LG Q6 User Manual

MFL70284101 (1.0)Copyright ©2017 LG Electronics Inc. All rights reserved.www.lg.comENGLISHUSER GUIDELG-M700DSK

9Guidelines for safe and efficient useGlass PartsSome parts of your device are made of glass. This glass could break if your device is dropped on a ha

Useful Apps 99SheetsCreate spreadsheets or edit spreadsheets created online or from another device. Share and edit spreadsheets together with others.S

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Settings 101SettingsYou can customise the device settings in accordance with your preferences.Tap Settings.• Tap and enter a keyword in the sear

Settings 102Wi-FiYou can connect to nearby devices over a Wi-Fi network.Connecting to a Wi-Fi network1 On the settings screen, tap Networks Wi-Fi.2

Settings 103Wi-Fi DirectYou can connect your device to other devices that support Wi-Fi Direct to share data directly with them. You do not need an ac

Settings 104BluetoothYou can connect your device to nearby devices that support Bluetooth to exchange data with them. Connect your device to a Bluetoo

Settings 105Mobile dataYou can turn on or off mobile data. You can also manage mobile data usage.Turning on mobile data1 On the settings screen, tap N

Settings 106TetheringUSB tetheringYou can connect the device to another device via USB and share mobile data.1 Connect your device and other devices v

Settings 107Wi-Fi hotspotYou can set the device as a wireless router so that other devices can connect to the Internet by using your device's mob

Settings 108Bluetooth tetheringA Bluetooth-connected device can connect to the Internet by using your device's mobile data.1 On the settings scre

10Guidelines for safe and efficient useBattery information and care• You do not need to completely discharge the battery before recharging. Unlike ot

Settings 109Mobile networksYou can customise the mobile networks settings.1 On the settings screen, tap Networks More Mobile networks.2 Customise

Settings 110PrintingYou can connect your device to a Bluetooth printer and print photos or documents saved on the device.1 On the settings screen, tap

Settings 111Sound & notificationYou can customise sound, vibrate and notification settings.On the settings screen, tap Sound & notification an

Settings 112DisplayYou can customise detailed settings for each screen type.On the settings screen, tap Display and customise the following settings:•

Settings 113• More Screen saver: Display a screen saver when the device is connected to the holder or charger. Select a screen saver type to displa

Settings 114• RECENT LOCATION REQUEST: View apps that recently requested location information.• Low power location estimation: Estimate the device l

Settings 115• Vision Touch zoom: Zoom in or out by tapping the screen three times.• Vision Window zoom: Zoom in or out within a window and invert

Settings 116• Motor & cognition Screen timeout: Turn off the screen automatically when the device is left idle for a specified period of time.•

Settings 117Security1 On the settings screen, tap General Security.2 Customise the following settings:• Content lock: Set the method to lock files

Settings 118StorageYou can view and manage internal storage on the device or storage space of the memory card.1 On the settings screen, tap General

11Guidelines for safe and efficient useSecuring personal information• Make sure to protect your personal information to prevent data leakage or misus

Settings 119MemoryYou can view the average amount of memory usage over a certain period of time and the memory occupied by an app.1 On the settings sc

Settings 120• Automatic restore: Automatically restore backup settings and data when reinstalling an app.• Network settings reset: Reset Wi-Fi, Blue

Appendix05

Appendix 122LG Language SettingsSelect a language to use on your device.• Tap Settings General Language & keyboard Language ADD LANGUA

Appendix 123Installing LG Bridge on a computer1 Go to www.lg.com from your computer.2 Select your region.3 Click Support Software & Firmware.4 E

Appendix 124LG Mobile Phone software update via Over-the-Air (OTA)This feature allows you to conveniently update your phone’s software to a newer vers

Appendix 125FAQThis chapter lists some problems you might encounter when using your device. Some problems require you to call your service provider, b

Appendix 126The battery depletes faster than when first purchasedWhen you expose the device or the battery to very cold or hot temperatures, the batte

Appendix 127The touch screen responds slowly or incorrectlyIf you attach a screen protector or optional accessories to the touch screen, the touch scr

Appendix 128Bluetooth device is not locatedMake sure the Bluetooth wireless feature is activated on your device.Make sure the Bluetooth wireless featu

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Appendix 129Anti-Theft GuideSet up your device to prevent other people from using it if it's been reset to factory settings without your permissi

Appendix 130Regulatory information (Regulation ID number, E-labeling, etc.)For regulatory details, go to Settings General Regulatory & Safety.

