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Basic Functions

Touch screen

You can familiarise yourself with how to control your device by using

touch screen gestures.

Tapping

Lightly tap with your fingertip to select or run an app or option.

Touching and holding

Touch and hold for several seconds to display a menu with available

options.

Summary of Contents for LM-X540ZM

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: ...ure 02 Basic Functions 24 Product components and accessories 25 Parts overview 28 Turning the power on or off 29 Installing the SIM card 32 Inserting the memory card 33 Removing the memory card 33 Battery 36 Touch screen 39 Home screen 47 Screen lock 50 Memory card encryption 51 Taking screenshots 52 Content sharing 53 Do not disturb 6 Guidelines for safe and efficient use ...

Page 5: ...r 86 Update centre 87 File Manager 87 Smart Doctor 87 LG Mobile Switch 88 App trash 88 RemoteCall Service 88 Cell Broadcast 89 Google apps 04 Settings 93 Settings 93 Network internet 99 Connected devices 102 Sound 103 Notifications 103 Display 104 Wallpaper theme 104 Lock screen security 106 Privacy 107 Location 107 Extensions 109 Apps 109 Battery 110 Storage 110 Accounts 110 Digital Wellbeing par...

Page 6: ...ettings 118 LG Bridge 119 Phone software update 121 Anti Theft Guide 122 Open Source Software Notice Information 122 Regulatory information RegulationID number E labeling etc 123 Trademarks 124 DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY 124 More information 126 FAQ ...

Page 7: ... 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 device models they are all designed to meet the relevant guidelines for exposure to radio waves The SAR limit recommended by the International Commission on Non Ionizing ...

Page 8: ...n 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 handset near flammable material as the handset can become hot a...

Page 9: ...evice 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 substances from getting i...

Page 10: ...between 0 ºC and 40 ºC if possible Exposing your device to extremely low or high temperatures may result in damage malfunction or even explosion 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 while driving Give full attention to driving Pull off the road and park before making or answering a call if driving conditions so re...

Page 11: ...re listening to Excessive sound pressure from earphones and headphones can cause hearing loss Glass Parts Some parts of your device are made of glass This glass could break if your device is dropped on a hard surface or receives a substantial impact If the glass breaks do not touch or attempt to remove it Stop using your device until the glass is replaced by an authorised service provider Blasting...

Page 12: ...ffect that could compromise the battery s performance Use only LG batteries and chargers LG chargers are designed to maximise the battery life Do not disassemble or short circuit the battery Keep the metal contacts of the battery clean Replace the battery when it no longer provides acceptable performance The battery pack may be recharged hundreds of times before it needs replacing Recharge the bat...

Page 13: ...of the device to prevent any misuse of sensitive information Read the permission screen carefully while downloading applications Be cautious using the applications that have access to multiple functions 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 informa...

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 Change the camera angle Rear Camera 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: ...cene is applied To apply other effects tap the scene icon Pet city flower food landscape person sunrise auto total 8 categories can be recognised automatically Sunrise Flower 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 fro...

Page 18: ...ifications panel downwards 2 Tap Settings Sound Sound quality and effects DTS X 3D Surround and tap to activate it If you connect an external audio device such as an earphone or speaker to the product a pop up appears to turn on the DTS X 3D Surround feature Google Assistant Google Assistant overview Your device has the built in Google Assistant feature Find answers and get things done while on th...

Page 19: ...by signing into an app or identifying yourself with your fingerprint You can use fingerprint data for user authentication There is a possibility that the fingerprint sensor might recognise a different but very similar fingerprint as the same registered fingerprint To strengthen security it is recommended that you use the pattern PIN or password method for unlocking the screen If the device cannot ...

Page 20: ...ur finger before having the fingerprint recognised A fingerprint may not be recognised properly if the surface of your finger has a scar or is not smooth due to being soaked in water If you bend your finger or use the fingertip only your fingerprint may not be recognised Make sure that your finger covers the entire surface of the fingerprint sensor Scan only one finger for each registration Scanni...

