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Changing your multimedia message

settings ...................................................38

Changing your other settings ........39

Camera .......................................... 0

Taking a quick photo ........................0

Once you’ve taken the photo .........1

Getting to know the viewfinder ....2

Using the flash .....................................3

Adjusting the exposure ....................3

Taking a continuous shot ................

Using the advanced settings ..........

Changing the image size .................6

Choosing a colour effect ..................6

Using the inner camera ....................7

Viewing your saved photos ............7

Video camera .............................. 8

Shooting a quick video .....................8

After shooting a video ......................9

Getting to know the viewfinder ....50

Adjusting the exposure ....................51

Using the advanced settings ..........51

Changing the video image size .....52

Choosing a colour tone ....................53

Using the inner video camera ........53

Watching your saved videos ...........5

Your photos and videos .......... 55

Viewing your photos and videos ..55

Using zoom when viewing a

photo ......................................................55

Adjusting the volume when viewing

a video ....................................................55

Setting a photo as wallpaper .........55

Editing your photos ...........................56

Adding text to a photo .....................57

Adding an effect to a photo ...........58

Cropping a photo ..............................58

Adding a colour accent to a

photo ......................................................58

Swapping colours in a photo .........59

Multimedia .................................. 60

Pictures ..................................................60

My images options menu ................60

Sending a photo .................................60

Using an image ....................................61

Marking up your images ..................61

Moving or copying an image .........61

Creating a slide show ........................62

Sounds ....................................................62

Using a sound ......................................62

Videos ....................................................62

Using options while video is

paused ....................................................63

Summary of Contents for GT500

Page 1: ...ELECTRONICS INC GT500 User Guide GT500 User Guide ENGLISH P N MMBB0343001 1 1 G General Inquiries LG Customer Information Center 0844 847 5847 Make sure the number is correct before making a call ...

Page 2: ...D B015339 WiFi WLAN This device uses non harmonised frequency and is intended for use in all European countries The WLAN can be operated in the EU without restriction indoors but cannot be operated outdoors in France ...

Page 3: ...GT500 User Guide Some of the contents in this manual may differ from your phone depending on the software of the phone or your service provider ...

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Page 5: ...ive 2002 96 EC 2 All electrical and electronic products should be disposed of separately from the municipal waste stream via designated collection facilities appointed by the government or the local authorities 3 The correct disposal of your old appliance will help prevent potential negative consequences for the environment and human health 4 For more detailed information about disposal of your ol...

Page 6: ...he call volume 23 Speed dialling 23 Making a second call 23 Turning off DTMF 24 Viewing your call logs 24 Using call divert 25 Using call barring 25 Changing the common call setting 26 Changing your video call settings 27 Contacts 28 Searching for a contact 28 Adding a new contact 28 Creating a group 29 Changing your contact settings 29 Messaging 31 Messaging 31 Sending a message 31 Entering text ...

Page 7: ...e advanced settings 51 Changing the video image size 52 Choosing a colour tone 53 Using the inner video camera 53 Watching your saved videos 54 Your photos and videos 55 Viewing your photos and videos 55 Using zoom when viewing a photo 55 Adjusting the volume when viewing a video 55 Setting a photo as wallpaper 55 Editing your photos 56 Adding text to a photo 57 Adding an effect to a photo 58 Crop...

Page 8: ... Organiser 70 Adding an event to your calendar 70 Changing your default calendar view 70 Adding an item to your To do list 71 Sharing a To do task 71 Using date finder 71 Setting your alarm 72 Adding a memo 72 Voice recorder 73 Recording a sound or voice 73 Sending the voice recording 74 Using your calculator 74 Converting a unit 75 Using the stopwatch 75 Adding a city to your world time 76 Joggin...

Page 9: ...wser settings 85 Settings 86 Changing your screen settings 86 Personalising your profiles 86 Changing your phone settings 87 Changing your touch settings 88 Changing your connectivity settings 88 Using memory manager 90 Using flight mode 91 Sending and receiving your files using Bluetooth 91 Pairing with another Bluetooth device 92 Using a Bluetooth headset 93 Wi Fi 94 Software Upgrade 96 Accessor...

