LG G5 Verizon User manual

User guide. MFL69668501 (1.0) ME
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User guide.
Guía del usuario.

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1
Important Customer Information
Before you begin using your new phone
Included in the box with your phone are separate information leaflets. These
leaflets provide you with important information regarding your new device.
Please read all of the information provided. This information will help you to
get the most out of your phone, reduce the risk of injury, avoid damage to
your device, and make you aware of legal regulations regarding the use of
this device.
It’s important to review the Product Safety and Warranty Information guide
before you begin using your new phone. Please follow all of the product
safety and operating instructions and retain them for future reference.
Observe all warnings to reduce the risk of injury, damage, and legal
liabilities.

2Table of Contents
Important Customer Information...............................................1
Table of Contents .......................................................................2
The Basics...................................................................................5
Phone Overview.................................................................................................... 5
Help ....................................................................................................................... 8
Setting Up Your Phone ........................................................................................ 9
Battery module....................................................................................................10
Removing the SIM Card .....................................................................................14
Inserting and Removing a Memory Card..........................................................15
Charging Your Phone ..........................................................................................16
Optimizing Battery Life ......................................................................................18
Turning Your Phone On and Off .......................................................................20
Anti-Theft Guide ................................................................................................22
Touch Screen ......................................................................................................22
Getting to Know the Home Screen ..................................................................24
Apps: How to View, Open, and Switch ..............................................................31
Capturing a Screenshot.....................................................................................35
Phone’s Status Icons .........................................................................................36
Managing Notifications .....................................................................................38
Setting Your Lock Screen ..................................................................................40
Fingerprints and Security..................................................................................43
Multi-Tasking ......................................................................................................45
Connecting to Networks and Devices ................................... 46
Wi-Fi....................................................................................................................46
Wi-Fi Direct ........................................................................................................46
Bluetooth............................................................................................................. 47
Content sharing..................................................................................................48
PC Connections with a USB Cable ..................................................................50
PC Connections with a USB Cable for Mac OS X Users ................................51
Calls .......................................................................................... 52
Placing and Ending Calls ..................................................................................52
Answering or Rejecting Calls............................................................................55
Working with the Recent Tab ............................................................................ 57
Calling Your Contacts.........................................................................................59

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Options During a Call ........................................................................................60
Managing Multiple Calls....................................................................................60
Listening to Your Voice Mail ..............................................................................62
Communication ....................................................................... 63
Contacts..............................................................................................................63
Messaging...........................................................................................................68
Email.................................................................................................................... 72
Voice Mail............................................................................................................ 75
Entertainment ...........................................................................76
Camera................................................................................................................ 76
Gallery .................................................................................................................90
Music ...................................................................................................................93
Tools.......................................................................................... 98
QuickMemo+ ......................................................................................................98
QSlide................................................................................................................. 101
QuickRemote.................................................................................................... 103
LG Health .......................................................................................................... 104
Clock.................................................................................................................. 106
Calculator.......................................................................................................... 108
Calendar............................................................................................................ 109
Voice Recorder ................................................................................................... 111
File Manager...................................................................................................... 114
Google Apps ...................................................................................................... 115
Settings ....................................................................................117
WIRELESS NETWORKS...................................................................................117
DEVICE.............................................................................................................. 125
PERSONAL ...................................................................................................... 130
SYSTEM ............................................................................................................... 135
Accessibility ......................................................................................................... 136
Safety...................................................................................... 140
Consumer Information About Radio Frequency Emissions......................... 142
Consumer Information on SAR.......................................................................147
FCC Hearing-Aid Compatibility (HAC) Regulations for Wireless Devices. 148

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Caution: Avoid potential hearing loss. ........................................................... 150
TIA Safety Information.................................................................................... 152
Safety Information ........................................................................................... 155
FDA Consumer Update ................................................................................... 159
Laser Safety Statement.................................................................................... 171
Specifications ......................................................................... 172
FAQ .......................................................................................... 173
LIMITED WARRANTY STATEMENT ................................... 180
Index ........................................................................................187

5
The Basics
Phone Overview
Front View
Front camera Earpiece
Volume button(s)
Proximity/
Ambient light sensor
Module release
button
SIM/microSD card tray
Back button
Battery module
Recent apps button
Home button
NOTES • All screen shots in this guide are simulated. Actual displays may vary.
• Instructions to perform tasks in this guide are based on the default settings and may
change depending on the mode and software version on your phone.
1. Front cameraUse to take pictures and record videos of yourself. You can
also use this for video chatting. Keep it clean for optimal performance.
2. Volume button(s)Press to adjust the ringer, the media volumes, or the
in-call volume during a call. They also access shortcuts when enabled in
the Settings menu.
TIPS • With the screen backlight off (asleep), you can press the Volume Down button
twice to activate the Camera app (and take a Quick Shot if enabled in the Settings).
• With the screen backlight off (asleep), you can press the Volume Up button twice
to access the Capture+ app.
3. Module release buttonPress to release the battery module from the
phone.
4. Back buttonReturns to the previous screen. Also closes pop-up items,
such as menus, dialog boxes and the on-screen keyboard.
5. EarpieceLets you hear callers and automated prompts.

