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LG

 

GC900f

  |  User Guide

The

 

web

Browser

Browser

 gives you a fast, full colour 

world of games, music, news, sport, 
entertainment and loads more, 
straight to your mobile phone. 
Wherever you are and whatever 
you’re into.

Accessing the web

From the home screen select 

 

then select 

Browser

 from the 

Communication tab.

To access the browser homepage 
directly, select 

Home

. Alternately 

select 

Enter

 

address

 and type 

in your desired URL, followed by 

Connect

.

NOTE:

 An additional cost is incurred 

when connecting to this service and 
downloading content. Check your 
data charges with your network 
provider.

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Adding and accessing your 
bookmarks

For easy and fast access to your 
favourite websites, you can add 
bookmarks and save web pages.

From the home screen select 

 

then select 

Browser

 from the 

Communication tab.

Select 

Bookmarks

. A list of your 

Bookmarks will appear on the 
screen.

To add a new bookmark, select 

 and touch 

New Bookmark

. 

Enter a name for the bookmark 
followed by it’s URL.

Touch 

. Your Bookmark 

will now appear in the list of 
bookmarks.

To access the bookmark simply 
touch the bookmark and then 
touch connect. You will be 
connected to your bookmark.

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Summary of Contents for GC900F

Page 1: ...ELECTRONICS INC GC900f User Guide GC900f User Guide ENGLISH P N MMBB0341116 1 0 H ...

Page 2: ...Bluetooth QD ID B015267 Making an Emergency call when there is no USIM card present in the handset 1 Enter emergency number 111 or 112 2 Press Voice call to activate Emergency call ...

Page 3: ... Guide Some of the contents in this manual may differ from your phone depending on the software of the phone or your service provider This handset is not recommended for blind disability person due to touch screen keypad ...

Page 4: ...Congratulations on your purchase of the advanced and compact GC900f phone by LG designed to operate with the latest digital mobile communication technology ...

Page 5: ...Set up Your home screen The basics Get creative Get organised The web Settings Accessories Network Services Technical data Trouble shooting 01 02 03 04 05 06 07 08 09 10 11 ...

Page 6: ... Making a second call 36 Turning off DTMF 37 Viewing your call logs 37 Using call divert 38 Using call barring 38 Changing the common call setting 39 Changing your video call settings 39 Contacts 40 Searching for a contact 40 Adding a new contact 40 Creating a group 41 Changing your contact settings 41 Viewing information 42 Messaging 43 Messaging 43 Sending a message 43 Entering text 44 T9 predic...

Page 7: ...tos and videos 66 Using zoom when viewing a video or photo 66 Adjusting the volume when viewing a video 66 Editing your photos 67 Adding text to a photo 68 Adding an effect to a photo 69 Crop a photo 69 Adding a colour accent to a photo 69 Swapping the colours in a photo 70 Editing your videos 70 Trimming the length of your video 70 Merging two videos together 71 Merging a photo with a video 72 Ad...

Page 8: ...85 Resetting channels 86 Listening to the radio 86 Get organised Organiser 87 Adding an event to your calendar 87 Changing your default calendar view 87 Adding an item to yourTo Do list 88 Using the date finder 88 Setting your alarm 89 Adding a memo 89 Voice recorder 90 Recording a sound or voice 90 Sending the voice recording 90 Using your calculator 90 Converting a unit 91 Using the stopwatch 91...

Page 9: ...0 Access to Google Maps 101 Settings Changing your screen settings 102 Personalising your profiles 102 Changing your phone settings 103 Changing your touch settings 104 Changing your connectivity settings 104 GPS 105 Using memory manager 107 Using flight mode 107 Sending and receiving your files using Bluetooth 108 Changing your Bluetooth settings 109 Pairing with another Bluetooth device 109 Usin...

Page 10: ...c Absorption Rate or SAR Tests for SAR are conducted using standardised methods with the phone transmitting at its highest certified power level in all used frequency bands While there may be differences between the SAR levels of various LG phone models they are all designed to meet the relevant guidelines for exposure to radio waves The SAR limit recommended by the International Commission on Non...

Page 11: ...ers Do not drop Do not subject this unit to mechanical vibration or shock Switch off the phone in any area where you are required by special regulations For example do not use your phone in hospitals as it may affect sensitive medical equipment Do not handle the phone with wet hands while it is being charged It may cause an electric shock and can seriously damage your phone Do not to charge a hand...

Page 12: ...rily Efficient phone operation Electronics devices All mobile phones may get interference which could affect performance Do not use your mobile phone near medical equipment without requesting permission Avoid placing the phone over pacemakers for example in your breast pocket Some hearing aids might be disturbed by mobile phones Minor interference may affect TVs radios PCs etc Road safety Check th...

Page 13: ...s at a reasonable level so that you are aware of your surroundings This is particularly imperative when near roads Avoid damage to your hearing Damage to your hearing can occur if you are exposed to loud sound for long periods of time We therefore recommend that you do not turn on or off the handset close to your ear We also recommend that music and call volumes are set to a reasonable level Glass...

