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	MMBB0328502 (1.2) G	GR500f User Guide	ENGLISH




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Making an Emergency call when there is no USIM card present in the handset:

1.Enter emergency number 000 or 112

2.Press key to activate Emergency call.

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Some of the contents in this manual may differ from your phone depending on the software of the phone or your service provider.

This handset is not recommended for blind disability person due to touch screen keypad.

GR500f User Guide

Congratulations on your purchase of the advanced and compact GR500f phone by LG, designed to operate with the latest digital mobile communication technology.

Contents
Guidelines for safe and
efficient use......................................	6
Your Phone....................................	14
Phone Components..............................	14
Slide Open View......................................	15
Rear View...................................................	16
Getting Started............................	17
Installing the SIM Card and
Battery........................................................	17
Installing a Memory Card....................	20
Touch Calibration........................	22
Start Up Guide..............................	23
General Functions.......................	24
Making a Call...........................................	24
Answering a Call.....................................	26
Adjusting the Volume...........................	27
Setting Profiles........................................	27
Entering Text............................................	29
Qwerty Keypad.......................................	32

Address Book................................	35
Contact List..............................................	35
New Contact............................................	36
Caller Groups...........................................	37
Speed Dial.................................................	37
Management...........................................	38
Service Numbers....................................	38
My Numbers............................................	38
In-Call Menu..................................	39
During a Call............................................	39
Conference Calls.....................................	41
Your Standby Screen..................	43
Menu Tree......................................	49
Messaging.....................................	50
New Message..........................................	50
Inbox...........................................................	54
Drafts..........................................................	55
Outbox.......................................................	56
Voicemail...................................................	57
Videomail..................................................	57
Message Settings...................................	57

Whereis...........................................	62
Yellow..............................................	64
BigPond..........................................	65
BigPond.....................................................	65
My Place.........................................	67
Music...............................................	68
Music Player.............................................	68
Additional Music Services...................	74
Applications..................................	76
Shop Applications..................................	76
Games.............................................	77
Multimedia....................................	78
Camera.......................................................	78
Web Pages................................................	83
My Stuff..........................................	85
Audio..........................................................	85
Pictures......................................................	85
Video...........................................................	86
Tools............................................................	86
More............................................................	94

Settings...........................................	96
Call...............................................................	96
Date & Time..............................................	99
Sound.........................................................	99
Display.....................................................	100
Touch........................................................	102
Phone.......................................................	102
Bluetooth®..............................................	106
More..........................................................	109
Accessories..................................	116
Network service.........................	117
Technical data............................	118
Trouble Shooting......................	120

Guidelines for safe and efficient 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 GR500f 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 2W/kg averaged over 10g of tissue.

•The highest SAR value for this model phone tested by DASY4 for use at the ear is 0.625 W/kg (10g) and when worn on the body is 0.559 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.

Guidelines for safe and efficient use

•Do not subject this unit to excessive smoke or dust.

•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.

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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.

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.

Guidelines for safe and efficient use

Glass Parts

Some parts of your mobile device are made of glass. This glass could break if your mobile device is dropped on a hard surface or receives a substantial impact. If the glass breaks, do not touch or

attempt to remove. Stop using your mobile device until the glass is replaced by an authorized service provider.

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.

Blasting area

Do not use the phone where blasting is in progress. Observe restrictions, and follow any regulations or rules.

In aircraft

Wireless devices can cause interference in aircraft.

•Turn your mobile phone off or activate flight mode before boarding any aircraft.

•Do not use it on the ground without permission from the crew.

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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.

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 short-circuit 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.

•Do not leave the battery in hot or 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.

Guidelines for safe and efficient use

•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.

Driver Safety Tips

Your wireless telephone gives you the powerful ability to communicate by voice - almost anywhere, anytime. But an important responsibility accompanies the benefits of wireless phones, one that every user must uphold.

When driving a car, driving is your first responsibility. When using your wireless phone behind the wheel of a car, practice good common sense and remember the following tips:

•Use a hands free device. If possible, add an additional layer of convenience and safety to your wireless phone with one of the many hands free accessories available today.

•Let the person you are speaking with know you are driving; if necessary, suspend the call in heavy traffic or hazardous weather conditions. Rain, sleet, snow, ice and even heavy traffic can be hazardous.

•Use your wireless phone to call emergency services for yourself or others. In the case of fire, traffic accident or medical emergencies;

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•Australia: Dial 0-0-0,

•New Zealand: Dial 1-1-1,

•International: Dial 1-1-2,

•other local emergency number.

Remember, it is a free call on your wireless phone for emergency services.

•Use your wireless phone to help others in emergencies, if you see an auto accident crime in progress or other serious emergency where lives are in danger, call the emergency number, as you would want others to do for you.

•Do not take notes or look up phone numbers while driving. Jotting down a “to do” list or flipping through your address book takes attention away from your primary responsibility, driving safely.

•If possible, place calls when you are not moving or before pulling into traffic. Try to plan calls when you will not be driving.

•Do not engage in stressful or emotional conversations that may be distracting. Make people you are talking with aware you are driving and suspend conversations that have the potential to divert your attention from the road.

Your Phone

Phone Components

Charger/USB Port	microSD™ memory card socket
Earpiece
Lets you hear
the caller and
automated
prompts.
Main LCD
Multi-tasking key
SEND key
Press this key in
standby mode
to quickly access
the most recent,
missed, dialed and
received calls.

Lock / Unlock key

END / Power

Ends or rejects a call. Turns the phone on/off. Press once to return to the standby screen.