Appendix 131More informationOpen Source Software Notice InformationTo obtain the source code under GPL, LGPL, MPL, and other open source licenses, tha

Custom-designed Features 13Camera featuresWide-angle cameraYou can take photos or record videos with a wider range than your actual field of vision by

Custom-designed Features 14Snap shotYou can take a photo or record a video and preview it right away.1 In the SQUARE mode, tap MODE .2 Tap to tak

Custom-designed Features 15Match shotYou can take 2 photos at the same time or separately.1 In the SQUARE mode, tap MODE .2 Tap / to take a pho

Custom-designed Features 16Steady recordingYou can use the Steady recording feature to minimise motion blur while recording a video.Launch the Camera

Custom-designed Features 17Related contentYou can edit and customise related content in the Gallery.1 While viewing a picture preview, tap .2 When th

Custom-designed Features 18Making a GIFYou can easily make a GIF file using recorded video.1 At the desired starting point while watching the video, t

1About this user guideThank you for choosing this LG product. Please carefully read this user guide before using the device for the first time to ensu

Custom-designed Features 193 Edit the slideshow as desired and tap SET WALLPAPER.Face recognitionFace recognition overviewYou can release the screen l

Custom-designed Features 20Precautions for face recognitionFace recognition accuracy may decrease in the following cases. To increase its accuracy, ch

Custom-designed Features 21Unlocking the screen with your faceYou can release the screen lock with your face instead of Pattern, PIN, or Password.1 Ta

Custom-designed Features 22Unlocking the screen with your face when the screen is turned offWith the screen turned off, raise your device and look at

Custom-designed Features 23Multi-tasking featureMulti windowYou can use two apps at the same time by separating the screen into the multiple windows.W

Custom-designed Features 24quick shareYou can share a photo or video to the app you want immediately after taking it.1 Tap , then take a photo or

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Basic Functions 26Product components and accessoriesThe following items are included with your device.• Device• Stereo headset• USB cable• Charger

Basic Functions 27Parts overviewFront camera lensProximity/Ambient light sensorEarpieceTouch screenMicrophoneStereo headset jackNano-SIM card trayNano

Basic Functions 28• Proximity/Ambient light sensor - Proximity sensor: During a call, the proximity sensor turns off the screen and disables touch fu

2About this user guideInstructional noticesWARNING: Situations that could cause injury to the user and third parties.CAUTION: Situations that may ca

Basic Functions 29Turning the power on or offTurning the power onWhen the power is turned off, press and hold the Power/Lock key.• When the device is

Basic Functions 30Installing the SIM cardInsert the SIM (Subscriber Identity Module) card provided by your service provider to start using your device

Basic Functions 313 Put the SIM card on the card tray with the gold-coloured contacts facing downwards.Put the primary SIM card on the SIM card tray 1

Basic Functions 32Precautions when using the SIM card• Do not lose your SIM card. LG is not responsible for damage and other issues caused by loss or

Basic Functions 33• The memory card is an optional item and is sold separately.• Frequent writing and erasing of data may shorten the memory card li

Basic Functions 34BatteryCharging the batteryBefore using the device, fully charge the battery.Connect one end of the charging cable to the charger, i

Basic Functions 35Precautions when using the device• Ensure that the inside of the device does not make contact with a metallic object or water.• Ma

Basic Functions 36Touch screenYou can familiarise yourself with how to control your device by using touch screen gestures.TappingLightly tap with your

Basic Functions 37Double-tappingTap twice quickly to zoom in or out on a web page or map.DraggingTouch and hold an item, such as an app or widget, the

Basic Functions 38SwipingTouch the screen with your finger and move it quickly without pausing. You can use this gesture to scroll through a list, a w

3Table of contents01Custom-designed Features13 Camera features16 Gallery features18 Making collage wallpapers19 Face recognition23 Multi-tasking

Basic Functions 39• A touch screen failure may occur if you use the device near a magnetic, metallic or conductive material.• If you use the device

