User Guide
LG-C555
ENGLISH
FRANÇAIS
P/N : MFL67140719 (1.0)
www.lg.com
LG-C555 LG-C555 User Guide
Congratulations on your purchase
of the advanced and compact
LG-C555 phone by LG, designed
to operate with the latest digital
mobile communication technology.
Some of the content 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
the visually impaired because of its
touch-screen keypad.
• Copyright ©2011 LG Electronics,
Inc. All rights reserved. LG and the
LG logo are registered trademarks
of LG Group and its related entities.
All other trademarks are the
property of their respective owners.
• Google™, Google Maps™, Google
mail™, YouTube™, Google Talk
™ and Android Market™ are
trademarks of Google, Inc.
Contents
For Your Safety ..........................5
Safety Guidelines ..................... 12
Important notice ......................35
Before using the mobile phone,
please read fi rst! .....................44
Getting to know your phone ....46
Installing the SIM card and
battery ................................... 49
Charging your phone ...............50
Installing the memory card ......51
Formatting the memory card ...53
Your Home screen....................55
Touch screen tips ....................55
Lock your phone ..................... 55
Unlock screen .........................56
Home screen ......................... 57
Adding widgets to your Home
screen....................................57
Getting back to a recently used
applications ............................ 58
Notifi cation Bar ....................... 58
Viewing the Status bar ............59
Onscreen Keyboard ................. 60
Entering text ........................... 61
Abc mode...............................61
123 mode ..............................61
Entering accented letters ......... 61
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Example ................................. 61
Applications ............................. 62
Google Account Set-up ............64
Creating your Google account .. 64
Signing in your Google
account .................................. 64
Call ...........................................66
Making a call .......................... 66
Calling your contacts ...............66
Answering and rejecting a call 66
Adjusting call volume ..............67
Making a second call ..............67
Viewing your Call logs .............67
Call settings ...........................67
Contacts ...................................68
Searching for a contact ...........68
Adding a new contact .............68
Favorite contacts ....................68
Messaging/E-mail ....................69
Messaging ............................. 69
Sending a message ................69
Threaded box ........................70
Using smilies .......................... 70
Changing your message
settings .................................. 70
Opening Email and the
Accounts Screen ..................... 70
Composing and Sending Email 71
Working with Account Folders .. 72
Adding and Editing Email
Accounts ................................ 73
Social Networking .................. 73
Adding your account to your
phone .................................... 74
Viewing and updating your
status ....................................74
Removing accounts on your
phone .................................... 74
Camera .................................... 75
Getting to know the viewfi nder . 75
Taking a quick photo ..............76
Once you’ve taken the photo ...76
Using the advanced settings .... 76
Viewing your saved photos ......78
Video camera ...........................79
Getting to know the viewfi nder . 79
Shooting a quick video ............80
After shooting a video .............80
Using the advanced settings .... 80
Watching your saved videos ....81
Your photos and videos ...........82
Adjusting the volume when
viewing a video ....................... 82
Setting a photo as wallpaper....82
Multimedia ...............................83
View model ............................83
Timeline view..........................83
My Images options menu ........83
Sending a photo .....................83
Sending a video ...................... 84
Using an image ....................... 84
Creating a slideshow ............... 84
Checking your photo ............... 84
Transferring fi les using USB
mass storage devices..............84
Music .....................................85
Playing a song ........................ 85
Searching for stations .............86
Listening to the radio ..............87
Google applications .................88
Maps ..................................... 88
Market ................................... 89
Google Mail ............................ 89
Talk ........................................90
Utilities .....................................91
Setting your alarm ..................91
Using your calculator ............... 91
Adding an event to your
calendar ................................. 91
Changing your calendar view ... 92
ThinkFree Offi ce ..................... 92
Voice Recorder .......................93
Recording a sound or voice .....93
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Sending the voice recording ....93
The Web ................................... 94
Browser ................................. 94
Using options .......................... 94
Adding and accessing
bookmarks ............................. 95
Changing Web browser
settings .................................. 95
Settings ................................... 96
Wireless & networks ...............96
Call settings ...........................96
Sound .................................... 97
Display ................................... 98
Location & Security ................ 98
Applications ............................99
Accounts & sync ..................... 99
Privacy ................................... 99
SD card & phone storage ......100
Search ................................. 101
Language & keyboard ...........101
Voice input & output .............. 101
Accessibility ......................... 101
Date and time .......................101
About phone .........................101
Wi-Fi ...................................... 102
Turn on Wi-Fi ........................ 102
To connect to Wi-Fi ............... 102
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USB tethering & portable Wi-Fi
hotspot settings .................... 102
Software update ....................104
Phone Software update ......... 104
Troubleshooting .....................106
For Your Safety
Important Information
This user guide contains
important information on the
use and operation of this phone.
Please read all the information
carefully for optimal performance
and to prevent any damage to
or misuse of the phone. Any
changes or modifications not
expressly approved in this user
guide could void your warranty
for this equipment.
Before You Start
Safety Instructions
WARNING
To reduce the possibility of
electric shock, do not expose
your phone to high humidity
areas, such as the bathroom,
swimming pool, etc.
Always store your phone
away from heat. Never store
your phone in settings that
may expose it to temperatures
less than 32°F(0°C) or greater
than 104°F(40°C) such as
outside during extreme weather
conditions or in your car on a hot
day. Exposure to excessive cold
or heat will result in malfunction,
damage and/or catastrophic
failure.
Be careful when using your
phone near other electronic
devices. RF emissions from
your mobile phone may affect
nearby in adequately shielded
electronic equipment. You should
consult with manufacturers of
any personal medical devices
such as pacemakers and hearing
aides to determine if they are
susceptible to interference from
your mobile phone.
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For Your Safety
Turn off your phone in a medical
facility or at a gas station. Never
place your phone in a microwave
oven as this will cause the
battery to explode.
IMPORTANT! Please read the TIA
SAFETY INFORMATION on page
12 before using your phone.
Safety Information
Read these simple guidelines.
Breaking the rules may be
dangerous or illegal. Further
detailed information is given in
this user guide.
•
Never use an unapproved
battery since this could
damage the phone and/or
battery and could cause the
battery to explode.
•
Never place your phone in
a microwave oven as it will
cause the battery to explode.
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•
Do not dispose of your battery
by fire or with hazardous or
flammable materials.
•
Make sure that no sharp-
edged items come into contact
with the battery. There is a risk
of this causing a fire.
•
Store the battery in a place out
of reach of children.
•
Be careful that children do
not swallow any parts such
as rubber plugs (earphone,
connection parts of the
phone, etc.). This could cause
asphyxiation or suffocation.
•
Unplug the power cord and
charger during lightning storms
to avoid electric shock or fire.
•
When riding in a car, do not
leave your phone or set up the
hands-free kit near to the air
bag. If wireless equipment is
improperly installed and the air
bag is activated, you may be
seriously injured.
•
Do not use a hand-held phone
while driving.
•
Do not use the phone in areas
where its use is prohibited.
(For example: aircraft).
•
Do not expose the battery
charger or adapter to direct
sunlight or use it in places
with high humidity, such as a
bathroom.
•
Never store your phone in
temperatures less than
-4°F(-20°C) or greater than
122°F(50°C)
•
Do not use harsh chemicals
(such as alcohol, benzene,
thinners, etc.) or detergents to
clean your phone. There is a
risk of this causing a fire.
•
Do not drop, strike, or shake
your phone severely. Such
actions may harm the internal
circuit boards of the phone.
•
Do not use your phone in high
explosive areas as the phone
may generate sparks.
•
Do not damage the power cord
by bending, twisting, pulling, or
heating.
•
Do not use the plug if it is
loose as it may cause a fire or
electric shock.
•
Do not place any heavy items
on the power cord. Do not
allow the power cord to be
crimped as it may cause fire or
electric shock.
•
Do not handle the phone with
wet hands while it is being
charged. It may cause an
electric shock or seriously
damage your phone.
•
Do not disassemble the phone.
•
Do not place or answer calls
while charging the phone as
it may short-circuit the phone
and/or cause electric shock or
fire.
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For Your Safety
•
Only use the batteries,
antennas, and chargers
provided by LG.
The warranty will not be
applied to products provided
by other suppliers.
•
Only authorized personnel
should service the phone
and its accessories. Faulty
installation or service may
result in accidents and
consequently invalidate the
warranty.
•
Do not hold or let the antenna
come in contact with your body
during a call.
•
An emergency call can be
made only within a service
area. For an emergency call,
make sure that you are within
a service area and that the
phone is turned on.
•
Use accessories, such as
earphones and headsets, with
caution. Ensure that cables
are tucked away safely and
do not touch the antenna
unnecessarily.
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Memory card information
and care
•
Always insert/ remove the
memory card while the
handset power is off. If you
remove it while the power is
on, it may be damaged.
•
If a damage cannot be fixed,
format the memory card.
•
The memory card cannot be
used for recording copyright
protected data.
•
Do not write forcefully on the
memo area.
•
Carry and store the memory
card in its case.
•
Do not allow the memory card
to get wet.
•
Do not leave the memory card
in extremely hot location.
•
Do not disassemble or modify
the memory card.
FCC RF Exposure
Information
WARNING
Read this information before
operating the phone.
In August 1996, the Federal
Communications Commission
(FCC) of the United States,
with its action in Report and
Order FCC 96-326, adopted
an updated safety standard
for human exposure to radio
frequency (RF) electromagnetic
energy emitted by FCC regulated
transmitters. Those guidelines
are consistent with the safety
standard previously set by both
U.S. and international standards
bodies.
The design of this phone
complies with the FCC guidelines
and these international
standards.
CAUTION
Use only the supplied and
approved antenna. Use of
unauthorized antennas or
modifications could impair call
quality, damage the phone, void
your warranty and/or result in
violation of FCC regulations.
Do not use the phone with a
damaged antenna. If a damaged
antenna comes into contact with
skin, a minor burn may result.
Contact your local dealer for a
replacement antenna.
Body-worn Operation
This device was tested for typical
body-worn operations with the
back of the phone kept 1 cm
(0.39 inches) between the user
’s body and the back of the
phone. To comply with FCC
RF exposure requirements, a
minimum separation distance
of 1 cm (0.39 inches) must
be maintained between the
user's body and the back of the
phone. Third-party belt-clips,
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holsters, and similar accessories
containing metallic components
should not be used.
Body-worn accessories that
cannot maintain 1 cm (0.39
inches) separation distance
between the user's body and
the back of the phone, and have
not been tested for typical bodyworn operations may not comply
with FCC RF exposure limits and
should be avoided.
Vehicle Mounted External
Antenna (optional, if
available)
A minimum separation distance
of 20cm (8 inches) must
be maintained between the
user/bystander and the vehicle
mounted external antenna
to satisfy FCC RF exposure
requirements. For more
information about RF exposure,
visit the FCC website at www.
fcc.gov
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FCC Part 15 Class B
Compliance
This device and its accessories
comply with part 15 of FCC rules
and ICES-003 Class B digital
apparatus requirements for
Industry Canada.
Operation is subject to the
following two conditions:
(1) This device and its
accessories may not cause
harmful interference, and (2) this
device and its accessories must
accept any interference received,
including interference that may
cause undesired operation.
Cautions for Battery
•
Do not disassemble.
•
Do not short-circuit.
•
Do not expose to high
temperature: 60°C (140°F).
•
Do not incinerate.
Battery Disposal
•
Please dispose of your battery
properly or bring to your local
wireless carrier for recycling.
•
Do not dispose in fire or with
hazardous or flammable
materials.
Adapter (Charger)
Cautions
•
Using the wrong battery
charger could damage your
phone and void your warranty.
•
The adapter or battery charger
is intended for indoor use only.
Do not expose the adapter or
battery charger to direct sunlight
or use it in places with high
humidity, such as the bathroom.
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.
•
If you are listening to music
while out and about, please
ensure that the volume
is at a reasonable level
so that you are aware of
your surroundings. This is
particularly imperative when
attempting to cross the street.
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TIA Safety Information
Provided herein is the complete
TIA Safety Information for
Wireless Handheld phones.
