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  • Page 1 OnePlus 5 User Manual...

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Index What’s in The Box? OxygenOS Device Setup Alert Slider Launcher Camera Shelf Portrait Camera Mode Customization Dual Camera Zoom App Long Press Video Reading Mode Pro Mode - Overview Gaming DnD Pro Mode - How to adjust settings Dialer Hamburger Menu and Settings Messenger Dash Charge...

  • Page 3: Thank You

    Every part of the OnePlus 5 was deliberately selected and optimized to ensure the best user experience We built the OnePlus 5 together, focusing on what matters to your experience. The goals and expectations of our flagship device have never been higher. We can’t wait...

  • Page 4: What's In The Box

    What’s in The Box OnePlus 5 Screen Protector SIM Tray Ejector Dash Power Adapter Dash Type-C Cable Quick Start Guide (*Note: The screen Safety Information protector has been pre-applied on the phone) What’s in the Box Device OxygenOS Safety Information...

  • Page 5: Device

    Device Dual Nano SIM Slot USB Type- C What’s in the Box Device OxygenOS Safety Information...

  • Page 6: Alert Slider

    Disables all notifications notification profiles without having to take your phone out of your pocket. (alarms will still be enabled) With the OnePlus 5, switching between notification profiles is faster and easier than ever before. Priority Pushes notifications only from your priority apps and contacts (which you can program in Settings >...

  • Page 7: Camera

    Dual Camera The OnePlus 5’s signature Dual Camera can be found on the rear of the device, featuring a 16 MP wide-angle lens and a 20 MP telephoto lens to enable a greater breadth of shots. Powered by exclusive Smart Capture technology, and a suite of new features, the OnePlus 5 Dual Camera can take extremely clear photos.
  • Page 8 Portrait Mode The OnePlus 5 uses two camera sensors together to generate a focal separation between your subject and a background. Separating the background from a face enables the OnePlus 5 to apply a professional depth-of-field, or bokeh, effect. To activate Portrait Mode, simply open your camera app and swipe to the left.

  • Page 9: Dual Camera Zoom

    Dual Camera Zoom With the help of the 20 megapixel telephoto lens, the OnePlus 5’s Dual Camera system can zoom in at high resolution and maintain quality. A combination of optical zoom and our multi-frame software algorithm lets you zoom with more clarity than ever before.

  • Page 10: Video

    Video The OnePlus 5 comes equipped with a variety of video recording options, so you can always find the right tool for the job. To start recording, just tap ‘video’ in the hamburger menu or swipe right in the camera UI. Within this menu,you can manually pick the type of video you would like to record, with options ranging from 1080P 60 FPS to 4K.
  • Page 11 Pro Mode The OnePlus 5 features an all-new Pro Mode that allows you to freely tweak and optimize certain parameters of your photos. Within Pro Mode, which can easily be accessed through the OnePlus 5’s camera UI, you can tweak among others, the ISO, white balance, shutter-speed, focus and exposure for each shot.
  • Page 12 Using the gyroscope of the OnePlus 5, the reference line found in the center of the screen, automatically adjusts to landscape or portrait views, turning green when the shot is perfectly aligned.

  • Page 13: Hamburger Menu And Settings

    Hamburger Menu and Settings Tap on the Hamburger menu in the Camera UI to unroll the menu options. Aside from the options discussed elsewhere in this guide, you can also access the time-lapse, slow motion, and panorama features in this menu. You can also tap on the settings icon in the top-right corner of the screen, which allows you to store location data, adjust the grid of the UI, and toggle the histogram on or off.

  • Page 14: Dash Charge

    Dash Charge The OnePlus 5 comes with Dash Charge, an exclusive technology that sets a new benchmark for fast charging solutions. A quick 30-minute charge will give your OnePlus 5 enough power for the day. Dash Charge powers your OnePlus 5 at the same rate, even when streaming videos, playing graphic-intensive games or navigating with GPS.

  • Page 15: Display

    Display The OnePlus 5 comes equipped with a stunning 5.5” Optic AMOLED display. Colors are more vivid and true-to-life than ever before, without increasing power consumption. Three different color calibrations give you the freedom to adjust your display for maximum comfort. The new DCI-P3 Display Mode joins the sRGB and Default Display modes for enhanced flexibility.
  • Page 16 The OnePlus 5 is carrier-unlocked out of the box, with dual nano-SIM card support. With the power to connect to two networks at the same time, you can use one device for everything. The OnePlus 5 is a true world phone, with support for 34 network bands worldwide.

