LG GD510 Owner’s Manual

GD510 User Guide

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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.

GD510 User Guide

Congratulations on your purchase of the advanced and compact GD510 phone by LG, designed to operate with the latest digital mobile communication technology.

Contents
Getting to know your phone .............	6
Open view .................................................	7
Installing the SIM and battery ...........	8
Charging your phone............................	9
Memory card.........................................	10
Menu map..............................................	11
Using your touch screen...................	12
Touch screen tips.................................	12
Control the touch screen ..................	12
Your home screen ...............................	13
The quick keys.......................................	15
The status bar........................................	16
ATMT ........................................................	17
Anti-theft mobile tracker[ATMT]....	17
Calls ..........................................................	18
Making a call..........................................	18
Making a call from your contacts...	18
Answering and rejecting a call........	18
In-call options .......................................	19
Speed dialling .......................................	20
Making a second call..........................	20
Viewing your call logs ........................	20
Using call divert....................................	21
Using call barring.................................	21
Changing the common call
setting......................................................	22

Contacts..................................................	23
Searching for a contact......................	23
Adding a new contact........................	23
Creating a group..................................	23
Changing your contact settings.....	24
Viewing information...........................	24
Messaging..............................................	25
Sending a message.............................	25
Entering text..........................................	25
T9 mode ..................................................	25
Handwriting recognition ..................	26
Setting up your email.........................	26
Retrieving your emails .......................	26
Sending an email using your new
account....................................................	26
Changing your email settings.........	26
Message folders....................................	27
Changing your text message
settings....................................................	27
Changing your multimedia message
settings....................................................	28
Changing your other settings .........	28
Camera....................................................	29
Getting to know the viewfinder.....	29
Taking a quick photo..........................	30
After taking a photo............................	30
Using the advanced settings...........	31

Contents

Video camera........................................	32
Getting to know the viewfinder.....	32
Making a quick video .........................	33
After making a video..........................	33
Using the advanced settings...........	34

Your photos and videos ....................	35
Viewing your photos and videos ...	35
Capturing an image from a video..	35
Viewing your photos as a slide
show .........................................................	35
Setting a photo as wallpaper...........	36
Editing your photos ............................	36
Adding an effect to a photo.............	37

Multimedia.............................................	38
Pictures....................................................	38
Sending a photo...................................	38
Using an image.....................................	38
Printing an image ................................	38
Moving or copying an image ..........	39
Sounds.....................................................	39
Using a sound .......................................	39
Videos ......................................................	39
Watching a video.................................	39
Sending a video clip ...........................	39
Games & Apps ......................................	39
Playing a game .....................................	40
Documents ............................................	40

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Transferring a file to your phone....	40
Others ......................................................	40
Muvee studio ........................................	40
Creating a movie..................................	40
Music........................................................	41
Transferring music onto your
phone.......................................................	41
Playing a song.......................................	41
Creating a playlist................................	42
FM Radio .................................................	42
Searching for stations ........................	42
Resetting channels..............................	42
Organiser................................................	43
Adding an event to your calendar. 43
Adding an item to your to do list...	43
Using date finder .................................	43
Adding a memo....................................	44
Setting your alarm...............................	44
Adding a memo with the drawing
panel ........................................................	44
Voice recorder.......................................	45
Recording a sound or voice ............	45
Using your calculator .........................	45
Converting a unit ................................	45
Adding a city to your World clock..	46
Using the stopwatch ..........................	46
Getting to know the Eco tree ..........	46

Getting to know the Eco
calculator ................................................	46
PC Sync....................................................	47
Installing LG PC Suite on your
computer................................................	47
Connecting your phone and PC.....	47
Backing up and restoring the
information on your phone .............	47
Viewing phone files on your PC......	47
Synchronising your contacts...........	48
Synchronising your messages ........	48
Using your phone as a Music Sync
device ......................................................	48
The web ..................................................	49
Accessing the web ..............................	49
Adding and accessing your
bookmarks .............................................	49
Using RSS reader..................................	49
Saving a page .......................................	50
Accessing a saved page ....................	50
Viewing your browser history .........	50
Changing the web browser
settings....................................................	50
Using your phone as a modem.......	50

