LG LGH990DS User Manual

ENGLISHMFL69734401 (1.0) www.lg.comUSER GUIDELG-H990ds

9Guidelines for safe and efficient useAvoid damage to your hearingTo prevent possible hearing damage, do not listen at high volume levels for long per

Useful Apps 99ClockAlarmYou can set an alarm to trigger it at a specified time.1 Tap Tools Clock Alarm.2 Tap to add a new alarm.3 Configure

Useful Apps 100StopwatchYou can use the stopwatch to record a lap time.1 Tap Tools Clock Stopwatch.2 Tap Start to initiate the stopwatch.• To

Useful Apps 101ContactsContacts overviewYou can save and manage contacts.Tap LG Contacts.Adding contactsAdding new contacts1 On the contact list

Useful Apps 102Contacts listEditing contacts1 On the contact list screen, select a contact.2 On the contact detail screen, tap and edit details.3 Ta

Useful Apps 103LG HealthLG Health overviewYou can manage your health and maintain good exercise habits by keeping track of the exercises you do.Gettin

Useful Apps 104• : View your exercise log on the day you want to check.• : Begin tracking an exercise. The route and amount of your physical exerci

Useful Apps 105Registering a device for remote controlYou can register a device you want to control remotely with your device.1 Tap LG QuickRemo

Useful Apps 106LG SmartWorldYou can download a variety of games, audio content, apps and fonts provided by LG Electronics. Customise your device to su

Useful Apps 107LG BackupYou can back up, restore and move the data saved on your device.1 Tap Management LG Backup.You can also tap Settings

Useful Apps 1081 Tap Management RemoteCall Service.2 Connect a call to an LG Customer Service Centre.3 After the call connects, follow the servi

10Guidelines for safe and efficient useIn aircraftWireless devices can cause interference in aircraft.• Turn your device off before boarding any airc

Useful Apps 109Google appsYou can use Google apps by setting a Google account. The Google account registration window appears automatically when you u

Useful Apps 110PhotosView or share photos or albums saved on your device.Play Movies & TVUse your Google account to rent or purchase movies. Purch

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Phone Settings 112SettingsYou can customise the device settings in accordance with your preferences.Tap Settings.• Tap and enter a keyword in th

Phone Settings 113Wi-FiYou can connect to nearby devices over a Wi-Fi network.Connecting to a Wi-Fi network1 On the settings screen, tap Networks Wi

Phone Settings 114Wi-Fi DirectYou can connect your device to other devices that support Wi-Fi Direct to share data directly with them. You do not need

Phone Settings 115BluetoothYou can connect your device to nearby devices that support Bluetooth to exchange data with them. Connect your device to a B

Phone Settings 116Mobile dataYou can turn on or off mobile data. You can also manage mobile data usage.Turning on mobile data1 On the settings screen,

Phone Settings 117Share & connectNFCYou can use the device as a transportation card or credit card. You can also share data with the other device.

Phone Settings 118File sharingYou can send and receive files between your device and other LG devices or tablets.• See Sending or receiving files for

11Guidelines for safe and efficient useBattery information and care• You do not need to completely discharge the battery before recharging. Unlike ot

Phone Settings 119Screen sharingYou can play the screen and sound of the device on a different device, such as a TV, that supports the Miracast functi

Phone Settings 120PrintingYou can connect your device to a Bluetooth printer and print photos or documents saved on the device.1 On the settings scree

Phone Settings 121TetheringUSB tetheringYou can connect the device to another device via USB and share mobile data.1 Connect your device and other dev

Phone Settings 122Wi-Fi hotspotYou can set the device as a wireless router so that other devices can connect to the Internet by using your device&apos

Phone Settings 123Bluetooth tetheringA Bluetooth-connected device can connect to the Internet by using your device's mobile data.1 On the setting

Phone Settings 124Mobile networksYou can customise mobile data settings.1 On the settings screen, tap Networks More Mobile networks.2 Customise th

Phone Settings 125Configuring VPN settings1 Tap a VPN from the VPNS list.2 Enter the VPN user account details and tap CONNECT.• To save the account d

Phone Settings 126• Hi-Fi Quad DAC: Connect to the earpiece, speaker or other external audio devices and use any of them as a Hi-Fi Quad DAC.• More

Phone Settings 127• Brightness: Use the slide bar to change the device's screen brightness. To automatically adjust screen brightness according

Phone Settings 128GeneralLanguage & keyboardYou can customise language and keyboard settings for your device.1 On the settings screen, tap General

12Guidelines for safe and efficient useDriver Safety TipsYour mobile telephone gives you the powerful ability to communicate almost anywhere, anytime,

