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GC900f 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.
Bluetooth QD ID B015267
Some of the contents in this manual may differ from your phone depending on the software of the phone or your service provider.
This handset is not recommended for blind disability person due to touch screen keypad.
GC900f User Guide
Congratulations on your purchase of the advanced and compact GC900f phone by LG, designed to operate with the latest digital mobile communication technology.
Set up |
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Your home screen |
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The basics |
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Get creative |
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Get organised |
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The web |
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Settings |
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Accessories |
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Contents
Set up
Getting to know your phone ............... |
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Open view................................................. |
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Installing the SIM and battery ........... |
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Charging your phone............................ |
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Memory card............................................ |
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Menu map................................................. |
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Your home screen
Touch screen tips..................................... |
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Customising the home screen............ |
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Quick keys.................................................. |
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Touch screen............................................. |
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Using the Multi - tasking function..... |
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The basics
Calls ............................................................. |
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Making a call or a video call................. |
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Calling your contacts ............................. |
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In-call options........................................... |
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Adjusting call volume............................ |
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Speed dialling .......................................... |
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Making a second call.............................. |
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Turning off DTMF..................................... |
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Using call divert ....................................... |
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Using call barring .................................... |
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Changing the common call setting.. |
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Changing your video call settings..... |
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Contacts..................................................... |
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Searching for a contact ......................... |
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Adding a new contact ........................... |
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Creating a group...................................... |
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Changing your contact settings......... |
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Viewing information .............................. |
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Messaging................................................. |
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Messaging.................................................. |
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Sending a message................................. |
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Entering text.............................................. |
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T9 predictive ............................................. |
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Abc manual ............................................... |
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Setting up your email ............................ |
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Sending an email using your new |
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Changing your email settings............. |
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Message folders....................................... |
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Using templates....................................... |
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Using emoticons...................................... |
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Changing your text message settings |
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Changing your multimedia message |
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settings........................................................ |
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Changing your other settings............. |
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Get creative |
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Camera....................................................... |
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Taking a quick photo ............................. |
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Once you’ve taken the photo ............. |
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Getting to know the viewfinder......... |
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Using the flash.......................................... |
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Adjusting the exposure......................... |
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Taking a continuous shot ..................... |
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Using the advanced settings............... |
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Changing the image size...................... |
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Choosing a colour effect....................... |
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Using the inner camera......................... |
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Viewing your saved photos ................. |
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Video camera........................................... |
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Shooting a quick video ......................... |
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After shooting a video........................... |
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Getting to know the viewfinder......... |
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Adjusting the exposure......................... |
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Using the advanced settings............... |
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Changing the video image size.......... |
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Choosing a colour tone......................... |
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Using the inner video camera............. |
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Watching your saved videos ............... |
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Viewing your photos and videos....... |
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Using zoom when viewing a video or |
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Adjusting the volume when viewing a |
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Setting a photo as wallpaper.............. |
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Editing your photos................................ |
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Adding text to a photo.......................... |
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Adding an effect to a photo ................ |
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Cropping a photo ................................... |
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Adding a colour accent to a photo ... |
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Swapping colours in a photo.............. |
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Editing your videos................................. |
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Trimming the length of the video..... |
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Merging two videos ............................... |
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Merging a photo with a video............ |
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Adding text to a video........................... |
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Overlaying a photo................................. |
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Adding a soundtrack to your video.. |
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Adding live sound to your video ....... |
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Changing the video speed................... |
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Adding a dimming effect ..................... |
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Creating a movie ..................................... |
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Multimedia................................................ |
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Pictures ....................................................... |
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My images options menu..................... |
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Sending a photo...................................... |
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Using an image ........................................ |
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Printing an image.................................... |
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Moving or copying an image.............. |
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Creating a slide show............................. |
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Geo-tagging ............................................. |
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Checking your memory status ........... |
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Sounds ........................................................ |
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Using a sound........................................... |
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Videos ......................................................... |
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Sending a video clip............................... |
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Games and Applications ...................... |
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Playing a game......................................... |
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Using the options menu ...................... |
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Installing a Java game and application |