Inclusion of the text covering
Pacemakers, Hearing Aids,
and Other Medical Devices is
required in the owner’s manual
for CTIA Certification. Use of
the remaining TIA language is
encouraged when appropriate.
Exposure to Radio
Frequency Signal
Your wireless handheld portable
telephone is a lowpower radio
transmitter and receiver. When it
is ON, it receives and also sends
out radio frequency (RF) signals.
In August, 1996, the Federal
Communications Commissions
(FCC) adopted RF exposure
guidelines with safety levels for
handheld wireless phones.
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Those guidelines are consistent
with the safety standards
previously set by both U.S. and
international standards bodies:
ANSI C95.1 (1992) *
NCRP Report 86 (1986)
ICNIRP (1996)
Those standards were based
on comprehensive and periodic
evaluations of the relevant
scientific literature. For example,
over 120 scientists, engineers,
and physicians from universities,
government health agencies, and
industry reviewed the available
body of research to develop the
ANSI Standard (C95.1).
* American National Standards
Institute; National Council
on Radiation Protection and
Measurements; International
Commission on Non-Ionizing
Radiation Protection
The design of your phone
complies with the FCC guidelines
(and those standards).
Antenna Care
Use only the supplied or an
approved replacement antenna.
Unauthorized antennas,
modifications, or attachments
could damage the phone and
may violate FCC regulations.
Phone Operation
NORMAL POSITION: Hold the
phone as you would any other
telephone with the antenna
pointed up and over your
shoulder.
Tips on Efficient
Operation
For your phone to operate most
efficiently:
•
Do not touch the antenna
unnecessarily when the phone
is in use. Contact with the
antenna affects call quality
and may cause the phone to
operate at a higher power level
than otherwise needed.
Driving
Check the laws and regulations
on the use of wireless phones
in the areas where you drive.
Always obey them. Also, if using
your phone while driving, please:
•
Give full attention to driving -
driving safely is your first
responsibility;
•
Use hands-free operation, if
available;
•
Pull off the road and park
before making or answering
a call if driving conditions so
require.
Electronic Devices
Most modern electronic
equipment is shielded from RF
signals.
However, certain electronic
equipment may not be shielded
against the RF signals from your
wireless phone.
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Pacemakers
The Health Industry
Manufacturers Association
recommends that a minimum
separation of six (6”) inches be
maintained between a handheld
wireless phone and a pacemaker
to avoid potential interference
with the pacemaker.
These recommendations
are consistent with the
independent research by and
recommendations of Wireless
Technology Research. Persons
with pacemakers:
•
Should ALWAYS keep the
phone more than six inches
from their pacemaker when
the phone is turned ON;
•
Should not carry the phone in a
breast pocket.
•
Should use the ear opposite
the pacemaker to minimize the
potential for interference.
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•
If you have any reason to
suspect that interference is
taking place, turn your phone
OFF immediately.
Hearing Aids
Some digital wireless phones
may interfere with some hearing
aids. In the event of such
interference, you may want to
consult your service provider.
Other Medical Devices
If you use any other personal
medical device, consult the
manufacturer of your device to
determine if they are adequately
shielded from external RF energy.
Your physician may be able
to assist you in obtaining this
information.
Health Care Facilities
Turn your phone OFF in
health care facilities when any
regulations posted in these areas
instruct you to do so. Hospitals
or health care facilities may
use equipment that could be
sensitive to external RF energy.
Vehicles
RF signals may affect improperly
installed or inadequately
shielded electronic systems
in motor vehicles. Check
with the manufacturer or its
representative regarding your
vehicle.
You should also consult the
manufacturer of any equipment
that has been added to your
vehicle.
Posted Facilities
Turn your phone OFF in any
facility where posted notices so
require.
Aircraft
FCC regulations prohibit using
your phone while in the air. Turn
your phone OFF before boarding
an aircraft.
Blasting Areas
To avoid interfering with blasting
operations, turn your phone OFF
when in a ‘blasting areas or
in areas posted: ‘Turn off twoway radio’. Obey all signs and
instructions.
Potentially Explosive
Atmosphere
Turn your phone OFF when
in any area with a potentially
explosive atmosphere and obey
all signs and instructions. Sparks
in such areas could cause an
explosion or fire resulting in
bodily injury or even death.
Areas with a potentially explosive
atmosphere are often, but not
always, marked clearly.
Potential areas may include:
fueling areas (such as gasoline
stations); below deck on boats;
fuel or chemical transfer or
storage facilities; vehicles using
liquefied petroleum gas (such as
propane or butane); areas where
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the air contains chemicals or
particles (such as grain, dust, or
metal powders); and any other
area where you would normally
be advised to turn off your
vehicle engine.
For Vehicles Equipped
with an Air Bag
An air bag inflates with great
force. DO NOT place objects,
including either installed or
portable wireless equipment, in
the area over the air bag or in
the air bag deployment area. If
in-vehicle wireless equipment is
improperly installed and the air
bag inflates, serious injury could
result.
Safety Information
Please read and observe the
following information for safe and
proper use of your phone and to
prevent damage. Also, keep the
user guide in an accessible place
at all the times after reading it.
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Charger and Adapter Safety
•
The charger and adapter are
intended for indoor use only.
Battery Information and
Care
•
Please dispose of your battery
properly or take it to your local
wireless carrier for recycling.
•
The battery does not need
to be fully discharged before
recharging.
•
Use only LG-approved chargers
specific to your phone model
since they are designed to
maximize battery life.
•
Do not disassemble or impact
the battery as it may cause
electric shock, short-circuit,
and fire. Store the battery in a
place out of reach of children.
•
Keep the battery’s metal
contacts clean.
•
Replace the battery when it
no longer provides acceptable
performance. The battery can
be recharged several hundred
times before replacement.
•
Recharge the battery after
long periods of non-use to
maximize battery life.
•
Battery life will vary due
to usage patterns and
environmental conditions.
•
Use of extended backlighting,
MEdia Net Browsing, and data
connectivity kits affect battery
life and talk/standby times.
• The self-protection function of
the battery cuts the power of the
phone when its operation is in
an abnormal state. In this case,
remove the battery from the phone,
reinstall it, and turn the phone on.
•
Actual battery life will depend
on network configuration,
product settings, usage
patterns, battery and
environmental conditions.
Explosion, Shock, and
Fire Hazards
•
Do not put your phone in a
place subject to excessive
dust and keep the minimum
required distance between the
power cord and heat sources.
•
Unplug the power cord prior to
cleaning your phone, and clean
the power plug pin when it is
dirty.
•
When using the power
plug, ensure that it is firmly
connected.
If it is not, it may cause
excessive heat or fire.
•
If you put your phone in a
pocket or bag without covering
the receptacle of the phone
(power plug pin), metallic
articles (such as a coin,
paperclip or pen) may shortcircuit the phone. Always cover
the receptacle when not in
use.
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•
Do not short-circuit the battery.
Metallic articles such as a coin,
paperclip or pen in your pocket
or bag may short-circuit the +
and – terminals of the battery
(metal strips on the battery)
upon moving. Short-circuit
of the terminal may damage
the battery and cause an
explosion.
General Notice
•
Using a damaged battery or
placing a battery in your mouth
may cause serious injury.
•
Do not place items containing
magnetic components such as
a credit card, phone card, bank
book or subway ticket near
your phone. The magnetism
of the phone may damage the
data stored in the magnetic
strip.
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•
Talking on your phone for
a long period of time may
reduce call quality due to heat
generated during use.
•
When the phone is not used
for a long period time, store it
in a safe place with the power
cord unplugged.
•
Using the phone in proximity to
receiving equipment (i.e., TV or
radio) may cause interference
to the phone.
•
Do not use the phone if the
antenna is damaged. If a
damaged antenna contacts
skin, it may cause a slight
burn. Please contact an LG
Authorized Service Centre to
replace the damaged antenna.
•
Do not immerse your phone
in water. If this happens, turn
it off immediately and remove
the battery. If the phone does
not work, take it to an LG
Authorized Service Centre.
•
Do not paint your phone.
•
The data saved in your phone
might be deleted due to
careless use, repair of the
phone, or upgrade of the
software. Please backup your
important phone numbers.
(Ring tones, text messages,
voice messages, pictures, and
videos could also be deleted.)
The manufacturer is not liable
for damage due to the loss of
data.
•
When you use the phone in
public places, set the ring tone
to vibration so as not to disturb
others.
•
Do not turn your phone on or
off when putting it on your ear.
FDA Consumer Update
The U.S. Food and Drug
Administration Centre for
Devices and Radiological Health
Consumer Update on Mobile
Phones.
1. Do wireless phones pose a
health hazard?
The available scientific
evidence does not show that
any health problems are
associated with using wireless
phones. There is no proof,
however, that wireless phones
are absolutely safe. Wireless
phones emit low levels of
radio frequency energy (RF)
in the microwave range while
being used. They also emit
very low levels of RF when in
the standby mode. Whereas
high levels of RF can produce
health effects (by heating
tissue), exposure to low level
RF that does not produce
heating effects causes no
known adverse health effects.
Many studies of low level RF
exposures have not found any
biological effects. Some studies
have suggested that some
biological effects may occur,
but such findings have not
been confirmed by additional
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research. In some cases, other
researchers have had difficulty
in reproducing those studies,
or in determining the reasons
for inconsistent results.
2. What is the FDA’s role
concerning the safety of
wireless phones?
Under the law, the FDA does
not review the safety of
radiation emitting consumer
products such as wireless
phones before they can be
sold, as it does with new
drugs or medical devices.
However, the agency has
authority to take action if
wireless phones are shown
to emit radio frequency
energy (RF) at a level that is
hazardous to the user. In such
a case, the FDA could require
the manufacturers of wireless
phones to notify users of the
health hazard and to repair,
replace, or recall the phones
so that the hazard no longer
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exists.
Although the existing scientific
data do not justify FDA
regulatory actions, the FDA
has urged the wireless phone
industry to take a number of
steps, including the following:
•
Support needed research
into possible biological
effects of RF of the type
emitted by wireless phones;
•
Design wireless phones in a
way that minimizes any RF
exposure to the user that
is not necessary for device
function; and
•
Cooperate in providing of
wireless phones with the
best possible information on
possible effects of wireless
phone use on human health.
The FDA belongs to an
interagency working group
of the federal agencies that
have responsibility for different
aspects of RF safety to ensure
coordinated efforts at the
federal level. The following
agencies belong to this
working group:
•
National Institute for
Occupational Safety and
Health
•
Environmental Protection
Agency
•
Occupational Safety and
Health Administration
(Administración de la
seguridad y salud laborales)
•
Occupational Safety and
Health Administration
•
National Telecommunications
and Information
Administration
The National Institutes of
Health participates in some
interagency working group
activities, as well.
The FDA shares regulatory
responsibilities for wireless
phones with the Federal
Communications Commission
(FCC). All phones that are
sold in the United States
must comply with FCC
safety guidelines that limit
RF exposure. The FCC relies
on the FDA and other health
agencies for safety questions
about wireless phones.
The FCC also regulates the
base stations that the wireless
phone networks rely upon.
While these base stations
operate at higher power
than do the wireless phones
themselves, the RF exposures
that people get from these
base stations are typically
thousands of times lower
than those they can get from
wireless phones. Base stations
are thus not the subject of the
safety questions discussed in
this document.
3. What kinds of phones are
the subject of this update?
The term ‘wireless phone
’ refers here to handheld
wireless phones with builtin antennas, often called ‘cell
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’, ‘mobile’, or ‘PCS’ phones.
These types of wireless
phones can expose the user
to measurable radiofrequency
energy (RF) because of the
short distance between
the phone and the user’s
head. These RF exposures
are limited by FCC safety
guidelines that were developed
with the advice of the FDA
and other federal health and
safety agencies. When the
phone is located at greater
distances from the user, the
exposure to RF is drastically
lower because a person’s RF
exposure decreases rapidly
with increasing distance from
the source. The so-called ‘
cordless phones,’ which
have a base unit connected
to the telephone wiring in a
house, typically operate at far
lower power levels, and thus
produce RF exposures far
below the FCC safety limits.
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4. What are the results of the
research done already?
