LG GR500F Users manual

Part 15.21 statement

This device is not intended for sale in the U.S.A.

" 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 0.79inches (2.0cm) from the user’s body.

To comply with FCC RF exposure requirements, a minimum separation distance

of 0.79inches(2.0cm) must be maintained from the user's body.

Additionally, Belt clips, holsters & other body-worn accessories may not contain

metallic components.

Your Phone

Phone Components

1. EARPIECE: Lets you hear the caller and

automated prompts.

2. MAIN LCD: Displays phone status icons,

menu items, web items, web information, pictures and more in full color. You can choose menu on touch pad by touching the icon slightly.

3. SEND KEY: Press this key in standby mode

to quickly access the most recent incoming, outgoing and missed calls.

4. End/Power key: Ends or rejects a call.

Turns the phone on/off. Press once to return

to the home screen.

5. Micro SD memory card socket

6. Hold key

7. Capture button

8. Side keys

• When the screen is idle: volume of key

tone.

• During a call: volume of the earpiece.

• When playing a BGM track: controls

volume continuously.

Rear view

Your Phone

Battery cover

Flash

External camera lens

Battery

SIM card socket

Micro SD memory card socket

Getting Started

Installing the SIM card and battery

1. Remove the battery cover

Press and hold down the battery release button at the top of the phone, and lift off the battery cover.

2. Remove the battery

Hold the top edge of the battery and, using the battery cover, lift it from the battery compartment.

• Using fingernail

Getting Started

• Using battery cove

Warning

• We do recommend not to user your fingernail to remove the battery not to be hurt.

• 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 opposite direction.

Getting Started

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 the bottom of the battery down until it clips into place.

5. Charging your phone

Slide back the cover of the charger socket on the side of your LG Secret. Insert the charger connector to the phone (‘B’ side of the connector has to be facing up when connecting to the phone) and then plug into the wall socket. Your LG Secret will need to be charged until a message reading “Battery full. Please unplug charger to save energy” appears on the screen.

Important!

You should insert the battery before charging.

Warning

Use of unauthorized accessories could damage your phone and void your warranty.

To use the travel charger provided with your phone:

Installing a memory card

You can expand the memory available on your phone by using a microSD™ memory card. The LG Secret will support up to a 16GB microSD™ memory card.

Tip

A memory card is an optional accessory.

1. Remove the battery cover as before.

2. Information is missing describing the

locking mechanism for the MicroSD slot. Please revise and include this information and instructions.

3. Lift the memory card cover and insert a

microSD™ card with the gold contact area facing downwards. Close the memory card cover so that it clicks shut.

Getting Started

3. Remove the battery cover as before.

Note

If your memory card has existing content it will automatically be filed in the correct folder. For example, videos will be accessible from the My Videos folder.

Getting Started

On-Screen Icons

The table below describes various display indicators or icons that appear on the phone's display screen.

ICON/

INDICATOR

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

DESCRIPTION

ICON/

INDICATOR

EDGE available

Bluetooth® is active

The browser is active

Vibrate mode

Speakerphone

Call in Progress

Voicemail

Battery Full

Battery Charging

Airplane Mode

DESCRIPTION

General Functions

Making a Call

1. Make sure your phone is powered on.

2. Touch Dial icon and press slightly a phone

number on the touch pad. Or slide open the qwerty pad and enter a phone number including the area code. To edit a number on the display screen, simply press the

key to erase one digit at a time.

] Press and hold the key to erase the

entire number.

3. Press the

number.

4. When finished, press the [END] key.

Making a Call with the Send Key

1. Press the [SEND] key, and the most

recent incoming, outgoing and missed phone numbers will be displayed.

2. Select the desired number by using the

navigation touch pad.

3. Press the

[SEND] key to call the

[SEND] key.

Making International Calls

1. Touch and hold the key

and the international access character ‘+’ will appear.

2. Enter the country code, area code and the

phone number.

3. Touch

Ending a Call

When you have finished a call, press the

[END] key.

Making a Call from the Contacts

You can store frequently called names and phone numbers in the SIM card as well as in the phone memory known as the Contacts.

You can dial a number by simply selecting a name in the contacts and pressing the [SEND] key.

General Functions

Adjusting the Volume

During a call, if you want to adjust the earpiece volume, use the side volume keys of the phone.

In idle mode, you can adjust the ring volume using the side volume keys.

Answering a Call

When you receive a call, the phone rings and the phone icon appears on the screen. If the caller can be identified, the caller’s phone number (or name if stored in your Address Book) is displayed.

1. Press the [SEND] touch Accept.

If Any Key has been set as the Answer Mode, any key press will answer a call except for the [END] key or the right soft key.

2. End the call by pressing the [END]

key.

Note

You can answer a call while using the Address Book or other menu features.

Vibrating Mode (Quick)

Vibrating Mode can be activated by pressing and holding down the [Star] key.

Signal Strength

If you are inside a building, being near a window may give you better reception. You can see the strength of your signal by the signal indicator on your phone’s display screen.

