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LG-X230YK
www.lg.com
MFL69831601 (1.0)

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  • Page 1 USER GUIDE LG-X230YK www.lg.com MFL69831601 (1.0)

  • Page 2: About This User Guide

    ENGLISH 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.
  • Page 3 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. About this user guide...

  • Page 4: Table Of Contents

    Table of contents Guidelines for safe and efficient use Custom-designed Basic Functions Features Product components and accessories KnockON Parts overview Gesture shot Turning on or off the power Installing the SIM card and battery Charging the battery Optimizing battery life Inserting the memory card Removing the memory card Touch screen...
  • Page 5 Settings apps Wireless & networks Phone Device Messaging Personal Camera System Gallery File Manager Clock Calculator Sound Recorder FM Radio Appendix Downloads E-mail LG Language Settings Contacts Phone software update Calendar Google apps Anti-Theft Guide More information Table of contents...

  • Page 6: Guidelines For Safe And Efficient Use

    ID position in sudden call drop and applications loaded. The log is used only to help determine the cause of the fault. These logs are encrypted and can only be accessed by an authorised LG Repair centre should you need to return your device for repair.

  • Page 7: Exposure To Radio Frequency Energy

    • While there may be differences between the SAR levels of various LG device models, they are all designed to meet the relevant guidelines for exposure to radio waves.
  • Page 8 • 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. • Keep away from electrical appliances such as TVs, radios and personal computers.

  • Page 9: Electronics Devices

    • If your device gets wet, immediately unplug it to dry off completely. Do not attempt to accelerate the drying process with an external heating source, such as an oven, microwave or hair dryer. • The liquid in your wet device, changes the colour of the product label inside your device.

  • Page 10: Avoid Damage To Your Hearing

    • If you are listening to music whilst out and about, please ensure that the volume is at a reasonable level so that you are aware of your surroundings. This is of particular importance when near roads. Avoid damage to your hearing To prevent possible hearing damage, do not listen at high volume levels for long periods.

  • Page 11: Emergency Calls

    You do not need to completely discharge the battery before recharging. Unlike other battery systems, there is no memory effect that could compromise the battery’ s performance. • Use only LG batteries and chargers. LG chargers are designed to maximise the battery life. • Do not disassemble or short-circuit the battery.

  • Page 12: Driver Safety Tips

    Risk of explosion if battery is replaced by an incorrect type. Dispose of used batteries according to the instructions. • If you need to replace the battery, take it to the nearest authorised LG Electronics service point or dealer for assistance. •...
  • Page 13 Make sure to protect your personal information to prevent data leakage or misuse of sensitive information. • Always back up important data while using the device. LG is not responsible for any data loss. • Make sure to back up all data and reset the device when disposing of the device to prevent any misuse of sensitive information.

  • Page 14: Custom-Designed Features

    Custom-designed Features...

  • Page 15: Knockon

    You can turn the screen on or off by double-tapping the screen. • This option is available only on the Home screen provided by LG. It may not function properly on a custom launcher or on the Home screen installed by the user.

  • Page 16: Gesture Shot

    Gesture shot You can take selfies by using gestures. Show your palm to the front camera and then clench your fist. • In three seconds, a photo is taken. • An alternative way to take gesture shots is to clench your fist and then open it towards the front camera.

  • Page 17: Basic Functions

    Basic Functions...

  • Page 18: Product Components And Accessories

    Always use genuine LG Electronics accessories. Using accessories made by other manufacturers may affect your device's call performance or cause malfunctions. This may not be covered by LG's repair service. • If any of these basic items are missing, contact the dealer from which you purchased your device.

  • Page 19: Parts Overview

    Parts overview Microphone Headset Jack Earpiece Front Camera Lens Proximity/Ambient Light Sensor Volume Keys Microphone Charger/USB Port Rear Camera Lens Flash Power/Lock Key Speaker Microphone Basic Functions...
  • Page 20 • Proximity/Ambient Light Sensor - Proximity sensor: The proximity sensor turns off the screen and disables touch functionality when the device is in close proximity to the human body. It turns the screen back on and enables touch functionality when the device is outside a specific range. - Ambient light sensor: The ambient light sensor analyses the ambient light intensity when the auto-brightness control mode is turned on.

  • Page 21: Turning On Or Off The Power

    Turning on or off the power Turning on the power When the power is turned off, press and hold the Power/Lock Key. • When the device is turned on for the first time, initial configuration takes place. The first booting time for the smart phone may be longer than usual.

