LG V20 User Guide

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Removing the battery
Open the back cover and pull out the battery.
•	Turn off the device before removing the battery. Failure to do so may 
damage the device.
Charging the battery
Before using the device, fully charge the battery.
Charge the device with the USB Type-C cable.
USB Type-C cable
USB Type-C port
•	 Make sure to use the USB cable provided with your device.
•	 Make sure to use an LG-approved charger, battery and charging cable. 
Charging the battery with a third-party charger...

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•	Remove the charger from the power socket after the device is fully 
charged. This prevents unnecessary power consumption.
•	 Another way to charge the battery is by connecting a USB cable 
between the device and a desktop or laptop computer. This may take a 
longer time than charging the battery in the common way.
•	 Do not charge the battery by using a USB hub that is unable to maintain 
the rated voltage. Charging may fail or unintentionally stop.
Precautions when using the device
•...

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Touch screen
You can familiarize yourself with how to control your device by using 
touch screen gestures.
Tapping
Lightly tap with your fingertip to select or run an app or option.
Touching and holding
Touch and hold for several seconds to display a menu with available 
options.  

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Double-tapping
Tap twice quickly to zoom in or out on a web page or map.
Dragging
Touch an item, such as an app or widget, then move your finger to another 
location in a controlled motion. You can use this gesture to move an item.
Swiping
Touch the screen with your finger and move it quickly without pausing. 
You can use this gesture to scroll through a list, a web page, photos, 
screens, and more.     

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Pinching and spreading
Pinch two fingers to zoom out such as on a photo or map. To zoom in, 
spread your fingers apart.
•	Do not expose the touch screen to excessive physical shock. You might 
damage the touch sensor.
•	A touch screen failure may occur if you use the device near a magnetic, 
metallic or conductive material.
•	 If you use the device under bright lights, such as direct sunlight, the 
screen may not be visible, depending on your position. Use the device 
in a shady...

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Home screen
Home screen overview
The Home screen is the starting point for accessing various functions 
and apps on your device. Tap 
 on any screen to directly go to the Home 
screen.
You can manage all apps and widgets on the Home screen. Swipe the 
screen left or right to view all installed apps at a glance.
To search for apps installed on your device, use the In Apps ( 
 ) function.
Home screen layout
You can view all apps and organize widgets and folders on the Home 
screen.
Second...

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•	Weather widget: View the weather information and time for a specific 
area.
•	 Google search widget: Perform a Google search by inputting spoken 
or written keywords.
•	 Folder: Create folders to group apps by your preferences.
•	 Page icon: Display the total number of Home screen canvases. Tap the 
desired page icon to go to the page you selected. The icon reflecting 
the current canvas will be highlighted.
•	 Quick access area: Fix main apps at the bottom of the screen so that 
they...

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Status icons
When there is a notification for an unread message, calendar event or 
alarm, the status bar displays the corresponding notification icon. Check 
your device's status by viewing notification icons displayed on the status 
bar.
No signal
Data is being transmitted over the network
Alarm is set
Vibrate mode is on
Bluetooth is on
Connected to a computer via USB
Battery level
Airplane mode is on
Missed calls
Wi-Fi is connected
Mute mode is on
GPS is on
Hotspot is on
No SIM...

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Notifications panel
You can open the notifications panel by dragging the status bar 
downward on the main screen.
•	 To open the quick access icons list, drag the notifications panel 
downwards or tap 
.
•	 To rearrange, add, or remove icons, tap EDIT.
•	 If you touch and hold the icon, the settings screen for the 
corresponding function appears.
EDIT  

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Switching the screen orientation
You can set the screen orientation to automatically switch, according to 
the device's physical orientation.
On the notification panel, tap Rotation from the quick access icon list.
You can also tap 
  Settings  Display and activate Auto-rotate 
screen.
Editing the Home screen
On the Home screen, touch and hold on an empty space, then select the 
desired action from below.
•	 To rearrange the Home screen canvases, touch and hold on a canvas, 
then...