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LG-X220g
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MFL00000000 (1.0)

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  • Page 1 USER GUIDE LG-X220g www.lg.com MFL00000000 (1.0)
  • Page 2 About this user guide ENGLISH Thank you for choosing LG. 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 •...
  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Table of contents For Your Safety ..........5 Google account setup ......33 Creating your Google account ......33 Safety instructions ........12 Signing into your Google account.....33 Features you will love ....19 Locking and unlocking the device ....34 Changing the screen lock method....34 Gesture shot ..........20 Smart Lock..............34 To take a photo ............20...
  • Page 4 Contacts ...........46 Google apps..........58 Searching for a contact ...........46 Settings ........60 Adding a new contact ..........46 Favourites contacts ...........46 Access the Settings menu ......61 Creating a group ............47 Wireless & networks ........61 Messaging ..........48 Wi-Fi ...................61 Sending a message ............48 Wi-Fi Direct ..............61 Conversation view ............49 Bluetooth .................62...
  • Page 5 Phone software update ......73 FAQ ............74 Anti-Theft Guide ........77 More information ........78 Open source software notice information ..78 Trademarks ..............78...
  • Page 6: For Your Safety

    For Your Safety Important Information This user’s guide contains important information about the use and operation of this phone. Read all information carefully for optimal performance and to avoid any damage or misuse of the phone. Any changes or modifications not expressly approved in this user’s guide could void your warranty for this equipment.
  • Page 7 Safety Information Read these simple guidelines. Breaking the rules may be illegal or dangerous. More detailed information is provided in this user’s guide. Never use an unapproved battery that could cause damages to the • phone or the battery itself, or even explode. Never place your phone in a microwave oven, as this will result in an •...
  • Page 8 Do not make or answer calls while charging the phone, which can • cause a short circuit, electric shock, or fire. Use only batteries and chargers provided by LG. The warranty does • not apply to products provided by other providers.
  • Page 9 Information about the RF exposure from FCC WARNING Read this information before operating the phone. In August 1996, the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) of the United States, with its action in Report and Order FCC 96-326, adopted an updated safety standard for human exposure to radio frequency (RF) electromagnetic energy emitted by FCC regulated transmitters.
  • Page 10 and that have not been tested for typical body operation, may not comply with FCC's RF exposure limits and should be avoided. External antenna mounted on the vehicle (optional, if available) It must keep a minimum distance of 20 cm (8 inches) between the user / bystander and the vehicle mounted external antenna, in order to satisfy FCC's RF exposure requirements.
  • Page 11 Adapter Precautions (Charger) Using the wrong battery charger could damage your phone and void • your warranty. The adapter or battery charger is only designed for indoor use. • Do not expose the battery charger or adapter to direct sunlight, or •...
  • Page 12 Always unplug the charger from the wall socket after the phone is • fully charged to save unnecessary power consumption of the charger. Avoid damage to your ear Damage to your hear can occur due to constant exposure to • excessive high sound.
  • Page 13: Safety Instructions

