LG G5 User Guide

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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.
1 Tap   Settings  General  Language & keyboard  LG 
Keyboard 
 Keyboard height and layout  Split keyboard.
You can also, tap 
 on the keyboard and tap Keyboard height 
and layout 
 Split keyboard.
2 On the keyboard, spread your fingers apart horizontally.
•	 To merge the split keyboard, pinch your fingers together on the 
keyboard.
One-handed...

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2 Drag the keyboard left or right according to the direction of the 
desired keyboard arrangement.
You can also press the arrow displayed next to the keyboard to 
move the keyboard in the direction you want.
Entering text by using voice
On the keyboard, tap and hold  and then select .
•	To maximize the voice command recognition, speak clearly.
•	 To enter text by using your voice, make sure that your device is 
connected to a network.
Changing the keyboard language
You can change the...

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Copy and Paste
You can cut, copy, or paste text between apps.
1 Tap 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 Tap and hold the text input field where you want to add the text, 
then select PASTE.
•	 If there is no item that has been copied or cut, the PASTE option 
will not appear.
Clipboard
If you copy or cut an image or text, it is...

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Installing and uninstalling apps
Installing apps
Access an app store to search and download apps.
•	 You can use SmartWorld, Play Store or the app store provided by 
your mobile service provider.
•	 Some app stores may require you to create an account and sign in.
•	 Some apps may charge fees.
•	 If you use mobile data, you may be charged for data usage, 
depending on your pricing plan.
Uninstalling apps
Uninstall apps that you no longer use from your device.
•	Some apps cannot be...

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Recently uninstalled apps
You can view the uninstalled apps on the Home screen. You can also 
reinstall apps which were uninstalled within 24 hours from now.
1 Tap   Recently uninstalled apps.
2 Activate the desired function:
•	 Reinstall: Reinstall the selected app.
•	
 : Remove the uninstalled apps permanently from the device.
•	 Uninstalled apps are automatically removed from the device 24 
hours after it was uninstalled. If you want to reinstall the uninstalled 
apps, you must download...

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Phone
Voice call
You can make a phone call by using one of the available methods, 
such as manually entering a phone number or making a call from the 
contact list or the list of recent calls.
Making a call from the keypad
1
 Tap     Dial.
2 Make a call by using a method of your choice:
•	 Enter a phone number and tap 
.
•	 Tap and hold a speed-dial number.
•	 Search for a contact by tapping the initial letter of a contact 
name in the contact list, and then tap 
.
•	 To enter "+"...

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Video call
You can chat face to face with your contact.
1 Tap     Dial.
2 Enter a phone number and tap .
•	After a video call ends the screen may freeze for several seconds.
•	 Call details and options disappear three seconds after a call is 
connected. To display call details and options again, tap the screen.
Answering a call
To answer a call, swipe  on the incoming call screen.
•	 When the stereo headset is connected, you can make calls by 
using the call/end button on the headset.
•	 To...

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Rejecting a call
To reject an incoming call, swipe  on the incoming call screen.
•	 To send a rejection message swipe 
 on the incoming call screen 
and select the message you want to send.
•	 To add or edit a rejection message, tap 
  Settings  Networks 
 Call  Decline and reject calls  Decline with message.
•	 When a call is coming in, you can press the Volume Down (-) key 
to switch to mute mode.
Viewing missed calls
If there is a missed call, the status bar at the top of the screen...

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Making a three-way calling
You can make a call to another contact during a call.
1 During a call, tap   Add call.
2 Enter a phone number and tap .
•	 The two calls are displayed at the same time, and the first call is 
put on hold.
3 To switch to another call, tap the desired number on the screen.
To start a conference call, tap 
.
•	 You may be charged a fee for each call. Consult your mobile service 
provider for more information.
Viewing call records
To view recent call records, tap...