Settings...................................................	52
Personalising your profiles...............	52
Changing your screen settings.......	52
Changing your phone settings.......	52
Changing your connectivity
settings....................................................	53
Using memory manager ...................	54
Sending and receiving your files
using Bluetooth....................................	54
Changing your Bluetooth
settings:...................................................	55
Pairing with another Bluetooth
device.......................................................	55
Using a Bluetooth headset...............	56
Software Upgrade ...............................	56
Accessories ............................................	57
Technical data.......................................	58
Guidelines for safe and efficient use. 59
Trouble Shooting...................................	65

Getting to know your phone

Smart key

• When in a Home screen (lights up green):

Short press brings up your call history long press redials last number.

• When there is an incoming call (lights up green):

Accepts the call.

• While in a call (lights up red): Ends the call.

• While in other screens (lights up red):

Goes to home screen.

Power/Lock key

• Long press for power on/off.

• Short press to turn on/off the screen.

NOTE: While the smart key is Green, it behaves like a normal send key. While the smart key is red, it behaves like a normal end key.

WARNING: Placing a heavy object on the phone or sitting on it while it is in your pocket can damage the phone’s LCD and touch screen functionality.

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Getting to know your phone

Side keys

•When the screen is at the Home screen:

Ring tone and key tone volume.

•During a call:

Earpiece volume.

Charger, cable and handsfree connector

Camera/Multi-tasking key

•Long press to use the camera.

•Short press to use multitasking.

Open view

Battery

External camera lens

MicroSD Card Slot

Battery cover

SIM Card Tray

Installing the SIM and battery

1 Remove the battery cover

Slide the battery cover towards the bottom of the phone and away from it.

2 Install the SIM card

Slide the SIM card into the SIM card holder making sure that the gold contact area on the card is facing downwards. Please make sure the battery is removed from the phone before installing the SIM card. To remove the SIM card, pull it gently outwards.

WARNING: Do not use your fingernail to remove the battery.

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

3 Install the battery

Insert the left side 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 right side of the battery until down it clicks into place.

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Charging your phone

Remove the charger socket cover on the side of your GD510. Connect the Travel Adapter (Charger) and the included USB cable. Connect the USB cable into the phone and plug it into a power socket. Your GD510 must be charged until the“Battery full“ message appears on the screen.

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.

Solar cell battery cover is sold separately. Please contact 1300 LG CARE (1300 54 2273) Australia or visit http://au.lgmobile.com for further information.

* Solar Cell may not be available in all retail outlets.

Memory card

Installing a memory card

You can expand the memory space on your phone by using a MicroSD memory card.

NOTE: A memory card is an optional accessory.

The GD510 will support up to a 8GB memory card.

1 Remove the battery cover.

2Slide the microSD card slot to release lock.

3 Flip up the slot.

4Put the microSD card on the card tray. Make sure the gold colour contact area is facing downwards.

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5 Flip down then slide the slot to lock.

6 Replace the cover.

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.

1From the Home screen select , then Phone settings in SETTINGS tab.

2Touch Memory info then choose

External memory.

3Touch Format and then confirm your choice.

4Enter the password, if one is set. Your 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.

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, ENTERTAINMENT, UTILITIES and SETTINGS.

COMMUNICATION	ENTERTAINMENT
Contacts	Camera
Recent history	Gallery
Messaging	My stuff
E-mail	Music
Dialling	Games & Apps
Contact search	FM radio
Speed dials	Video camera
New message	Muvee studio

UTILITIES	SETTINGS
Browser	Profiles
Google search	Screen settings
Alarms	Phone settings
Organiser	Call settings
Memo	Bluetooth
Voice recorder	Touch settings
Tools	Connectivity
Drawing panel	Message settings

Using your touch screen

Touch screen tips

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

•Do not press too hard. The touchscreen is sensitive enough to pick up a light, firm touch.