The research done thus far
has produced conflicting
results, and many studies have
suffered from flaws in their
research methods. Animal
experiments investigating
the effects of radiofrequency
energy (RF) exposures
characteristic of wireless
phones have yielded conflicting
results that often cannot be
repeated in other laboratories.
A few animal studies, however,
have suggested that low
levels of RF could accelerate
the development of cancer in
laboratory animals. However,
many of the studies that
showed increased tumor
development used animals
that had been genetically
engineered or treated with
cancer causing chemicals
so as to be predisposed to
develop cancer in the absence
of RF exposure. Other studies
exposed the animals to RF
for up to 22 hours per day.
These conditions are not
similar to the conditions
under which people use
wireless phones, so we don
’t know with certainty what
the results of such studies
mean for human health. Three
large epidemiology studies
have been published since
December 2000. Between
them, the studies investigated
any possible association
between the use of wireless
phones and primary brain
cancer, glioma, meningioma,
or acoustic neuroma, tumors
of the brain or salivary
gland, leukemia, or other
cancers. None of the studies
demonstrated the existence
of any harmful health effects
from wireless phone RF
exposures.
However, none of the studies
can answer questions about
longterm exposures, since the
average period of phone use
in these studies was around
three years.
5. What research is needed
to decide whether RF
exposure from wireless
phones poses a health risk?
A combination of laboratory
studies and epidemiological
studies of people actually
using wireless phones would
provide some of the data that
are needed. Lifetime animal
exposure studies could be
completed in a few years.
However, very large numbers
of animals would be needed
to provide reliable proof of
a cancer promoting effect if
one exists. Epidemiological
studies can provide data
that is directly applicable to
human populations, but 10 or
more years follow-up may be
needed to provide answers
about some health effects,
such as cancer.
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This is because the interval
between the time of exposure
to a cancer-causing agent and
the time tumors develop - if
they do may be many, many
years. The interpretation of
epidemiological studies is
hampered by difficulties in
measuring actual RF exposure
during day-to-day use of
wireless phones. Many factors
affect this measurement, such
as the angle at which the
phone is held, or which model
of phone is used.
6. What is the FDA doing to
find out more about the
possible health effects of
wireless phone RF?
The FDA is working with
the U.S. National Toxicology
Program and with groups of
investigators around the world
to ensure that high priority
animal studies are conducted
to address important questions
about the effects of exposure
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to radiofrequency energy
(RF). The FDA has been a
leading participant in the
World Health Organization
International Electromagnetic
Fields (EMF) Project since
its inception in 1996. An
influential result of this work
has been the development of
a detailed agenda of research
needs that has driven the
establishment of new research
programs around the world.
The project has also helped
develop a series of public
information documents on
EMF issues. The FDA and the
Cellular Telecommunications
& Internet Association (CTIA)
have a formal Cooperative
Research and Development
Agreement (CRADA) to do
research on wireless phone
safety. The FDA provides
the scientific oversight,
obtaining input from experts
in government, industry, and
academic organizations.
CTIAfunded research is
conducted through contracts
with independent investigators.
The initial research will include
both laboratory studies and
studies of wireless phone
users. The CRADA will also
include a broad assessment
of additional research needs
in the context of the latest
research developments around
the world.
7. How can I find out how
much radiofrequency
energy exposure I can
get by using my wireless
phone?
All phones sold in the United
States must comply with
Federal Communications
Commission (FCC) guidelines
that limit radiofrequency
energy (RF) exposures.
The FCC established these
guidelines in consultation with
the FDA and the other federal
health and safety agencies.
The FCC limit for RF exposure
from wireless telephones is
set at a Specific Absorption
Rate (SAR) of 1.6 watts per
kilogram (1.6 W/kg). The FCC
limit is consistent with the
safety standards developed
by the Institute of Electrical
and Electronic Engineering
(IEEE) and the National Council
on Radiation Protection and
Measurement. The exposure
limit takes into consideration
the body’s ability to remove
heat from the tissues that
absorb energy from the
wireless phone and is set well
below levels known to have
effects. Manufacturers of
wireless phones must report
the RF exposure level for each
model of phone to the FCC.
The FCC website
(http://www.fcc.gov/oet/
rfsafety) gives directions for
locating the FCC identification
number on your phone so
you can find your phone’s RF
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exposure level in the online
listing.
8. What has the FDA done to
measure the radiofrequency
energy coming from
wireless phones?
The Institute of Electrical and
Electronic Engineers (IEEE)
is developing a technical
standard for measuring the
radiofrequency energy (RF)
exposure from wireless phones
and other wireless handsets
with the participation and
leadership of FDA scientists
and engineers. The standard,
‘Recommended Practice for
Determining the Spatial- Peak
Specific Absorption Rate (SAR)
in the Human Body Due to
Wireless Communications
Devices: Experimental
Techniques,’ sets forth the first
consistent test methodology
for measuring the rate at
which RF is deposited in
the heads of wireless phone
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users. The test method uses
a tissuesimulating model of
the human head. Standardized
SAR test methodology is
expected to greatly improve the
consistency of measurements
made at different laboratories
on the same phone. SAR
is the measurement of the
amount of energy absorbed
in tissue, either by the whole
body or a small part of the
body. It is measured in watts/
kg (or milliwatts/g) of matter.
This measurement is used to
determine whether a wireless
phone complies with safety
guidelines.
9. What steps can I take to
reduce my exposure to
radiofrequency energy from
my wireless phone?
If there is a risk from these
products - and at this point we
do not know that there is - it is
probably very small. But if you
are concerned about avoiding
even potential risks, you can
take a few simple steps to
minimize your exposure to
radiofrequency energy (RF).
Since time is a key factor
in how much exposure a
person receives, reducing the
amount of time spent using a
wireless phone will reduce RF
exposure. If you must conduct
extended conversations by
wireless phone every day, you
could place more distance
between your body and the
source of the RF, since the
exposure level drops off
dramatically with distance.
For example, you could use
a headset and carry the
wireless phone away from
your body or use a wireless
phone connected to a remote
antenna. Again, the scientific
data do not demonstrate that
wireless phones are harmful.
But if you are concerned
about the RF exposure from
these products, you can use
measures like those described
above to reduce your RF
exposure from wireless phone
use.
10. What about children using
wireless phones?
The scientific evidence does
not show a danger to users
of wireless phones, including
children and teenagers.
If you want to take steps
to lower exposure to
radiofrequency energy (RF),
the measures described
above would apply to
children and teenagers using
wireless phones. Reducing
the time of wireless phone
use and increasing the
distance between the user
and the RF source will
reduce RF exposure. Some
groups sponsored by other
national governments have
advised that children be
discouraged from using
wireless phones at all. For
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example, the government
in the United Kingdom
distributed leaflets containing
such a recommendation
in December 2000. They
noted that no evidence
exists that using a wireless
phone causes brain
tumors or other ill effects.
Their recommendation to
limit wireless phone use
by children was strictly
precautionary; it was not
based on scientific evidence
that any health hazard exists.
11. What about wireless
phone interference with
medical equipment?
Radiofrequency energy
(RF) from wireless phones
can interact with some
electronic devices. For
this reason, the FDA
helped develop a detailed
test method to measure
electromagnetic interference
(EMI) of implanted
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cardiac pacemakers and
defibrillators from wireless
telephones. This test method
is now part of a standard
sponsored by the Association
for the Advancement of
Medical instrumentation
(AAMI). The final draft, a joint
effort by the FDA, medical
device manufacturers, and
many other groups, was
completed in late 2000.
This standard will allow
manufacturers to ensure that
cardiac pacemakers and
defibrillators are safe from
wireless phone EMI. The FDA
has tested hearing aids for
interference from handheld
wireless phones and
helped develop a voluntary
standard sponsored by the
Institute of Electrical and
Electronic Engineers (IEEE).
This standard specifies test
methods and performance
requirements for hearing
aids and wireless phones so
that no interference occurs
when a person uses a ‘
compatible’ phone and a ‘
compatible’ hearing aid at
the same time. This standard
was approved by the IEEE
in 2000. The FDA continues
to monitor the use of
wireless phones for possible
interactions with other
medical devices. Should
harmful interference be
found to occur, the FDA will
conduct testing to assess
the interference and work to
resolve the problem.
12. Where can I find additional
information?
For additional information,
please refer to the following
resources:
FDA web page on wireless
phones
(http://www.fda.gov/cdrh/
phones/index.html)
Federal Communications
Commission (FCC) RF Safety
Program
(http://www.fcc.gov/oet/
rfsafety)
International Commission
on Non-lonizing Radiation
Protection
(http://www.icnirp.de)
World Health Organization
(WHO) International EMF
Project
(http://www.who.int/emf)
National Radiological
Protection Board (UK)
(http://www.nrpb.org.uk/)
10 Driver Safety Tips
Your wireless phone gives
you the powerful ability to
communicate by voice almost
anywhere, anytime. An important
responsibility accompanies the
benefits of wireless phones, one
that every user must uphold.
When operating a car, driving is
your first responsibility.
When using your wireless phone
behind the wheel of a car,
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practice good common sense
and remember the following tips:
1. Get to know your wireless
phone and its features such
as speed dial and redial.
Carefully read your instruction
manual and learn to take
advantage of valuable features
most phones offer, including
automatic redial and memory.
Also, work to memorize the
phone keypad so you can use
the speed dial function without
taking your attention off the
road.
2. When available, use a
handsfree device. A number
of handsfree wireless phone
accessories are readily
available today. Whether you
choose an installed mounted
device for your wireless phone
or a speaker phone accessory,
take advantage of these
devices if available to you.
3. Position your wireless phone
within easy reach. Make sure
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you place your wireless phone
within easy reach and where
you can reach it without
removing your eyes from the
road. If you get an incoming
call at an inconvenient time,
if possible, let your voicemail
answer it for you.
4. Suspend conversations during
hazardous driving conditions
or situations. 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
and ice can be hazardous, but
so is heavy traffic. As a driver,
your first responsibility is to
pay attention to the road.
5. Do not take notes or look up
phone numbers while driving.
If you are reading an address
book or business card, or
writing a “to-do” list while
driving a car, you are not
watching where you are going.
It is common sense. Don’
t get caught in a dangerous
situation because you are
reading or writing and not
paying attention to the road or
nearby vehicles.
6. Dial sensibly and assess the
traffic; if possible, place calls
when you are not moving or
before pulling into traffic. Try
to plan your calls before you
begin your trip or attempt to
coincide your calls with times
you may be stopped at a stop
sign, red light or otherwise
stationary. But if you need to
dial while driving, follow this
simple tip — dial only a few
numbers, check the road and
your mirrors, then continue.
7. Do not engage in stressful or
emotional conversations that
may be distracting. Stressful
or emotional conversations
and driving do not mix; they
are distracting and even
dangerous when you are
behind the wheel of a car.
Make people you are talking
with aware you are driving
and if necessary, suspend
conversations which have
the potential to divert your
attention from the road.
8. Use your wireless phone to
call for help. Your wireless
phone is one of the greatest
tools you can own to protect
yourself and your family in
dangerous situations —
with your phone at your side,
help is only three numbers
away. Dial 911 or other local
emergency number in the
case of fire, traffic accident,
road hazard or medical
emergency. Remember, it is
a free call on your wireless
phone!
9. Use your wireless phone to
help others in emergencies.
Your wireless phone provides
you a perfect opportunity to
be a “Good Samaritan” in your
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community. If you see an auto
accident, crime in progress
or other serious emergency
where lives are in danger, call
911 or other local emergency
number, as you would want
others to do for you.
10. Call roadside assistance
or a special wireless
nonemergency assistance
number when necessary.
Certain situations you
encounter while driving
may require attention, but
are not urgent enough to
merit a call for emergency
services. But you can still
use your wireless phone to
lend a hand. If you see a
broken-down vehicle posing
no serious hazard, a broken
traffic signal, a minor traffic
accident where no one
appears injured or a vehicle.
you know to be stolen, call
roadside assistance or other
special non-emergency
wireless number.
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For more information, please call
to 888-901-SAFE, or visit our
website www.wow-com.com
Consumer Information on
SAR
(Specific Absorption
Rate)
This Model Phone Meets the
Government’s Requirements for
Exposure to Radio Waves.
