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LG Nexus 5 User Manual

LG Nexus 5
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LG Nexus 5 Specifications

General IconGeneral
ProcessorQualcomm Snapdragon 800
RAM2 GB
Storage16/32 GB
Front Camera1.3 MP
Battery2300 mAh
Operating SystemAndroid 4.4 (KitKat), upgradable to 6.0 (Marshmallow)
Dimensions137.9 x 69.2 x 8.6 mm (5.43 x 2.72 x 0.34 in)
Weight130 g (4.59 oz)
SIMMicro-SIM
ColorsBlack, White, Red
ProtectionCorning Gorilla Glass 3
Card slotNo
Main Camera Video1080p@30fps
LoudspeakerYes
3.5mm jackYes
WLANWi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct, DLNA, hotspot
Bluetooth4.0, A2DP
GPSYes, with A-GPS, GLONASS
NFCYes
RadioNo
SensorsAccelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass, barometer
Display4.95 inches, 1080 x 1920 pixels
Rear Camera8 MP
NetworkGSM / HSPA / LTE
USBmicroUSB 2.0

Summary

Get Started

Your Phone at a Glance

Outlines the basic layout of the phone with illustrations and descriptions.

Set Up Your Phone

Instructions on how to charge and turn on the phone for initial setup.

Activate Your Phone

Steps to activate the phone, either automatically or via computer/phone.

Complete the Setup Screens

Guides through setting up phone features and preferences via welcome screens.

Make Your First Call

Instructions on how to place a phone call using the dialpad after activation.

Set Up Voicemail

Steps to set up voicemail, including creating a password and recording greetings.

Sprint Account Information and Help

Sprint Account Passwords

Details on creating and managing account, voicemail, and data service passwords.

Phone Basics

Your Phone’s Layout

Illustrates and describes the phone's physical layout and key components.

Turn Your Phone On and Off

Provides step-by-step instructions for powering the phone on and off.

Touchscreen Navigation

Explains basic touch gestures used to control the phone's interface.

Your Home Screen

The starting point for phone applications, functions, and menus, customizable with icons and widgets.

Enter Text

Information on using touchscreen keyboards and input methods for entering text.

Phone Calls

Make Phone Calls

Introduces convenient ways to place calls from the phone.

Receive Phone Calls

Information on answering, muting, and rejecting incoming calls.

Voicemail

Outlines the phone's voicemail service features and settings.

Retrieve Your Voicemail Messages

How to review voicemail messages directly from the phone or another touch-tone phone.

In-call Options

Onscreen options available during an active call to manage it.

Call Waiting

Alerts users to incoming calls while on another call, allowing switching between callers.

Conference Calling

Enables talking to two people simultaneously by setting up a 3-way call.

Call Forwarding

Allows forwarding all incoming calls to another number, even when the phone is off.

Contacts

Add a Contact

Steps to add new contacts with details like name, phone number, and email.

Accounts and Messaging

Create a Google Account

Steps to create a new Google Account online or directly on the phone.

Access Gmail

Instructions for accessing personal Gmail accounts directly on the phone.

Send a Gmail Message

Composing and sending Gmail messages, including attachments.

Email

Sending and receiving email via webmail or other accounts using POP3/IMAP.

Compose and Send Email

Composing and sending emails, including attaching files like pictures and videos.

Text Messaging

Sending and receiving instant text messages (SMS) and multimedia messages (MMS).

Apps and Entertainment

Google Play Store

Finding and installing Android apps, books, movies, and music.

Find and Install an App

Downloading and installing apps from Google Play, with a note on trusting apps.

Google Maps

Using Google Maps to determine location, find directions, and browse local businesses.

Google Play Movies & TV

Connecting to Google Play to download and watch movies and TV shows.

YouTube

Watching videos from the YouTube platform, noting data usage.

Web and Data

Wi-Fi

Provides wireless Internet access over distances up to 300 feet.

Turn Wi-Fi On and Connect to a Wireless Network

Enabling Wi-Fi and connecting to available wireless networks.

LTE

Provides wireless Internet access with high data transfer rates over greater distances.

Browser

Accessing mobile and traditional websites using the built-in Chrome browser.

Learn to Navigate the Browser

Basic navigation within the browser, including scrolling, selecting, and zooming.

Tethering and Portable Hotspot

Set Up Portable Wi-Fi Hotspot

Steps to configure and activate the phone as a Wi-Fi hotspot.

Camera and Video

Camera

Instructions and features related to using the phone's camera.

Take a Picture

Taking high-resolution pictures using the phone's camera, including zoom and focus.

Record Videos

Recording high-quality videos using the phone's video camera.

Camera Settings

Adjusting camera settings like HDR+, exposure, picture size, and flash mode.

View Pictures and Videos Using Gallery

Viewing photos and videos taken with the camera or stored on the phone.

Share Pictures and Videos

Sending pictures and videos via email, multimedia messages, social networks, or Bluetooth.

Tools and Calendar

Calendar

Creating and managing events, meetings, and appointments, synchronizing with web calendars.

Invite Guests to Your Calendar Event (Google Account Only)

Inviting guests to a calendar event using your Google Account.

View Calendar Events

Displaying calendar events in daily, weekly, monthly, or agenda views.

Clock

Using the clock app for alarms, world time, stopwatch, and timer.

Calculator

Performing basic mathematical calculations using the built-in calculator.

Sprint Worldwide Wireless Service

Activate Sprint Worldwide Service on Your Account

Activating Sprint Worldwide service before using global roaming mode.

Enable Global Roaming Mode

Setting the phone to enter global roaming mode automatically or manually.

Make and Receive Worldwide Calls

Placing and answering international calls, including using Plus Code Dialing.

Contact Sprint for Assistance with International Service

Troubleshooting and reporting issues with voice or data services while outside the US.

Settings

Wi-Fi Settings

Turning Wi-Fi on/off, connecting to networks, and configuring advanced options.

Bluetooth Settings

Using Bluetooth for wireless headsets, file transfer, and device pairing.

Mobile Networks Settings

Configuring mobile data access, network mode, and international network operators.

Tethering Settings & Portable Hotspot

Configuring hotspot settings to share phone's data service with other devices.

Sound Settings

Controlling phone audio, ringtones, alerts, touch tones, and notifications.

Display Settings

Adjusting display settings to improve visibility and battery life.

Storage Settings

Managing internal storage, viewing capability, and available space.

Battery Settings

Monitoring battery usage, charge consumption, and percentage.

Security Settings

Customizing lock screen options, setting unlock methods, and entering owner information.

Screen Lock

Increasing phone security by creating a screen lock using patterns, PIN, or passwords.

Encrypt Phone

Encrypting phone data for security, requiring decryption on each power-on.

Language & Input Settings

Selecting phone language, configuring keyboards, and speech input settings.

Google Keyboard

Using the phone's default QWERTY keyboard for text input.

Google Voice Typing

Using voice recognition to convert speech into text for input.

Back Up and Reset Phone

Backing up phone data to Google servers before performing a factory data reset.

Factory Data Reset

Resetting the phone to original factory settings, erasing all data.

Date & Time Settings

Setting date, time, time zone, and format options, either automatically or manually.

Accessibility Settings

Configuring features to make the phone easier to use for users with disabilities.

About Phone

Accessing important phone information, updates, legal, and safety details.

Copyright Information

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