Page 10: ...ber and answers incoming calls Multitasking key End Power key Ends or rejects a call Turns the phone on off Press once to return to the home screen WARNING Placing a heavy object on the phone or sitting on it while it is in your pocket can damage the phone s LCD and touch screen functionality ...

Page 11: ...SB cable wait until the phone has powered up and has registered to the network Side keys When the screen is idle volume of key tone and ringtone During a call volume of the earpiece and loudspeaker When playing a music track controls volume continuously Lock Unlock key Capture button ...

Page 12: ...10 LG GT500 User Guide Open view Battery cover Battery SIM Card Socket Flash Camera lens Stylus Pen ...

Page 13: ...on at the top of the phone and lift off the battery cover 2 Remove the battery Hold the top edge of the battery and lift it from the battery compartment WARNING Do not use your fingernail when removing the battery WARNING Do not remove the battery when the phone is switched on as this may damage the phone ...

Page 14: ... contact area on the card is facing downwards To remove the SIM card pull it gently in the opposite direction 4 Install the battery Insert the top of the battery first into the top edge of the battery compartment Ensure that the battery contacts align with the terminals on the phone Press down the bottom of the battery until it clips into place ...

Page 15: ...one Slide back the cover of the charger socket on the side of your GT500 Insert the charger and plug into a mains electricity socket Your GT500 will need to be charged until a message reading Battery full appears on screen ...

Page 16: ... card cover 1 2 3 Formatting the memory card Your memory card may already be formatted If your card isn t formatted you will need to format it before you can begin using it Note All files get deleted while formatting From the home screen select then touch Settings and choose Phone settings Touch Memory manager then chose External memory Touch Format and then confirm your choice Enter the password ...

Page 17: ...ple videos will be stored in the My Videos folder Transferring your contacts To transfer your contacts from your SIM to your phone From the Call message tab select and select then touch Select Storage location and select Copy to Handset or Move to Handset Choose names one by one and touch Copy or Select all 1 2 3 ...

Page 18: ...tilities and Settings Settings Profiles Display settings Phone settings Bluetooth Call settings Touch settings Entertainment web n walk Mobile Jukebox Mobile TV Camera My stuff Music Games apps FM radio Call message Contacts Call Log Messaging Email Dialing Video call Utilities Internet Navigation Organiser Alarm Calendar Voice recorder Tools ...

Page 19: ...touch the centre of the icon Do not to press too hard the touchscreen is sensitive 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 either press the power key or hold down the Unlock key on the touch screen to return the home screen Whenever your GT500 is not in use it will return ...

Page 20: ...deo call with the number press after inputting the number and choose MakeVideo call 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 and edit existing ones Touch to access the Messaging options menu From here you can create a new SMS or multimedia message Touch to open the full Top menu which is ...

Page 21: ... status bar Icon Description Multitasking Network signal strength number of bars will vary No network signal Battery status Battery empty New text message New voice message Message inbox is full Message sending failed An alarm is set Icon Description Normal profile in use Outdoor profile in use Silent profile in use Headset profile in use Calls are diverted EDGE in use Roaming Flight mode is on Bl...

Page 22: ...e Bluetooth and Wi Fi Using the Multitasking function Press the multitasking hard key to open the Multitasking menu From here you can view all the applications you have running and access them with one touch From any application press the Multitasking key and select Home screen to return to the home screen without exiting or closing the application When you have an application running in the backg...

Page 23: ...message Save number or Search contacts by tapping 1 2 3 4 Making a call from your contacts From the home screen touch to open Contacts Touch Name and enter the first few letters of the contact you would like to call From the filtered list touch the contact you d like to call and select the number to use if you have more than one saved Touch Call Answering and rejecting a call When your phone rings...

Page 24: ...so the person you are talking to cannot hear you Options Choose from a list of further in call options including Create new memo and Go 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 Choose to search your contacts during a call Choose to add another person to the call Touch to open a numerical keypad for navigating...