  • Page 22: Installing The Sim Card And

    • 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. •...
  • Page 23 Slide the SIM card into the SIM card slot as shown in the figure. Make sure the gold contact area on the card is facing downward. • To remove the SIM Card from Slot 1, slide the pin at the top to the left. Basic Functions...

  • Page 24: Battery

    Insert the battery. To replace the cover onto the device, align the back cover over the battery compartment and press it down until it clicks into place. Basic Functions...

  • Page 25: Charging The Battery

    A computer can also be used to charge the battery by connecting the device to it using a USB cable. • Make sure to use an LG-approved charger and charging cable. Charging the battery with a third-party charger may cause the battery to explode or may damage the device.

  • Page 26: 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 device battery life • Turn off radio communications when you are not using. If you are not using Wi-Fi, Bluetooth®...

  • Page 27: Inserting The Memory Card

    Inserting the memory card The device supports up to a 32GB microSD. Some memory cards may not be compatible with your device, depending on the memory card manufacturer and type. • Some memory cards may not be fully compatible with the device. If you use an incompatible card, it may damage the device or the memory card, or corrupt the data stored in it.

  • Page 28: Removing The Memory Card

    Do not remove the memory card while the device is transferring or accessing information. This may cause data to be lost or corrupted, or may damage the memory card or the device. LG is not responsible for losses that result from the abuse or improper use of memory cards, including the loss of data.
  • Page 29 Tapping and holding Tap and hold for several seconds to run a hidden function. Double-tapping Tap twice quickly to zoom in or out on a photo or map. Swiping Tap and hold an item, such as an app or widget, then swipe it to another location.
  • Page 30 Flicking Gently tap and hold on the screen, then flick left or right to quickly move to another panel. Pinching and spreading Pinch two fingers to zoom out such as on a photo or map. To zoom in, spread your fingers apart. •...
  • Page 31 • A touch screen failure may occur if you use the device near a magnetic, metallic or conductive material. • If you use the device under bright lights, such as direct sunlight, the screen may not be visible, depending on your position. Use the device in a shady location or a location with an ambient light that is not too bright and bright enough to read books.

  • Page 32: Home Screen

    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 installed apps at a glance.

  • Page 33: Status Icons

    • Folder: Create folders to group apps by your preferences. • Page icon: View the total number of Home screen canvases and the currently displayed canvas which is highlighted. • Quick access area: Fix main apps at the bottom of the screen so that they can be accessed from any Home screen canvas.

  • Page 34: Notifications Panel

    • Some of these icons may appear differently or may not appear at all, depending on the device's status. Refer to the icons according to the actual environment in which you are using the device. • Displayed icons may vary, depending on the area or service providers. Notifications panel You can open the notifications panel by dragging the status bar downwards.
  • Page 35 Switching the screen orientation You can set the screen orientation to automatically switch, according to the device's orientation. On the notification panel, tap Auto-rotate from the quick access icon list. Alternatively, tap Settings Display When device is rotated and select Rotate the contents of the screen. Editing the Home screen On the Home screen, tap and hold on an empty space, then start the desired function.

  • Page 36: Creating Folders

    Moving apps on the Home screen On the Home screen, tap and hold an app, then drag it to another location. • To keep frequently used apps at the bottom of the Home screen, tap and hold an app, then drag it to the quick access area at the bottom. •...

  • Page 37: Screen Lock

    Screen lock Screen lock overview Your device's screen turns off and locks itself if you press the Power/ Lock Key. This also happens after the device is left idle for a specified period of time. If you press the Power/Lock Key when a screen lock is not set, the Home screen appears immediately.

  • Page 38: Device Encryption

    Device encryption Encrypting your device Data is encrypted before saving on the device to protect the data. It is possible to read, write and copy data even when device encryption is set. It is also possible to display a user confirmation prompt when the power is turned on by using lock settings while in lock screen mode.

  • Page 39: Entering Text

    Entering text Using Smart keyboard You can use Smart keyboard to enter and edit text. With Smart keyboard, you can view text as you type without bothering to alternate between the screen and a conventional keyboard. This allows you to easily find and correct errors when typing. Suggesting words Smart keyboard automatically analyses your usage patterns to suggest frequently used words as you type.

  • Page 40: Copy And Paste

    Changing the keyboard You can change the input language and the keyboard type for each language. Settings Language & input. Select a language and customise the keyboard type. Copy and Paste You can cut or copy text from an app, and then paste the text into the same app.

