LG Gpad F 70 User Guide

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Locking and unlocking the screen
If you do not use the tablet for a while, the screen will be automatical\
ly turned off and 
locked. This helps to prevent accidental touches and saves battery power\
. When you are 
not using the your tablet, press the Power/Lock Key 
 to lock your tablet. 
If there are any programs running when you lock your screen, they may be\
 still running 
in Lock mode. It is recommended that you exit all programs before enteri\
ng Lock mode 
to avoid unnecessary charges (e.g....

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Unlocking your screen using the Knock Code feature
The Knock Code feature allows you to create your own unlock code using a\
 combination 
of knocks (or taps) on the screen.
• While the screen is off, tap the same sequence you established anywhere \
on the 
screen. The Home screen will be accessed directly

.
To activate the Knock Code feature
1 From the Home screen, tap Apps  > Settings  > Display > Lock screen > 
Select screen lock > Knock Code.
2  This opens a screen that will guide you through how...

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Your Home screen
Touch screen tips
Here are some tips on how to navigate on your tablet. 
% NOTE
 
X To select an item, touch the center of the icon.
 
X Do not press too hard; the touch screen is sensitive enough to pick up a\
 light, yet 
firm touch.
 
X Use the tip of your finger to touch the option you want. Be careful not \
to touch any 
other keys.
Tap or touch
A single finger tap selects items, links, shortcuts and letters on the o\
n-screen keyboard.
Touch and hold
Touch and hold an item on...

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Home screen canvases by swiping from left to right (and vice versa).
Double-tap
Double-tap to zoom on a webpage or a map. For example, quickly double-ta\
p a section 
of a webpage to adjust that section to fit the width of the screen. You can also double-
tap to zoom in and out when viewing a picture and when using Maps. Doubl\
e-tap 
a word to highlight it. Double-tap can also activate the KnockON feature\
 to turn the 
touchscreen on or off.
Pinch-to-Zoom
Use your index finger and thumb in a...

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Your Home screen
Status Bar – Shows device status 
information, including the time, Wi-Fi signal 
strength, battery status, and notification 
icons.
Application icons – Tap an icon 
(application, widget, folder, etc.) to open and 
use it.
Quick Keys – Provide easy, one-touch 
access to the functions used most often.
Dual Window Key – Tap to change to dual 
window mode. It allows you to manage two 
different apps at the same time by splitting 
the screen in two.
Recent Apps Key – Tap to display...

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Customizing the Home screen
You can customize your Home screen by adding apps, downloads, widgets or 
wallpapers. For more convenience using your tablet, add your favorite ap\
ps and widgets 
to the Home screen.
To add items on your Home screen:
1 Touch and hold the empty part of the Home screen.
2  Tap the Apps  or Widgets tab.
3  Drag the desired item to the desired location and lift your finger.
To remove an item from the Home screen:
Touch and hold the icon you want to remove, drag it to , and...

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Using Dual Window
The Dual Window feature splits the screen to enable multi-tasking, drag \
and drop 
interaction, auto-linking and recently used apps. 
1 Touch 
 to split the screen or touch and hold the  until the app list is 
displayed.
2  Touch or drag an app icon to the desired space. 
3  Tap 
 to display the following options. You can also drag the tabs to change the 
size of the windows. 
Switch the two screens. 
View the apps list. 
Full screen view. 
Close the apps.
Your Home screen 

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To disable the Dual Window feature
1 Tap  > Apps  > Settings  > Dual window.
2  Tap the Dual Window switch to toggle it to  OFF.
 
% TIP! 
 
X You can launch two Browser apps at the same time.
Customizing app icons on the Home screen
You can customize each application icon with images from your Gallery.
1 Touch and hold an application icon until it’s unlocked from its current position. Then 
drop it on the screen. The editing 
 icon will appear in the upper right corner of 
the application.
2  Select...

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To view other Home screen panels
• Swipe (or flick) your finger left or right across the Home 
screen.
 
•  Pinch in on the Home screen to display the mini panel 
view

, then tap the Home screen panel you want to view.
Quick access
To view the quick access items, touch anywhere in the 
front key area and drag up. The following options are 
available: Google Now and QuickMemo+.
Your Home screen 

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Notifications
Notifications alert you to the arrival of new messages, calendar events,\
 and alarms, as 
well as to ongoing events, such as downloads.
From the Notifications Panel, you can view your tablet’s current status and pending 
notifications. When a notification arrives, its icon appears at the top \
of the screen. Icons 
for pending notifications appear on the left, and system icons showing t\
hings like Wi-Fi 
or battery strength on the right.
Pending notificationsSystem notifications
Your...