LG GC900 Owner’s Manual

GC900 User Guide

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GC900

User Guide

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Making an Emergency call when there is no USIM card present in the handset:

1. Enter emergency number 000 or 112

2. Press Voice call to activate Emergency call.

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GC900

Some of the contents in this manual may differ from your phone depending on the software of the phone or your service provider.

This handset is not recommended for vision impaired person due to touch screen keypad.

GC900 User Guide

Congratulations on your purchase of the advanced and compact GC900 phone by LG, designed to operate with the latest digital mobile communication technology.

Set up

Your home screen

The basics

Get creative

Get organised

The web

Settings

Accessories

Network Services

Technical data

Trouble shooting

Contents

Guidelines

Guidelines for safe and eﬃ cient use .8

Set up

Getting to know your phone .............16

Open view .................................................18

Installing the USIM and battery ........19

Charging your phone ............................21

Memory card ............................................ 22

Menu map .................................................24

Your home screen

Touch screen tips .....................................25

Customising the home screen ............26

Quick keys ..................................................28

Touch screen .............................................29

Using the Multi-tasking function .......33

The basics

Calls .............................................................34

Making a call or a video call .................34

Calling your contacts .............................34

In-call options ...........................................35

Adjusting call volume ............................36

Speed dialling ..........................................36

Making a second call ..............................36

Turning oﬀ DTMF .....................................37

Viewing your call logs ............................37

Using call divert .......................................38

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Using call barring ....................................38

