LG G5 User Guide
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Phone Settings121 • Motor & cognition Touch control areas: Limit the touch area so that only a particular portion of the screen can be controlled by touch input. • Accessibility features shortcut: Quickly access a frequently used function by tapping three times. • Auto-rotate screen: Automatically switch the screen orientation according to the physical position of the device. • Switch Access: Create key combinations to control your device. Shortcut key You can use the volume keys to directly launch apps when the screen is turned off or locked. 1 On the settings screen, tap General Shortcut key. 2 Swipe to activate it. • Press the Volume Down (-) key twice to launch the Camera app when the screen is locked or turned off. Press the Volume Up (+) key twice to launch Capture+. • Turn on Quick shot if you want to take photos immediately after pressing the Volume Down (-) key to start the camera. Google services You can use this menu to manage your Google apps and account settings. On the settings screen, tap the General Google services. Fingerprints & security 1 On the settings screen, tap General Fingerprints & security. 2 Customize the following settings: • Fingerprints: Use your fingerprint to unlock the screen or content. See Fingerprint recognition overview for details.
Phone Settings122 • Content lock: Lock files in Gallery or QuickMemo+ and require a password or pattern to unlock the content. • Encrypt phone: Set the device password for privacy. Create a PIN or password to enter each time the device is turned on. See Encrypting your device for details. • Encrypt SD card storage: Encrypt the SD card to prevent use on another device. See SD card encryption for details. • Set up SIM card lock: Lock or unlock the USIM card, or change the password (PIN). • Password typing visible: Display a password as you enter it. • Phone administrators: Allow privileges to restrict the control or use of the device to particular apps. • Unknown sources: Allow the installation of apps from non-Play Store apps. • Verify apps: Block the installation of harmful apps. Display a warning message when a harmful app is installed. • Notification access: Select apps to display the notifications on the notifications panel. • Storage type: View the storage type where the security certificate will be saved. • Certificate management: Manage the security certificate saved on the device. • Trust agents: View and use trust agents installed on the device. • Screen pin: Fix the app screen so that only the currently active app can be used. • Usage access for apps: View details on usage of apps on the device.
Phone Settings123 Smart settings You can automatically change your device settings according to the usage pattern and location. • To use the smart settings, make sure to set the residential address. See Location for details. 1 On the settings screen, tap General Smart settings. 2 Turn on items you want to automatically change settings for. Date & time You can customize date and time settings for your device. 1 On the settings screen, tap General Date & time. 2 Customize the available settings. Storage & USB You can view and manage internal storage on the device or storage space on the SD card. 1 On the settings screen, tap General Storage & USB. 2 The following settings are available. • DEVICE STORAGE: View the total storage space and free space in the device's internal storage. View a list of apps in use and the storage capacity for each app. • PORTABLE STORAGE: View the total storage space and free space in the SD card. This option appears only when a SD card is inserted. To unmount the SD card, tap .
Phone Settings124 Battery & power saving You can view the current battery information or turn on power-saving mode. 1 On the settings screen, tap General Battery & power saving. 2 Customize the following settings: • Battery usage: View the battery usage details. To view more details, select a specific item. • Battery percentage on status bar: Display the remaining battery level as a percentage on the status bar. • Battery saver: Reduce battery consumption by cutting down some device settings, such as the display brightness, speed and vibration intensity. The status bar displays when power- saving mode is on. • Game optimizer: Adjust the video quality to reduce battery consumption when playing games. Memory You can view the average amount of memory usage over a certain period of time and the memory occupied by an app. 1 On the settings screen, tap General Memory. 2 Tap to set a time slot to retrieve data. Smart cleaning You can clean up temporary files or apps that are no longer used to free up storage space. On the settings screen, tap General Smart cleaning. • See Smart cleaning for details.
Phone Settings125 Apps You can view a list of installed apps. Shut down or delete apps, if necessary. 1 On the settings screen, tap General Apps. 2 Select an app and perform actions. Tap & pay You can make payments with your device instead of a credit card. On the settings screen, tap General Tap & pay. • Turn on NFC to use the Tap & pay feature. Backup & reset You can back up data saved on your device to another device or account. Reset the device, if necessary. 1 On the settings screen, tap General Backup & reset. 2 Customize the following settings: • LG Backup: Back up and restore all data saved on the device. See LG Backup for details. • Back up my data: Back up your app data, Wi-Fi password and other settings to the Google server. • Backup account: View the current backup account in use. • Automatic restore: Automatically restore backup settings and data when reinstalling an app. • Network settings reset: Reset Wi-Fi, Bluetooth and other network settings.
Phone Settings126 • Factory data reset: Reset all settings for the device and delete data. • Collect diagnostics: Collect the diagnostics data for troubleshooting. • Resetting your device deletes all data on it. Enter your device name, Google account and other initial information again. About phone You can view information about your device, such as the name, status, software details and legal information. On the settings screen, tap General About phone and view information. Regulatory and Safety On the settings screen, tap General Regulatory and Safety for regulatory details.
Appendix128 LG Language Settings Select a language to use on your device. • Tap Settings General Language & keyboard Language, and select a language. LG Bridge LG Bridge overview LG Bridge is an app that helps you manage the photos, songs, videos and documents saved on your LG smartphone from your computer conveniently. You can back up contacts, photos and more to the computer or update the device software. • The supported features may vary depending on the device. • LG USB driver is a necessary program to connect your LG smartphone with the computer and is installed when you install LG Bridge. LG Bridge functions • Manage the files on the device from a computer via Wi-Fi connection or mobile data connection. • Back up data from the device to a computer or restore data from a computer to the device via USB cable connection. • Update the device software from a computer via USB cable connection.
Appendix129 Installing LG Bridge on a computer 1 Go to www.lg.com from your computer. 2 Click Support Software, Firmware, & Drivers. 3 Click LG Bridge and download the setup file. Phone software update LG Mobile phone software update from the Internet For more information about using this function, please visit http://www.lg.com/common/index.jsp, select your country and language. This feature allows you to conveniently update the firmware on your phone to a newer version from the Internet without needing to visit a service center. This feature will only be available if and when LG makes a newer firmware version available for your device. Because the mobile phone firmware update requires the user’s full attention for the duration of the update process, please make sure you check all instructions and notes that appear at each step before proceeding. Please note that removing the USB cable during the upgrade may seriously damage your mobile phone. • LG reserves the right to make firmware updates available only for selected models at its own discretion and does not guarantee the availability of the newer version of the firmware for all handset models.
Appendix130 LG Mobile Phone software update via Over-the- Air (OTA) This feature allows you to conveniently update your phone’s software to a newer version via OTA, without connecting using a USB cable. This feature will only be available if and when LG makes a newer firmware version available for your device. First check the software version on your mobile phone: Settings General About phone Update Center System updates CHECK FOR UPDATE. • Your personal data from internal phone storage—including information about your Google account and any other accounts, your system/application data and settings, any downloaded applications and your DRM license—might be lost in the process of updating your phone’s software. Therefore, LG recommends that you backup your personal data before updating your phone’s software. LG does not take responsibility for any loss of personal data. • This feature depends on your network service provider, region and country.