LG GS500V Owner’s Manual [in]

OWNER’S MANUAL

LG-GS500v

P/NO : MMBB0369526 (1.0)

www.lg.com

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Bluetooth QD ID B016193

GS500v User Guide

Congratulations on your purchase of the advanced and compact GS500v phone by LG, designed to operate with the latest digital mobile communication technology.

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

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Guidelines for safe and ecient

use ...................................................... 3

Getting to know your phone .10

Open view .....................................11

Installing the SIM and battery 12

Charging your phone ................13

Memory card ................................14

Menu map .....................................16

Using your touch screen ..........17

Your home screen ......................18

Calls .................................................20

Contacts .........................................25

Messaging .....................................28

E-mail ..............................................32

SNS ...................................................34

Camera ...........................................35

Video camera ...............................39

Your photos and videos ...........43

Multimedia ...................................52

UTILITIES ........................................62

PC Suite ..........................................66

The web .........................................70

Settings ..........................................74

Accessories ...................................81

Technical data ..............................82

Trouble shooting ........................83

Contents

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 GS500v 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. 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 0.995 W/ kg (10g) and when worn on the body is 0.810 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.

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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. Repairs under warranty, at LG’s option, may include replacement parts or boards that are either new or reconditioned, provided that they have functionality equal to that of the parts being replaced.

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 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.

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, moisture or humidity.

Use the accessories like • earphones cautiously. Do not touch the antenna unnecessarily.

Do not use the phone or • accessories in places with high humidity such as pools, greenhouses, solariums or tropical environments; it may cause damage to the phone and invalidation of warranty.

Efficient phone operation

Electronic and medical devices

All mobile phones may get interference, which could affect performance.

Do not use your mobile phone • near medical equipment without requesting permission. Please consult your doctor to determine if operation of your phone may interfere with the operation of your medical device.

Some hearing aids might be • disturbed by mobile phones.

Minor interference may affect • TVs, radios, PCs, etc.

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Guidelines for safe and ecient use

Pacemakers

Pacemaker manufacturers recommend that a minimum separation of 15cm be maintained between a mobile phone and a pacemaker to avoid potential interference with the pacemaker. To achieve this use the phone on the opposite ear to your pacemaker and do not carry it in a breast pocket.

Hospitals

Switch off your wireless device when requested to do so in hospitals, clinics or health care facilities. These requests are designed to prevent possible interference with sensitive medical equipment.

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 • while 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.

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 authorised service centre.

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.

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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.

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.

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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Lock/ Unlock key

Earpiece

Handsfree or Stereo earphone connector

Charger, Data cable (USB cable)

TIP: Before connecting the USB

cable, wait until the phone has powered up and has registered on the network.

Call key Dials a phone number and answers incoming calls.

Multi-tasking key

End/ Power key

•Rejectsacall.

•Pressoncetoreturntothehomescreen.

•Turnsthephoneon/off.

Volume keys

• When the screen is idle: Touch tone or ring tone volume, press long the down key to Silent on/off.

• During a call: earpiece volume.

• When playing a track: controls

the volume continuously.

Camera key

• Go to camera menu directly by pressing and holding the key.

• Press twice to go to Sweet draw. You can edit the image and send it in this menu.

Notice : This function may not be used for infringement upon the copyright of any third party like the image of Gallery, Wallpaper, Speed dial etc.

Getting to know your phone

WARNING: Putting a heavy object on the phone or sitting on it

can damage its LCD and touch screen functionality.

Open view

Battery cover

Battery

SIM card socket

Camera lens

Memory card socket

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Installing the SIM and battery

Remove the battery cover and 1 the battery

Slide up the battery cover and pull out the battery.

WARNING: Do not remove the battery when the phone is switched on, as this may damage the phone.

Install the USIM card2

Slide the USIM card into the USIM card holder. Make sure the gold contact area on the card is facing downwards. To remove the USIM card, gently pull it outwards.

Install the battery3

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

Slide back the cover of the charger connector on the side of your GS500v. Insert the charger and plug it into a mains electricity socket. Your GS500v must be charged until the “Battery full“ message appears on the screen.

NOTE: The battery must be fully charged initially to improve battery lifetime.

Charging your phone

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Memory card

Installing a memory card

You can expand the available memory space on your phone by using a memory card.

NOTE: A memory card is an optional accessory.

Slide the memory card into the slot at the top, until it clicks into place. Make sure the gold contact area is facing downwards.

WARNING: Slide into the memory card to the slot, otherwise, the card can be damaged.

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.

NOTE: All files get deleted while formatting.

From the home screen select1 and choose Phone settings from the SETTINGS tab.

Scroll and touch 2 Memory info then scroll and select External memory.

Touch 3 Format and then confirm your choice.

Enter the password, if one has 4 been set. The 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.