Your wireless phone is a radio
transmitter and receiver. It is
designed and manufactured not
to exceed the emission limits
for exposure to radiofrequency
(RF) energy set by the Federal
Communications Commission
(FCC) of the U.S. Government.
These limits are part of
comprehensive guidelines
and establish permitted levels
of RF energy for the general
population. The guidelines are
based on standards that were
developed by independent
scientific organizations through
periodic and thorough evaluation
of scientific studies. The
standards include a substantial
safety margin designed to
assure the safety of all persons,
regardless of age and health.
The exposure standard for
wireless mobile phones employs
a unit of measurement known
as the Specific Absorption Rate,
or SAR. The SAR limit set by the
FCC is 1.6W/kg. *
Tests for SAR are conducted
using standard operating
positions specified by the FCC
with the phone transmitting at its
highest certified power level in all
tested frequency bands.
Although SAR is determined
at the highest certified power
level, the actual SAR level of the
phone while operating can be
well below the maximum value.
Because the phone is designed
to operate at multiple power
levels to use only the power
required to reach the network,
in general, the closer you are to
a wireless base station antenna,
the lower the power output.
Before a phone model is
available for sale to the public, it
must be tested and certified to
the FCC that it does not exceed
the limit established by the
governmentadopted requirement
for safe exposure. The tests
are performed in positions and
locations (e.g., at the ear and
worn on the body) as required by
the FCC for each model.
The highest SAR value for this
model phone when tested for
use at the ear is 0.61 W/kg
and when worn on the body, as
described in this user’s manual,
is 0.93 W/kg.
(Body-worn measurements
differ among phones models,
depending upon available
accessories and FCC/IC
requirements.) While there may
be differences between SAR
levels of various phones and at
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various positions, they all meet
the government requirement for
safe exposure.
The FCC has granted an
Equipment Authorization for
this model phone with all
reported SAR levels evaluated
as in compliance with the FCC
RF emission guidelines. SAR
information on this model phone
is on file with the FCC and can
be found under the Display Grant
section of http://www.fcc.gov/
oet/fccid after searching on FCC
ID: BEJC555.
Additional information on
Specific Absorption Rates (SAR)
can be found on the Cellular
Telecommunications Industry
Association (CTIA) website at
http://www.ctia.org/
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* In the United States and
Canada, the SAR limit for
mobile phones used by
the public is 1.6 watts/kg
(W/kg) averaged over one
gram of tissue. The standard
incorporates a substantial
margin of safety to give
additional protection for the
public and to account for any
variations in measurements.
* Product meets current FCC &
IC Radio Frequency Exposure
Guidelines.
FCC ID: BEJC555
IC ID: 2703C-C555
Important notice
Please check to see if any
problems you have encountered
with your phone are described
in this section, before taking the
phone in for service or calling a
service representative.
1. Phone memory
When available space on your
phone memory is less than 10%,
your phone can not receive a new
message.
You need to check your phone
memory and delete some data
such as applications or messages
to make more memory available.
To manage the application
On the home screen, touch
1
Applications and select
Settings> Applications>
Manage applications.
When all applications
2
appear, scroll and select
the application you want to
uninstall.
Tap Uninstall and touch OK
3
to uninstall application you
desired.
2. Optimising Battery Life
You can extend your battery's
life between charges by turning
off features that you don't
need to run constantly in the
background. You can also
monitor how applications and
system resources consume
battery power.
To extend the life of your
battery
- Turn off radio communications
that you aren't using. If you
aren't using Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, or
GPS, turn them off.
- Turn down screen brightness
and set a shorter screen
timeout.
- Turn off automatic syncing
for Google mail™, Calendar,
Contacts, and other
applications.
- Some applications you’ve
downloaded may cause your
battery’s life to be reduced.
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Important notice
To check the battery charge
level
On the home screen, touch
1
Applications and select
Settings> About phone>
Status.
The battery status (charging,
2
not charging) and level (as a
percentage of fully charged)
are displayed at the top of the
screen.
To monitor and control what
uses the battery
On the home screen, touch
1
Applications and select
Settings> About phone>
Battery use.
The top of the screen displays
2
battery usage time. Either how
long since last connected to a
power source or, if connected
to a power source, how long
you were last running on
battery power. The body of the
screen lists applications or
services using battery power
from greatest amount to least.
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3. Installing an Open
Source OS
If you install an open source
OS on your phone, and do not
use the OS provided by the
manufacturer may cause your
phone to malfunction.
If you install and
WARNING:
use an OS other than the one
provided by the manufacturer,
your phone is no longer covered
by the warranty.
To protect your
WARNING:
phone and personal data,
download applications only
from trusted sources, such as
Android Market™. If some
applications are not properly
installed on your phone, your
phone may not work normally or
a serious error can be occurred.
You will need to uninstall those
applications and all of its data
and settings from the phone.
4. Using Unlock pattern
Set unlock pattern to secure your
phone. Opens a set of screens
that guide you through drawing a
screen unlock pattern.
WARNING:
to take when using the
Pattern Lock, It is very
important that you remember
the unlock pattern you set.
You have 5 opportunities to
enter your unlock Pattern, PIN
or Password. If you used all
the 5 opportunities, you can
attempt it after 30 seconds.
When you can’t recall your
unlock Pattern, PIN, or Password:
If you logged in Google account
on the phone and failed to use
correct pattern 5times, tab the
Forgot pattern button. Then, you
are required to sign in with your
Google account to unlock your
phone.
If you haven’t created a Google
Precautions
account on the phone or you
forgot it, you need to perform a
hard reset.
Caution: If you perform a hard
reset, all user applications and
user data will be deleted. Please
remember to back up any
important data before performing
a hard reset.
5. Connecting to Wi-Fi
networks
To use Wi-Fi on your phone,
you access a wireless access
point, or “hotspot.” Some access
points are open and you can
simply connect to them. Others
are hidden or implement other
security features, so you must
configure your phone so it can
connect to them.
Turn off Wi-Fi when you're not
using it, to extend the life of your
battery.
To turn Wi-Fi on and connect
to a Wi-Fi network
On the home screen, touch
1
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Applications and select
Settings > Wireless &
networks > Wi-Fi settings.
Touch Wi-Fi to turn it on and
2
begin scan for available Wi-Fi
networks.
- List of available Wi-Fi networks
is displayed. Secured networks
are indicated by a lock icon.
Touch a network to connect to
3
it.
- If the network is open, you are
prompted to confirm that you
want to connect to that network
by touching Connect.
- If the network is secured,
you're prompted to enter a
password or other credentials.
(Ask your network administrator
for details.)
The Status bar displays icons
4
that indicate Wi-Fi status.
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6. Using a microSD card
Pictures, along with Music and
Video files, can only be saved to
external memory.
Before using the built-in camera,
you need to insert a micro SD
memory card to your phone first.
Without inserting a memory
card, you will not be able to
save pictures and video you had
taken.
WARNING:
Do not insert or remove the
memory card when the phone
is on. Otherwise, it may damage
the memory card as well as
your phone, and the data
stored on the memory card
may be corrupted. To remove
the memory card safely, please
select Home Screen > Applications
Settings > SD card & phone storage
settings > Unmount SD card.
7. Opening and Switching
Applications
Multi-tasking is easy with Android
because open applications keep
running even when you open
another application. There’s no
need to quit an application before
opening another. Use and switch
among several open applications.
Android manages each
application, stopping and starting
them as needed, to ensure that
idle applications don’t consume
resources unnecessarily.
To stop the application you
use
On the home screen, touch
1
Applications and select
Settings> Applications>
Manage applications.
Scroll to the desire application
2
and touch Force stop to stop
using it.
TIP
Getting back to recent
Apps
- Press and hold Home key,
then a screen will display a
listing the applications you
used recently
8.
Copy LG PC Suite from
SD Card
The LG PC Suite IV is a program
that helps you connect your
mobile phone to a PC using a
USB data communication cable,
so that you can use the functions
of the mobile phone on your PC.
Major Functions of the LG PC
Suite IV
• Create, edit and delete phone
data conveniently
• Synchronise data from a PC
& phone (Contacts, Calendar,
Message(SMS), Bookmark,Call
log)
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• Transfer multimedia files
(photos, videos, music)
conveniently with a simple
drag & drop between a PC and
phone
• Transfer the messages from a
phone to a PC
• Use your phone as a Modem
• S/W update without loosing
your data
Installing LG PC Suite from
your microSD memory card
Insert your microSD memory
1
card on your phone. ( It may
already be inserted on your
phone.)
Before connecting the USB
2
data cable, make sure that
the Mass storage only mode
is enabled on your phone. (On
the applications menu, choose
Settings > SD card & phone
storage, then select Mass
storage only check box.)
Connect your phone through
3
USB data cable to your PC.
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• In the status bar, drag the
4
USB icon.
• Choose USB Connected and
Mount.
• You can view the mass
storage content on your PC
and transfer the files.
• Copy the ‘LGPCSuiteIV’
5
folder on your mass storage
to your PC.
• Run ‘LGInstaller.exe’ file
on your PC and follow the
instructions.
* When LG PCSuite IV installation
completed, disable Mass storage
only mode to run LG PCSuite IV.
NOTE: Please do not remove or
delete other program fi le installed
on your memory card this may
cause to damage your preinstalled application on the phone.
9.
Connecting your phone
to a computer via USB
NOTE: To synchronise your phone
via USB cable with your PC, you
need to install the LG PC suite
program on your PC. You can
download this program from the
LG website (www.lg.com) .Go to
http://www.lg.com and select your
region, country & language.Visit
LG Website for more information.
As PC suite is embedded at
inboxed SD card. you can simply
copy it to your PC.
LG-C555 does not support:
- PC Connection via Bluetooth
- LG Air Sync (Web Sync,
R-Click)
- OSP (On Screen Phone)
- To-do in Calendar
- Memo
- Java Application
User’s guide for PC Suite IV is in
Help menu after install PC Suite
IV.
1
Use the USB cable with your
phone to connect the phone to
a USB port on your computer.
You receive a notification that
the USB is connected.
Open the Notification drawer
2
and touch USB connected.
Touch Turn On USB storage
3
to confirm that you want to
transfer files between your
phone’s microSD card and the
computer.
When the phone is connected
as USB storage, you receive
a notification. Your phone’s
microSD card is mounted as a
drive on your computer. You can
now copy files to and from the
microSD card.
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Important notice
10. Unlock screen when
using data connection
Your display will go dark if
untouched for a period of time
when using data connection. To
turn on your LCD screen, just
touch it.
Note: When uninstalling PC
Suite IV, USB and Bluetooth
Drivers are not automatically
removed. Therefore, they must
be uninstalled manually.
Tip! To use a microSD card on
your phone again, you need to
open the Notifi cation drawer and
touch "Turn off USB storage".
During this time, you can’t
access the microSD card from
your phone, so you can’t use
applications that rely on the
microSD card, such as Camera,
Gallery and Music.
To disconnect your phone from
the computer, carefully follow
your computer’s instructions to
disconnect USB devices correctly,
to avoid losing information on the
card.
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Safely disconnect the USB
1
device on your computer.
Open the Notification drawer
2
and touch Turn off USB
storage.
Touch Turn off in the dialog
3
that opens.
11.
Hold Phone straight
up
Please hold the mobile phone
straight up as a regular phone.
While making/receiving calls or
sending/receiving data, try to
avoid holding the lower part of
the phone where the antenna is
located. It may affect call quality.
12. When Screen freezes
If the phone does not respond
to user input or the screen
freezes:
Remove the battery, insert it
again and power on the phone.
If it still does not work, please
contact to the service centre
(center).
13. Do not connect your
phone When you
power on/off your PC
Make sure to disconnect your
phone and PC via data cable as
it might have errors on your PC.
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Before using the mobile phone, please read fi rst!
How to save music/video
files to the phone
Connect your phone to the PC
using the USB cable.
Touch and drag down the
Notification Bar on the Home
screen. Touch USB connected
> Turn on USB storage >
Open folder to view files.
