LG V20 User Guide
Have a look at the manual LG V20 User Guide online for free. It’s possible to download the document as PDF or print. UserManuals.tech offer 1069 LG manuals and user’s guides for free. Share the user manual or guide on Facebook, Twitter or Google+.
Basic Functions40 Viewing the background theme You can view only the background image by hiding the apps and widgets on the Home screen. Spread two fingers apart on the Home screen. • To return to the original screen, which displays apps and widgets, pinch your fingers on the Home screen or tap . Moving apps on the Home screen On the Home screen, touch and hold an app, then drag it to another location. • To keep frequently used apps at the bottom of the Home screen, touch and hold an app, then drag it to the quick access area at the bottom. • To remove an icon from the quick access area, drag the icon to the Home screen.
Basic Functions41 Using folders from the Home screen Creating folders On the Home screen, touch and hold an app, then drag it over another app. • A new folder is created and the apps are added to the folder. Editing folders On the Home screen, tap a folder and do one of the following actions. • To edit the folder name and color, tap the folder name. • To add apps, touch and hold an app, then drag it over the folder and release it. • To remove an app from the folder, touch and hold the app and drag it to outside the folder. If there is only one app remaining in the folder, the folder is removed automatically. • You can also add or remove apps after tapping in the folder. Home screen settings You can customize Home screen settings. 1 Tap Settings Display Home screen. 2 Customize the following settings: • Select Home: Select a Home screen mode. • Wallpaper: Change the Home screen background wallpaper. • Screen swipe effect: Select an effect to apply when the Home screen canvas switches. • Sort apps by: Set how apps are sorted on the Home screen. • Grid: Change the app arrangement mode for the Home screen. • Hide apps: Select which apps you want to hide from the Home screen. • Smart Bulletin: Use the Home screen to view information customized to your needs.
Basic Functions42 Screen lock Screen lock overview Your device's screen turns off and locks itself if you press the Power/Lock key. This also happens after the device is left idle for a specified period of time. If you press the Power/Lock key when a screen lock is not set, the Home screen appears immediately. To ensure security and prevent unwanted access to your device, set a screen lock. • Screen lock prevents unnecessary touch input on the device screen and reduces battery consumption. We recommend that you activate the screen lock while not using the device. Configuring the screen lock settings There are several options available for configuring the screen lock settings. 1 Tap Settings Display Lock screen Select screen lock and then select the method you prefer. 2 Customize the following settings: • None: Deactivate the screen lock function. • Swipe: Swipe on the screen to unlock the screen. • Knock Code: Tap the spaces of the screen in accordance with a pattern to unlock the screen. • Pattern: Draw a pattern to unlock the screen. • PIN: Enter a numeric password to unlock the screen. • Password: Enter an alphanumeric password to unlock the screen. • Fingerprints: Unlock the screen by using your fingerprint. • If you incorrectly attempt to unlock the device 5 times, the screen is blocked for 30 seconds.
Basic Functions43 Secure start-up settings When you select Knock Code, Pattern, PIN or Password as a screen lock method, you can configure your device to be locked whenever turning on the device in order to secure your data. • You cannot use all functions, except for emergency calls, until you unlock the device. • If you forget your decryption password, you cannot restore encrypted data and personal information. Lock screen settings You can customize the following lock screen settings. 1 Tap Settings Display Lock screen. 2 Customize the following settings: • Select screen lock: Select a screen lock method. • Smart Lock: Select trusted items so that if you are connected to or near one, the device is automatically unlocked. • Wallpaper: Change the lock screen background wallpaper. • Clock: Select the position of the clock on the lock screen. • Shortcuts: Add an app shortcut and directly access the app from the lock screen by dragging the app shortcut. • Screen swipe effect: Set screen transition effects to apply when the screen is unlocked. • Weather animation: Display weather animations for the current location on the lock screen. • Contact info for lost phone: Display emergency contact information on the lock screen. • Lock timer: Set the amount of idle time after which the device automatically locks. • Power key instantly locks: Instantly lock the screen when the Power/Lock key is pressed.
Basic Functions44 • Available setting items may vary, depending on the selected screen lock method. KnockON You can turn the screen on or off by double-tapping the screen. • This option is available only on the Home screen provided by LG. It may not function properly on a custom launcher or on the Home screen installed by the user. • When tapping the screen, use your fingertip. Do not use a fingernail. • To use the KnockON feature, make sure that the proximity/light sensor is not blocked by a sticker or any other foreign substance. Turning on the screen Double-tap the middle of the screen. • Tapping the top or bottom of the screen may decrease the recognition rate. Turning off the screen Double-tap on an empty space on the Home screen. You can also double-tap an empty space on the status bar. Knock Code You can unlock the screen by creating your own Knock Code. When the screen is locked, you can directly access the Home screen by tapping the screen in a specified sequence. • You can use your Knock Code together with the KnockOn feature. • Make sure to use your fingertip when tapping the screen.
Basic Functions45 Creating a Knock Code 1 Tap Settings Display Lock screen Select screen lock Knock Code. 2 Tap the squares in a pattern of your choice to create a Knock Code and tap NEXT. 3 Input the created Knock Code again for verification, then tap CONFIRM. Unlocking the screen with a Knock Code Unlock the screen by inputting the Knock Code you have created. Input your Knock Code on the touch screen when the screen is turned off. • It is also possible to enter a Knock Code when the lock screen is turned on. Memory card encryption You can encrypt and protect data saved on the memory card. The encrypted data in the memory card cannot be accessed from another device. 1 Tap Settings General Fingerprints & security Encrypt SD card . 2 Read the on-screen overview of memory card encryption and then tap CONTINUE to continue. 3 Select an option and tap ENCRYPT NOW. • New data encryption: Encrypt only data that is saved on the memory card after encryption. • Full encryption: Encrypt all the data currently saved on the memory card. • Exclude media files: Encrypt all files, except for media files such as music, photos and videos.
Basic Functions46 • 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 LG 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 Functions47 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 Functions48 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 or gently drag the left or right side of the space bar upwards. • 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 tap 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 Functions49 • 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 tap 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 tap on the keyboard and tap Keyboard height and layout Keyboard type in landscape. 2 Select a keyboard mode.