Transferring your contacts

To transfer your contacts from your SIM/phone to your phone/SIM:

From the Communication tab, 1 scroll to Contacts and select Settings.

Select 2 Copy/Move. Choose 3 Handset to SIM or SIM

to handset. Choose Select all or select names 4

one by one and touch Copy/ Move.

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Touch in the Home screen to open a Top menu. From here you can access further menus by scrolling through the icons: COMMUNICATION, ENTERTAINMENT, UTILITIES and SETTINGS.

Menu map

COMMUNICATION

Contacts Recent history Messaging E-mail Dialling Social network Speed dials New message

UTILITIES

Browser Google Alarms Organiser Memo Voice recorder Tools Sweet draw

SETTINGS

Profiles Screen settings Phone settings Call settings Bluetooth Touch settings Connectivity Phone guide

ENTERTAINMENT

Camera Gallery Music My stuff Games & Apps Pocket Apps FM radio Muvee studio

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 GS500v is not • in use, it will return to the lock screen.

Control the touch screen

The controls on the GS500v 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 Recent history list, you can also scroll up or down.

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You can drag and click what you need right away in all home screen types.

Widget home screen

- When you touch on the bottom

right of the screen, the mobile widget panel appears. When you register widget by dragging it, the widget is created in the spot where it was dropped.

Active

Speed dial home screen -

When you touch

, the speed dial list appears. You can call, send a message , edit or delete the contact directly in this home screen.

Active

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.

You can drag all of the avatars by six and even send the message at once.

Active

Quick key icon

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.

Your home screen

Using the Multi - tasking function

Press the multitasking hard key to open the Multitasking menu. From here you can view some applications that are running and access them with one touch.

Viewing the status bar

Icon Description

Multitasking

Network signal strength (number of bars will vary)

No network signal

Remaining battery life

Battery empty

New text message

New voice message

Message inbox is full

Message sending failed

Multimedia message sending failed

An alarm is set

Customised Profile in use (The number in the icon will vary)

Icon Description

Normal profile in use

Outdoor profile in use

Silent profile in use

Headset in use

Calls are diverted

EDGE in use

Roaming

Flight mode is on

Bluetooth is active

BGM play

BGM pause

Memory card is enabled for use

For incoming Push email Check Push email:

Touch Games & Applications in the Entertainment and then touch Applications.

*Attention: Depending on the region or SIM operator, user may not be able to use push e-mail and access WAP (or MMS) simultaneously.

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Calls

Making a call

Touch 1 to open the keypad. Touch in the number using the 2

keypad. Touch 3

or to initiate the

call. To end the call, press the 4

key.

TIP! To enter + for making an international call, press and hold

TIP!

Press the Lock/Unlock key to lock the touchscreen to prevent calls being made by mistake.

TIP! Touch to make a video call.

Making a call from your contacts

From the home screen touch 1 to open the Contacts.

Tap the Name field box on the 2 top of the screen and enter the

first few letters of the contact you would like to call using the keypad.

From the filtered list, touch the 3 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.

Or, you can touch the contact 4 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 an incoming call.

In-call options

TIP! To scroll through a list of options or your list of contacts, touch the last item visible and slide your nger up the screen. The list will move up so more items become visible.

Hold - Touch to put a call on hold. Mute - Touch

to turn off the microphone so the person you are talking to cannot hear you.

Speaker - Touch

to turn the speaker

phone on. Options - Touch

to bring up a list of

further in-call options.

Touch to search your contacts during a call.

Touch

to add another person to the call.

Touch

to open a numerical keypad 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.

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Speed dialling

You can assign a frequently-called contact to a speed dial number.

Select 1 Contacts in the COMMUNICATION tab and select Speed dials.

Your voicemail is already set to 2 speed dial 1. You cannot change this. Touch any other number to assign it a speed dial contact.

Your Contacts will open. Select 3 the contact you want to assign to that number by touching their phone number once. To find a contact, tap the Name field box and enter the first letter of the name of the contact required.

Making a second call

During your initial call, touch 1 and type the number you want to call.

Touch 2

to connect the call.

Both calls will be displayed on 3 the call screen. Your initial call will be locked and the caller put on hold.

To change between the calls, 4 touch

or press the number of

the held call.

NOTE: You will be charged for each call you make.

Viewing your call logs

Touch Recent history in the COMMUNICATION tab.

TIP! Touch any single call log entry to view the date, time and duration of the call.

Calls

Using call divert

Touch 1 Call settings in the SETTINGS tab.

Touch 2 Call divert. Choose whether to divert all 3

voice calls, when the line is busy, when there is no answer or when you cannot be contacted.

Enter the number you want to 4 divert to.

Touch 5 Request to activate.

NOTE: Charges are incurred for diverting calls. Please contact your network provider for details.

TIP! To turn o all call diverts, select Deactivate all from the Call divert menu.

Using call barring

Touch 1 Call settings in the SETTINGS tab.