Page 21: ... the on screen instructions See Setting a screen lock for details 2 Place your finger on the fingerprint sensor on the device and adjust it little by little Gently press the fingerprint sensor so that the sensor can recognise your fingerprint Ensure that your finger covers the entire surface of the fingerprint sensor 3 Follow the on screen instructions Until the fingerprint registration is complet...

Page 22: ...ity 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 On the home screen tap Settings Lock screen security Fingerprints 2 Unlock according to the specified lock m...

Page 23: ...the app icon on the top left of the app to be displayed in the multi window and tap Multi window The selected app appears on the upper half of the screen 3 Swipe the recently used apps left or right and tap an app to display on the lower half of the screen The selected app appears on the lower half of the screen The multi window feature is not supported in some LG apps or apps downloaded from the ...

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Page 25: ... 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 Centre Som...

Page 26: ...a lens Volume keys Earpiece Google Assistant key 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 27: ...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 28: ...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 29: ...ower off Press and hold the Power Lock key then select Power off Restarting the device 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 ...

Page 30: ...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 31: ...Basic Functions 30 3 Put the SIM card on the card tray with the gold coloured contacts facing downwards SIM card 4 Insert the card tray back into the slot ...

Page 32: ...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 33: ...ay 2 Pull out the card tray 3 Put the memory card on the card tray with the gold coloured 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 eras...

Page 34: ...ray 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 ...

Page 35: ...ging adapter provided with the product as basic components Your device has an internal rechargeable battery For your safety do not remove the embedded battery Using the device when 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...

Page 36: ...rotective case is inserted the device may not charge properly LG Electronics is not responsible for any issues concerning accessories of other brands For such issues contact the manufacturer of the accessory product Using the battery efficiently Battery lifespan may decrease if you keep many apps and functions running simultaneously and continuously Cancel background operations to increase battery...

Page 37: ...arise yourself with how to control your device by using touch screen gestures Tapping Lightly tap with your fingertip to select or run an app or option Touching and holding Touch and hold for several seconds to display a menu with available options ...

Page 38: ...nd 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 Swiping Touch the screen with your finger and move it quickly without pausing You can use this gesture to scroll through a list a web page photos screens and more ...

Page 39: ...ion with an ambient light that is not too bright and bright enough to read books Do not press the screen with excessive force Gently tap with your fingertip on the option you want Touch control may not work properly if you tap while wearing a glove or by using the tip of your fingernail Touch control may not work properly if the screen is moist or wet The touch screen may not function properly if ...

Page 40: ...u can manage all 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 Navigation bar Folder Status bar Weather widget Page icon Google Search widget The Home screen may differ depending on the manufacturer policy user settings software ...

Page 41: ...ey can be accessed from any Home screen canvas Navigation bar 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 list To delete all the recently used apps tap Clear all Changing the style of the Navigation bar You can change the style of the Home touc...

Page 42: ... 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 43: ...r tap the arrow icon to open the list of quick setting icons You can tap to add delete or arrange icons in the notice window 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 44: ... screen 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 and themes touch and hold on a blank area of the Home screen then select W...

Page 45: ...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 46: ...plays apps and widgets pinch your fingers on the Home screen or drag up from the bottom edge of the screen 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 th...

Page 47: ...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 You cannot change the folder colour while using downloaded theme Home screen settings You can customise the Home screen settings 1 On the home screen tap Settings Display Home screen 2...

Page 48: ...creen lock Enable 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 Home screen appears immediately To ensure security and prevent ...

Page 49: ...the screen by using your fingerprint Customise Lock screen You can customise lock screen 1 On the home screen tap Settings Lock screen security Customize Lock screen 2 Select a function you want to set Wallpaper Allow you to set the background for your Lock screen Clock Allow you to set where to position the clock on the Lock screen Shortcuts Allow you to choose apps to run on your Lock screen Thi...

Page 50: ...ock biometric unlocking and notifications on the lock screen Smart Lock Allow you to set trusted devices places voice and or on body detection that will allow your phone to remain unlocked Available menu options may vary depending on the lock screen method selected KnockON You can turn the screen on or off by double tapping the screen This option is available only on the Home screen provided by LG...