Basic Functions 40Home screen layoutYou can view all apps and organise widgets and folders on the Home screen.Status barWeather widgetFolderHome touch

Basic Functions 41• Quick access area: Fix main apps at the bottom of the screen so that they can be accessed from any Home screen canvas.• Home tou

Basic Functions 42Status iconsWhen there is a notification for an unread message, calendar event or alarm, the status bar displays the corresponding n

Basic Functions 43Notifications panelYou can open the notifications panel by dragging the status bar downward on the main screen.• To open the quick

Basic Functions 44Switching the screen orientationYou can set the screen orientation to automatically switch according to the device's physical o

Basic Functions 45• To configure the Home screen settings, touch and hold on a blank area of the Home screen, then select Home screen settings. See H

Basic Functions 46Viewing the background themeYou can view only the background image by hiding the apps and widgets on the Home screen.Spread two fing

Basic Functions 47Using folders from the Home screenCreating foldersOn the Home screen, touch and hold an app, then drag it over another app.• A new

Basic Functions 48• Grid: Change the app arrangement mode for the Home screen.• Hide apps: Select which apps you want to hide from the Home screen.•

4Table of contents03Useful Apps61 Installing and uninstalling apps62 App trash62 Phone66 Messaging67 Camera79 Gallery84 Contacts86 QuickMemo+88 Cloc

Basic Functions 49Setting a screen lockThere are several options available for configuring the screen lock settings.1 Tap Settings Display Loc

Basic Functions 50Lock screen settingsYou can customise the following lock screen settings.1 Tap Settings Display Lock screen.2 Customise the

Basic Functions 51KnockONYou can turn the screen on or off by double-tapping the screen.• This option is available only on the Home screen provided b

Basic Functions 52Memory card encryptionYou can encrypt and protect data saved on the memory card. The encrypted data in the memory card cannot be acc

Basic Functions 53Taking screenshotsYou can take screenshots of the current screen you are viewing.Via a shortcutPress and hold the Power/Lock key and

Basic Functions 54Entering textUsing the Smart keyboardYou can use the Smart keyboard to enter and edit text.With the Smart keyboard, you can view tex

Basic Functions 55Suggesting wordsSmart keyboard automatically analyses your usage patterns to suggest frequently used words as you type. The longer y

Basic Functions 56• This option is available on the QWERTY, QWERTZ and AZERTY keyboards.• This function may not be supported for some languages.Cust

Basic Functions 57Splitting the keyboardYou can split the keyboard in half and place each piece on either side of the screen when the screen is in lan

Basic Functions 58Entering text by using voiceOn the keyboard, touch and hold and then select .• To maximise the voice command recognition, speak

5Guidelines for safe and efficient usePlease read these simple guidelines. Not following these guidelines may be dangerous or illegal.Should a fault o

Basic Functions 59Clip TrayIf 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.

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Useful Apps 61Installing and uninstalling appsInstalling appsAccess an app store to search and download apps.• You can use SmartWorld, Play Store or

Useful Apps 62App trashYou can view the uninstalled apps on the Home screen. You can also reinstall apps which were uninstalled within 24 hours from n

Useful Apps 63Making a call from the keypad1 Tap Dial.2 Make a call by using a method of your choice:• Enter a phone number and tap .• Touch

Useful Apps 64Rejecting a callTo reject an incoming call, drag across the incoming call screen.• To send a rejection message, drag the rejection me

Useful Apps 65Viewing missed callsIf there is a missed call, the status bar at the top of the screen displays .To view missed call details, drag the

Useful Apps 66Viewing call recordsTo view recent call records, tap Call logs. Then, you can use the following functions:• To view detailed ca

Useful Apps 67Reading a messageYou can view exchanged messages organised by contact.1 Tap .2 Select a contact from the message list.Configuring m

Useful Apps 68Changing the camera modeYou can select a camera mode that suits your environment to take a photo or record a video easily and convenient

6Guidelines for safe and efficient useProduct care and maintenance• Use only in-box accessories which are authorised by LG. LG does not guarantee any

Useful Apps 69Taking a photo1 Select a camera mode and tap the subject to focus the camera on.2 Tap to take a photo.• You can also press the Volume

