LG G6 User manual

User guide. MFL70523901 (1.1) ME
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User guide.
Guía del usuario.

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1
Important Customer Information
Before you begin using your new phone
Included in the box with your phone are separate information leaflets. These
leaflets provide you with important information regarding your new device.
Please read all of the information provided. This information will help you to
get the most out of your phone, reduce the risk of injury, avoid damage to
your device, and make you aware of legal regulations regarding the use of
this device.
It’s important to review the Product Safety and Warranty Information guide
before you begin using your new phone. Please follow all of the product
safety and operating instructions and retain them for future reference.
Observe all warnings to reduce the risk of injury, damage, and legal
liabilities.

2Table of Contents
Important Customer Information...............................................1
Table of Contents .......................................................................2
The Basics...................................................................................5
Phone Overview.................................................................................................... 5
Help ....................................................................................................................... 8
Setting Up Your Phone ........................................................................................ 9
Install the SIM Card and a Memory Card.........................................................10
Charging Your Phone ..........................................................................................14
Optimizing Battery Life ...................................................................................... 17
Turning Your Phone On and Off ........................................................................19
Anti-Theft Guide .................................................................................................21
Touch Screen .......................................................................................................21
Getting to Know the Home Screen ..................................................................23
Apps: How to View, Open, and Switch .............................................................30
Entering text .......................................................................................................32
Capturing a Screenshot.....................................................................................38
Phone’s Status Icons .........................................................................................39
Managing Notifications ......................................................................................41
Setting Your Lock Screen ..................................................................................43
Fingerprints and Security..................................................................................46
Always-on Display ..............................................................................................48
Multi-Tasking ......................................................................................................49
Connecting to Networks and Devices ................................... 50
Wi-Fi....................................................................................................................50
Wi-Fi Direct ........................................................................................................50
Bluetooth..............................................................................................................51
Content Sharing .................................................................................................52
Calls .......................................................................................... 54
Placing and Ending Calls ..................................................................................54
Answering or Rejecting Calls ............................................................................ 57
Working with the Recent Tab ............................................................................58
Calling Your Contacts.........................................................................................60
Options During a Call .........................................................................................61
Managing Multiple Calls....................................................................................62

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Listening to Your Voicemail ...............................................................................63
Communication ....................................................................... 64
Contacts..............................................................................................................64
Messaging...........................................................................................................69
Email.................................................................................................................... 73
Voicemail............................................................................................................. 76
Entertainment ...........................................................................77
Camera................................................................................................................ 77
Gallery ............................................................................................................... 103
Music ................................................................................................................. 109
Tools..........................................................................................112
HD Audio Recorder........................................................................................... 112
Calculator........................................................................................................... 114
Calendar............................................................................................................. 114
Clock....................................................................................................................117
File Manager...................................................................................................... 119
LG Health .......................................................................................................... 120
QuickMemo+ .................................................................................................... 122
QSlide................................................................................................................ 125
Google Apps ......................................................................................................127
Google Assistant .............................................................................................. 128
Settings ...................................................................................129
Settings ............................................................................................................. 129
Network & internet........................................................................................... 129
Connected devices........................................................................................... 135
Sound ................................................................................................................ 139
Display............................................................................................................... 140
Lock screen & security .................................................................................... 142
Extensions......................................................................................................... 146
Apps & notifications .........................................................................................147
Battery................................................................................................................147
Storage.............................................................................................................. 148
Accounts ........................................................................................................... 148
Accessibility ...................................................................................................... 149

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Google ............................................................................................................... 152
System.................................................................................................................. 152
System updates................................................................................................ 154
Safety.......................................................................................155
Safety Information ........................................................................................... 155
Consumer Information about Radio Frequency Emissions.......................... 156
Consumer Information on SAR ...................................................................... 160
FCC Hearing-Aid Compatibility (HAC) Regulations for Wireless Devices.. 161
Caution! Avoid Potential Hearing Loss .......................................................... 164
TIA Safety Information.................................................................................... 165
Part 15.19 Statement ....................................................................................... 168
Part 15.21 Statement ....................................................................................... 168
Part 15.105 Statement..................................................................................... 168
Safety Information ........................................................................................... 169
FDA Consumer Update ....................................................................................173
Specifications .........................................................................187
FAQ ..........................................................................................189
LIMITED WARRANTY - USA ...............................................195

