LG H918 User manual

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USER GUIDE
LG-H918

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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.
• This device is not suitable for people who have a visual impairment due
to the touchscreen keyboard.
• 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these apps may be withdrawn without prior notice.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 Centre. 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 licence 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 licenced 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 void
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
Main Features
6Second screen
9Signature Wallpaper
10 Video recording features
13 Audio recording features
17 Multi-tasking feature
18 Fingerprint recognition
22 Voice Care
23 Quick Share
24 Quick Help
02
Basic Functions
26 Product components and
accessories
27 Parts overview
29 Turning on or off the power
30 Installing the SIM card
31 Inserting the memory card
32 Removing the memory card
32 Battery
36 Touch screen
39 Home screen
46 Screen lock
50 Secure start-up
51 Memory card encryption
52 Taking screenshots
53 Entering text
58 Content sharing
60 Do not disturb

4Table of contents
03
Useful Apps
62 Installing and uninstalling apps
63 Phone
66 Messaging
67 Camera
86 Gallery
89 Calendar
90 Chrome
90 Clock
92 Email
93 Evernote
93 Facebook
94 Google
96 InApps
96 Instagram
96 LG
102 LG Friends Manager
103 Quick Help
103 QuickMemo+
106 Settings
106 Tasks
106 Tools
108 Uninstalled apps
04
Phone Settings
110 Networks
122 Sound & notification
123 Display
124 General
05
Appendix
135 LG Bridge
136 Phone software update
138 FAQ
141 Anti-Theft Guide
142 More information
06
For Your Safety
07
LIMITED WARRANTY
STATEMENT

Main Features
01

Main Features 6
Second screen
Second screen overview
Second screen lets you open apps and see urgent info without searching
for it on the main screen. Customize the screen with apps and info you
need.
You can set it to be enabled when the screen is on and off.
Always-on display
You can display the date, time, signature or other information on the
screen even when the main screen is turned off. Always-on display is a
useful feature to quickly check and access various features and tools
without turning the screen on.
1 Tap Settings Display Second screen Show when main
screen on or Show when main screen off.
2 Configure the options as desired.

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Expandable Notifications
You can quickly view what types of notifications you have received from
the app or system without turning the screen on. When a notification
comes in, tap the expandable view icon on the right.
Direct reply
When you receive the message, email or Hangout message, you can reply
to them from the Second screen without closing the current app. This
feature is available on Google and other apps such as messaging, Gmail
and Hangouts.
When the notification comes in on the Second screen, tap the arrow icon
on the right, then reply to the recipient.

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• You can use the Second screen in the following cases:
- To display your customized signature.
- To start your favorite features using the Quick Tools.
- To display your recently used apps.
- To start the music player.
- To access your contacts.
- To start an app immediately.
- To check today’s schedule.
- To receive notifications while recording video.
- To select the camera mode while taking pictures and recording video.
- To zoom in or out while recording video.
- To select additional options while using downloaded apps.
- To display the current time and device status while playing content.
- To use various features supported by downloaded apps.

Main Features 9
Signature Wallpaper
You can create a personalized lock screen wallpaper by using the first
letter of your signature from the Second screen.
1 Tap Settings Display Lock screen Wallpaper Signature
Wallpaper, then tap .
2 Enter your signature and tap SAVE to save the setting.
• The first letter of your signature is displayed on the locked screen.
3 Tap SET WALLPAPER to set the wallpaper.
• Tap Settings Display Lock screen, and select a screen lock
method.
• This feature is disabled if the screen lock is set to None.

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Video recording features
Wide-angle camera lens
You can take photos or record videos with a wider range than your actual
field of vision by using the wide-angle lens on the front and back camera.
Launch the Camera app, then tap / or / to switch
between the standard and wide-angle camera lens.
• See Starting the camera for details.

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Steady recording
You can use the Steady recording feature to minimize motion blur while
recording a video.
Launch the Camera app, then tap AUTO ( ) or MANUAL ( )
Steady recording .
• See Starting the camera for details.
Hi-Fi video recording
Record high quality videos by capturing higher quality sound with a wider
dynamic frequency range using 3 sensitive AOP (Acoustic Overload Point)
mics and incredible Hi-Fi Recording.
Launch the Camera app, then tap MANUAL ( ) Hi-Fi .
• See Starting the camera for details.
• Hi-Fi videos can only be played in apps that support Hi-Fi.

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Tracking focus while using the camera
You can track and maintain focus on an object while taking photos or
recording video.
1 Launch the Camera app, then 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.
• See Starting the camera for details.
• To use this feature, select the standard camera lens ( ) for recording
a video.
• This feature is unavailable when you use the front camera or the wide-
angle camera lens for taking a photo or recording a video.
• Tracking focus is unavailable in the following cases:
- Video size limitation: Its resolution is set as UHD or FHD 60.
- FPS limitation: Its frame ratio is 60 FPS or higher.