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Use the M-Toy menu .............................. |
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Flash contents........................................... |
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Viewing an SWF/ SVG file ..................... |
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Documents ................................................ |
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Viewing a file............................................. |
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Transferring a file to your phone ....... |
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Others.......................................................... |
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Music............................................................ |
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Transferring music onto your phone79 |
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Playing a song .......................................... |
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Creating a playlist.................................... |
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Deleting a playlist.................................... |
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Using the radio......................................... |
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Searching for stations............................ |
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Resetting channels ................................. |
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Listening to the radio............................. |
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Get organised |
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Organiser................................................... |
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Adding an event to your calendar .... |
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Changing your default calendar view |
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Adding an item to your To Do list...... |
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Using the date finder ............................. |
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Setting your alarm .................................. |
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Adding a memo....................................... |
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Voice recorder........................................... |
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Recording a sound or voice................. |
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Sending the voice recording............... |
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Using your calculator............................. |
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Converting a unit..................................... |
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Using the stopwatch.............................. |
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Adding a city to your world clock...... |
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PC Suite...................................................... |
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Installing the LG PC Suite on your |
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Connecting your phone and PC......... |
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Backing up and restoring your |
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phone‘s information............................... |
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Viewing phone files on your PC......... |
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Synchronising your contacts............... |
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Synchronising your messages............ |
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Music Sync ................................................. |
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Transferring music using Windows |
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Media Player.............................................. |
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Using iSync ................................................ |
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DivX Converter......................................... |
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The web |
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BigPond....................................................... |
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Accessing the web.................................. |
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Adding and accessing bookmarks.... |
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Using the RSS reader.............................. |
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Accessing a saved page ........................ |
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Viewing your browser history............. |
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Changing web browser settings........ |
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Using your phone as a modem.......... |
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Settings |
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Changing your screen settings........... |
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Personalising your profiles................... |
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Changing your phone settings........... |
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Changing your touch settings ........ |
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Changing your connectivity settings |
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Using memory manager.................... |
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Using flight mode................................. |
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Sending and receiving files using |
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Bluetooth................................................. |
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Changing your Bluetooth settings.105 |
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Pairing with another Bluetooth device |
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Using a Bluetooth headset................ |
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Wi-Fi.......................................................... |
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Phone Software update.................... |
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Accessories ................................ |
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Network service ....................... |
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Technical data........................... |
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Guidelines |
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Guidelines for safe and efficient use |
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Trouble Shooting................................. |
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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 protection film on proximity sensor of LCD.
It can be caused the malfunction of sensor.
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Memory card socket
Multi-tasking key
Camera key
• Go to the camera menu 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 a track: controls volume continuously.
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Open view
Battery cover
SIM card socket
Flash light
Battery
Camera lens
TIP! You can turn the flash on by holding down the volume up key when the keypad is locked. Press the volume up key again to turn the flash off. This function is only available when the keypad is locked.
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Installing the SIM and battery
1 Remove the battery cover |
3 Install the SIM card |
Slide down the battery cover.
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.
2Remove the battery
Pull out the battery.
WARNING: Do not remove the battery when the phone is switched on, as this may damage the phone.
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Installing the SIM and battery
4Install 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
1Ensure the battery is fully charged before using the phone for the first time.
2With 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.
3Connect the other end of the travel adapter to the main socket. Use only the charger included in the box.
4The moving bars of battery icon will stop after charging is complete.
NOTE: The battery must be fully charged initially to improve battery lifetime. Disregard the first “Battery full” message and keep the phone on charge overnight.
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Memory card
Installing a memory card
You can expand the available memory space on your phone by using a memory card.
GC900f will support up to 32GB memory card.
NOTE: A memory card is an optional accessory.
Slide the memory card into the slot at the top, until it clicks into place. Make sure the gold contact area is facing downwards.
WARNING: Slide into the memory card to the slot, otherwise, the card can be damaged.
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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 get deleted while formatting.
1From the home screen select and choose Phone settings from the Settings tab.
2Scroll and touch Memory manager then scroll and select
External memory.
3Touch Format and then confirm your choice.
4Enter 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:
1From the Communication tab, scroll to Contacts and select then Change location.
2 Touch Copy to Handset.
3Choose Select all or select names one by one and touch Copy to handset.
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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 |
MULTIMEDIA |
Messaging |
TV & Movies |
Contacts |
News & Sport |
Recent history |
Music |
BigPond |
Camera |
Gallery |
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Dialling |
My stuff |
Video call |
Games & Apps |
My Sync |
FM radio |
UTILITIES |
SETTINGS |
Downloads |
Profiles |
Alarms |
Screen settings |
Organiser |
Phone settings |
Memo |
Bluetooth |
Voice recorder |
Wi-Fi |
Calculator |
Call settings |
World clock |
Connectivity |
Tools |
Message settings |
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Your home screen
From this screen you can access |
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menu options, make a call, view |
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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, firm touch.
• Use the tip of your finger to touch the option you require. Be careful not to touch any other keys.
• When the screen light is off, either press the power key or hold down the Unlock/Lock key on the touch screen to return the home screen.
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Your home screen
Customising the home screen
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Shortcut |
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Contact home |
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Widget home |
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Multimedia |
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•Get in touch with your GC900f - The User Interface is based on four types of Homescreens. To swap between the home screens just wipe quickly over display from left to right or from right to left.
•Home screen customisation - For each type of home screen you are able to add and remove objects by pressing & holding your finger
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1 Touch Edit favourites.
