LG G5 User Guide

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Messaging
Sending a message
You can send messages to all of your contacts using the Messaging 
app.
•	Sending messages abroad may incur additional charges.
1 Tap   .
2 Tap .
3 Specify a recipient and create a message.
•	 To attach files, tap 
.
•	 To access optional menu items, tap 
.
4 Tap Send (or Send MMS) to send the message.
Reading a message
You can view exchanged messages organized by contact.
1 Tap   .
2 Select a message from the message thread list.
Configuring messaging settings...

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Camera
Starting the camera
You can take and save photos or videos to your device.
Tap 
  .
•	Before taking a photo, wipe the camera lens with a microfiber cloth. 
If your finger comes into contact with the camera lens, you may get 
blurry photos.
•	 If the battery level is lower than 5 %, charge the battery before 
using the camera.
•	 Images included in this user guide may be different from the actual 
device.
•	 Photos and videos can be viewed or edited from Gallery. See 
Gallery overview...

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Switching between cameras
You can switch between the front and rear camera.
On the camera screen, tap 
 or drag the screen in any direction to 
switch between the front and rear camera.
•	 Use front camera mode to take selfies. See Taking selfies for details.
Switch to dual camera
You can use the dual camera feature to take photos by using either 
the general or wide-angle lens.
On the camera screen, pinch or spread two fingers to switch between 
the general and wide-angle camera.
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Simple mode
You can take photos by simply tapping the screen.
1 On the camera screen, tap   .
2 Frame your subject and then tap on the screen.
Auto mode
You can take photos or record videos by selecting a variety of camera 
modes and options.
1 On the camera screen, tap   .
2 To take a photo, tap . Or to record a video, tap .
Change the 
camera settings. Switch between 
the front and rear  cameras.
Select a mode.
Select camera  options.
Turn the flash on  and off.
Record a video.
Take a...

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Recording a video
1
 Select a camera mode and tap the subject to focus the camera on.
2 Tap .
•	 To take a photo while recording a video, tap 
.
•	 To pause the recording, tap 
. To resume the recording, tap .
3 Tap  to end the recording.
Popout
You can take photos or record videos by using the wide-angle camera 
and the general camera simultaneously. Subjects within the frame in 
the center of the screen are captured by the general camera. Subjects 
outside the frame are captured by the...

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Multi-view
Multi-view mode allows you to take multiple photos or videos in the 
form of a collage using the front and rear cameras. Photos and videos 
can be saved with different layouts.
1 On the auto mode screen, tap MODE  .
2 Tap  and select a layout.
3 Tap  to take photos and tap  to record videos.
•	 To record a three-second-long video, tap 
.
•	 To switch between front and rear (general or wide-angle) 
cameras, swipe in any direction.
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Snap
You can record short videos clips and assemble them into a 
60-second short film.
1 On the camera screen, tap MODE  .
2 Tap .
•	 Tap the icon once to record a three-second video clip. Tap and 
hold the icon to create a longer video clip (maximum length: 
one minute).
Delete all the clips. Save the video.
Timeline.
Preview the 
selected clip.
Play all the clips.
Delete the 
selected clip.
Select Multi-view layout.
3 Tap SAVE.
Panorama
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3 Tap  to stop taking the photo.
Slow-motion Video
You can create a video in which everything moves more slowly than 
in reality.
1 On the auto mode screen, tap MODE  .
2 Tap  and record a video.
3 Tap  to end the recording.  

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Time-lapse Video
You can create a video where everything moves more quickly than in 
reality.
1 On the auto mode screen, tap MODE  .
2 Tap  and record a video.
•	 To adjust the video playback rate, tap 
.
3 Tap  to end the recording.
Burst shot
You can take continuous shots of photos to create moving pictures.
On the auto mode screen, tap and hold 
.
•	 Continuous shots are taken at a fast speed while 
 is held down.
•	 Up to thirty (30) continuous photos can be taken.  

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Connecting with LG Friends cameras
You can connect the device to another camera to view photos or 
videos saved on the camera.
•	The LG Friends cameras that can be connected with the device are 
optional accessories. Consult with the LG Customer Center for 
purchasing.
•	 Some options may not be supported or may be different, depending 
on the service provider or the service area.
Configuring camera options
You can customize a variety of camera options to suit your 
preferences.
On the auto...