Page 14: ...r activate flight mode before boarding any aircraft Do not use it on the ground without permission from the crew Children Keep the phone in a safe place out of the reach of small children It includes small parts which may cause a choking hazard if detached Emergency calls Emergency calls may not be available under all mobile networks Therefore you should never depend solely on the phone for emerge...

Page 15: ...such as in the bathroom Do not leave the battery in hot or cold places this may deteriorate the battery performance There is risk of explosion if the battery is replaced by an incorrect type Dispose of used batteries according to the manufacturer s instructions Please recycle when possible Do not dispose as household waste If you need to replace the battery take it to the nearest authorized LG Ele...

Page 16: ...an additional layer of convenience and safety to your wireless phone with one of the many hands free accessories available today Let the person you are speaking with know you are driving if necessary suspend the call in heavy traffic or hazardous weather conditions Rain sleet snow ice and even heavy traffic can be hazardous Use your wireless phone to call emergency services for yourself or others ...

Page 17: ...Jotting down a to do list or flipping through your address book takes attention away from your primary responsibility driving safely If possible place calls when you are not moving or before pulling into traffic Try to plan calls when you will not be driving Do not engage in stressful or emotional conversations that may be distracting Make people you are talking with aware you are driving and susp...

Page 18: ...unctionality Do not cover the protection film on proximity sensor of LCD It can cause a malfunction of the sensor Power key Turns the phone on off End key Press once to return to the home screen Inner camera Earpiece Proximity Sensor WARNING Moisture on the proximity sensor may cause it to malfunction Please wipe any moisture off the sensor surface ...

Page 19: ...has powered up and has registered on the network Volume keys When the screen is idle key tone volume During a call earpiece volume When playing a track controls volume continuously Memory card socket Multi tasking key Camera key Go to the camera menu directly by pressing and holding the key ...

Page 20: ... Battery SIM card socket Flash light Camera lens TIP You can turn the flash on by holding down the volume up key when the keypad is locked Press the volume up key again to turn the flash off This function is only available when the keypad is locked ...

Page 21: ...he battery Pull out the battery WARNING Do not remove the battery when the phone is switched on as this may damage the phone 3 Install the USIM card Slide the SIM card into the SIM card holder Make sure the gold contact area on the card is facing downwards To remove the SIM card gently pull it outwards ...

Page 22: ... and battery 4 Install the battery Insert the top of the battery into the top edge of the battery compartment first Ensure that the battery contacts align with the phone s terminals Press the bottom of the battery down until it clips into place ...

Page 23: ... socket on the side of the phone until it clicks into place Connect the other end of the travel adapter to the main socket Use only the charger included in the box The moving bars of battery icon will stop after charging is complete NOTE The battery must be fully charged initially to improve battery lifetime Disregard the first Battery full message and keep the phone on charge overnight 1 2 3 4 ...

Page 24: ... using a memory card The GC900f will support up to a 32GB memory card NOTE A memory card is an optional accessory Slide the memory card into the slot at the top until it clicks into place Make sure the gold contact area is facing downwards WARNING Slide into the memory card to the slot otherwise the card can be damaged ...

Page 25: ... Reset and then confirm your choice Enter the password if one has been set The card will then be formatted and ready to use NOTE If there is existing content on your memory card the folder structure may be different after formatting since all files will have been deleted 1 2 3 4 Transferring your contacts To transfer your contacts from your SIM to your phone From the Communication tab scroll to Co...

Page 26: ...and Settings SETTINGS Profiles Screen settings Phone settings Bluetooth Wi Fi Call settings Connectivity Message settings MULTIMEDIA Music Camera Video camera Gallery My stuff Games Apps FM radio Movie maker COMMUNICATION Contacts Recent history Browser Messaging Email Dialling Video call Google UTILITIES Alarms Organiser Memo Stopwatch Voice recorder Calculator World clock Tools ...

Page 27: ...itive enough to pick up on a light firm touch Use the tip of your finger to touch the option you require Be careful not to touch any other keys When the screen light is off press the power key once then press and hold the Press hold to unlock button on the touch screen to restore the home screen Whenever your GC900f is not in use it will return to the lock screen TIP When the screen light is off p...

Page 28: ...th your GC900f The User Interface is based on four types of Homescreens To swap between the home screens just wipe quickly over display from left to right or from right to left Home screen customisation For each type of home screen you are able to add and remove objects by pressing holding your finger on the screen or if already added touching and holding one of the objects ...

Page 29: ...n In the Shortcuts home screen you can see the favourite shortcut icons For adding your icons please long press the icons then you can edit or add your favourite icons The Widget home screen can show your favourite widgets If you press and hold an icon you will get into the edit menu where all the available widgets not already on your screen will be shown in a bar down the bottom of the screen To ...

Page 30: ...ne touch access to the functions you use most Touch it to bring up the touch dialling pad which lets you make a call Enter the number with a normal key pad and touch Voice call To place a video call to this number touch after entering the number Touch to open your contacts To search for the number you want to call Enter the name of the contact using the touchpad You can also create new contacts an...

Page 31: ...uch screen change dynamically depending on the task you are carrying out Opening Applications To open any Application simply touch its icon Scrolling Drag from side to side to scroll On some screens such as web pages you can also scroll up or down ...

