LG X Power 2 M320 16Gb Black Blue: Useful Apps
Useful Apps: LG X Power 2 M320 16Gb Black Blue
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Useful Apps
Installing and uninstalling apps
Installing apps
Access an app store to search and download apps.
• You can use Smar
tWorld, Play Store or the app store provided by
your service provider.
• Some app stores may require you to create an account and sign in.
• Some apps may charge fees.
• If you use mobile data, you may be charged for data usage, depending
on your pricing plan.
• SmartWorld may not be supported depending on the area or service
provider.
Uninstalling apps
Uninstall apps that you no longer use from your device.
Uninstalling with the touch and hold gesture
On the Home screen, touch and hold the app to uninstall, then drag it over
Uninstall at the top of the screen.
You can also touch and hold the app, then tap an app or widget that
is
attached to uninstall.
• If apps were uninstalled within 24 hours, you can reinstall them. See
Uninstalled apps
for details.
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Uninstalling by using the settings menu
Tap Settings General Apps, select an app, then tap Uninstall.
Uninstalling apps from the app store
To uninstall an app, access the app store from which you download the
app and uninstall it.
• Some apps cannot be uninstalled by users.
Uninstalled apps
You can view the uninstalled apps on the Home screen. You can also
reinstall apps which were uninstalled within 24 hours from now.
1
Tap Uninstalled apps.
2
Activate the desired function:
• Reinstall: 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 screen only. If you
uninstall apps while using the EasyHome screen or other launcher, they
are immediately and permanently removed from the device.
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Phone
Voice call
Make a phone call by using one of the available methods, such as manually
entering a phone number and making a call from the contact list or the
list of recent calls.
Making a call from the keypad
1
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 c
ontact list, and then tap
.
• To enter "+" when making an international call, touch and hold number
0.
• See
Adding contacts
for details on how to add phone numbers to the
speed dial list.
Making a call from the contact list
1
Tap Contacts.
2
From the contact list, select a contact and tap .
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Answering a call
To answer a call, drag to the outside of the circle on the incoming call
screen.
• When the stereo headset is connected, you can make calls by using the
c
all/end button on the headset.
• To end a call simply by pressing the Power/Lock key, tap
Settings
Networks Call Common Answer and end calls, then turn on
End call with the Power key.
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, tap
Settings Networks
Call
Common Call blocking & Decline with message Decline
with message.
• When a call is coming in, press the Volume Up (+), Volume Down (-) or
P
ower/Lock key to mute ringtone or vibration, hold the call.
Viewing missed calls
If there is a missed call, the status bar at the top of the screen displays .
To view missed call details, drag the status bar downwards. You can also
tap
Call logs.
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Functions accessible during a call
During a call, you can access a variety of functions by tapping the on-
screen buttons:
• Contacts: View the c
ontact list during a call.
• End: End a c
all.
• Dialpad: Displ
ay or hide the dial pad.
• Speaker:
Turn on the speakerphone function.
• Mute: Mute your v
oice so that your voice cannot be heard by the other
party.
• Bluetooth: Switch the c
all to a Bluetooth device that is paired and
connected.
•
: Access additional call options.
• Available settings items may vary depending on the area or service
provider.
Making a three-way calling
You can make a call to another contact during a call.
1
During a call, tap Add call.
2
Enter a phone number and tap .
• The two calls are displayed on the screen at the same time, and the
fir
st call is put on hold.
3
To start a conference call, tap Merge calls.
• You may be charged a fee for each call. Consult with your service
provider for more information.
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Viewing call records
To view recent call records, tap Call logs. Then, you can use the
following functions:
• To view detailed call records, select a contact. To make a call to the
selected c
ontact, 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.
Configuring call options
You can configure various call options.
1
Tap Dial or Call logs.
2
Tap Call settings and then configure the options to suit your
preferences.
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Messaging
Sending a message
You can create and send messages to your contacts using the Messaging
app.