If you didn't install the LG
Android Platform Driver on your
PC, you need set it manually.
For more information, refer to
'Transferring files using mass
storage devices'.
Save music or video fi les
from the PC to the phone's
removable storage.
You may copy or move files from
•
the PC to the phone's removable
storage using a card reader.
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How to play music/video
files to the phone
Playing music fi les
Locate the file you want in the
list and select it to play.
Playing video fi les
Locate the file you want in the
list and select it to play.
How to send data from
your phone via Bluetooth
Sending data via Bluetooth:
You can send data via Bluetooth
by running a corresponding
application, not from Bluetooth
menu, unlike regular mobile
phones.
Sending pictures: Run the
•
Gallery application and select
Picture
>
Menu. Touch Share
and select Bluetooth
If Bluetooth is turned on and
select Scan for devices
Choose the device you want to
send data to from the list.
>
Check
>
Exporting contacts: Run the
•
Contacts application. Touch
the address you want to export
to. Touch Menu and select
Share
>
Bluetooth
>
>
>
>
Bluetooth
Check
>
Touch
Select
If Bluetooth is turned on and
select Scan for devices
Choose the device you want to
send data to from the list.
Sending multi-selected
•
contacts: Run the Contacts
application. To select more than
one contact press the Menu
Key and touch Multiselect.
Select the contacts you want
to send or press the Menu key
and touch Select all
Share
>
Bluetooth
all. Select Share
>
Check If Bluetooth is turned
on and select Scan for devices
>
Choose the device you want
to send data to from the list.
Connecting to FTP (Only the
•
FTP server is supported on
this handset): Select "Settings"
>
"Wireless & networks"
"Bluetooth settings". Then,
select the "Discoverable"
checkbox and Search for this
phone from other devices.
Choose this phone from the list.
Pair with the phone and connect
to the FTP server.
TIP: The version is Bluetooth
2.1 EDR and certified by
Bluetooth SIG. It is compatible
with other Bluetooth SIG
certified devices.
If you want to search for this
•
phone from other devices,
go to "Settings" > "Wireless
& networks" > "Bluetooth
settings".
Then, select the "Discoverable"
checkbox.
The checkbox is cleared after
120 seconds.
>
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Getting to know your phone
To turn the phone on, press and hold the Power key for 3
seconds.
To turn the phone off, press the Power key for 3 seconds
and touch Power Off.
Earpiece
Home key
- Returns to the
home screen from
any screen.
Menu key
- Check what
options are
available.
Send key
WARNING: Placing a heavy object on the phone or sitting on it
can damage its LCD and touch-screen functionalities.
NOTES:
• All screen shots in this guide are simulated. Actual displays
may vary.
• Instructions to perform tasks in this guide are based on the
default phone settings and may change depending on the
software version on your phone.
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Back key
- Returns to the previous
screen.
Search key
- Search the web and
contents in your phone.
Power/Lock key
- Powers your phone
on/off by pressing and
holding the key.
- Turns the screen off
and locks the phone.
Shift Key - Press
once to capitalise
the next letter you
type. Double tap
for all caps.
Function Key -
Press once to enter the
next number or symbols
you type. Double tap for
all number or symbols.
Back key - Returns to
the previous screen.
Delete Key
Enter Key -
Tap to create
a new line in
the message
field.
Space Key
Search key -
Search the web and
contents in your
phone.
Menu key - Check
what options are
available.
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Getting to know your phone
Stereo earphone connector
Volume keys
- On the home screen: controls ringer volume.
- During a call: controls your earpiece volume.
- When playing a track: controls media volume.
Charger, micro USB cable connector
SIM card slot
Back cover
Battery
micro SD memory
card slot
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Camera lens
Installing the SIM card
and battery
Before you can start exploring
your new phone, you’ll need to
set it up. To insert the SIM card
and battery:
Hold the phone with both
1
hands and use the fingernail
cutout at the top of the phone
to pull open the battery cover
(as shown below).
Slide the SIM card into the
2
SIM card slot. Make sure the
gold contact area on the card
is facing downwards.
3
Align the battery contacts with
the terminals near the bottom
of the phone, then press the
battery into place.
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Getting to know your phone
Replace the battery cover
4
over the back of the phone
(as demonstrated below).
Apply a steady downward
pressure until the battery
cover clicks into place.
Charging your phone
Your LG-C555 comes with a wall
adapter and a USB cable which
connect together to charge your
phone. To charge your phone:
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NOTICE: Please use
only an approved charging
accessory to charge your LG
phone. Improper handling of
the charger port, as well as
the use of an incompatible
charger, may cause damage
to your phone and void the
warranty.
Connect the wall adapter and
1
USB cable as shown. The LG
logo on the USB cable should
face toward you.
2
Gently uncover the Accessory/
Charger port, then plug one
end of the USB cable into the
phone’s charger port and the
other end into an electrical
outlet. The charge time varies
depending upon the battery
level.
Battery temperature
protection
Though extremely rare, if the
battery becomes overheated, the
phone will automatically turn off.
Battery charge level
You can find the battery charge
level at the top right of the
screen. When the battery level
becomes low, the phone will
notify you. Once the battery
level becomes exceedingly low,
the phone will shut off without
notice. As a result, unsaved
items may be lost.
NOTE: The battery must
be fully charged initially to
improve battery lifetime. The
LG-C555 has an internal
antenna. Be careful not to
scratch or damage this rear
area, as that will cause loss
of performance.
Installing the memory
card
To store multimedia files, such
as captured images and videos,
you must insert a memory card
into your phone.
NOTE: The LG-C555 supports
up to a 32GB memory card.
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Getting to know your phone
To insert a memory card:
Turn the phone off before
1
inserting or removing the
memory card. Remove the
back cover.
2
Slide the slot protection
upwards to unlock it and flip
it up to open it. Then insert
the memory card into the slot,
making sure the gold contact
area is facing downwards.
Then flip the slot protection
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down to close it.
Slide the slot protection
3
downwards to lock it and
replace the battery cover.
WARNING!
or remove the memory
card when the phone is on.
Otherwise, it may damage the
memory card as well as your
phone, and the data stored
on the memory card may be
corrupted.
Do not insert
Formatting the memory
card
Your memory card may already
be formatted. If it isn’t, you must
format it before you can use it.
NOTE: All files on the
memory card are deleted
when you format it.
From the Home screen, touch
1
the Applications to open the
applications menu.
Scroll and touch Settings.
2
Scroll and touch SD card &
3
phone storage.
Touch Unmount SD Card
4
and OK to confirm.
Touch Format SD card, then
5
confirm your choice.
If you set the pattern lock,
6
enter the pattern lock and
select Erase Everything. The
card will then be formatted
and ready to use.
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Getting to know your phone
NOTE: If there is content on
your memory card, the folder
structure may be different
after formatting since all the
files will be deleted.
TIP: If your memory card
is already unmounted,
you can use the following
step to format it. Touch the
Applications
SD card & phone storage
Format SD Card.
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>
Settings >
>
Your Home screen
Touch screen tips
Here are some tips on how to
navigate around your phone.
Touch - To choose a menu/
option or open an application,
touch it.
Touch and hold - To open an
options menu or grab an object
you want to move, touch and
hold it.
Drag - To scroll through a list or
move slowly, drag across the
touch screen.
Flick - To scroll through a list
or move quickly, flick across the
touch screen (drag quickly and
release).
NOTE:
To select an item, touch
•
the icon.
Do not to press too hard;
•
the touch screen is sensitive
enough to pick up a light,
firm touch.
•
Use the tip of your finger to
touch the option you want.
Be careful not to touch any
other keys.
Lock your phone
When you are not using your
LG-C555, press the Power/Lock
Key to lock your phone. This
helps prevent accidental presses
and saves battery power.
Also, if you do not use the phone
for a while, the Home screen or
current screen you are viewing,
is replaced with the lock screen
to conserve battery life.
If there are any programs
•
running when you lock the
phone, they may be still running
in lock mode. It is recommended
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Your Home screen
to exit all programs before
entering lock mode to avoid
unnecessary charges. (e.g.,
phone call, web access and data
communications)
Setting an unlock pattern:
You can draw your own unlock
pattern by connecting four or
more dots.
When the phone’s screen locks
and you have set an unlock
pattern, press the Power/Lock
Key and draw the pattern to
unlock it.
Caution: To set an unlock
pattern, you must first create
a Google mail account.
Unlock screen
Whenever your LG-C555 is not
in use, it will return to the lock
screen. Drag the unlock icon
from left to right to unlock the
screen.
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Silent Mode
From the Notification Bar, touch
the
icon to set Silent Mode
(the
icon is displayed if the
Vibrate menu is set to Never or
Only when not in Silent mode;
otherwise, the
displayed). If you don't have an
unlock pattern set, simply drag
to the left.
To wake up your phone, press
Send or Power/Lock key. The
lock screen will appear. Touch
the lock icon and drag your
finger to the right to unlock your
Home screen. The last screen
you were working on opens.
icon is
Home screen
Simply swipe your finger to the
left or right to view your Home
screen panels.
You can also customize each
panel with widgets and shortcuts
to your favorite applications,
folders and wallpapers.
NOTE: Some screen images
may be different depending
on your phone provider.
In your LG Home screen, you
can view quick keys at the
bottom of the screen. The
quick keys provide easy, onetouch access to the functions
you use the most.
Touch the Phone to bring
up the touch-dialling pad to
make a call.
Touch the Messaging icon
to access the messaging menu.
Here, you can create a new
message.
Touch the Applications at
the bottom of the screen to view
all your installed applications.
Adding widgets to your
Home screen
You can customize your Home
screen by adding shortcuts,
widgets, or folders to it. For more
convenience using your phone,
add your favorite widgets on the
Home screen.
From the Home screen, touch
1
the Menu
or touch and hold an empty
part of the Home screen.
On the Add to Home screen
2
menu, touch the type of item
you want to add.
For example, touch Folders
from the list to add a specific
folder to your Home screen.
Then browse and choose
the specific folder you want
to add.
Key
and select Add
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Your Home screen
You will see a new folder’s
3
icon on the Home screen.
Touch and hold the icon to
drag it to the desired location
on the desired panel. Release
your finger from the screen to
place the icon on the desired
location.
TIP: To add an application
icon to Home screen, touch
and hold an application icon
from the Application menu
and drag it to the desired
panel.
TIP: To delete an application
icon from the Home screen,
touch and hold the shortcut
icon you want to delete and
drag it to the
bottom of the screen.
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icon at the
Getting back to
a recently used
applications
Press and hold the Home
1
Key
. The screen will show
you a pop-up with icons of
applications that you've used
recently.
2
Touch an icon to open the
desired application or touch
Key
the Back
current application or screen.
to return to the
Notification Bar
The Notification Bar runs across
the top of your screen.
Touch and slide the Notification
Bar down with your finger or
from the Home screen, press
the Menu
Notifications. Here, you can
check and manage Wi-Fi,
Bluetooth, GPS status as well as
other notifications.
Key
and select
Wi-Fi
Bluetooth
GPS
3G
connection
Ring
Viewing the Status bar
The Status bar uses different
icons to display phone
information, such as signal
strength, new messages, battery
life, and active Bluetooth and
data connections.
Below is a table explaining the
meaning of icons you’re likely to
see in the Status bar.
[Status bar]
Icon Description
No SIM card installed
No signal
Connected to a Wi-Fi
network
Wired headset
connected
Call forwarded
Call on hold
Speakerphone is on
Phone microphone is
muted
Missed call
Bluetooth is on
Connected to a
Bluetooth device
System warning
Alarm is set
New voicemail
Flight mode is set
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Your Home screen
Icon Description
Silent mode is set
Vibrate mode is set
No microSD card
installed
Battery is fully charged
Battery is charging
Data in
Data out
Data in and out
Phone is connected via
USB cable
Downloading data
Uploading data
GPS is on
Receiving location data
from GPS
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Onscreen Keyboard
You can also enter text using
the onscreen keyboard. The
onscreen keyboard displays
automatically on the screen
when you need to enter text. To
manually display the keyboard,
simply touch a text field where
you want to enter text.