Page 25: ...o that number by touching the phone number once To call a speed dial number touch from the home screen then press and hold the assigned number until the contact appears on screen then press Call 1 2 3 4 Making a second call During your initial call touch and dial the number you want to call Dial the number or search your contacts Press to connect the call Both calls will be displayed on the call s...

Page 26: ...s default To turn it off during a call to make a note of a number for example touch and select DTMF off Viewing your call logs Touch and select Call message and tap Call Log Choose to view All calls View a complete list of all dialled received and missed calls Dialled calls View a list of all the numbers you have called Received calls View a list of all the numbers that have called you Missed call...

Page 27: ...te all from the Call divert menu 1 2 3 4 5 Using call barring Touch select Settings and choose Call settings Touch Call barring and choose Video calls and or Voice calls 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 f...

Page 28: ...whether your number will be displayed when you call someone Auto redial Slide the switch left for On or right for Off 1 2 Answer mode Choose whether to answer the phone using the send key or any key Minute minder Slide the switch left to On to hear a tone every minute during a call BT answer mode Select Hands free to be able to answer a call using a Bluetooth headset or select Handset to press a k...

Page 29: ... Touch select Call settings and choose Video call settings Choose the settings for your video calling Determine whether to Use private image and select one and or switch on the mirror to see yourself on screen when making a video call 1 2 ...

Page 30: ...d slide your finger up the screen The list will move up so more items are visible 1 2 1 2 Adding a new contact From the home screen touch then select Create new contact Enter the first and last name of your new contact You do not have to enter both but you must enter one or the other Enter up to five different numbers and assign a type for each Choose from Mobile Home Office Pager Fax VT and Gener...

Page 31: ... 4 5 Changing your contact settings You can adapt your contact settings so that your Contacts suits your own preferences TIP To scroll through a list of options touch the last item visible and slide your finger up the screen The list will move up so more items are visible From the Call message tab touch Contacts and touch Select Settings From here you can adjust the following settings Contact list...

Page 32: ...ct each contact to copy one by one Import contacts This works in the same way as Copy but the contact will only be saved to the location you ve moved it to So if you move a contact from the SIM to the handset it will be deleted from the SIM memory Send all contacts via Bluetooth Send all of your contacts to another device using Bluetooth You will be prompted to turn on Bluetooth if you select this...

Page 33: ...Touch Insert to add an image video sound New slide Subject or More Business card Calendar Memo Task or My business card 1 1 2 3 Touch Recipient to enter the recipient s number or touch the search icon to open your contacts You can add multiple contacts When you are finished touch Send WARNING You will be charged per 160 character text message for each person that you send the message to Note that ...

Page 34: ... capital letters and lowercase in each text entry mode T9 predictive In T9 mode you will see T9 mode uses a built in dictionary to recognise words you re writing 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 3 to write telephone Abc manual In Ab...

Page 35: ...der My Folders Create folders to store your messages Templates Use a list of commonly used text and multimedia message templates Emoticons Add and insert emoticons for your messages Settings Change the settings for your text and multimedia messages Setting up your email You can stay in touch on the move using email on your GT500 It s quick and simple to set up a POP3 or IMAP email account TIP To s...

Page 36: ...r to save your emails to the server For IMAP4 accounts copies are always saved Save sent mail into Select whether to save sent emails when the mailbox type is set to IMAP4 When the mailbox type is POP3 sent mails are always saved into handset Retrieve only new Choose whether to discard emails already downloaded previously Access point Choose your Internet access point Download option Choose the wa...

Page 37: ...APOP secure login Choose to activate APOP secure login for a POP3 account IMAP4 accounts are always set to off Now your account is set up it will appear in the list of accounts in your Email folder Sending an email using your new account Touch Email in the Call message menu to open a new blank email You can enter the recipient s address and write your message You can also attach images videos soun...

Page 38: ...uest reply Email Choose whether to request read confirmation messages 1 2 Retrieve interval Choose how often your GT500 checks for new email messages Note Additional cost may occur when it is checked for new emails or when they are downloaded Retrieve amount Choose the number of emails to be retrieved at one time Include message original Choose to include the original message in your reply Include...

