LG G4 User Guide
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20Your Home screen Back ButtonReturns to the previous screen. Also closes pop-up items, such as menus, dialog boxes and the on-screen keyboard. Home Button Return to the Home screen from any screen. Touch and hold to access the Google Now shortcut. Recent Apps ButtonDisplays recently used applications. If you touch and hold this key, it opens a menu of available options. 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 customize your Home screen by adding apps and widgets and changing wallpapers. Adding items on your Home screen 1 Touch and hold the empty part of the Home screen. 2 Choose the Apps or Widgets tab and tap the desired item. 3 Drag it to the desired location and lift your fi nger. TIP! To add an application icon to the Home screen from the Apps screen, touch and hold the application you want to add.
21Your Home screen Removing an item from the Home screen • While on the Home screen, touch and hold the icon you want to remove, then drag it to and release it. Adding an app as a Quick Button • From the Apps screen or on the Home screen, touch and hold an application icon and drag it to the Quick Button area. Then release it in the desired location. Up to 6 apps can be added. Removing an app from the Quick Button area • Touch and hold the desired Quick Button, drag it to , and release it. NOTE: The Apps Button cannot be removed. Customizing app icons on the Home screen 1 Touch and hold an application icon until it is unlocked from its current position, then release it. The editing icon will appear in the upper right corner of the application. 2 Tap the application icon again and select the desired icon design and size. 3 Ta p OK to save the change. Returning to recently-used applications 1 Ta p . App previews of recently used applications will be displayed. 2 Tap an app preview to open the application. Or tap to return to the previous screen.
22Your Home screen 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 using turn-by-turn navigation. When a notification arrives, its icon appears at the top of the screen. Icons for pending notifications appear on the left, and system icons, such as Wi-Fi and battery strength are shown on the right. NOTE: The available options may vary depending on the region or service provider. System notificationsPending notifications
23Your Home screen 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 . Quick Settings Area Notifications Clear Tap each Quick Setting key to toggle it on/off. Touch and hold the desired key to directly access the function's settings menu. To see more Quick Setting keys, swipe left or right. Tap to remove, add, or rearrange Quick Setting keys. The current notifications are listed, each with a brief description. Tap a notification to open the corresponding application that manages it. Tap to clear all of the notifications.
24Your Home screen 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. The icons listed in the table below are some of the most common ones. Icon Description Icon Description No SIM card insertedA media file is currently playing No network signal availableSilent mode is enabled Airplane mode is onVibrate mode is on Connected to a Wi-Fi networkBattery fully charged Wired headset (with mic) connectedBattery is charging Call in progressPhone is connected to PC via USB cable Missed callDownloading data Bluetooth is onUploading data System warning GPS is on An alarm is setData is synchronizing New voicemail availableChoose input method
25Your Home screen New text or multimedia messageMedia server content sharing is on NFC is onMobile HotSpot is active NOTE: The icon's location in the Status bar may differ depending on the function or service. 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 capitalize the next letter you type. Tap twice for all caps. Tap to enter text with your voice. Touch and hold to enter text by handwriting, access the Clip Tray, and access the keyboard settings. Tap to enter a space. Tap to create a new line in the message field. Tap to delete the previous character. Entering special characters The LG Keyboard allows you to enter special characters (e.g. "á") when entering text. For example, to enter "á", touch and hold the "a" key until the additional characters are displayed. Without lifting the finger, drag your finger to the desired special character and lift it off. NOTE: A symbol at the top right corner of a key indicates that additional characters are available for that key.
26Special Features Gesture shot The Gesture shot feature allows you to take a picture with a hand gesture using the front camera. To take 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 appears on the screen. Then close your hand into a fist to start the timer, allowing you time to get ready. • Raise your hand, in a clenched fist, until the front camera detects it and a box appears on the screen. Then unclench your fist to start the timer, allowing you time to get ready. OR TIP! Interval shot If you make a fist twice or touch and hold , the camera consecutively takes 4 photos at a time. Special Features
27Special Features Gesture View After taking a photo with the front camera lens, you can automatically check the captured photo with this gesture. 1 Ta p > > . 2 Take a picture with the front camera. 3 After taking the picture, bring the phone close to your face. The captured photo will be displayed. Take a picture Quick preview Return to front camera mode NOTE:• Depending on the speed and angle of the gesture, this feature may not work properly. • When the angle is changed after the Quick preview, your phone will go back to camera mode. You must go to Gallery to view the picture again.
28Special Features Glance View When the phone screen is off, you can see the Status Bar, the time and the date by dragging your finger down from the top of the screen. KnockON You can wake up, or turn off, the screen as easily as double-tapping the screen. While the screen is off, and idle, double-tap the center screen quickly to wake the screen. To turn the screen off, double-tap the Status bar in any screen (except on the camera viewfinder) or empty area on the Home screen. NOTE: When using KnockOn to wake the screen, make sure you do not cover the proximity sensor. Doing so will prevent the screen from turning on. This feature is designed to prevent the device from turning on inadvertently in your pocket or storage location.
29Special Features Knock Code The Knock Code feature allows you to wake and unlock the screen with your own Knock Code pattern. When enabled, Knock Code divides the screen into 4 parts and uses your unique combination of taps to secure your device. You can disable this feature in the Lock screen settings. NOTE:• If you enter an incorrect Knock Code combination 6 times, it will be necessary to use your Google account log in or backup PIN. • Use the fingertip instead of finger nail to tap the screen when using Knock Code. 1 Ta p > > > Display tab > Lock screen > Select screen lock > Knock Code. 2 Follow the on-screen steps to set your Knock Code. You have to create a Backup PIN as a safety measure in case you forget your Knock Code. Unlocking the screen using the Knock Code You can wake up and unlock the screen by tapping the Knock Code, set up in the previous section, when the screen is off.