Qwerty Keypad (Phone
Keypad)
Shift Key - Touch once
to capitalise the next letter you
type. Double-tap for all caps.
XT9 Key - Turn on or off XT9
Mode.
Setting key
Number and Symbols
Key - Touch to change input to
number and symbol entry. caps.
Enter Key
Language Key - Tap to
change the On-screen Keyboard
language.
Delete Key
Go forward or backword
between letters.
Entering text
Keypad
Tap to change between the
number, symbol, and text keypads.
Use
to swap between
lowercase and uppercase. The
coloured circle on the button tells
you if uppercase is locked on
(green) or if it is just on for one
character (orange).
To enter a space, touch
Tip! To switch between Qwerty
Keypad and Phone Keypad,
Touch
Layouts.
and choose Keyboard
.
Abc mode
This mode allows you to enter
letters by touching the key
labelled with the required letter
once, twice, three or four times
until the letter is displayed.
123 mode
This mode allows you to enter
numbers in a text message (a
telephone number, for example)
more quickly. Touch the keys
corresponding to the required
digits before manually switching
back to the appropriate text entry
mode.
Entering accented letters
When you select French or
Spanish as the text entry
language, you can enter special
French or Spanish characters
(e.g., “a”).
After the corresponding letter
character disappears, press the
same key repeatedly until you
see the special character you
want.
Example
To input, press and hold the “a”
key.
After the letter “a...” disappears,
keep your finger pressed on the
screen and slide left or right to
select the desired character.
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Applications
Multi-tasking is easy with
Android because open
applications keep running
even when you open another
application. There’s no need
to quit an application before
opening another. Use and
switch among several open
applications. Android
each application, stopping and
starting them as needed, to
ensure that idle applications
don’t consume resources
unnecessarily.
Opening an application
• Open an application simply
by touching its icon on the
screen.
Opening multiple applications
Press the Home Key
1
to minimize the current
application.
NOTE: If the application icon you
want is on your Home screen,
simply touch it to open and use it.
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TM
manages
Touch the Application
2
Launcher icon (
Touch the application icon you
3
)
want to open.
Switching between multiple
applications
1. Press and hold the Home
Key
A small window opens with
icons of applications that
you’ve used recently.
2. Touch an icon to open the
application. Or touch the
Back Key
to return to the
previous screen.
Adding application icons to
the Home screen
Customize your Home screen
with the applications you use
most often.
1. Access the Application
Launcher screen.
2. Touch and hold the application
icon you want to add to your
Home screen. The phone will
vibrate and the Home screen
will appear, you can place the
application icon.
3. Lift your finger, or drag the
icon to where you want it
on the screen, then lift your
finger.
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Google Account Set-up
The first time you open a Google
application on your phone, you
will be required to sign in with
your existing Google account.
If you do not have a Google
account, you’re prompted to
create one.
Creating your Google
account
From the Home screen, touch
the Applications
the applications menu.
Tap Google mail and then
1
Next
>
Create to start the
Google Mail™ set up wizard.
Touch a text field to open the
2
touch keyboard, and enter
your name and username for
your Google account. When
entering text, you can move to
the next text field by touching
Next on the keyboard.
When you’re finished
3
inputting your username,
touch Next. Your phone then
communicates with Google
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to open
servers to verify username
availability.
Then follow the instructions
4
and enter the required and
optional information about the
account.
Signing in your Google
account
Enter your e-mail address and
1
password, then tap Sign in.
After sign in, you can use
2
Google Mail™ and take
advantages of Google
services on your phone.
Once you have set up your
3
Google account on your
phone, your phone will be
automatically synchronized
with your Google account on
the web. (It depends on your
synchronization settings.)
After sign in, you can use
Google Mail™, Google Calendar,
Android Market™ and Google
Maps™;
Download applications from
Android Market™; back up your
settings to Google servers; and
take advantage of other Google
services on your phone.
IMPORTANT
Some applications, such as
•
Calendar, work only with the
first Google Account you add.
If you plan to use more than
one Google Account with your
phone, be sure to sign into the
one you want to use with such
applications first. When you sign
in, your contacts, Google mail
messages, Calendar events, and
other information from these
applications and services on the
web are synchronized with your
phone. You will be prompted to
sign in or to create a Google
Account the first time you start
an application that requires one,
such as Google mail or Android
Market™.
If you want to use the backup
•
feature to restore your settings
to this phone from another
phone that was running Android
release 2.0 or later, you must
enable that option during set up.
If you have an enterprise
•
account through your company
or other organization, your IT
department may have special
instructions on how to sign into
that account.
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Call
Making a call
From the Home screen, touch
1
to open the dialpad.
Enter the number on the
2
dialpad. To delete a digit,
touch the Clear icon
3
Touch the Call icon
make a call.
4
To end a call, touch the End
icon
.
TIP: To enter “+” to make
international calls, touch and
hold down
Calling your contacts
Touch
1
contact list.
2
Scroll through the contact list
or touch Search and enter
the first letter(s) of the contact
you want to call.
In the contact list, touch the
3
contact you want to call.
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.
to open your
Answering and rejecting
a call
When the screen is locked
When your phone rings, drag the
Answer icon
.
Drag the Decline icon
to
the left to reject an incoming
call. Drag the Excuse msg bar
upwards from the bottom if you
want to send a message to the
caller. If the caller is unknown,
the Excuse msg bar is not
available.
When the screen is unlocked
When your phone rings, touch
the Answer icon
Decline icon
incoming call.
Touch the Send SMS button if
you want to send a message
to the caller. If the caller is
unknown, the Send SMS button
is not available.
to the right.
Touch the
.
to reject an
to
Adjusting call volume
To adjust the In-call volume
during a call, press the volume
keys on the right side of the
phone.
Making a second call
During your initial call, touch
1
.
2
Dial the number, or search
your contacts to select the
number you want to call.
Touch the Call icon
3
connect the call.
4
Both calls will be displayed on
the call screen. Your initial call
will be put on hold.
Touch
5
6
NOTE: You will be charged
for each call you make.
to swap between
calls or touch
conference call.
To end active calls, touch
End.
to
to make a
Viewing your Call logs
From the Home screen, touch
and choose the Call log tab.
From the Call log, you can view
a complete list of all dialed,
received, and missed calls.
TIP: Touch any single call log
entry to view the date, time,
and duration of the call.
TIP: Press the Menu Key,
then touch Clear call log to
delete all the recorded items.
Call settings
You can configure phone call
settings, such as call forwarding,
and other special features
offered by your carrier.
From the Home screen, press
1
and touch Settings.
2
Touch Call settings.
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Contacts
You can add contacts on your
phone and synchronize them
with the contacts in your Google
Account or other accounts that
support syncing contacts.
Searching for a contact
On the home screen, touch
1
, and touch to open
your Contacts.
Adding a new contact
From the Home screen,
1
touch
and enter the new
contact’s number, then press
the Menu Key, touch Add to
contacts and then Create
new contact.
If you want to add a picture to
2
the new contact, touch
Choose from Take a picture
or Pick from gallery.
Select the contact type by
3
touching
Touch a category of contact
4
information and enter the
details about your contact.
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.
Touch Done.
5
Favorite contacts
You can classify frequently called
contacts as favorites.
To add a contact to your
favorites
On the home screen, touch
1
, and touch to open
your Contacts.
Touch the star to the right of
2
the contact’s name. The star
turns gold and is added to
your favorites.
To remove a contact from
your favorites list
On the home screen, touch
1
, and touch to open
your Contacts.
.
Touch the Favorites tab and
2
choose a contact to view its
details.
Touch the gold star to the
3
right of the contact’s name.
The star turns grey and the
contact is removed from your
favorites.
Messaging/E-mail
Messaging
Your LG-C555 combines SMS
and MMS into one intuitive,
easy-to-use menu.
Sending a message
Touch the Messaging icon
1
on the Home screen, and
touch New message to open
a blank message.
Enter a contact name or
2
number in the To field. As
you enter the contact name,
matching contacts appear.
You can touch a suggested
recipient. You can also add
multiple recipients.
NOTE: You will be charged
for a text message for every
recipient you send the
message to.
Touch the text field to start
3
composing a message.
Press the Menu Key to open
4
the options menu. Choose
from Add subject, Attach,
Send, Insert Smiley and
More
Touch Send to send your
5
message.
The message screen opens,
where you can view your sent
message. Responses appear
on the screen. As you view
and send additional messages,
a message thread is created.
WARNING:
WARNING:
The 160-
If an
character limit may vary from
country to country depending
on how the SMS is coded and
language.
image, video, or audio fi le is
added to an SMS message, it
will be automatically converted
into an MMS message, and
you will be charged accordingly.
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Messaging/E-mail
NOTE: When you get
an SMS message during
a call, you will hear a ring
notification.
Threaded box
Messages (SMS, MMS)
exchanged with another party
can be displayed in chronological
order so that you can
conveniently see an overview of
your conversation.
Using smilies
Liven up your messages using
smilies.
When writing a new message,
press the Menu key, then
choose Insert smiley.
Changing your message
settings
Your LG-C555 message settings
are predefined, so you can send
messages immediately. You can
change the settings based on
your preferences.
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Opening Email and the
Accounts Screen
You can use the Email
application to read email from
services other than Google mail.
The Email application supports
the following account types:
POP3, IMAP and Exchange.
To open the Email application
From the Home screen, touch
•
Email.
The first time you open the
Email application, a setup
wizard opens to help you add an
email account.
After the initial setup, Email
displays the contents of your
Inbox (if you have only one
account) or the Accounts screen
(if you have multiple accounts).
The Accounts screen
The Accounts screen lists your
Combined Inbox and each of
your email accounts.
Open the Email application.
1
If you’re not on the Account
screen, press the Menu Key
and touch Accounts.
Select the Email service
2
provider.
- Touch to open your
Combined Inbox, with messages
sent to all of your accounts.
- Touch to open a list of your
starred messages.
- Touch the folder icon to
open the account’s folders.
You can touch an account to
view its Inbox. The account from
which you send email by default
is indicated with a checkmark.
To open your Combined Inbox
If you have configured Email to
send and receive email from
more than one account, you
can view all messages sent to
all accounts in your Combined
Inbox.
Touch Email.
1
Touch Combined Inbox
2
(in the Accounts screen).
Messages in the Combined
Inbox are color coded along
their left sides, by account,
using the same colors that
are used for your accounts in
the Accounts screen.
Only your account’s most recent
emails are downloaded to your
phone. To download older email
messages, touch Load more
messages at the bottom of the
emails list.
Composing and Sending
Email
To compose and send a
message
1
While in the Email
application, press the Menu
Key and touch Compose.
Enter an address for the
2
message’s intended recipient.
As you enter text, matching
addresses are offered from
your Contacts. Separate
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Messaging/E-mail
multiple addresses with
commas.
Press the Menu Key and
3
touch Add Cc/Bcc to
copy other contacts/email
addresses to the message.
Compose your message.
4
Press the Menu Key and
5
touch Add attachment to
send a photo
videos, audio and other files.
Touch the Send button.
6
If you’re not ready to send
the message, touch the Save
as draft button to save it in
a Drafts folder. Touch a draft
message in a Drafts folder
to resume working on it.
Your message will also be
saved as a draft if you touch
the Back Key
sending it. Touch the Discard
button to abandon and delete
a message, including any
saved drafts. If you aren’t
connected to a network, for
example, if you’re working in
airplane mode, the messages
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>
pictures,
before
that you send are stored in
your Drafts folder until you’re
connected to a network again.
If it contains any pending
messages, the Drafts is
displayed on the Accounts
screen.
Please note that messages sent
using an Exchange account will
not be located on the phone;
they will, however, be located on
the Exchange server itself.
If you want to see your sent
messages in the Sent folder
(or with the Sent label), you will
often need to open the Sent
folder/label and select Refresh
from the options menu.
Working with Account
Folders
Each account has Inbox,
Outbox, Sent, and Drafts folders.
Depending on the features
supported by your account’s
service provider, you may have
additional folders.
Adding and Editing Email
Accounts
To add an email account
Press the Menu Key and
1
touch Add account.
Touch the Next button.
2
Touch the type of account you
would like to add.