Page 51: ...ata saved on the memory card The encrypted data in the memory card cannot be accessed from another device 1 On the home screen tap Settings Lock screen security Encryption credentials Encrypt SD card 2 Read the on screen overview of memory card encryption and then tap Continue to continue 3 Select an option and tap Encrypt now New data encryption Encrypt only data that is saved on the memory card ...

Page 52: ...ncrypted memory card on another mobile device format the card You can activate memory card encryption even when no memory card is installed into the device Any memory card that is installed after encryption will automatically be encrypted Taking screenshots You can take screenshots of the current screen you are viewing Via a shortcut Press and hold the Power Lock key and the Volume Down key at the...

Page 53: ... 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 apps Connecting the devices Connect both your device and another device that support DLNA function to the same wireless network Make sure that File sharing DLNA is activated on both the device and the connected device Searching for nearby devices...

Page 54: ... network as the file transfer target device Make sure that File sharing is activated on both devices Do not disturb You can limit or mute notifications to avoid disturbances for a specific period of time On the home screen tap Settings Sound Do 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 ...

Page 55: ...m Set up a range of notifications when receiving a message Use Do not disturb Turn on the Do not disturb feature Sleeping Set the schedule for which you want to turn on the Do not disturb feature Help View the help for Do not disturb ...

Page 56: ...Useful Apps 03 ...

Page 57: ...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 Press and hold any empty area on the screen and then press of the app you want to delete Uninstalling by using the settings menu On the home screen tap Settings Apps App info select an app then tap Unins...

Page 58: ...elected 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 screen only If you uninstall apps while using the EasyHome screen or other launcher they are imm...

Page 59: ...ent calls Making a call from the keypad 1 On the home screen tap Dial 2 Make a call 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 phon...

Page 60: ...End call with the Power key you can end a call by pressing the Lock Power key while the call in process screen is turned on Rejecting a call To reject an incoming call drag across the incoming call screen To send a rejection message drag the rejection message option across the screen To add or edit a rejection message on the home screen tap Settings Network internet Call Call blocking Decline with...

Page 61: ...ap Call logs on the home screen Functions accessible during a call During a call you can access a variety of functions by tapping the on screen buttons Contacts View the contact list during a call Hold Place the current call on hold 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 Swi...

Page 62: ... on the home screen 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 63: ...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 On the home screen tap 2 Select a contact from the message list Configuring messaging settings You can change messaging settings to suit your preferences 1 On the home screen tap 2 Tap Settings from the message list You can des...

Page 64: ...details Refrain from using the product for a purpose that may violate someone else s privacy or rights Taking a photo You can take photos with the camera in the product 1 Tap and focus on the subject You can touch the subject to focus on You may spread or pinch two fingers to zoom in or out 2 Tap to take a photo You can also press the Volume Down or Volume Up key to take a photo You can take a pho...

Page 65: ... Open Camera to activate it 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 HDR Obtain photos in vivid colours and get compensated effects even when they are taken against the light These functions are provided by the high...

Page 66: ...y selecting its option between Gesture shot and Auto shot Save as flipped Saves as flipped images when taking a selfie Gesture shot is taken by recognizing the shape of a hand and Auto shot is taken by recognizing a face Mode Selection You can conveniently select from the modes displayed on the screen which are selected to suit the shooting environment Tap and swipe the camera modes left or right ...

Page 67: ... modes Recording a video 1 Tap and select Video by swiping camera modes 2 Tap to record a video Select zoom Recording a video Switch to front facing rear facing camera Preview Set timer setting Set flash setting Set camera Apply filter effect ...

Page 68: ...desired area to adjust the brightness 3 Tap to end the video recording Using additional camera modes Tap and select More by swiping camera modes Food You can take a photo or record a video with adjusting the colour slide bar and white balance 1 Tap then tap More 2 Tap to take a photo Drag the colour slide bar on the screen to adjust the white balance and select the best colour If the slide bar is ...