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6. Proximity/ Ambient light sensorSenses proximity toward other objects
(such as your head) so that tap commands are not accidentally activated
during a call or when carried inside a pocket. It also employs an ambient
sensor which measures the surrounding light and adjusts the LCD
brightness to provide a vivid screen.
NOTE Don't block the sensor or near the sensor to avoid problems with the touch screen.
7. SIM/microSD card trayInsert the ejection pin into the hole on the card
tray and then put the Nano-SIM card and SD card on the card tray with
the gold-coloured contacts facing downwards.
8. Battery modulePress the Module release button to release the battery
module and then pull the module out to remove it from the device.
9. Recent apps buttonDisplays recently used applications and your open
website tabs.
10. Home buttonReturns to the Home screen from any screen. If you
touch and hold this button, it opens the Google app.

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Rear View
Back camera
Laser detection
auto-focus
Power/Lock button
Fingerprint ID
LED flash
NFC touch point
11. Back cameraUse to take photos and record videos. Keep it clean for
optimal performance.
12. Laser detection auto-focusDetects the distance between the rear
camera lens and nearby objects using laser technology. This feature
helps the camera to focus quickly and accurately at short or long
distances.
NOTE Don't cover the Proximity Sensor and Laser Detection Auto-focus with a protection film,
pouch, or protection case not authorized by LG as they may cause the device to
malfunction.
13. Power/Lock button, Fingerprint IDPress to turn off the screen
backlight and lock the screen, or turn the screen backlight back on.
Press and hold to turn the phone on/off, restart it, and activate/
deactivate Airplane mode. It also allows you to use your fingerprint to
unlock the screen and locked files, as well as authorize payments (via a
downloaded payment app).
14. LED flashBrightens up the captured image or recorded video when you
turn on the flash.
15. NFC touch pointTap the back of your phone to an NFC tag or another
NFC compatible device in this location to transfer data between them.

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Top and Bottom Views
Speaker
Headset jack
USB/Charger port
Microphone
16. Headset jackAllows you to plug in an optional headset for convenient,
hands-free conversations. You can also plug in headphones to listen to
music.
1 7. SpeakerUse to listen to audio (e.g., music, videos, sound clips,
speakerphone, etc.) from the rear speaker instead of the earpiece.
18. USB/Charger portAllows you to connect the phone and the USB cable
for use with the charger adapter, or other compatible accessories.
19. MicrophoneTransmits your voice to the other caller. It’s also used for
voice-activated functions.
Help
The Help app allows you to quickly and conveniently view information about
your phone, including how-to videos, Icon glossary, etc.
To access Help, tap the Home button > swipe left, if necessary > tap
Help.

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Setting Up Your Phone
Correctly insert and charge the battery that came with your device.
Charge the Phone
Before turning on your phone, fully charge the battery. Be sure to use the
USB cable and charger adapter that came with your phone. See Charging
Your Phone on pages 16 and 17 for more information.
NOTE It’s important to fully charge the battery before initial use of the phone to maximize the
battery's lifetime.

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Battery module
Your phone comes with the battery installed in the battery module.
Follow the instructions below if you need to replace the battery. You can
also use these instructions to move the battery when you attach one of
LG’s G5 accessories (sold separately).
1. Turn off your phone and hold it with the screen facing you.
NOTE This device is supplied with the battery inserted. When using the device for the first
time, check the battery level and fully charge the battery before using the device if
necessary.
2. Press the battery module release button to release the battery module
and then pull it out to remove it from your phone.
Module release button

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3. While holding the lower part of the battery module, pull it in an outward
arc (as shown) to disconnect the battery terminals.
4. With the arrows on both the battery and the battery module facing
toward you, firmly connect the battery terminals to the module.
5. With the battery aligned with the edge of the phone (as shown), carefully
slide the battery and battery module into the phone until it’s securely
closed.
CAUTION Do not handle the battery and its module roughly. Using force can damage the
connection parts of the battery and the module.

