LG AS993 User manual

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USER GUIDE
AS993

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About this user guide
Thank you for choosing this LG product. Please carefully read this user
guide before using the device for the first time to ensure safe and proper
use.
• Always use genuine LG accessories. The supplied items are designed
only for this device and may not be compatible with other devices.
• Descriptions are based on the device default settings.
• Default apps on the device are subject to updates, and support for
these apps may be withdrawn without prior notice. If you have any
questions about an app provided with the device, please contact an
LG Service Center. For user-installed apps, please contact the relevant
service provider.
• Modifying the device’s operating system or installing software from
unofficial sources may damage the device and lead to data corruption
or data loss. Such actions will violate your LG license agreement and
void your warranty.
• Some content and illustrations may differ from your device, depending
on the area, service provider, software version, or OS version, and are
subject to change without prior notice.
• Software, audio, wallpaper, images, and other media supplied with
your device are licensed for limited use. If you extract and use these
materials for commercial or other purposes, you may be infringing
copyright laws. As a user, you are fully responsible for the illegal use of
media.
• Additional charges may incur for data services, such as messaging,
uploading,downloading, auto-syncing and location services. To avoid
additional charges, select a data plan suitable to your needs. Contact
your service provider to obtain additional details.
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2About this user guide
Instructional notices
WARNING: Situations that could cause injury to the user and third
parties.
CAUTION: Situations that may cause minor injury or damage to the
device.
NOTE: Notices or additional information.

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Table of contents
01
Custom-designed
Features
6Camera features
12 Gallery features
18 Google Assistant
19 Audio recording features
21 Fingerprint recognition
24 Face Recognition
27 Multi-tasking feature
28 Always-on display
29 Quick Help
29 Notes on Water Resistant
Properties
02
Basic Functions
33 Product components and
accessories
34 Parts overview
37 Turning the power on or off
38 Installing the SIM card
40 Inserting the memory card
41 Removing the memory card
41 Battery
43 Touch screen
46 Home screen
55 Screen lock
59 Memory card encryption
60 Taking screenshots
61 Entering text
67 Content sharing
69 Do not disturb
03
Useful Apps
71 Installing and uninstalling apps
72 App trash
73 App Shortcuts
74 Phone
77 Messaging
78 Camera
98 Gallery
101 Contacts
104 QuickMemo+
106 Clock

4Table of contents
107 Calendar
108 Tasks
109 Music
110 Calculator
110 LG Health
112 File Manager
112 LG Mobile Switch
113 Smart cleaning
113 LG SmartWorld
114 Facebook
114 FM Radio
114 Chrome
115 Google apps
04
Settings
118 Settings
118 Network
130 Sound
131 Display
133 General
05
Appendix
145 LG Language Settings
145 LG Bridge
146 Phone software update
148 Anti-Theft Guide
149 Open Source Software Notice
Information
149 Regulatory information
(FCC ID number, etc.)
149 Trademarks
150 More information
152 FAQ
06
For Your Safety
07
LIMITED WARRANTY
STATEMENT

Custom-designed
Features
01

Custom-designed Features 6
Camera features
Wide-angle camera
You can take photos or record videos with a wider range than your actual
field of vision by using the wide-angle on the front and rear cameras.
Tap , then tap / or / to switch between the
standard and wide-angle.
Front camera Rear camera
Wide-angle Standard angle Wide-angle Standard angle
• See Starting the camera for details.
QLens
You can search image, or scan QR code by taking a photo with QLens.
1 Tap , then tap QLens.
2 Select a desired option among Visual Search and Scan QR code.
3 Tap the screen to take a photo of an object you want to search or scan
a QR code.
• The result will appear after a moment.

