LG G2 User Guide

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Opens the help guide to know how a function operates.
Restores all camera default settings.
TIP!•	When you exit the camera, some settings return to their defaults, such as 
white balance, colour effect, timer and shot mode. Check these before you 
take your next photo.
•	The setting menu is superimposed over the viewfinder, so when you change  
photo colour or quality elements, you will see a preview of the changed 
image behind the Settings menu.
Taking a quick photo 
1  Open the Camera application and point the lens toward the subject your want to photograph.
2  Focus boxes will appear in the center of the viewfinder screen. You can also tap anywhere on the screen to focus on that spot.
3  When the focus box turns green, the camera has focused on your subject.
4  Ta p   to capture the photo.
Using Shot & Clear mode
This feature allows the camera to identify objects you may not want in your photo. After taking the photo, tap an outlined object* to remove it, then save the photo.
1  Open the Camera application.
2  Ta p   >  Shot & Clear.
3  Ta p   to take a picture.  
						

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Camera
4  Tap any of the outlined objects to remove them from the photo, then tap .* When taking a picture, moving objects are shown as dashed lines.
NOTES•	Take a picture after fixing the camera in one place.•	If the colour of a subject is similar to the background, only a part may be 
detected or it may be difficult to erase.
•	If a moving subject is too small or too large, it may be difficult to erase.•	If the subject is moving insignificantly, it may not be detected.
Using Dual camera mode
Allows you to take a picture with the front and rear cameras at the same time, combined into one picture.
1  Open the Camera application.
2  Ta p   >  Dual camera.
3  A small viewfinder box appears on the main viewfinder screen. Set up your shot.•	Drag the small viewfinder to move it where you want it in the shot.
•	Touch and hold the small viewfinder to resize it, if necessary.
•	Tap the small viewfinder to swap the lens between the main viewfinder and the small viewfinder.
4  Ta p   to take the combined picture.
Using Time catch shot mode
Sets the camera to capture missing moments by taking five sequential pictures before  is tapped.
1  Open the Camera application.
2  Ta p   >  Time catch shot.  
						

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3  Ta p   to take a picture.
4  To view the moments just before the picture was taken, tap the image thumbnail at the bottom of the Camera screen.
5  Select the pictures that you want to keep, then tap  at the top of the screen.
Once you've taken a photo
Tap the image thumbnail at the bottom of the Camera screen to view the last photo you took. 
Tap to share your photo using the SmartShare function.
Tap to take another photo immediately.
Tap to send your photo to others or share it via social network services.
Tap to delete the photo.
TIP! If you have an SNS account and have set it up on your phone, you can 
share your photo with your SNS community.
NOTE: Additional charges may apply when MMS messages are downloaded 
while roaming.
Tap the Menu key  to open all advanced options.
Set image as – Tap to use the photo as a Contact photo, Home screen wallpaper or 
Lock screen wallpaper.
Move – Tap to move the photo to another place.
Copy – Tap to copy the selected photo and save it to another album.
Copy to Clip Tray – Tap to copy the photo and store in the Clip Tray.  
						

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Rename – Tap to edit the name of the selected photo.
Rotate left/right – To rotate left or right.
Crop – Crop your photo. Move your finger across the screen to select the area to be cropped.
Edit – View and edit the photo.
Slideshow – Automatically shows you the images in the current folder one after the other.
Add location – To add the location information.
Details – Find out more information about the file.
From your Gallery
Ta p   Gallery and select Camera. 
•	To view more photos, scroll left or right.
•	To zoom in or out, double-tap the screen or place two fingers and spread them apart (move your fingers closer together to zoom out).  
						

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Video camera
Getting to know the viewfinder
  Flash – Choose from Off , On , Auto . 
  Swap camera – Switch between the rear–facing camera lens and the front-facing\
 camera lens.
  Recording mode – Choose from Normal, Live effect, Dual recording, or Tracking zoom.
  Settings – Tap this icon to open the settings menu.
  Camera  mode – Tap and slide up this icon to switch to camera mode.
  Start recording
  Gallery – Tap to view the last video you recorded. This enables you to access your gallery and view your saved videos while in video mode.
TIP!
When recording a video, place two fingers on the screen and pinch to use the 
Zoom function.  
						

