LG GD580 User Manual
GD580 User Guide
P/N : MMBB0367107 (1.0)
GD580 User Guide
ENGLISH
Bluetooth QD ID B015936
Some of contents in this manual
may differ from your phone
depending on the software of the
phone or your service provider.
GD580 User Guide
Congratulations on your purchase of the
advanced and compact GD580 phone by LG,
designed to operate with the latest digital
mobile communication technology.
Contents
Guidelines for safe and e cient
use ..................................................... 6
Getting to know your phone ......11
Installing the SIM and battery....13
Memory card .................................15
Formatting the memory card ............15
Your standby screen .....................16
Calls .................................................17
Making a voice call .................................17
Making a voice call from Contacts ...17
Making international calls ................... 17
Answering and rejecting a call .......... 17
Speed dialling ..........................................18
Making a second call .............................18
DTMF tones ...............................................19
Viewing your call logs ...........................19
Using call divert ......................................20
Using call barring ...................................20
Using xed dial number .......................20
Using call waiting ................................... 21
Changing the common call
settings .......................................................21
Contacts .........................................23
Searching for a contact ........................23
From the standby screen ..................... 23
From the main menu ............................23
Adding a new contact ..........................23
Creating a group ..................................... 24
Changing your contact settings........24
Messaging ......................................26
Sending a message ................................26
Entering text.............................................27
T9 predictive mode ................................ 27
ABC manual mode ................................. 28
123 mode ..................................................28
Setting up your email ...........................28
Retrieving your email ............................ 31
Managing your messages ...................31
Using templates ......................................32
Using emoticons .....................................32
Changing your text message
settings .......................................................33
Changing your multimedia
message settings ....................................33
Changing your email settings ............ 34
Changing your other settings ............ 35
Camera............................................36
Taking a quick photo .............................36
After you’ve taken your photo ...........36
Using the quick settings ......................36
Using the advanced settings .............. 37
Choosing a shot mode .........................38
Changing the image size ..................... 38
Viewing your saved photos ................ 39
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Contents
Setting a photo as a wallpaper or
contact image ..........................................39
Video camera .................................40
Shooting a quick video.........................40
After you’ve shot your video .............. 40
Using the quick settings ......................40
Using the advanced settings .............. 41
Watching your saved videos .............. 41
Multimedia.....................................42
Music ........................................................... 42
Playing a song .........................................42
Using options while playing
music ........................................................... 42
Listening to the radio ............................ 43
Searching for stations ........................... 43
Editing the channels .............................44
Resetting channels ................................45
Using the voice recorder ...................... 45
My stu ...........................................46
Images ........................................................ 46
My images option menus .................... 46
Sending a photo ..................................... 47
Using an image .......................................48
Organising your images ....................... 48
Deleting an image .................................. 48
Moving or copying an image ............. 49
Marking and unmarking images ......49
Sounds........................................................50
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Using a sound .......................................... 50
Videos .........................................................50
Watching a video .................................... 50
Using options while watching
a video ........................................................ 50
Games and Applications ......................51
Playing a game ........................................ 51
Flash contents .......................................... 51
Documents ............................................... 51
Others ......................................................... 51
My memory card ...................................51
Organiser........................................52
Adding an event to your
calendar ..................................................... 52
Changing your default calendar
view ............................................................. 53
Adding an item to your to do list ...... 53
Sharing a to do item ..............................53
Adding a memo ...................................... 54
Adding a secret memo ......................... 54
Using the date nder ............................ 54
Tools ................................................55
Adding your quick menu ..................... 55
Setting your alarm .................................55
Using your calculator ............................ 55
Using the stopwatch ............................. 56
Converting a unit .................................... 56
Adding a city to your world time ...... 56
Browser ...........................................57
Accessing the web ................................. 57
Adding and accessing your
bookmarks ................................................ 57
Using RSS reader ..................................... 58
Saving a page ..........................................58
Accessing a saved page .......................58
Viewing your browser history ............ 58
Changing the web browser
settings .......................................................58
Connectivity ..................................59
Sending and receiving your
les using Bluetooth .............................59
Changing your Bluebooth
settings .......................................................59
Pairing with another Bluetooth
device ......................................................... 60
Using a Bluetooth headset..................60
Using your phone as a mass
storage device .........................................60
Installing LG PC Suite on your
computer ................................................... 61
Settings ..........................................62
Personalising your pro les ..................62
Using ight mode...................................62
Changing your phone settings..........62
Changing your screen settings .......... 63
Using Date & Time .................................. 63
Changing security settings ................. 64
Using memory manager ...................... 64
Changing your other settings ............ 64
Phone Software update ..............65
Accessories.....................................67
Trouble Shooting .......................... 69
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Guidelines for safe and e 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 GD580
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 certified power level in
all used frequency bands.