Page 32: ...30 LG GC900f User Guide Zooming In or Out When viewing photos web pages emails or maps you can zoom in and out Pinch your fingers together or slide them apart Zoom in Zoom out Your home screen ...

Page 33: ...status bar Icon Description No Service 2G 3G EDGE WiFi is transmitting Bluetooth Mono hands free headset Bluetooth Mono Stereo headset Bluetooth Stereo headset Bluetooth Mono headset Bluetooth on Icon Description Bluetooth Transfer Bluetooth Visibility Bluetooth Music Downloading Downloading complete Downloading cancelled In call option Internet Searching Call divert Call reject Security Headset H...

Page 34: ...ent Email received MMS MMS sending Retrieving MMS SMS sending New voicemail New message Message sending has failed New email Push message Flight mode Normal Outdoor Silent Customised 1 10 External memory Battery status Icon Description Projector TV out Your home screen ...

Page 35: ...key shortly to enter cube box to customise the home screen In any application press the Multi tasking key and select back button to return to the previous screen TIP For the multitasking key in idle screen the short press brings up cube and the long press brings up multitasking menu When the screen light is off press the power key once then press and hold the Press hold to unlock button on the tou...

Page 36: ...d hold down TIP Press the power key to lock the touchscreen to prevent calls being made by mistake TIP You can Send message Save number or Search contacts by tapping Calling your contacts From the home screen touch to open your Contacts Scroll through the contact list or enter the first letter s of the contact you want to call by touching From the list touch the contact you want to call and select...

Page 37: ...oose from a list of further in call options including creating new memo and going to messages so you can check your messages and add contacts during a call You can also end the call from here by touching End call Touch to open a numerical keypad for typing numbers e g when dialling call centres or other automated telephone services Add a memo during a call Search your contacts during a call ...

Page 38: ... to that number by touching the phone number once To call a speed dial number touch on the home screen then press and hold the assigned number until the contact appears on the screen The call will initiate automatically without having to touch Voice call 1 2 3 4 Making a second call During your initial call touch and select the number you want to call Call the number or search your contacts Touch ...

Page 39: ... All history View a complete list of all dialled received and missed calls voice calls only video calls and messages Missed calls View a list of all calls you have missed Calls only View a list of all calls you have made and recieved Message only View a list of all numbers that have received or sent the texts and multimedia messages VT only View a list of all video calls TIP From any call log touc...

Page 40: ...from the Call divert menu 1 2 3 4 5 Using call barring Touch and choose Call settings in the Settings tab Touch Call barring and select Voice call and or Video call Choose any or all of the five options All outgoing Outgoing international Outgoing international calls except home country All incoming Incoming when abroad Enter the call barring password Please check with your network operator about ...

Page 41: ...ide the switch left for On or right for Off Minute minder Slide the switch left to On to hear a tone every minute during a call 1 2 BT answer mode Select Hands free to be able to answer a call using a Bluetooth headset or select Handset to press a the handset key to answer a call Save new number Select On to save a new number Changing your video call settings From the home screen touch and scroll ...

Page 42: ... touch Contacts on the Communication tab Touch and Search 1 2 1 2 Adding a new contact From the home screen touch then touch New contact button Choose whether to save the contact to Handset or USIM If you want to add a picture to each contact touch Add picture Enter the first and last name of your new contact You do not have to enter both but you must enter at least one Enter up to five different ...

Page 43: ...t group will not be lost They will remain in your contacts 8 9 1 2 3 4 TIP You can edit an existing group by touching the selected group once Choose to View members Edit the group Send message Send businesscard or Delete group Changing your contact settings You can adapt your contact settings to suit your own preferences Touch Contacts from the Communication tab select and scroll through Contact s...

Page 44: ...tacts Memory info View memory capacity information Send all contacts via Bluetooth Send all of your contacts to another device using Bluetooth Viewing information Touch Contacts from the Communication tab select and touch Information From here you can view Service dial numbers Own numbers your Memory info memory space remaining and My business card TIP If you ve yet to add a business card for your...

Page 45: ...acts When you are finished touch the message box below to start composing the message text After entering the text you can send the SMS by touching the send button on top of the message 1 1 2 3 Touch Insert to add a text template multimedia template emoticon name number new slide subject or signature TIP You will be charged for text message for every person you send the message to WARNING The 160 ...

Page 46: ...dictive In T9 mode you will see T9 mode uses a built in dictionary to recognise your words based on the key sequences you touch Simply touch the number key associated with the letter you want to enter and the dictionary will predict the word you want to use For example press 8 3 5 3 7 4 6 6 and 3 to write telephone Abc manual In Abc mode you have to touch the key repeatedly to enter a letter For e...

Page 47: ...ter the account s username Password Enter the account s password 1 2 3 Email address Enter the account email address Reply email address Enter the reply to email address Outgoing mail server Enter the outgoing email server address Incoming mail server Enter the incoming email server address Maximum receive size Select the size limit for your emails up to the maximum of 1 MB Mailbox type Enter mail...