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• This feature is available only when your device is connected to a
network. If you use mobile data, you may be charged for data usage,
depending on your pricing plan.
• For the Visual Search feature, you can select the desired area from the
image that you have taken, and then search it again.
• This feature is available only when the rear camera is in the Auto mode.
Match shot
You can take two photos and/or 3-second videos at the same time or one
by one. You can also use any photo you have previously taken.
1 Tap MODE .
2 To take a photo, tap . To record a video, tap .
• : Record two split screens at the same time.
• : Record two split screens individually.
• : Import previous photos, videos, or images to create a match
shot.
• : Rotate the imported images.
• : Change the order of the imported images.
3 Tap to save (if necessary).

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Snap shot
You can take a photo or record a video and preview it right away.
1 Tap MODE .
2 Tap to take a photo. To record a video, tap .
Guide shot
You can use an image as a guide to take photos with the same
composition. Any photo in Gallery can be used as a guide.
1 Tap MODE .
2 Place the desired subject on a translucent guide image, then tap .
• Use the slide bar to control the background transparency.

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Grid shot
You can take 4 photos or 3-second videos to save as one photo or video.
1 Tap MODE .
2 Tap to take a photo. To record a video, tap .
3 Tap to save.
• Tap a previously taken photo/video to retake it.
Tracking your focus point while using the camera
You can track and maintain focus on an object while taking photos or
recording videos.
1 Tap Tracking focus.
2 Before recording a video or taking a photo, lightly tap the screen to
select an object to focus on.
3 Take the photo or start recording your video.

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• See Starting the camera for details.
• To use this feature, select the standard camera ( ) for taking photos
or recording videos.
• This feature is unavailable when you use the front camera or the
wide-angle camera.
• This feature is unavailable in the following cases:
- Video size limitation: Resolution is set as UHD 16:9.
- FPS limitation: FPS is set as 60 FPS.
Flash Jump-Cut
Create a GIF by taking photos at 3 second intervals.
1 Tap MODE .
2 Tap to take a photo.
• : Set the number of photos you want to take to create a GIF.
3 Photos are taken every 3 seconds and saved as a GIF file.
Steady recording
You can use the Steady recording feature to minimize motion blur while
recording a video.
Tap , select the mode such as Auto (
A
), or Manual ( )
Steady recording.
• See Starting the camera for details.
• This feature is available only in specific modes.

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Hi-Fi video recording
You can record a high quality video with Hi-Fi sound.
Tap MODE Manual ( ) Hi-Fi.
• See Starting the camera for details.
• Hi-Fi videos can only be played in apps that support Hi-Fi.
Camera roll
You can view the photos and videos you have taken on the camera
preview screen.
Tap MODE Auto (
A
) Camera roll.
• When you take photos or record videos, you can view the thumbnails
for the saved pictures along the side of the screen.
• Scroll the thumbnail list up or down to browse the photos and videos.
• Tap a thumbnail to view the photo or video on the camera screen.
• Tap the thumbnail again to return to the camera viewfinder.
• This feature is not supported when you take a photo or record a video in
the 18:9 aspect ratio.
• This feature is available only in the Auto camera mode.

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Gallery features
Floating button
You can use the floating button at the lower part of the Gallery app
screen in landscape mode.
• After dragging the button upwards, release it when you reach the
button to return to the Home screen.
• You can drag the button to the left or right to move the floating
button as desired.

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Related content
You can edit and customize related content in Gallery.
1 While viewing a picture preview, tap .
2 When the icon related with the date or location where you took the
photo appears, touch the screen.
• You can view the photos related with the date or location where
you chose.
• Tap to access additional options.
Making a video from the related content
You can gather related content to make a video clip by tapping on the
video displaying the date or location.

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Creating a movie
You can create a new movie by putting images and videos together.
1 Tap ,select an album, and then tap Create movie.
2 Select images or videos for your movie and tap NEXT.
3 Edit the selected images and videos and then tap SAVE.
Deleting files
You can select images or videos to delete from your video by tapping
at the top right corner of its thumbnail.
Adding files
You can select images or videos to add after tapping at the bottom
of the screen. You can also select the images or videos you have already
previously added.

