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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E-mail

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 associates 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.

Google

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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