Page 69: ...en 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 YouTube Live You can record a video and directly upload to YouTube Live To use this feature you must meet the eligibility requirements Contact YouTube Live for the requirements 1 On the home screen tap 2 Select More by sw...

Page 70: ...sters restaurant menus animals flowers or barcodes directly in the device Auto Exposure Auto Focus lock You can fix the current exposure level and focus position by touching and holding the screen in the specific mode To turn off the feature tap a blank area on the screen Auto Exposure Auto Focus lock This feature is available only in specific modes ...

Page 71: ...ras swipe the screen up or down on the shooting screen in the Camera app Use the front camera to take selfies See Selfie shot for details Zoom in or out You may spread or pinch two fingers to zoom in or out when you take photos or videos Zoom in out function is not available in the selfie mode front camera This function is not supported in a number of modes ...

Page 72: ...lfies by using gestures Show your palm to the front camera 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 ...

Page 73: ...rval 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 at regular intervals after a timer delay of three seconds Save as flipped Before taking a photo with the front camera tap Save as flipped The image is flipped horizontally When using the front camera you can change how selfies are...

Page 74: ... select a desired folder 2 Tap a desired photo The Gallery folder contains Photos Albums and Play Access additional options Start Google Lens Back to the previous screen Delete images Share images Add to or remove from your favourites Edit images Preview gallery Details menu appears when the screen is lightly touched Touching the screen once again makes the menu disappear ...

Page 75: ...Share images Add to or remove from your favourites Edit images Preview gallery 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 Dragging the screen to the left on the video play screen allows you to rewind REW and dragging to the right allows you to fast forward FF ...

Page 76: ...sing the method you want If you take photos or videos after you tap Tag locations the location specific memories album is automatically created after a certain time under the Memories tab of Gallery Some file formats may not be supported depending on the installed software Some files may not be opened due to encoding Files that exceed the size limit may cause an error You need to activate the GPS ...

Page 77: ...ake a GIF file using recorded video Tap and select Create GIF Creating video 1 At the desired starting point while watching a video tap 2 Select the length of the GIF you want to create GIF is generated for the time selected from the specified starting point For videos that are less than 5 seconds GIF images are automatically generated for the remaining time ...

Page 78: ...on by using the creating GIF photographs function may lead to a civil or criminal liability in accordance with the related laws Be cautious not to copy or transmit another person s work without authorization LG Electronics is not liable in any way for such acts by users You can select up to 100 photographs to produce when you create a GIF Contacts Contacts overview You can save and manage contacts...

Page 79: ... 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 the search bar at the top of the Contacts screen and enter the desired contact or phone number you want to search for Scroll the contact list up or down From the index of the contact list screen tap the initial letter of a contact ...

Page 80: ...e contact list screen touch and hold a contact you want to delete then tap 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 members sel...

Page 81: ... the recently deleted edits Enter a note by using the keypad Save your favorite pen types Write notes by hand Erase handwritten notes Access additional options 3 Tap to save the note Writing notes on a screenshot 1 While viewing the screen you want to capture drag the status bar downwards and then tap The screen is captured and displayed as a thumbnail on the right bottom of the screen 2 To write ...

Page 82: ...ed screen shot Tap to write notes on the captured screen Tap to share the captured screen shot You can capture the entire screen by using the scroll capture feature While using an app such as Messaging and Chrome drag the notifications panel downwards and then tap Then tap to capture the entire screen you are currently viewing as a single file This feature is available only on some apps that suppo...

Page 83: ...an alarm tap Delete 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 On the home screen 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 On the home screen tap Clock Timer 2 Set the time and tap Start To suspend the timer tap Pause To res...

Page 84: ... You can use the calendar to manage events and tasks Adding events 1 On the home screen 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 ...

Page 85: ...hold E mail Use the Email application to send and receive emails from your webmail or other 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 pa...

Page 86: ...tes Adjust the sound volume Set sound effects Turn on off Flash Light Back to the previous screen Pause or play Access additional options Go to Now playing list 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 owners or copyright laws You may have to obtain legal pe...