Changing the common call setting ..39

Changing your video call settings .....39

Contacts .....................................................40

Searching for a contact .........................40

Adding a new contact ...........................40

Creating a group ......................................41

Changing your contact settings.........41

Viewing information ..............................42

Messaging .................................................43

Messaging ..................................................43

Sending a message .................................43

Entering text .............................................44

T9 predictive .............................................44

Abc manual ...............................................44

Setting up your email ............................45

Sending an email using your new

account .......................................................46

Changing your email settings .............46

Message folders .......................................47

Using templates .......................................48

Using emoticons ......................................48

Changing your text message settings

........................................................................48

Changing your multimedia message

settings ........................................................49

Changing your other settings .............50

Get creative

Camera .......................................................51

Taking a quick photo .............................51

Once you’ve taken the photo .............52

Getting to know the viewﬁ nder .........53

Using the ﬂ ash ..........................................54

Adjusting the exposure .........................54

Using the advanced settings ...............55

Changing the image size ......................57

Choosing a colour eﬀ ect .......................57

Using the inner camera .........................58

Viewing your saved photos .................58

Video camera ...........................................59

Shooting a quick video .........................59

After taking a video ................................60

Getting to know the viewﬁ nder .........61

Adjusting the exposure .........................62

Using the advanced settings ...............62

Changing the video image size ..........63

Choosing a colour tone .........................64

Using the inner video camera .............64

Watching your saved videos ...............65

Your photos and videos .......................66

Viewing your photos and videos .......66

Using zoom when viewing a video or

photo ...........................................................66

Adjusting the volume when viewing a

video ............................................................66

Editing your photos ................................67

Adding text to a photo ..........................68

Adding an eﬀ ect to a photo ................69

Crop a photo ............................................69

Adding a colour accent to a photo ...69

Swapping the colours in a photo ......70

Editing your videos .................................70

Trimming the length of your video ...70

Merging two videos together .............71

Merging a photo with a video ............72

Adding text to a video ...........................72

Overlaying a photo .................................73

Adding a soundtrack to your video ..73

Adding live sound to your video .......74

Changing the speed of your video ...74

Adding a dimming eﬀ ect .....................74

Creating a movie .....................................75

Multimedia................................................76

Pictures .......................................................76

My images options menu .....................76

Sending a photo ......................................76

Using an image ........................................77

Printing an image ....................................77

Moving or copying an image ..............78

Creating a slide show .............................78

Checking your memory status ...........78

Sounds ........................................................78

Using a sound ...........................................79

Contents

Videos .........................................................79

Sending a video clip ...............................80

Games and Applications ......................80

Playing a game .........................................80

Using the options menu ......................80

Installing a Java game and application

........................................................................80

Enjoying M-Toy menu ............................81

Flash contents...........................................81

Viewing an SWF/ SVG ﬁ le .....................81

Documents ................................................81

Viewing a ﬁ le .............................................81

Transferring a ﬁ le to your phone .......81

Others ..........................................................82

Music ............................................................82

Transferring music into your phone .83

Playing a song ..........................................83

Creating a playlist ....................................84

Deleting a playlist ....................................84

Using the radio .........................................84

Searching for stations ............................85

Resetting channels .................................86

Listening to the radio .............................86

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Get organised

Organiser ...................................................87

Adding an event to your calendar ....87

Changing your default calendar view

........................................................................87

Adding an item to your To Do list ......88

Using the date ﬁ nder .............................88

Setting your alarm ..................................89

Adding a memo .......................................89

Voice recorder ...........................................90

Recording a sound or voice .................90

Sending the voice recording ...............90

Using your calculator .............................90

Converting a unit.....................................91

Using the stopwatch ..............................91

Adding a city to your world clock ......91

PC Sync .......................................................92

Installing the LG PC Suite on your

computer ....................................................92

Connecting your phone and PC.........92

Backing up and restoring your phone’s

information ................................................93

Viewing your phone ﬁ les on your PC

........................................................................93

Synchronising your contacts ...............94

Synchronising your messages ............94

Music Sync .................................................94

Transferring music using Windows

Media Player ..............................................95

Using iSync ................................................96

DivX Converter .........................................96

The web

Vodafone live! ...........................................98

Accessing the web ..................................98

Adding and accessing your

bookmarks .................................................98

Using RSS reader ......................................99

Accessing a saved page ........................99

Viewing your browser history .............99

Changing the web browser settings

..................................................................... 100

Using your phone as a modem .......100

Settings

Changing your screen settings ........102

Personalising your proﬁ les ................ 102

Changing your phone settings........103

Changing your touch settings ........ 104

Changing your connectivity settings

..................................................................... 104

GPS ............................................................ 105

Using memory manager .................... 107

Using ﬂ ight mode................................. 107

Sending and receiving your ﬁ les using

Bluetooth.................................................108

Changing your Bluetooth settings . 109 Pairing with another Bluetooth device

..................................................................... 109

Using a Bluetooth headset................110

Wi-Fi .......................................................... 111

Phone Software update .................... 113

Accessories ................................ 114

Network service ....................... 115

Technical data ........................... 115

Trouble Shooting .....................117

Guidelines for safe and eﬃ cient use

Please read these simple guidelines. Not following these guidelines may be dangerous or illegal.

Exposure to radio frequency energy

(Radio wave exposure and Specific Absorption Rate (SAR) information)

This mobile phone model GC900 has been designed to comply with applicable safety requirements for exposure to radio waves. These requirements are based on scientific guidelines that include safety margins designed to assure the safety of all persons, regardless of age and health.

• The radio wave exposure

guidelines employ a unit of measurement known as the Specific Absorption Rate, or SAR. Tests for SAR are conducted using standardised methods with the phone transmitting at its highest

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certified power level in all used frequency bands.

• While there may be differences

between the SAR levels of various LG phone models, they are all designed to meet the relevant guidelines for exposure to radio waves.

• The SAR limit recommended by

the International Commission on Non-Ionizing Radiation Protection (ICNIRP) is 2W/kg averaged over 10g of tissue.

• The highest SAR value for this

model phone tested by DASY4 for use at the ear is and when worn on the body is

0.840 W/Kg(10g).

• The SAR limit recommended by

the Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE) is 1.6 W/kg averaged over 1g of tissue.

0.974 W/kg (10g)

Product care and maintenance

WARNING

Only use batteries, chargers and accessories approved for use with this particular phone model. The use of any other types may invalidate any approval or warranty applying to the phone, and may be dangerous.

• Do not disassemble this unit. Take

it to a qualified service technician when repair work is required.

