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LG-X155
www.lg.com
MFL69402301 (1.0)

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  • Page 1 USER GUIDE LG-X155 www.lg.com MFL69402301 (1.0)
  • Page 3 Welcome! 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 this •...
  • Page 4: Table Of Contents

    Table of contents Guidelines for safe and efficient use ..4 Connecting to Networks and Devices ..........34 Important notice ........12 Wi-Fi ..........34 Bluetooth ..........35 Getting to know your phone ....15 Wi-Fi Direct ........36 Phone layout ........15 Transferring data between a PC and Installing the SIM or USIM card and the device ...........
  • Page 5 Camera and Video ........ 46 Camera options on the viewfinder ..46 Taking a photo ........47 Recording a video ....... 47 Gallery ..........48 Utilities ..........51 Clock ..........51 Calculator ........... 52 Calendar ..........52 Sound Recorder ........53 Voice Search........
  • Page 6: Guidelines For Safe And Efficient Use

    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. Exposure to radio frequency energy Radio wave exposure and Specific Absorption Rate (SAR) information.
  • Page 7 Product care and maintenance WARNING Always use genuine LG batteries, chargers and accessories approved for use with this particular phone model. The use of any other types may void any approval or warranty applying to the phone and may be dangerous.
  • Page 8 Do not charge a handset near flammable material as the handset can become hot • and create a fire hazard. Use a dry cloth to clean the exterior of the unit (do not use solvents such as • benzene, thinner or alcohol). Do not charge the phone when it is on soft furnishings.
  • Page 9 Efficient phone operation Electronics devices All mobile phones may receive interference, which could affect performance. Do not use your mobile phone near medical equipment without requesting • permission. Avoid placing the phone over pacemakers, for example, in your breast pocket. Some hearing aids might be disturbed by mobile phones.
  • Page 10 Avoid damage to your hearing To prevent possible hearing damage, do not listen at high volume levels for long periods. Damage to your hearing can occur if you are exposed to loud sound for long periods of time. We therefore recommend that you do not turn on or off the handset close to your ear.
  • Page 11 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 Dispose of used batteries according to the manufacturer’s instructions. Please • recycle when possible. Do not dispose as household waste. If you need to replace the battery, take it to the nearest authorised LG Electronics • service point or dealer for assistance.
  • Page 13 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 14: Important Notice

    Important notice Please read this before you start using your phone! Please check to see whether any problems you encountered with your phone are described in this section before taking the phone in for service or calling a service representative. 1.
  • Page 15 Some applications you download may consume battery power. • While using downloaded applications, check the battery charge level. • 3. Before installing an open source application and OS WARNING If you install and use an OS other than the one provided by the •...
  • Page 16 5. When the screen freezes If the screen freezes or the phone does not respond when you try to operate it, remove the battery and reinsert it. Then power the phone back on. Important notice...
  • Page 17: Getting To Know Your Phone

    Getting to know your phone Phone layout Headset Jack Front Camera Lens Volume Keys Power/Lock Key Earpiece Proximity Sensor Microphone Charger/USB port NOTE: Proximity Sensor When receiving and making calls, the proximity sensor automatically • turns the backlight off and locks the touch screen by sensing when the phone is near your ear.
  • Page 18 Rear Camera Lens Flash Speaker Power/Lock Key Turn your phone on/off by pressing and holding this key. • Short press to lock/unlock the screen • Volume Keys (While screen is off) Long press Volume Keys to launch Camera • Getting to know your phone...
  • Page 19: Installing The Sim Or Usim Card And Battery

    Installing the SIM or USIM card and battery Insert the SIM or USIM card provided by the mobile telephone service provider, and the included battery. To remove the back cover, hold the phone firmly in one hand. With your other hand, lift off the back cover with your thumbnail as shown in the figure below.
  • Page 20 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 21: Charging The Battery

    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 22: Inserting A Memory Card

    Inserting a memory card Your device supports up to a 32GB microSD card. Depending on the memory card manufacturer and type, some memory cards may not be compatible with your device. WARNING Some memory cards may not be fully compatible with the device. Using an incompatible card may damage the device or the memory card, or corrupt the data stored in it.
  • Page 23: Removing The Memory Card

    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 information.
  • Page 24 NOTE Create a Google account before setting an unlock pattern and remember • the Backup PIN you created when creating your pattern lock. TIP! Smart Lock You can use Smart Lock to make unlocking your phone easier. You can set it to keep your phone unlocked when you have a trusted Bluetooth device connected to it, when it's in a familiar location like your home or work, or when it recognises your face.
  • Page 25: Your Home Screen