Phone Settings 129• Low power location estimation: Estimate the device location by using low power consumption.• Google Location History: Configure

Phone Settings 130AccessibilityYou can manage accessibility plug-ins installed on your device.1 On the settings screen, tap General Accessibility.2

Phone Settings 131• Hearing Turn off all sounds: Mute all sounds and lower volume on the receiver.• Hearing Audio type: Select the audio type.•

Phone Settings 132Shortcut keysYou can use the volume keys to directly launch apps when the screen is turned off or locked.1 On the settings screen, t

Phone Settings 133• Phone administrators: Allow privileges to restrict the control or use of the device to particular apps.• Unknown sources: Allow

Phone Settings 134StorageYou can view and manage internal storage on the device or storage space of the memory card.1 On the settings screen, tap Gene

Phone Settings 135MemoryYou can view the average amount of memory usage over a certain period of time and the memory occupied by an app.1 On the setti

Phone Settings 136• Automatic restore: Automatically restore backup settings and data when reinstalling an app.• Network settings reset: Reset Wi-Fi

Appendix05

Appendix 138LG Language SettingsSelect a language to use on your device.• Tap Settings General Language & keyboard Language ADD LANGUA

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Appendix 139Installing LG Bridge on a computer1 Go to www.lg.com from your computer.2 In the search bar, enter the name of your device.3 Click Downloa

Appendix 140LG 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 141FAQThis chapter lists some problems you might encounter when using your phone. Some problems require you to call your service provider, bu

Appendix 142Message Possible causes Possible corrective measuresCalls not availableDialling error New network not authorised.New SIM card inserted. Ch

Appendix 143Message Possible causes Possible corrective measuresFiles do not openUnsupported file formatCheck the supported file formats.The screen do

Appendix 144Anti-Theft GuideSet up your device to prevent other people from using it if it's been reset to factory settings without your permissi

Appendix 145More informationOpen Source Software Notice InformationTo obtain the source code under GPL, LGPL, MPL, and other open source licenses, tha

Appendix 146DOLBY AUDIOManufactured under license from Dolby Laboratories. Dolby, Dolby Audio, and the double-D symbol are trademarks of Dolby Laborat

Appendix 147Laser safety statementCaution!This product employs a Laser system. To ensure proper use of this product, please read this owner’s manual c

Custom-designed Features 14Second screenSecond screen overviewSecond screen lets you open apps and see urgent info without searching for it on the mai

Custom-designed Features 15Expandable notificationsWhen a notification comes in, tap the expandable view icon to view the notification.Second screenEx

Custom-designed Features 16Signature WallpaperYou can create a personalised lock screen wallpaper by using the first letter of your signature from the

Custom-designed Features 17Video recording featuresWide-angle cameraYou can take photos or record videos with a wider range than your actual field of

Custom-designed Features 18Steady recordingYou can use the Steady recording feature to minimise motion blur while recording a video.Launch the Camera

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 19Tracking focus while using the cameraYou can track and maintain focus on an object while taking photos or recording videos.

Custom-designed Features 20Audio recording featuresHD Audio Recorder overviewYou can configure the audio settings manually so that you can record audi

Custom-designed Features 21Studio mode You can play an audio file and record your voice at the same time.You can record your voice along with the back

Custom-designed Features 22Other useful features for use of the HD Audio Recorder appGAINYou can adjust the sensitivity of the sound recorded by the m

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 24Overview screenThe Overview screen provides a preview of your recently used apps.To view the list of recently used apps, ta

Custom-designed Features 25Precautions for fingerprint recognitionFingerprint recognition accuracy may decrease due to a number of reasons. To maximis

Custom-designed Features 26Registering fingerprintsYou can register and save your fingerprint on the device to use fingerprint identification.1 Tap

Custom-designed Features 273 Follow the on-screen instructions.• Repeat scanning the fingerprint by moving your finger little by little until the fin

Custom-designed Features 28quick shareYou can share a photo or video to the app you want immediately after taking it.1 Tap , then take a photo or

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

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Basic Functions 30Product components and accessoriesThe following items are included with your device.• Device• Battery• Stereo headset• USB cable

Basic Functions 31Parts overviewMicrophoneProximity/Ambient light sensorFront camera lensStereo headset jackMicrophoneTouch screenSpeakerEarpieceIR se

Basic Functions 32• Proximity/Ambient light sensor - Proximity sensor: During a call, the proximity sensor turns off the screen and disables touch fu

Basic Functions 33• Do not put heavy objects on the device or sit on it. Failure to do so may damage the touch screen.• Screen-protective film or ac