• Keep away from electrical

appliances such as TVs, radios, and personal computers.

• The unit should be kept away from

heat sources such as radiators or cookers.

• Do not drop.

• Do not subject this unit to

mechanical vibration or shock.

• Switch off the phone in any area

where you are required by special regulations. For example, do not use your phone in hospitals as it may affect sensitive medical equipment.

• Do not handle the phone with wet

hands while it is being charged. It may cause an electric shock and can seriously damage your phone.

• Do not to charge a handset near

flammable material as the handset can become hot and create a fire hazard.

• Use a dry cloth to clean the

exterior of the unit (do not use solvents such as benzene, thinner or alcohol).

• Do not charge the phone when it

is on soft furnishings.

• The phone should be charged in a

well ventilated area.

Guidelines for safe and eﬃ cient use

• Do not subject this unit to

excessive smoke or dust.

• Do not keep the phone next to

credit cards or transport tickets; it can affect the information on the magnetic strips.

• Do not tap the screen with a

sharp object as it may damage the phone.

• Do not expose the phone to liquid

or moisture.

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Efficient phone operation

Electronics devices

All mobile phones may get interference, which could affect performance.

• Do not use your mobile phone

near medical equipment. Avoid placing the phone over pacemakers, for example, in your breast pocket.

• Mobile phones may interfere with

some hearing aids.

• Minor interference may affect TVs,

radios, PCs, etc.

Road safety

Refer to the laws and regulations on the use of mobile phones in the area when you drive.

• Do not use a hand-held phone

while driving.

• Use a hands-free kit, if available.

• Pull off the road and park before

making or answering a call if driving conditions so require.

• RF energy may affect some

electronic systems in your vehicle such as car stereos and safety equipment.

• If your vehicle is equipped

with an airbag, ensure it is not obstructed by your mobile device or accessories. It may fail or cause a serious injury if obstructed when deployed.

• If you are listening to music whilst

out and about, please ensure that the volume is at a reasonable level so that you are aware of your surroundings. This is particularly important when near roads.

Avoid damage to your hearing

Damage to your hearing can occur if you are exposed to loud sound for long periods of time. We therefore recommend that you do not turn on or off the handset when you use it. We also recommend that music and call volumes are set to a reasonable level.

Glass Parts

Some parts of your mobile device are made of glass. This glass could break if your mobile device is dropped on a hard surface or receives a substantial impact. If the glass breaks, do not touch or attempt to remove. Stop using your mobile device until the glass is replaced by an authorized service provider.

Guidelines for safe and eﬃ cient use

Blasting area

Do not use the phone where blasting is in progress. Observe restrictions, and follow any regulations or rules.

Potentially explosive atmospheres

• Do not use the phone at a

refueling point.

• Do not use near fuel or chemicals.

• Do not transport or store

flammable gas, liquid, or explosives in the same compartment of your vehicle as your mobile phone and accessories.

In aircraft

Wireless devices can cause interference in aircraft.

• Turn your mobile phone off or

activate flight mode before boarding any aircraft.

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• Do not use it on the ground

without permission from the crew.

Children

Keep the phone in a safe place out of the reach of small children. It includes small parts which may cause a choking hazard if detached.

Emergency calls

Emergency calls may not be available under all mobile networks. Therefore, you should never depend solely on the phone for emergency calls. Check with your local service provider.

Battery information and care

• You do not need to completely

discharge the battery before recharging. Unlike other battery systems, there is no memory effect that could compromise the battery’s performance.

• Use only LG batteries and chargers.

LG chargers are designed to maximize the battery life.

• Do not disassemble or short-circuit

the battery pack.

• Keep the metal contacts of the

battery pack clean.

• Replace the battery when it

no longer provides acceptable performance. The battery pack may be recharged hundreds of times before it will need replacing.

• Recharge the battery if it has

not been used for a long time to maximize usability.

• Do not expose the battery charger

to direct sunlight or use it in high humidity, such as in the bathroom.

• Do not leave the battery in hot or

cold places, this may deteriorate the battery performance.

• There is risk of explosion if the

battery is replaced by an incorrect type.