Page 39: ...Add template Delete or Delete all templates To edit a message just select it make your changes and touch Save 1 2 Using emoticons Liven up your messages using emoticons You ll find some commonly used emoticons already on your phone Touch then choose Emoticons Touch to Add emoticon Delete or Delete all emoticons Changing your text message settings Your GT500 message settings are pre defined so that...

Page 40: ...e encoded This impacts the size of your messages and therefore data charges Send long text as Choose to send long messages as Multiple SMS or as MMS Changing your multimedia message settings Your GT500 message settings are pre defined so that you can send messages immediately These settings can be changed according to your preferences Touch then choose Settings and Multimedia message You can make ...

Page 41: ...centre Enter the details of your message centre Changing your other settings Touch choose Settings then Videomail Touch to add a new Videomail service Contact your network operator for more information on the service they provide Voicemail Touch to add a new Voicemail service Contact your network operator for more information on the service they provide Service message Choose to receive or block s...

Page 42: ...nt the lens towards the subject of the photo Slightly press the capture button a focus box will appear in the centre of the viewfinder screen Position the phone so you can see the subject of your photo in the focus box When the focus box turns green the camera has focused on your subject Press the capture button fully 1 2 3 4 5 6 ...

Page 43: ... Sending and receiving your files using Bluetooth NOTE Additional cost may occur when MMS are downloaded when MMS or emails are sent Touch to use the image as wallpaper Touch to edit the name of the selected picture 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 current photo will be saved Touc...

Page 44: ...een again Zoom Macro Switch on take close up shot Flash See Using the flash Size Flash status Back Touch here to return to the home screen Camera mode 1 Camera mode is selected 2 Touch to take picture 3 Drag down to swith to video camera Video Touch to switch to video camera Gallery Settings Touch this icon to open the settings menu See Using the advanced settings Brightness See Adjusting the Brig...

Page 45: ... The camera will always flash When you touch the option you want the flash menu will automatically close allowing you to take a picture immediately The flash status icon in the viewfinder will change based on the new flash mode 1 2 3 4 Adjusting the exposure The exposure defines the difference between light and dark areas in an image A low contrast image will appear foggy whereas a high contrast i...

Page 46: ...T500 s inner camera Image size Change the size of the photo to save memory space or to take an appropriately sized picture for a contact See Changing the image size 1 2 3 Scene mode Set the camera to adjust to the environment Choose from Auto Night Portrait Landscape Beach Sport and Party Colour effect Choose a colour tone to use on your new photo See Choosing a colour effect White balance Choose ...

Page 47: ...ory or the External memory Hide icons Choose the camera settings icons to be hidden manually or automatically Shake reduction Enables you to take a photo without the camera wobbling or shaking Show captured image Select show the image or not after taking a photo Shutter sound Select one of the four shutter sounds Geo Tagging On Off Reset Restore all camera default settings TIP When you exit the ca...

Page 48: ...touch in the left corner Select Image size from the Preview menu 1 2 Select a pixel value from the six options 5M 2592x1944 3M 2048x1536 2M 1600x1200 1M 1280x960 640x480 320x240 or choose the predefined wallpaper size Choosing a colour effect Using the viewfinder touch in the left corner Select Colour effect from the Preview menu There are colour tone options Once you ve made your selection the co...

Page 49: ...t has no flash nor adjustable sensitivity 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 main camera 1 2 3 To return to the main camera touch and then select Swap cam from the Preview menu V...

Page 50: ... appear on screen Holding the phone horizontally point the lens towards the subject of the video Press the capture button once to start recording Rec will appear at the top of the viewfinder and a timer at the bottom showing the length of your video To pause the video touch and resume by selecting Touch on the screen or press the capture button a second time to stop recording 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 Video...

Page 51: ...Sending a message and Sending and receiving your files using Bluetooth NOTE Additional cost may occur when MMS are downloaded when roaming Touch to use the video as wallpaper Touch to edit the name of the selected video Touch to return to the previous menu Touch to delete the video you have just made and confirm by touching Yes The viewfinder will reappear Touch to shoot another video immediately ...

