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Basic Functions

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This device supports only Nano SIM cards.

Nano

Micro

Standard

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For problem-free performance, it is recommended to use the device

with the correct type of SIM card. Always use a factory-made SIM card

supplied by the operator.

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If you insert the card tray into your device while the card tray is wet,

your device may be damaged. Always make sure the card tray is dry.

Precautions when using the SIM card

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Do not lose your SIM card. LG is not responsible for damage and other

issues caused by loss or transfer of a SIM card.

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Be careful not to damage the SIM card when you insert or remove it.

Summary of Contents for LM-X525BAW

Page 2: ...stalling 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 notice Software audio wallpaper images and other me...

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: ...ories 35 Parts overview 38 Turning the power on or off 39 Installing the SIM card 42 Inserting the memory card 43 Removing the memory card 43 Battery 45 Touch screen 49 Home screen 58 Screen lock 63 Memory card encryption 64 Taking screenshots 64 Entering text 70 Content sharing 72 Do not disturb 03 Useful Apps 74 Installing and uninstalling apps 75 App trash 76 App Shortcuts 77 Phone 81 Messaging...

Page 5: ...adcast 109 Google apps 04 Settings 113 Settings 113 Network 125 Sound 126 Display 127 General 05 Appendix 139 LG Language Settings 139 LG Bridge 140 Phone software update 142 Anti Theft Guide 143 Open Source Software Notice Information 143 Regulatory information RegulationID number E labeling etc 144 Trademarks 145 DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY 145 Contact office for compliance of this product 146 Mor...

Page 6: ...ilt into your device that will gather a fault log This tool gathers only data specific to the fault such as signal strength cell ID position in sudden call drop and applications loaded The log is used only to help determine the cause of the fault These logs are encrypted and can only be accessed by an authorised LG Repair centre should you need to return your device for repair ...

Page 7: ...ety standard previously set by both international and U S standards The design of this device complies with FCC guidelines and these international standards Part 15 19 statement This device complies with part 15 of the FCC Rules Operation is subject to the following two conditions 1 This device may not cause harmful interference and 2 this device must accept any interference received including int...

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

Page 10: ...roduct label inside your device Damage to your device as a result of exposure to liquid is not covered under your warranty A mobile device requires proper air circulation in order to dissipate heat Direct skin contact and inadequate circulation of air flow to the device may cause the device to overheat The device must be at least 1 0cm from between the user s body Prevent dust of any other foreign...

Page 11: ...able wireless equipment It can cause the air bag to fail or cause serious injury due to improper performance If 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 ...

Page 12: ...your device 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 device or accessories In aircraft Wireless devices can cause interference in aircraft Turn your device off before boarding any aircraft Do not use it on the ground without permission from the crew Children Keep the device in...

Page 13: ...attery 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 Always unplug the charger from the wall socket after the device is fully charged to save unnecessary power consumption of the charger Actual battery life will depend on network configuration product settings u...

Page 14: ...n cause overheat and injury The battery must be replaced by the authorised service provider The battery should be recycled or disposed separately from household waste In case this product contains a battery incorporated within the product which cannot be readily removed by end users LG recommends that only qualified professionals remove the battery either for replacement or for recycling at the en...

Page 15: ...Custom designed Features 01 ...

Page 16: ...th drag the slide bar to the left or right Keep the distance to your subject within 1 3 5 0 feet when using the rear camera This feature is not available If the surroundings are too dark After applying this feature tap the desired position on the preview screen to automatically apply the exposure value and focus when using the rear camera or exposure value only when using the front camera ...

Page 17: ...e scene is applied To apply other effects tap the scene icon Portrait pets foods sunrise sunset scenery city view flowers etc total 8 categories can be recognised automatically The result of the scene recognition may differ depending on the illumination or the location of the subject while taking photos Keywords do not appear on the actual photos or videos This feature is available only when the f...

Page 18: ...ved as a GIF file Tap on the screen to select the number of photos you want to take While taking photos tap to create GIF files with previously taken photos The flash automatically turns on to act as a timer The shots taken this time and the total number of shots are displayed at the bottom of the screen All taken photos are saved as GIF files only You may not change the GIF speed nor image order ...

Page 19: ...ke a collage from the associated content 1 While viewing an album tap Make collage 2 Select the desired images to add to the a collage and then tap NEXT Select the desired layout from the bottom of the screen 3 Tap MAKE A maximum of 9 images can be used to create a collage ...

Page 20: ... create a new movie by putting images and videos together 1 Tap Photos tab then tap Create movie You can also tap Play tab then tap Create movie 2 Select images or videos for your movie and tap NEXT 3 Edit the selected images and videos and then tap SAVE ...

Page 21: ...eos touch and hold the file you want to move then dragging it to the desired location Adding file effects Tap to add a theme or background music change the font Resetting the movie edits You can reset the edits made to the movie e g play time by tapping Previewing a file Check your new video before saving it by tapping After the playback time elapses the next file is played automatically A maximum...