•Use the tip of your finger to touch the option you require. Be careful not to touch any other keys.

•Whenever your GD510 is not in use, it will return to the lock screen.

Control the touch screen

The controls on the GD510 touch screen change dynamically depending on the task you are carrying out.

Opening Applications

To open any application, simply touch its icon.

Scrolling

Drag from side to side to scroll.

On some screens, such as the Recent Histroy, you can also scroll up or down.

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Your home screen

You can drag and click what you need right away in all home screen types.

Active

Widget home screen

When you touch on the bottom right of the screen, the mobile widget panel appears. When you select widget and dragging it onto the screen, the widget will appear on the home screen in the spot where it was dropped.

Icon Description

Calendar

Dual clock

Gallery

Memo

Music

Social Network Service

Icon Description

Online Weather

FM radio

Message/Mail/Call History

Google search

Pocket Applictaions

Your home screen

Active

Speed dial home screen

You can call, send a message or edit the contact directly in this home screen. When you touch , the speed dial list appears, and you can drag your speed dials onto the screen.

Active

Livesquare home screen

On the Livesquare screen, You can easily make a call and send a message to the number allocated to an avatar. To use the call, messaging or contacts function, select an avatar and choose the Quick key icon you want to use.

TIP! The User Interface is based on three types of Homescreen. To swap between the home screens just wipe quickly over the display from left to right, or from right to left.

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Your home screen

The 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 to make a call.

Touch to open your Contacts. To search for the number you want to call, enter the name of the contact at the top of the screen 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 or MMS, or view your message folder.

Touch to open the full Top menu which is divided into four categories.

Your home screen

The status bar			Status bar

The status bar uses various icons to indicate things like signal strength, new messages and battery life, as well as telling you whether your Bluetooth or GPRS is active.

Below is a table which explains the meaning of the icons you’re most likely to see in the status bar.

	Icon	Description	Icon	Description
		Multitasking		Customised Profile in use
				(The number in the icon will vary)
		Network signal strength		(The number in the icon will vary)
		Network signal strength		Normal profile in use
		(number of bars will vary)		Normal profile in use

		No network signal		Outdoor profile in use

		Remaining battery life		Silent profile in use

		Battery empty		Headset in use

		Solar cell cover is attached		Calls are diverted
		(Gray Sun)
		(Gray Sun)		EDGE in use
		Solar cell charging is in use		EDGE in use
		Solar cell charging is in use
		(Orange Sun)		Roaming
		New text message		Roaming

				Flight mode is on

		New voice message

				Bluetooth is active
		Message inbox is full		Bluetooth is active

				BGM play

		Message sending failed
		Message sending failed
				BGM pause
		Multimedia message sending		BGM pause
		failed
		failed		Memory card is enabled
		An alarm is set		Memory card is enabled
16		An alarm is set		for use
16

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Your home screen

Changing your Status from the status bar

Touch the centre of the status bar to open the Status Summary. It shows the current Time, Network, SVC ID, Battery, Handset memory, External Memory, Profile, MP3s and Bluetooth status. Here you can set the Profile type, play/pause MP3s and activate/ deactivate Bluetooth.

Using the Multi-tasking function

Short press the multi-tasking hard key to open the Multitasking menu. From the Running App. tab you can view all the applications that are running and access them. You can launch and edit your Favourite applications from the Favourite Apps. tab.

When you have an application running in the background (e.g. a game or the FM radio), will appear in the status bar.

ATMT

Anti-theft mobile tracker[ATMT]

1The ATMT function provides you with the ability to have a tracking system in place for your phone incase you lose or misplace it.

2When an unauthorized person uses your phone, a SMS is triggered from your phone and the message is sent to your pre-defined phone number.