• Sending messages abroad may incur additional charges. Consult with
your service provider for more information.
1
Tap .
2
Tap .
3
Specify a recipient and create a message.
• To attach files, tap
.
• To access optional menu items, tap
.
4
Tap Send to send the message.
Reading a message
You can view exchanged messages organised by contact.
1
Tap .
2
Select a thread from the thread list.
Configuring messaging settings
You can change messaging settings to suit your preferences.
1
Tap .
2
Tap Settings from the message list.
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Camera
Starting the camera
You can take a photo or record a video to cherish all of your memorable
moments.
T a p
.
• Before taking a photo or recording a video, wipe the camera lens with a
soft cloth.
• Be careful not to stain the camera lens with your fingers or other
foreign substance.
• If the battery level is lower than 5%, charge the battery before using
the camera.
• 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.
Auto mode
You can take photos or record videos by selecting a variety of shooting
modes and options.
Turn the flash on
or off.
Start the Gallery.
Switch between front
Record videos.
and rear cameras.
Take photos.
Apply a film filter
effect.
Back to the previous
screen.
Change the camera
options.
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Taking a photo
1
Tap the subject to focus the camera on.
2
Tap to take a photo.
• You can also press the Volume Down (-) or Volume Up (+) key to
tak
e a photo.
• When the screen is turned off or locked, start the camera by pressing
the Volume Down (-) key twice. To activate this function, tap
Settings
General and turn on Shorcut keys.
Recording a video
1
Tap the subject to focus the camera on.
2
Tap .
• To take a photo while recording a video, tap
.
• To pause the video recording, tap
. To resume the video recording,
tap
.
3
Tap to end the video recording.
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.
Photo size Select values for aspect ratio and size for taking photos.
Select values for resolution and size for recording
Video resolution
videos.
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Obtain photos in vivid colours, and get compensated
effects even when they are taken against the light.
HDR
These functions are provided by the high dynamic range
(HDR) technology equipped in the camera of the device.
Set the timer to automatically take photos after a
Timer
specified period of time.
Cheese shutter Take photos with voice commands.
Tag locations Save the image with GPS location data.
Display guide grids to so that you can take photos
Grid
or record videos based on the horizontal and vertical
reference lines.
Select Internal storage and SD card.
Storage
(Available when the memory card is inserted.)
Simple view Hide all menus from the camera screen.
Additional options on the front camera
Customise selfie shot settings.
Selfie shot
• Gesture shot: Shoo
t using the Gesture shot feature.
• Auto shot: Shoo
t when the camera detects a face.
Choose whether to use Gesture view to view the taken
Gesture view
photo immediately after taking a photo.
Save as flipped Save as flipped images after taking selfies.
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Other useful features in the Camera app
Burst shot
You can take continuous shots of photos to create moving pictures.
On the camera screen, touch and hold
.
• Continuous shots are taken at a fast speed while
is held down.
• Up to thirty (30) continuous photos can be taken.
Simple view
Tap Simple view to hide menus on the camera screen. Tap to
display them.
AE/AF lock
You can fix the current exposure level and focus position by touching and
holding the screen on the camera screen. To turn off the feature, tap a
blank area on the screen.
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Switching between cameras
You can switch between the front and rear cameras to suit your
environment.
On the camera screen, tap
or drag the screen in any direction to switch
between the front and rear cameras.
• Use the front camera to take selfies. See
Selfie shot
for details.
Switching between standard and wide-angle
cameras
Switch between standard and wide-angle on the front camera to take
photos or record videos to suit your preferences.
• Tap
/ to switch between the standard and wide-angle camera.
Zoom in or out
You can use zoom in or out on the camera screen while taking a photo or
recording a video.
• On the camera screen, pinch or spread two fingers to zoom in or out,
then use the displ
ayed +/- slide bar.
• The zoom feature is not available when using the front camera in selfie
mode.