Basic Functions 34Installing the SIM cardInsert the SIM (Subscriber Identity Module) card provided by your service provider to start using your device

Basic Functions 35Inserting the memory cardInsert the memory card into your device.The device can support up to a 2 TB microSD card. Depending on the

Basic Functions 36Removing the memory cardUnmount the memory card before removing it for safety.1 Tap Settings General Storage .2 Remove th

Basic Functions 373 Align the battery with the battery contacts 1 and insert it in place 2. Then put the back cover onto the device 3.21Battery contac

Basic Functions 38Removing the batteryOpen the back cover and pull out the battery.• Turn off the device before removing the battery. Failure to do s

3Table of contents01Custom-designed Features14 Second screen16 Signature Wallpaper17 Video recording features20 Audio recording features23 Multi-

Basic Functions 39• Remove the charger from the power socket after the device is fully charged. This prevents unnecessary power consumption.• Anothe

Basic Functions 40Touch screenYou can familiarise yourself with how to control your device by using touch screen gestures.TappingLightly tap with your

Basic Functions 41Double-tappingTap twice quickly to zoom in or out on a web page or map.DraggingTouch an item, such as an app or widget, then move yo

Basic Functions 42Pinching and spreadingPinch two fingers to zoom out such as on a photo or map. To zoom in, spread your fingers apart.• Do not expos

Basic Functions 43Home screenHome screen overviewThe Home screen is the starting point for accessing various functions and apps on your device. Tap o

Basic Functions 44• Second screen: Launch apps and view urgent information without using the search on the main screen.• Status bar: View status ico

Basic Functions 45Editing the Home touch buttonsYou can rearrange the Home touch buttons or add frequently used functions to the Home touch buttons ar

Basic Functions 46Mute mode is onGPS is onHotspot is onNo SIM cardNFC is on• Some of these icons may appear differently or may not appear at all, dep

Basic Functions 47Switching the screen orientationYou can set the screen orientation to automatically switch, according to the device's physical

Basic Functions 48Viewing the background themeYou can view only the background image by hiding the apps and widgets on the Home screen.Spread two fing

4Table of contents03Useful Apps64 Installing and uninstalling apps65 Uninstalled apps66 Phone70 Messaging71 Camera89 Gallery92 Music93 E-mail9

Basic Functions 49Using folders from the Home screenCreating foldersOn the Home screen, touch and hold an app, then drag it over another app.• A new

Basic Functions 50Screen lockScreen lock overviewYour device's screen turns off and locks itself if you press the Power/Lock key. This also happe

Basic Functions 51Secure start-up settingsWhen you select Knock Code, Pattern, PIN or Password as a screen lock method, you can configure your device

Basic Functions 52• Available setting items may vary, depending on the selected screen lock method.KnockONYou can turn the screen on or off by double

Basic Functions 53Creating a Knock Code1 Tap Settings Display Lock screen Select screen lock Knock Code.2 Tap the squares in a pattern of

Basic Functions 54• To encrypt the memory card, make sure that a screen lock is set using a PIN or password.• Once memory card encryption starts, so

Basic Functions 55Entering textUsing the Smart keyboardYou can use the Smart keyboard to enter and edit text.With the Smart keyboard, you can view tex

Basic Functions 56Suggesting wordsSmart keyboard automatically analyses your usage patterns to suggest frequently used words as you type. The longer y

Basic Functions 57• This option is available on the QWERTY, QWERTZ and AZERTY keyboards.• This function may not be supported for some languages.Cust

Basic Functions 58Splitting the keyboardYou can split the keyboard in half and place each piece on either side of the screen when the screen is in lan

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 59Entering text by using voiceOn the keyboard, touch and hold and then select .• To maximise the voice command recognition, speak

Basic Functions 60Clip 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.

Basic Functions 61Viewing content from nearby devicesYou can view content from various devices, such as a computer, NAS or mobile device, by using the

Basic Functions 62Sending files to a computerYou can quickly send large files to your computer.1 Install LG Bridge on your computer.2 Start LG Bridge

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Useful Apps 64Installing and uninstalling appsInstalling appsAccess an app store to search and download apps.• You can use SmartWorld, Play Store or

Useful Apps 65Uninstalling by using the settings menuTap Settings General Apps, select an app, then tap Uninstall.Uninstalling apps from the a

Useful Apps 66PhoneVoice callMake a phone call by using one of the available methods, such as manually entering a phone number and making a call from

Useful Apps 67Answering a callTo answer a call, drag to the outside of the circle on the incoming call screen.• When the stereo headset is connecte

