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....

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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...

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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....

Basic Functions
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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...

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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...

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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...

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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.