2Select Music or Gallery menu if you want to add music or image to homescreen.
3Select the image or music you want to be in each menu.
4You can see the image or listen to the sound you selected in homescreen.
Quick keys
The quick keys on your home screen provide easy, one-touch access to the functions you use the most.
Touch to bring up the touch dialling pad, which lets
you make a call. Enter the number using the normal key pad and touch Voice call.
To make a video call to this number, touch after entering the number.
Touch to open your contacts. To search for the number you want to call: Enter the name of the contact using the touchpad. You can also create new contacts and edit existing ones.
Touch to access the Messaging menu. From here you can create a new SMS.
Touch to open the full Top menu which is divided into four categories.
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Touch screen
The controls on the GC900f touch screen change dynamically, depending on the task you are carrying out.
Opening Applications
To open any Application, simply touch its icon.
Auto scan
Station info..
Set Skip Stop
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Scrolling
Drag from side to side to scroll. On some screens, such as web pages, you can also scroll up or down.
Zooming In or Out
When viewing photos, web pages, emails, or maps, you can zoom in and out. Pinch your fingers together or slide them apart.
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Viewing the status bar |
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No Service |
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Call divert |
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2G |
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Call reject |
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Security |
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Headset |
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Wi-fi is on |
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Bluetooth Mono hands free |
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Bluetooth Mono Stereo |
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Alarm |
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headset |
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Multi-tasking |
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Bluetooth Mono headset |
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Music playing |
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Battery status |
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Email being sent |
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Projector/TV out |
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Email received |
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MMS |
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MMS sending |
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MMS received |
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SMS sending |
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New voicemail |
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New message |
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Message sending has failed |
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New email |
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Push message |
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Flight mode |
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Outdoor |
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Silent |
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Ringtone with vibration |
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Your home screen
Using the Multi - tasking function
Press the multitasking hard key for two seconds to open the
Multitasking menu. From here you can view some applications that are running and access them with one touch.
TIP! Press the multitasking hard key shortly to enter cube box to customise the home screen.
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Calls
TIP! Press the power
key to lock the touchscreen to prevent calls being made by mistake.
Making a call or a video call
1 Touch to open the keypad.
2Type in the number on the keypad. To delete a digit, press the clear key.
3Touch the Voice call to make the call.
4To end the call, touch the key.
TIP! To enter + in order to make international calls, touch
twice, or press and hold down
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TIP! You can Save number,
Send message, Search contacts by tapping .
Calling your contacts
1From the home screen touch to open your Contacts.
2Scroll through the contact list or enter the first letter(s) of the
contact you want to call by touching .
3From the list, touch the contact you want to call and select the number to use if there is more than one for that contact.
4 Touch Voice call or Video call.
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Calls
In-call options
Speaker - Touch
to turn the speaker phone on.
Mute - Touch
to turn the microphone off so the person you are talking to cannot hear you.
Hold - Touch
to put a call on hold.
Options - Choose from a list of further in-call options, including creating new memo and going to messages, so you can check your messages and add contacts during a call. You can also end the call from here by touching End call.
Dialpad - Touch to open a numerical keypad for typing numbers, e.g. when dialling call centres or other automated telephone services.
Memo - Add a memo during a call.
Contacts - Search your contacts during a call.
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Adjusting call volume
To adjust the volume during a call, use the up and down button on the right side of the phone.
Speed dialling
You can assign a frequently-called contact to a speed dial number.
1From the home screen touch to open your Contacts.
2Touch and select Speed dials.
3Touch any other number to assign it to a speed dial contact.
4Your contacts list will open. Select the contact you want to assign to that number by touching the phone number once.
To call a speed dial number, touch on the home screen then press and hold the assigned number until the contact appears on the screen. The call will initiate automatically, without having to touch Voice call.
Making a second call
1During your initial call, touch Dialpad and select the number you want to call.
2Call the number or search your contacts.
3Touch Voice call to connect the call.
4Both calls will be displayed on the call screen. Your initial call will be locked and put on hold.
5 To end one or both calls press
End .
NOTE: You will be charged for each call you make.
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Calls
Turning off DTMF
DTMF lets you use numerical commands to navigate within automated calls. DTMF default is set to on.
To turn it off during a call (to make a note of a number) touch and select Disable DTMF.
Viewing your call logs
From the home screen, touch , then touch Recent history in the Communication tab.
Choose from the following:
All history - View a complete list of all dialled, received and missed calls, voice calls only, video calls and messages.
Missed calls - View a list of all calls you have missed.
Calls only - View a list of all calls you have made and missed.
Messages only - View a list of all numbers that have received or sent texts and multimedia messages.
VT only- View a list of all video calls.
TIP! From any call log touch and Delete all to
delete all the recorded items.
TIP! Touch any single call
log entry to view the date, time and duration of the call.
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