Page 22: ...eate a GIF file and then tap NEXT You can add more images and adjust the GIF speed screen ratio and file order You may use this feature solely for creative purposes The use of this feature involving infringement of any other person s rights such as copyright or defamatory or offensive statements may be subject to civil criminal or administrative liabilities and or penalties under applicable laws Y...

Page 23: ...use this feature connect earphones speaker or other external audio devices to your device Tap Settings Sound Sound quality and effects DTS X 3D Surround then tap to activate this feature Adjusting the sound direction You can adjust the sound direction as desired 1 Tap Settings Sound Sound quality and effects DTS X 3D Surround then tap 2 Select sound direction ...

Page 24: ...etwork signal strength is weak This function may be not supported or the supported languages may differ depending on the service area Launching Google Assistant 1 Press and hold from the Home screen to launch Google Assistant 2 Tap CONTINUE 3 Follow the on screen instructions and say Ok Google The device saves your voice data for recognition 4 Select whether to use voice recognition unlock feature...

Page 25: ...You need to unlock the device by using the specified method after failing to unlock the device with voice recognition See Setting a screen lock for details 5 Tap Save Launching Google Assistant with your voice 1 Say Ok Google when the screen is turned on 2 Say a command or question when Hi how can I help appears on the screen Launching Google Assistant from the Home screen 1 Touch and hold on the ...

Page 26: ...ce cannot detect your fingerprint or you forgot the value specified for registration visit the nearest LG Customer Service Centre with your device and ID card Precautions for fingerprint recognition Fingerprint recognition accuracy may decrease due to a number of reasons To maximise the recognition accuracy check the following before using the device The device has a fingerprint sensor Ensure that...

Page 27: ...canning 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 Lock screen security Fingerprints A lock screen must be set in order to be able to use this feature If the screen lock is not active configure the lock screen by following the on screen instructions See Setting ...

Page 28: ...gerprints You can edit or delete registered fingerprints 1 Tap Settings General Lock screen security Fingerprints 2 Unlock according to the specified lock method 3 From the fingerprint list tap a fingerprint to rename it To delete it tap Unlocking the screen with a fingerprint You can unlock the screen or view the locked content by using your fingerprint Activate the desired function 1 Tap Setting...

Page 29: ...h buttons Recently used apps appear 2 Tap at the top of the desired app to use the Multi window feature The selected app appears at the top half of the screen Alternatively 1 Touch and hold while using an app Recently used apps appear on the split screen 2 Tap at the top of the desired app to use the Multi window feature The selected app appears at the top half of the screen ...

Page 30: ...w feature is not supported by some LG apps and the apps downloaded from the Play Store Overview screen The Overview screen provides a preview of your recently used apps To view the list of recently used apps tap on the Home then tap the displayed app Touch and hold an app and drag it to the top of the screen to start the app with the Multi window feature You can also tap at the top of each app ...

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Page 32: ...e of the device parts are made of tempered glass If you drop your device on a hard surface or subject it to severe impact the tempered glass may be damaged If this happens stop using your device immediately and contact an LG Customer Service Centre If any of these basic items are missing contact the dealer from which you purchased your device To purchase additional items contact an LG Customer Ser...

Page 33: ...Basic Functions 35 Parts overview ...

Page 34: ...light intensity when the auto brightness control mode is turned on Volume keys Adjust the volume for ringtones calls or notifications While using the Camera gently press a Volume key to take a photo To take continuous 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 off Press the Volume Up key twice to launch Capture ...

Page 35: ...ons Do not put heavy objects on the device or sit on it Failure to do so may damage the touch screen Screen protective film or accessories may interfere with the proximity sensor If your device is wet or is being used in a humid place the touch screen or buttons may not function properly Hold the device correctly as shown below If you cover the microphone hole with a hand finger or protective case...

Page 36: ...evice When the device is not working properly or does not respond restart it by following the instructions below 1 Press and hold the Power Lock key and the Volume Down key at the same time until the power is turned off 2 When the device is restarted release the key Power control options Press and hold the Power Lock key then select an option Power off Turn the device off Power off and restart Res...

Page 37: ...sert the SIM Subscriber Identity Module card provided by your service provider to start using your device Be careful with the ejection pin since it has a sharp edge 1 Insert the ejection pin into the hole on the card tray 2 Pull out the card tray ...

Page 38: ...Put the SIM card on the card tray with the gold coloured contacts facing downwards Put the primary SIM card on the SIM card tray 1 and the secondary SIM card on the SIM card tray 2 4 Insert the card tray back into the slot ...

Page 39: ...ry made SIM card supplied by the operator If you insert the card tray into your device while the card tray is wet your device may be damaged Always make sure the card tray is dry Precautions when using the SIM card Do not lose your SIM card LG is not responsible for damage and other issues caused by loss or transfer of a SIM card Be careful not to damage the SIM card when you insert or remove it ...

Page 40: ...the hole on the card tray 2 Pull out the card tray 3 Put the memory card on the card tray with the gold coloured contacts facing downwards 4 Insert the card tray back into the slot Some memory cards may not be fully compatible with the device If you use an incompatible card it may damage the device or the memory card or corrupt the data stored in it Frequent writing and erasing of data may shorten...