Page 48: ...Sending an email using your new account Touch from the home screen and scroll to Email on the Communication tab Touch Write email button to open a new blank email Enter the recipient s address and write your message You can also attach images videos audio files or other file types Touch Send email to send your email Changing your email settings You can change your email settings based on your own ...

Page 49: ... noti info Choose whether to be alerted about a new e mail without a pop up message Signature Create an email signature and switch this feature on Message folders You will recognise the folder structure in your GC900f which is fairly self explanatory Inbox All messages you receive are stored in your inbox From here you can view them and delete them among other functions Sent Messages you send are ...

Page 50: ...tes To edit a message select it amend it and touch Save template 1 2 Using emoticons Liven up your messages using emoticons There are some commonly used emoticons already on your phone When writing new message you can enter Emoticons from Insert in option menu You can add a new icons or delete one or all or emoticons Changing your text message settings Your GC900f message settings are pre defined ...

Page 51: ...ssages as Multiple SMS or MMS Changing your multimedia message settings Your GC900f message settings are pre defined so you can send messages immediately These settings can be changed based on your preferences Touch Settings then select Message settings and Multimedia message You can make change the following Retrieval mode Select Home or Roaming network If you then select Manual you will only rec...

Page 52: ...ltimedia message center Enter the details of your message centre Changing your other settings Scroll through Message settings from the Settings tab then Voicemail Touch New profile or to add a new Voicemail service Contact your network operator for more information about the service they provide Service message Choose whether to receive or block service messages You can also set message security l...

Page 53: ...ress the capture button lightly and a focus box will appear in the centre of the viewfinder screen Position the phone so you can see the photo subject in the focus box When the focus box turns green the camera has focused on your subject Press the capture button and hold it down 1 2 3 4 5 6 TIP FaceTracking This automatically detects and focuses on human faces to help you take clearer pictures ...

Page 54: ...ur when MMS are downloaded when roaming Use Touch to use the image as Homescreen image lock screen image Contact image Start up image Shut down image Outgoing call image Incoming call image Rename Touch to edit the name of the selected picture Edit Touch to edit the image using various tools Touch to return to the previous menu Touch to delete the image Touch to take another photo immediately Your...

Page 55: ...n Back Touch here to return to the menu map Switch mode Change the mode between camera and video camera Gallery Touch this icon to view the gallery Settings Touch this icon to open the settings menu Macro Switch this on to take close up shots Flash status Set flash light mode to automatic on or off Exposure See Adjusting the Exposure on next page Scene mode Set the camera to adjust to the environm...

Page 56: ...camera will never flash This is useful if you want to save battery power When you touch the option you want the flash menu will automatically close allowing you to take a picture immediately 1 2 3 The flash status icon in the viewfinder will change based on the new flash mode Adjusting the exposure The exposure defines the difference between light and dark areas in an image A low contrast image wi...

Page 57: ... Cloudy Timer The self timer allows you to set a delay after the shutter is pressed Select Off 3 secs 5 secs or 10 secs This is ideal if you want to be included in a photo Shot mode Choose from the options Normal This is default shot type the photo will be taken in normal way Continuous shot This enables you to take seven shots automatically in very quick succession Smile shot This shot type is gr...

Page 58: ...increase as a result which means you ll be able to store fewer photos in your memory Memory in use Choose whether to save your photos to the Handset memory or the External memory Preview style Choose the preview type whether you want to see the image as full image or full screen Hide icons Choose the camera settings icons to be hidden manually or automatically Image stabilization Enables you to ta...

Page 59: ...s to make the files smaller Using the viewfinder touch in the top left corner Select Image size from the Preview menu 1 2 Select a pixel value from the options 8M 3264x2448 5M 2560x1920 3M 2048x1536 2M 1600x1200 1M 1280x960 VGA 640x480 Wallpaper QVGA 320x240 MMS Contacts or choose the predefined wallpaper size Choosing a colour effect Using the viewfinder touch in the top left corner Select Colour...

Page 60: ... the viewfinder To capture the image press the side button as normal 1 2 TIP The inner camera has fewer settings as it has no flash nor ISO You can still alter the image size colour effect image quality white balance and set the self timer by touching in the same way as when using the main camera After you ve taken the photo you ll be offered all the same options as for an image taken with the mai...

Page 61: ...der will appear on the screen Holding the phone horizontally point the lens towards the video subject Press the capture button once to start recording Rec will appear at the bottom of the viewfinder with a timer at the bottom showing the length of the video To pause the video touch and resume recording by selecting 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 Touch on the screen or press the capture button again to stop recordi...

Page 62: ...re downloaded when roaming Use Touch to use the image as wallpaper Rename Touch to edit the name of the selected picture Edit Touch to edit the image with various tools TIP The great editing software on your LG GC900f is compatible with all video types except 720X480 D1 Don t record in this format if you plan to edit your video Touch to return to the previous menu Touch to delete the video you hav...

Page 63: ... touch the screen again Back Touch here to return to the home screen Start recording Gallery Touch this icon to view the gallery Settings Touch this icon to open the settings menu See Using the advanced settings on next page for details Recording speed Flash status Set or turn off the flash Exposure See Adjusting the Exposure on next page Scene mode Choose from Auto or Night ...