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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 2 W/Kg
averaged over 10g of tissue.
The highest SAR value for this
•
model phone tested by DASY4
for use at the ear is 1.09 W/Kg
(10g) and when worn on the
body is 0.753 W/Kg (10g).
SAR data information for
•
residents in countries/regions
that have adopted the SAR limit
recommended by the Institute
of Electrical and Electronics
Engineers (IEEE), which is 1.6 W/
Kg averaged over 1g of tissue.
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.
Do not subject this unit to
•
excessive smoke or dust.
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Guidelines for safe and e cient use
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.
Use the accessories like
•
earphones cautiously. Do not
touch the antenna unnecessarily.
Efficient phone operation
Electronics devices
All mobile phones may get
interference, which could affect
performance.
•
Do not use your mobile phone
near medical equipment
without requesting permission.
Avoid placing the phone over
pacemakers, for example, in your
breast pocket.
•
Some hearing aids might be
disturbed by mobile phones.
•
Minor interference may affect
TVs, radios, PCs, etc.
Road safety
Check 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.
Give full attention to 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.
When your vehicle is equipped
•
with an air bag, do not obstruct
with installed or portable
wireless equipment. It can
cause the air bag to fail or cause
serious injury due to improper
performance.
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 imperative when
near roads.
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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.
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
•
before boarding any aircraft.
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.
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Guidelines for safe and e cient use
Do not leave the battery in hot or
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 shortcircuit 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
maybe recharged hundreds of
times until it needs 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.
•
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.
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Getting to know your phone
Main LCD
• Top: Signal strength,
battery level and
various functions.
• Bottom: Soft key
indications.
Left soft key/
Right soft key
Performs the function
indicated at the bottom
of the display.
Multitasking key
Opens the multitasking
menu.
Send key
Dials a phone number
and answers incoming
calls.
Navigation key
• In standby mode:
Quick menu
Contacts list
Messaging
Profiles
• In menu: Navigates
between menus.
Front lighting key
Change your external
LED settings.
End/Power key
Ends or rejects a call.
Turns the phone
on/off. Press once to
return to the standby
screen.
Clear key
Deletes a character
with each press.
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Getting to know your phone
Volume key
• When the screen is
idle: volume of key
tone.
• During a call: volume
of the earpiece.
• When playing a BGM
track: Controls the
volume.
SIM card socket
Micro SD memory
card socket
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Charger, USB Cable,
Handsfree connector
TIP! To connect
the USB cable, wait
until the phone has
powered up and has
registered to the
network.
Camera Hot key
Go to Camera preview.
Battery cover
Battery
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 Remove the battery
Lever the bottom edge of the
battery and remove it carefully
from the battery compartment.
WARNING: Do not remove
the battery when the phone is
switched on, as this may damage
the phone.
3 Install the SIM card
Slide the SIM card into the SIM
card holder. Make sure that the
gold contact area on the card is
facing downwards. To remove
the SIM card, pull it gently in the
reverse direction.
WARNING: Do not replace or
remove the SIM card while your
phone is being used or turned on,
or data may be lost or the SIM card
might be damaged.
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Installing the SIM and battery
4 Install the battery
Insert the top of the battery first
into the top edge of the battery
compartment. Ensure that the
battery contacts align with the
terminals on the phone. Press
down the bottom of the battery
until it clips into place.