Page 41: ...e memory card from the card tray 4 Insert the card tray back into the slot Do not remove the memory card while the device is transferring or accessing information This may cause data to be lost or corrupted or may damage the memory card or the device LG is not responsible for losses that result from the abuse or improper use of memory cards including the loss of data Battery Charging the battery B...

Page 42: ...en it is charging may cause electric shock To use the device stop charging it Remove the charger from the power socket after the device is fully charged This prevents unnecessary power consumption Another way to charge the battery is by connecting a USB cable between the device and a desktop or laptop computer This may take a longer time than plugging the adapter to a wall outlet Do not charge the...

Page 43: ...w these tips Turn off the Bluetooth or Wi Fi network function when not using them Set the screen timeout to as short a time as possible Minimise the screen brightness Set a screen lock when the device is not used Check the battery level while using any downloaded apps Touch screen You can familiarise yourself with how to control your device by using touch screen gestures Tapping Lightly tap with y...

Page 44: ... to display a menu with available options Double tapping Tap twice quickly to zoom in or out on a web page or map Dragging Touch and hold an item such as an app or widget then move your finger to another location in a controlled motion You can use this gesture to move an item ...

Page 45: ...ng You can use this gesture to scroll through a list a web page photos screens and more Pinching and spreading Pinch two fingers to zoom out such as on a photo or map To zoom in spread your fingers apart Do not expose the touch screen to excessive physical shock You might damage the touch sensor ...

Page 46: ... 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 screen protective film or accessory purchased from a third party store is attached to the device Displ...

Page 47: ...s on the Home screen Swipe the screen left or right to view all installed apps at a glance Home screen layout You can view all apps and organise widgets and folders on the Home screen The Home screen may differ depending on the manufacturer policy user settings software version or service provider Status bar View status icons the time and the battery level Weather widget View the information of we...

Page 48: ...nch Google Assistant touch and hold Tap to view a list of recently used apps or run an app from the list To delete all the recently used apps tap CLEAR ALL To use two apps at the same time with the Multi window feature touch and hold the button while using an app Choose which SIM card you are going to use Tap and hold to configure the Dual SIM card settings Editing the Home touch buttons You can r...

Page 49: ... The Home touch buttons disappear 3 seconds after the last touch To view the Home touch buttons again drag the bottom of the screen upwards Lock hide icon The icon to lock or hide the Home touch buttons appears at the bottom left of the screen If you want to lock the Home touch buttons while hiding the buttons tap on the left of the Home touch buttons To hide the Home touch buttons again double ta...

Page 50: ... network Alarm is set Vibrate mode is on Bluetooth is on Connected to a computer via USB Battery level Airplane mode is on Missed calls Wi Fi is connected Mute mode is on GPS is on Hotspot is on No SIM card Some of these icons may appear differently or may not appear at all depending on the device s status Refer to the icons according to the actual environment and area in which you are using the d...

Page 51: ...ick access icons list drag the notifications panel downwards To rearrange add or remove icons tap EDIT If you touch and hold the icon the settings screen for the corresponding function appears You can use the notifications panel even on the lock screen Drag the notifications panel while the screen is locked to quickly access the desired features ...

Page 52: ... Home screen touch and hold on an empty space then select the desired action from below To rearrange the Home screen canvases touch and hold on a canvas then drag it to another location To add a widget to the Home screen touch and hold on a blank area of the Home screen then select Widgets To change wallpapers themes icons and AOD touch and hold on a blank area of the Home screen then select Wallp...

Page 53: ...creen settings See Home screen settings for details To view or reinstall the uninstalled apps touch and hold on a blank area of the Home screen then select App trash See App trash for details To change the default screen touch and hold on a blank area of the Home screen move to desired screen tap then tap the screen once more ...

Page 54: ...al screen which displays apps and widgets pinch your fingers on the Home screen or tap Moving apps on the Home screen On the Home screen touch and hold an app then drag it to another location To keep frequently used apps at the bottom of the Home screen touch and hold an app then drag it to the quick access area at the bottom To remove an icon from the quick access area drag the icon to the Home s...

Page 55: ... remove an app from the folder touch and hold the app and drag it to outside the folder If the removed app is the only one app that existed in the folder the folder is removed automatically You can also add or remove apps after tapping in the folder You cannot change the folder colour while using downloaded theme Home screen settings You can customise the Home screen settings 1 Tap Settings Displa...

Page 56: ...screen after the last screen Search Search by swiping down on the Home screen Screen lock Screen lock overview Your device s screen turns off and locks itself if you press the Power Lock key This also happens after the device is left idle for a specified period of time If you press the Power Lock key when a screen lock is not set the Home screen appears immediately To ensure security and prevent u...

Page 57: ...sword to unlock the screen Password Enter an alphanumeric password to unlock the screen Fingerprints Unlock the screen by using your fingerprint If you incorrectly attempt to unlock the device 5 times the screen is blocked for 30 seconds Secure start up settings When you select Pattern PIN or Password as a screen lock method you can configure your device to be locked whenever turning on the device...