• Dispose of used batteries

according to the manufacturer’s instructions. Please recycle when possible. Do not dispose as household waste.

• If you need to replace the battery,

take it to the nearest authorized LG Electronics service point or dealer for assistance.

• Always unplug the charger from

the wall socket after the phone is fully charged to save unnecessary power consumption of the charger.

• Actual battery life will depend on

network configuration, product settings, usage patterns, battery and environmental conditions.

Guidelines for safe and eﬃ cient use

Driver Safety Tips

When driving a car, driving is your first responsibility. When using your wireless phone behind the wheel of a car, practice good common sense and remember the following tips:

Use a hands free device. If

•

possible, add an additional layer of convenience and safety to your wireless phone with one of the many hands free accessories available today.

Let the person you are speaking

•

with know you are driving; if necessary, suspend the call in heavy traffic or hazardous weather conditions.

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b Use your wireless phone to call

emergency services for yourself or others. In the case of fire, traffic accident or medical emergencies;

• Australia: Dial 0-0-0,

• New Zealand: Dial 1-1-1,

• International: Dial 1-1-2,

• other local emergency number.

b Use your wireless phone to help

others in emergencies, if you see an accident in progress or other serious emergency where lives are in danger, call the emergency number, as you would want others to do for you.

Do not take notes or look up

•

phone numbers while driving. Jotting down a “to do” list or flipping through your address book takes attention away from your primary responsibility, driving safely.

If possible, place calls when you

•

are not moving or before pulling into traffic. Try to plan calls when you will not be driving.

Do not engage in stressful or

•

emotional conversations that may be distracting. Make people you are talking with aware you are driving and suspend conversations that have the potential to divert your attention from the road.

Getting to know your phone

Power key

Turns the phone on/off.

Earpiece

Proximity Sensor

WARNING: Moisture on the proximity sensor may cause it to malfunction. Please wipe any moisture oﬀ the sensor surface.

Inner camera

End key

• Press once to return to the home screen.

WARNING: Putting a heavy object on the phone or sitting on it can damage its LCD and touch screen functionality. Do not cover the proximity sensor of LCD. It can cause a malfunction of the sensor.

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Memory card socket

Multi-tasking key

Camera key

• Go to the camera directly

by pressing and holding the key.

Charger, Data cable (USB cable)

TIP: Before

connecting the USB cable, wait until the phone has powered up and has registered on the network.

Volume keys

• When the screen is idle:

key tone volume.

• During a call: earpiece volume.

• When playing music:

audio volume.

Open view

SIM card socket

LED flash

TIP! You can turn the ﬂ ash on by holding down the

volume up key when the keypad is locked and the screen is on. Press the volume up key again to turn the ﬂ ash oﬀ . This function is only available when the keypad is locked.

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Battery cover

Battery

Camera lens

Installing the USIM and battery

1 Remove the battery cover

Slide down the battery cover.

2 Remove the battery

Pull out the battery.

WARNING: Do not remove the battery when the phone is switched on, as this may damage the phone.

3 Install the USIM card

Slide the SIM card into the SIM card holder. Make sure the gold contact area on the card is facing downwards. To remove the SIM card, gently pull it outwards.

Installing the USIM and battery

4 Install the battery

Insert the top of the battery into the top edge of the battery compartment first. Ensure that the battery contacts align with the phone’s terminals. Press the bottom of the battery down until it clips into place.

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Charging your phone

Use only the charger included in

the box and ensure the battery is fully charged before using the phone for the first time.

With the arrow facing you as

shown in the diagram push the plug on the travel adapter into the socket on the side of the phone until it clicks into place.

Connect the other end of the

travel adapter to the main socket. The message “Battery Full” will

appear on the screen after charging is complete.

NOTE: The battery must be fully charged initially to improve battery lifetime. Disregard the first “Battery full” message and keep the phone on charge overnight.

Memory card

Installing a memory card

You can expand the available memory space on your phone by using a memory card. The GC900 will support up to a 32GB memory card.

NOTE: A memory card is an optional accessory.

