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Basic Functions

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

app, tap

Share

or , then select a

device on the file sharing list.

Receiving files

Drag the status bar downward and tap , then tap

File sharing

If your device does not support the file sharing feature, tap

Settings

Network

File sharing

and tap

SmartShare Beam

to activate it.

•

Make sure that your device is connected to the same wireless network

as the file transfer target device.

•

Make sure that File sharing is activated on both devices.

Summary of Contents for LM-X540HM

Page 2: ...ing 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 country service provider software version or OS version and are subject to change without prior notice Software audio wallpaper images and oth...

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: ...sking feature 02 Basic Functions 30 Product components and accessories 31 Device overview 34 Turning the power on or off 35 Installing the SIM card 38 Inserting the memory card 39 Removing the memory card 39 Battery 41 Touch screen 45 Home screen 55 Screen lock 60 Memory card encryption 61 Taking screenshots 61 Entering text 66 Content sharing 5 Guidelines for safe and efficient use ...

Page 5: ...der 101 Update center 101 File Manager 101 Smart Doctor 102 LG Mobile Switch 102 SmartWorld 103 RemoteCall Service 103 Cell Broadcast 103 Google apps 04 Settings 107 Settings 107 Network 118 Sound 119 Display 120 General 05 Appendix 133 Language Settings 133 LG Bridge 134 Phone software update 136 Anti Theft Guide 137 Open Source Software Notice Information 137 Regulatory information FCCID number ...

Page 6: ...esigned 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 device transmitting at its highest certified power level in all used frequency bands While there may be differences between the SAR levels of various LG d...

Page 7: ...not maintain 1 0 cm 0 39 inches distance between the user s body and the back of the device and have not been tested for compliance with FCC RF exposure limits Product care and maintenance Use only in box accessories which are authorised by LG LG does not guarantee any damage or failure which is caused by third party accessories Some contents and illustrations may differ from your device without p...

Page 8: ...r moisture Use accessories like earphones cautiously Do not touch the antenna unnecessarily Do not use touch or attempt to remove or fix broken chipped or cracked glass Damage to the glass display due to abuse or misuse is not covered under the warranty Your device is an electronic device that generates heat during normal operation Extremely prolonged direct skin contact in the absence of adequate...

Page 9: ...dical device Pacemaker manufacturers recommend that you leave at least 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 y...

Page 10: ...sures Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected Consult the dealer or an experienced radio TV technician for help Road safety Check the laws and regulations on the use of devices in the area when you drive Do not use a hand held device...

Page 11: ...e your device in refueling locations 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 devic...

Page 12: ...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 13: ...unctions or to your personal information Check your personal accounts regularly If you find any sign of misuse of your personal information ask your service provider to delete or change your account information If your device is lost or stolen change the password of your account to secure your personal information Do not use applications from unknown sources Notice for Battery replacement For your...

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

Page 15: ...wider range than your actual field of vision by using the wide angle on the rear camera Tap then tap to switch between the standard and wide angle Rear Camera Change the camera angle See Starting the camera for details You can switch between the standard and wide angle camera lenses on the rear camera only ...

Page 16: ...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: ...he scene is applied To apply other effects tap the scene icon Pet city flower food landscape person sunset auto total 8 categories can be recognised automatically Sunset Flower The result of the scene recognition may differ depending on the illumination or the location of the objective while taking photos Keywords do not appear on the actual photos or videos This feature is available only when the...

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: ...d 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 of 50 image...

Page 22: ... 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 You s...

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: ...r depending on the service area Launching Google Assistant 1 Press and hold from the Home screen to launch Google Assistant 2 Tap GET STARTED 3 Follow the on screen instructions and say Ok Google The device saves your voice data for recognition 4 Tap Save Launching Google Assistant from the Home screen 1 Touch and hold on the Home screen 2 Say a command or question when Hi how can I help appears o...

Page 25: ...nnot 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 the ...

Page 26: ...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 27: ...s Managing fingerprints 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...

Page 28: ...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 29: ...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 ...

Page 30: ...Basic Functions 02 ...

Page 31: ... 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 Service Cen...

Page 32: ... lens Volume keys Earpiece Google Assistant button Stereo headset jack Charger USB cable port Microphone Nano SIM Memory card tray LED Indicator Proximity Ambient light sensor Fingerprint sensor Flash Speaker Microphone Rear camera lenses Wide angle Standard angle Depth sensor ...

Page 33: ... when the auto brightness control mode is turned on Volume keys Adjust the volume for ringtones calls notifications or multimedia files While using the Camera gently press a Volume key to take a photo To take continuous photos press and hold one of the Volume keys 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 launc...

Page 34: ...n 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 while using the device you may sound unclear durin...

Page 35: ...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 36: ...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 37: ...Basic Functions 36 3 Put the SIM card on the card tray with the gold colored contacts facing downwards SIM card 4 Insert the card tray back into the slot ...