Page 52: ...ting the Brightness Zoom Touch to zoom in or to zoom out Alternatively you can use the side volume keys Image size Saving to handset memory external memory Back Touch here to return to the home screen Camera Touch to switch to camera Video camera mode 1 Video camera mode is selected 2 Touch to start recording 3 Drag up to swith to camera Gallery Settings Touch this icon to open the settings menu S...

Page 53: ...ecting the option touch the OK button 1 2 Swap cam Switch to your LG GT500 s inner camera to record yourself on video See Using the inner video camera Video size Change the size of the video to save memory space See Changing the video image size Scene mode Choose between Auto Night Portrait Landscape Beach Sport or Party Colour effect Choose a colour tone to use on your new view See Choosing a col...

Page 54: ... memory Voice Choose Mute to record a video without sound Hide icons Select whether to hide the icons on the camera menu automatically or manually Reset settings 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 change the video resolution ...

Page 55: ...nner video camera Your LG GT500 has an inner camera for both video calls and recording videos To switch to the inner camera touch then select Swap cam After a few seconds you ll see yourself in the viewfinder To start recording the image press the capture button as normal and press it again to stop recording After you have shot the video you ll be offered all the options available for a video shot...

Page 56: ...0 User Guide 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 start to play automatically 1 2 3 Video camera ...

Page 57: ... by pressing the or button after touching the open image once more 1 2 3 Adjusting the volume when viewing a video To adjust the volume of a video while it is playing touch the volume bar on the screen bottom after pressing the loudspeaker symbol Alternatively use the volume keys on the side of the phone Setting a photo as wallpaper Touch the photo you want to set as wallpaper to open it Touch the...

Page 58: ...n your photo freehand Select the line thickness from the four options then the colour you want to use Adding writing on a picture See Adding text to a photo 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 done to the picture You can choose the size of eraser you use Touch to return to the gallery Save...

Page 59: ...he colours in a photo Touch to apply the effect options to a photo This helps to adjust a picture taken using automatic colour brightness etc Adding text to a photo From the editing screen touch Select Text to add unframed text or choose one of the speech bubble shapes Enter your text using the keypad and touch Save Move the text by touching it and sliding it to where you want it 1 2 3 4 ...

Page 60: ...lection touch 1 2 3 1 2 3 4 Adding a colour accent to a photo From the editing screen touch Choose Colour Accent Select part of the photo A traced line will appear around everything in that area which is the same or a similar colour for example a person s hair or jumper Alter the intensity of the accenting by touching and then sliding the marker up or down the intensity bar Touch OK All colour wil...

Page 61: ...of the photo A traced line will appear around everything in that area which is the same or a similar colour For example someone s hair or jumper Select a colour Press OK The part of the photo selected for colour accenting will change to the selected colour Select to save the changes 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 ...

Page 62: ...r phone images downloaded by you and images 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 Use as Print Sort by and Memory manager options are available for default images Sending a photo Touch th...

Page 63: ... the picture shows when they call you 1 2 3 4 Marking up your images A low light photo can be adjusted without lowering the quality of the picture Touch then Entertainment Touch My stuff then My images Select an image and touch then touch Smart Light The light will automatically be changed and you will have an option to save the new image Moving or copying an image You can move or copy an image be...

Page 64: ...nds and Voice recordings From here you can manage send or set sounds as ringtones 4 5 1 2 3 Using a sound Touch then Entertainment Touch My stuff then My sounds Select Default sounds or Voice recordings Select a sound and and it will begin to play Touch and select Use as Choose from Voice ringtone Video ringtone Message tone Start up or Shut down Videos The My videos folder shows a list of downloa...

Page 65: ... the Name Size Date Time Type Duration Dimension Protection and Copyright details Sending a video clip Select a video and touch Touch Send and choose from Message Email Bluetooth If you choose Message or Email your video clip will be attached to the message and you can write and send the message as normal If you choose Bluetooth you will be prompted to turn Bluetooth on and your phone will search ...