  • Page 41: Useful Apps

    Useful Apps...

  • Page 42: Installing And Uninstalling Apps

    Installing and uninstalling apps Installing apps Access an app store to search and download apps. • You can use Play Store or the app store provided by your service provider. • Some app stores may require you to create an account and sign in. •...

  • Page 43: Phone

    Phone Voice call Make a phone call by using one of the available methods, such as manually entering a phone number or making a call from the contact list or the list of recent calls. Making a call from the keypad Make a call by using a method of your choice: •...

  • Page 44: Rejecting A Call

    Rejecting a call To reject an incoming call, swipe to left to decline an incoming call. • To send a rejection message, swipe to up to send a rejection message. Settings Quick • To add or edit a rejection message, tap responses.

  • Page 45: Messaging

    Messaging Sending a message You can create and send messages to your selected contacts or all of your contacts using the Messaging app. • Sending messages abroad may incur additional charges. Consult with your service provider for more information. Specify a recipient and create a message. •...

  • Page 46: Camera

    Camera Starting the camera You can take a photo or record a video to keep the memorable moments. • Before taking a photo, wipe the camera lens with a microfibre cloth. If your finger touches the camera lens, you may get blurry photos. •...

  • Page 47: Taking A Photo

    Switching between cameras You can switch between the front and rear cameras to suit your shooting environment. On the camera screen, tap to switch between the front and rear cameras. • Use the front camera to take selfies. Zoom in or out You can use zoom in or out on the camera screen while taking a picture or recording a video.
  • Page 48 Panorama You can create a panoramic photo by moving the camera in one direction to photograph and stitch continuous shots of for a wide view. In the Normal mode, tap and then slowly move the camera in one direction. • Move the device by following the direction of the arrow in the guideline.

  • Page 49: Gallery

    Taking selfies You can use the front camera to view your face on the screen and take selfies. • When using the front camera, you can change in camera options how selfies are taken. Gallery Gallery overview You can view and manage photos and videos saved on your device. •...

  • Page 50: Viewing Photos

    Viewing photos Access additional Back to the previous options screen Blutooth Share images Edit images Editing photos While viewing a photo, tap Use a variety of effects and tools to edit the photo. Tap SAVE to save changes. • The changes are overwritten to the original file. Playing a video Access additional Back to the previous...

  • Page 51: File Manager

    Sharing files You can share files by using one of the following options: • While viewing a photo or video, tap to share the file by using the method you want. from the file list to select files and share them using the •...

  • Page 52: Calculator

    Timer You can set the timer to trigger an alarm after a specified period of time. Clock Set the time and tap . To resume the timer, tap • To suspend the timer, tap • To reset the timer settings, tap to reset the timer alarm.

  • Page 53: Sound Recorder

    Sound Recorder You can record and save your voice or others' voices from important events. Recorded voice files can be played back or shared. Sound Recorder. • To pause recording, tap to end recording. • The file is saved automatically and the pre-listen screen appears. to play the recorded voice.

  • Page 54: E-Mail

    E-mail E-mail overview You can register an email account to your device and then you can check and send emails from your device. • If you use mobile data, you may be charged for data usage fee depending on your pricing plan. Consult with your service provider for more information.

  • Page 55: Contacts

    Checking email and select a mail box. Select an email from the email list. • The email message appears. Sending email Enter the email address of a recipient. Enter a subject and message. • To attach files, tap • To access optional menu items, tap . to send the email.

  • Page 56: Importing Contacts

    Importing contacts You can import contacts from another storage device. On the contact list screen, tap Import/Export. Select the source and target locations of the contact you want to import, and then tap NEXT. Select contacts and tap OK. Searching for contacts You can search for contacts by using one of the following options: •...

  • Page 57: Calendar

    Creating groups On the contact list screen, tap Groups Enter a new group name. , select contacts, then tap OK. to save the new group. Calendar Calendar overview You can use the calendar to manage events and tasks. Adding events Calendar.

  • Page 58: Google Apps

    Google apps You can use Google apps by setting a Google account. The Google account registration window appears automatically when you use a Google app for the first time. If you do not have a Google account, create one from your device.
  • Page 59 Play Movies & TV Use your Google account to rent or purchase movies. Purchase content and play it anywhere. Photos View or share photos or albums saved on your device. Useful Apps...

  • Page 60: Phone Settings

    Phone Settings...

