LG LGV530KB - User Manual

4 Table of Contents 03 Useful Apps 51 Contacts 53 Messaging 54 Email 56 Camera and Video 65 Music 66 LG SmartWorld 67 Clock 68 Calculator 68 Calendar 69 Tasks 69 Audio Recorder 70 File Manager 71 Downloads 71 LG Mobile Switch 71 Google Apps 04 Settings 74 Settings 75 WIRELESS NETWORKS 77 DEVICE 82 P...

Custom-designed Features 6 Comfort View This feature reduces the amount of blue light on the screen to reduce eye strain. Turning the Comfort View On/Off • Slide the Status bar downward, tap , then tap / . OR • Tap > > Display > Comfort view , and then tap / . Adjust the Blue Light Filter 1...

Custom-designed Features 7 Gesture Shot The Gesture shot feature allows you to take a picture with a hand gesture using the front camera. To Take a Photo There are two methods for using the Gesture shot feature. • Raise your hand, with an open palm, until the front camera detects it and a box appear...

Custom-designed Features 8 KnockON The KnockON feature allows you to double-tap the screen to easily turn it on or off. Turning the Screen On While the screen is off, quickly double-tap the center of the screen to turn on the backlight and display the Lock screen. Turning the Screen Off Quickly doub...

Custom-designed Features 9 Knock Code The Knock Code feature allows you to create your own unlock code using a combination of knocks on the screen. You can access the Home screen directly when the screen is off by tapping the same sequence on the screen. • You can use your Knock Code together with t...

Custom-designed Features 10 Multi-tasking Feature Multi-window You can use two apps at the same time by separating the screen into multiple windows.While using an app, touch and hold from the Home touch buttons, then select an app from the recently-used apps list. • You can use two apps at the same ...

Custom-designed Features 11 Capture+ The Capture+ feature allows you to create memos. Using Capture+ You can use Capture+ function to easily and efficiently create memos with a saved picture or on the current device screen. 1 Slide the Status bar downward and tap . 2 Create a memo using the followin...

Custom-designed Features 12 QSlide You can display several apps simultaneously on the same screen and freely switch between them. Using QSlide 1 When an app is running, tap > QSlide . 2 The app switches to the QSlide mode. The following options are available. Switch to full-screen mode. Adjust th...

Basic Functions 15 Device Overview Front View Speaker Charger/USB cable port Microphone Volume keys QuickButton Front-facing camera Power/Lock key Headphone jack

Basic Functions 16 Back View Rear-facing camera SIM card/ microSD card tray Connecting terminals Headphone jack Allows you to plug in an optional headset for convenient, hands-free conversations. You can also plug in headphones to listen to music. Speaker Use to listen to the audio from the selected...

Basic Functions 18 Plus Pack Overview The Plus Pack is a portable speaker and battery pack designed for the LG G Pad X2 8.0 PLUS tablet.When attached to the tablet and turned on, you can listen to the tablet's sound through the Plus Pack and charge the tablet at the same time. Power Button Press to ...

Basic Functions 20 Attaching the Tablet to the Plus Pack 1 Simply line up the connecting terminals on the tablet and the Plus Pack, making sure that magnets on the Plus Pack are aligned properly with those of the tablet. 2 Adjust the angle of the stand holding both the tablet and the Plus Pack secur...

Basic Functions 21 • The tablet and Plus Pack are connected by magnets. If you grab the stand alone, the Plus Pack might be separated from the tablet and the tablet might be dropped. • Do not detach the Plus Pack while playing music or a video. • Every time you attach or detach the Plus Pack, it is ...

Basic Functions 22 Detaching the Tablet from the Plus Pack Detach the tablet holding both the tablet and the Plus Pack firmly as shown below. Charging the Battery You can charge your tablet’s battery using the included AC adapter. Charging the Tablet The Charger/USB cable port is located at the bott...

Basic Functions 23 Charge the battery before using it for first time. Use the charger included with your device to charge the battery. A computer can also be used to charge the battery by connecting the device to it using the USB cable. • Use only LG-approved chargers and cables. The use of unapprov...

Basic Functions 24 Charging the Tablet While It's Attached to the Plus Pack To charge the tablet and the Plus Pack at the same time, plug the USB cable into the micro USB cable port on the Plus Pack while it's attached to the tablet. When both are fully charged, the LED indicator on the Plus Pack tu...