Useful Apps 70Photo size Select values for aspect ratio and size for taking photos.Video resolutionSelect values for resolution and size for recording

Useful Apps 71• When using the front camera, you can adjust the filter and skin tone.Various camera modesPanoramaYou can create a panoramic photo by

Useful Apps 72FoodYou can take a photo using the control slide bar on the right of the screen.1 In the AUTO mode, tap MODE .2 To take a photo, tap

Useful Apps 73Photo size Select values for aspect ratio and size for taking photos.Video resolutionSelect values for resolution and size for recording

Useful Apps 74• When using the front camera, you can adjust the filter and skin tone.Other useful features in the Camera appBurst shotYou can take co

Useful Apps 75Switching between camerasYou can switch between the front and rear cameras to suit your environment.On the camera screen, tap or drag t

Useful Apps 76Zoom in or outYou can use zoom in or out on the camera screen while taking a photo or recording a video.• On the camera screen, pinch o

Useful Apps 77• To use this feature, switch to the front camera mode, then tap Selfie shot Gesture shot.• Make sure that your palm and fist are

Useful Apps 78Gesture viewAfter taking a selfie with the front camera, you can preview the selfie immediately by placing the screen close to your face

7Guidelines for safe and efficient use• Do not use, touch or attempt to remove or fix broken, chipped or cracked glass. Damage to the glass display d

Useful Apps 79GalleryGallery overviewYou can view and manage photos and videos saved on your device.1 Tap .• Saved photos and videos are display

Useful Apps 80• To display the menu items, gently tap the screen. To hide the menu items, tap the screen again.Floating buttonTo quickly move to the

Useful Apps 81Related contentYou can edit and customise related content in the Gallery.1 While viewing a picture preview, tap .2 When the icon relate

Useful Apps 82Playing a videoAdd to or remove from your favourites.Choose screen ratio.Adjust the sound volume.Rewind the video.Access additional opti

Useful Apps 83Making a GIFYou can easily make a GIF file using recorded video.1 At the desired starting point while watching the video, tap Create

Useful Apps 84Sharing filesYou can share files by using one of the following options:• While viewing a photo, tap to share the file by using the met

Useful Apps 85Adding contacts to the speed dial list1 On the contact list screen, tap Speed dial.2 Tap Add contact from a speed dial number.3 Sele

Useful Apps 86Creating groups1 On the contact list screen, tap Groups New group.2 Enter a new group name.3 Tap Add members, select contacts, the

Useful Apps 87Writing notes on a photo1 Tap QuickMemo+.2 Tap to take a photo, then tap OK.• The photo is automatically attached into the notepa

Useful Apps 88• Photo memos: View notes created by .• Trash: View deleted notes.• New category: Add categories.• : Rearrange, add or delete categ

8Guidelines for safe and efficient useRoad safetyCheck the laws and regulations on the use of devices in the area when you drive.• Do not use a hand-

Useful Apps 89TimerYou can set the timer to trigger an alarm after a specified period of time.1 Tap Essentials Clock Timer.2 Set the time and

Useful Apps 90CalendarCalendar overviewYou can use the calendar to manage events and tasks.Adding events1 Tap Essentials Calendar.2 Select a dat

Useful Apps 91MusicYou can play and manage songs or music albums.1 Tap Essentials Music.2 Select a category.3 Select a music file.Select a repea

Useful Apps 92CalculatorYou can use two types of calculators: the simple calculator and the scientific calculator.1 Tap Essentials Calculator.2

Useful Apps 93Managing email accountsTo view or edit your email account settings, tap Settings.• To add an account, tap Add account.• To delete

Useful Apps 94Audio RecorderYou can record and save your voice or others’ voices from important events. Recorded voice files can be played back or sha

Useful Apps 95File ManagerYou can view and manage files saved on your device or cloud.1 Tap Management File Manager.2 Tap and select the desir

Useful Apps 96LG SmartWorldYou can download a variety of games, audio content, apps and fonts provided by LG Electronics. Customise your device to sui

Useful Apps 973 After the call connects, follow the service associate’s instructions to enter a six-digit access number.• Your device is remotely con

Useful Apps 98DocsCreate documents or edit documents created online or from another device. Share and edit documents together with others.DriveUpload,