Page 58: ...fied times When you turn on the device right after the device resets encryption also starts If you stop the encryption arbitrarily the data may be damaged Be sure to wait until the reset is completed Customise Lock screen You can customise lock screen 1 Tap Settings General Lock screen security Customize Lock screen 2 Select a function you want to set Wallpaper Allows you to set the background for...

Page 59: ...atically locks after the backlight turns off time out due to inactivity Power key instantly locks Enable this option to instantly lock the screen when the Power Lock button is pressed This setting overrides the Security Lock timer setting Smart Lock Allows you to set trusted devices places voice and or on body detection that will allow your phone to remain unlocked Menus you can set may be differe...

Page 60: ...ng 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 the screen on Double tap the middle of the screen Tapping the top or bottom of the screen may decrease the recognition rate Turning the screen off Double tap on an empty space on the Home screen and Lock scr...

Page 61: ...edia files such 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 if the battery level is sufficient before starting encry...

Page 62: ...ccess Capture by pressing the Volume Up key twice To use this feature tap Settings General Shortcut keys and turn on Open Capture See Writing notes on a screenshot for details Entering text Using the Smart keyboard You can use the Smart keyboard to enter and edit text With the Smart keyboard you can view text as you type without bothering to alternate between the screen and a conventional keyboard...

Page 63: ...ur 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 keyboard upwards The selected word is automatically entered You do not need to manually type every letter of the word ...

Page 64: ...2 Tap a key on the bottom row then drag it to another position You can select and organise frequently used symbols 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 input On screen keyboard ...

Page 65: ...ndscape You can also 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 To split the keyboard turn the device horizontally and spread it apart on both sides with holding the keyboard with two fingers...

Page 66: ...t One handed operation You can also 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 Adding languages to the keyboard You can make additional languages available for keyboard input 1 Tap Settings General Language input On screen keyboard LG Keyboard Select languages 2 Select t...

Page 67: ... to the clipboard 4 Touch and hold the text input window then select PASTE If there is no item that has been copied or cut the PASTE option will not appear Entering text by using voice On the keyboard tap To maximise the voice command recognition speak clearly To enter text with your voice make sure that your device is connected to a network To select the language for voice recognition tap Languag...

Page 68: ...em even when the maximum quantity is exceeded A maximum of ten items can be locked To delete locked items unlock them first Tap to delete the items saved to the clip tray The clip tray may not be supported by some downloaded apps Content sharing Playing content from another device You can play photos videos or songs saved on your device from a TV 1 Connect the TV and your device to the same Wi Fi ...

Page 69: ...the same wireless network Make sure that File sharing DLNA is activated on both the device and the connected device Searching for nearby devices You can view a list of DLNA devices on the same network by selecting the Nearby devices menu in each app Use content from nearby devices as if you were using it on your device Sending or receiving files You can share files between your device and another ...

Page 70: ...not disturb Mode 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 Select priorities Receive alarms and the notifications for the selected apps App notifications Select apps to receive the notifications Calls from Set up a range of notific...

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Page 72: ...cing plan SmartWorld may not be supported depending on the area or service provider Uninstalling apps Uninstall apps that you no longer use from your device Uninstalling with the touch and hold gesture On the Home screen touch and hold the app to uninstall then drag it over Delete at the top of the screen If apps were uninstalled within 24 hours from now you can reinstall them See App trash for de...

Page 73: ...d within 24 hours from now 1 Tap Management App trash You can also touch and hold an empty area of the Home screen then tap App trash 2 Activate the desired function Restore Reinstall the selected app Remove the uninstalled apps permanently from the device Uninstalled apps are automatically removed from the device 24 hours after they were uninstalled If you want to reinstall the uninstalled apps y...

Page 74: ...n such as Call Message Camera Gallery and Settings to display a quick access menu Use apps more easily through App Shortcuts Tap to configure the settings for the desired app s widget Tap to view the information for the desired app This feature is available only on some apps ...

Page 75: ...ll by using a method of your choice Enter a phone number and tap Touch and hold a speed dial number Search for a contact by tapping the initial letter of a contact name in the contact list and then tap To enter when making an international call touch and hold number 0 See Adding contacts for details on how to add phone numbers to the speed dial list Making a call from the contact list 1 Tap Contac...

Page 76: ... across the screen To add or edit a rejection message tap Settings Network Call Common Call blocking Decline with message Decline with message When a call is coming in press the Volume Up Volume Down or Power Lock key to mute ringtone or vibration or to hold the call Checking an incoming call while using an app When a call comes in while using an app a pop up notification can be displayed at the t...

Page 77: ...variety of functions by tapping the on screen buttons Contacts View the contact list during a call Hold Hold a call Dialpad Display or hide the dial pad Speaker Turn on the speakerphone function Mute Mute your voice so that your voice cannot be heard by the other party Bluetooth Switch the call to a Bluetooth device that is paired and connected End a call Access additional call options Available s...

Page 78: ...recent call records tap Call logs 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 Delete The displayed call duration may differ from the call charge Consult with your service provider for more information The deleted call history can not be restored Pinch two fingers or spread your fingers...

