LG G5 User Guide

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Stopwatch
You can use the stopwatch to record a lap time.
1 Tap   Clock  Stopwatch.
2 Tap Start to initiate the stopwatch.
•	 To record a lap time, tap Lap.
3 Tap Stop to stop the stopwatch.
•	 To resume the stopwatch, tap Resume.
•	 To delete all of the stopwatch records, tap Reset.
Voice Recorder
You can record and save your voice or others’ voices from important 
events. Recorded voice files can be played back or shared.
1 Tap   Tools  Voice Recorder.
•	 To save the location details of recording, tap Location.
•	 To add an event, tap Event and add an event to the date you 
want.
2 Tap .
•	 To pause recording, tap 
.
3 Tap  to end the recording.
•	 The file is saved automatically and the Recorded files screen 
appears.
4 Tap  to play the recorded voice.
•	 If you tap , recorded voice files appear. You can play a recorded 
voice file from the list.  
						

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Music
You can play and manage music files saved on your device.
1 Tap   Music.
2 Select a category.
3 Select a music file.
Add or delete favorites.
Return to the previous screen.Display the current playlist.
Play in random order.Select a repeat mode.
Set sound effects.
Tap to play the next file / 
Tap and hold to fast 
forward.
Adjust the sound volume.
Tap to play from the 
beginning of the  current file /
 Double-tap to play the  previous file /
 Tap and hold to rewind.Pause or play.
Access additional options.
Search for music files.
•	Some file formats may not be supported, depending on the 
installed software.
•	 Files that exceed the size limit may cause an error.
•	 Music files may be protected by international copyright owners 
or copyright laws. You may have to obtain legal permission before 
copying a music file. To download or copy a music file, first check 
the copyright law for the relevant country.
•	 This model supports Hi-Fi audio playback. Hi-Fi audio files display 
the Hi-Fi icon.  
						

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E-mail
E-mail overview
You can register an email account to your device and then you can 
check and send emails from your device.
•	If you use mobile data, you may be charged for data usage fee 
depending on your pricing plan.
Registering email accounts
When you use the email app for the first time, register your email 
account.
1 Tap   E-mail.
2 Select an email service provider.
3 Enter your email address and password and then tap NEXT to 
register your account
•	 To manually register an email account or to register email 
accounts not found in the list, tap MANUAL SETUP.
Managing email accounts
To view or edit your email account settings, tap   Settings.
•	 To add an account, tap Add account.
•	 To delete an account, tap 
  Remove account.
Opening another email account
If several email accounts are registered and you want to view another 
account, tap 
 and select another one from the account list.  
						

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Checking email
1 Tap  and select a mail box.
2 Select an email from the email list.
•	 The email message appears.
Sending email
1 Tap .
2 Enter the email address of a recipient.
3 Enter a subject and message.
•	 To attach files, tap 
.
•	 To access optional menu items, tap 
.
4 Tap  to send the email.
Contacts
Contacts overview
You can save and manage contacts.
Tap 
  Contacts.
Adding contacts
Adding new contacts
1
 On the contact list screen, tap .
2 Enter the contact's details and tap SAVE.  
						

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Importing contacts
You can import a contact from another storage device.
1 On the contact list screen, tap   More  Manage contacts  
Import.
2 Select the source and target locations of the contact you want to 
import, and then tap OK.
3 Select a contact and tap IMPORT.
Adding contacts to the speed dial list
1
 On the contact list screen, tap   Speed dial.
2 Tap Add contact from a speed-dial number.
3 Select a contact.
Searching for contacts
You can search for contacts by using one of the following options:
•	 On the contact list screen, enter a contact name in the search box.
•	 Drag the contact list up or down.
•	 From the index of the contact list screen, tap the initial letter of a 
contact.  
						

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Contacts list
Editing contacts
1
 On the contact list screen, select a contact from the contact list.
2 On the contact details screen, tap  and edit the desired details.
3 Tap SAVE to save changes.
Deleting contacts
1
 On the contact list screen, tap and hold a contact from the 
contact list.
2 Tap Delete contact.
3 Tap DELETE to confirm.
Adding favorites
You can register frequently used contacts as favorites.
1 On the contact list screen, select a contact from the contact list.
2 On the contact details screen, tap .
Creating groups
1
 On the contact list screen, tap Groups    New group.
2 Enter a new group name.
3 Tap Add members, select contacts, then tap ADD.
4 Tap SAVE to save the new group.  
						

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Calendar
Calendar overview
You can use the calendar to manage events and tasks.
Adding events
1 Tap   Calendar.
2 Select a date and then tap .
3 Enter event details and tap SAVE.
•	 If you tap a date from the calendar and the date contains 
events, a pop-up window appears showing a list of the events. 
Tap an event from the pop-up window to view the event details.
Syncing events
Tap   Calendars to display    Calendars to sync.
•	 When your events are saved from the device to your Google 
account, they are automatically synced with the Google calendar, 
too. Then, you can sync other devices with the Google calendar in 
order to make those devices have the same events that your device 
has and to manage your events on those devices. 
						

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Event pocket
You can use the event pocket to create events.
Tap 
 to open the event pocket and then drag content to a date in 
the calendar.
•	
 : Manage images, text, notes and temporarily saved events. You 
can also share text, images and notes from another app and save 
them to the event pocket. If you tap POCKET when creating an 
event, the event is temporarily saved to the event pocket.
•	
 : Add a Facebook account to view information on Facebook 
events. Some devices may not support the Facebook event 
information function.
•	
 : View tourism information about the surrounding area, such as 
restaurants and convenient facilities, or plan an event.
•	
 : Manage tasks that have no deadline, such as events.
File Manager
You can view and manage files saved on your device or cloud.
1 Tap   Tools  File Manager.
2 Tap  and select a storage location.
Tasks
You can register tasks to your device to easily manage schedules.
1 Tap   Tools  Tasks.
2 Tap  to add a task.
3 Enter the task details and then tap SAVE. 
						

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LG Backup
You can back up and restore data saved on your device.
1 Tap   Settings  General  Backup & reset  LG Backup.
2 Follow the on-screen instructions to backup or restore data to 
and from your device.
•	Formatting your device may delete backup files saved in internal 
storage. To minimize data loss, copy important backup files from 
the LG Backup folder in the internal storage to a computer or 
external storage.
•	Data under a Google account is not backed up. When you 
synchronize your Google account, Google apps, Google contacts, 
Google calendar, Google memo app data and apps downloaded 
from Play store are stored on the Google Drive automatically.
•	 Backup files are saved with the file extension *.lbf under the LG 
Backup folder on the SD card or internal storage.
•	 Fully charge the battery before backing up or restoring data to 
avoid unintentional powering off during the process. 
						

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Google apps
You can use Google apps by setting a Google account. The Google 
account registration window appears automatically when you use a 
Google app for the first time. If you do not have a Google account, 
create one from your device. For details on how to use an app, see 
the Help in the app.
•	Some apps may not work, depending on the area and service 
provider.
Chrome
Sign in to Chrome and import opened tabs, bookmarks and address 
bar data from a computer to your device.
Docs
Create documents or edit documents created online or from another 
device. Share and edit documents together with others.
Drive
Upload, save, open, share and organize files from your device. Files 
accessible from apps can be accessed from anywhere, including online 
and offline environments.
Gmail
Register your Google email account to your device to check or send 
email.
Google
Use search function provided by Google to search web sites and files 
stored on your device by entering keywords or via voice.
Hangouts
Exchange messages. Make a video call with an individual or a group.