LG GR500 Users manual

GR500

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.

For Your Safety

Important Information

This user guide contains important information on the use and operation of this phone. Please read all the information carefully for optimal performance and to prevent any damage to or misuse of the phone. Any changes or modifications not expressly approved in this user guide could void your warranty for this equipment.

Before You Start

Safety Instructions

WARNING! To reduce the possibility of electric shock, do not

expose your phone to high humidity areas, such as the bathroom, swimming pool, etc.

Always store your phone away from heat. Never store your phone in settings that may expose it to temperatures less than 32°F or greater than 104°F, such as outside during extreme weather conditions or in your car on a hot day. Exposure to excessive cold or heat will result in malfunction, damage and/or catastrophic failure.

Be careful when using your phone near other electronic devices. RF emissions from your mobile phone may affect

nearby in adequately shielded electronic equipment. You should consult with manufacturers of any personal medical devices such as pacemakers and hearing aides to determine if they are susceptible to interference from your mobile phone.

Turn off your phone in a medical facility or at a gas station. Never place your phone in a microwave oven as this will cause the battery to explode.

IMPORTANT! Please read the TIA SAFETY INFORMATION on page 78 before using your phone.

Safety Information

Read these simple guidelines. Breaking the rules may be dangerous or illegal. Further detailed information is given in this user guide.

] Never use an unapproved battery since this could damage

the phone and/or battery and could cause the battery to explode.

] Never place your phone in a microwave oven as it will

cause the battery to explode.

] Do not dispose of your battery by fire or with hazardous or

flammable materials.

] Make sure that no sharp-edged items come into contact

with the battery. There is a risk of this causing a fire.

] Store the battery in a place out of reach of children. ] Be careful that children do not swallow any parts such as

rubber plugs (earphone, connection parts of the phone, etc.). This could cause asphyxiation or suffocation.

For Your Safety

] Unplug the power cord and charger during lightning storms

to avoid electric shock or fire.

] When riding in a car, do not leave your phone or set up the

hands-free kit near to the air bag. If wireless equipment is improperly installed and the air bag is activated, you may be seriously injured.

] Do not use a hand-held phone while driving. ] Do not use the phone in areas where its use is prohibited.

(For example: aircraft).

] Do not expose the battery charger or adapter to direct

sunlight or use it in places with high humidity, such as a bathroom.

] Never store your phone in temperatures less than- 4°F or

greater than 122°F.

] Do not use harsh chemicals (such as alcohol, benzene,

thinners, etc.) or detergents to clean your phone. There is a risk of this causing a fire.

] Do not drop, strike, or shake your phone severely. Such

actions may harm the internal circuit boards of the phone.

] Do not use your phone in high explosive areas as the phone

may generate sparks.

] Do not damage the power cord by bending, twisting, pulling,

or heating. Do not use the plug if it is loose as it may cause a fire or electric shock.

] Do not place any heavy items on the power cord. Do not

allow the power cord to be crimped as it may cause fire or electric shock.

] Do not handle the phone with wet hands while it is being

charged. It may cause an electric shock or seriously damage your phone.

] Do not disassemble the phone. ] Do not place or answer calls while charging the phone as it

may short-circuit the phone and/or cause electric shock or fire.

] Only use the batteries, antennas, and chargers provided by

LG. The warranty will not be applied to products provided by other suppliers.

] Only authorized personnel should service the phone and its

accessories. Faulty installation or service may result in accidents and consequently invalidate the warranty.

] Do not hold or let the antenna come in contact with your

body during a call.

] An emergency call can be made only within a service area.

For an emergency call, make sure that you are within a service area and that the phone is turned on.

For Your Safety

FCC RF Exposure Information

WARNING! Read this information before operating the phone.

In August 1996, the Federal Communications (FCC) of he United States, with its action in Report and Order FCC 96-326, adopted an updated safety standard for human exposure to radio frequency (RF) electromagnetic energy emitted by FCC regulated transmitters. Those guidelines are consistent with the safety standard previously set by both U.S. and international standards bodies.

The design of this phone complies with the FCC guidelines and these international standards.

CAUTION

Use only the supplied and approved antenna. Use of unauthorized antennas or modifications could impair call quality, damage the phone, void your warranty and/or result in violation of FCC regulations. Do not use the phone with a damaged antenna. If a damaged antenna comes into contact with skin, a minor burn may result. Contact your local dealer for a replacement antenna.