Page 79: ...nformation 1 Tap 2 Tap Start chat 3 Specify a recipient and create a message To use multimedia options 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...

Page 80: ...rs or other foreign substance Images included in this user guide may be different from the actual device Photos and videos can be viewed or edited from the Gallery See Gallery overview for details Changing the camera mode You can select a camera mode that suits your environment to take a photo or record a video easily and conveniently Tap MODE then select the desired mode Press and hold the Mode i...

Page 81: ... MODE Auto A 2 To take a photo tap To record a video tap Taking a photo 1 Select a camera mode and tap the subject to focus the camera on 2 Tap to take a photo When the screen is turned off or locked start the camera by pressing the Volume Down key twice Tap Settings General Shortcut keys and then tap Open Camera to activate it ...

Page 82: ...tness 3 Tap to end the video recording To check the aspect ratio before recording a video press and hold Customising the camera options You can customise a variety of camera options to suit your preferences Tap on the screen Available options vary depending on the selected camera front or rear camera and the selected camera mode Take a photo in FullVision Select values for aspect ratio and size fo...

Page 83: ...PS location data Grid Display guide grids so that you can take photos or record videos based on the horizontal and vertical reference lines Storage Select if you want to store the pictures and videos in the Internal storage or SD card Available when a memory card is inserted Help Provide Help for each camera menu Additional options on the front camera Selfie shot Take a selfie by selecting its opt...

Page 84: ...r on the screen to adjust the white balance and select the best colour If the slide bar is not displayed tap to adjust the white balance Flash Jump Cut You can create a GIF by taking photos at an regular interval See Flash Jump Cut for details AI CAM You can effectively take photos or record videos since the camera recognises the object when taking a photo or recording a video See AI CAM for detai...

Page 85: ... shots are taken at a fast speed while is held down Other useful features in the Camera app Auto Exposure Auto Focus lock You can fix the current exposure level and focus position by touching and holding the screen in the Auto mode To turn off the feature tap a blank area on the screen This feature is available only in specific modes ...

Page 86: ...e front camera to take selfies See Selfie shot for details Zoom in or out You can use zoom in or out on the camera screen while taking a photo or recording a video On the camera screen pinch or spread two fingers to zoom in or out then use the displayed slide bar You can also drag the button up or down This feature is available only in specific modes The zoom feature is not available when using th...

Page 87: ...a and then clench your fist You can also clench your fist and then open it towards the front camera In three seconds a photo is taken To use this feature switch to the front camera mode then tap Selfie shot Gesture shot Make sure that your palm and fist are within the reference line so that the camera can detect them This feature may not be available while using some of the camera features ...

Page 88: ...rame appears when the front camera detects your face If the subject within the guide frame stops moving the guide frame colour turns yellow then the camera takes a photo Tap Selfie shot Auto shot to enable the Auto shot feature Interval shot You can take selfies at an interval While using the front camera you can show your palm to the camera then clench your fist twice quickly Four photos are take...

Page 89: ... the camera options See Customising the camera options for details quick share You can share a photo or video to the app you want immediately after taking it 1 Tap then take a photo or record a video 2 Tap the app icon that appears on the screen to share it using that app You can also swipe the icon towards the opposite direction to see what other apps you can use to share your photos and videos ...

Page 90: ... left or right to rewind or fast forward the video When you take a photo by using the AI CAM feature a Tag folder is created under the Album tab of the Gallery app The photos are automatically classified by tags under the Tag folder You can view the photos or videos organised by year month or day in the Photos tab To view photos by location at which the photo was taken tap Tag locations then tap T...

Page 91: ...items gently tap the screen To hide the menu items tap the screen again Writing a memo on the photo 1 While viewing a photo tap 2 Write a memo on the photo and tap SAVE The memo is applied to the photo Some photos may not support the photo memo feature ...

Page 92: ... photo 3 Tap SAVE to save changes The changes are overwritten to the original file To save the edited photo as another file tap Save copy Playing a video To adjust the sound volume drag the right side of the video screen up or down To adjust the screen brightness drag the left side of the screen up or down ...

Page 93: ... effects and edit tools to edit the video 3 Tap SAVE to save changes Creating a movie You can create a new movie by putting images and videos together See Creating a movie for details Making a GIF You can easily make a GIF file using recorded video See Making a GIF for details ...

Page 94: ...s In this case the files cannot be restored Sharing files You can share files by using one of the following options While viewing a photo tap to share the file by using the method you want While viewing a video Share 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 Contacts Contacts overview You can save and manage conta...

Page 95: ... contact from a speed dial number 3 Select a contact While adding a new contact tap to add a speed dial number Searching for contacts You can search for contacts by using one of the following options Tap from the top of the contacts list and then enter the contact information or phone number Scroll the contact list up or down From the index of the contact list screen tap the initial letter of a co...

Page 96: ...t list screen touch and hold a contact you want to delete then tap Delete contact Tap Delete on the contact list screen Deleted contacts may not be restored Adding favourites You can register frequently used contacts as favourites 1 On the contact list screen select a contact 2 On the contact detail screen tap Creating groups 1 On the contacts group list tap 2 Enter a new group name 3 Tap Add memb...