Page 64: ...After Selecting an or the option touch the OK Button 1 2 Swap camera Switch to your LG GC900f s inner camera to record yourself on video Video size Change the size of the video to save memory space Colour effect Choose a colour tone to use on your new view White balance The white balance ensures any white parts of your video are realistic To enable your camera to adjust the white balance correctly...

Page 65: ...lly Reset Reset all the video camera settings Changing the video image size The more pixels the larger the file size which means the files take up more memory space If you want to store more videos on your phone you can alter the number of pixels to make the files smaller Using the viewfinder touch in the top left corner Select Video size from the Preview menu Select a pixel value from the four op...

Page 66: ...ss Touch the colour tone you want to use 4 1 2 3 4 TIP You can change a video shot in colour to black and white or sepia but you cannot change a video shot in black and white or sepia to colour Using the inner video camera Your LG GC900f has an inner 320x240 camera for both video calls and recording videos To switch to the inner camera touch then select Swap camera then Secondary from the Preview ...

Page 67: ...effect white balance and quality by touching Settings in the same way as when using the main camera Watching your saved videos In the viewfinder touch Your gallery will appear on the screen Touch a video once to bring it to the front of the gallery It will start to play by touching play icon 4 1 2 3 ...

Page 68: ...r video open it and select Touch Yes to confirm 1 2 3 Using zoom when viewing a video or photo When viewing photos or videos you can zoom in and out by pinching your fingers together or spreading them apart Adjusting the volume when viewing a video To adjust the volume of the audio on a video whilst it is playing touch the volume bar on the left side of the screen Alternatively use the volume keys...

Page 69: ... photo freehand Select the thickness of the line from the four options and the colour you would like to use Adding writing on a picture 1 2 Decorate your photo with stamps Choose from the different stamps and touch your photo where you want to place them Erase the editing you have added to the picture You can choose the size of eraser that you use Touch to return to the gallery Save Save the chang...

Page 70: ...ct options to a photo Adjustm ent It helps to adjust the picture taken using automatic color brightness etc Save Undo Image Filter Adjustm ent Adding text to a photo 1 From the editing screen touch 2 Select No box then OK to add unframed text or choose one of the speech bubble shapes 3 Enter your text using the keypad and touch OK Move the text by touching it and sliding it to the place you d like...

Page 71: ...p When you are happy with your selection touch Save 1 2 3 1 2 3 4 Adding a colour accent to a photo From the editing screen touch Image Choose Colour accent Select part of the photo A traced line will appear around everything in that area which is of the same or similar colour For example someone s hair or jumper Alter the intensity of the accenting by touching Intensity and then sliding the marke...

Page 72: ...olour Select Save to save the changes 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 Editing your videos The editing features are available for MPEG4 type except 720X480 D1 resolution Do not record in 720X480 D1 resolution format if you plan to edit your video Trimming the length of your video Open the video you want to edit touch option key Select Edit and choose Trim Multi trim Touch and mark the new start and end points using ...

Page 73: ...older will open Choose the video you would like to merge Touch and slide the photo to merge it to the end or the beginning of the video Touch Preview to choose how to merge the videos together 1 2 3 4 5 Press Save followed by Yes to save the new merged video Choose to save over the existing file or as a new file Repeat these steps to merge more videos 6 7 ...

Page 74: ...ge together Press Save followed by Yes Choose to save over the existing file or as a new file Repeat these steps to merge more photos 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 Adding text to a video Open the video you d like to edit touch option key Select Edit and choose Text overlay Enter your text using the keypad and select OK Touch the area of the screen you d like the text to appear in Touch and pause playback for sett...

Page 75: ...d like the photo to appear in If the photo is too big it will overlay the whole screen not just the area selected 7 8 1 2 3 4 5 Touch OK and then press End when the photo overlay shall be stopped Touch Save Choose to save over the Existing file or as a New file Repeat these steps to add more photos Adding a soundtrack to your video Open the video you d like to edit touch option key Select Edit and...

Page 76: ...the video you d like to edit touch option key Select Edit and choose Time scaling Select one of the three speed options This option can be different depending on the frame rate Choose to save over the original file or as a new file Adding a dimming effect Open the video you d like to edit touch option key Select Edit and choose Dimming Effect Your video will now fade in at the start and fade out a...

Page 77: ... on the screen to change the sound e g for a voice recording Touch the Preview button from the drop down menu to see the results Touch the Play Order tab on the screen to change the order Touch the Save in tab on the screen to choose where to save the movie and touch the Usage tab to choose between storing it and MMS To save your movie press play and then touch Save movie 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 ...

Page 78: ...your phone images you have downloaded and those taken on your phone s camera My images options menu The options which are available to you in My images depend on what type of image you have selected All of the options will be available for pictures you have taken on the phone s camera but only the Set favorites Sort by Slide show and Memory manager options are available for default images Sending ...