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Rearranging files
To rearrange the images and videos, touch and hold the file you want to
move, then drag it to the desired location.
Adding file effects
Tap to add a theme or background music, change the font, and add a
title and author.
• Download the VASSET app from the Play Store to add video themes,
background music or font faces.
If you use mobile data without connecting to a Wi-Fi network, you may
be charged for data usage.
Resetting the movie edits
You can reset the edits made to the movie (e.g. play time, theme,
background music and font effect) by tapping .
Previewing a file
Check your new video before saving it by tapping . After the playback
time elapses, the next file is played automatically.
• A maximum of 50 images and videos can be used to create a video.
• The playback time for an image is 3 seconds by default and it cannot be
changed. Videos can be trimmed down to a minimum of 1 second.
• This feature may not support some image or video formats.

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Making a GIF file
You can easily make a GIF file using previously recorded video.
1 At the desired starting point while watching a video, tap .
2 Select the length of the GIF you want to create.
• The GIF file is generated for the time selected from the current time.
• For videos less than 5 seconds, GIF images are automatically generated
for the remaining time.
• You may use this feature solely for creative purposes. The use of this
feature involving infringement of any other person’s rights, such as
copyright or defamatory or offensive statements, may be subject to civil,
criminal, or administrative liabilities and/or penalties under applicable
laws. You shall not copy, reproduce, distribute, or otherwise make illegal
use of any copyrighted materials without permission of the rightful
owner or copyright holder. To the fullest extent permitted by applicable
law, LG Electronics disclaims all expressed and implied warranties as well
as liabilities associated thereto.
You can also create a GIF file from Gallery.
1 While viewing an album, tap Create GIF.
2 Select the desired photos and videos to create a GIF file and then tap
NEXT.
• You can add more images and adjust the GIF speed, screen ratio,
and file order.
3 Tap SAVE.
• A maximum of 100 images can be used to create a GIF file.

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Making a collage
You can make a collage from images in your Gallery.
1 While viewing an album, tap Make collage.
2 Select the desired images to add to the collage and then tap NEXT.
• Select the desired layout from the bottom of the screen.
3 Tap MAKE.
• A maximum of 9 images can be used to create a collage.

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Google Assistant
You can manage tasks, plan your day, get answers, and much more.
• To use this feature, first connect to the network and sign in to your
Google account.
Launching Google Assistant
1 Press and hold from the Home screen to launch Google Assistant.
2 Tap GET STARTED.
3 Follow the on-screen instructions to configure the voice settings.
• The device saves your voice data for recognition.
Launching Google Assistant with your voice
1 Say ‘Ok Google’ when the screen is turned off or locked.
2 Say a command or question when ‘Hi, how can I help?’ appears on
the screen.
Launching Google Assistant from the Home
screen
1 Touch and hold from the Home screen.
2 Say a command or question when ‘Hi, how can I help?’ appears on
the screen.
• Voice recognition accuracy may decrease if you speak with an unclear
voice or in a noisy place. When you use the voice recognition feature,
increase its accuracy by speaking with a clear voice in a quiet place.

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Audio recording features
The HD Audio Recorder allows you to configure the audio settings
manually so that you can record audio based on your environment.
Recording modes
You can record a high definition audio file by selecting and configuring the
desired audio mode to suit the recording environment.
Tap Essentials HD Audio Recorder, and tap to select the
desired mode.
Normal
You can record audio without extra settings.
Concert
You can record audio in a concert or other music event.
Custom
You can manually personalize the settings to record audio.
Studio Mode
With Studio mode, you can play an audio file or music and record your
voice at the same time, create a chord by recording your voice multiple
times, and record your comments over the presenter’s or speaker’s original
audio file.
1 Tap Essentials HD Audio Recorder Custom.
2 Tap .
3 Select an audio file to use as background music.
4 Tap to record voice.
5 Tap to save the recorded file.
• Background music can only be played through earphones. Make sure to
plug in earphones before using this feature.