Basic Functions 25 • Check the battery usage details and close any downloaded apps that are draining the battery. Connecting a USB Device to Your Tablet Use the Plus Pack to connect a USB peripheral device. 1 Attach the tablet to the Plus Pack by matching the connecting terminals. 2 Plug in the USB ...

Basic Functions 28 Removing the Memory Card Before removing the memory card, first unmount it for safe removal. 1 Tap > > Storage > . 2 Pull out the card tray and remove the memory card. • Do not remove the memory card while the device is transferring or accessing information. Doing so can ...

Basic Functions 29 Touch Screen You can familiarize yourself with how to control your device by using touch screen gestures. Tapping Lightly tap with your fingertip to select or run an app or option. Touching and holding Touch and hold for several seconds to display a menu with available options.

Basic Functions 30 Double-tapping Tap twice quickly to zoom in or out on a web page or map. Dragging Touch and hold an item, such as an app or widget, then move your finger to a desired location in a controlled motion. You can use this gesture to move an item. Swiping Touch the screen with your fing...

Basic Functions 31 Pinching and spreading Pinch two fingers to zoom out such as on a photo or map. To zoom in, spread your fingers apart. • Do not expose the touch screen to excessive physical shock. You might damage the touch sensor. • A touch screen failure may occur if you use the device near a m...

Basic Functions 32 Home Screen Home Screen Overview The Home screen is the starting point for accessing various functions and apps on your device. Tap on any screen to directly go to the Home screen.You can manage all apps and widgets on the Home screen. Swipe the screen left or right to view all in...

Basic Functions 33 • Folder : Create folders to group apps by your preferences. • Page icon : Display the total number of Home screen canvases. Tap the desired page icon to go to the page you selected. The icon reflecting the current canvas will be highlighted. • Quick access area : Fix main apps at...

Basic Functions 34 Status Icons When there is a notification for an unread message, calendar event or alarm, the status bar displays the corresponding notification icon. Check your device's status by viewing notification icons displayed on the status bar. No signalData is being transmitted over the ...

Basic Functions 35 Notifications Panel You can open the notifications panel by dragging the status bar downward on the main screen. • To open the quick access icons list, drag the notifications panel downwards or tap . • To rearrange, add, or remove icons, tap EDIT . • If you touch and hold the icon...

Basic Functions 36 Editing the Home Screen On the Home screen, touch and hold on an empty space, then select the desired action from below. • To rearrange the Home screen canvases, touch and hold on a canvas, then drag it to another location. • To add a widget to the Home screen, touch and hold on a...

Basic Functions 37 Moving Apps on the Home Screen On the Home screen, touch and hold an app, then drag it to a desired location. • To keep frequently used apps at the bottom (in vertical mode) or right (in horizontal mode) of the Home screen, touch and hold an app, then drag it to the quick access a...

Basic Functions 38 • To remove an app from the folder, touch and hold the app and drag it to outside the folder. If there is only one app remaining in the folder, the folder is removed automatically. • You can also add or remove apps after tapping in the folder. Home Screen Settings You can customiz...

Basic Functions 39 • Double-tapping on the screen also can wake up the screen instead of the Power/Lock Key. Changing the Screen Lock Method You can change the way that you lock the screen to prevent others accessing your personal information. 1 Tap > > Display > Lock screen > Select scr...

Basic Functions 40 On-screen Keyboard You can enter text using the on-screen keyboard. The on-screen keyboard appears on the screen when you tap an available text entry field. Using the keypad and entering text Icon Description Tap once to capitalize the next letter you type. Touch and hold for all ...

Basic Functions 41 Connecting to Networks and Devices Wi-Fi You can use high-speed Internet access while within the coverage of the wireless access point (AP). Connecting to Wi-Fi networks 1 Tap > > Wi-Fi . 2 Tap to turn Wi-Fi on and start scanning for available Wi-Fi networks. 3 Tap a network...

Basic Functions 42 • LG is not responsible for the loss, interception or misuse of data sent or received via the Bluetooth feature. • Always make sure that you share and receive data with devices that are trusted and properly secured. • If there are obstacles between the devices, the operating dista...

Basic Functions 43 Receiving data via Bluetooth 1 Tap > > Bluetooth . 2 Tap to turn Bluetooth on. 3 You will receive a request to accept data from the sending device. Be sure to select ACCEPT . Wi-Fi Direct Wi-Fi Direct provides a direct connection between Wi-Fi enabled devices without requiri...

