Some of the contents in this manual may differ from your phone depending on the software of the phone or your service provider.
GD880f User Guide
Part 15.21 statement
"Change or Modifications that are not expressly approved by the manufacturer could void the user's authority to operate the equipment. “
Part 15.105 statement
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules.
These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures:
-Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
-Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.
-Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected.
-Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.
Part 15 Class B Compliance
This device and its accessories comply with part15 of FCC rules.
Operation is subject to the following two conditions:
(1)This device & its accessories may not cause harmful interference.
(2)This device & its accessories must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.
Body-worn Operation
This device has been tested for typical body-worn operations with the distance of 2.0cm from the user’s body.
To comply with FCC RF exposure requirements, a minimum separation distance of 2.0cm must be maintained from the user's body.
Additionally, Belt clips, holsters & other body-worn accessories may not contain metallic components.
Getting to know your phone
Smart key
•Accepts and ends a call.
•Goes to home screen directly.
Power/Lock key
•Long press for power on/off.
•Short press to turn on/off the screen.
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.
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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Open view
Battery cover
Battery
External camera lens
MicroSD Card Slot
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 GD880. 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 GD880 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.
PCB-100 Solar Cell battery cover sold separately, available from selected retailers or from www.lge.co.uk/mobileshop
*It may not be available in all shops based upon availability
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.
1Remove the battery cover.
2Push the microSD card slot to release lock.
3Flip 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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5Flip down then push the slot to lock.
6Replace 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.
1 From 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
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in the Home screen to open a Top menu. From here you can access |
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COMMUNICATION, ENTERTAINMENT, UTILITIES and SETTINGS. |
COMMUNICATION |
ENTERTAINMENT |
Contacts |
Camera |
Recent history |
Gallery |
Messaging |
My stuff |
Music |
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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 |
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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 GD880 is not in use, it will return to the lock screen.
Control the touch screen
The controls on the GD880 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 call history list, 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.
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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.
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The status bar |
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sending failed |
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Customised Profile in use |
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Outdoor profile in use |
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Silent profile in use |
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Remaining battery life |
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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
Press the multi-tasking hard key to open the Multitasking menu. From here you can view all the applications that are running and access them with one touch.
When you have an application running in the background (e.g. a game or the FM radio), will appear in the status bar.
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Calls
Making a call
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2Key in the number using the keypad.
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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 cover. 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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Calls
In-call options
Hold - Touch |
to put a call on hold. |
Mute - Touch |
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Speaker - Touch |
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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.
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