Then enter your email
3
address and password and
touch Next.
Enter a name for the account,
4
confirm how you want your
name to appear in outgoing
mail, then touch the Done
button.
To change an account’s
settings
Open the Accounts screen.
1
Touch and hold the account
2
you want to change.
In the menu that opens, touch
3
Account settings.
To delete an email account
Open the Accounts screen.
1
Touch and hold the account
2
you want to delete.
Touch Remove account in
3
the menu that opens.
Touch the OK button in the
4
dialog box to confirm that you
want to delete the account.
Social Networking
With your phone, you can enjoy
social networking and manage
your micro-blog in online
communities. You can update
your current status, upload
photos and view your friends’
status updates in real-time.
You can add your Facebook,
Twitter accounts to your phone.
If you don’t have an account, you
can visit their sites to set it up.
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Messaging/E-mail Ca
NOTE: An additional costs
may be incurred when
connecting and using online
services. Check your data
charges with your network
provider.
Adding your account to
your phone
From the Home screen,
1
choose a SNS application you
want to use.
Enter your e-mail address
2
and password for you account
then touch Log in.
Touch your community to see
3
your current status.
TIP: If you add a social
networking widget on your
Home screen, the widget
will show your status when
your phone updates from the
network. You can also access
the social community directly
by touching the widget.
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Viewing and updating
your status
Choose a community you
1
want to access.
Update your status with
2
comments or upload photos.
NOTE: This is dependent on
network services.
TIP: You can use information
about friends only in SNS or
sync all data to Contacts.
Removing accounts on
your phone
Touch the Menu Key and touch
Settings
>
Choose an account you want to
delete
Accounts & sync >
>
Remove account.
Camera
Getting to know the viewfinder
Brightness – This defines and controls the amount of sunlight
entering the image. Slide the brightness indicator along the bar,
towards “-” for a lower brightness image, or towards “+” for a higher
brightness image.
Zoom – Zoom in or zoom out. Alternatively, you can use the side
volume keys.
Video mode – Slide down
this icon to switch to video
mode.
Taking a photo
Gallery – This enables you
to access your saved photos
from within the camera
mode. Simply touch, and your
gallery will appear on the
Settings – Touch this icon to open
the settings menu. See Using the
advanced settings.
Colour effect – Choose a colour tone for your new photo.
NOTE: You need to insert a memory card fi rst to take a picture. Without
inserting a memory card, you will not be able to take a picture or save
the picture you have taken.
screen.
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Camera
Taking a quick photo
Open the Camera application.
1
Holding the phone
2
horizontally, point the lens
towards the subject you want
to photograph.
Touch the shutter icon
3
Once you’ve taken the
photo
Your captured photo will appear
on the screen.
Touch to share your
Share
photo via Bluetooth,
Email, Facebook,
Gmail, Messaging,
Picasa or Twitter.
NOTE: Additional charges
may apply when MMS
messages are used while
roaming.
Touch to use the image
Set as
as Contact icon or
Wallpaper.
Touch to edit the
Rename
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name of the selected
picture.
Touch to delete the image.
Touch to take another photo
immediately. Your current
photo will be saved.
Touch to view the photo in
.
the Gallery.
Using the advanced
settings
In the viewfinder, touch to
open the advanced options.
You can change the camera
setting by scrolling the menu.
After selecting the option, touch
the Back Key.
Image size – Touch to set the
size (in pixels) of the picture
you take. Select a pixel value
from the numerical options: 3M
(2048x1536), 2M (1600x1200),
1M (1280x960), VGA
(640x480), QVGA (320x240).
ISO – The ISO rating determines
the sensitivity of the camera’s
light sensor. The higher the ISO,
the more sensitive the camera
will be. This is useful under
darker conditions when you
cannot use the flash. Select from
ISO values of Auto, 400,200
and 100.
White balance – Choose from
Auto, Incandescent, Sunny,
Fluorescent, and 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.
Image quality – Choose from
Super Fine, Fine, and Normal.
The finer the quality, the sharper
the photo. However, the file size
will increase as a result, which
means you’ll be able to store
fewer photos in the memory.
Auto review – If you set Auto
review on, it will show you the
picture you have just taken
automatically.
Shutter sound – Select one of
the four shutter sounds.
Tag location – Activate to use
your phone’s location-based
services. Take pictures wherever
you are and tag them with the
location. If you upload tagged
pictures to a blog that supports
geotagging, you can see the
pictures displayed on a map.
NOTE: This function is only
available when GPS is active.
Reset – Restore all camera
settings to default.
– Touch whenever you
want to know how this function
operates. This provides you with
a quick guide.
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Camera Vi
TIP: When you exit the
camera, all settings will
return to their defaults,
except image size and image
quality. Any nondefault
settings must be reset, such
as Color effect and ISO.
Check these before you take
your next photo.
TIP: The settings menu
is superimposed over the
viewfinder, so when you
change elements of the
image color or quality, you
will see a preview of the
image change behind the
settings menu.
Viewing your saved
photos
You can access your saved
1
photos from within the
camera mode. Just touch
and touch the screen then
you will be directed to the
Gallery.
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TIP: Flick left or right to view
other photos or videos.
- Touch to see a slideshow.
- Touch to share the
contents or delete
Touch More for the following
options below.
Details - Check information
of contents.
Set as - Set as contact icon
or wallpaper.
Crop -Crop your photo. Move
your finger across the screen
to select the area.
Rotate Left / Rotate Right
- Rotate left or right.
Video camera
Getting to know the viewfinder
Brightness – This defines and controls the amount of sunlight
entering the Video. Slide the brightness indicator along the bar,
towards “-” for a lower brightness Video, or towards “+” for a
higher brightness Video.
Zoom – Zoom in or zoom out. Alternatively, you can use the
side volume keys. Before starting to record a video, you can use
the zoom function. You cannot control the zoom function during
recording.
Camera mode – Slide
up this icon to switch to
camera mode.
Start recording
Gallery – This enables you
to access your saved photos
& videos from within the
video camera mode. Simply
touch, and your gallery will
Settings – Touch this icon to
open the settings menu. See
Using the advanced settings.
Duration – Set a duration limit for your video. Choose between
Normal and MMS to limit the maximum size to send as an MMS
message. If you set as an MMS, you can record a 300kb video.
TIP! When choosing an MMS duration, the Video
size will be set as QCIF and you can shoot longer videos.
appear on the screen.
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Video camera
Shooting a quick video
Slide the camera mode button
1
down. The icon will change
to
.
The video camera’s viewfinder
2
will appear on the screen.
Holding the phone horizontally,
3
point the lens towards the
subject of the video.
Press the capture button once
4
to start recording.
5
REC will appear at the bottom
of the viewfinder with a timer
showing the length of the
video.
6
Touch on the screen to
stop recording.
After shooting a video
A still image representing your
video will appear on the screen.
Play
Touch to play the video.
Share
Touch to share your
video as Bluetooth,
Email, Gmail,
Messaging or
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YouTube™.
NOTE: Additional charges
may apply when MMS
messages are used while
roaming.
Touch to edit the
Rename
name of selected
video.
Touch to delete the video
you just recorded and
confirm by touching OK.
The viewfinder will reappear.
Touch to shoot another
video right away. Your
current video will be saved.
Touch to access the Gallery
and view your recorded
video.
Using the advanced
settings
Using the viewfinder, touch
to open the advanced options.
Adjust the video camera setting
by scrolling the menu. After
selecting the option, touch the
Back key.
Video size – Touch to set the
video size: VGA (640x480),
QVGA (320x240) or QCIF
(176x144).
White balance – The white
balance ensures any the white
areas in your video are realistic.
To enable your camera to adjust
the white balance correctly,
you may need to determine the
light conditions. Choose from
Auto, Incandescent, Sunny,
Fluorescent, and Cloudy.
Color effect – Choose a color
tone to use for your new view.
Video Quality – Choose from
Super fine, Fine and Normal.
Audio recording – Choose
Mute to record a video without
sound.
Auto review – If you have Auto
review on, it will automatically
show you the video you just
recorded.
Reset
– Reset all the video
camera settings.
– Touch whenever you
want to know how this function
operates. This provides you with
a quick guide.
TIP: You can change a
video shot in color to black
and white or sepia, but you
cannot change a black-andwhite or sepia video to color.
Watching your saved
videos
In the viewfinder, touch .
1
Your gallery will appear on the
2
screen.
Touch a video to start playing
3
it automatically.
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Your photos and videos
Adjusting the volume
when viewing a video
To adjust the volume of a video
while it is playing, use the
volume keys on the right hand
side of the phone.
Setting a photo as
wallpaper
Touch the photo you want to
1
set as wallpaper to open it.
Touch the screen to open the
2
options menu, then touch
Menu.
3
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Touch More
Wallpaper.
>
Set as >
Multimedia
You can store multimedia files to a
memory card to have easy access
to all your image and video files.
Touch Gallery. A list of all your
albums is displayed.
NOTE:
Make sure you install a
memory card into the phone
to save photos and access all
your pictures. Without a memory
card, the phone will not display
any photos or videos (excluding
Picasa images, which are in your
Picasa album).
View model
When you open the Gallery
application, your albums will be
displayed in Folder view mode.
Touching an album displays
your images in Grid view mode.
If you touch an image, it will be
displayed in Full view mode.
Timeline view
The LG-C555 Gallery also
provides a timeline view of your
photos and videos. From Grid
view mode, drag
right to display your photos by
date and location.
to the
My Images options menu
Select a photo, then press the
Menu
Key
available options.
twice to see the
Sending a photo
To send a photo, touch and
1
hold the photo you want.
Select Share. Choose from
Bluetooth, Messaging,
Email, YouTube, Gmail.
When you choose Email,
2
Google mail or Messaging,
your photo will be attached
to a message. Then you can
write and send the message
normally.
TIP: If you have an SNS
account and set it up on your
phone, you can share your
photo to the SNS community.
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Multimedia
Sending a video
1
To send a video, touch and
hold the video you want.
Select Share. Choose from
2
Bluetooth, Email, Gmail,
Messaging, Youtube.
When you choose Email,
3
Google mail or Messaging,
your video will be attached
to a message. Then you can
write and send the message
normally.
Using an image
Choose images to use as
wallpaper or identify callers.
1
Touch and hold a photo, then
touch More > Set as.
Choose from Contact icon or
2
Wallpaper.
Creating a slideshow
From Full view mode, you can
watch a slideshow so you don’t
have to open and close each
image.
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1
Touch Slideshow.
Checking your photo
You can view a photo’s detailed
information, such as Titles,
Type, Taken, Album, Location
and Size.
Touch and hold a photo, then
1
touch More > Details.
Transferring files using
USB mass storage
devices
To transfer fi les using USB
devices:
1
Connect the LG-C555 to a PC
using a USB cable.
2
If you didn't install the LG
Android Platform Driver
on your PC, you need to
change settings manually.
Touch Settings > SD Card
& Phone Storage > Mass
storage only.
Touch Turn on USB storage.
3
Once you are connected to
4
your PC via mass storage, you
can view the contents of SD
card and transfer file from it
by using you PC.
NOTE: You need to install an
SD card first. Without an SD
card, you cannot use USB
mass storage.
NOTE: If you installed the LG
Android Platform Driver, you
will see pop up with 'Turn on
USB storage' immediately.
Music
Your LG-C555 has a built-in
music player that lets you play
all your favorite tracks.
Playing a song
From the Home screen, touch
1
the Applications
select Music.
2
Touch Songs.
3
Select the song you want
to play.
4
Touch
5
Touch
song.
Touch
6
beginning of the song. Touch
the previous song.
To change the volume while
listening to music, press the up
and down volume keys on the
right hand side of the phone.
Touch and hold any song in
the list. It will display Play, Add
To Playlist, Use as phone
ringtone, Delete, Details, and
Search as options.
to pause the song.
to skip to the next
to go back to the
two times to go back to
and
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Multimedia
NOTE: Music file
copyrights may be protected
by international treaties and
national copyright laws.
Therefore, it may be
necessary to obtain
permission or a licence to
reproduce or copy music.
In some countries, national
laws prohibit private copying
of copyrighted material.