Basic Functions 44 Connecting the devices Connect both your device and another device that support DLNA function to the same wireless network. • Make sure that File sharing (DLNA) is activated on both the device and the connected device. Searching for nearby devices You can view a list of DLNA devic...

Basic Functions 46 QPair features Call notifications – Sends the tablet a notification when the device receives a call. The notification displays the caller’s number and allows you to answer and decline the call. You can also change call settings, such as a ringtone, ringtone volume, or send a decli...

Basic Functions 47 Items Requirement OS Microsoft Windows XP SP3, Vista or higher Window Media Player version Windows Media Player 10 or higher • Please refer to www.android.com/filetransfer/#tips in order to use the File transfer feature on the MAC OS. Google Account Setup The first time you open a...

Basic Functions 48 6 Once you have set up your Google account, your tablet will automatically synchronize with your Google account on the web (if a data connection is available). After signing in, your tablet will sync with your Google services, such as Gmail, Contacts, and Google Calendar. You can ...

Basic Functions 49 • Uninstalled apps can be reinstalled within 24 hours of uninstallation. See App trash for details. Uninstalling by using the settings menu Tap > > Apps , select an app, then tap Uninstall . Uninstalling apps from the app store To uninstall an app, access the app store from ...

Useful Apps 51 Contacts You can add contacts on your device and synchronize them with the contacts in your Google Account or other accounts that support syncing contacts. Searching for a Contact 1 Tap > Essentials folder > . 2 Tap Search contacts and enter the contact name using the keyboard. ...

Useful Apps 52 3 Tap the highlighted star at the top right of the contact details screen. The highlight will be removed from the star and the contact is removed from your favorites. Creating a Group 1 Tap > Essentials folder > . 2 Tap Groups > . 3 Enter a name for the new group. 4 Tap Add m...

Useful Apps 53 Messaging Your phone combines text and multimedia messaging into one intuitive, easy to use menu. • You may be charged for each message you send. Please consult with your service provider. Sending a Message 1 Tap > > . 2 Tap , then select one or more entries from your Contacts l...

Useful Apps 54 Email The Email application allows you to use email accounts other than Gmail, and supports the following account types: POP3, IMAP and Microsoft Exchange (for Enterprise users). Managing Email Accounts To open the Email application The first time you open the Email application, a set...

Useful Apps 55 Composing and Sending Email 1 In the Email application, tap to create a new email. 2 Enter an address for the message’s intended recipient. As you enter text, matching addresses will be offered from your contacts. Separate multiple addresses with semicolons. 3 Tap the Cc/Bcc field to ...

Useful Apps 56 Camera and Video Camera Options on the Viewfinder You can use the camera or camcorder to take and share pictures and videos. • Tap > . • Be sure to clean the protective lens cover with a microfiber cloth before taking pictures. A lens cover with smudges from fingers can cause blurr...

Useful Apps 57 Customizing the Camera Options You can customize 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 the desired value for the aspect r...

Useful Apps 58 Taking a Photo 1 Open the Camera application and point the lens toward the subject you want to photograph. 2 Focus indicators will appear in the center of the viewfinder screen. You can also tap anywhere on the screen to focus on that spot. 3 When the focus indicators turn green, the ...

Useful Apps 59 • To use this feature, switch to the front camera mode, then tap > Selfie shot > Gesture shot . • Make sure that your palm and fist are within the reference line so that the camera can detect them. • This feature may not be available while using some of the camera features. Inte...

Useful Apps 60 • Tap > Selfie shot > Auto shot to enable the Auto shot feature. 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. ...

Useful Apps 61 Gallery The Gallery application presents the pictures and videos in your storage, including those you’ve taken with the Camera application and those you downloaded from the web or other locations. 1 Tap > . 2 Tap an album to open and view its contents. (The pictures and videos in t...

Useful Apps 62 Zooming in and out Use one of the following methods to zoom in and out on an image: • Double-tap anywhere to zoom in and out. • Spread two fingers apart on any place in the picture zoom in. Pinch in to zoom out. Writing a memo on the photo 1 While viewing a photo, tap . 2 Write a memo...

Useful Apps 63 • 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. Editing videos 1 While viewing a video, tap . 2 Use a variety of effects and edit tools to edit the video. Adjust the...

