LG G6 User Guide

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USER GUIDE
Copyright ©2017 LG Electronics, Inc. All rights reserved.  
						

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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.
•	 This device is not suitable for people who have a visual impairment due 
to the touchscreen keyboard.
•	 Descriptions are based on the device default settings.
•	 Default apps on the device are subject to updates, and support for 
these apps may be withdrawn without prior notice. If you have any 
questions about an app provided with the device, please contact an 
LG Service Center. For user-installed apps, please contact the relevant 
service provider.
•	 Modifying the device’s operating system or installing software from 
unofficial sources may damage the device and lead to data corruption 
or data loss. Such actions will violate your LG license agreement and 
void your warranty.
•	 Some content and illustrations may differ from your device, depending 
on the area, service provider, software version, or OS version, and are 
subject to change without prior notice.
•	 Software, audio, wallpaper, images, and other media supplied with 
your device are licensed for limited use. If you extract and use these 
materials for commercial or other purposes, you may be infringing 
copyright laws. As a user, you are fully responsible for the illegal use of 
media.
•	 Additional charges may incur for data services, such as messaging, 
uploading,downloading, auto-syncing and location services. To avoid  
additional charges, select a data plan suitable to your needs. Contact 
your service provider to obtain additional details. ENGLISH  
						

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About this user guide
Instructional notices
WARNING:  Situations that could c ause injury to the user and third 
parties.
CAUTION:  Situations that may c ause minor injury or damage to the 
device.
NOTE: Notices or additional information.  
						

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Table of contents
01
Custom-designed 
Features
6 Notes on Water Resistant 
Properties
8
 Video rec

ording features
13
 Gallery featur

es
16
 Making coll

age wallpapers
17
 Audio rec

ording features
19
 Fingerpr

int recognition
22
 Multi-tasking featur

e
23
 Alwa

ys-on Display
24
 quick share
02
Basic Functions
26 Product components and 
ac cessories
27
 Par

ts overview
29
 Turning the pow

er on or off
30
 Installing the SIM car

d
31
 Inserting the memor

y card
32 Removing the memory card
33
 Batter
 y
35
 Touch scr

een
38
 Home screen
46
 Screen lock
49
 Memory c

ard encryption
50
 Taking scr

eenshots
51
 Enter

ing text
56
 Content shar

ing
58
 Do no

t disturb
03
Useful Apps
60 Installing and uninstalling apps
61
 App trash
62
 Phone
67
 Messaging
68
 Camera
88
 Gallery
94
 E mail
96
 Contacts
98
 QuickMemo+
100
 Clock
101
 Calendar  
						

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Table of contents
102 Tasks
103
 M usic
104
 Calculat

or
104
 LG Health
106
 FM Radio
106
 File Manager
106
 Downloads
107
 Smart cleaning
108
 LG Smar

tWorld
108
 Fac

ebook
109
 Google apps
04
Settings
112 Settings
112
 Networks
125
 Sound & notific

ation
126
 Displa

y
127
 General
05
Appendix
137 LG Language Settings
137
 LG Br
 idge
138
 Phone sof

tware update
140
 Anti-Thef

t Guide
141
 Open Sourc

e Software Notice 
Information
141
 Regul

atory information (FCC ID 
number, etc.)
141
 Tr

ademarks
142
 DOLBY AUDIO
142
 DOLBY VISION
143
 More information
144
 FAQ
06
For Your Safety
07
LIMITED WARRANTY 
STATEMENT 
						

							Custom-designed 
Features
01  
						

							Custom-designed Features6
Notes on Water Resistant 
Properties
This product is water and dust resistant in compliance with the Ingress 
Protection rating IP68.
Your product has undergone testing in a controlled environment and is 
proven to be water and dust resistant in certain circumstances (meets 
the requirements of classification IP68 as described by the international 
standard IEC 60529 - Degrees of Protection provided by Enclosures [IP 
Code];
	t

est
	c
 onditions:
	15-35°C,	86-106kP
 a,
	1.5 met
 er,
	for	30 minut
 es).
	
Do no

t expose the device in conditions that are different from the test 
conditions. Results may vary in actual use.
WARNING
Despite a rating of IP68, your device is not impervious to conditions not 
tested in LG’s controlled environment. Please note that any damages that 
occur due to such causes changes the color of the LDI (Liquid Damage 
Indicator). If the color of LDI located inside the product changes, the 
product is to be considered ineligible for any free-of-charge repair services 
provided under the product’s limited warranty.
Avoid exposing the product to environments with excessive dust or 
moisture. Do not use the product in the following environments:
Do not immerse the product in any liquid chemicals (soap, etc.) 
other than water. 
Do not immerse the product in salt water, including seawater.
Do not immerse the product in a hot spring.
Do not swim with this product.
Do	not	place	the	product	directly	on	sand	(such as	at	a	beach)	or	
mud.  
						

							Custom-designed Features7
Do not immerse your product in water deeper than approximately 
1.5 meters.
Do not immerse your product in water for longer than 30 minutes.
•	 If your product becomes wet be sure to wipe the microphone, speaker, 
and stereo jack with a dry cloth before use.
•	 Should your product or your hands become wet, dry them before 
handling the product.
•	 Do not use the product in places where it may be sprayed with high 
pressure water (e.g. near a faucet or shower head) or submerge it in 
water for extended periods of time, as the product is not designed to 
withstand high water pressure.
•	 This product is not resistant to shock. Do not drop the product or 
subject it to shock. Doing so might damage or deform the main unit, 
causing water leakage.
•	 The product’s water and dust resistant features may be damaged by 
dropping or receiving an impact.
•	 If the product gets wet, use a clean, soft cloth to dry it thoroughly.
•	 The touch screen and other features may not work properly if the 
device is used while wet.
•	 Your product is water resistant only when the SIM/Memory card tray is 
properly inserted into the product.
•	 Do not open or close the SIM/Memory card tray while the product is 
wet or immersed in water. Exposing the open tray to water or moisture 
may damage the product.
•	 The SIM/Memory card tray contains rubber [packing] to help prevent 
dust, water, or moisture from entering the product. Do not damage the 
rubber [packing] as this may allow dust, water, or moisture to enter 
your product and cause damage.
•	 Failure to follow the provided instructions may invalidate your device’s 
limited warranty.  
						

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Video recording features
Wide-angle camera
You can take photos or record videos with a wider range than your actual 
field of vision by using the wide-angle on the front and rear camera.
Launch the Camera app, then tap 
 /  or  /  to switch 
between the standard and wide-angle.
Front camera
Standard angle icon Wide-angle icon
Rear camera
Standard angle iconWide-angle icon
•	See Starting the camera for details.  
						

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Square camera mode
You can take multiple photos or videos in the form of a collage by using 
the front and rear cameras. Photos and videos can be saved with different 
layouts.
1 Launch the Camera app, then tap AUTO ()  SQUARE ().
2 Tap  MODE and select the desired camera mode.
3 To take a photo, tap . To record a video, tap .
Snap shot
You can take a photo or record a video and preview it right away.
1 In the SQUARE mode, tap MODE  .
2 Tap  to take photo. To record a video, tap .
Grid shot
You can take up to 4 photos or videos (max of 3 seconds) organized in a 
square.
1 In the SQUARE mode, tap MODE  .
2 Tap  /  to take photos or record videos sequentially.
3 Tap  to save.