5 Replace the battery cover
Slide the battery cover towards
the top of the phone until it
clicks into place.
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6 Charging your phone
Pull open the cover of the
charger socket on the side of
your GD580. Insert the charger
and plug into a mains electricity
socket. Your GD580 will need
to be charged until a message
reading “Battery full” appears on
screen.
Memory card
Installing a memory card
You can expand the memory
available on your phone using a
memory card.
TIP! A memory card is an optional
accessory.
Remove the battery cover if you
1
necessary.
Insert a micro SD card as the
2
below picture.
Formatting the memory card
If your memory card is already
formatted, you can begin using
it straight away. If your card isn’t
formatted, you will need to do so.
From the standby screen press
1
then select Settings.
Select Memory manager then
2
choose External memory.
Select Format and then confirm
3
your choice.
Enter the password, if one is set,
4
and your card will be formatted
and ready to use.
TIP! To change your default
storage destination, open
Memory manager from the
Phone settings menu and select
Primary storage setting.
TIP! The default password is “0000”
if you didn’t change it before.
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Your standby screen
The 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 is active.
Below is a table explaining the
meaning of icons you’re likely to
see in the status bar.
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Icon Description
Multitasking
Network signal strength
(number of bars will vary)
No network signal
Battery empty
New text message
New email
An alarm is set
Normal profile in use
Silent profile in use
External memory
Calls are diverted
GPRS available
EDGE in use
Roaming
Bluetooth is active
Calls are rejected
Calls
Making a voice call
Enter the number including the
1
full area code.
To delete a digit press .
Press to make the call.
2
Press or close the handset
3
to finish the call.
Making a voice call from
Contacts
It’s easy to call anyone whose
number you have stored in your
Contacts.
Press to access the contacts
1
list.
Scroll to the contact to make
2
a call.
Press
Press
to make a voice call.
to finish the call.
3
4
Making international calls
Press and hold for the
1
international prefix.
The ‘+’ character prefixes the
international access code.
Enter the country code, area
2
code, and the phone number.
.
Press
3
Answering and rejecting a call
When your phone rings press the
to answer the call.
Press Slient to mute the ringing.
This is great if you’ve forgotten to
change your profile to Slient for a
meeting!
Press
to reject the incoming
call.
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Calls
Speed dialling
You can assign a frequently-called
contact to a speed dial number.
From the standby screen, press
1
and select Contacts.
Select Speed dials.
2
Your Voicemail is set to speed
3
dial 1. Select any other number
to assign it to a speed dial
contact.
Your address book will open.
4
Select the contact you’d like to
assign to that number.
To call a speed dial number:
Press the assigned number then
•
press
or .
Press and hold the assigned
•
number until the contact
appears on screen.
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Making a second call
During your initial call, press ,
1
then Options, and select Add
new call.
Dial the number or search your
2
contacts.
Press to connect the call.
3
Both calls will be displayed on
4
the call screen. Your initial call
will be locked and the caller put
on hold.
Select Swap to change between
5
the calls.
To end one or both calls select
6
Options then End followed by
All or Active.
NOTE: You will be charged for
each call you make.
DTMF tones
DTMF allows you to use numerical
commands to navigate menus
within automated messages. DTMF
is switched on as default.
Viewing your call logs
From the standby screen, press
and select Calling then Call logs.
Choose to view:
All calls - View a complete list of
all of your dialled, received and
missed calls.
Dialled calls - View a list of all the
numbers you have called.
Received calls - View a list of all the
numbers that have called you.
Missed calls - View a list of all the
calls you have missed.
TIP! From any calls list, press the
left soft key and Delete all to
delete all the recorded items.
From the standby screen, press
and select Calling.
You can also choose to view:
Make video call - You can make
and receive video calls when both
you and the other person have
video call phone.
Call durations - View the duration
of all your sent and received calls.
Data volume - View the amount in
kilobytes of all your received and
sent data.
Call costs - View the charges
applied to your dialled numbers
(this service is network-dependant.
Some operators are unable to
support it).
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Calls
Using call divert
From the standby screen, press
1
and then select Calling.
