Purism LIBREM 5 mobile phone User Guide

June 6, 2024
Purism

LIBREM 5 mobile phone
User Guide

Warranty

This Limited Warranty applies to physical goods, and only for physical goods, purchased from Purism, SPC (the “Physical Goods”).
What does this limited warranty cover?
This Limited Warranty covers any defects in material or workmanship under normal use during the Warranty Period.
During the Warranty Period, Purism, SPC will repair or replace, at no charge, products or parts of a product that proves defective because of improper material or workmanship, under normal use and maintenance.
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.
A replacement Physical Good or part assumes the remaining warranty period of the original Physical Good or 30 days from the date of replacement or repair, whichever is longer.
What does this limited warranty not cover?
This Limited Warranty does not cover any problem that is caused by conditions, malfunctions, or damage not resulting from defects in material or workmanship.
What do you have to do?
To obtain warranty service, you must first contact Purism, SPC to determine the problem and the most appropriate solution for your circumstances.
Consumer Protection
This warranty gives you specific legal rights, and you may also have other rights that vary by jurisdiction such as those relating to conformity.
Returns
If you are not satisfied with your purchase, you can return the Physical Goods within thirty days after the purchase. Any Physical Goods you return must be in the same condition you received it and in the original packaging. A restocking fee, as well as shipping/handling fees, may reduce your refund.

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.
You Will Also Need
You will need to provide:

  • A nano-SIM card
  • A microSD card (optional)

The nano-SIM card is supplied by your mobile network provider or included as part of Librem AweSIM from Purism.
You can use a microSD card to add additional storage to the phone.

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.

Purism LIBREM 5 mobile phone - powered off

Push the point firmly into the hole until the tray pops out, then gently pull the tray out of the slot.

Purism LIBREM 5 mobile phone - powered off 1

  1. Insert the nano-SIM card into the tray
  2. Insert a microSD card into the tray (optional)
  3. Insert the tray into the slot

The tray should click into place when closed.

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. It will turn off again when the phone is fully charged.
    Purism LIBREM 5 mobile phone - fully charged

  4. Leave the phone to charge for an hour

  5. Unplug the charger from the power outlet

  6. Unplug the USB cable from the phone

For troubleshooting hints and tips, go online to https://docs.puri.sm/Librem_5/Troubleshooting.html

Power on the Phone

Enable the Modem and WLAN by pushing those switches away from the SIM slot, as shown.

Purism LIBREM 5 mobile phone - Power on the Phone

Ensure that the screen is visible.
Locate the power button.

Purism LIBREM 5 mobile phone - Power on the Phone 1

Hold down the power button until the indicator light appears green. The screen will light up shortly after.

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.

Purism LIBREM 5 mobile phone - Unlock the Screen

Enter the default six-digit passcode – 123456 – using the numeric keypad then press the Unlock button to unlock the phone.
Hint: You can change the passcode in the Settings application later.

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.

Purism LIBREM 5 mobile phone - Initial Setup

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.
Press the Next button to continue.

Text Input

The Typing page shows a selection of keyboards that are relevant to your language.

Purism LIBREM 5 mobile phone - Text Input

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.

Purism LIBREM 5 mobile phone - Wireless Internet

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… item at the bottom of the list. Select this to connect to a hidden network.

Privacy

The Privacy page lets you opt-in to services that may be useful to you.

Purism LIBREM 5 mobile phone - Privacy

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.

Purism LIBREM 5 mobile phone - Online Accounts

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.
Note: Not all services are supported by the applications pre-installed on the phone. Future updates to applications will add support for more services.

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.

Purism LIBREM 5 mobile phone - Change

Enter your old passcode in the Current Password field.
Enter your new passcode in both the New Password and Confirm fields.

Purism LIBREM 5 mobile phone - Current Password

Press the Change button at the top-right of the screen to save the new passcode.

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
  • Sending and receiving messages
  • Setting up wireless Internet
  • Installing applications

The guide is provided as a collection of web pages on the phone and can be accessed via an icon on the home screen.
It can also be viewed at https://docs.puri.sm/Librem_5.html

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.
Do not use the battery if it has been damaged.
Do not insert or remove the SIM tray or internal modules while the phone is powered.
Operating temperatures
Do not expose the product to extreme temperatures, such as those close to or below 0◦C, or those above 35◦C.
Water and moisture
The product is not waterproof or water-resistant. Keep it away from liquids.
Mobile use
Follow local regulations on mobile use, including but not limited to those concerning the operation of vehicles and machinery, and use in prohibited areas.
Recycling
Follow local regulations for the disposal of electronic waste and batteries.
Emergency calls
The use of the emergency call service depends on local provision and software support. Avoid relying on a single device for access to emergency communications.

Support and compliance
The latest warranty details and policies related to hardware and services can be found at https://puri.sm/policies/
Should you encounter any software defects with the preinstalled PureOS, please report them at https://tracker.pureos.net
You can also ask questions and discuss with other users at https://forums.puri.sm or through support@puri.sm
Your Librem 5 ships with Free software where the source code is openly available under various freedom-respecting licenses.
You are allowed (and encouraged!) to inspect, improve and redistribute it. You can obtain the source code for all the freed components of the system at https://source.puri.sm/Librem5
A summary of the software components which includes names, versions and descriptions, links to descriptions of corresponding source code, copyright, and license information is part of the user guide, available at https://docs.puri.sm/Librem_5.html

©2020 Purism SPC
Quick Start Guide for the Librem 5 is licensed under a Creative
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Document revision: 862f1d1a6f54b3dffde82794ae7594a98e8ab398
2020-11-03

FCC Warning

This device complies with part 15 of the FCC rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) this device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any inte rference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.
Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user’s authority to operate the equipment.
NOTE: This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures:

  • Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
  • Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.
  • Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected.
  • Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.

Specific Absorption Rate (SAR) information:
This mobile phone meets the government’s requirements for exposure to radio waves. The guidelines are based on standards that were developed by independent scientific organizations through periodic and thorough evaluations of scientific studies. The standards include a substantial safety margin designed to assure the safety of all persons regardless of age or health. FCC RF Exposure Information and Statement the SAR limit of USA (FCC) is 1.6 W/kg averaged over one gram of tissue. Device types: the mobile phone has also been tested against this SAR limit. This device was tested for typical body-worn operations with the back of the mobile phone kept 10mm from the body. To maintain compliance with FCC RF exposure requirements, use accessories that maintain a 10mm separation distance between the user’s body and the back of the mobile phone. The use of belt clips, holsters, and similar accessories should not contain metallic components in its assembly. The use of accessories that do not satisfy these requirements may not comply with FCC RF exposure requirements and should be avoided.

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