LG GS505 Users manual

Congratulations on your purchase of the advanced and compact GS505 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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GS505 User Guide

Part 15.21 statement

" Change or Modifications that are not expressly approved by the manufacturer could void

the user's authority to operate the equipment. “

Part 15.105 statement

This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a class B digital

device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules.

These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in

a residential installation. This equipment generates uses and can radiate radio frequency

energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful

interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will

not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference or

television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user

is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures:

- Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.

- Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.

- Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to

which the receiver is connected.

- Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.

Part 15 Class B Compliance

This device and its accessories comply with part15 of FCC rules.

Operation is subject to the following two conditions:

(1) This device & its accessories may not cause harmful interference.

(2) This device & its accessories must accept any interference received,

including interference that may cause undesired operation.

Body-worn Operation

This device has been tested for typical body-worn operations

with the distance of 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.

Getting to know your phone

Earpiece

Multi-tasking key

End/ Power key

• Rejects a call.

• Press once to return to the home screen.

• Turns the phone on/off. Call key

Dials a phone number and answers incoming calls.

Volume keys

• When the screen is idle:

tone or ring tone volume, press long the down key to Silent on/off.

• During a call:

• When playing a track: controls

the volume continuously.

Charger, Data cable (USB cable)

TIP: Before connecting the

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

earpiece volume.

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Handsfree or Stereo earphone connector

Camera key

Touch

• 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 application (or function) may not be used for infringement upon the copyright of any third party.

Lock/ Unlock key

Open view

WARNING: Putting a heavy object on the phone or sitting on it can damage its LCD and touch screen functionality. Do not cover the proximity sensor with a protective lm or cover. It can cause the sensor to malfunction.

Battery cover

Battery

SIM card socket

Camera lens

Memory card socket

Installing the SIM and battery

Remove the battery cover and

the battery

Slide down the battery cover and pull out the battery.

Install the battery

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

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

Install the USIM card

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.

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of the battery down until it clips into place.

Charging your phone

Slide back the cover of the charger connector on the side of your GS505. Insert the charger and plug it into a mains electricity socket. Your GS505 must be charged until the “Battery full“ message appears on the screen.

NOTE: The battery must be fully charged initially to improve battery lifetime. Disregard the first “Battery full” message and keep the phone on charge overnight (or for up to 14 hours).

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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 select and choose Phone settings from the SETTINGS tab.

Scroll and touch Memory

manager then scroll and select External memory.

Touch Format and then confirm your choice.

Enter the password, if one has

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 to your phone:

From the Phone tab, scroll to

Contacts and select then Change location.

Touch Copy to Handset.

Choose Mark all or select names

one by one and touch Copy to handset.

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 GS505 is not

• in use, it will return to the lock screen.

Control the touch screen

The controls on the GS505 touch screen change dynamically depending on the task you are carrying out.

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Opening Applications

To open any application, simply touch its icon.

Scrolling

Drag from side to side to scroll. On some screens, such as the call history list, you can also scroll up or down.

Menu map

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

Settings

Help Sounds Display Bluetooth Call myFaves Phone More

Multimedia

Music Player Take Photo Record Video Camera Album Applications Games T-Mobile T-Mobile

Phone

Contacts Call history Messaging Audio Postcard Web2go IM Email Visual Voicemail

Personalize

Sound Pictures Video More Telenav GPS Navigator Alarm Clock Calendar Organizer

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

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Icon Description

An alarm is set

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

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

Calls

Making a call

Touch to open the keypad.

Key in the number using the

keypad. Touch to initiate the call.

To end the call, press the key.

TIP! To enter + for making

an international call, press and hold .

TIP! Press the power key to lock the touchscreen to prevent calls being made by mistake.

Making a call from your contacts

From the home screen touch

to open the Contacts. Tap the Name field box on the

top of the screen and enter the first few letters of the contact you would like to call using the keypad.

From the filtered list, touch the

Call icon next to the contact you want to call. The call will use the default number if there is more than one for that contact.

Or, you can touch the contact

name and select the number to use if there is more than one for that contact to use. You can also touch to initiate the call to the default number.

