LG G5 User Guide

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Select an aspect ratio for photos or quality for videos.
Combines photos taken at different exposures into one 
optimal photo.
Apply film effects to photos.
Set the timer to automatically take photos after a specified 
period of time.
Take photos with voice commands.
(Available choices: cheese, smile, whisky, kimchi, LG)
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Reduce motion blur when taking a photo or recording a video.
•	
 : Use to further reduce blur when recording a video while 
you are moving or walking.
•	
 : Use to reduce blur while taking a photo or recording a video.
Display guide grids so that you can take photos or record 
videos based on the horizontal and vertical reference lines.
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Set the locations where you want to save photos and videos. 
These options appear when an external SD card is inserted.
•	
 : Save to the internal storage.
•	
 : Save to the external memory card.
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Customize the selfie-taking settings. These options appear 
when using the front camera.
•	
 : Use Gesture Shot to take a picture.
•	
 : A picture will automatically be taken when the camera 
detects your face.
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Check selfies quickly after taking them. These options appear 
when using the front camera.
•	
 : Turn on Gesture View.
•	
 : Turn off Gesture View.
 / Flip images. These options appear when using the front camera.
•	
 : Do not flip the image.
•	
 : Flip the image horizontally.  
						

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Applying film effects
You can apply filters of various colors to photos.
1 On the auto mode or manual mode screen, tap   .
2 Select a film effect.
Manual mode
You can create photos featuring professional touch by using a variety 
of advanced features. Adjust the white balance, focus, brightness, ISO, 
shutter speed and other options.
1 On the camera screen, tap   .
2 Customize the desired camera options.
Adjust exposure 
level.
Adjust shutter 
speed.
Adjust ISO speed.
Adjust white 
balance.
Adjust focus.
Adjust brightness. Select file format.
3 Tap .  
						

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Saving in RAW file format
You can compensate the images of photos by saving them in the 
RAW file format. While taking a photo, a DNG file is created along 
with the JPEG file. The DNG file is a file format that saves data in an 
uncompressed high resolution format.
In manual mode, tap 
 to turn on .
•	 If you take photos when 
 is displayed, the images are saved as 
JPEG and DNG files. Gallery shows only JPEG files and displays 
 
on photos.
•	 If you delete photos from Gallery, the DNG files are also deleted. 
If you delete photos from a computer or File Manager, you can 
delete the JPEG and DNG files separately.
•	 Saving a photo in the RAW format takes up more space because 
the file contains larger data.
Taking selfies
You can use the front camera to view your face on the screen and 
take selfies.
When using the front camera, you can change in camera options how 
selfies are taken. See Configuring camera options for details.  
						

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Gesture shot
You can take selfies by using gestures.
Show your palm to the front camera and then clench your fist.
•	 In three seconds, a photo is taken.
•	 To use this function, make sure that  is selected under camera 
options.
•	 An alternative way to take gesture shots is to clench your fist and 
then open it towards the front camera.
•	 Make sure that your palm and fist are within the reference line so 
that the camera can detect them.
•	 Access to some functions may be restricted while using multi-view 
mode.   
						

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Interval shot
You can take continuous selfies.
While using the front camera, tap and hold 
. You can also show 
your palm to the camera, then clench your fist twice quickly.
•	 Four photos are taken at three second interval.
•	To use this function, make sure that  is selected under camera options.
Taking auto-selfies
You can use the face detection feature to take selfies easily and 
conveniently. You can set the device so that, when you look at 
the screen, the front camera detects your face and takes a selfie 
automatically.
•	 When the front camera detects your face, the frame turns white. 
Then if you stop moving, the frame turns blue and the front 
camera takes a photo.
•	 Tap , then tap  until  appears to activate the auto-selfie 
function.  
						

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Gesture view
You can preview a selfie immediately after taking a selfie by placing 
the screen close to your face.
•	To use this function, make sure that  is selected under camera options.
•	One preview is displayed each time a photo is taken.
•	 If you rotate the device while in preview the screen switches to 
camera mode.
Gallery
Gallery overview
You can view and manage photos and videos saved on your device.
1 Tap   .
•	 Saved photos and videos are displayed by folders.
2 Tap a folder and select a file.
•	 View the selected file in full-screen mode.
•	 Drag left or right on the displayed photo or video screen to view 
the previous or next file.
•	 Some file formats may not be supported, depending on the 
installed software.
•	 Some files may not be able to open due to encoding.
•	 Files that exceed the size limit may cause an error.  
						

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Viewing photos
Start the camera.
Edit images.
Access additional options.
Share images. Delete images.
Add or delete 
favorites.Back to the previous screen.
Editing photos
1
 While viewing a photo, tap .
2 Use a variety of effects and tools to edit the photo.
3 Tap  to apply changes.
4 Tap SAVE to save changes.
•	 The edited photo overwrites the original file.
•	 To save the edited photo as another file, tap 
  Save copy.
Playing a video
Edit the video. Access additional 
options.
Switch to a pop-up window.
Lock or unlock the 
screen.
Fast-forward the 
video.
Pause or play the 
video.
Adjust the sound 
volume.
Rewind the video. Add or delete 
favorites.  
						

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•	To adjust the sound volume, drag the right side of the video screen 
up or down.
•	 To adjust the screen brightness, drag the left side of the video 
screen up or down.
Editing videos
1
 While viewing a video, tap .
2 Use a variety of effects and tools to edit the video.
Apply effects.
Adjust the video 
duration.
Automatically create a 15-sec 
video clip.
Select a section to 
change the play 
speed.
3 Tap SAVE to save changes.
Deleting files
You can delete files by using one of the following options:
•	 Tap and hold a file from the file list, then tap Delete.
•	 Tap 
 from the file list, then select files.
Sharing files
You can share files by using one of the following options:
•	 While viewing a photo or video, tap 
 to share the file by using 
the method you want.
•	 Tap 
 from the file list to select a file and share the file by using 
the method you want.  
						

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Calculator
You can use two types of calculators: the simple calculator and the 
scientific calculator.
1 Tap   Tools  Calculator.
2 Use the keypad to make a calculation.
•	 To use the scientific calculator, tap 
  Scientific calculator.
•	 To view your calculation history, tap 
  Calculation history.
Weather
You can view the weather information for a particular area.
1 Tap   Tools  Weather.
2 Tap  and add the city you want.
•	 On the detailed weather screen, tap 
 / , or swipe the screen 
left or right to view the weather for other cities.
Downloads
You can view, delete or share files downloaded via the Internet or 
apps.
Tap 
  Tools  Downloads.    
						

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Clock
Alarm
You can set an alarm to trigger it at a specified time.
1 Tap   Clock  Alarm.
2 Tap  to add a new alarm.
3 Configure the alarm settings and tap SAVE.
•	You can select a previously set alarm to edit it.
•	 To delete an alarm, tap 
 at the top of the screen. You can also tap 
and hold the alarm.
World clock
You can view the current time in cities around the world.
1 Tap   Clock  World clock.
2 Tap  and add a city.
Timer
You can set the timer to trigger an alarm after a specified period of 
time.
1 Tap   Clock  Timer.
2 Set the time and tap Start.
•	 To stop the timer, tap Stop. To resume the timer, tap Resume.
•	 To reset the timer settings, tap Reset.