    Your Home screen Touch screen tips Here are some tips on how to navigate on your phone. 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 •...
  • Page 26: Home Screen

    Home screen The Home screen is the starting point for many applications and functions. It allows you to add items like app shortcuts and Google widgets to give you instant access to information and applications. This is the default canvas and accessible from any menu by tapping Status Bar Application Icons...
  • Page 27: Customizing The Home Screen

    Extended Home screen The operating system provides multiple Home screen canvases to provide more space for adding icons, widgets and more. Slide your finger left or right across the Home screen to access additional • canvases. Customizing the Home screen You can customise your Home screen by adding apps and widgets and changing wallpapers.
  • Page 28: Returning To Recently-Used Applications

    Removing an item from the Home screen While on the Home screen, touch and hold the icon you want to remove > drag • it to Adding an app to the Quick Button Area From the Apps screen or on the Home screen, touch and hold an application icon •...
  • Page 29 Pending System notifications notifications 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 Settings Area Clear Tap each quick setting button to toggle it on/off. Current notifications are listed, each with a brief description.
  • Page 30 Indicator icons on the Status Bar Indicator icons appear on the status bar at the top of the screen to report missed calls, new messages, calendar events, device status and more. The icons displayed at the top of the screen provide information about the status of the device.
  • Page 31: On-Screen Keyboard

    On-screen keyboard You can enter text using the on-screen keyboard. The on-screen keyboard appears on the screen when you tap an available text entry field. Using the keypad and entering text Tap once to capitalise the next letter you type. Double-tap for all caps. Tap to go to the keyboard settings.
  • Page 32: Special Features

    Special Features 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 and a box •...
  • Page 33: Knock Code

    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 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 After signing in, your phone will sync with your Google services, such as Gmail, Contacts, and Google Calendar. You can also use Maps, download applications from Play Store, back up your settings to Google servers, and take advantage of other Google services on your phone.
  • Page 36: Connecting To Networks And Devices

    Connecting to Networks and Devices Wi-Fi You can use high-speed Internet access while within the coverage of the wireless access point (AP). Connecting to Wi-Fi networks > Wi-Fi. > > to turn Wi-Fi on and start scanning for available Wi-Fi networks. Tap a network to connect to it.
  • Page 37: Bluetooth

    Bluetooth devices, such as headsets and hands-free car kits, and 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.
  • Page 38: Wi-Fi Direct

    Sending data via Bluetooth Select a file or item such as a contact or media file. Select the option for sending data via Bluetooth. Search for and pair with a Bluetooth-enabled device. NOTE Due to different specifications and features of other Bluetooth-compatible •...
  • Page 39: Transferring Data Between A Pc And The Device

    (MTP). 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 40: 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 TIP! To enter "+" to make international calls, touch and hold Calling your contacts >...
  • Page 41: Making A Second Call

    Making a second call > Add call and enter the number. During your first call, tap 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 42: 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 43: 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 44: 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. You can tap a suggested recipient and add more than one contact.
  • Page 45: Conversation View

    NOTE When you get a text message during a call, there will be an audible • notification. 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.
  • Page 46: Email

    Email You can use the Email application to read email from providers other than Gmail. Managing email accounts To open the Email application The first time you open the Email application, a setup wizard opens to help you add an email account.
  • Page 47: Composing And Sending Email

    Composing and sending email > > > tap the icon to create a new email. Enter an address for the message's intended recipient. As you enter text, matching addresses will be offered from your contacts. Separate multiple addresses with semicolons. Tap the Cc/Bcc field to copy or blind copy to other contacts/email addresses.
  • Page 48: Camera And Video

    Camera and Video Camera options on the viewfinder You can use the camera or camcorder to take and share pictures and videos. > > • Settings – Tap this icon to open the camera settings menu. Capture – Tap to take a photo. Shot mode –...
  • Page 49: Taking A Photo

    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. Panorama mode Allows you to take a panoramic picture. >...
  • Page 50: 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 51 Tap to pause/resume video playback Tap to rewind 3 seconds. Tap to fast-forward 3 seconds. Tap to open the available sharing options (such as Messaging or Bluetooth). Tap to share Message. Tap to access additional options. Editing photos While viewing a photo, tap Deleting photos/videos >...
  • Page 52 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 files. Camera and Video...
  • Page 53: Utilities

    Utilities 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. > > • Alarms The Alarms tab allows you to set alarms.
  • Page 54: Calculator

    to stop the timer. 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 55: 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 56: Fm Radio