Page 38: ...ade SIM card supplied by the service provider 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 ...

Page 39: ...ay 2 Pull out the card tray 3 Put the memory card on the card tray with the gold colored contacts facing downwards Memory card optional sold separately SIM card 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 erasi...

Page 40: ...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 Before using the device fully char...

Page 41: ...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 42: ...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 43: ... 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 44: ...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 45: ... 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 46: ...apps and widgets 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 Quick access area Home touch buttons Status bar Weather widget Screen indicator icon Google Search widget The Home screen may differ depending on the manufacturer policy user settings software version ...

Page 47: ...cted The icon reflecting the current canvas will be highlighted Quick access area Fix main apps at the bottom of the screen so that they can be accessed from any Home screen canvas Home touch buttons Return to the previous screen Close the keypad or pop up windows Tap to go to the Home screen To launch Google Assistant touch and hold Tap to view a list of recently used apps or run an app from the ...

Page 48: ...ns only are available Tap to see recent apps Gesture and buttons Back button and Home button are available To see recent apps swipe the Home button up Editing the Home touch buttons You can rearrange the Home touch buttons or add frequently used functions to the Home touch buttons area Tap Settings Display Home touch buttons Button combination and customise the settings Several functions including...

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 tap...

Page 50: ...Alarm is set Vibrate mode is on Bluetooth is on Connected to a computer via USB Fully charged battery 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 de...

Page 51: ... 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 EDIT 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: ... On the 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 and icons touch and hold on a blank area of the Home screen then select Wa...

Page 53: ...ttings 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 Default screen ...

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 color while using downloaded theme Home screen settings You can customise the Home screen settings 1 Tap Settings Display...

Page 56: ...ng down on the Home screen Home screen lock Turn on to prevent apps and widgets from being rearranged or removed 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 screen that was in use will a...

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: ...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 screen You can also double tap an empty space on the status bar Disable...

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: ...s bar downwards then tap When the screen is turned off or locked you can access Capture by pressing the Volume Up key twice To use this feature tap Settings General Shortcuts and turn on Open Capture See Writing notes on a screenshot for details Entering text Using the Smart toolbar You can use various keyboard input methods in one place You can select the desired input method from the top of the ...

Page 63: ...ition 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 Languages on the voice recognition screen This function may not be supported or the supported languages may differ depending on the region country software or service provider Access keyboard settings Open the clip tray See Clip Tray for details Ac...

Page 64: ...t bothering to alternate between the screen and a conventional keyboard This allows you to easily find and correct errors when typing Moving the cursor With the Smart keyboard you can move the cursor to the exact position you want When typing text touch and hold on the space bar and then drag left or right This option is available only on the QWERTY keyboard ...

Page 65: ...suggestions are Enter the text then tap a suggested word The selected word is automatically entered You do not need to manually type every letter of the word Adding languages to the keyboard You can make additional languages available for keyboard input 1 Tap Settings General Language keyboard On screen keyboard LG Keyboard Select languages 2 Select the languages you want to make available ...

Page 66: ...ed or cut the Paste option will not appear Clip Tray If you copy or cut an image or text it is automatically saved to the clip tray and can be pasted to any space at any time 1 On the Smart tool select You can also touch and hold the text 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 o...

Page 67: ...s should be up to date Viewing content from nearby devices You can view content from various devices such as a computer NAS or mobile device by using the Gallery or Music app Connecting the devices Connect both your device and a device that support DLNA function to the same wireless network Make sure that File sharing DLNA is activated on both devices Searching for nearby devices You can view a li...

Page 68: ...lect a device on the file sharing list Receiving files Drag the status bar downward and tap then tap File sharing If your device does not support the file sharing feature tap Settings Network File sharing and tap SmartShare Beam to activate it Make sure that your device is connected to the same wireless network as the file transfer target device Make sure that File sharing is activated on both dev...

Page 69: ...Useful Apps 03 ...

Page 70: ...plan SmartWorld may not be supported depending on the region country 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 f...

Page 71: ...ea 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 you must download them again from the app store This feature is activated on the default Home ...

Page 72: ...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 73: ...r Search for a contact by tapping the initial letter of a contact name in the contact list and then tap You can also enter a number and the related phone numbers that are saved in your contact list or call log will automatically appear select the desired number or contact then tap to make the call To enter when making an international call touch and hold number 0 See Adding contacts for details on...

Page 74: ...ssages option across the screen To add or edit a rejection message tap Settings Network Call 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 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 top of the scre...

Page 75: ...ss a 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 Add a call Available settings items m...

Page 76: ... 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 apart...

Page 77: ...ore information 1 Tap 2 Tap 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 messages settings You can change messages settings to suit your preferences 1 Tap 2 Tap Settings from the mes...