Body-worn Operation

This device was tested for typical body-worn operations with the back of the phone kept 0.79 inches (2cm) between the user’s body and the back of the phone. To comply with FCC RF exposure requirements, a minimum separation distance of 0.79 inches(2cm) must be maintained between the user's body and the back of the phone. Third-party belt-clips, holsters, and similar accessories containing metallic components should not be used. Body-worn accessories that cannot maintain 0.79 inches(2cm) separation distance between the user's body and the back of the phone, and have not been tested for typical body-worn operations may not comply with FCC RF exposure limits and should be avoided.

For Your Safety

Vehicle Mounted External Antenna (optional, if available)

A minimum separation distance of 8 inches (20cm) must be maintained between the user/bystander and the vehicle mounted external antenna to satisfy FCC RF exposure requirements. For more information about RF exposure, visit the FCC website at www.fcc.gov

FCC Part 15 Class B Compliance

This device and its accessories comply with part 15 of FCC rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) This device and its accessories may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device and its accessories must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.

Cautions for Battery

] Do not disassemble. ] Do not short-circuit. ] Do not expose to high temperature: 60°C (140°F).] ] Do not incinerate.

Battery Disposal

] Please dispose of your battery properly or bring to your

local wireless carrier for recycling.

] Do not dispose in fire or with hazardous or flammable

materials.

Adapter (Charger) Cautions

] Using the wrong battery charger could damage your phone

and void your warranty.

] The adapter or battery charger is intended for indoor use

only.

Do not expose the adapter or battery charger to direct sunlight or use it in places with high humidity, such as the bathroom.

In-Call Menu

Your phone provides a number of control functions that you can use during a call. To access these functions during a call, press the right soft key [Options].

During a Call

The menu displayed on the handset screen during a call is different from the default main menu displayed when in idle screen, and the options are described below.

Making a Second Call

You can select a number you wish to dial from the Address Book to make a second call. Press the right soft key then select Contacts.

Swapping Between Two Calls

By using three methods, you can switch between two calls.

1. Press the [Send] key.

2. Press the left/right navigation key.

3. Press the right soft key and then select

“Swap Calls”.

In-Call Menu

Answering an Incoming Call

To answer an incoming call when the handset is ringing, simply press the [SEND] key. 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. This feature, known as Call Waiting, is only

available if your network supports it.

If Call Waiting is on, you can put the first

call on hold and answer the second call, by pressing the

[SEND] key.

Rejecting an Incoming Call

You can reject an incoming call without answering by simply pressing the [END] key.

During a call, you can reject an incoming call by pressing the

[END] key.

In-Call Menu

Muting the Microphone

You can mute the microphone during a call by pressing the left soft key [Mute]. The handset can be unmuted by pressing the left soft key [Unmute]. When the handset is muted, the caller cannot hear you, but you can still hear the caller.

Using the Speakerphone

You can use the integrated Speakerphone during a call by pressing the key. The loudspeaker is automatically deactivated when you end the call.

Warning

Due to higher volume levels, don’t place the phone near your ear while the speakerphone

is enabled.

Conference Calls

The conference service provides you with the ability to have a simultaneous conversation with more than one caller. The conference call feature can be used only if your network service provider supports this feature.

A conference call can only be set up when you have one call active and one call on hold, meaning both calls must have been answered. Once a conference call is set up, calls may be added, disconnected or separated (that is, removed from the conference call but still connected to you) by the person who set up the conference call. These options are all available from the In-Call menu. The maximum number of callers in a conference call is five. Once started, you are in control of the conference call, and only you can add calls to the conference call.

In-Call Menu

Making a Second Call

You can make a second call while currently

on a call simply by entering the second

number and pressing the [SEND] key.

When the second call is connected, the first

call is automatically placed on hold. You can

swap between calls, by pressing the

[SEND] key.

Setting Up a Conference Call

To set up a conference call, place one call on

hold, conference in the second active call by

pressing the right soft key and select the Join Calls sub menu option from the Conference Call menu.

Activate the Conference Call

on Hold

To activate a conference call on hold, press

the [SEND] key.

Adding Call to the Conference Call

To add a call to an existing conference call, press the right soft key, and then select the Join Calls sub menu from the Conference Call option.

Private Call in a Conference Call

To have a private call with one caller from a conference call, press the right soft key and select the Private Menu from the Conference Call option. When the numbers of the callers are displayed, select the one you wish to speak in private.

Ending a Conference Call

Currently active conference call can be disconnected by pressing the [END] key.