Page 97: ...te Undo the previous edit Redo the recently deleted edits 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 3 Tap to save the note Writing notes on a photo 1 Tap QuickMemo 2 Tap to take a photo then tap OK The photo is automatically attached into the notepad 3 Tap or to write notes o...

Page 98: ...Saved notes can be viewed in either QuickMemo or Gallery To save notes in the same location all the time select the Use as default app checkbox and select an app You can capture the entire screen by using the scroll capture feature While using an app such as Message and Chrome drag the notifications panel downwards and then tap Capture Extended to capture the entire screen you are currently viewin...

Page 99: ...arm To delete an alarm tap at the top of the screen You can also touch and hold the alarm World clock You can view the current time in cities around the world 1 Tap 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 Clock Timer 2 Set the time and tap Start To suspend the timer tap Pause To resume the timer tap Resume 3 Tap ...

Page 100: ...w You can use the calendar to manage events and tasks Adding events 1 Tap Essentials Calendar 2 Select a date and then tap 3 Enter event details and tap SAVE Syncing events Tap Calendars to sync and select a calendar to sync When your events are saved from the device to your Google account they are automatically synced with the Google Calendar too Then you can sync other devices with the Google Ca...

Page 101: ...ks to your device to easily manage schedules 1 Tap Essentials Tasks 2 Tap to add a task 3 Enter task details and then tap SAVE Music You can play and manage songs or music albums 1 Tap Essentials Music 2 Select a category 3 Select a music file ...

Page 102: ...eck the copyright law for the relevant country Calculator You can use two types of calculators the simple calculator and the scientific calculator 1 Tap Essentials Calculator 2 Use the keypad to make a calculation To restart a calculation touch and hold the button Email Email overview You can register an email account to your device and then you can check and send emails from your device If you us...

Page 103: ...egister an email account tap MANUAL SETUP if necessary Managing email accounts To view or edit your email account settings tap Settings To add an account tap Add account To delete an account tap Remove account Opening another email account If several email accounts are registered and you want to view another account tap and select another one from the account list Checking email 1 Tap and select a...

Page 104: ...ice or others voices from important events Recorded voice files can be played back or shared 1 Tap Essentials Audio Recorder To add an event tap Add tags Add under Event Then add an event to the desired date To save the recording s location details tap Add tags Add under Location 2 Tap To pause recording tap 3 Tap to end the recording The file is saved automatically and the recorded files screen a...

Page 105: ...ware provided by LG Tap Management Update centre File Manager You can view and manage files saved on your device 1 Tap Management File Manager 2 Tap and select the desired storage location Downloads You can view delete or share files downloaded via the Internet or apps Tap Management Downloads ...

Page 106: ...charged for data usage depending on your pricing plan This feature may not be supported depending on the area or service provider 1 Tap Services SmartWorld 2 Tap LG Account then sign in 3 Select and download the desired content items Downloading SmartWorld app If the SmartWorld app is not installed follow these steps to download it 1 Tap Settings General Update centre App Updates 2 From the list s...

Page 107: ...ervice associate s instructions to enter a six digit access number Your device is remotely connected and the remote support service starts Cell Broadcast You can view real time text broadcasts on emergency situations such as typhoons floods and earthquakes Tap Services Cell Broadcast Google apps You can use Google apps by setting a Google Account The Google Account registration window appears auto...

Page 108: ...riends and family on Android phones and iPhones Gmail Gmail is an easy to use mail app that keeps your messages safe makes your inbox smarter and helps you stay organised Google The Google app keeps you in the know about the things you care about Find quick answers explore your interests and get a feed of stories and updates on topics that matter to you Google Pay Add credit or debit cards and use...

Page 109: ...rmation together in real time Slides Google Slides is a collaborative presentation creation tool that powers productivity Use Slides to organise information present results and make decisions together in real time YouTube Watch your favorite channels listen to music you love and upload videos to share with people around the world Google Assistant Your device has the Google Assistant built in Find ...

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Page 111: ... card 2 Customise the following functions SIM card 1 Change the name and icon of the SIM card 1 SIM card 2 Change the name and icon of the SIM card 2 SIM card colour theme Change the colour themes for the SIM cards Cost save mode Activate or deactivate the cost save mode In the cost save mode if you make a call to a contact to which a specific SIM is assigned this SIM is used for the call even if ...

Page 112: ... 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 the network and then tap FORGET Wi Fi network settings On the settings screen tap Network Wi Fi Switch to mobile data If the mobile data connection func...

Page 113: ...n access point You can connect with more than two devices by using Wi Fi Direct 1 On the settings screen tap Network Wi Fi Advanced Wi Fi Wi Fi Direct Nearby devices that support Wi Fi Direct automatically appear 2 Select a device Connection occurs when the device accepts the connection request The battery may drain faster when using Wi Fi Direct ...

Page 114: ...ailable devices appear automatically To refresh the device list tap Only devices set as visible are displayed on the list 3 Select a device from the list 4 Follow the on screen instructions to perform authentication This step is skipped for previously accessed devices Sending data via Bluetooth 1 Select a file You can send multimedia files or contacts 2 Tap Bluetooth 3 Select a target device for t...