    Safety instructions TIA's Safety Information This includes complete security information on wireless phones from TIA (Telecommunications Industry Association). It's required, for CTIA Certification, the inclusion in the user manual of text covering pacemakers, hearing aids and other medical devices. It's encouraged the use of the remaining TIA language when relevant.
  • Page 14 Antenna Care Use only the supplied or an approved replacement antenna. Unauthorized antennas, modifications, or attachments could damage the phone and may violate FCC regulations. Phone Operation NORMAL POSITION: Hold the phone as you would any other telephone with the antenna pointed up and over your shoulder. Suggestions for a more efficient operation For your phone to operate most efficiently: Do not touch the antenna unnecessarily, when the phone is in use.
  • Page 15 Pacemaker The Medical Industry Manufacturers Association recommends a minimum distance of fifteen (15) centimeters, or six (6) inches, between a handheld wireless phone and a pacemaker, in order to avoid potential interference between them. These advices are consistent with independent researches, and with recommendations based on wireless technology research.
  • Page 16 Vehicles RF signals may affect improperly installed or inadequately shielded devices in motor vehicles. Check with the manufacturer, or its representative, regarding your vehicle. You should also consult the manufacturer about any equipment that has been added to your vehicle. Facilities with signs Turn off the phone in any facility where warning signs request you to do Airplanes...
  • Page 17 The battery doesn’t need to be fully discharged before recharging. • Only use LG approved chargers that are specifically made for your • phone model, since they are designed to maximize the battery life. Do not disassemble or short-circuit it.
  • Page 18 Using the phone close to a receiving equipment (such as TV or radio) • may cause interference. Do not use the phone if the antenna is damaged. If a damaged • antenna contacts skin, it may cause a slight singe. Contact an LG Authorized Service Facility to replace the damaged antenna.
  • Page 19 Do not switch the phone on/off while it is in your ear. • Repairs under warranty, at LG’s discretion, may include replacement • parts or boards that are either new or reconditioned, provided that they have functionality equal to that of the parts being replaced.
  • Page 20: Features You Will Love

    Features you will love Features you will love...
  • Page 21: Gesture Shot

    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 •...
  • Page 22: To Turn The Screen Off

    To turn the screen off Double-tap an empty area of the Home screen. The screen will turn off. NOTE Tap on the centre area of the screen. If you tap on the bottom or the top area, • the recognition rate may decrease. Knock Code The Knock Code feature allows you to create your own unlock code using a combination of knocks on the screen.
  • Page 23: Basics

    Basics Basics...
  • Page 24: Accessories

    NOTE Items described below may be optional. • Always use genuine LG accessories. The supplied items are designed only for • this device and may not be compatible with other devices. The items supplied with the device and any available accessories may vary •...
  • Page 25: Phone Layout

    Phone layout Headset Jack Front Camera Lens Earpiece Proximity/Ambient Light Sensor Microphone Charger/USB Port Rear Camera Lens Flash Power/Lock Key Volume Keys Speaker Basics...
  • Page 26 Power/Lock Key Turn your phone on/off by pressing and holding • this key. Short press to turn on/off the screen. • Volume Keys While screen is off: Long press Volume Keys to launch Camera. • On the Home screen: Control ringer volume. •...
  • Page 27: Turning Your Phone On And Off

    Turning Your Phone On and Off Turning your phone on Press and hold the Power/Lock Key on the back of the phone for a couple of seconds until the screen turns on. Turning your phone off Press and hold the Power/Lock Key on the back of the phone until the Phone options menu appears.
  • Page 28 WARNING Do not insert a memory card into the SIM card slot. If a memory card happens • to be lodged in the SIM card slot, take the device to a LG Service Centre to remove the memory card. NOTE Only the microSIM cards work with the device.
  • Page 29: Charging The Battery

    A computer can also be used to charge the battery by connecting the phone to it using the USB cable. WARNING Use only LG-approved chargers, batteries and cables. If you use unapproved • chargers, batteries or cables, it may cause battery charging delay. Or this can cause the battery to explode or damage the device, which are not covered by the warranty.
  • Page 30: Optimizing Battery Life

    Optimizing battery life Extend your battery's power by turning off features that you do not need to run constantly in the background. You can monitor how applications and system resources consume battery power. Extending your phone's battery life: Turn off radio communications when you are not using. If you are not •...
  • Page 31: Removing The Memory Card

    Replace the back cover. Removing the memory card Before removing the memory card, first unmount it for safe removal. > > > Storage > Unmount SD card. Remove the back cover and pull out the memory card. WARNING Do not remove the memory card while the device is transferring or accessing •...
  • Page 32: Tap Or Touch

    Tap or touch A single finger tap selects items, links, shortcuts and letters on the on-screen keyboard. Touch and hold Touch and hold an item on the screen by tapping it and not lifting your finger until an action occurs. Drag Touch and hold an item for a moment and then, without lifting your finger, move your finger on the screen until you reach the target position.
  • Page 33: Swipe Or Slide