Useful Apps 64 Deleting files You can delete files by using one of the following options: • Touch and hold a file from the file list, then tap Delete . • Tap from the file list and delete the desired files. • Deleted files are automatically moved to Trash and they can be restored to the Gallery with...

Useful Apps 65 Music You can play and manage songs or music albums. Playing a song 1 Tap > . 2 Select a category. 3 Select a music file. Back to the previous screen. Play in random order. Adjust the sound volume.Tap to play from the beginning of the current file/ Double-tap to play the previous f...

Useful Apps 66 • 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...

Useful Apps 67 Clock Alarm You can set an alarm to trigger it at a specified time. 1 Tap > Essentials folder > > 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 t...

Useful Apps 68 3 Tap Pause to suspend the stopwatch. • To resume the stopwatch, tap Resume . • To clear all the records and restart the stopwatch, tap Reset . Calculator You can use two types of calculators: the simple calculator and the scientific calculator. 1 Tap > Essentials folder > . 2 U...

Useful Apps 69 • 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 event...

Useful Apps 70 • To select where to save the audio file, tap > Settings > Save to , then tap the desired storage. 2 Tap . • To pause recording, tap . • To resume recording, tap . • To bookmark a moment while recording, tap . 3 Tap to end the recording. • The file is saved automatically. 4 Tap ...

Useful Apps 71 Downloads Use this application to see what files have been downloaded through the applications. • Tap > Management folder > . LG Mobile Switch You can back up, restore and move the data saved on your device. 1 Tap > Management folder > . You can also tap > > Backup &...

Settings 74 Settings The Settings application contains most of the tools for customizing and configuring your device. All of the settings in the Settings application are described in this section. To Open the Settings Application • Tap > .

Settings 75 WIRELESS NETWORKS Airplane Mode Airplane Mode (flight mode) allows you to use many of your device’s features, such as games, and music, when you are in an area where data use is prohibited. When you set your device to Airplane Mode, it cannot access online data. Wi-Fi Turns on Wi-Fi to c...

Settings 76 devices. - LG G Pad X2 8.0 PLUS – Set your device’s name. - Content to share – Select the type of media content to share with other devices. - Allowed devices – View a list of devices permitted to access content on your device. - Not-allowed devices – View a list of devices not permitted...

Settings 77 • VPN – From your device, you can add, set up, and manage virtual private networks (VPNs) that allow you to connect and access resources inside a secured local network, such as your corporate network. DEVICE Sound Sound profile Allows you to set the sound profile to Sound and Silent . Vo...

Settings 78 Notifications Do not disturb Allows you to set a schedule when to prevent interruptions from notifications. You can set to allow certain features to interrupt when Priority only is set. Apps Allows you to prevent apps from displaying notifications or set apps to show notifications with p...

Settings 79 Lock screen • Select screen lock – Allows you to set a screen lock to secure your device. • Smart Lock – Set to keep your device unlocked when you have a trusted Bluetooth device connected to it, when it’s in a familiar location like your home or work, when it recognizes your face or voi...

Settings 80 Display size Set the items on the screen to a size that is easy for you to see. Some items may change position. Comfort view Reduce the amount of blue light on the screen to reduce eye strain. Brightness Allows you to adjust the screen brightness. Night brightness Set brightness at 0% au...

Settings 81 Storage DEVICE STORAGE View the total storage space and free space in the device’s internal storage. View a list of apps in use and the storage capacity for each app. PORTABLE STORAGE View the total storage space and free space in the memory card. This option appears only when a memory c...

Settings 82 Apps Display the list of applications such as currently running or downloaded. Tap an entry to view more information, tap Force stop (or Stop ), then OK to stop it from running. PERSONAL Users This menu displays the current users you’ve created. ADD USER Allows you to add new account for...

Settings 83 Security Use the Security menu to configure how to help secure your device and its data. Content lock Allows you to lock files for the Gallery and memos for QuickMemo+. Choose from Password or Pattern. Encrypt SD card Encrypt SD card storage and keep data unavailable for other devices. S...

Settings 84 Trust agents Select apps to use without unlocking the screen. Screen pin This feature allows you to lock your device so that the current user can only access the pinned app. This is useful for users with children. Usage access Allow this app to view usage info of apps on your device. Acc...

