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Table of contents

Custom-designed
Features

Product components and
accessories

Parts

overview

Turning on or off the power

Installing the SIM card and
battery

Charging the battery

Optimizing battery life

Inserting the memory card

Removing the memory card

Guidelines for safe and efficient use

Summary of Contents for LG-X240YK

Page 1: ...ENGLISH USER GUIDE LG X240YK MFL69963201 1 0 www lg com ...

Page 2: ...der 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 prior ...

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

Page 4: ...arts overview 20 Turning on or off the power 21 Installing the SIM card and battery 24 Charging the battery 25 Optimizing battery life 26 Inserting the memory card 27 Removing the memory card 27 Touch screen 31 Home screen 36 Screen lock 37 Device encryption 37 Taking screenshots 38 Entering text 5 Guidelines for safe and efficient use ...

Page 5: ...File Manager 50 Clock 51 Calculator 52 Sound Recorder 52 FM Radio 52 Downloads 53 E mail 54 Contacts 56 Calendar 57 Google apps 04 Phone Settings 60 Settings 60 Wireless networks 65 Device 68 Personal 71 System 05 Appendix 74 LG Language Settings 74 Phone software update 75 FAQ 78 Anti Theft Guide 79 More information ...

Page 6: ... you need to return your device for repair Important information about the device Device apps and services are subject to change or cancellation without notice depending on the provider s situation and the software version When the device is turned on for the first time an initial configuration takes place The first booting time may be longer than usual Read before use To purchase optional items c...

Page 7: ...ghest SAR value for this model tested for use at the ear is 0 614 W kg 10 g and when worn on the body is 1 500 W kg 10 g This device meets RF exposure guidelines when used either in the normal use position against the ear or when positioned at least 5 mm away from the body When a carry case belt clip or holder is used for body worn operation it should not contain metal and should position the prod...

Page 8: ... and create a fire hazard Use a dry cloth to clean the exterior of the unit do not use solvents such as benzene thinner or alcohol Do not charge the device when it is on soft furnishings The device should be charged in a well ventilated area Do not subject this unit to excessive smoke or dust Do not keep the device next to credit cards or transport tickets it can affect the information on the magn...

Page 9: ...t 15 cm of space between other devices and a pacemaker to avoid potential interference with the pacemaker This device may produce a bright or flashing light Some hearing aids might be disturbed by devices Minor interference may affect TVs radios PCs etc Use your device in temperatures between 0 ºC and 40 ºC if possible Exposing your device to extremely low or high temperatures may result in damage...

Page 10: ... hear the people speaking near you or if the person sitting next to you can hear what you are listening to Excessive sound pressure from earphones and headphones can cause hearing loss Glass Parts Some parts of your device are made of glass This glass could break if your device is dropped on a hard surface or receives a substantial impact If the glass breaks do not touch or attempt to remove it St...

Page 11: ...raffic accident or medical emergencies Australia Dial 0 0 0 New Zealand Dial 1 1 1 International Dial 1 1 2 other local emergency number Remember it is a free call when dialling emergency services from your mobile phone in Australia Battery information and care You do not need to completely discharge the battery before recharging Unlike other battery systems there is no memory effect that could co...

Page 12: ...ility accompanies the benefits of mobile phones one that every user must uphold When driving a car driving is your first responsibility When using your mobile phone behind the wheel of a car practice good common sense and remember the following tips Use a hands free device to add an additional layer of convenience and safety to your wireless phone with one of the many hands free accessories availa...

Page 13: ...autions when using memory cards Make sure that the orientation is correct when inserting the memory card Inserting using the wrong orientation may damage the card 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 sur...

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

Page 15: ...led 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 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...

Page 16: ... palm to the front camera and 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 ...

Page 17: ...Basic Functions 02 ...

Page 18: ...sories Using accessories made by other manufacturers may affect your device s call performance or cause malfunctions This may not be covered by LG s repair service If any of these basic items are missing contact the dealer from which you purchased your device To purchase additional basic items contact the LG Customer Service Centre To purchase optional items contact the LG Customer Service Centre ...

Page 19: ...Basic Functions 18 Parts overview Volume Keys Front Camera Lens Proximity Ambient Light Sensor Earpiece Headset Jack Microphone Charger USB Port Flash Rear Camera Lens Speaker Microphone Power Lock Key ...

Page 20: ...is turned on Volume Keys Adjust the Volume for ringtones calls or notifications Gently press a Volume key to take a photo 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 device or sit...

Page 21: ...e 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 Lock Key then select an option Power off Turn off the device Restart Restart the device ...

Page 22: ...emory card into the SIM card slot If a memory card happens to be lodged in the SIM card slot take the device to a LG Service Centre to remove the memory card Only the Nano SIM cards work with the device 1 To remove the back cover hold the device firmly in one hand With your other hand lift off the back cover with your thumbnail as shown in the figure ...

Page 23: ...tions 22 2 Slide the SIM card into the SIM card slot as shown in the figure Make sure the gold contact area on the card is facing downward To remove the SIM Card from Slot 1 slide the pin at the left to the down ...