Page 115: ...ile data 2 Customise the following settings Mobile data Set to use data connections on mobile networks Limit mobile data usage Set a limit for mobile data usage to block mobile data if the limit is reached Customise mobile data settings Call You can customise call settings such as voice call and international call options Some features may not be supported depending on the area or service provider...

Page 116: ...ption uses mobile data and may incur data usage fees depending on your pricing plan Consult with your service provider for more information When connecting to a computer download the USB driver from www lg com and install it on the computer You cannot send or receive files between your device and a computer while USB tethering is turned on Turn off USB tethering to send or receive files Operating ...

Page 117: ...n 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 site http www android com tether wifi Wi Fi hotspot turn off timer When the Wi Fi hotspot has n...

Page 118: ...n 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 Network Tethering Help Sharing panel You can share contents from Gallery Music and File Manager with nearby devices Also you can share content with...

Page 119: ...ther devices via SmartShare Beam Help You can view help on sharing files Media server You can share media content on your device with nearby devices that support DLNA 1 On the settings screen tap Network Media server 2 Customise the following settings Content sharing Share content on your device with nearby devices LG K70 Set your device s name Content to share Select the type of media content to ...

Page 120: ...rom the computer Printing You can connect your device to a Bluetooth printer and print photos or documents saved on the device 1 On the settings screen tap Network Printing If the desired printer is not in the list install the printer driver from the app store 2 Tap to activate it 3 Select a printer from the printer list screen To add a printer tap Add printer To search for a printer name tap Sear...

Page 121: ... in the confirmation screen Mobile networks You can customise the mobile networks settings 1 On the settings screen tap Network Mobile networks 2 Customise the following settings Network mode Select a network type Access Point Names View or change the access point for using mobile data services To change the access point select a choice from the access point list Network operators Search for netwo...

Page 122: ...ly when the screen lock is activated If the screen lock is deactivated a notification screen appears Tap CHANGE from the notification screen to activate the screen lock See Setting a screen lock for details 3 Enter VPN details and tap SAVE Configuring VPN settings 1 Tap a VPN from the VPNS list 2 Enter the VPN user account details and tap CONNECT To save the account details select the Save account...

Page 123: ...M1 notification sound SIM2 notification sound Select a notification ringtone Set music saved on the device as a notification ringtone Do not disturb Set the time range and app type to receive notification messages Receive notification messages only on particular days of the week Sound quality and effects Use the function to set the sound quality and effects while playing a song or video Volume Adj...

Page 124: ...llowing settings Home screen Customise settings for the Home screen See Home screen settings for details Wallpaper theme Select a screen wallpaper theme icon and AOD for your device Font Change the font size bold text or type Home touch buttons Rearrange Home touch buttons or change their background colours App scaling Adjust the screen size of apps Aspect ratio This device uses 19 5 9 aspect rati...

Page 125: ...urn off the screen when the device is left idle for a specified period of time Screen saver Display a screen saver when the device is connected to the holder or charger Select a screen saver type to display Mini view Make the screen size smaller to conveniently use the device with one hand Drag the Home touch button at the bottom of the screen to the left or right General Lock screen security You ...

Page 126: ...ith a lock when it powers on See Secure start up settings for details Credential protection View the type of the storage where the security certificate will be saved Trusted credentials View your system s root CA certificates and user installed CA certificates User credentials View and change secure certificate information stored on your device Install from storage Install a secure certificate fro...

Page 127: ...nt battery information or turn on power saving mode 1 On the settings screen tap General Battery 2 Customise the following settings Battery usage View the battery usage details To view more details select a specific item Battery percentage on status bar Display the remaining battery level as a percentage on the status bar Battery saver Reduce battery consumption by cutting down some device setting...

Page 128: ...rd tap Accounts You can add users to share your device and register a cloud account 1 On the settings screen tap General Accounts 2 Customise the settings Accessibility You can manage accessibility plug ins installed on your device 1 On the settings screen tap General Accessibility 2 Customise the following settings Vision TalkBack Set the device to notify screen status or actions via voice Vision...

Page 129: ...aring impaired Hearing Blink LED Set to turn on LED light for incoming calls and notifications Hearing Flash alerts Set the device to notify you with a blinking light for incoming calls messages and alarms Hearing Mute all sounds Mute all sounds and lower volume on the receiver Hearing Audio channel Select the audio type Hearing Sound balance Adjust the audio output balance Use the slide bar to ch...

Page 130: ...nput Accessibility features shortcut Quickly access a frequently used function by tapping three times Auto rotate screen Automatically change the screen orientation according to the physical position of the device Select to Speak Allows you to tap items to hear spoken feedback Switch Access Create key combinations to control your device Google You can use Google settings to manage your Google apps...

Page 131: ...tcut keys You can customise the shortcut keys settings 1 On the settings screen tap General Shortcut keys 2 Customise the following settings Take a selfie in Camera Place your finger on the fingerprint sensor to take a selfie Take a screenshot Double tap and hold the fingerprint sensor to take a screenshot View notification panel Swipe down up on the fingerprint sensor for the notification panel O...