    Swipe or slide To swipe or slide, quickly move your finger across the surface of the screen, without pausing when you first tap it (so you don't drag an item instead). Double-tap Double-tap to zoom on a webpage or a map. Pinch-to-Zoom Use your index finger and thumb in a pinching or spreading motion to zoom in or out when using the browser, Maps, or when viewing pictures.
  • Page 34: Google Account Setup

    Google account setup The first time you open a Google application on your phone, you will be required to sign in with your existing Google account. If you do not have a Google account, you will be prompted to create one. Creating your Google account >...
  • Page 35: Locking And Unlocking The Device

    Locking and unlocking the device Pressing the Power/Lock Key turns off the screen and puts the device into lock mode. The device automatically gets locked if it is not used for a specified period. This helps to prevent accidental taps and saves battery power.
  • Page 36: Home Screen

    Setting up Smart Lock feature > > > Security > Smart Lock. Before you add any trusted devices, trusted places, or trusted face, you need to set up a screen lock (Knock Code, Pattern, PIN or Password). Home screen The Home screen is the starting point for many applications and functions.
  • Page 37: Returning To Recently-Used Applications

    Back Button Returns to the previous screen. Also closes pop- up items, such as menus, dialogue boxes and the on-screen keyboard. Home Button Return to the Home screen from any screen. Recent Apps Displays recently used applications. Button To view other Home screen panels The operating system provides multiple Home screen canvases to provide more space for adding icons, widgets and more.
  • Page 38: Customizing The Home Screen

    Customizing the Home screen You can customise your Home screen by adding apps and widgets and changing wallpapers. Adding items on your Home screen Touch and hold the empty part of the Home screen. In the Add Mode menu, select the item you want to add. You then see this added item on the Home screen.
  • Page 39: Notifications Panel

    Notifications panel Notifications alert you to the arrival of new messages, calendar events and alarms, as well as ongoing events, such as when you are on a call. Opening the notifications panel Swipe down from the status bar to open the notifications panel. To close the notifications panel, swipe the screen upwards or tap Notifications Quick...
  • Page 40 Pending System notifications notifications The icons displayed at the top of the screen provide information about the status of the device. The icons listed in the table below are some of the most common ones. Icon Description Icon Description No network signal A song is currently available playing...
  • Page 41: Capturing A Screenshot

    Capturing a screenshot Press and hold the Volume Down Key and the Power/Lock Key at the same time for 2 seconds to capture a screenshot of the current screen. To view the captured image, tap the > > > the Screenshot folder.
  • Page 42: Transferring Data Between A Pc And The Device

    A window will pop-up on your PC, allowing you to transfer the desired data. NOTE The LG Android Platform Driver is required to be installed on your PC to be • able to detect the phone. Check the requirements for using Media device (MTP).
  • Page 43: Apps

    Apps Apps...
  • Page 44: Installing Or Uninstalling Apps

    Installing or uninstalling apps Play Store allows you to browse and search for free and paid applications. To open the Play Store app > > To open a screen with details about an app At any time while browsing in Play Store, tap an app to open its details screen.
  • Page 45: Calls

    Calls Making a call > > to open the dialer. Enter the number using the dialer. To delete a digit, tap After entering the desired number, tap to place the call. To end the call, tap NOTE To enter "+" to make international calls, touch and hold •...
  • Page 46: Making A Second Call

    Making a second call During your first call, tap > Add call and enter the number. to place the call. Both calls are displayed on the call screen. Your initial call is locked and put on hold. Tap the displayed number to toggle between calls. Or tap Merge calls to start a conference call.
  • Page 47: Contacts

    Contacts You can add contacts on your phone and synchronise them with the contacts in your Google Account or other accounts that support syncing contacts. Searching for a contact > > to open your contacts. and enter the contact name using the keyboard. Adding a new contact >...
  • Page 48: Creating A Group