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Selfie shot
You can use the front camera to view your face on the screen and take
selfies.
Gesture shot
You can take selfies 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.
• After 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 available while using some of the camera features.
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Auto shot
You can use the face detection feature to take selfies easily and
conveniently. You can set the device so that, when you look at the screen,
the front camera detects your face and takes a selfie automatically.
• The white coloured guide frame appears when the front camera
detects your fac
e. If the subject within the guide frame stops moving,
the guide frame colour turns blue, 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, touch and hold
. You can also show your
palm to the camera, then clench your fist twice quickly.
• Four photos are taken at about two seconds interval after a timer
del
ay of three seconds.
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Gesture view
After taking a selfie with the front camera, you can preview the selfie
immediately by placing the screen close to your face.
• Tap Gesture view to enable the Gesture view feature.
• Only one preview is available each time a photo is taken.
• If you rotate the device while in preview screen, the screen switches to
camera mode.
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 taken in
the camera options. See
Customising the camera options
for details.
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Gallery
Gallery overview
You can view and manage photos and videos saved on your device.
1
Tap .
• Saved photos and videos are displayed by folder.
2
Tap a folder 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 pho
to.
• While viewing a video, swipe left or right to rewind or fast-forward
the video.
• 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.
Viewing photos
Back to the previous
Access additional
screen.
options.
Delete images.
Add to or remove
Share images.
from your favourites.
Start the camera.
Edit images.
• To display the menu items, gently tap the screen. To hide the menu
items, tap the screen again.
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Editing photos
1
While viewing a photo, tap .
2
Use a variety of effects and tools to edit the photo.
3
Tap SAVE to save changes.
• The changes are overwritten to the original file.
• To save the edited photo as another file, tap
Save copy.
Playing a video
Edit the video.
Add to or remove
Access additional
from your
options.
favourites.
Open with QSlide.
Adjust the sound
Lock or unlock
volume.
the screen.
Fast-forward the
Rewind the video.
video.
Pause or play the
video.
• To adjust the sound volume, drag the right side of the video screen up
or down.
• To adjust the screen brightness, drag the left side of the video screen
up or down.
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Deleting files
You can delete files by using the following options:
• Touch and hold a file from the file list, then tap D
elete.
• Tap
from the file list and delete the desired files.
• Deleted files are automatically moved to T
rash and they can be
restored to the Gallery within 7 days.
• On the Gallery, tap
Trash. Tap to completely delete the files. In
this case, the files cannot be restored.
Sharing files
You can share files by using the following options:
• While viewing a photo or video, tap
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.
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Music
You can play and manage songs or music albums.
1
Tap LG Music.
2
Select a category.
3
Select a music file.
Switch to the playlist.
Search for music files.
Back to the previous screen.
Access additional options.
Add or delete favourites.
Play in random order.
Select a repeat mode.
Adjust the sound volume.
Open the music library.
Tap to play the next file / Touch
Tap to play from the beginning
and hold to fast forward.
of the current file / Double-tap
to play the previous file / Touch
and hold to rewind.
Pause or play.
• 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 permission before copying
a music file. To download or copy a music file, first check the copyright
law for the relevant country.
• This model supports Hi-Fi audio playback. Hi-Fi audio files display the
Hi-Fi icon.
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Email overview
You can register an email account to your device and then you can check
and send emails from your device.
• If you use mobile data, you may be charged for data usage depending
on your pricing plan. Consult with your service provider for more
information.
Registering email accounts
When you use the email app for the first time, register your email account.
1
Tap E-mail.
2
Select an email service provider.
3
Enter your email address and password and then tap NEXT to register
your account.
• To manually register an email account, tap MANUAL SETUP.
Managing email accounts
To view or edit your email account settings, tap Settings.
• To add an account, tap Add ac
count.
• To delete an account, tap
Remove account.
Opening another email account
If several email accounts are registered and you want to view another
account, tap
and select another one from the account list.