  • Page 61: Settings

    Settings You can customise the device settings in accordance with your preferences. Settings. • and enter a keyword in the search box to access a setting item. Wireless & networks Wi-Fi You can connect to nearby devices over a Wi-Fi network. Connecting to a Wi-Fi network On the settings screen, tap Wi-Fi.
  • Page 62 Wi-Fi Direct You can connect your device to other devices that support Wi-Fi Direct to share data directly with them. You do not need an access point. You can connect with more than two devices by using Wi-Fi Direct. On the settings screen, tap Wi-Fi Advanced Wi-Fi Direct.

  • Page 63: Sending Data Via Bluetooth

    Sending data via Bluetooth Select a file. • You can send multimedia files or contacts. • Bluetooth. Select a target device for the file. • The file is sent as soon as the target device accepts it. • File sharing processes may differ depending on the file. Data usage Displays the data usage and device data usage limit.

  • Page 64: Usb Tethering

    • When connecting to a computer, download the USB driver from www.lg.com and install it on the computer. • You cannot send or receive files between your device and a computer while USB tethering is turned on. Turn off USB tethering to send or receive files.

  • Page 65: Bluetooth Tethering

    Bluetooth tethering A Bluetooth-connected device can connect to the internet by using your device's mobile data. On the settings screen, tap More Tethering & portable hotspot Bluetooth tethering and then drag to activate it. Turn on Bluetooth on both devices, and pair them. •...

  • Page 66: Device

    Mobile networks You can customise mobile data settings. On the settings screen, tap More Mobile networks. Customise the following settings: Data roaming: Connect to data services when roaming. • • Preferred network type: Select a network type. • Access Point Names: View or change the access point for using mobile data services.
  • Page 67 • When device is rotated: Automatically rotate the screen according to the device’ s orientation. • More KnockON: Turn on or off the screen by tapping the screen twice. Sound & notification You can customise sound, vibrate and notification settings. On the settings screen, tap Sound &...
  • Page 68 Apps You can view a list of installed apps. Shut down or delete apps, if necessary. On the settings screen, tap Apps. Select an app and perform actions. Storage You can view and manage internal storage on the device or storage space of the memory card.

  • Page 69: Personal

    Memory You can view the average amount of memory usage over a certain period of time and the memory occupied by an app. On the settings screen, tap Memory. to set a time slot to retrieve data. Personal Location You can customise how your location information is used by particular apps.
  • Page 70 • Smart Lock: Select trusted items so that if one of them occurs, the device is automatically unlocked. • Encrypt phone: Set the device password for privacy. Create a PIN or password to enter each time the device is turned on. •...
  • Page 71 Google You can use Google settings to manage your Google apps and account settings. On the settings screen, tap Google. Language & input You can customise language and keyboard settings for your device. On the settings screen, tap Language & input. Customise the following settings: •...

  • Page 72: System

    • Automatic restore: Automatically restore backup settings and data when reinstalling an app. • Network settings reset: Reset Wi-Fi, Bluetooth and other network settings. • Factory data reset: Reset all settings for the device and delete data. • Resetting your device deletes all data on it. Enter your device name, Google account and other initial information again.

  • Page 73: About Phone

    • High contrast text: Set the text to a darker contrast. • Power button ends call: End a call by pressing the Power/Lock Key. • Auto-rotate screen: Automatically change the screen orientation according to the physical position of the device. •...

  • Page 74: Appendix

    Appendix...

  • Page 75: Lg Language Settings

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

  • Page 76: 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 in Make sure the SIM card is SIM card error the phone or it is inserted...
  • Page 77 Plug the charger into a different No voltage outlet. Charger defective Replace the charger Wrong charger Use only original LG accessories. Delete some data, such as Impossible to applications or messages from receive/ send Memory full your phone to make more SMS &...
  • Page 78 Message Possible causes Possible corrective measures Files do not Check the supported file Unsupported file format open formats. If you use a protection tape The screen or case, make sure it has not does not turn covered the area around the Proximity sensor problem proximity sensor.

  • Page 79: Anti-Theft Guide

    Anti-Theft Guide 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 80: 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 .

  • Page 81: Declaration Of Conformity

    Declaration of conformity Hereby, LG Electronics declares that this LG-X230YK product is in compliance with the essential requirements and other relevant provisions of Directive 2014/53/EU. A copy of the Declaration of Conformity can be found at http://www.lg.com/global/declaration This handset is not suitable for people who have a visual impairment due to the touch screen keyboard.

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