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Precautions when using the device
Failure to follow the instructions provided in this User Guide may result
in damage to your product or personal injury.
When replacing the battery, take extra care to ensure that no foreign
substance or water enters the device.
Do not expose your device to moisture or hot and humid environments.
Do not expose the inside of your device to water and do not insert
foreign objects into the battery compartment.
After removing the module, put it back into the device as soon as
possible to avoid damage to the device’s interior.
Do not forcefully separate the module without pressing the Module
release button.
Never remove the module when the device is in use.
Do not insert a module from another device that is not compatible with
your device’s service provider and service area.
Be careful not to hurt your hands when inserting or removing the
module.
Follow the instructions contained in your device manuals to ensure the
battery and module are inserted correctly. Failure to insert the battery
and module correctly may result in damage to the device or device
malfunction.
Only use the USB cable and charger provided with your device. The use
of third party USB accessories may damage the device and void the
manufacturer’s limited warranty.

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Precautions when handling the battery
When attaching or separating the battery from the module, do not bend the
battery. This may damage the plastic cap on the battery.

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Removing the SIM Card
SIM card/microSD card tray slot location
SIM Card
microSD Card
Removing the SIM card
The SIM card is pre-installed in your smartphone. If you need to replace
your SIM card, refer to the following instructions.
1. Turn the phone off, insert the ejection pin into the hole on the card tray
and pull the card tray out.
2. Remove the SIM card from the card tray.
3. Insert the card tray back into the slot.
CAUTION Do not insert the ejection pin without turning the phone off first. Ejecting the card
tray with a mounted microSD card could damage the card or the data stored on it.

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Inserting and Removing a Memory Card
Inserting a microSD card
1. Turn the phone off, insert the ejection pin into the hole on the card tray
and pull the card tray out (as demonstrated in the previous instructions).
2. Position the microSD card (sold separately) with the label side facing up
and the gold contacts toward the slot, then carefully insert the card tray
back into the slot.
NOTE The microSD card can be easily damaged by improper operation. Please be careful
when inserting, removing, or handling it.
To remove the microSD card
1. Eject (unmount) the microSD card.
Tap the Home button > swipe left, if necessary > tap Settings
> Storage > the Eject icon .
2. Insert the ejection pin into the hole on the card tray and pull the card tray
out (as demonstrated in the previous instructions).
3. Carefully remove the microSD card from the card tray.
To eject (unmount) the microSD card
It’s important to eject (unmount) the microSD card prior to removing it from
the phone to avoid damage to it or the data saved on the card.
1. Tap the Home button > swipe left, if necessary > tap Settings >
Storage.
2. Tap the Eject icon .

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Charging Your Phone
Your phone comes with a USB cable and a charger adapter. You can connect
them together and charge from a power outlet, or you can use the USB
cable alone to charge from your computer. Correctly orient the plugs before
insertion to avoid damaging your cable and adapter.
NOTE Please only use an approved charging accessory to charge your LG phone. Improper
handling of the USB/Charger Port, as well as the use of an incompatible charger,
may cause damage to your phone and void the warranty.
1. Correctly orient the USB cable with the charger adapter, and connect
them. As shown below, both the gray arrow on the USB cable and the
LG logo on the adapter will face toward you.
Charger Adapter
USB Cable
2. The USB/Charger Port is located at the bottom of the phone. Insert the
cable's plug with the port.
3. Plug the charger adapter into a power outlet to begin charging.

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Charging with the USB Cable
USB Cable
You can use your computer to charge your phone.To be able to charge with
the USB cable, you need to have the necessary USB drivers installed on
your PC first. Connect one end of the USB cable to the USB/Charger Port
on your phone (as shown above) and connect the other end to a USB port
on your PC. It’s best to use the rear USB port when connecting to a
desktop PC. The USB hub should be powered by an external power source.
NOTE You may experience a slower charging rate when charging from your computer

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Optimizing Battery Life
You can extend your battery’s life between charges by turning off features
that run in the background. You can also monitor how apps and system
resources consume battery power.
Tips to extend the life of your battery
Reduce the screen brightness and set a shorter screen timeout.
Turn off radio communications (such as Wi-Fi, Bluetooth®, GPS, etc.) that
you're not actively using. (Note that the GPS receiver is only turned on
when you’re using an app that makes use of it.)
Turn off automatic syncing for Gmail, Calendar, Contacts, and other apps
if you don’t need it.
NOTES • Allowing other devices to use your device's hotspot connection will drain your
battery more quickly.
• If you accidentally press the Power/Lock button while the phone is in your pocket,
the proximity sensor prevents the screen from turning on in order to save battery
power.
To check the battery charge level
Tap the Home button > swipe left, if necessary > tap Settings >
Battery.
The battery level (as a percentage of fully charged) and the battery status
(Charging or Discharging) is displayed at the top of the screen.
Enable the Battery percentage on Status Bar switch to display the
percentage of remaining battery charge on the Status Bar next to the
battery icon.
Tap Battery saver to view and/or modify your Battery saver settings.
To monitor and control what uses the battery
The Battery usage screen allows you to see which apps are consuming the
most battery power. Information on this screen allows you to identify
downloaded apps you may want to turn off when not being used, so you
can get the most out of your battery power.