Page 79: ...hut down image Set an image to appear when you switch the phone off Outgoingcallimage Setanimage toappearduringoutgoingcalls 1 2 3 4 Incoming call image Set an image to appear during incoming calls Printing an image Touch menu key then select My Stuff from Multimedia Tab Touch My images Select an image and touch Touch Print then choose between Bluetooth and PictBridge Moving or copying an image An...

Page 80: ... services Take pictures wherever you are and tag them with the location If you upload tagged pictures to a blog which supports Geo tagging you can see the pictures with the map 1 2 3 Checking your memory status You can check to see how much of your memory space you have used and how much you have left to use Touch menu key then select My Stuff from Multimedia Tab Touch My images Touch then Memory ...

Page 81: ... have recorded on your phone Watching a video Touch menu key then select My Stuff from Multimedia Tab Touch My videos Select a video to play 1 2 3 4 5 6 1 2 3 TIP GC900f supports both DivX Xvid video format playback to ensure greater content availability Sending a video clip Select a video and touch Touch Send and choose from Message Email Bluetooth or YouTube If you choose Message or Email your v...

Page 82: ... and Application folders the following options are available New folder Create a folder within Games or Applications Sort by Sort the games and applications by Date Name Size or Memory Memory manager View the memory status handset or external memory Installing a Java game and application Touch menu key then select My Stuff from Multimedia Tab If you want to install off of a memory card insert the ...

Page 83: ...iew Excel Powerpoint Word Text and pdf files on the GC900f 1 2 3 Viewing a file Touch menu key then select My Stuff from Multimedia Tab Touch Documents Select a document which you want to see Transferring a file to your phone Bluetooth is probably the easiest way of transferring a file from your computer to your phone You can also use LG PC Suite via your sync cable To transfer files e g music usi...

Page 84: ...one that they appear in the Others folder If this happens you can move them 3 4 Music Your LG GC900f has a built in music player so you can play all your favourite tracks To access the music player touch then select Music from Multimedia Tab From here you can access a number of folders All tracks Contains all the songs such as MP3 WMA WAV and AAC format types you have on your phone Favourites Cont...

Page 85: ...c file on the other device and choose to send it via Bluetooth When the file is sent accept it on your phone by touching Yes The file should appear in Music All tracks 1 2 3 4 Playing a song Touch menu key then select Music from Multimedia Tab Touch All tracks Select the song you want to play and touch Touch to pause the song Touch to skip to the next song Touch to skip to the previous song Touch ...

Page 86: ...s Touch Add songs To play a playlist select it and touch Play NOTE To add a second playlist touch then New playlist 1 2 3 4 5 Deleting a playlist Touch menu key then select Music from Multimedia Tab Touch option icon and select the play list you wish to delete Touch option icon Touch remove all to delete all of the songs in the playlists your empty playlist will be deleted when you go to all track...

Page 87: ...0 channels on your phone Automatic tuning Touch menu key then select FM radio from Multimedia Tab Touch Touch Auto scan then Yes For the stations found you will be given the options of Set Skip or Stop Select set to set the station to the next avaiable channel Select Skip to skip the station Select Stop to stop the auto scan NOTE You can also manually tune into a station by using wheel displayed n...

Page 88: ... channels each channel will return to the starting 87 5Mhz frequency Listening to the radio Touch then Multimedia Touch FM radio then touch the channel number of the station you would like to listen to TIP To improve radio reception extend the headset cord which functions as the radio aerial 1 2 3 1 2 WARNING If you connect the headset not specifically made for the phone the radio reception can be...

Page 89: ...ouch Subject and type in your note Select Set alarm to set an alert for the event If you want to repeat the alarm select Set repeat 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 Touch to save the event in the calendar A coloured square cursor will mark all days that have saved events and an alarm will sound at the event start time to help you stay organised TIP You can enter holidays in your calendar Individually touch each day ...

Page 90: ...cting TIP You can back up and synchronise your calendar with your computer PC Sync 1 2 3 4 Using the date finder Date finder is a handy tool to help you calculate what the date will be once a certain number of days have passed This helps you keeping track of deadlines From the home screen select then scroll through Organiser in Utilities tab Select Date finder In the From tab set the required date...

Page 91: ...whether you want the alarm to repeat and set set the repeat type The icons indicate the weekday you select Select Sound Vibration to select the type of alarm you want Touch Alarm bell for selecting the alert melody or sound Add a memo to the alarm 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 Adding a memo From the home screen select then scroll through Memo in Utilities tab Touch New memo Type your memo followed by TIP You can ...

Page 92: ...ou have finished recording touch Send Choose from Message Email or Bluetooth If you choose Message or Email the recording will be added to the message and you can write and send it as normal If you choose Bluetooth your phone will search for a device to send the voice recording Using your calculator From the home screen select then scroll through Calculator in Utilities tab Touch the number keys t...

Page 93: ...en scroll through Stopwatch Touch Start to begin timing Touch Lap if you want to record a lap time Touch Stop to end the timer 1 2 3 4 5 1 2 3 4 Touch Continue to restart the stopwatch from the time you stopped it at or touch Reset to start the time again Adding a city to your world clock From the home screen select Select World clock in Utilities tab Touch the icon followed by add city and the li...