Page 132: ... is available If available you can install the update Software Update Check if a software update is available If available you can install the update Language input You can customise language and keyboard settings for your device 1 On the settings screen tap General Language input 2 Customise the following settings Language Select a language to apply for the device Current keyboard View the keyboa...

Page 133: ...ons Date time You can customise date and time settings for your device 1 On the settings screen tap General Date time 2 Customise the settings Memory You can view the average amount of memory usage over a certain period 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 Backup You can back up data saved on your device to ...

Page 134: ...n set the device to restart itself once a week The device automatically restarts in an hour from the preset time Once the device restarts notifications and badges are erased Save important data before the preset time The Auto restart feature is not activated in the following situations When the screen is turned on when the device is in use when the battery level is 30 or less when the USIM card is...

Page 135: ...such as the name status software details and legal information On the settings screen tap General About phone and view information Regulatory safety You can view regulatory marks and related information on your device On the settings screen tap General Regulatory safety ...

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Page 137: ...eniently You can back up contacts photos and more to the computer or update the device software See LG Bridge help for details The supported features may vary depending on the device LG USB driver is a necessary program to connect your LG smartphone with the computer and is installed when you install LG Bridge LG Bridge functions Manage the files on the device from a computer via Wi Fi connection ...

Page 138: ...ou to conveniently update the firmware on your phone to a newer version from the Internet without needing to visit a service centre This feature will only be available if and when LG makes a newer firmware version available for your device Because the mobile phone firmware update requires the user s full attention for the duration of the update process please make sure you check all instructions a...

Page 139: ...gs General Update centre Software Update Check now for update Your personal data from internal phone storage including information about your Google Account and any other accounts your system application data and settings any downloaded applications and your DRM licence might be lost in the process of updating your phone s software Therefore LG recommends that you backup your personal data before ...

Page 140: ... 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 141: ...ilable for download LG Electronics will also provide open source code to you on CD ROM for a charge covering the cost of performing such distribution such as the cost of media shipping and handling upon email request to opensource lge com This offer is valid for a period of three years after our last shipment of this product This offer is valid to anyone in receipt of this information Regulatory i...

Page 142: ... All rights reserved LG and the LG logo are registered trademarks of LG Group and its related entities Google Google Maps Gmail YouTube Google Duo Google Play Android Chrome Google Photos Google Play Protect Google Calendar Google Docs Google Drive Google Sheets and other related marks and logos are trademarks of Google LLC Bluetooth is a registered trademark of Bluetooth SIG Inc worldwide Wi Fi a...

Page 143: ... over time If you drop your device on a hard surface or subject it to severe impact the tempered glass may be damaged If this happens stop using your device immediately and contact an LG Customer Service Centre You can purchase protective cases to protect your device from damage on the market Note that these protective cases are not covered under the warranty service provided by LG Electronics and...

Page 144: ... calendar voice recordings Memos X Alarms X X Media data Photos videos songs documents Screen settings Home screen settings folders and widgets X X Lock screen settings screen lock settings excluded X X Apps Downloaded apps Personal data of the downloaded app X Others Public certificate X Settings Wi Fi Bluetooth Calls sound notification accessibility battery X X Some data may not be transmitted d...

Page 145: ...irst time or back up the data When running multiple apps simultaneously When multiple apps are running in the background When downloading large files while making a video call or recording a video When using features that require high power When watching video streaming on the internet or recording a long video When playing high end games for long time When using the device with maximum screen bri...

Page 146: ...ce and close any running apps Let the device cool down before charging the device or running an app again Stop charging if the charger USB cable port at the lower part of the device overheats and visit the nearest LG Customer Service Centre How to solve overheating of the device Close any running apps or features and let the device cool down Always update the software to the latest version Turn of...

Page 147: ...es and let the device cool down The screen brightness and the operating speed may be limited to cool down the device Any running apps or features may slow down or stop The device may stop charging SIM card error Make sure the SIM card is correctly inserted No network connection or dropped network Signal is weak Move to a window or an open area You are outside the carrier network area Move and chec...

Page 148: ... battery life will get shorter over time Error messages appear when launching the camera Charge the battery Free some memory by transferring files to a computer or deleting files from your device Restart the device If you are still having trouble with the camera app after trying these tips contact a LG Electronics Service Center The photo quality is poor The quality of your photos may vary dependi...

Page 149: ...ction in humid conditions or when exposed to water Restart your device to clear any temporary software bugs If the touch screen is scratched or damaged visit a LG Electronics Service Center Hangs or freezes Restart the device If your device freezes or hangs you may need to close apps or turn the device off and then on again Perform a boot up A soft reset may be used to reset the device if the scre...

Page 150: ...vice is not located Make sure the Bluetooth wireless feature is activated on your device Make sure the Bluetooth wireless feature is activated on the device you wish to connect to Make sure your device and the other Bluetooth device are within the maximum Bluetooth range 10 m If the tips above do not solve your problem contact a LG Electronics Service Center A connection is not established when yo...

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