Settings 85 • Back up my data : Back up your app data, Wi-Fi password and other settings to the Google server. • Backup account : View the current backup account in use. • Automatic restore : Automatically restore backup settings and data when reinstalling an app. • Network settings reset : Reset Wi...

Settings 86 Accessibility Use the Accessibility settings to configure accessibility plug-ins you have installed on your device. • Vision – Sets options for people with impaired sight. - TalkBack – Allows you to set up the TalkBack function which assists people with impaired vision by providing verba...

Settings 87 - Touch input – Enter text by touching and holding the screen or modify it by simply touching the screen. - Physical keyboard – Customize the keyboard settings. - Auto mouse click – Automatically click where the pointer stops. - Screen timeout – Sets the amount of time before the backlig...

Appendix 89 LG Language Settings Select a language to use on your device. • Tap > > Language & keyboard > Language > ADD LANGUAGE , and select a language. - Touch and hold and drag it to the top of the language list to set it as a default language. Software Update Device Software Upd...

Appendix 90 • Your personal data—including information about your Google account and any other accounts, your system/application data and settings, any downloaded applications and your DRM license —might be lost in the process of updating your device's software. Therefore, LG recommends that you bac...

Appendix 92 More Information Open Source Software Notice Information To obtain the source code under GPL, LGPL, MPL, and other open source licenses, that is contained in this product, please visit http://opensource. lge.com.In addition to the source code, all referred license terms, warranty disclai...

For Your Safety 94 Important Information This user guide contains important information on the use and operation of this device. Please read all the information carefully for optimal performance and to prevent any damage to or misuse of the device. Any changes or modifications not expressly approved...

For Your Safety 95 SAFETY PRECAUTIONS FOR POWER SUPPLY UNIT Use the correct external power source A product should be operated only from the type of power source indicated on the electrical ratings label. If you are not sure of the type of power source required, consult your authorized service provi...

For Your Safety 97 Safety Information Please read and observe the following information for safe and proper use of your tablet and to prevent damage. Violation of the instructions may cause minor or serious damage to the product. • Do not disassemble or open crush, bend or deform, puncture or shred ...

For Your Safety 100 Care and Maintenance Your mobile device is a product of superior design and craftsmanship and should be treated with care. The suggestions below will help you fulfill any warranty obligations and allow you to enjoy this product for many years: Keep your Mobile Device away from: L...

For Your Safety 102 Part 15.19 Statement This device complies with part 15 of FCC rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that causes undesired o...

For Your Safety 103 Bodily Contact During Operation This device was tested for typical use with the back of the device kept 0 inch (0 cm) from the body. Consumer Information about Radio Frequency Emissions Your wireless device, which contains a radio transmitter and receiver, emits radio frequency e...

For Your Safety 107 Consumer Information on SAR (Specific Absorption Rate) This model device meets the government’s requirements for exposure to radio waves. Your wireless device is a radio transmitter and receiver. It is designed and manufactured not to exceed the emission limits for exposure to Ra...

For Your Safety 110 TIA Safety Information The following is the complete TIA Safety Information for wireless handheld devices. Exposure to Radio Frequency Signal Your wireless handheld portable device is a low power radio transmitter and receiver. When ON, it receives and sends out Radio Frequency (...

For Your Safety 113 FDA Consumer Update The U.S. Food and Drug Administration’s Center for Devices and Radiological Health Consumer Update on Mobile Tablets: 1. Do tablets pose a health hazard? The available scientific evidence does not show that any health problems are associated with using tablets...

For Your Safety 119 Driving Check the laws and regulations on the use of wireless devices in the areas where you drive and always obey them. Also, if using your device while driving, please observe the following: • Give full attention to driving -- driving safely is your first responsibility; • Use ...

LIMITED WARRANTY - USA 122 Limited Warranty – USA ARBITRATION NOTICE: THIS LIMITED WARRANTY CONTAINS AN ARBITRATION PROVISION THAT REQUIRES YOU AND LG (as defined hereinafter in the Definitions) TO RESOLVE DISPUTES BY BINDING ARBITRATION INSTEAD OF IN COURT, UNLESS YOU CHOOSE TO OPT OUT. IN ARBITRAT...

LIMITED WARRANTY - USA 123 or limitation of incidental or consequential damages or limitations on how long an implied warranty lasts, so the above exclusions or limitations may not apply to you. This limited warranty gives you specific legal rights and you may also have other rights that vary from s...