    Removing a contact from your favourites list > > > FAVOURITES tab. Choose a contact to view its details. Tap the white star at the top right of the screen. The star turns a dark colour and the contact is removed from your favourites. Creating a group >...
  • Page 49: Messaging

    Messaging Your phone combines text and multimedia messaging into one intuitive, easy to use menu. Sending a message > > Enter a contact name or contact number into the Type name or number field. As you enter the contact name, matching contacts appear.
  • Page 50: Conversation View

    Conversation view Messages exchanged with another party are displayed in chronological order so that you can conveniently see and find your conversations. Changing your messaging settings Your phone's messaging settings are predefined to allow you to send messages immediately. You can change the settings based on your preferences.
  • Page 51: Camera

    Camera You can use the camera or camcorder to take and share pictures and videos. > > • Taking a photo Frame your subject on the screen. A square around the subject indicates that the camera has focused. to take a photo. Your picture will be automatically saved to the Gallery.
  • Page 52: Recording A Video

    Tap to start recording. Tap this icon to open the camera settings menu. NOTE Be sure to clean the protective lens cover with a microfiber cloth before taking • pictures. A lens cover with smudges from fingers can cause blurry pictures with a "halo"...
  • Page 53: Gallery

    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. > > to view the images stored in the storage. Tap an album to open it and view its contents.
  • Page 54: Setting Wallpaper

    Setting wallpaper While viewing a photo, tap > Set picture as to set the image as wallpaper or assign it to a contact. NOTE Depending on the software installed, some file formats may not be supported. • If the file size exceeds the available memory, an error can occur when you open •...
  • Page 55: Email

    Email You can use the Email application to read email from providers other than Gmail. The Email application supports the following account types: POP3, IMAP, Microsoft Exchange (for Enterprise users) and other accounts. > > • Adding an account The first time you open the Email application, a setup wizard opens to help you add an email account.
  • Page 56: Clock

    Clock The Clock app gives you access to the Alarms, Timer, World clock and Stopwatch functions. Access these functions by tapping the tabs across the top of the screen or swiping horizontally across the screen. > > • Alarm The Alarms tab allows you to set alarms. >...
  • Page 57: Stopwatch

    Stopwatch The Stopwatch tab allows you to use your phone as a stopwatch. > > > to start to stop the timer. to clear the stopwatch. Calculator The Calculator app allows you to perform mathematical calculations using a standard or scientific calculator. >...
  • Page 58: Sound Recorder

    Sound Recorder The Voice Recorder app records audible files for you to use in a variety of ways. Recording a sound or voice > > to begin recording. to end the recording. to listen to the recording. NOTE to access your recordings. You can listen to your saved recordings. •...
  • Page 59: Google Apps

    Google apps Google provides entertainment, social network, and business apps. You may require a Google account to access some apps. To view more app information, access each app’s help menu. NOTE Some apps may not be available depending on the region or service provider. •...
  • Page 60 Hangouts Chat with your friends individually or in groups and use images, emoticons, and video calls while you are chatting. Photos Manage photos, albums, and videos that you have saved on the device and uploaded to Google+. Google Settings Configure settings for some features provided by Google. Voice Search Search quickly for items by saying a keyword or phrase.
  • Page 61: Settings

    Settings Settings...
  • Page 62: Access The Settings Menu

    Access the Settings menu The Settings app allows you to customize and personalize your phone. Opening the settings app > > • Wireless & networks Wi-Fi You can use high-speed Internet access while within the coverage of the wireless access point (AP). On the Settings screen, tap Wi-Fi.
  • Page 63: Bluetooth

    Bluetooth-enabled handhelds, computers, printers, and wireless devices. NOTE 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 •...
  • Page 64: Data Usage