Page 66: ...ps folder the following options are available Sort by Sort the games and applications by Date Size or Name File info View the game information Flash contents The Flash contents folder contains all of your default and downloaded SWF files Viewing an SWF SVG file Touch then Entertainment Touch My stuff then Flash contents Select the file to view Documents From Documents in My stuff you can view all ...

Page 67: ...it on your phone by touching Yes The file should appear in your Documents or Others folder 1 2 3 4 Others The Others folder is used to store files which are not pictures sounds videos games or applications It is used in the same way as the Documents folder You may find that when you transfer files from your computer to your phone that they appear in the Others folder rather than the Documents fold...

Page 68: ...and then touch the save icon in the left corner 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 Music Your LG GT500 has a built in music player so you can play all your favourite tracks To access the music player touch your favourite tracks To access then Entertainment and Music From here you can access a number of folders Recently played You can listen all of the songs you have played recently All tracks Contains all of the s...

Page 69: ... Select the music file on the other device and choose to send it via Bluetooth When the file is sent you will have to accept it on your phone by touching Yes The file should appear in Music All tracks 1 2 3 4 Playing a song Touch then Entertainment Touch Music then All tracks Select the song you want to play and touch Play Touch to pause the song Touch to skip to the next song Touch to skip to the...

Page 70: ...e track names Touch Done 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 then Entertainment Touch Music then Playlists Touch then Delete or Delete all to delete all of the playlists Using the radio Your LG GT500 has an FM radio feature so you can tune into your favourite stations to listen to on the move NOTE You...

Page 71: ...ocated to channel numbers in your phone NOTE You can also manually tune into a station by using wheel displayed next to the radio frequency 1 2 3 Resetting channels Touch then Entertainment Touch FM radio then Choose Reset to reset the current channel or choose Reset all to reset all of the channels Listening to the radio Touch then Entertainment Touch FM radio then touch the channel number of the...

Page 72: ...te to your event touch Note and type in your note Set Alarm and Repeat Select Save and your event will be saved in the calendar A square colour cursor will mark 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 the day that any events have been saved to and a bell will ring at the start time of your event so that you can stay organised TIP You can set a holiday in your calendar Touch each day you are on holiday one at time then to...

Page 73: ...d You can choose to share your to do item by Text message Multimedia msg Email or Bluetooth 1 2 3 4 1 2 3 TIP You can back up and synchronise your calendar with your computer Using date finder Date finder is a handy tool to help you calculate what the date will be after a certain amount of days has passed For example 60 days from 10 10 07 will be 09 12 2007 This is great for keeping tabs on deadli...

Page 74: ...ten to sounds touch the sound followed by Add a memo for the alarm Finally you can set the snooze interval at 5 10 20 30 minutes 1hour or off Once you have set your alarm touch Save 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 To power off the alarm you can choose snooze or stop TIP Touch on off icon on the right hand side of the alarm Adding a memo From the home screen select then touch Utilities and choose Organiser Selec...

Page 75: ...he recording duration Choose from MMS 1 min or No limit Settings Quality Select the sound quality Choose from Super Fine Fine or Normal Go to sounds Open the sounds folder which contains your recordings 1 2 Recording a sound or voice Touch then Utilities Touch Voice recorder Touch to begin recording Touch to end recording Touch to listen to your recording 1 2 3 4 5 ...

Page 76: ... to turn Bluetooth on NOTE After you have finished recording touch and choose Send Files Delete Use as to use the recording as your ringtone Settings or Go to sounds 1 2 Using your calculator From the home screen select then touch Utilities and choose Tools Select Calculator Touch the numeric keys to input numbers For simple calculations touch the function you require x followed by For more comple...

Page 77: ... would like to convert from followed by the unit you would like to convert to The corresponding value will appear on the screen 1 2 3 4 5 Using the stopwatch From the home screen select then touch Utilities and choose Tools Select Stopwatch Touch Start to begin the timer Touch Lap if you want to record a lap time Touch Stop to end the timer Touch Resume to restart the stopwatch at the time you sto...