Slide the memory card into the slot at the top, until it clicks into place. Make sure the gold contact area is facing downwards.

WARNING: Slide the memory card correctly into the slot, otherwise, the card can be damaged.

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Formatting the memory card

Your memory card may already be formatted. If it isn’t, you will need to format it before you can start to use it.

NOTE: All files on the memory card are deleted when you format it.

From the home screen select and choose Phone settings from the Settings tab.

Scroll and touch Memory info.

then scroll and select External memory.

Touch Format and then confirm

your choice. Enter the password, if one has

been set. The card will then be formatted and ready to use.

NOTE: If there is existing content on your memory card, the folder structure may be different after formatting since all files will have been deleted.

Transferring your contacts

To transfer your contacts from your SIM to your phone:

From the Communication tab, scroll to Contacts and select then Change location.

Touch Copy to Handset.

Choose Select all or select names one by one and touch Copy to handset.

Menu map

Touch in the home screen to open a Top menu. From here you can access further menus by scrolling through the icons: Communication, Multimedia, Utilities and Settings.

COMMUNICATION

Contacts Recent history Vodafone live! Messaging Write message Email Dialling Video call

UTILITIES

Tools Alarms Organiser Application Stopwatch Voice recorder Calculator Memo

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MULTIMEDIA

Music Camera Gallery Games M-toy My Files FM radio Movie maker

SETTINGS

Profiles Phone settings Connectivity Bluetooth Wi-Fi Call settings Screen settings Message settings

Your home screen

From this screen you can access menu options, make a call, view the status of your phone and do many other things.

Touch screen tips

The home screen is also a great place to get used to using the touch screen.

To select an item, touch the centre of the icon.

Do not to press too hard; the

•

touchscreen is sensitive enough to pick up on a light, touch.

Use the tip of your finger to

•

touch the option you require. Be careful not to touch any other keys.

Whenever your GC900 is not

•

in use it will return to the lock screen.

TIP! When the screen light is oﬀ ,

press the power key once then press and hold the “Press & hold to unlock” button on the touch screen to restore the home screen.

Your home screen

Customising the home screen

Shortcut

home screen Widget home

screen

Get in touch with your GC900 - The

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User Interface is based on four types of Homescreens. To swap between the home screens just wipe quickly over display from left to right or from right to left.

Home screen customisation - If no

•

objects are present, touch and hold the screen. If objects are present, touch and hold one of the objects.

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Contact home

screen Multimedia

home screen

Touch Edit favourite menu.

Select Music or Gallery menu if

you want to add music or image to homescreen.

Select the image or music you

want to in each menu. You can see the image or listen

to the sound you selected in homescreen.

Each screen has its own background color and a different structure. Touch and hold an icon to get into the edit mode for the particular home

screen, then press the edit button, then select your new favorites and press

button.

the You will now see the icons you have selected and can drag them around to

re-organise them by pressing and dragging them. To exit the edit mode, press the

button.

Below is an example of the appearance of each of them.

In the Shortcuts home screen, you can see the favourite shortcut icons. For adding your icons, please long-press the icons then you can edit or add your favourite icons.

The Widget home screen can show your favourite widgets. If you press and hold an icon you will get into the edit menu where all the available widgets, not already on your screen, will be shown in a bar down the bottom of the screen. To scroll through these flick across the widget bar.

Your home screen

The contacts home screen can show your favourite contacts in a scroll through or list view.

Quick keys

The quick keys on your home screen provide easy, one-touch access to the functions you use most.

Touch it to bring up the touch dialling pad, which lets you make a call. Enter the number with a normal key pad and touch Voice call.

To place a video call to this number, touch entering the number.

Touch to access the Messaging menu. From here you can create a new SMS.

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after

The Multimedia home screen can show your favorite picture and movies on the right side of the screen and your favourite music on the left side of the screen.

Touch to open your contacts. To search for the number you want to call, touch the magnifying glass icon and enter the name of the contact using the touch keypad. You can also create new contacts and edit existing ones.

Touch to open the full Top menu which is divided into four sub-menus.

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