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Using the advanced settings
Using the viewfinder, tap  to open all the advanced options. 
Tap to turn on Audio zoom feature. You can record only the sound you want clearly and loudly. After turning this on, focus the subject you want to zoom, on inside the blue circle. To zoom in on sounds as well as sight, pinch in. 
NOTES•	Only available in landscape view.•	Do not cover the microphones on both sides.
Tap to set the size (in pixels) of the video you are recording.
Defines and controls of the amount of sunlight entering the lens. Slide the brightness indicator along the bar towards “-” for a lower brightness video or towards “+” for a higher brightness video.
Improves colour quality in various lighting conditions.
Choose a colour tone to use for your new view.
Activate this to use your phone's location-based services.
Set the Volume Key whether to use for the record or zoom. 
Opens the help guide to know how a function operates.
Restores all camera default settings.
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Recording a quick video
1  Open the Camera application and slide the Video mode button. 
2  The video camera viewfinder appears on the screen.
3  Holding the phone, point the lens towards the subject you wish to capture in your video.
4  Ta p   once to start recording.
5  A red light will appear at the top left corner of the viewfinder with a timer showing 
the length of the video. 
6  Ta p   on the screen to stop recording.
TIP!
 –  Tap to capture image during recording a video.
 –  Tap to pause during recording a video.
After recording a video
In the viewfinder, tap the video thumbnail at the bottom of the screen to veiw the last video you took.
Tap to share your video using the SmartShare function.
Tap to record another video immediately.
Tap to send your video to others or share it via social network services.
Tap to delete the video.
NOTE: Additional charges may apply when MMS messages are downloaded 
while roaming.  
						

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Video camera
From your Gallery
Ta p   Gallery and select Camera. Tap on video play icon  to play the video.
Adjusting the volume when viewing a video
To adjust the volume of a video while it is playing, use the volume keys on the back 
side of the phone.
Using Audio Zoom
Focuses the audio recording on a particular area of your choosing; this \
will increase microphone sensitivity and reduce background noise.
1  Open the Camera application and change to video mode
2  Ta p   >  Audio zoom and select On.
3  Tap an empty space on viewfinder to close the Setting pop-up window. 
4  Hold the phone horizontally and tap  to start recording.
5  Focus the subject you want to zoom in on inside the blue circle. Then, pinch to zoom in to increase sound sensitivity and decrease noise.
6  Ta p   to stop recording.
NOTES•	Do not cover the side microphones while using this feature.•	You must record in landscape orientation to use this function.  
						

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Using Dual recording mode
Allows you to record videos with the front and rear cameras at the same time, combined into one recording.
1  Open the Camera application and change to video mode
2  Ta p   >  Dual recording.
3  A small viewfinder box appears on the main viewfinder screen. Set up your shot.•	Drag the small viewfinder to move it where you want it in the shot.
•	Touch and hold the small viewfinder to resize it, if necessary.
•	Tap the small viewfinder to swap the lens between the main viewfinder and the small viewfinder.
4  Ta p   to start dual recording.
5  Ta p   to stop dual recording.
Using Tracking zoom mode
Allows you to define an area of the recording to focus on and enlarge. You can set the area before recording, then move it as necessary during the recording.
1  Open the Camera application and change to video mode
2  Ta p   >  Tracking zoom.
3  Drag the magnifying glass to the area to enlarge. The small screen shows the defined focus in large view.
4  Ta p   to start recording.•	 While recording, you can move the small screen. Touch and drag it to the desired location. 
5  Ta p   to stop recording.  
						

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Function
QuickMemo
The QuickMemo allows you to create memos and capture screen shots.Capture screens, draw on them and share them with family and friends with QuickMemo.  
OR
1  (While screen is switched off) Press and hold the Volume Up key.  
OR 
Touch and slide the status bar downward 
and tap 
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2  Select the desired menu option from Pen type, Colour, Eraser and create a memo.