    NOTE Due to different specifications and features of other Bluetooth-compatible • devices, display and operations may be different, and functions such as transfer or exchange may not be possible with all Bluetooth compatible devices. Receiving data via Bluetooth On the Settings screen, tap Bluetooth. to turn Bluetooth on.
  • Page 65: Wi-Fi Hotspot

    Wi-Fi hotspot You can also use your phone to provide a mobile broadband connection. Create a hotspot and share your connection. to turn Wi-Fi hotspot on. Tap Set up Wi-Fi hotspot to change the SSID, security type, password, and other hotspot options. USB tethering Allows you to share the internet connection with your computer via a USB cable.
  • Page 66: Device

    Device Display Wallpaper – Sets the wallpaper to use on your Home screen. • Lock screen Wallpaper – Allows you to set your Lock screen • wallpaper. Brightness level – Adjust the screen brightness by using the slider. • Adaptive brightness – Optimize brightness level for available light. •...
  • Page 67: Storage

    When device is locked – Allows you to choose if you want to show • or hide notifications on the lock screen. App notifications – Allows you to prevent apps from displaying • notifications or set apps to show notifications with priority when Do not disturb is set to Priority only.
  • Page 68: Personal

    Personal Location Turn on location service, your phone determines your approximate location using Wi-Fi and mobile networks. When you select this option, you're asked whether you consent to allowing Google to use your location when providing these services. On the Settings screen, tap Location. Mode –...
  • Page 69: Accounts

    Unknown sources – Allow installation of non-Play Store applications. • Storage type – Software only. • Trusted credentials – Checkmark to allow applications to access your • phone's encrypted store of secure certificates and related passwords and other credentials. You use credential storage to establish some types of VPN and Wi-Fi connections.
  • Page 70: Backup & Reset

    Backup & reset Change the settings for managing your settings and data. On the Settings screen, tap Backup & reset. Back up my data – Back up app data, Wi-Fi passwords, and other • settings to Google servers. Backup account – Displays the account that is currently being used to •...
  • Page 71: Printing

    Captions – Allows you to customise caption settings for those with • hearing impairments. Magnification gestures – Allows you to zoom in and out by triple- • tapping the screen. Large text – Sets the font size • High contrast text – Checkmark to set the text to a darker contrast •...
  • Page 72: About Phone

    NOTE Due to different specifications and features of other Bluetooth-compatible • devices, display and operations may be different, and functions such as transfer or exchange may not be possible with all Bluetooth compatible devices. About phone View legal information, check phone status and software versions, and perform a software update.
  • Page 73: Appendix

    Appendix Appendix...
  • Page 74: Phone Software Update

    This feature allows you to conveniently update your phone's software to a newer version via OTA, without connecting using a USB data cable. This feature will only be available if and when LG makes a newer firmware version available for your device.
  • Page 75: Faq

    This chapter lists some problems you might encounter when using your phone. Some problems require you to call your service provider, but most are easy to fix yourself. Message Possible causes Possible corrective measures There is no SIM card SIM card Make sure that the SIM card is in the phone or it is error...
  • Page 76 Plug the charger into a different No voltage outlet. Charger defective Replace the charger. Wrong charger Use only original LG accessories. The Fixed dialling Number not Check the Settings menu and turn number function allowed. the function off. is on.
  • Page 77 Message Possible causes Possible corrective measures Impossible Delete some data, such as to receive/ applications or messages from Memory full send SMS & your phone to make more memory photos available. Files do not Unsupported file Check the supported file formats. open format The screen...
  • Page 78: Anti-Theft Guide

    Anti-Theft Guide You can set up your device to prevent other people from using it if it's been reset to factory settings without your permission. For example, if your device is lost, stolen, or wiped, only someone with your Google account or screen lock information can use the device.
  • Page 79: More Information

    In addition to the source code, all referred license terms, warranty disclaimers and copyright notices are available for download. LG Electronics will also provide open source code to you on CD-ROM for a charge covering the cost of performing such distribution (such as the cost of media, shipping, and handling) upon email request to opensource@lge.com.

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