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Checking email
1
Tap and select a mail box.
2
Select an email from the email list.
• The email message appears.
Sending email
1
Tap .
2
Enter the recipient’s email address.
3
Enter a subject and message.
• To attach files, tap
.
• To access optional menu items, tap
.
4
Tap to send the email.
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Calendar
Calendar overview
You can use the calendar to manage events and tasks.
Adding events
1
Tap Calendar.
2
Select a date and then tap .
3
Enter event details and tap SAVE.
• If you tap a date from the calendar and the date contains events, a
pop-up window appear
s showing a list of the events. Tap an event
from the pop-up window to view the event details.
Syncing events
Tap Calendars to sync, and select a calendar to sync.
• When your events are saved from the device to your Google account,
they are automatically synced with the Google calendar, too. Then, you
can sync other devices with the Google calendar in order to make those
devices have the same events that your device has and to manage your
events on those devices.
Event pocket
You can use the event pocket to create events.
Tap
to open the event pocket and then drag content to a date in the
calendar.
•
: Manage images, text, memos and temporarily saved events. You
can also share text, images and memos from another app and save
them to the pocket. If you tap POCKET when creating an event, the
event is temporarily saved to the pocket.
•
: Manage tasks that have no deadline, such as events.
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Calculator
You can use two types of calculators: the simple calculator and the
scientific calculator.
1
Tap Tools Calculator.
2
Use the keypad to make a calculation.
• To use scientific calculator, drag the green coloured slide bar located
in the r
ight side of the screen to the left.
• To restart a calculation, touch and hold the DEL button.
Clock
Alarm
You can set an alarm to trigger it at a specified time.
1
Tap Clock Alarm.
2
Tap to add a new alarm.
3
Configure the alarm settings and tap SAVE.
• If you select a previously set alarm, you can edit the alarm.
• To delete an alarm, tap at the top of the screen. You can also touch
and hold the alarm.
World clock
You can view the current time in cities around the world.
1
Tap Clock World clock.
2
Tap and add a city.
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Timer
You can set the timer to trigger an alarm after a specified period of time.
1
Tap Clock Timer.
2
Set the time and tap Start.
• To pause the timer, tap P
ause. To resume the timer, tap Resume.
• To reset the timer settings, tap Reset.
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 pause the stopwatch.
• To resume the stopwatch, tap Resume.
• To clear all the records and restart the stopwatch, tap Reset.
Downloads
You can view, delete or share files downloaded via the Internet or apps.
Tap
Tools Downloads.
File Manager
You can view and manage files saved on your device.
1
Tap Tools File Manager.
2
Tap and select the desired storage location.
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Voice Recorder
You can record and save your voice or others’ voices from important
events. Recorded voice files can be played back or shared.
1
Tap Tools Voice Recorder.
2
Tap .
• To pause recording, tap
.
• To save the location details of recording, tap Loc
ation.
• To sync and save the event duration details which you added in
Calendar
, tap Event.
3
Tap to end recording.
• The file is saved automatically and the pre-listen screen appears.
4
Tap to play the recorded voice.
• If you tap
, recorded voice files appear. You can play a recorded
voice file from the list.
FM Radio
You can listen to FM radio.
Tap
Tools FM Radio.
• To use this app, first connect earphones to the device. The earphones
function as the radio antenna.
• This function may not be supported depending on the area.
Cell Broadcast
You can view real-time text broadcasts on emergency situations, such as
typhoons, floods and earthquakes.
Tap
Tools Cell Broadcast.
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Contacts
Contacts overview
You can save and manage contacts.
Tap
LG Contacts.
Adding contacts
Adding new contacts
1
On the contact list screen, tap .
2
Enter contact details and tap SAVE.
Importing contacts
You can import contacts from another storage device.
1
On the contact list screen, tap Manage contacts Import.
2
Select the source and target locations of the contact you want to
import, and then tap OK.