Page 78: ...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 79: ... Select a camera mode Turn the flash on or off Switch between front and rear cameras Record videos Take photos Start the Gallery Change the camera angle Taking a photo 1 Select a camera mode and tap the objective on the screen 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 Shortcuts an...

Page 80: ...he brightness 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...

Page 81: ...S 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 opti...

Page 82: ...s not displayed tap to adjust the white balance YouTube Live You can record a video and directly upload to YouTube 1 Tap then tap MODE 2 Tap and record a video To use this feature you need to verify your phone number YouTube Live is available only when your device is connected to the Internet If you use mobile data you may be charged for data usage depending on your pricing plan Flash Jump Cut You...

Page 83: ...r details Burst shot You can take continuous shots of photos to create moving pictures In the Auto mode touch and hold Continuous 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 are...

Page 84: ...ar cameras Use the 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 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 the front camera i...

Page 85: ...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 86: ...rame appears when the front camera detects your face If the subject within the guide frame stops moving the guide frame color 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 taken...

Page 87: ...ra 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 Quick shar...

Page 88: ... and select a file View the selected file in full screen mode While viewing a photo swipe left or right to view the previous or next photo While viewing a video swipe left or right to rewind or fast forward the video 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 Some file formats...

Page 89: ...ur favorites Delete images Share images Edit images Write a memo on a photo To display the menu 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 90: ...ide Access additional options Fast forward the video Lock or unlock the screen Edit the video Choose screen ratio DTS X 3D Surround Rewind the video Pause or play the video Making a GIF file 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 91: ...just the resolution Create a movie using various effects Select a section to change the play speed Adjust the video duration Launch the KineMaster video editor 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 92: ... files 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 ...

Page 93: ...a contact While adding a new contact tap to add a speed dial number This option only appears when the contact is saved on the phone or in a Google account 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 contac...

Page 94: ... want to delete then tap Delete contact Tap Delete on the contact list screen Deleted contacts may not be restored Adding favorites You can register frequently used contacts as favorites 1 On the contact list screen select a contact 2 On the contact detail screen tap This option only appears when the contact is saved on the phone or in a Google account Creating groups 1 On the contacts group list ...

Page 95: ...e Save a note 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 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 on the photo ...

Page 96: ...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 Messages and Chrome drag the notifications panel downwards and then tap Capture Extended to capture the entire screen you are currently viewing as a single file This feature is available only on some apps that support t...

Page 97: ...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 Stop to stop the timer alarm Stopwatch You can use the stopwatch to record a lap time 1 Tap Clock Stopwatch 2 Tap Start to initiate the stopwatch To record a lap time tap Lap 3 Tap Pause to suspend the stopwatch To res...

Page 98: ...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 Calendar in order to make those devices have the same events that your device has and to manage your events on those devices Tasks You can register tasks to your device to easily manage schedules 1 Tap Essentials Tasks ...

Page 99: ... delete from your favorites Adjust the sound volume Set sound effects Play music with the camera flash blinking to the beat Back to the previous screen Pause or play Access additional options Change pitch and speed Some file formats may not be supported depending on the installed software Files that exceed the size limit may cause an error Music files may be protected by international copyright ow...

Page 100: ...er accounts using POP3 or IMAP or access your Exchange account for your corporate email needs Set up E mail account Your phone supports several types of email accounts and allows you to have multiple email accounts set up at one time Before setting up an email account make sure you have the username user ID password server name etc so you can get set up successfully 1 Tap Essentials E mail 2 Follo...

Page 101: ...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 appears 4 Tap to play the recorded voice Tap to view the recorded files You can play a recorded voice file from the list ...

Page 102: ...provided by LG Tap Management Update center 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 Smart Doctor You can use Smart Doctor to diagnose the device s condition and optimise it Tap Management Smart Doctor ...

Page 103: ...ps downloaded from the Play Store are stored on the Drive app automatically Fully charge the battery before transferring data to avoid unintentional powering off during the process 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 and fonts If you use mobile data you may be char...

Page 104: ...e 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 automatic...

Page 105: ...ends 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 Keep notes Create edit and share you text and ...

Page 106: ...formation 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 Assistant Your device has the Google Assistant built in Find answe...

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Page 108: ...Fi 2 Tap 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 the network and then tap FORGET Wi Fi network settings On the settings screen tap Network Wi Fi Switch to mobile dat...

Page 109: ...ta 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 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 110: ...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 111: ...tomise the following settings Mobile data Select to enable or disable 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 region country or ser...

Page 112: ...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 113: ...i 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 Timer to disable the Wi Fi hotspot When the Wi Fi hotspot ha...

Page 114: ...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 s...

Page 115: ...Receive files via SmartShare Beam from LG devices 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 Tap for active and allow nearby devices to access your content K50S Tap to rename the phone Content to share Select...