Touch 2 Call barring.

Choose any or all of the five 3 options:

All outgoing Outgoing international Outgoing international calls except home country All incoming Incoming when abroad

Enter the call barring password. 4 Please check with your network operator about this service.

TIP! Select Fixed dial numbers from the Call settings options to turn on and compile a list of numbers which can be called from your phone. You’ll need your PIN2 code from your operator. Only numbers included in the xed dial list can be called from your phone.

To turn off all call barrings, select 5 Deactivate all from the Call barring menu.

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Calls

Changing the common call setting

Touch 1 Call settings in the SETTINGS tab.

Scroll and touch 2 Common settings. From here you can adjust the settings for:

Call reject - Slide the switch to ON to highlight the Reject list. You can touch the text box to choose from all calls, specific contacts or groups, or those from unregistered numbers (those not in your contacts) or with no caller ID. Touch Save to change the setting.

Send my number - Choose whether your number will be displayed when you call someone.

Auto redial - Slide the switch left for ON or right for OFF.

Minute minder - Slide the switch left to ON to hear a tone every minute during a call.

BT answer mode - Select Handsfree to be able to answer a call

using a Bluetooth headset, or select Handset to press a key on the handset to answer a call.

Save new number - Select Ye s to save a new number.

Changing the video call setting

Touch 1 Call settings in the SETTINGS tab.

Scroll and touch 2 Video call setting.

Select to use private picture or not and choose the private picture in the image files and save.

If you want to view yourself then you can choose Mirror on.

Searching for a contact

There are two ways to search for a contact:

Touch 1 Contacts in the COMMUNICATION tab.

Touch 2 Search. You see a list of contacts. Typing 3

in the first letter of a contact’s name in the Name field will jump the menu to that alphabetical area of the list.

TIP! The alphabetical keypad is displayed once you tap the Name eld.

Adding a new contact

Touch 1 Contacts in the COMMUNICATION tab and touch Add contact.

Choose whether to save the 2 contact to your Handset or SIM.

Enter your first and last name.3

You can enter up to five different 4 numbers per contact. Each entry has a preset type Mobile, Home, Office, Pager and Fa x.

Add an email addresses. You can 5 enter up to two different email addresses per contact.

Assign the contact to one or 6 more groups. You can assign up to three groups per contact. Choose between No group,

Family, Friends, Colleagues, School or VIP.

You can also add a 7 Ringtone, Birthday, Anniversary, Homepage, Home address, Company name, Job title, Company address, Memo and Livecon.

Touch 8 Save to save the contact.

Contacts

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Creating a group

Touch 1 Contacts in the COMMUNICATION tab. And touch Groups.

Touch 2 Add group or touch and select Add group.

Enter a name for your new group. 3 You can also assign a ringtone to the group.

Touch 4 Save.

NOTE: If you delete a group, the contacts which were assigned to that group will not be lost. They will remain in your Contacts.

Changing your contact settings

You can adapt your contact settings so that your Contacts suits your own preferences.

Touch 1 Contacts in the COMMUNICATION tab and touch Settings.

From here, you can adjust the 2 following settings:

Contact list settings - Adjust the Contacts location, Name

display and Quick command key settings.

Copy - Copy your contacts from

your handset to your SIM or from your SIM to your handset. You can choose one at a time, or all at once.

Move - This works in the same way as Copy, but the contact will only be saved to the location you’ve moved it to.

Send all contacts via Bluetooth

- Send all of your contacts to another device using Bluetooth. You will be prompted to turn on Bluetooth if you select this option.

Backup contacts - See backing up information on your phone.

Restore contacts - See restoring information on your phone.

Contacts

Clear contacts - Delete all your contacts. Choose between Handset and SIM and touch Ye s if you are sure you want to wipe your contacts.

Viewing information

Touch 1 Contacts in the COMMUNICATION tab and touch Information.

From here you can view your 2

Service dial numbers, your Own number, your Memory info.

(showing your memory usage) and My business card.

TIP! To add your own business card, select My business card and enter your details as you would for any contact. Touch Save to nish.

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Messaging

Your GS500v combines SMS and MMS into one intuitive and easy-touse menu.

Sending a message

Touch 1 Messaging in the COMMUNICATION tab. And

touch New message to begin composing a new message.

Touch 2 Insert to add an image, video, sound, template and so on.

Touch 3 Recipient at the bottom of the screen to enter the recipients. Then enter the number or touch

to select a contact. You can

even add multiple contacts. Touch 4 Send when ready.

WARNING: If an image, video or sound is added to an SMS it will be automatically converted to an MMS and you will be charged accordingly.

TIP! You can send SMS to many users at a time. Recipient and selecting search icon will open the contacts list where in user can mark/unmark contacts for sending message. First 100 contacts marked will be chosen if Mark all is selected. To send the SMS to a particular group of contacts select Search by group option.

Messaging

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