    NOTE This application may not be available depending on the region or service • provider. FM Radio Your phone has a built-in FM radio so you can tune in to your favorite stations and listen on the go. > > •...
  • Page 57: Web Browser

    Web Browser Browser The internet gives you a fast, full colour world of games, music, news, sports, entertainment, and much more, right on your mobile phone. NOTE Additional charges apply when connecting to these services and • downloading content. Check data charges with your network provider. >...
  • Page 58: Chrome

    Bookmarks > Save to bookmarks > OK. To bookmark the current webpage, tap To open a bookmarked webpage, tap and select the desired bookmark. History > History tab to open a list of recently visited webpages. Chrome Use Chrome to search for information and browse webpages. >...
  • Page 59: Settings

    Settings The Settings application contains most of the tools for customizing and configuring your phone. All of the settings in the Settings application are described in this section. To open the Settings application > > • Wireless & networks Wi-Fi Turns on Wi-Fi to connect to available Wi-Fi networks.
  • Page 60: 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. • Sleep: Set the time delay before the screen automatically turns off. •...
  • Page 61: Personal

    Storage You can monitor the used and available internal memory in the device. Battery Standby intelligent power saving: Tap the Battery Saver switch to toggle it on or • off. Sets the battery charge percent level that automatically turns on Battery Saver. Apps Allows you to view details about the apps installed on your phone, manage their data, and force them to stop.
  • Page 62 NOTE This setting name may be Pattern effect if the Screen lock is set to Pattern. • Encrypt phone: Allows you to encrypt data on the phone for security. You will be • required to enter a PIN or password to decrypt your phone each time you power it on.
  • Page 63: System

    Gmail™, Calendar, and other applications may also have their own settings to control how they synchronise data; see the sections on those applications for details. Tap Add account to add new account. Language & input Select the language for the text on your phone and for configuring the on-screen keyboard, including words that you've added to its dictionary.
  • Page 64 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. You should first check the software version on your mobile phone: Settings > About phone >...
  • Page 65 Therefore, LG recommends that you backup your personal data before updating your phone's software. LG does not take responsibility for any loss of personal data. This feature depends on your network service provider, region and country.
  • Page 66: About This User Guide

    • service providers or carriers. This content is subject to change without prior notice. For the latest version of this guide, please visit the LG website at www. lg.com. Your phone's applications and their functions may vary by country, region or •...
  • Page 67: Trademarks

    Trademarks LG and the LG logo are registered trademarks of LG Electronics. • Bluetooth is a registered trademark of Bluetooth SIG, Inc. worldwide. • Wi-Fi and the Wi-Fi logo are registered trademarks of the Wi-Fi Alliance. • All other trademarks and copyrights are the property of their respective owners.
  • Page 68: Accessories

    • Battery • NOTE 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 69: Troubleshooting

    Troubleshooting 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 SIM or or USIM card in Make sure that the SIM or USIM card USIM card...
  • Page 70 Message Possible causes Possible corrective measures Not supported by service provider applications Contact your service provider. or registration can be set required. Dialing error New network not authorised. New SIM or USIM Calls not Check for new restrictions. card inserted. available Pre-paid charge Contact service provider or reset limit...
  • Page 71 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.
  • Page 72 Message Possible causes Possible corrective measures The screen If you use a protection tape or case, does not make sure it has not covered the turn on Proximity sensor area around the proximity sensor. when I problem Make sure that the area around the receive a proximity sensor is clean.
  • Page 73: Faq

    Category Question Answer What functions You can connect a Bluetooth audio Bluetooth are available via device, such as a Stereo/Mono Devices Bluetooth? headset or car kit. Contacts data can be synchronised Contacts How can I back up between your phone and your Google Backup Contacts? account.
  • Page 74 Category Question Answer My phone does not display the time of Open the conversation and touch and Message receipt for messages hold the desired message. Then tap Time older than 24 hrs. View details. How can I view the time? Is it possible to install Any application that is available at Play another navigation...
  • Page 75 Pattern create my Google Google account to unlock your phone. account on the If you have not created a Google phone? account on the phone or you have forgotten it, please contact a LG Service Centre.
  • Page 76 Category Question Answer Will I know when my Memory Yes, you will receive a notification. memory is full? The phone has multilingual capabilities. Is it possible to To change the language: Language change my phone's Support > > 1. Tap >...
  • Page 77 Category Question Answer Yes. Just touch and hold the icon Is it possible to until the trash can icon appears at the Home remove an application top and centre of the screen. Then, screen from the Home without lifting your finger, drag the icon screen? to the trash can.

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