General Functions

Entering Text

You can enter alphanumeric characters by using the phone’s keypad. For example, storing names in the Address Book, writing a message or scheduling events in the calendar all require text to be entered.

The following text input modes are available on the phone.

Changing the Text Input Mode

Change the text input mode by touching .

You can check the current text input mode in the upper right corner of the screen.

Using the Symbol Mode

The Symbol Mode enables you to enter various symbols or special characters. To enter a symbol, touch . Select the desired symbol.

ABC 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 (Numbers Mode)

Type numbers using one keytouch per number. To change to 123 mode in a text entry field, touch .

Using the T9 Mode

The T9 predictive text input mode allows you to enter words easily with a minimum number of key presses. As you touch or press each key, the phone begins to display the characters that it thinks you are typing based on a built-in dictionary. As new letters are added, the word changes to reflect the most likely candidate from the dictionary.

General Functions

1. When you are in the T9 predictive text

input mode, and touch and . It will be a word ‘Be’. Touch one key per letter.

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The word changes as letters are typed

- ignore what is displayed on the screen

until the word is typed completely.

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If the desired word is missing from the

word choices list, add it by using the ABC mode.

2. Enter the whole word before editing or

deleting any keytouches.

3. Complete each word with a space by

touching

To delete letters, touch . Touch and hold down to continuously erase the whole letters.

Note

Pressing the [END] key will save your unsaved message in the Drafts folder.

Using the ABC Mode

Use the keypad keys to enter your text.

1. Touch the key labeled with the required

letter:

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Once for the first letter

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And so on

2. To insert a space, touch . To delete

letters, touch . Touch and hold down

to continuously erase the whole

letters.

General Functions

n Note

Refer to the table below for more information on the characters available using the keys.

Characters in the Order Display

Key

Upper Case Lower Case

1 . , ' @ ? ! - : / 1 . , ' @ ? ! - : / 1

2 A B C 2 a b c 2

3 D E F 3 d e f 3

4 G H I 4 g h i 4

5 J K L 5 j k l 5

6 M N O 6 m n o 6

7 P Q R S 7 p q r s 7

8 T U V 8 t u v 8

9 W X Y Z 9 w x y z 9

Space Key,

0 (Long press)

Space Key,

0 (Long press)

Using the 123 (Numbers) Mode

The 123 Mode enables you to enter numbers in a text message (a telephone number, for example) more quickly. Touch the keys corresponding to the required digits before manually switching back to the appropriate text entry mode.

T9 dictionary

The T9 dictionary is a feature that allows the user to add any unique or personal words to the T9 standard language database. The T9 dictionary function can be selected from the Text Entry Settings by using Options . Within the T9 dictionary function, the user can add, modify, delete or reset personal words.

General Functions

Using the Korean Mode

Allows you to type in Korean when you set the language to Korean.

When you use Touch Keypad

Allows you easily input the letters. To input touch and touch . To input , touch

and touch .

When you use Qwerty Keypad

Touch

and select Show Key Guide. You can see the Korean key guide on the monitor. To input numbers, touch .

Touch once, and you can see the Korean key guide as below. To return its normal input mode, touch again.

General Functions

T9 Mode

This mode allows you to enter words with only one keystroke per letter. Each key on the keypad has more than one letter. The T9 mode automatically compares your keystrokes with an internal linguistic dictionary to determine the correct word, thus requiring far fewer keystrokes than the traditional ABC mode.

Note

You can select a different T9 language from the Options menu. The default setting on the phone is the T9 disabled mode.

Qwerty Keypad

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: 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 input a symbol in the text entry field, press the key and select a symbol from touch screen, then select OK. Or for simple symbol, just press and press the symbol. To return ABC mode, press again.

Scroll using the navigation keys to show more symbol options.

Complete each word with a space by pressing

. To delete a character, press

key.

General Functions

Text input mode using the keypad

When you are required to enter text, for example when writing a message, the keypad will default to ABC mode. If you are entering a number, for example when making a call, the keypad number keys will default to numbers. In ABC mode you can enter numbers by first pressing require.

and then the number you

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 the idle screen, and these 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. Touch Contact on the screen. Then, you can press SEND key to make a second call.

Swapping Between Two Calls

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

1. Touch [SEND] key.

2. Press the right soft key and then select

“Swap Calls.”

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 turned 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.

Muting the Microphone

You can mute the microphone during a call by touching . The handset can be unmuted by touching . When the handset is muted, the caller cannot hear you, but you can still hear the caller.

In-Call Menu

Using the Speakerphone

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

Warning

Due to increased volume levels, do not place the phone near your ear while the speakerphone is enabled.

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 a 3G Video Share capable phone and both must be in a 3G coverage area.

Note

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

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

To initiate Video Share follow these steps:

1. Make a phone call by dialing a number,

or selecting a number from Address book. From the Recent Call or Contact List, you can also directly make a Video Share call by selecting [Options] > [Video Share] and selecting Video Type (Live or Recorded). In this case skip steps 2-3.