3You can set the ATMT function by the following steps:

•Find SETTINGS tab from the main menu, then select Phone settings, and then select Security.

•Select Anti-theft mobile tracker

•Set ATMT and select ON

•Enter default ATMT code

NOTE:

•In case you want to use your phone with some other SIM card, make sure to set the ATMT OFF.

•It is recommended to enter the Number for ATMT with the country code.

•Default ATMT code is“000000”.

TIP! Security code : Your default security code is [0000]. You can change the phone code to any four digits.

Calls

Making a call

1 Touch to open the keypad.

2Key in the number using the keypad.

3	Touch	to initiate the call.
4	To end the call, press the Smart key.

TIP! To enter + for making

an international call, press and hold .

TIP! Press the power key to lock the touchscreen to prevent calls being made by mistake.

Making a call from your contacts

1From the home screen touch to open the Contacts.

2Tap the Name field box on the top of the screen and enter the first few letters of the contact you would like to call using the keypad.

3From the filtered list, touch the Call icon next to the contact you want to call. The call will use the default number if there is more than one for that contact.

4Or, you can touch the contact name and select the number to use if there is more than one for that

contact to use. You can also touch to initiate the call to the default number.

Answering and rejecting a call

When your phone rings, touch the Smart key to answer the call.

To mute the ringing, slide up the lock screen. This will unlock the phone if it is locked, then tap . This is useful if you forgot to change your profile to Silent for a meeting. Touch Reject to reject an incoming call.

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In-call options

Hold - Touch to put a call on hold.

Mute - Touch to turn off the microphone so the person you are talking to cannot hear you.

Speaker - Touch to turn the speaker phone off.

Options - Touchto bring up a list of further in-call options.

Touch to search your contacts during a call.

Touch to add another person to the call.

Touch to open a numerical keypad for making a second call. This function also allows you to navigate menus with numbered options when you dial automated telephone services, such as call centres.

TIP! To scroll through a list of options or your

list of contacts, touch the last item visible and slide your finger up the screen. The list will move up so more items become visible.

Calls

Speed dialling

You can assign a frequently-called contact to a speed dial number.

1Select Contacts in the COMMUNICATION tab and select

Speed dials.

2Your voicemail is already set to speed dial 1. You cannot change this. Touch any other number to assign it a speed dial contact.

3Your Contacts will open. Select the contact you want to assign to that number by touching their phone number once. To find a contact, tap the Name field box and enter the first letter of the name of the contact required.

Making a second call

1During your initial call, touch and type the number you want to call.

2 Touch to connect the call.

3Both calls will be displayed on the call screen. Your initial call will be locked and the caller put on hold.

4To change between the calls, touch

or press the number of the held call.

5To end one or both calls press and select End followed by All,

Held or Active.

TIP! Touch any single call

log entry to view the date, time and duration of the call.

NOTE: You will be charged for each call you make.

Viewing your call logs

Touch Recent history in the COMMUNICATION tab.

TIP! Touch any single call log entry to view the date, time and duration of the call.

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Using call divert

1Touch Call settings in the SETTINGS tab.

2 Touch Call divert.

3Choose whether to divert all voice calls, when the line is busy, when there is no answer or when you cannot be contacted.

4Enter the number you want to divert to.

5 Touch Request to activate.

NOTE: Charges are incurred for diverting calls. Please contact your network provider for details.

TIP! To turn off all call

diverts, select Deactivate all from the Call divert menu.

Using call barring

1Touch Call settings in the SETTINGS tab.

2 Touch Call barring.

3Choose any or all of the six options:

All outgoing Outgoing international

Outgoing international calls except home country

All incoming

Incoming when abroad

Deactivate all

4Enter the call barring password. Please check with your network operator about this service.

TIP! Select Fixed dial numbers from the Call settings options to turn on and compile a list of numbers which can be called from your phone. You’ll need your PIN2 code from your

operator. Only numbers included in the fixed dial list can be called from your phone.

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