Page 24: ...Basic Functions 23 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 ...

Page 25: ...nnecting the device to it using a USB cable Make sure to use an LG approved charger and charging cable Charging the battery with a third party charger may cause the battery to explode or may damage the device The charger connector is located at the bottom of the device Insert a USB cable into the device insert the other end into the charger and plug the charger into a power outlet ...

Page 26: ...ttery power Extending 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 bat...

Page 27: ...nd type 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 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 ...

Page 28: ...ice 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 Touch screen You can familiarise yourself with how to control your device by using touch screen gestures Tapping Lightly tap with your fingertip to ...

Page 29: ... hold for several seconds 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 ...

Page 30: ...hen flick left or right to quickly move to another panel Pinching and spreading Pinch two fingers to zoom out such as on a photo or map To zoom in spread your fingers apart Do not expose the touch screen to excessive physical shock You might damage the touch sensor ...

Page 31: ...ion or a location with an ambient light that is not too bright and bright enough to read books Do not press the screen with excessive force Gently tap with your fingertip on the option you want Touch control may not work properly if you tap while wearing a glove or by using the tip of your fingernail Touch control may not work properly if the screen is moist or wet The touch screen may not functio...

Page 32: ... 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 Status bar Folder Home touch buttons Widget Page icon Quick access area The Home screen may vary depending on the service provider or software version Status bar View status icons the time and the battery level Widget Add widgets to the...

Page 33: ... the Home screen To launch Google press 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...

Page 34: ...are using the device 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 Delete notifications Adjust the brightness View quick access icons Access the Settings app View notifications ...

Page 35: ...tap Settings Display 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 sett...

Page 36: ...drag the icon to the 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 d...

Page 37: ...en and reduces 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 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 ...

Page 38: ...o increase your device 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 s...

Page 39: ...en the screen and a 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 ...

Page 40: ...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 clip tray 4 Tap and hold the text input window then select PASTE If there is no item that has been copied or cut...

Page 41: ...Useful Apps 03 ...

Page 42: ...data usage depending 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 Unin...

Page 43: ...umber and tap Search 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 Whe...

Page 44: ...ar at the top of 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 Con...

Page 45: ...service 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 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 Setting...

Page 46: ...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 See Gallery overview for details Select the Normal mode Select the Panorama mode Select the Face beauty mode Turn the flash on or off Take photo Record video Switch between front ...

Page 47: ...r recording a video On the camera 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 ...

Page 48: ...mode tap 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 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 ...

Page 49: ...e 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 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 e...

Page 50: ...a variety of effects 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 screen Pause or play the video Share images via Message Share images Access additional options 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 ...

Page 51: ...le Manager You 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 citi...

Page 52: ... stopwatch to record 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 scre...

Page 53: ... saved automatically 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 downloade...

Page 54: ...he first time register 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 Openi...

Page 55: ...mail 1 Tap 2 Enter the email address of a recipient 3 Enter a subject and message To attach files tap To access optional menu items tap 4 Tap to send the email Contacts Contacts overview You can save and manage contacts Tap Contacts Adding contacts Adding new contacts 1 On the contact list screen tap 2 Enter contact details and tap ...

Page 56: ...act list screen enter a contact name in the search box Scroll the contact list up or down From the index of the contact list screen tap the initial letter of a contact Contacts list Editing contacts 1 On the contact list screen select a contact 2 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 Delet...

Page 57: ...oup Calendar Calendar overview You can use the calendar to manage events and tasks Adding events 1 Tap Calendar 2 Select a date and then tap 3 Enter event details and tap SAVE If you tap a date from the calendar and the date contains events a pop up window appears showing a list of the events Tap an event from the pop up window to view the event details ...

Page 58: ...Google to search 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 orga...

Page 59: ...Useful Apps 58 Google 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 ...

Page 60: ...Phone Settings 04 ...

Page 61: ...to a Wi Fi network 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 s...

Page 62: ...attery may drain faster 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 de...

Page 63: ...use a Wi Fi network 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 mob...

Page 64: ...devices via USB cable 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 ...

Page 65: ...Consult with your 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...

Page 66: ...y You can customise 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...

Page 67: ...ge and app type to 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 mess...

Page 68: ... 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 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 ...

Page 69: ... Select a method to 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 i...

Page 70: ...lay Store apps Storage 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 det...

Page 71: ...oard View the keyboard 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 d...

Page 72: ... can customise date 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 devi...

Page 73: ...ed function Text to 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...

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Page 75: ...are version 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 ...

Page 76: ...a window 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 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 codes...

Page 77: ... is not charged Charge battery Check the charging indicator 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 or...

Page 78: ...es 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 sure that the area around the proximity sensor is clean No sound Vibration mode Check the settings status in the sound menu to make sure you are not in vibration or Do not disturb mode ...

Page 79: ... 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 80: ...rming such distribution such as the cost of media shipping and handling upon email request to opensource lge com This offer is valid for three 3 years from the date on which you purchased the product Trademarks Copyright 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 St...

Page 81: ...t is in compliance with 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 This handset is not suitable for people who have a visual impairment due to the touch screen keyboard ...

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