LG G5 User Guide

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•	Lock timer: Set the amount of time remaining before the 
device becomes idle and then the screen automatically locks.
•	 Power key instantly locks: Instantly lock the screen when the 
Power/Lock key is pressed.
•	 Available setting items may vary, depending on the selected screen 
lock method.
KnockON
You can turn the screen on and off by double-tapping the screen.
•	This option is available only on the Home screen provided by LG. 
It may not function properly on a custom launcher or...

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Knock Code
You can unlock the screen by creating your own Knock Code. When 
the screen is locked, you can directly access the Home screen by 
tapping the screen in a specified sequence.
•	You can use your Knock Code, together with the KnockOn feature.
•	 If you enter an incorrect Knock Code more than a specified number 
of times consecutively, unlock the device by using your backup PIN 
or Google account.
•	 Make sure to use your fingertip when tapping the screen.
Creating a Knock Code...

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Device encryption
Encrypting your device
By default, data is encrypted before saving on the device to protect 
the data. It is possible to read, write and copy data even when device 
encryption is set.
Precautions for device encryption
You can use the mobile phone lock on the lock screen to increase 
your device's protection level.
•	If the mobile phone lock is turned on and an incorrect password 
is entered more than a specified number of times, the device will 
automatically...

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SD card encryption
You can encrypt and protect data saved on the SD card. The 
encrypted data in the SD card cannot be accessed from another 
device.
1 Tap   Settings  General  Fingerprints & security  Encrypt 
SD card storage.
2 Read the on-screen overview of SD card encryption and then tap 
CONTINUE to continue.
3 Select an option and tap ENCRYPT NOW:
•	 New data encryption: Encrypt only data that is saved on the 
SD card after encryption.
•	 Full encryption: Encrypt all the data...

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Taking screenshots
You can take screenshots of the current screen you are viewing.
Via a shortcut
Press and hold the Power/Lock key and the Volume Down (-) key 
simultaneously for at least two seconds.
•	 Screenshots can be viewed from the Screenshots folder under 
Gallery.
Via Capture+
On the screen where you want to take a screenshot, drag the status 
bar downwards, then tap Capture+.
•	 When the screen is turned off or locked, you can access Capture+ 
by pressing the Volume Up (+)...

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Entering text
Using the Smart keyboard
You can use the Smart keyboard to enter and edit text.
With the Smart keyboard, you can view text as you type without 
bothering to alternate between the screen and the conventional 
keyboard. This allows you to easily find and correct errors when 
typing.  

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Moving the cursor
With Smart keyboard, you can move the cursor to the exact position 
you want.
When typing text, tap and hold the space bar and then drag left or 
right until the cursor moves to the position you want in the text.
•	This option is available only on the QWERTY or single vowel layout 
keyboard.  

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Suggesting words
Smart keyboard automatically analyzes your usage patterns to 
suggest frequently used words as you type. The longer you use your 
device, the more precise the suggestions are.
Enter text, then tap a suggested word.
•	 The selected word is automatically entered. You do not need to 
manually type every letter of the word.
•	 To manage your word suggestions, tap 
  Settings  General  
Language & keyboard 
 LG Keyboard  Word suggestions.
You can also tap 
 on the keyboard...

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Changing the QWERTY keyboard layout
You can add, delete or rearrange keys on the bottom row of the 
keyboard.
1 Tap   Settings  General  Language & keyboard  LG 
Keyboard 
 Keyboard height and layout  QWERTY keyboard 
layout.
You can also tap 
 on the keyboard and tap Keyboard height 
and layout 
 QWERTY keyboard layout.
2 Tap a key on the bottom row, then drag it to another position.
•	 This option is available on the QWERTY, QWERTZ and AZERTY 
keyboards.
•	 This option may not be...

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Customizing the keyboard height
You can customize the keyboard height to maximize hand comfort 
when typing.
1 Tap   Settings  General  Language & keyboard  LG 
Keyboard 
 Keyboard height and layout  Keyboard height.
You can also tap 
 on the keyboard and tap Keyboard height 
and layout 
 Keyboard height.
2 Adjust the keyboard height by dragging the blue bar up and down.
Selecting a landscape keyboard mode
You can select a landscape keyboard mode from several choices.
1 Tap   Settings...