Before downloading or
copying the file, please check
the national laws of the
relevant country concerning
the use of such material.
Using the radio
Your LG-C555 has a built-in FM
radio so you can tune in to your
favorite stations and listen on
the go.
NOTE: You must attach your
headphones to listen to the
radio. Insert them into the
headphone jack.
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Searching for stations
You can tune in to radio stations
by searching for them manually
or automatically. They will then
be saved to specific channel
numbers, so you don’t have to
keep re-tuning in.
To tune in automatically
From the Home screen, touch
1
the Applications and select
FM radio.
Press the Menu Key and
2
touch Auto scan.
If there are pre-set channels,
3
you will see a pop-up with
'Reset all channels and start
Auto scan?'. If you choose
OK, all the pre-set channels
will be deleted and Auto scan
will start.
During Auto scanning, touch
4
Stop if you want to stop
scanning. Only the channels
scanned before stopping will
be saved.
NOTE: You can also manually
tune in to a station using the
displayed wheel.
Listening to the radio
Touch Listen Via and you can
1
choose to listen via Speaker
or Wired headset.
WARNING:
you connect a headset not
specifi cally made for radio
reception, radio reception may
be poor.
If
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Google applications
First, set up a Google
1
account. Enter your user
name and password.
After signing in, your contacts,
2
email, and calendar in
your Google account will
automatically synchronize with
your LG-C555.
Maps
Check your current location and
traffic and receive directions to
your destination. The LG-C555
must be connected to Wi-Fi or
3G/GPRS.
NOTE: Google Maps™
does not cover all cities and
countries.
Using options
Press the Menu Key to use the
following options:
Search
you are looking for.
Directions
you get directions to the place
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– Enter the place
– This will let
you are looking for. Touch
to input the data. Choose from
Contacts or Point on Map or
My current location.
Layers
view from Traffic to Satellite
or Terrain. Touch Latitude and
you will see the location of
your contacts from your Google
Account.
My Location
current location on the map.
Join Latitude
location with friends.
More
find Starred Places and more.
NOTE: While viewing Street
View for a location, press the
Menu Key and touch Compass
Mode to turn Compass Mode
on.
– You can switch
– Point to your
– Share your
– Clear the map or
Market
Android Market™ lets you
download useful applications and
games. If you install applications
and games from Android
Market™, they appear in the
applications menu. You can
check downloaded application
by pressing the Menu Key and
touching the Downloads tab.
You can also check other's
comment regarding an
application or you can post your
comments.
Select a category from My
1
apps and Games to browse
its contents. You can choose
from Top paid, Top free and
Just in.
Choose an application to
2
install.
NOTE: When you want to
finish the game, use the
Home or Back Key. You will
return to the Home screen.
You can also use the Menu
Key of the game.
WARNING:
your phone and personal data,
download applications only from
trusted sources, such as Android
Market™. If some applications
are not properly installed on
your phone, your phone may
not work normally or a serious
error can occur. You will need to
uninstall those applications and
all of its data and settings from
the phone.
To protect
Google Mail
Google Mail™ is configured
when you first access a Google
application and sign into your
Google Account.”
Depending on your
synchronization settings, Google
Mail™ on your phone is
automatically synchronized with
your Google Mail™ account on
the web.
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Google applications
Press the Menu Key, then touch
Refresh to send or receive
new emails and to synchronize
your emails with your Google
Mail™ account on the web.
Pressing the Menu Key, you
can compose an email, view
Accounts, Go to labels, Search
and More.
Talk
Google Talk™ is Google’s instant
messaging program. It lets you
communicate with other people
who also use Google Talk™.
Press the Menu Key for the
following available options:
All friends
friends on your friend’s list.
Add friend
to chat.
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– Displays all
– Send invitation
Search
search for a contact or a chat
saved to your Google mail
account.
Sign out
from chat. When you touch
the Talk icon from the Home
screen, you will be Signed
in automatically if you set
Automatically sign in active.
Settings
to adjust various Google Talk
settings.
More
all chats, check Invites and view
your Blocked list.
– Allows you to
– Signs you out
– Allows you
– Allows you to close
Utilities
Setting your alarm
From the Home screen, touch
1
the Applications and select
Clock.
If you want to add a new
2
alarm, touch
3
Touch Add alarm and set the
time. Then touch
on the alarm. After you set the
time, the LG-C555 will let you
know how much time is left
before the alarm sounds.
Set Repeat, Ringtone or
4
Vibrate and add Label to
name the alarm. Touch Done
to save the alarm.
Press the Menu
5
an alarm or adjust alarm
settings.
Using your calculator
From the Home screen, touch
1
the Applications and select
Calculator.
Touch the number keys to
2
enter numbers.
.
Key
to turn
to add
3
For simple calculations, touch
the function you want (+, –, x,
or ÷), followed by =.
For more complex
4
calculations, press the Menu
Key, touch Advanced panel,
then choose any of the
available functions.
Adding an event to your
calendar
From the Home screen, touch
1
the Applications and select
Calendar.
You must have or create
Google account to use
Calendar.
2
To check the event, touch the
date. To add a new event,
touch and hold the date, then
touch New event.
Enter the event name in the
3
What field. Check the date
and enter the time you want
your event to begin and finish.
Enter the location of the event
4
in the Where field.
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Utilities
If you would like to add a
5
note to your event, touch the
Description field and enter the
details.
If you want to repeat the
6
alarm, set Repetition, and set
Reminders, if necessary.
Touch Done to save the event
7
in the calendar. A colored
square in the calendar will
mark all days that have saved
events. An alarm will sound
at the event start time to help
you stay organized.
Changing your calendar
view
From the Home screen, touch
1
the Applications and select
Calendar. Press the Menu
Key.
Select one of the following
2
Calendar views: Day, Week,
Month.
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ThinkFree Office
ThinkFree Office allows you to
read documents and provides
limited edit functions for
Microsoft Word, Excel and
PowerPoint. You cannot edit
PDF files.
Touch and hold a file.
1
Depending on the file type,
the following options are
available: Open, Upload,
Rename, Move, Copy,
Delete, Send and Properties.
Using options
Press the Menu Key to use the
following options:
New – Add a new
Document, Spreadsheet,
Presentation or Folder.
Refresh – Refresh data.
Sort – Sort by Name, Date
or Size.
Preferences – Adjust
ThinkFree Office settings.
Updates – Allows you to
adjust various ThinkFree Office
settings.
About – View more
information about ThinkFree
Office.
Voice Recorder
Use the Voice Recorder to record
voice memos or other audio files.
Recording a sound or voice
From the Home screen, touch
1
the Applications and select
Voice Recorder.
Touch
2
recording.
Touch
3
Press the Menu Key and
4
select Use as ringtone to set
as the phone ringtone.
NOTE: Touch Go to list to
access your album. You can
listen to the saved recording.
to begin
to end recording.
Sending the voice
recording
Once you have finished
1
recording, you can send the
audio clip by touching the
Menu Key and then Share.
Choose from Bluetooth,
2
Email, Gmail and
Messaging. When you
select Email, Google mail
and Messaging, the voice
recording will be attached to a
message. Then you can write
and send it normally.
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The Web
Browser
Browser gives you a fast, fullcolor world of games, music,
news, sports, entertainment, and
much more, right on your mobile
phone, wherever you are and
whatever you’re into.
NOTE: Additional charges
apply when connecting
to these services and
downloading content. Check
data charges with your
network provider.
Using options
Press the Menu Key to view the
following options:
New window – Open a
new window.
Bookmarks – Add/Display
Bookmarks and display
the Most Visited Site and
History.
Windows – Show all your
open windows.
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Refresh – Touch to refresh
the web page.
Forward – Forwards you to
the page you had connected
to prior to going back to
the current page. This is
opposite action with Back
Key, which goes to the
previous page.
More
Add bookmark – Add the
•
current web page as a
bookmark.
Find on page – Allows you to
•
search for letters or words on
the current web page.
Select text – Touch and select
•
the lines you want to copy. Long
touch any input box to paste the
copied text.
Page info – Displays the web
•
page information.
Share page – Shares the web
•
page with your contacts
Downloads – Displays your
•
history of downloads.
Settings – Set the browser
•
settings.
TIP: To return the previous
web page, press the Back
Key.
Adding and accessing
bookmarks
Press the Menu
1
touch Bookmarks.
Touch Add and enter a name
2
followed by its URL.
To access the bookmark,
3
simply touch the bookmark
image. You will be connected
to the bookmarked page.
Key
, then
Changing Web browser
settings
Press the Menu Key, then touch
More
>
Settings.
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Settings
Wireless & networks
Allows you to manage Wi-Fi and
Bluetooth connections. You can
also set Mobile networks and
Airplane mode.
Airplane mode – When Airplane
mode is activated, all wireless
communications are disabled.
Call settings
You can configure phone call
settings, such as call forwarding
and other special features
offered by your carrier.
1
On the home screen, touch
the Applications tab to open
the applications menu.
2
Scroll and touch Settings.
3
Tap Call settings and choose
options that you want to
adjust.
< Fixed Dialing Numbers >
Select Fixed Dialing Numbers
to turn on and compile a list of
numbers that can be called from
your phone. You’ll need your PIN
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2 code, which is available from
your operator. Only numbers
within the fixed dial list can be
called from your phone.
< Voicemail >
Voicemail service – Allows you
to select your carrier’s voicemail
service.
Voicemail settings – If you are
using your carrier’s voicemail
service, this option allows you to
enter the phone number to use
for listening and managing your
voicemail.
< Other call settings >
Motion Silent mode -This
menu allows you to silence the
ring tone during incoming call
when you turn the phone over.
TTY mode - A TTY (also known
as a TDD or Text Telephone) is a
telecommunications device that
allows people who are deaf,
hard of hearing, or who have
speech or language disabilities,
to communicate by telephone.
Your phone is compatible with
select TTY devices.
Please check with the
manufacturer of your TTY device
to ensure that it is compatible
with digital cell phones.
Your phone and TTY device will
connect via a special cable that
plugs into your phone’s headset
jack.
If this cable was not provided
with your TTY device, contact
your TTY device manufacturer to
purchase the connector cable.
Excuse message – When you
reject a call, you can send a
message quickly by using this
function. This is useful if you
need to reply the message
during a meeting.
Call forwarding – You can
configure forwarding when
you’re on the phone, when you
don’t answer and so on.
Call costs – View the charges
applied to your calls. (This
service is network dependent;
some operators do not support
this function.)
Call duration – View the
duration of all calls including all,
dialed, received calls and the
last call.
Additional settings – This
lets you change the following
settings:
• Caller ID: Choose whether
to display your number on an
outgoing call.
• Call waiting: If call waiting
is activated, the handset will
notify you of another incoming
call while you are on a call.
(Depends on your network
provider.)
Sound
Allows you to adjust sound and
notification settings. You can also
manage vibrate mode, audible,
and haptic feedback.
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Settings
Display
Brightness – Adjust the
brightness of the screen.
Auto-rotate screen – Set to
switch orientation automatically
when you rotate the phone.
Animation – Set to allows
animations to be displayed.
Screen timeout – Set the
delay time before the screen
automatically turns off.
Location & Security
Use wireless networks – If you
check Use wireless networks,
your phone will be determine
your approximate location by
using Wi-Fi and/or mobile
networks. When you check this
option, you’re asked whether you
consent to allowing Google to
use your location when providing
these services.
Use GPS Satellites – If you
check Enable GPS satellites,
your phone will be determine
your location to street-level
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accuracy.
Set up screen lock – Set
unlock pattern to secure your
phone. When setting this option,
a set of screens open and guide
you through drawing a screen
unlock pattern. You can also set
a PIN or Password instead of a
Pattern or leave it as None.
When you turn on your phone
or wake up the screen, you're
prompted to draw your unlock
pattern to unlock the screen.
Set up Sim card lock – Set up
a PIN to be required for phone
use or change the SIM PIN.
Visible passwords – Select
to show passwords as you
type them or deselect to hide
passwords.
Select device administrators
– Add device administrators.
Use secure credentials
– Allows you to access secure
certificates.
Install from SD card – Choose
to install encrypted certificates
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