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What will we do to correct problems? Purism, SPC will repair the Product under warranty at no charge using new or refurbished replacement parts. How long does the coverage last? The Warranty Period for Physical Goods purchased from Purism, SPC is one year from the date of shipment.
Package Contents The Librem 5 is supplied with the following components and accessories: • Battery (installed) • Tray for nano-SIM and microSD cards (removable) • SIM tray extraction tool • USB-C cable • Wall power adapter • Headphones If any of these are missing, please contact Purism support for guidance.
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Install the nano-SIM and microSD Cards Ensure that the phone is powered off. Place the phone on a flat, hard, level surface with the screen facing down. Insert the point of the extraction tool into the hole at the end of the tray, at right angles to the side of the phone.
Charge the Phone You need to charge the phone before use: 1. Plug the charger into a suitable wall power outlet 2. Place the phone on a flat, hard, level surface 3. Connect the phone to the charger via the USB cable provided The indicator light should appear red to show that the phone is charging.
Power on the Phone Enable the Modem and WLAN by pushing those switches away from the SIM slot, as shown. Camera/Microphone WLAN/Bluetooth Modem Ensure that the screen is visible. Locate the power button. Power button Hold down the power button until the indicator light appears green.
Unlock the Screen The phone will show a lock screen. To unlock it, swipe up from the bottom of the screen to reveal the passcode entry screen. Enter the default six digit passcode – 123456 – using the numeric keypad then press the Unlock button to unlock the phone.
Initial Setup The first time you use your phone, the initial setup application helps you to customize it. You can change any of the settings later in the Settings application. Select the language that you wish to use. If your language is not shown, expand the list to show more languages by pressing the (view more) icon at the bottom of the list.
Text Input The Typing page shows a selection of keyboards that are relevant to your language. Select the keyboard that you want to use. Expand the list to find the one you want, if necessary. Press the Next button to continue.
Wireless Internet If the WLAN switch is enabled, the Network page is shown. This lets you configure your wireless connection to the network. The WLAN interface may take a few seconds to list nearby wireless networks. Select a network to begin the connection process, or swipe the list upwards to find the Other…...
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Privacy The Privacy page lets you opt-in to services that may be useful to you. You don’t have to accept the use of these. You can enable the services you want, or leave all of them disabled. Press the Next button to continue.
Online Accounts If you have enabled a wireless connection, this page lets you configure connections to any online accounts you may already have for managing contacts, e-mail or calendar information. If you want to set up accounts now, select each one in turn and follow the instructions, or just press the Skip button to show the final page.
Change your Passcode Open the Settings application to change the default passcode. Select the Details category in the list of settings, then select Users. Tap the button containing the hidden text, next to the Password label. This opens the Change Password dialog.
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User Guide The Librem 5 User Guide contains more information about the operating system and built-in applications. It also includes introductory guides, including: • An overview of the phone’s user interface • Connecting to a mobile network • Placing and receiving calls •...
Product Safety Charging Only use the charger supplied with the product to charge the battery from a mains outlet. Do not leave the product unattended while charging. Battery and internal modules Do not attempt to pierce, open, disassemble or short-circuit the battery.
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