In-Call Menu

Video Share Calling

Making and Answering a Video Share Call

You can make or answer a Video Share call with other 3G video phones. In order to start a Video Share call, both sides must have 3G Video Share capable phone and both must be in 3G coverage area.

n Note

Before you start a Video Share Call you must check the following:

• Phone must be in a AT&T 3G service area.

icon should be present on top left

• The corner of the screen.

To use Video Share follow these steps:

1. Make a phone call by dialing a number, or

selecting a number either from contact list or recent call list. From Recent call or Contact list, you can also directly make a Video Share by selecting [Options] > [Video Share Call] and selecting Video Type (Live or Recorded). In this case skip step 2-3.

2. A few seconds after the connection is established, “Video Share Ready” prompt will appear on the screen given other party is ready to use Video Share service.

3. To start Video Share with other party, you can press the right soft key [Video] or Camera key and select Video type (Live or Recorded).

In-Call Menu

n Note

The Speakerphone will be automatically activated when a Video Share session begins, unless a hands-free (Bluetooth or wired head set) is connected.

] Live: You can share a real-time video

stream with the other party while having a conversation.

] Recorded: You can share a pre-recorded

video clip with the other party while having a conversation. (Note that H.263 video format in 176x144 size is supported)

4. If the other party press the right soft key [Accept], the Video Share will begin. (After accepting, it may take several seconds before actual Video Share starts)

During the Video Share, you can do followings via the right soft key [Options].

] Spk. On: You can turn the integrated

Speakerphone on while you are using Bluetooth

] Mute/Unmute: You can mute/unmute the

microphone by selecting mute/unmute.

] Stop Video Share: You can stop video

sharing and proceeds with voice call only by selecting Stop Video Share.

] Brightness: You can adjust the brightness

of the screen by selecting Brightness.

] Zoom in/out: You can zoom in/out the

video by selecting Zoom in/out.

] Audio to Bluetooth/Audio to Phone:

When Audio to Bluetooth is selected, you can have a conversation using Bluetooth. When Audio to Phone is selected, you can have a conversation using either speakerphone or headset.

In-Call Menu

] Record Video Share/Stop Recording:

You can start recording the live video by selecting ‘Record Video Share’. Once you are recording the video, you can stop recording by selecting ‘Stop Recording’.

] End Call: You can end phone call by

selecting ‘End Call’. (Note: Video Share will stop as well)

] Hold Call: You can hold phone call by

selecting ‘Hold Call’. (Note: Video Share will stop when you select ‘Hold Call’)

During the Video Share session, you can turn on/off speakerphone using Spk. off / Spk. on

key

You can record a current video clip via Options menu, and the recorded video will be saved in [My stuff] > [Video].

5.1. You can stop Video Share call and

proceed to voice call by

1. Press the left soft key [Stop] or

2. Press the right soft key [Opton] > [Stop Video share]

5.2. You can End Voice call along with Video Share call by

1. Press End Key or

2. Press the right soft key

[Option] > [End Call]

Note

1. A Video Share Call will be terminated in the

following cases:

• When trying to make a conference call / second call during a call.

• When voice call is placed on hold.

• When the voice call is disconnected.

• When moving out of a AT&T 3G service area.

• When the network connection is poor.

In-Call Menu

2. A Video Share Call will be unavailable in

the following cases (“Video Share Ready” message will be disapeared).

• When trying to make a conference call / second call during a Video Share Call.

• When voice call is placed on hold.

• When moving out of a AT&T 3G service area.

To receive a Video Share session:

1. If you receive a Video Share request during

a call, select the left soft key [Accept] to accept the request. If you don’t want to accept the request, press the right soft key [Decline]. When you’re a recipient of a Video Share call, the followings are available via [Options]:

] Spk. On: You can turn the integrated

Speakerphone on while you are using Bluetooth

] Mute/Unmute: You can mute/unmute the

microphone by selecting mute/unmute.

] Stop Video Share: You can stop video

sharing and proceeds with voice call only by selecting Stop Video Share.

] Landscape mode: When Landscape mode

is selected you can watch shared video in landscape mode.

] Audio to Bluetooth/Audio to Phone:

When Audio to Bluetooth is selected, you can have a conversation using Bluetooth. When Audio to Phone is selected, you can have a conversation using either speakerphone or headset.

] End Call: You can end phone call by

selecting ‘End Call’. (Note: Video Share will stop as well)

] Hold Call: You can hold phone call by

selecting ‘Hold Call’. (Note: Video Share will stop when you select ‘Hold Call’)

n Note

• The speakerphone will be automatically turned on when a Video Share Call begins, and automatically back to the previous mode when a Video Share Call ends.