Page 116: ...ct your device to a Bluetooth printer and print photos or documents saved on the device On the settings screen tap Network Printing If the desired printer is not in the list install the printer driver from the app store Tap Default Print Service to search for printers that you can connect to You can also tap Add printer to add a printer manually Tap Add service to download the desired printer appl...

Page 117: ...customise the mobile networks settings 1 On the settings screen tap Network Mobile networks 2 Customise the following settings Data roaming Select this option to enable the device to use mobile data when you are roaming outside your home network area Network mode Select a network preferred Access Point Names View or change the access point for using mobile data services To change the access point ...

Page 118: ...tion 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 information checkbox Private DNS You can configure the Private DNS Domain Name S...

Page 119: ...ne 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 Adjust the sound volume for...

Page 120: ...vice Font Change the font size bold text or type New Second Screen Select how the status bar and app corners will look Home touch buttons Rearrange Home touch buttons or change their background colors App scaling Adjust the screen size of apps Display size Set the items on the screen to a size easy for you to see Some items may change position Comfort view Set the device to reduce amount of blue l...

Page 121: ...r potentially harmful apps Find My Device Remotely track the device location You can also protect your data securely if you lost your device Security update Check for software update and configure automatic installation settings Select screen lock Select the desired screen lock method See Setting a screen lock for details Customize Lock screen Change the information displayed on the locked screen ...

Page 122: ...and change secure certificate information stored on your device Install from storage Install a secure certificate from a storage Clear credentials Delete user installed secure certificates and related credentials Set up SIM card lock Lock or unlock the USIM card or change the password PIN Make passwords visible Enable this option to briefly show each character of the password as you type it so you...

Page 123: ...ails 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 Adaptive battery Limit battery for apps you don t use often by limiting their activity in the background Background restrictions Choose apps to save battery by restricting apps from running in the background Battery saver Reduce battery consumption...

Page 124: ...space in the memory card This option appears only when a memory card is inserted To unmount the memory card tap The total space your device displays may not match the memory or storage capacity reported on your packaging or on LG s website It happens because the Android OS and preloaded apps by your service provider consume as in all phones devices part of the total reported memory and certain dev...

Page 125: ...ndow zoom Zoom in or out within a window and invert the color Vision Large mouse pointer Magnify the mouse pointer Vision High contrast screen Turn the background color into black for a high contrast screen Vision Screen colour inversion Increase the display color contrast for people with low vision Vision Screen colour adjustment Adjust the display color Vision Monochrome Switch the screen to mon...

Page 126: ...e mouse pointer in case of no movement Motor cognition Touch and hold for calls Answer or decline calls by touching 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 area so that only a particular portion of the screen can...

Page 127: ...e settings for game tools graphics and battery saving feature Game Launcher Tap to use the game launcher Game tools Tap to activate this feature You can launch this feature by tapping the game tool icon at the bottom of the screen while playing games Game graphics Adjust the game graphics When you change the resolutions on some games the screen display feature may not work properly Break time Redu...

Page 128: ...tings View notification panel Swipe down up on the fingerprint sensor for the notification panel Open Camera Press Power key twice to open Camera Open Capture Press Volume Up key twice to open Capture when the screen is locked or off Open Camera Press Volume Down key twice to open Camera when the screen is locked or off Open Google Assistant Tap the Google Assistant button on the side of the phone...

Page 129: ...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 Default keyboard View the keyboard currently in use Select a keyboard to use when entering text On screen keyboard Change the LG keyboard settings or voice recognition feature of Google Voice Physical keyboard Se...

Page 130: ...pied 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 another device or account 1 On the settings screen tap General Backup 2 Customise the following settings LG Mobile Switch Allows you to transfer data from an old LG device to your new LG device Backup restore Back up your device data or restore da...

Page 131: ...estarts 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 locked or when the device lock is activated while turning on the device Network settings reset Reset Wi Fi Bluetooth and other ne...

Page 132: ...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 134: ...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 135: ...s you 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 instruction...

Page 136: ...gs General 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 personal data before ...

Page 137: ...r screen is unlocked Add your Google Account on your device If the information contained on the device is deleted 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 e...

Page 138: ... 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 information FCC ID number etc For regula...

Page 139: ... 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 140: ...immediately and contact an LG Customer Service Centre You can purchase protective cases to protect your device from damage in physical or virtual stores of third parties Note that these protective cases are not covered under the warranty service provided by LG Electronics and safety is not guaranteed Aspect ratio Some downloaded apps may not support specific aspect ratio In this case select the mo...

Page 141: ...l logs 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 accessibility battery X X Some data may not be transmitted dependin...

Page 142: ...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 143: ...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 144: ...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 145: ... 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 146: ... 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 The phone hangs up 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 soft reset A soft reset may be used to reset the device if ...

Page 147: ...find a Bluetooth device 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 whe...

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