Page 87: ...s 4 Tap to play the recorded voice Tap to view the recorded files You can play a recorded voice file from the list Game Launcher You can set whether to use the game launcher where you can view the list of games installed on the product and select game settings such as muting media volume limiting alerts etc 1 On the home screen tap Essentials Game Launcher 2 Select the desired option Update centre...

Page 88: ...en tap Management LG Mobile Switch You can also tap Settings System Backup LG Mobile Switch If the app is not installed on the product download and install the LG Mobile Switch app from the Google Play Store 2 Follow the on screen instructions to select a desired method for transfer Data in a Google Account will not be backed up When you synchronise your Google Account Google apps Google contacts ...

Page 89: ...function first you must agree to usage of the function If you use mobile data you may be charged for data usage depending on your pricing plan 1 On the home screen tap Services RemoteCall Service 2 Connect a call to an LG Customer Service Centre 3 After the call connects follow the service associate s instructions to enter a six digit access number Your device is remotely connected and the remote ...

Page 90: ... browser built for the modern web Docs Docs is a collaborative word processing tool that powers productivity Use Docs to create edit and work together in real time Drive Drive is a file storage and sharing app that makes it easy to find share and collaborate on work projects from anywhere instantly Gmail Gmail is an easy to use mail app that keeps your messages safe makes your inbox smarter and he...

Page 91: ...nt to rent or purchase movies Purchase content and play it anywhere Play Music Purchase music from the Play Store Play music saved on your device Sheets Sheets is a collaborative spreadsheet processing tool that powers productivity Use Sheets to import organise and analyse information together in real time Slides Google Slides is a collaborative presentation creation tool that powers productivity ...

Page 92: ...stant built in Find answers and get things done while on the go To get started just tap the Google Assistant key on the side of the phone or touch and hold the home button of the phone The Google Assistant is not available in certain languages and countries ...

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Page 94: ...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 internet Wi Fi Switch to m...

Page 95: ...omatically appear 2 Select a device Connection occurs when the device accepts the connection request The battery may drain faster when using Wi Fi Direct Mobile data You can turn mobile data on and off You can also manage mobile data usage Turning on mobile data 1 On the settings screen tap Network internet Mobile data 2 Tap to activate it Customising mobile data settings 1 On the settings screen ...

Page 96: ...er device via USB and share mobile data 1 Connect your device and other devices via USB cable 2 On the settings screen tap Network internet Tethering USB tethering and then tap to activate it This option uses mobile data and may incur data usage fees depending on your pricing plan Consult with your service provider for more information When connecting to a computer download the USB driver from www...

Page 97: ...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 not been used for a specific period of time it is automatically disconnected You can set the time for automatic disconnection Blue...

Page 98: ...nctions When this mode is on functions that do not involve data such as games and music playback remain available 1 On the settings screen tap Network internet Airplane mode 2 Tap to activate it Mobile networks You can customise the mobile networks settings 1 On the settings screen tap Network internet Mobile networks 2 Customise the following settings Network mode Select a network type Access Poi...

Page 99: ...N 2 Tap 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 System options 1 On the settings screen tap Network internet Private DNS 2 Select the desired option and tap Save ...

Page 100: ...ctivate it Available 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...

Page 101: ...ager apps Direct share From an app which supports Google Direct Share you can display an icon which allows you to share contents to specific people File sharing You can send and receive files between your device and other LG devices or tablets 1 On the settings screen tap Connected devices File sharing 2 Customise the following settings K50S Change the device name Save to Set the destination folde...

Page 102: ...to access content on your device Not allowed devices View a list of devices not permitted to access content on your device Printing You can connect your device to a Bluetooth printer and print photos or documents saved on the device On the settings screen tap Connected devices Printing Tap Default Print Service to search for printers you can connect to Or tap Add printer to manually add a printer ...

Page 103: ...Set the flash to blink according to LG 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 various items Normalize volume Use the function to normalise ...