  • Page 17: Fingerprint Sensor

    Fingerprint Sensor The premium ceramic fingerprint sensor unlocks your OnePlus 5 in 0.2 seconds, even when the screen is turned off. The sensor learns and progressively improves, so your scans get even more precise over time. 17 | What’s in the Box...

  • Page 18: Power On

    Power On Turn on your OnePlus 5 by pressing and holding the <Power> button (found on the right side of the device) for a few seconds. Follow the on-screen instructions to start personalizing your OnePlus 5. 18 | What’s in the Box...
  • Page 19 OxygenOS OxygenOS is a fast, clean and customizable operating system based on Android. By constantly refining the core functionalities of our software, and implementing user feedback early and often, OxygenOS offers a smooth and flexible user experience. 19 | What’s in the Box Device OxygenOS Safety Information...
  • Page 20 Upon booting up, proceed through the Google wizard to setup your Google account & sync, setup fingerprint and more. The OnePlus Setup gives you the opportunity to personalize your OnePlus 5, allowing you to craft a smartphone experience that works just the way you want it to. You can enable software buttons, gestures and other features as you see fit.
  • Page 21 Launcher The launcher supports third-party icons and allows you to change your app drawer grid, assign gestures & more. Users can freely switch between three available icon packs, to make sure their phone suits their style. To access the App Drawer, simply swipe up on the home screen. All of your apps are automatically arranged in alphabetic order, for easy access.
  • Page 22 Shelf Swipe right from your home screen to open up Shelf. This separate menu grants access to your favorite apps, most frequent contacts and recent photos. The clean and streamlined UI can be manually enhanced with widgets or customized using a variety of intelligent options.
  • Page 23 Navigation controls can be tweaked using custom gesture controls and adjustable buttons. New to the OnePlus 5 is the ability to adjust vibration intensity, and assign vibration profiles to different callers to further personalize your experience. You’ll also have access to three new off-screen gestures, that you can assign to different apps and features for quick and easy access.
  • Page 24 App Long Press New app shortcut support functionality allows you to quickly use specific in-app features from the comfort of your home screen. Just long press an App to open the shortcut menu, and tap your desired feature. This enables you to, for instance, open a new tab in your browser, compose an email, or check out trending videos on Youtube without having to navigate the app.

  • Page 25: Reading Mode

    Reading mode Reading on your smartphone is more comfortable than ever, thanks to the OnePlus 5’s new Reading Mode. By filtering out blue light, gray-scale mapping, and using ambient information to adjust the sharpness and brightness of the display, Reading Mode simulates the reading experience of a real book.
  • Page 26 Gaming Do not Disturb You don’t want to be disturbed while you’re in the heat of a challenging level. When Gaming DND is turned on, notifications are blocked and the hardware keys are turned off to ensure you won’t be bothered unnecessarily. You can manually turn on Gaming DND in the Advanced Menu under Settings, and you can also set Gaming DND to turn on automatically when you start up your favorite games.
  • Page 27 Dialer Tap the on your home Screen or application drawer and use the dialer to make phone calls manually, or tap any contact card from the Speed Dial list to quickly dial that contact. Select a phone number from Contacts, an e-mail, or a text message to make a call. Contacts are automatically added to your Speed Dial list based on frequency of use.
  • Page 28 Messenger To send an SMS, launch the Messenger application on your home screen or application drawer. Enter the name or phone number in the field or select someone from your contacts. Type your message, then tap For an MMS, in the Messenger application, select the media you want to add .
  • Page 29 Gallery With 16 different filters, the editing mode allows you to tweak your images with actions like resize and crop.” instead of “With 16 different filters, the editing mode allows you to resize and crop images. What’s in the Box Device OxygenOS Safety Information...
  • Page 30 Weather This custom weather app provides a real-time look at the weather conditions at your location. The display’s visuals dynamically adapt to the environment to indicate different types of weather and environmental hazards like rain or fog.
  • Page 31 Recorder Our dynamic recorder app provides great flexibility and versatility. Stay on top of your recording by tracking the volume of all incoming sound and manually place timestamps to mark important moments.

