LG Escape 2 Owners Manual

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Camera and Video
Camera options on the viewfinder
To open the Camera application, tap  >  > .
You can use the camera or camcorder to take and share pictures and videos\
.
 NOTE: 
 
 Be sure to clean the protective lens cover with a microfiber cloth befor\
e taking 
pictures. A lens cover with smudges from fingers can cause blurry pictur\
es with a 
halo effect.
Hide/Display Options – Tap to hide/display the camera options on the viewfinder.
Flash – Allows you to manage the cameras flash.
Swap camera – Tap to swap between the rear camera lens and the front camera lens.
Settings – Tap this icon to open the camera settings menu. 
						

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Gallery – Tap to view the last photo or video you captured.
Record – Tap to start recording.
Capture 
– Tap to take a photo.
Exit – Tap to exit the camera.
Using the advanced settings
In the camera viewfinder, tap  to show the advanced options. Tap each icon to adjust the 
following camera settings.
Set the size of your picture and video.
Allows you to say a voice command to take pictures. You can say LG, Cheese, 
Smile, or any other supported command.
Set your cameras timer. This is ideal if you want to be a part of the picture or 
video.
Allows you to take better pictures and record better videos by displayin\
g a grid 
line for help with alignment.
Allows you to learn how a function works. This icon will provide you wit\
h a 
help guide.
 NOTE: 
 
 The shutter sound is not available when Vibrate mode or Silent mode is enabled. 
						

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Camera and Video
Taking a photo 
1  
Open the Camera application and point the lens toward the subject you want to 
photograph.
2   Focus indicators will appear in the center of the view nder screen. You can also tap 
anywhere on the screen to focus on that spot.
3   When the focus indicators turn blue, the camera has focused on your subj\
ect.
4   Tap 
 to capture the photo.
Once you have taken a photo
Tap the image thumbnail on the screen to view the last photo you took. Th\
e following 
options are available.
Tap to edit the photo.
Tap to take another photo immediately.
Tap to send your photo to others or share it via any available social net\
work 
services.
Tap to delete the photo.
Tap to access additional options.
Tap to add the photo to your favorites.  
						

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Recording a video
1  
Open the Camera application and point the lens toward the subject you want to 
capture in your video.
2   Tap 
 once to start recording.
 NOTE: 
 
 The timer will be displayed on the screen.
3   Tap 
 to stop recording.
 TIP!
 
 – Tap to capture a screen shot while recording a video.
 
  
 – Tap to pause the recording.
After recording a video
Tap the video thumbnail on the screen to view the last video you recorded\
. The following 
options are available.
Tap to record another video immediately.
Tap to send your video to others or share it via any available social net\
work 
services.
Tap to delete the video.
Tap to access additional options. 
						

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Camera and Video
Tap to add the video to favorites.
Multi-point Auto Focus
When you take a picture, the Multi-point Auto Focus (AF) function oper\
ates automatically 
and allows you to see a clear image.
Burst shot
Allows you to take multiple shots quickly. Touch and hold .
Gallery
The Gallery application presents the pictures and videos in your storage\
, including those 
youve taken with the Camera application and those you downloaded from t\
he web or other 
locations. 
1  
Tap 
 >  >  to view the images stored in the storage.
2   Tap an album to open it and view its contents. (The pictures and videos \
in the album are 
displayed in chronological order

.)
3   Tap a picture in an album to view it.
 NOTE:
 
 Depending on the software installed, some file formats may not be suppor\
ted.
 
 Some files may not play properly due to their encoding. 
						

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Viewing pictures
The Gallery displays your pictures in folders. When some apps save a pic\
ture, a folder is 
automatically created to contain the picture.  
Pictures are displayed by the date they were created. Select a picture t\
o view it full screen. 
Scroll left or right to view the next or previous image.
Zooming in and out
Use one of the following methods to zoom in and out on an image:
Double-tap anywhere to zoom in and out.
 Spread two fingers apart on any place in the picture zoom in. Pinch in t\
o zoom out.
Video options
1   Tap  > . 
2   Select the video you want to watch. 
						

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Camera and Video
  Touch to pause/resume video playback.
Touch to fast-forward.
Touch to rewind.
Touch to adjust video volume.
  Touch to lock/unlock the screen.
Tap to access additional options.
 NOTE:
 
 While a video is playing, the following options are available:
 Slide the right side of the screen up or down to adjust the sound.
 Slide the left side of the screen up or down to adjust the brightness.
 Slide your finger from left to right (or vice versa) to fast-forward a\
nd rewind.
Editing photos
While viewing a photo, tap .
Deleting photos/videos
Use one of the following methods:
While in a folder, tap 
, select the photos/videos you want to delete. Then tap 
Delete.
 While viewing a photo, tap 
. 
						

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Setting wallpaper
While viewing a photo, tap  > Set image 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 suppor\
ted.
 
 If the file size exceeds the available memory, an error can occur when you open files. 
						

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Multimedia
Music
Your phone has a music player that lets you play all your favorite tracks\
.
Playing a song
1  Tap  >  > . 
2   Tap the Songs tab.
3   Select the song you want to play.
4   The following options are available.
Tap to add the song to your favorites.
Tap to open the current playlist. 
						

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Tap to access additional options.
Tap to play the current playlist in shuffle mode (tracks are played in r\
andom 
order).
Tap to toggle through repeat all songs, repeat current song and repeat of\
f.
Tap to adjust the volume.
Tap to restart the current track or skip to the previous track in the alb\
um, 
playlist or shuffle list. Touch and hold to rewind.
Tap to pause playback.
Tap to resume playback.
Tap to skip to the next track in the album, playlist or shuffle list. Touch and 
hold to fast-forward.
Tap to open the music library.
 
NOTE:
 
 Depending on the software installed, some file formats may not be suppor\
ted.
 
 If the file size exceeds the available memory, an error can occur when you open files.
 
 Music file copyrights may be protected by international treaties and nat\
ional copyright 
laws. Therefore, it may be necessary to obtain permission or a licence t\
o reproduce or 
copy music. In some countries, national laws prohibit private copying of\
 copyrighted 
material. Before downloading or copying the file, please check the natio\
nal laws of the 
relevant country concerning the use of such material.