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Audio recording features
Hi-Fi recorder overview
You can preset the options or configure the audios settings manually
so that you can record audio based on the settings optimised for the
selected mode.
Audio modes
You can record a high quality audio file by selecting and configuring the
audio mode to suit the recording environment.
CUSTOM mode
You can configure the desired settings to record audio.
SPEECH mode
You can record audio in a conference, lecture or other events where a
presentation is given.
CONCERT mode
You can record audio in a concert or other music events.

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SIMPLE mode
You can record audio without extra settings.
Studio mode
You can play an audio file and record your voice at the same time.
You can record your voice along with the background music you selected.
You can also create a chord by recoding your voice multiple times.
You can record your comments over the original audio file of the presenter
or speaker.
1 Tap Tools HD Audio Recorder.
2 On the Second screen, select the desired mode.
3 Tap .
4 Select a audio file to use as background music.
5 Tap to record voice.
6 Tap to save the recorded file.
• Background music can only be played through earphones. Make sure to
plug in earphones before using this feature.
• This features is available on CONCERT mode, SPEECH mode and
CUSTOM mode only.

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Other useful features for use of the Hi-Fi
Recorder app
GAIN adjustment
You can adjust the sensitivity of the sound recorded by the microphone.
The higher the GAIN value is set, the more sensitively the sound is
recorded.
LCF (Low Cut Filter) adjustment
It can filter any low-pitched noises.
The lower the LCF value is set, the better high-frequency noises are
filtered.
LMT (Limiter)
It can prevent audio sound from distortion caused by a sudden, intense
sound wave.
The higher the LMT value is set, the better the sound distortion is
prevented.
• With one of the four recording modes selected, tap Settings, then
customize the file format, bit depth, sampling rate and other settings.
• When you connect the earpiece to the device, appears. Tap and
then select the microphone to use.
• You can monitor sound quality with the connected earpiece while
recording an audio.

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Far Field Voice
You can use your device at a distance of 5 meters or less in a quite room
with your voice.
Three microphones and a noise filter help you play music or request a
weather report.
On the Home screen, tap the microphone icon on the Google widget, and
speak a keyword clearly into your device.
• This feature is available on any screen turned on. When the screen is
turned off, you can use the Google voice feature while charging the
device.
• To use this feature, you must first sign in to your Google account and
agree to the permission request.
• Some features may not work properly depending on the surrounding or
voice recognition circumstances.
• This feature may be turned off automatically if you remain in idle for a
specific period of time.

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Multi-tasking feature
Multi-Window
You can use two apps at the same time by separating the screen into the
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 displayed on the main screen at the same time.
• To stop the Multi-Window feature, touch and hold .
• You can use this feature in an app that supports the Multi-window
feature.
• The Multi-Window feature is not supported by some apps, including
downloaded apps.

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Recently used apps screen
The Recently used apps screen provides a preview of your recently used
apps.
To preview the list of your recently used apps, tap on the Home touch
buttons, then touch and hold the app that is displayed.
Fingerprint recognition
Fingerprint recognition overview
You must register your fingerprint on your device first before using the
fingerprint recognition function.
You can use the fingerprint recognition function in the following cases:
• To unlock the screen
• To view the locked content in the Gallery or QuickMemo+.
• Confirm a purchase by signing in to an app and identifying yourself
with your fingerprint.
• Your fingerprint can be used by the device for user identification.
Very similar fingerprints from different users may be recognized by
the fingerprint sensor as the same fingerprint. To enhance the device
security, set the screen lock to a pattern, PIN or password.
• If your fingerprint is unrecognized or if you forget the backup PIN, bring
your device and valid identification to the nearest LG Customer Service
Center and both register a fingerprint and create a new backup PIN.

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Precautions for fingerprint recognition
Fingerprint recognition accuracy may decrease due to a number of
reasons. To maximize the recognition accuracy, check the following before
using the device.
• The device’s Power/Lock key has a fingerprint sensor. Ensure that the
Power/Lock key is not damaged by a metallic object, such as coin or
key.
• When water, dust or other foreign substance is on the Power/Lock key
or your finger, the fingerprint registration or recognition may not work.
Clean and dry your finger before having the fingerprint recognized.
• A fingerprint may not be recognized properly if the surface of your
finger has a scar or is not smooth due to being soaked in water.
• If you bend your finger or use the fingertip only, your fingerprint may
not be recognized. Make sure that your finger covers the entire surface
of the Power/Lock key.
• Scan only one finger for each registration. Scanning more than one
finger may affect fingerprint registration and recognition.
• The device may generate static electricity if the surrounding air is
dry. If the surrounding air is dry, avoid scanning fingerprints, or touch
a metallic object such as coin or key before scanning fingerprints to
remove static electricity.