Page 78: ...n exercise log for you using advanced GPS technology From the home screen select then touch Utilities and choose Tools 1 2 3 4 1 Select Jogging buddy Touch to a set Distance or Time for your jog You can switch Regular beep on or off Once GPS is connected the start button will light up Touch to start Reset button Start button Pause button Stop button Regular beep The phone beeps at distance or time...

Page 79: ...files to put your mind at ease Installing LG PC Suite on your computer From the home screen select and touch Settings Phone settings then choose Connectivity 1 Select USB connection mode and click OK Insert the supplied CD into your PC Click on the LG PC Suite Installer which will appear on your screen Select the language you would like the installer to run in and click OK Follow the instructions ...

Page 80: ...ocation you would like to backup information to or restore information from Click OK Your information will be backed up 4 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 of the documents flash contents images sounds and videos you have saved onto your phone will be displayed on the screen in the LG Phone folder TIP View...

Page 81: ...opy to contact Now click on the Handset folder on the left of your screen and all your numbers will be displayed 1 2 3 4 Synchronising your messages Connect your 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 of your screen to edit and rearrange messages Using your phone as a mass storage device Your phone ...

Page 82: ...ct during transfer A removable disk folder will open automatically on your computer two if you have a memory card inserted showing all the folders on your phone or memory card NOTE Mass storage backs up content saved on your memory card only not your handset memory To transfer the content of your handset memory e g contacts you ll need to synchronise using PC Sync 4 5 6 PC Sync ...

Page 83: ...s full episodes and pre recorded shows Note An additional cost is incurred when connecting to this service Check data charges with your network provider Mobile Jukebox Dependent on network service Download your favourite current song en route Once you have bought the song via your mobile phone you can download it to your mobile phone as well as your PC and burn it on to a CD without additional cos...

Page 84: ...ication on your PC Then click Settings and select Modem Choose LG Mobile USB Modem and select OK It will now appear on screen Click Connect and your PC will connect through your GT500 1 2 3 4 5 Using Bluetooth Ensure Bluetooth is switched On and Visible for both your PC and GT500 Pair your PC and GT500 so that a passcode is required for connection Use the Connection wizard on your LG PC Suite to c...

Page 85: ...incurred 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 touch Utilities and choose Internet Select Bookmarks A list of your Bookmarks will appear on the screen To add a new b...

Page 86: ...tomated manner that is easier than checking them manually The user subscribes to a feed by entering the feed s link into the reader or by clicking an RSS icon in a browser that initiates the subscription process The RSS reader checks the user s subscribed feeds regularly for new content downloading any updates that it finds Saving a page Access a webpage as described above Touch and select Save th...

Page 87: ... and choose Internet Select History The web page you have accessed recently will be displayed To access one of these pages simply select the item required 1 2 3 1 2 Changing the web browser settings From the home screen select then touch Utilities and choose Internet Select Settings You can choose to edit Profiles Appearance settings Cache Cookies security or Reset Settings You can simply set thes...

Page 88: ...ness Adjust the screen brightness Theme Quickly change the whole look of your screen 1 2 Greeting message Choose on or off and fill in the greeting message Choose an image for Incoming calls Outgoing calls Touch Save to save your settings Personalising your profiles You can quickly change your profile on the home screen Simply touch the status summary icon and touch the profile tab Using the setti...

Page 89: ...e Time Adjust your date and time settings or choose to auto update the time when you travel or for daylight saving 1 2 Power save Choose to switch the power saving settings On and Off Languages Change the language of your GT500 s display Auto key lock Lock the keypad automatically in home screen Security Adjust your security settings including PIN codes and handset lock Memory manager See Using me...

Page 90: ...gs have already been set up by your network operator so you can enjoy your new phone from the beginning If you want to change any settings use this menu Touch then Settings Touch Phone settings then Connectivity Network settings Your GT500 connects automatically to your preferred network To change these settings use this option Internet profile Set the profiles for connecting to the internet Acces...