Select Call divert.
2
Choose when to divert all calls;
3
when the line is busy, when
there is no answer or when you
are not reachable.
Input the number you’d like to
4
divert to.
Select Activate.
5
NOTE: Charges may be incurred
for diverting calls. Please contact
your network provider for details.
TIP! To turn off all call diverts,
choose Deactivate all.
Using call barring
From the standby screen, press
1
and select Calling.
Select Call barring.
2
Choose any or all of the options
3
after selecting Voice calls or
Video calls.
All outgoing
Outgoing international
Outgoing international calls
All incoming
Incoming when abroad
Enter the call barring password.
4
Please check with your network
operator for this service.
Using fixed dial number
From the standby screen, press
1
and select Calling.
Select Fixed dial numbers to
2
turn on and compile a list of
numbers that can be called from
your phone. You’ll need your
PIN2 code from your operator.
When activated, only numbers
included in the fixed dial list can
be called from your phone.
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Using call waiting
From the standby screen, press
1
and select Calling.
Select Call waiting to activate
2
call waiting service.
If call waiting is activated, the
handset is also able to warn you
of an incoming call while you are
already on a call. A tone sounds
in the earpiece, and the display
will show that a second call is
waiting.
You can put the first call on hold
and answer the second call. (This
feature is only available if your
network supports it.)
If you select Deactivate, you cannot
recognize the waiting (receiving)
call and View status shows the
status of call waiting.
Changing the common call
settings
From the standby screen, press
1
and then select Calling.
Select Common setting. From
2
here you can amend the settings
for:
Call reject - Select On or Off and
choose to reject all calls, those
from specific groups, contacts,
unregistered numbers (those not
in your list of contacts) or those
with no caller ID.
Send my number - Choose
whether your number will
be displayed when you call
someone.
Auto redial - Choose On or Off.
Answer mode - Choose whether
to answer the phone by pressing
the send key, by pressing any
key, or by opening the flip.
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Calls
Minute minder - Select On to
hear a tone every minute during
a call.
BT answer mode - Choose how
to answer a call when using
a Bluetooth headset. Select
Hands-free or Handset.
Save new number - Saves
numbers you use that aren’t
already stored in Contacts.
Voice clarity - Set the voice
clarity function Yes or No.
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Contacts
Searching for a contact
There are two ways to search for
a contact.
From the standby screen
From the standby screen, press
1
to open the address book.
Press the number key
2
corresponding to the first letter
of the contact you’d like to view.
Or, using the slightly quicker
method…
Enter the number you wish to
1
search on the standby screen
and select Options.
Choose Search contacts in
2
option menu.
TIP! You can search by group by
pressing Options and selecting
Search by group. This will bring
up a list of all your groups.
From the main menu
From the standby screen, press
1
and select Contacts.
Select Search and enter the first
2
few letters of the contact you’d
like to find using the keypad.
Your address book will bring
3
up a list of the contacts
corresponding to the letters
you’ve entered.
Adding a new contact
From the standby screen, press
1
and select Contacts.
Select Add new.
2
Choose whether to save the
3
contact to your Handset or SIM.
Enter the first and last name of
4
your new contact. You do not
have to enter both, but you must
enter one or the other.
Enter all the information you
5
have in the fields provided and
select Done.
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Contacts
Creating a group
From the standby screen, press
1
and select Contacts.
Select Groups and choose
2
Options.
Select Add new group.
3
Enter a name for your new
4
group.
Press Done.
5
NOTE: If you delete a group, the
contacts which were assigned to
that group will not be lost. They
will remain in your address book.
TIP! You can edit an existing group
by highlighting it and selecting
Options. Choose to Add member
to the group from your contacts,
assign a Group ringtone, Rename
the group or Delete the group.
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Changing your contact settings
You can adapt your contact settings
so that your address book works
according to your preferences.
From the standby screen, press
1
and select Contacts.
Select Settings. From here you
2
can adjust the following settings:
Contact list settings - Choose
whether to view contacts saved
to both your Handset & SIM,
Handset only or SIM only. You
can also select to show the first
name or last name of a contact
first, and to show a contact
picture.