Useful Apps 68Functions accessible during a callDuring a call, you can access a variety of functions by tapping on-screen buttons:• Contacts: View th

6Guidelines for safe and efficient use• This device meets RF exposure guidelines when used either in the normal use position against the ear or when

Useful Apps 69Viewing call recordsTo view recent call records, tap Call logs. Then, you can use the following functions:• To view detailed ca

Useful Apps 70MessagingSending a messageYou can create and send messages to your contacts using the Messaging app.• Sending messages abroad may incur

Useful Apps 71CameraStarting the cameraYou can take a photo or record a video to cherish all of your memorable moments.Tap .• Before taking a pho

Useful Apps 72AUTO modeYou can take photos or record videos by selecting a variety of camera modes and options.1 Launch the Camera app, then select th

Useful Apps 73Recording a video1 Select a camera mode and tap the subject to focus the camera on.2 Tap .• To take a photo while recording a video, t

Useful Apps 74Tracking focusWhen the subject is touched, the video is recorded tracking the focus even if the subject is moving.(Available when the st

Useful Apps 75Various camera modesPopoutYou can take a photo or record a video by using both the standard and wide-angle of the dual camera at the bac

Useful Apps 76Multi-viewYou can take multiple photos or videos in the form of a collage by using the front and rear cameras. Photos and videos can be

Useful Apps 77Delete all the clips.Save the video.Timeline.Preview the selected clip.Play all the clips.Delete the selected clip.Select Multi-view lay

Useful Apps 78Slo-moYou can create an entertaining video by changing the moving speeds of subjects in your video. This feature allows you to record a

7Guidelines for safe and efficient use• Use a dry cloth to clean the exterior of the unit (do not use solvents such as benzene, thinner or alcohol).•

Useful Apps 79Burst shotYou can take continuous shots of photos to create moving pictures.In the AUTO mode, touch and hold .• Continuous shots are ta

Useful Apps 802 Customise the following camera settings.Adjust exposure level.Adjust shutter speed.Adjust ISO speed.Adjust white balance.Adjust focus.

Useful Apps 81Save as RAWThe image is stored as a RAW file format so that you can modify it. The DNG file is created while taking a photo, then saved

Useful Apps 82Customising the camera optionsYou can customise a variety of camera options to suit your preferences.Tap on the screen.Video resolution

Useful Apps 83Other useful features in the Camera appZoom leverYou can control the zoom on the Second screen while recording a video.AE/AF lockYou can

Useful Apps 84Focus peaking1 In the MANUAL camera or MANUAL video mode, tap FOCUS.2 Use the focus peaking control slide bar on the right of the screen

Useful Apps 85Switching between camerasYou can switch between the front and rear cameras to suit your environment.On the camera screen, tap or drag t

Useful Apps 86• The zoom feature is not available when using the front camera in selfie mode.Selfie shotYou can use the front camera to view your fac

Useful Apps 87Auto shotYou can use the face detection feature to take selfies easily and conveniently. You can set the device so that, when you look a

Useful Apps 88Gesture viewAfter taking a selfie with the front camera, you can preview the selfie immediately by placing the screen close to your face

8Guidelines for safe and efficient useEfficient device operationElectronics devicesAll devices may receive interference, which could affect performanc

Useful Apps 89GalleryGallery overviewYou can view and manage photos and videos saved on your device.1 Tap .• Saved photos and videos are display

Useful Apps 90Editing photos1 While viewing a photo, tap .2 Use a variety of effects and tools to edit the photo.3 Tap to apply changes.4 Tap SAVE

Useful Apps 91Editing videos1 While viewing a video, tap .2 Use a variety of effects and edit tools to edit the video.Adjust the video duration.Autom

Useful Apps 92MusicYou can play and manage songs or music albums.1 Tap Music.2 Select a category.3 Select a music file.Switch to the playlist.Sear

Useful Apps 93E-mailE-mail overviewYou can register an email account to your device and then you can check and send emails from your device.• If you

Useful Apps 94Checking email1 Tap and select a mail box.2 Select an email from the email list.• The email message appears.Sending email1 Tap .2 En

Useful Apps 95Syncing eventsTap Calendars to sync, and select a calendar to sync.• When your events are saved from the device to your Google acco

Useful Apps 96QuickMemo+QuickMemo+ overviewYou can make creative notes by using a variety of options on this advanced notepad feature, such as image m

Useful Apps 97Writing 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 98Managing foldersYou can view notes grouped by the type of the notes.1 Tap QuickMemo+.2 At the top of the screen, tap and select a