• If a hands-free or a Bluetooth headset is connected, then the speakerphone menu will be deactivated.

In-Call Menu

Making a Video Share Call from Camera, Camcoder or Video Gallery

When you are in Camera or Video Recording mode, you can easily make a Video Share Call to a person in your Contact List.

1. Start Video Share call as followings:

In ‘Take Photo’ /'Record Video' mode,

select Video Share icon at the last of the right icon list.

In [My stuff] > [Video], press right soft key

[Options] and select [Video Share Call].

(This menu item is active only in 3G

coverage and video share capable)

2. This screen provides you with two options

to make a Video Share Call:

- Enter a number directly.

- Select a number from the list.

n Note

If the other party is not ready for Video Share, call will proceed to ordinary voice call.

Saving your Video Share

Sender can record video during the Video Share session by

1. Selecting [Option]> [Record Video Share] during live Video Share call.

2. Setting Auto Record to ‘ON’ (See Application Settings).

Sender can save the recorded video by

1. Selecting [Optoin] > [Stop Recording] during live Video Share call.

2. Ending Video Share call.

Recorded video will be saved in [My Stuff] > [Videos] folder in the phone.

In-Call Menu

Menu Tree

The following illustration shows the available menu structure and indicates the:

] Number assigned to each menu option. ] Page where you can find the feature description.

1. AT&T Music

1.1 Music Player

1.2 Shop Music

1.3 MusicID

1.4 XM Radio

1.5 Music Videos

1.6 Make UR Tones

1.7 Company

1.8 Music Apps

2. Messaging (see page 51)

2.1 Create Message

2.2 Inbox

2.3 IM

2.4 Mobile Email

2.5 Drafts

2.6 Outbox

2. Messaging (continued)

2.7 Voicemail

2.8 Message Settings

2.8.1 Message Alert

2.8.2 Signature

2.8.3 Text Message

2.8.4 Multimedia Message

2.8.5 Voicemail Number

2.8.6 Service Message

3. YELLOWPAGES.COM (see page 64)

4. MEdia Net (see page 65)

Menu Tree

5. MEdia Mall (see page 66)

5.1 Shop Tones

5.2 Shop Games

5.3 Shop Graphics

5.4 Shop Multimedia

5.5 Shop Applications

5.6 Shop Video

5.7 MEdia Net

6. AT&T GPS (see page 69)

7. My Stuff (see page 70)

7.1 CV

7.2 Audio

7.3 Games

7.4 Picture

7.5 Video

7.6 Applications

7.7 Tools/Utilizes

7.8 Camera & Recordings

7.9 Web Pages

7.10 Other Files

7.11 Memory Card

Menu Tree

8. Address Book (see page 83)

8.1 Contact List

8.2 New Contact

8.3 Caller Groups

8.4 Speed Dial Lists

8.5 Contact Management

8.6 Service Dial Numbers

8.7 My Numbers

9. Settings (see page 85)

9.1 Audio & Ringtones

9.1.1 Shop Tones

9.1.2 Volume

9.1.3 Ringtone

9.1.4 Message Tone

9.1.5 Alert Tone

9.1.6 Keypad Tone

9.1.7 Power On/Off Tones

9. Settings (continued)

9.2 Phone Settings

9.2.1 Date & Time

9.2.2 Languages

9.2.3 Set Shortcuts

9.2.4 Auto Key Lock

9.2.5 Set Flight Mode

9.2.6 Security

9.2.7 Reset Settings

9.3 Display

9.3.1 Shop Graphics

9.3.2 Wallpapers

9.3.3 Font

9.3.4 Colcks & Calendar

9.3.5 Brightness

9.3.6 Backlight Timer

9.3.7 Color Schemes

9.3.8 Menu Styles

Menu Tree

9. Settings (continued)

9.4 Call

9.4.1 Call Forwarding

9.4.2 Send My Number

9.4.3 Auto Redial

9.4.4 Answer Mode

9.4.5 Minute Minder

9.4.6 Call Waiting

9.4.7 Call Reject

9.4.8 TTY

9.4.9 Hearing Aid

9.4.0 Send DTMF Tones

9.4.* Time & Cost

9.5 Connection

9.5.1 Bluetooth

9.5.2 USB Connection Mode

9.5.3 Internet Profiles

9.5.4 Access Points

9.5.5 Network Selection

9.5.6 Preferred Network Lists

9. Settings (continued)

9.6 Memory

9.6.1 Used Space

9.6.2 Set Storage Defaults

9.7 Application Settings

9.8 Software Update

9.9 Phone Information

AT&T Music

Music Player

] All Songs: You can view the entire playlist

in the internal/external memory.