5
The Basics
Phone Overview
Front View
Front camera
Proximity/Ambient
light sensor
Earpiece
Back button Recent apps button
SIM/microSD card slot
Home button
NOTES • All screen shots in this guide are simulated. Actual displays may vary.
• Instructions to perform tasks in this guide are based on the default settings and may
change depending on the mode and software version on your phone.
1. Proximity/Ambient light sensorSenses proximity toward other objects
(such as your head) so that tap commands are not accidentally activated
during a call or when carried inside a pocket. It also employs an ambient
sensor which measures the surrounding light and adjusts the LCD
brightness to provide a vivid screen.
NOTE Don't block the sensor or near the sensor to avoid problems with the touch screen.
2. Front cameraUse to take pictures and record videos of yourself. You can
also use this for video chatting. Keep it clean for optimal performance.
3. Back buttonReturns to the previous screen. Also closes pop-up items,
such as menus, dialog boxes and the on-screen keyboard.
4. EarpieceLets you hear callers and automated prompts.

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5. SIM/microSD card slotInsert the SIM card and an optional memory
card (not included) for file storage. See Install the SIM Card and a
Memory Card on pages 10 and 12 for more information.
6. Recent apps buttonDisplays recently used applications. If you touch
and hold this button while viewing an app, it activates the Multi-Window
feature.
NOTE The Multi-Window feature cannot be activated from the Home screen, the Recent apps
screen, or the Camera app.
7. Home buttonReturns to the Home screen from any screen. If you touch
and hold this button, it opens the Google app.

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Rear View
Volume buttons
Wireless
charging spot
Back cameras
(wide-angle
camera and
standard camera)
Power/Lock button,
Fingerprint sensor
Flash
NFC touchpoint
8. Back cameras (wide-angle camera and standard camera)Use to
take photos and record videos. Keep it clean for optimal performance.
9. FlashBrightens up the captured image or recorded video in low-light
environments.
10. Power/Lock button, Fingerprint sensorPress to turn off the screen
backlight and lock the screen, or turn the screen backlight back on.
Press and hold to turn the phone on/off, restart it, and activate/
deactivate Airplane mode. It also allows you to record and use
fingerprints to secure your phone.
11. NFC touchpointTap the back of your phone to an NFC tag or another
NFC compatible device in this location to transfer data between them.
NOTE Don't cover the proximity sensor with a protection film, pouch, or protection case not
authorized by LG as they may cause the device to malfunction.
12. Volume buttonsPress to adjust the ringer, the media volumes, or the
in-call volume during a call. They can also activate the camera shutter
and access shortcuts when enabled in the Settings menu.
13. Wireless charging spotThis device is compatible with wireless
charging devices approved by LG, which are sold separately.

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Top and Bottom Views
Microphone
Microphone
Headset jack
USB/Charger port
Speaker
14. MicrophoneTransmits your voice to the other caller. It’s also used for
voice-activated functions.
15. Headset jackAllows you to plug in an optional headset for convenient,
hands-free conversations or recording your voice using the HD Audio
Recorder app. You can also plug in headphones to listen to music.
16. MicrophoneTransmits your voice to the other caller. It’s also used for
voice-activated functions.
1 7. USB/Charger portAllows you to connect the phone and the USB
Type-C cable for use with the charger adapter, or other compatible
accessories.
18. SpeakerUse to listen to audio (e.g., music, videos, sound clips,
speakerphone, etc.) from the rear speaker instead of the earpiece.
WARNING! Do NOT attempt to remove the back cover.
This device has a non-removable battery. Do not attempt to remove the back cover.
Doing so may severely damage the battery and device, which could cause
overheating, fire, and injury.
Help
The Help app allows you to quickly and conveniently view information about
your phone, including how-to tutorials, Icon glossary, etc.
To access Help, tap Home > swipe left, if necessary > tap Help.