Camera key

Press to start the Camera function. Press and hold to start the Video record function.

Side volume keys

•When on the Standby screen: Allows you to set the

Ringtone and Touchtone volume. Hold the Down key to toggle the Vibration Mode On and Off.

•During a call: Allows you to change the Earpiece volume.

•When playing background music: Allows you to change the music volume.

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Slide Open View

		Del
		Deletes digits
		and letters.
Text Msg		Press to input
		Press to input
		“@”.
Mobile Email		Press to input
VideoCall Key		“.com”.
VideoCall Key		Press to
Contact list		Press to
Contact list	Right	move to the
BigPond Home Key	Right	next row.
	Up	next row.


Caps	Down

Press to change between		Left
Upper Case and Lower Case.	Space
Upper Case and Lower Case.	Space
Fn	Press to create a space between words.
Fn
Press to input symbols and	Sym
numbers on Qwerty key pad.
numbers on Qwerty key pad.
	Press to open the menu with Symbol

entry options.

Your Phone

Rear View

Battery cover

Flash

	Battery
External	SIM card socket
camera lens
	microSD™ memory
	card socket

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Getting Started

Installing the SIM Card and

Battery

1Remove the battery cover

Press the battery cover release latch. The battery cover should lift off easily.

2Remove 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.

Getting Started

3Install the SIM card

Slide the SIM card into the SIM card holder. Make sure that the gold contact area on the card is facing downward. To remove

the SIM card, pull it gently in the opposite direction.

4Install 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.

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5Charging your phone

Lift the charger port cover on the top side of your GR500f. 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 GR500f 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.

Getting Started

Installing a Memory Card

You can expand the memory available on your phone by using a microSD™ memory card. The GR500f will support up to a 16 GB microSD™ memory card.

TIP! A memory card is an optional accessory.

1Lift 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.

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 Videos folder. If your memory card has protected content (i.e. content such as songs or graphics with Digital Rights Management copywriting loaded from another device), it will not work. You will need to reformat the memory card prior to using it with this device.

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On-Screen Icons

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

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
	3G available

	Bluetooth® is active

	The browser is active

	Vibration mode

	Speakerphone
	Call in Progress

	Voicemail

	Battery Full

	Battery Charging

	Flight Mode

Touch Calibration

Set your touch screen for ease of use. Touch and press the ‘+’ markers to calibrate the screen.

•Once you’ve finished calibrating your screen, Save the settings.

Note: To reset the touch calibration, touch , and the tab. Touch , and choose Touch Calibration.

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Start Up Guide

After you install SIM card and battery, and turn on the GR500f, you will see Start Up Guide on the screen.

Touch Start to begin the Start Up Guide feature. Touch to play the animated Guide for that subject. Or, touch to move on to the next Guide. Available Guides include:

•How to Unlock Your Phone

•How to Open Menu and Select Item

•How to Scroll

•How to Navigate Between Items

•How to Rotate Screen Orientation

•How to Open Keypad and Enter Text

•How to Change Home Screen

•How to Add Shortcuts on Home Screen

•How to Add Contacts on Home Screen

General Functions

Making a Call

1Make sure your phone is powered on.

2Touch and enter a phone number using the touch pad or slide open the qwerty pad and enter a phone number using the qwerty keys. 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.

3Press the [SEND] key to call

the number. Or touch on the touch pad.

Making a Call with the Send Key

1Press the [SEND] key, and the most recent missed, dialed and received phone numbers will be displayed.

2Select the desired number.

3Press the [SEND] key or touch .

Making International Calls

1When entering a phone number,

press the key and the international access character ‘+’ will appear. When using the touch pad to dial, touch and hold .

2Enter the country code, area code and the phone number.

3Press the [SEND] key to call

the number. Or touch on the pad.

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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.

Making a Video Call

You can make a video call in a 3G-covered service area if the user you are calling also has a 3G video phone in a 3G-covered service area. You can also receive video calls.

To make a video call, do the following.

1Enter the phone number, as before.

2To start the video function, touch

and choose Make Video Call. You will be notified that you will need to close other applications to make the video call.

3Adjust the camera position if necessary.

4If you do not want to use the speakerphone, ensure you have the headset plugged in.

5Press to finish the call, or close the handset.

Note: Your Telstra NextG LG GR500f is only designed to make video calls in portrait orientation.

Getting Started

Changing your video call settings

1 Press for longer or for while, select , and choose .

2Select Video call.

3Choose the settings of your video calling. Determine whether to Use Substitute Image and select one, switch on the Mirror (so you can see yourself on screen).

Making a video call from Contacts

It is easy to call anyone whose number you have stored in your Contacts.

Press the down navigation key to access the contacts list. Scroll to your chosen contact. Press the right soft key Options and select Make Video call. Press the key to finish the call.

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.

1Press the [SEND] or unlock the screen and touch

If Any Key has been set as the Answer Mode, any key press will

answer a call except for the

[END] key, ,

and .

2End the call by pressing the [END] key.

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

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Adjusting the Volume

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

In the Standby screen, you can adjust the ring volume using the side volume keys.

Setting Profiles

Press either of the side volume keys. You can set your Ringtone to Vibrate All, Alarm Only or Silent All.

Getting Started

You can also adjust the touchtone sound and vibration volume from the Touchtone tab.

Vibration Mode (Quick)

Vibration Mode can be activated by touching and holding from the dial pad. You can also set Vibration Mode by pressing and holding down side volume key as well.

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