Page 94: ...h then scroll through Connectivity in Settings tab Select USB connection mode and click OK Connect handset and PC via USB cable and wait for a while 1 2 3 Installation guide message will be displayed Caution If installation guide message is not displayed in your PC please check your CD ROM setting on Windows Insert the supplied CD or click download button to directly download LG PC Suite program f...

Page 95: ... Phonebook Schedule Todo Memo Data Select the location you want to back up the information to or restore it from Click OK Your information will be backed up 3 1 2 3 4 Viewing your phone files on your PC Connect your phone to your PC as outlined above Click on the Manage Files icon All the documents flash contents images sounds and videos you have saved onto your phone will be displayed on the scre...

Page 96: ...all then Copy or Move to phone memory 1 2 3 Synchronising your messages Connect the phone to your PC Click on the Messages icon All of your PC and phone messages will be displayed in folders on your screen Use the tool bar at the top of your screen to edit and rearrange messages Music Sync This menu lets you add music to your GC900f Before you start to transfer music from your PC to your device ma...

Page 97: ... to transfer to your handset into the Sync List pane Click on Start Sync button This starts the transfer process 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 WARNING Do not disconnect your phone during the transfer NOTE Music Sync is available for only music contents NOTE If GC900f is not recognised or is recognised as an image device by Window OS Click Start Control on your desktop Select an image scanner device An image dev...

Page 98: ...Server 2003 2007 Exchange ActiveSync works out of the box with Exchange 2003 and does not require additional software purchase or install GC900 will have e mail contacts calendar and task PIM Personal Information Manager applications which provides a user interface and data storage The sync software will synchronize this data with corresponding data on the Exchange server using the sync protocol S...

Page 99: ... and drop the files into the application for initial analysis Then select Convert for the process to begin When the process is complete a Conversion complete pop up will be displayed ABOUT DIVX VIDEO DivX is a digital video format created by DivX Inc This is an official DivX Certified device that plays DivX video Visit www divx com for more information and software tools to convert your files into...

Page 100: ...red when connecting to this service and downloading content Check your data charges with your network provider 1 2 Adding and accessing your bookmarks For easy and fast access to your favourite websites you can add bookmarks and save web pages From the home screen select then select Browser from the Communication tab Select Bookmarks A list of your Bookmarks will appear on the screen To add a new ...

Page 101: ...r subscribes to a feed by entering its link into the reader or by clicking an RSS icon in a browser that starts the subscription process The reader checks the user s subscribed feeds regularly for new content and downloads any updates that it finds Accessing a saved page From the home screen select then select Browser from the Communication tab Select Saved pages Select the page you would like to ...

Page 102: ... double as a modem for your PC giving you email and internet access even when you don t have any wired connection You can do this via the USB cable or by Bluetooth 1 2 3 4 Using the USB cable Ensure you have the LG PC Suite installed on your PC Connect your GC900f and PC using the USB cable and launch the LG PC Suite software Select Internet Kit and select New to set up your phone as a modem via U...

Page 103: ... to create an active Bluetooth connection 1 2 3 Access to Google Maps You can use Google Maps navigation services from the Communication tab Select the Google Maps menu to launch the application The GPS position your GC900f is providing will be processed This service helps you to get around and to find your way by delivering maps onto your display Note that additional cost may occur when using thi...

Page 104: ...nt Adjust the font size and style 1 2 Backlight Choose how long the backlight remains on for NOTE The longer the backlight is on for the more battery power is used and you may need to charge your phone more often Auto brightness Adjust the screen brightness Select on or off if you select off you need to manually set the screen brightness Personalising your profiles You can quickly change your prof...

Page 105: ...r choose to auto update the time when you travel or for daylight saving Power save Choose to switch the factory set power saving settings On or Off 3 1 2 Languages Change the language of your GC900f s display Auto key lock Lock the keypad automatically in home screen Security Adjust your security settings including PIN codes and handset lock The default security code is 0000 Touch settings Change ...

Page 106: ...our connectivity settings Your connectivity settings have already been set up by your network operator so you can enjoy your new phone from the off If you want to change any settings use this menu From the home screen select then scroll through Connectivity in the Settings tab Network selection Your GC900f connects automatically to your preferred network Internet profile Set the profiles for conne...

Page 107: ...o to Menu Connectivity GPS type and choose from Assisted GPS or Stand alone GPS Mapping Software Software that accesses the information from the GPS Receiver and uses this to place you on a map Maps are stored on a Server where all mapping information is streamed to the handset over a data connection charges may apply An example of this software is Google Maps Note that this type of mapping does n...

Page 108: ...sing the LG PC Suite software to copy files from your phone See page 92 for more information on synchronisation TV out Choose PAL or NTSC for connecting your GC900f to a TV DivXVOD registration This menu is for generating a DivX VOD registration code Please visit http vod divx com to register and for technical support Packet data conn Set the packet data connection Choose between When available or...

Page 109: ...s and others Handset multimedia memory View the memory for multimedia contents such as streaming file movie music pictures sounds video and flash Handset reserved memory View the memory available on your handset for SMS Contacts Calendar To do list Memo Alarm Call history Bookmarks and Miscellaneous items USIM memory View the memory available on your USIM Card External memory View the memory avail...