2. A few seconds after the connection is

established, a "Video Share Ready" prompt will appear on the screen once the other party is ready to use the Video Share service. If Audio alert in Video Share setting (See Application Setting) is set to ‘ON’, auditory alert will sound along with prompt.

3. To Share Video with other party, you can

press left soft key [Video] or Camera key and select Video type (Live or Recorded).

In-Call Menu

Note

The Speakerphone will be automatically activated when a Video Share session begins, unless a hands-free device (Bluetooth headset) 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)

or stereo

4. If the other party accepts the Video Share

invitation, the Video Share session will begin. (After accepting, it may take several seconds before actual Video Share starts) During the Video Share, you can do followings via the [Options].

During the Video Share session, you can choose the [Options] menu items.

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Spk. On: You can turn the integrated

Speakerphone on while you are using Bluetooth.

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Mute/Unmute: You can mute/unmute the

microphone by selecting mute/unmute.

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Stop Video Share: You can stop video

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

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Brightness: You can adjust the brightness

of the screen by selecting Brightness.

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Zoom: You can zoom in/out the video by

selecting Zoom.

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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

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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’.

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End Call: You can end phone call by

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

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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 speakerphone on/off using the 'Spk. off' / 'Spk. on' key (OK key).

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

5.1. You can stop a Video Share call and

proceed to a voice call by

1. Press [Stop] Key (Left soft key)

2. Selecting [Option] > [Stop Video share]

5.2. You can end a voice call along with the

Video Share call by

1. Press [End] Key

2. Selecting [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 Video Share Call.

• When the voice call is placed on hold.

• When the voice call is disconnected.

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

• When the network connection is poor.

2. A Video Share Call will be unavailable in

the following cases (“Video Share Ready” message will not appear).

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

• When the voice call is placed on hold.

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

In-Call Menu

1. If you receive a Video Share request during

a call, select the left soft key [Accept] to start the Video Share Call. If you don’t want to accept the request, press the right soft key [Decline] to decline the request. (Note that after accepting the call, it may take several seconds before the Video Share session starts.) When you are a recipient of a Video Share call, the following [Option] menu items are available:

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Spk. On: You can turn the integrated

Speakerphone on while you are using Bluetooth.

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Mute/Unmute: You can mute/unmute the

microphone by selecting mute/unmute.

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Stop Video Share: You can stop video

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

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Landscape mode: When Landscape mode

is selected you can watch shared video in landscape mode.

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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.

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End Call: You can end phone call by

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

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Hold Call: You can hold phone call by

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

Note

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

In-Call Menu

Making a Video Share Call from the Camera, Camcorder or Video Gallery

When you are in the 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 follows:

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In Record Video mode, select the first

icon from the bottom [Video Share].

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There is no right soft key when My Stuff

> Video is selected. Once the Video Gallery is opened the right soft key does NOT lead to [Video Share Call], it leads to [Options] and the [Video Share Call] option is not there at all!

Note

This menu item is active only in 3G coverage and video share capable.

Note

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

Saving your Video Share

The sender can record video during the Video Share session by

1. Selecting [Option] > [Record Video Share]

during a live Video Share call.

2. Setting Auto Record to ‘ON’

(See Application Settings).

Sender can save the recorded video by

1. Selecting [Option] > [Stop Recording] during

a 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

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.

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, then conference in the second active call by pressing the right soft key [Options] 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.

In-Call Menu

Adding Calls 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 Private Call from the Conference Call option. When the numbers of the callers are displayed, select the one you wish to speak in private with.

Ending a Conference Call

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

Menu Tree

Touch in the home screen to open a Top menu. From here you can access further menus: Phone, Multimedia, My stuff and Settings

Phone

Dialing Address Book Recent Calls Messaging Mobile Email IM AT&T GPS YELLOWPAGES.COM

My stuff

Audio Pcitures Video Tools Calendar Alarm Clock Calculator More

Multimedia

MEdia Net MEdia Mall AT&T Music CV Applications Games Camera Web Pages

Settings

Call Date & Time Sound Display Tou ch Phone Bluetooth More

Your home screen

Whenever your GR500 is not in use it will return to your home screen. From here you can access all menu options, make a quick call and view the status of your phone - as well as many other things.

Touch screen tips

The home screen is also a great place to get accustomed to the touch screen.

To select an item, touch the icon accurately. Your GR500 will vibrate slightly when it recognises you’ve touched an option.

To scroll through lists, touch the last item visible and slide your finger up the screen. The list will move up so more items are visible.

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There’s no need to press too hard, the

touchscreen is sensitive enough to pick up on a light yet firm touch.

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Use the tip of your finger to touch the

option you require. Be careful not to touch any other keys.

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When the screen light is off, press and

hold the on the right hand side to restore the home screen.

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Don’t cover the phone with a case or cover

as the touch screen will not work with any material covering it.

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When the home screen is Widget mode,

you can drag and click what you need right away.

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