LG G5 User Guide

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3 Follow the on-screen instructions.
•	 Repeat scanning the fingerprint by moving your finger little by 
little until the fingerprint registers.
4 When the fingerprint registration is done, tap OK.
•	 Tap ADD MORE to register another fingerprint. If you register 
only one fingerprint and the corresponding finger is not in 
a good condition, the fingerprint recognition may not work 
well. As the preventive measure against this kind of situation, 
register multiple fingerprints.
Managing fingerprints
You can edit or delete registered fingerprints.
1 Tap   Settings  General  Fingerprints & security  
Fingerprints.
2 Enter your screen lock.
3 From the fingerprint list, tap a fingerprint to rename it. To delete 
it, tap 
.
Unlocking the screen with a fingerprint
You can specify a target object to unlock with a registered fingerprint.
To select a target object:
1 Tap   Settings  General  Fingerprints & security  
Fingerprints.
2 Enter your screen lock.
3 On the fingerprint screen, activate the desired features.
•	 Screen lock: Unlock the screen with a fingerprint.
•	 Content lock: Unlock content with a fingerprint. To do this, 
make sure that the content lock is set.  
						

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Content Sharing
Playing content
You can play photos, videos or music saved on the device from a TV.
1 Connect the TV and device to the same Wi-Fi network.
2 Execute a file from the Gallery or Music app and tap Play on 
other device.
3 Select the TV.
•	To use Chromecast, update Google Play to the latest version.
Sending or receiving files
You can send or receive files saved on your device to another LG 
device or tablet.
Tap 
  Settings  Networks  Share & connect  File sharing  
SmartShare Beam and swipe 
 to activate it.
•	 Make sure that your device is connected to the same wireless 
network as the file transfer target device.
•	 Make sure that File sharing is turned on in the notification panel of 
both the device and the target device.
Sending files to another device
1
 Select a file and tap   SmartShare Beam. You can also share 
multiple files at once by tapping 
 from the file list, selecting the 
desired files, then tapping SHARE 
 SmartShare Beam.
•	 When the search permit confirmation window appears, tap OK.  
						

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2 Select a device from the list of nearby devices that support 
SmartShare Beam.
•	 The file is sent to the device.
Using nearby devices
You can play multimedia files saved on a connected device from your 
device.
1 From the Gallery or Music app, select   Nearby devices.
2 Select a device from the device list.
•	 If the desired device is not seen on the device list, check that 
DLNA is turned on, then tap Search nearby devices.
3 Play content saved on the selected device.
Viewing content from your cloud
You can directly view the content saved on your cloud account, 
without downloading it to your device.
1 From Gallery, Music or File Manager app, select   Cloud.
2 Select a cloud account and sign in.
3 Save or play content in your cloud.
Dual Play
You can display your device screen on a connected display device and 
use different apps from the device.
Use a DisplayPort-HDMI cable or use a Miracast for either of the 
connections.
•	 This feature is not available for some content.  
						

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Product components and 
accessories
Make sure that none of the following items are missing:
•	Device
•	 Battery
•	 Ejection pin •	
USB cable
•	 Charger
•	 Quick Start Guide
•	 Items described above may be optional.
•	 The items supplied with the device and any available accessories 
may vary depending on the region or service provider.
•	 Always use genuine LG Electronics accessories. Using accessories 
made by other manufacturers may affect your device's call 
performance or cause malfunctions. Any issues resulting from 
usage of accessories made by other manufacturers may not be 
covered by LG's repair service.
•	If any of these basic items are missing, contact the dealer from 
which you purchased your device.
•	 To purchase additional basic items, contact the LG Customer 
Support Center.
•	 To purchase optional items, contact the LG Customer Support 
Center for available dealers, and then purchase online.
•	 Some items in the product box are subject to change without 
notice.
•	 The appearance and specifications of your device are subject to 
change without notice.  
						

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Parts overview
IR sensor
LED indicator
Touch screen
SIM/MicroSD card tray
Charger/USB port
3.5mm headset jack
Front-facing camera lens
Volume keys (+/-)
Proximity/Ambient light 
sensor
Module eject key Module
Earpiece
Microphone
Camera flash
Rear camera lens 
(Wide-angle)
NFC antenna (built in)
Speaker
Rear camera lens (General)
Laser detection auto-focus
RGB sensor
Power/Lock key
(Fingerprint sensor)
Microphone  
						

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•	Proximity/Ambient light sensor
 - Pr

oximity sensor: The proximity sensor turns off the screen and 
disables touch functionality when the device is in close proximity 
to the human body. It turns the screen back on and enables 
touch functionality when the device is outside a specific range.
 - Ambient light sensor: 

The ambient light sensor analyzes the 
ambient light intensity when the auto-brightness control mode 
is turned on.
•	 Laser detection auto-focus
 - Det

ects the distance from the camera to your subject for 
automatic focusing.
 - Quickly focuses on closer or farther objects when you use the  r

ear camera to take photos.
•	 Volume keys
 - Adjust the volume for r

ingtones, calls or notifications.
 - Gently press a v

olume key to take a photo. To take continuous 
shots of photos, press and hold the volume key.
 - Pr

ess 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+.
•	 Power/Lock key (Fingerprint sensor)
 - Brief

ly press this key when you want to turn on or off the 
screen.
 - Pr

ess and hold this key when you want to select a power control 
option.
 - Gently put your finger on the ke

y when you want to unlock the 
screen with your fingerprint.  
						

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•	Some functions may be restricted for access, depending on the 
device specifications.
•	 An NFC antenna is built into the back of the device. Do not damage 
the NFC antenna.
•	 Do not put heavy objects on the device or sit on it, as this may 
damage the screen.
•	 Screen-protective film or accessories may interfere with the 
proximity sensor.
•	 If your device is wet or is being used in a humid place, the touch 
sensor or buttons may not function properly.
Turning on or off the device
Turning on the device
When the device is turned off, press and hold the Power/Lock key.
•	When the device is turned on for the first time, initial configuration 
takes place. The first booting time for the smart phone may be 
longer than usual.
Turning off the device
Press and hold the Power/Lock key, then select Power off.
Power control options
Tap and hold the Power/Lock key, then select an option.
•	 Power off: Turn off the device.
•	 Power off and restart: Restart the device.
•	 Turn on Airplane mode: Disables cellular services, including 
making phone calls, messaging and browsing the Internet. Other 
functions remain available.  
						

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Installing the SIM card
Properly use the SIM card provided by your mobile service provider.
1 Insert the ejection pin into the hole on the card tray.
2 Pull out the card tray.  
						

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3 Put the SIM card on the card tray with the gold-colored contacts 
facing downwards.
4 Insert the card tray back into the slot.
•	This device supports only Nano SIM cards.
•	 For problem-free performance, it is recommended to use the phone 
with the correct type of SIM card. Always use a factory-made SIM 
card supplied by your service provider.