LG G6 User Guide
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Basic Functions50 • To encrypt the memory card, make sure that a screen lock is set using a PIN or password. • Once memory card encryption starts, some functions are not available. • If the device is turned off while encryption is underway, the encryption process will fail, and some data may be damaged. Therefore, be sure to check that the battery level is sufficient before starting encryption. • Encrypted files are accessible only from the device where the files were encrypted. • The encrypted memory card cannot be used on another device. To use the encrypted memory card on another mobile device, format the card. • You can activate memory card encryption even when no memory card is installed into the device. Any memory card that is installed after encryption will automatically be encrypted. Taking screenshots You can take screenshots of the current screen you are viewing. Via a shortcut Press and hold the Power/Lock key and the Volume Down (-) key at the same time for at least two seconds. • Screenshots can be viewed from the Screenshots folder in the Gallery. Via Capture+ On the screen where you want to take a screenshot, drag the status bar downwards, then tap . • When the screen is turned off or locked, you can access Capture+ by pressing the Volume Up (+) key twice. To use this feature, tap Settings General and turn on Shortcut keys. • See Writing notes on a screenshot for details.
Basic Functions51 Entering text Using the Smart keyboard You can use the Smart keyboard to enter and edit text. With the Smart keyboard, you can view text as you type without bothering to alternate between the screen and a conventional keyboard. This allows you to easily find and correct errors when typing. Moving the cursor With the Smart keyboard, you can move the cursor to the exact position you want. When typing text, touch and hold on the space bar and then drag left or right. • This option is available only on the QWERTY keyboard.
Basic Functions52 Suggesting words Smart keyboard automatically analyzes your usage patterns to suggest frequently used words as you type. The longer you use your device, the more precise the suggestions are. Enter text, then tap a suggested word. • The selected word is automatically entered. You do not need to manually type every letter of the word. Changing the QWERTY keyboard layout You can add, delete or rearrange keys on the bottom row of the keyboard. 1 Tap Settings General Language & keyboard LG Keyboard Keyboard height and layout QWERTY keyboard layout. You can also touch and hold on the keyboard and tap Keyboard height and layout QWERTY keyboard layout. 2 Tap a key on the bottom row, then drag it to another position.
Basic Functions53 • This option is available on the QWERTY, QWERTZ and AZERTY keyboards. • This function may not be supported for some languages. Customizing the keyboard height You can customize the keyboard height to maximize hand comfort when typing. 1 Tap Settings General Language & keyboard LG Keyboard Keyboard height and layout Keyboard height. You can also touch and hold on the keyboard and tap Keyboard height and layout Keyboard height. 2 Adjust the keyboard height. Selecting a landscape keyboard mode You can select a landscape keyboard mode from several choices. 1 Tap Settings General Language & keyboard LG Keyboard Keyboard height and layout Keyboard type in landscape. You can also touch and hold on the keyboard and tap Keyboard height and layout Keyboard type in landscape. 2 Select a keyboard mode.
Basic Functions54 Splitting the keyboard You can split the keyboard in half and place each piece on either side of the screen when the screen is in landscape mode. Tap Settings General Language & keyboard LG Keyboard Keyboard height and layout Split keyboard. You can also touch and hold on the keyboard and tap Keyboard height and layout Split keyboard. • Rotate the device to landscape mode to split the keyboard to both sides. To merge or split the keyboard, pinch together or spread apart your fingers on the keyboard. One-handed operation mode You can move the keyboard to one side of the screen so that you can use the keyboard with one hand. 1 Tap Settings General Language & keyboard LG Keyboard Keyboard height and layout One-handed operation. You can also touch and hold on the keyboard and tap Keyboard height and layout One-handed operation. 2 Press the arrow displayed next to the keyboard to move the keyboard in the direction you want.
Basic Functions55 Entering text by using voice On the keyboard, tap . • To maximize the voice command recognition, speak clearly. • To enter text with your voice, make sure that your device is connected to a network. • To select the language for voice recognition, tap Languages on the voice recognition screen. • This function may not be supported, or the supported languages may differ depending on the service area. Adding languages to the keyboard You can make additional languages available for keyboard input. 1 Tap Settings General Language & keyboard LG Keyboard Select languages. 2 Select the languages you want to make available. Copy and Paste You can cut or copy text from an app, and then paste the text into the same app. Or, you can run other apps and paste the text into them. 1 Touch and hold around the text you want to copy or cut. 2 Drag / to specify the area to copy or cut. 3 Select either CUT or COPY. • Cut or copied text is automatically added to the clipboard. 4 Touch and hold the text input window, then select PASTE. • If there is no item that has been copied or cut, the PASTE option will not appear.
Basic Functions56 Clip Tray If you copy or cut an image or text, it is automatically saved to the clip tray and can be pasted to any space at any time. 1 On the keyboard, touch and hold and select . You can also touch and hold the text input window, then select CLIP T R AY . 2 Select and paste an item from the clip tray. • A maximum of 20 items can be saved to the clip tray. • Tap to lock saved items in order not to delete them, even when the maximum quantity is exceeded. A maximum of ten items can be locked. To delete locked items, unlock them first. • Tap to delete the items saved to the clip tray. • The clip tray may not be supported by some downloaded apps. Content sharing Playing content from another device You can play photos, videos or songs saved on your device from a TV. 1 Connect the TV and your device to the same Wi-Fi network. 2 While viewing the items from the Gallery app, tap Play on other device. 3 Select the TV you want to connect to. • For use with Chromecast, Google Play services should be up to date.
Basic Functions57 Viewing content from nearby devices You can view content from various devices, such as a computer, NAS or mobile device, by using the Gallery or Music apps. Connecting the devices Connect both your device and another device that support DLNA function to the same wireless network. • Make sure that File sharing (DLNA) is activated on both the device and the connected device. Searching for nearby devices You can view a list of DLNA devices on the same network by selecting the Nearby devices menu in each app. Use content from nearby devices as if you were using it on your device. Sending or receiving files You can share files between your device and another LG device, or a tablet or computer. Sending files From the Gallery or File Manager app, tap Share or , then select a device on the file sharing list. Receiving files Drag the status bar downward and tap , then tap File sharing. You can also share files using SmartShare Beam. To activate, tap Settings Networks Share & connect File sharing SmartShare Beam . • Make sure that your device is connected to the same wireless network as the file transfer target device. • Make sure that File sharing is activated on both the device and the target device.
Basic Functions58 Sending files to a computer You can quickly send large files to your computer. 1 Install LG Bridge on your computer. 2 Start LG Bridge on the computer, then sign in using your LG account. 3 Tap Settings Networks Share & connect LG AirDrive, then sign in using your LG account. 4 Select a computer on the sharing list from the Gallery, File Manager, and Music apps. • You can download LG Bridge from the LG Electronics website (www.lg.com). • Temporarily stored files are automatically saved on the computer when you launch LG Bridge within 7 days. Do not disturb You can limit or mute notifications to avoid disturbances for a specific period of time. 1 Tap Settings Sound & notification Do not disturb and then tap to activate it. 2 Tap Sounds and vibrations and select the mode you want: • Priority only: Receive sound or vibrate notifications for the selected apps. Even when Priority only is turned on, alarms still sound. • Total silence: Disable both the sound and vibration.