3
Select the contacts and tap IMPORT.
Adding contacts to the speed dial list
1
On the contact list screen, tap Speed dial.
2
Tap Add contact from a speed dial number.
3
Select a contact.
Searching for contacts
You can search for contacts by using one following options:
• On the contact list screen, enter a contact name in the search box.
• Scroll the contact list up or down.
• From the index of the contact list screen, tap the initial letter of a
c
ontact.
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Contacts list
Editing contacts
1
On the contact list screen, select a contact.
2
On the contact detail screen, tap and edit details.
3
Tap SAVE to save changes.
Deleting contacts
You can delete contacts by using the following options:
• On the contact list screen, touch and hold a contact you want to
delete, then tap D
elete contact.
• Tap
Delete on the contact list screen.
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 contact list screen, tap Groups New group.
2
Enter a new group name.
3
Tap Add members, select contacts, then tap ADD.
4
Tap SAVE to save the new group.
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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 charged for data usage depending
on your pricing plan.
• This feature may not be supported depending on the area or service
provider.
1
Tap LG SmartWorld.
2
Tap LG Account, then sign in.
3
Select and download content items.
Downloading SmartWorld app
If SmartWorld app is not installed, follow these steps to download it.
1
Tap Settings General About phone Common Update
Center
App Updates.
2
From the list, select SmartWorld and tap Download.
Tasks
You can register tasks to your device to easily manage schedules.
1
Tap LG Tasks.
2
Tap to add a task.
3
Enter task details and then tap SAVE.
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LG Backup
You can back up, restore and move the data saved on your device.
1
Tap Management LG Backup.
You can also tap
Settings General Backup & reset LG
Backup.
2
Follow the on-screen instructions to select whether to back up data
in the preset backup folder on the device or to copy data to other
devices.
• Resetting your device may delete backup files saved in internal storage.
To minimise data loss, copy important backup files from the LG Backup
folder in the internal storage to a computer or external storage.
• Data in a Google account will not be backed up. When you synchronise
your Google account, Google apps, Google contacts, Google calendar,
Google memo app data and apps downloaded from Play store are
stored on the Drive app automatically.
• Backup files are saved with the file extension *.lbf under the LG Backup
folder on the memory card or internal storage.
• Fully charge the battery before backing up or restoring data to avoid
unintentional powering off during the process.
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RemoteCall Service
Your device can be remotely diagnosed for resolving issues. First, make a
phone call to an LG Customer Service Centre as follows:
• To use this 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
Tap Management 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 support service
star
ts.
Chrome
Sign in to Chrome and import opened tabs, bookmarks and address bar
data from a computer to your device.
Google apps
You can use Google apps by setting a Google account. The Google account
registration window appears automatically when you use a Google app for
the first time. If you do not have a Google account, create one from your
device. For details on how to use an app, see the Help in the app.
• Some apps may not work depending on the area or service provider.
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Docs
Create documents or edit documents created online or from another
device. Share and edit documents together with others.
Drive
Upload, save, open, share and organise files from your device. Files
accessible from apps can be accessed from anywhere, including online and
offline environments.
Gmail
Register your Google email account to your device to check or send email.
Use the Google to search for web pages, images, news and more by
entering or speaking keywords.
Duo
Make a video call with your family, friends and anyone else who uses the app.
Maps
Find your location or the location of a place on the map. View geographical
information.
Photos
View or share photos or albums saved on your device.
Play Movies & TV
Use your Google account to rent or purchase movies. Purchase content
and play it anywhere.
Play Music
Purchase music files from the Play Store. Play music files saved on your
device.
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Sheets
Create spreadsheets or edit spreadsheets created online or from another
device. Share and edit spreadsheets together with others.
Slides
Create presentation material or edit presentation material created online
or from another device. Share and edit presentation material together
with others.
YouTube
Search and play videos. Upload videos on YouTube to share them with
people around the world.
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