Answering and rejecting a call

When your phone rings, touch the Smart key to answer the call.

To mute the ringing, slide up the cover. This will unlock the phone if it is locked, then tap . This is useful if you forgot to change your profile to Silent for a meeting. Touch Reject to reject an incoming call.

Calls

In-call options

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.

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.

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Speed dialling

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

Select Contacts in the Phone tab

and select Speed dials. Your voicemail is already set to

speed dial 1. You cannot change this. Touch any other number to assign it a speed dial contact.

Your Contacts will open. Select

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

and type the number you want to call.

Touch to connect the call.

Both calls will be displayed on

the call screen. Your initial call

will be locked and the caller put on hold.

To change between the calls,

touch or press the number of the held call.

To end one or both calls press

and select End followed by All, Held or Active.

TIP! Touch any single call

log entry to view the date, time and duration of the call.

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

Viewing your call logs

Touch Call History in the Phone tab.

TIP! Touch any single call log

entry to view the date, time and duration of the call.

Calls

Using call divert

Touch Call settings in the

SETTINGS tab. Touch Call divert.

Choose whether to divert all

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

Enter the number you want to

divert to. Touch Request to activate.

5 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 Call settings in the

SETTINGS tab. Touch Call barring.

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Choose any or all of the six

options:

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

Enter the call barring password.

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.

Changing the common call setting

Touch Call in the Settings tab.

Scroll and touch 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 Yes to save a new number.

Contacts

Searching for a contact

There are two ways to search for a contact:

Touch Contacts in the Phone tab.

Touch Search.

You see a list of contacts. Typing

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 Contacts in the Phone tab

and touch Add contact. Choose whether to save the

contact to your Handset or SIM. Enter your first and last name.

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You can enter up to five different

numbers per contact. Each entry has a preset type Mobile, Home, Office, Pager, Fax and General.

Add an email addresses. You can

enter up to two different email addresses per contact.

Assign the contact to one or

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 Ringtone,

Birthday, Anniversary, Homepage, Home address, Company name, Job title, Company address, Memo and Livecon.

Touch Save to save the contact.

Creating a group

Touch Contacts in the Phone tab.

And touch Groups. Touch Add group or touch

and select Add group. Enter a name for your new group.

You can also assign a ringtone to the group.

Touch 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 Contacts in the Phone tab

and touch Settings. From here, you can adjust the

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 and restoring the information on your phone.

Contacts

Restore contacts - See Backing up and restoring the information on your phone.

Clear contacts - Delete all your

contacts. Choose between Handset and SIM and touch Yes if you are sure you want to wipe your contacts.

Viewing information

Touch Contacts in the Phone tab

and touch Information. From here you can view your

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 GS505 combines SMS and MMS into one intuitive and easy-touse menu.

Sending a message

Touch Messaging in the Phone

tab. And touch New message to begin composing a new message.

Touch Insert to add an image,

video, sound, template and so on. Touch 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 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.

Entering text

There are five ways to enter text:

Keypad, Keyboard, HandwritingScreen, Handwriting-Box, Handwriting-Double Box.

You can choose your input method by tapping and Input method.

Touch to turn on T9 mode. This icon is only shown when you choose Keypad as the input method.

Touch to choose the writing language.

Touch to change between numbers, symbols and text input.

Use Shift key to change between capital or lowercase input.

Messaging

T9 mode

The T9 mode uses a built-in dictionary to recognise the words you’re writing based on the sequence of keys you’ve touched. It predicts the word you are inputting and suggests alternatives.

Handwriting recognition

In Handwriting mode you simply write on the screen and your GS505 will convert your handwriting into your message. Select Handwriting- Screen or Handwriting-Box according to your preferred view.

Setting up your email

Touch Email in the Phone tab. If the email account is not set up,

start the email set up wizard and finish it.

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You can check and edit settings by selecting . You can also check the additional settings that were filled in automatically when you created the account.

Retrieving your emails

You can automatically or manually check your account for new emails. To check manually:

Touch Email in the Phone tab.

Touch the account you want to

use .

Sending an email using your new account

Touch New e-mail and a new

email will open. Complete the message.

Touch Send and your email will

be sent.

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