Page 91: ...pictures tagged with information about your location Note GPS service has an error tolerance and it is unable to work in buildings or underground USB connection mode Synchronise your GT500 using the LG PC Suite software to copy files from your phone If you use Music sync with Windows Media Player select Music sync in this menu Music sync is available for only music contents If you want to synchron...

Page 92: ... is available Touch followed by Settings Select Phone settings then Memory Manager Handset common memory View the memory available on your GT500 for Pictures Sounds Video Flash MMS Email Java applications and others 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 SIM memory View the mem...

Page 93: ...ile Touch and choose Send Choose Bluetooth Touch Yes to turn Bluetooth on If you have already paired the Bluetooth device your GT500 1 2 3 4 will not automatically search for other Bluetooth devices If not your GT500 will search for other Bluetooth enabled devices within range Choose the device you want to send the file to and touch Select Your file will be sent TIP Keep an eye on the progress bar...

Page 94: ...phone My address Show your Bluetooth address 1 2 Pairing with another Bluetooth device By pairing your GT500 and another device you can set up a passcode protected connection This means your pairing is more secure Check your Bluetooth is On and Visible You can change your visibility in the Settings menu Touch Search Your GT500 will search for devices When the search is completed Refresh will appea...

Page 95: ...On and Visible Follow the instructions that came with your headset to place your headset in pairing mode and pair your devices Touch Ask always or Allow without ask and touch Yes to Connect now Your GT500 will automatically switch to Headset profile 1 2 3 ...

Page 96: ...the encryption is not set this pop up window is not shown If you don t know the key you need to ask for it 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 or WPA PSK 2 security type enter the security key 2 Wi Fi...

Page 97: ...namic or Static depending on the DHCP support of the AP If you set Static enter the field value of the IP Address and DNS server to connect to the static IPwhen attempting to connect 3 2 1 2 3 How to save the Wi Fi profile Select Saved networks from the Options menu then select Add networks and enter values into each field It is possible to select and save the AP search list after selecting Wi Fi ...

Page 98: ... As the mobile phone software upgrade program 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 batteries during the upgrade may seriously damage your mobile phone As the manufacturer takes no responsibility for loss of...

Page 99: ...nd PC Battery Stereo headset User Guide Learn more about your GT500 GT500 User Guide NOTE Always use genuine LG accessories Failure to do this may invalidate your warranty Accessories may be different in different regions please check with our regional service company or agent for further inquires Accessories ...

Page 100: ...r 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 GT500 System GSM W CDMA AmbientTempe...

Page 101: ...001 EN62209 1 2006 EN 60950 1 2001 Supplementary Information 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 Declaration I hereby declare under our sole responsibility that the product mentioned above to which this declaration relates complies wi...

Page 102: ...ic 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 No...

Page 103: ...kers 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 han...

Page 104: ...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 105: ...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 106: ...t 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 emergency calls Check with your local service provider Battery ...

Page 107: ...tery 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 Electronics service point or dealer for assista...

Page 108: ... Check service provider coverage map Codes do not match When you want to change a security code you have to confirm the new code by entering it again The two codes that you have entered do not match 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 Ch...

Page 109: ...re is right wait for a while and then charge again Check power supply and connection to the phone Check the battery contacts clean them if necessary Plug in to a different socket or check 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 Number not permitted T...

Page 110: ... under these limited warranty terms 5 Upon request from LG or their designated service agent the consumer must provide information to reasonably prove the date of purchase 6 Unless other service arrangements have been specified the customer shall bear the cost of shipping a defective product back to the Customer Service Department of LG LG shall bear the cost of shipping the product back to the co...

Page 111: ...e 9 Products operated outside published maximum ratings 10 Products used or obtained n a rental program 11 Consumables such as fuses 12 Suspected defects caused by a failure of the cellular network 3 CONDITIONS No other express warranty is applicable to this product The DURATION OF ANY IMPLIED WARRANTIES INCLUDING THE IMPLIED WARRANTY OF MARKETABILITY IL LIMITED TO THE DURATION OF THE EXPRESS WARR...

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