Page 110: ...lly search for other Bluetooth devices If not your GC900f will search for other Bluetooth enabled devices within range Choose the device you want to send the file to Your file will be sent 1 2 3 4 5 TIP Keep an eye on the progress bar to make sure your file is sent To receive a file To receive files your Bluetooth must be both On See Changing your Bluetooth settings on page 109 for more informatio...

Page 111: ...lected profile Delete all Choose to delete all profiles 1 2 Pairing with another Bluetooth device By pairing your GC900f and another device you can set up a passcode protected connection This means your pairing is more secure Check your Bluetooth is On You can change your visibility in the Settings menu Touch New device Your GC900f will search for Bluetooth devices When the search is completed Ref...

Page 112: ...heck your Bluetooth is On Follow the instructions that came with your headset to place your headset in pairing mode and pair your devices The headset will be automatically switched to Headset profile Touch Ask always or Allow without ask 1 2 3 4 Settings ...

Page 113: ... not set this pop up window is not shown You can obtain the key from your Wi Fi service provider or network administrator 1 How to set up Wi Fi Wi Fi On AP Access Point Search Searches which AP is available to be connected AP Connect Connects to the desired AP in the AP search list If the AP is WEP security type enter the security key 2 Wi Fi network profile support Wi Fi profile support how to co...

Page 114: ...utomatic or Static depending on whether the AP supports DHCP For Static enter the field value of the IP address and DNS server to use with the static IP address when connecting 3 2 1 2 3 4 How to save the Wi Fi profile Select Saved networks from the Options menu then select New network and enter values into each field It is possible to select and save the AP search list by selecting Wi Fi On and t...

Page 115: ...ervice center As the mobile phone software upgrade requires the user s full attention for the duration of the upgrade process please be sure to check any instructions and notes that appear at each step before proceeding Please note that removing the USB data communication cable or battery during the upgrade may seriously damage you mobile phone As the manufacturer takes no responsibility for loss ...

Page 116: ...0f Charger Data cable and CD Connect and synchronise your GC900f and PC Battery Stereo headset User Guide Learn more about your GC900f GC900f User Guide NOTE Always use genuine LG accessories Failure to do this may invalidate your warranty Accessories may vary in different regions Accessories ...

Page 117: ...our wireless service provider Before you can take advantage of any of these Network Services you must subscribe to them through your service provider and obtain instructions for their use from your service provider DivX VOD registration Generate a DivX VOD registration code Please visit http vod divx com for registration and technical support General Product name GC900f System E GSM 900 DCS 1800 G...

Page 118: ...2209 1 2006 EN 301 511 V9 0 2 EN 301 908 1 V3 2 1 EN 301 908 2 V3 2 1 EN 300 328 V1 7 1 The conformity to above standards is verified by the following Notified Body BABT BABT Balfour House Churchfield Road Walton on Thames Surrey KT12 2TD United Kingdom Notified Body Identification Number 0168 European Standard Center LG Electronics Logistics and Services B V Veluwezoom 15 1327 AE Almere The Nethe...

Page 119: ...he service provider coverage map Codes do not match To change a security code you will need to confirm the new code by entering it again Contact your Service Provider Function cannot be set Not supported by Service Provider or registration required Contact your Service Provider Calls not available Dialling error New SIM card inserted Charge limit reached New network not authorised Check for new re...

Page 120: ...emperature is right wait for a while and then charge again Check the power supply and connection to the phone Check the battery contacts and clean them if necessary Plug in to a different socket or check the voltage If the charger does not warm up replace it Only use original LG accessories Replace battery Phone loses network Signal too weak Reconnection to another service provider is automatic Nu...

Page 121: ...period any defective LG Product or part will be repaired or replaced by LG or its authorised service centre at LG s option with new or factory rebuilt replacement items LG or the authorised service centre will return the Product to the Customer in working condition No charge for either parts or labour in repair or replacement of the Product will be incurred by the Customer If parts boards or equip...

Page 122: ...nefits under this warranty 5 Products which have had the serial number removed or made illegible 6 If the battery short circuits or the seals of the battery are broken or show evidence of tampering or the battery was used in equipment in a manner other than that which has been specified the Customer shall have no coverage or benefits under this warranty 7 Damage resulting from use of non LG approv...

Page 123: ... whether in contract tort or otherwise for any consequential special incidental or indirect loss or damage including loss of profit loss or impairment of privacy of conversations work stoppage or loss or impairment of data arising out of the use or inability to use the Product 4 HOW TO GET WARRANTY SERVICE To obtain information regarding warranty service please call the following toll free telepho...

Page 124: ...lia Pty Ltd 2 Wonderland Drive Eastern Creek NSW 2766 PO Box 212 HORSLEY PARK NSW 2175 Tel 1800 638 080 Fax 02 8805 4201 NEW ZEALAND LG Electronics Australia Pty Ltd Unit A 38 Highbrook Drive East Tamaki 2013 PO Box 58195 Greenmount Auckland 2141 Tel 0800 666 780 Fax 09 914 2441 ...

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