Page 104: ...creen Customise settings for the Home screen See Home screen settings for details New Second Screen Select how the status bar and app corners will look Navigation bar Set the style of the navigation bar with Gestures or Buttons only you can also change the button combination when you set Buttons only as a style of the navigation bar For details see Changing the style of the Navigation bar Comfort ...

Page 105: ...een saver when the device is connected to the holder or charger Select a screen saver type to display One handed screen 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 Wallpaper theme You can select wallpaper screen theme for your device 1 On the settings screen tap Wallpaper theme 2 Tap Wallpaper...

Page 106: ...Encrypt the memory card to prevent use on another device See Memory card encryption for details Secure start up Protect your device with a lock when it powers on 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 certifi...

Page 107: ...assword address or credit card number with a single tap You can also disable this option use the Google Autocomplete feature or add a new service account Google Location History Allows you to enable or disable Location History When enabled Google periodically stores and uses your phone s most recent location data in connection with your Google Account From the Location History screen tap to view a...

Page 108: ... game tools graphics and battery saving feature 1 On the settings screen tap Extensions Gaming 2 Customise the following settings Game Launcher Tap to use the game launcher Game tools You can run the function while playing games by touching the game tools icon among the home touch buttons Game graphics Adjust the game graphics When you change the resolutions on some games the screen display featur...

Page 109: ... Google Assistant to run certain apps or functions right away 1 On the settings screen tap Extensions Shortcuts 2 Customise the following settings View notification panel Swipe down up on the fingerprint sensor for the notification panel Open Camera Press Power key twice to open Camera Open Screen off memo Press Volume Up key twice to open Screen off memo when the screen is locked or off Open Came...

Page 110: ...the following settings Battery usage View the battery usage details Battery percentage on status bar Display the remaining battery level as a percentage on the status bar Adaptive battery Allow you to save the battery by stopping apps running in the background Background restrictions Enable this option to restrict background apps to save the battery while using the device Restricted apps for power...

Page 111: ... in use and the storage capacity for each app SD card View the total storage space and free space in the memory card This option appears only when a memory card is inserted To unmount the memory card tap Accounts You can add users to share your device and register a cloud account 1 On the settings screen tap Accounts 2 Customise the settings Digital Wellbeing parental controls You can view the pro...

Page 112: ...ware update is available If available you can install the update Language keyboard You can customise language and keyboard settings for your device 1 On the settings screen tap System Language keyboard 2 Customise the following settings Language Select a language to apply for the device Manage keyboards You can change the product s basic keyboard setting set the use environments for LG Keyboard or...

Page 113: ...ut Configure the settings for text to speech output Pointer speed Adjust the pointer speed of a mouse or trackpad Reverse mouse buttons Reverse the right mouse button to perform primary direct manipulation actions Date time You can customise date and time settings for your device 1 On the settings screen tap System Date time 2 Customise the settings Memory You can view the average amount of memory...

Page 114: ...ay delete backup files saved in storage Make sure to copy and store the important backup files to your PC Google backup Change Google drive backup settings You can also check the backup account currently used or add a new backup account Restart reset You can reset the device including network and app settings 1 On the settings screen tap System Restart reset 2 Customise the following settings Auto...

Page 115: ...ttings reset Reset Wi Fi Bluetooth and other network settings Reset app preferences Reset the settings for an app The data saved in the app will not be deleted Factory data reset Reset all settings for the device and delete data Restarting and resetting your device deletes all data on it Enter your device name Google Account and other initial information again After data initialization the data ca...

Page 116: ...Zoom in or out within a window and invert the colour Vision Large mouse pointer Magnify the mouse pointer Vision High contrast screen Turn the background colour into black for a high contrast screen Vision Screen colour inversion Increase the display colour contrast for people with low vision Vision Screen colour adjustment Adjust the display colour Vision Monochrome Switch the screen to grayscale...

Page 117: ...ase 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 be controlled by to...

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Page 119: ...niently 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 o...

Page 120: ...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 121: ...ngs System 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 122: ... 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 123: ...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 124: ... 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 125: ...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 126: ... 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 127: ...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 128: ...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 129: ...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 130: ... 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 131: ...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 132: ...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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