] Playlists: You can create your own

playlists by choosing songs from the All Songs menu list.

] Artists: Shows the list of artists of all the

songs in internal/external memory, and shows the song of chosen artist.

] Albums: Shows the list of albums of all

the songs in internal/external memory, and shows the song of chosen album.

] Genres: Shows the list of genres of all

the songs in internal/external memory, and shows the song of chosen genre.

] Shuffle Songs: You can listen to the songs

in random.

Menu 1.1

Note

Copyrights of music files may be protected by copyright and intellectual property laws. Therefore, it may be required to obtain necessary permissions or licenses before you can reproduce or copy the materials. In some countries, national law prohibits copying of copyrighted materials for personal archive as well. Prior to downloading or copying the files, please ensure that you adhere to the applicable laws and laws of corresponding countries or regions regarding the Terms of Use of materials.

AT&T Music

Playing Music

To listen to music that you have transferred to your phone, follow these quick easy steps:

Playing Music with the Slide Open

1. Press the Menu 1 > 2, select Music Player (1), then All Songs (1) or Playlists (2). Select a song or playlist.

2. Press to play/pause. Press up or down on the Navigation Key to change

the volume, and left or right to go to the previous or next song.

3. Press the Left Soft Key for Minimize to access other phone functionality while music is playing.

4. Press the key to browse for a song or playlist again.

Note

The file under 300kb goes to ringtone file.

Adding Music To Your Handset

Before You Get Started

To transfer music from your PC to your device, you will need the following:

• Windows Media Player 10 or above

• Music on your PC in one of these formats: MP3, .AAC, AAC+ or WMA

• A MicroSD card ( supports up to 8GB cards ) 8GB

• USB data cable

* microSD card and USB data cable sold

separately; go to att.com/wireless

Note

Music stores may require other software to be downloaded and separately installed or see User Guide for use of Windows Explorer to drop and drag tracks from you computer to phone.

Warning

Do not disconnect phone while the transfer is in progress.

AT&T Music

Note

Not compatible with iTunes and/or iTunes files.

Drag and Drop Music Using GR500 As A Mass Storage Device

1. Insert a MicroSD memory card.

2. Power on the phone.

3. Connect the device to a PC using a GR500

USB data cable.

4. A bubble may appear, “Found New Hardware LG USB Modem”.

5. Access My Computer on the PC.

6. The phone’s memory card will be listed

under “Devices with Removable Storage” in the same location as an optical drive.

Note

The PC will automatically assign a drive letter.

7. File explore in a new window for desired music files.

8. Drag and drop the desired music content from the PC window to the “Storage Card” window.

9. Disconnect the device from the cable.

10. Access the Music Player on the phone.

Note

Sideloading is not supported via Bluetooth.

Note

If the target computer does not detect the newly connected handset as Mess Storage, please follow steps 11 - 16.

11. When the Idle screen displays, press the Menu soft key.

12. Select Settings and press the Select soft key or the [OK] key.

13. Select Connection and press the Select soft key or the [OK] key.

14. Use the Up or Down Navigation key to highlight Select USB Connection Mode and press the Select soft key or the [OK] key.

AT&T Music

15. Use the Up or Down Navigation key to

highlight Mass Storage and press the Select soft key or the [OK] key.

16. Reconnect the device to a PC.

Adding Music to your Handset

Music files can be added to your handset by using one or more of the following methods:

• Download music and ringtones over the AT&T network directly to your device by using the shopping for music feature.

• From your existing digital media collection thru Windows Media Player

• From music stores through the applicable music client.

Transferring Music from the Digital Music Stores

In order to download music from the computer to your phone, handset, a microSD card and USB data cable are required. These items are

sold separately; go to att.com/wireless

1. Using your computer, open your preferred WMDRM PC music management client.

2. Download the selected song to your library.

3. Insert the microSD card into the handset.

4. Use the USB adapter cable to connect the

handset to the target PC. When you try to

connect handset on your PC, the handset displays “Connecting as Music Sync...”.

5. Once the USB connection has been established, the handset displays “Connected as Music Sync Mode. Do

not disconnect during transfer.“ and the computer screen then shows the GR500 device. If the detection occurs, skip to step 11.

Note

If the target computer does not detect the newly connected handset or provide an MTP Player dialog window on the PC screen, please follow steps 6 - 10.

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