Copy - Copy your contacts from
your SIM to your handset or
from your handset to your SIM.
Choose to do this one by one, or
all together.
Move - This works in the same
way as Copy, but the contact
will only be saved to the location
you’ve moved it to. If you move
a contact from the SIM to the
handset it will be deleted from
the SIM memory.
Send all contacts via
Bluetooth - Send all contacts
information to another handset
by Bluetooth.
Back up contacts - You can save
all the phonebook data in the
handset to an external memory
card by the form of vcard.
Restore contacts - You can
restore all the phonebook data in
an external memory card to the
phone memory by the form of
vcard.
Clear contacts - Delete all your
contacts.
Memory info. - You can check
how much memory you’ve got
left on your handset or your SIM.
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Messaging
Your GD580 includes functions
related to SMS (Short Message
Service), MMS (Multimedia Message
Service), and email, as well as the
network’s service messages.
Sending a message
From the standby screen, press
1
, select Messaging and
choose Create new message.
Choose Message to send SMS
2
or MMS.
A new message editor will open.
3
Message editor combines SMS
and MMS into one intuitive and
easy to switch between SMS
mode and MMS mode. The
default setting of the message
editor is SMS mode.
Enter your message using either
4
the T9 predictive mode or Abc
manual mode.
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TIP! You can select your message
type as SMS or MMS when you
enter a text longer than 2 pages in
the message field.
Press Options and choose Insert
5
to add an Image, Vide o, Sound,
Symbols, Template, Emoticon,
Name & Number, New slide,
Subject or More (Business
card/Schedule/Memo/To do/My
business card).
Press Send.
6
Search your contact list or press
7
the number key to enter the
phone number.
Press Send.
8
WARNING: If an Image,
Sound, Video , New slide,
Subject, Business card, Schedule
or My business card is added
to the message editor, it will be
automatically converted to MMS
mode and you will be charged
accordingly.
Entering text
You can enter alphanumeric
characters using the phone’s
keypad. For example, storing names
in Contacts, writing a message and
creating scheduling events in the
calendar all require entering text.
The following text input methods
are available in the phone: T9
predictive mode, ABC/Abc/abc
manual mode and 123 mode.
Note: Some fields may allow
only one text input mode (e.g.
telephone number in address
book fields).
To turn on T9 mode in the text
entry field, choose Options, select
Input method and choose T9
mode. With T9 on, you can switch
text input mode by pressing .
You will notice the text input mode
indicator in the upper right corner
of the display.
To input a symbol in the text entry
field, press the
key and select
a symbol, then select .
Complete each word with a space
by pressing .
To delete a character, press .
T9 predictive mode
T9 predictive mode uses a built-in
dictionary to recognise words
you’re writing based on the key
sequences you press. Simply press
the number key associated with the
letter you want to enter, and the
dictionary will recognise the word
once all the letters are entered.
If the word you want doesn’t
appear, press Options and select
Add to dictionary, then you can
enter the word using ABC manual
mode. Your word will be added to
the dictionary.
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Messaging
Note: You can select a different T9
language by pressing Options and
select Writing language.
ABC manual mode
This mode allows you to enter
letters by pressing the key labeled
with the required letter once, twice,
three or four times until the letter
is displayed.
123 mode
Type numbers using one keystroke
per number. You can also add
numbers whilst remaining in letter
modes by pressing and holding the
desired key.
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Setting up your email
You can stay in touch on the move
using email on your GD580. It’s
quick and simple to set up a POP3
or IMAP4 email account.
From the standby screen, press
1
and select Messaging then
select Settings.
2
Select Email, then Email
accounts.
3
If no email account is set, you
can set up an email account by
using email set-up wizard.
Email address - Enter your email
address.
User ID & Password - Enter the
account User name & Password.
Mailbox type - Select the
internet protocol type used to
transfer your email, IMAP4 or
POP3.
Incoming server - Enter the IP
address or host name of your
incoming (POP3 or IMAP4) mail
server.
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