  • Page 32: File Manager

    File Manager The File Manager has been enhanced with numerous new features. Now users can hide their private documents, photos and in Secure box, a private zone that can be unlocked by pin verification or fingerprint. Files also can be categorized and labeled to improve the structure of your files, keep track of your files using new storage info, and enjoy a much improved search function.
  • Page 33 App permissions App Permissions allow you to control what information and permissions your apps can access, like location, identity, contacts and more. Customize their permissions in the apps page, found under settings. 33 | What’s in the Box Device OxygenOS Safety Information...

  • Page 34: Safety Information

    The contents of this document are all provided “as is”. Except as required by applicable law, no warranties of any kind, either express or implied, are made in relation to the accuracy of this document. To the maximum extent permitted by applicable law, under no circumstances shall OnePlus or any of its licensors be responsible for any loss of data or incur or any special, incidental, consequential, or indirect damages caused.
  • Page 35 Only qualified and authorized personnel should perform repairs to this product. • Please only use branded accessories and batteries that are approved by OnePlus with your device. Accessories which are not approved by OnePlus may damage the phone or cause body harm.

  • Page 36: Battery Precautions

    Battery Precautions • Please do not attempt to repair, disassemble or modify the battery. Do not place or use battery near fires, heaters, direct sunlight, or other heat sources. Prolonged exposure to heat may cause battery leakage, explosions, or fires. •...
  • Page 37 Before cleaning the device, unplug the power plug from the socket. • Do not charge the battery under the following conditions: in direct sunlight, in temperatures below 5°C or above 40°C; in the environment with humidity, dust or strong vibrations; in areas near a TV, radio or other electrical appliances.

  • Page 38: Driving Safely

    Driving Safely • Safety should take priority when you are operating a vehicle. Be sure to obey related regulations in the area or country in which you drive. • Please do not store or carry your mobile phone or accessories near liquid or flammable gas. Make sure you do not place your phone or accessories near safety air bags.

  • Page 39: Operating Environment

    Operating Environment • Please switch off your device whenever phone use is prohibited or when it may cause interference or danger. • Mobile phones may interfere with the normal operation of electronic equipment and medical devices. Please follow related laws and regulations. •...
  • Page 40 3. This Class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES-003. Cet appareil numérique de la classe B est conforme à la norme NMB-003 du Canada. OnePlus is not responsible for any radio or TV interference caused by unauthorized modifications or changes to this equipment. Such modifications or changes could void the user’s authority to operate the equipment.

  • Page 41: Fcc Caution

    The country code selection is for non-US model only and is not available for all US models. Per FCC regulation, all Wi-Fi product marketed in US must be fixed to US operation channels only. • If applicable, operations in the 5.15-5.25GHz band are restricted to indoor usage only. What’s in the Box Device...
  • Page 42 RF Exposure Information (SAR) This device meets the government’s requirements for exposure to radio waves. This device is designed and manufactured not to exceed the emission limits for exposure to radiofrequency (RF) energy set by the Federal Communications Commission of the U.S. Government. •...
  • Page 43 CE Certification Information (SAR) The SAR limit of Europe is 2.0 W/kg. This device was tested for typical operation with the back of the handset kept 1.5cm from the body. To maintain compliance with RF exposure requirements, use accessories that maintain a 1.5cm separation distance between your body and the back of the handset. The use of belt clips, holsters and similar accessories should not contain metallic components in its assembly.
  • Page 44 E-Waste Disposal Declaration E-waste refers to discarded electronics and electronic equipment (WEEE). Ensure that an authorized agency repairs devices when needed. Do not dismantle the device on your own. Always discard used electronic products, batteries and accessories at the end of their life cycle; use an authorized collection point or collection center.
  • Page 45 Only use OnePlus authorized batteries and chargers with your OnePlus phone. Using third-party products may cause battery leakage, overheating or fires. OnePlus does not take any responsibility for accidents or problems caused by using accessories that are not approved by OnePlus.

  • Page 46: Care And Maintenance

    Care and Maintenance Your phone is a product of superior design and craftsmanship and should be treated with care. The following suggestions will help you to prolong the life of your device. • Please clean immediately if the screen comes in contact with liquid or dust. •...

  • Page 47: Eu Regulatory Conformance

    EU Regulatory Conformance Hereby, OnePlus Technology (Shenzhen) Co., Ltd. declares that this device is in compliance with the essential requirements and other relevant provisions of Directive 1999/5/EC. Notice: Please check the local regulations in the location where the device is to be used. This device may be restricted for use in some or all member states of the European Union (EU).

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