LG GT540G Users manual

Some of the contents of this manual may not apply to your phone depending on your phone’s software or your service provider.

This handset is not recommended for the visually impaired because of its touchscreen keypad.

GT540g User Guide

Part 15.21 statement

This device is not intended for sale in the USA.

" 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

Volume keys

- On the home screen: controls ringer volume.

- During a call: controls your earpiece volume.

- When playing a track: controls volume continuously.

Menu key

- Opens application menu and check what options are available.

- Unlocks when the screen is locked. (When the display turns on.)

Send key

- Dials a phone number and answers incoming calls.

Home key

- Returns to home screen from any screen.

Earpiece

Charger, micro USB cable connector

Search key

- Search the web and contents in your phone.

Camera key

- Go to the camera menu

Microphone

End/Power/Lock key

- Ends or rejects a call.

- Powers your phone on/o by pressing and holding the key.

- Turns o the screen and locks.

directly by pressing and holding the key.

Back key

- Returns to the previous screen.

Getting to know your phone

Stereo earphone connector

Camera lens

microSD memory card slot

Charger, micro USB cable connector

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Search key

Back cover

Battery

SIM card slot

Camera key

Installing the SIM card and battery

Before you can start exploring your new phone, you’ll need to set It up.

To insert the SIM card and battery

1 With the back of the phone

facing you, remove the back cover. To remove the back cover, firmly press your thumbs on either side of the back cover, and slide the cover below the camera lens.

2 Slide the SIM card into the

SIM card holder. Make sure the gold contact area on the card is facing downwards.

3 Insert the battery into place

by aligning the gold contacts on the phone and the battery, then gently press the battery until it snaps into space.

Installing the SIM card and battery

4 Replace the back cover of the

phone and slide it down into place until the latch clicks.

NOTE! If your phone does not connect to a network when you insert a SIM card and turn it on, please contact your service carrier to obtain the details of its access point name.

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Charging your phone

Slide back the cover of the charger connector on the side of your GT540g. Insert the charger, and plug it into an electrical outlet. Your GT540g must be charged until you can see

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

NOTE: The GT540g has an internal antenna. Be careful not to scratch or damage this rear area, as that will cause loss of performance.

Installing the memory card

To store additional multimedia files such as captured images by using a built-in camera, you must insert a memory card to your phone.

To insert a memory card

1 Turn the phone off before

inserting or removing the memory card. Remove the back cover.

2 Open the slot protection

and insert the memory card into the slot. Make sure the gold contact area is facing downwards.

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3 Close the slot protection.

WARNING!

Do not insert or remove the memory card when the phone is on. Otherwise, it may damage the memory card as well as your phone, and the data stored on the memory card may be corrupted.

Formatting the memory card

Your memory card may already be formatted. If it isn’t, you must format it before you can use it.

NOTE: All files on the card are deleted when you format the card.

1 Select Settings� 2 Scroll to and touch SD Card &

Phone Storage. Then scroll to and select Format SD Card.

3 Touch Format SD Card, then

confirm your choice.

4 Enter the password, if you

have set one. The card will then be formatted and ready to use.

NOTE: If there is content on your memory card, the folder structure may be different after formatting since all the files will have been deleted.

Your Home screen

On this screen, you can access menu options, make a call, view the status of your phone, and much more.

Touch-screen tips

The Home screen is also a great place to get used to using the touch screen.

To select an item, touch the center of the icon.

• Do not to press too hard; the

touch screen is sensitive enough to pick up a light, firm touch.

• Use the tip of your finger to touch

the option you want. Be careful not to touch any other keys.

• When the screen light is off,

either press the power key or press and hold the Menu key.

• Whenever your GT540g is not

in use, it will return to the lock screen.

Get in touch with your GT540g

The user interface is based on two

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types of home screens. To toggle between the home

screens, just swipe your finger quickly over the display from left to right or from right to left.

Unlocking the screen

When the screen is locked, either press and hold the Menu key or touch and hold screen to return to the Home screen.

on the touch

Annunciator

Touch and hold the status bar, then drag Here, you can check Wi-Fi and Bluetooth status as well as other notifications.

down.

Personalize home screen

The GT540g includes LG Home and Android Home. You can set your favorite home screen as the default. If you want to change the default home settings, choose Home

screen selector from the applications menu.

NOTE: S

ome screen images may be different depending on your

phone provider.

Using your home screen

Touch the Applications tab at the bottom of the screen. You can then view all your installed applications.

Your Home screen

LG Home

Your LG home screen has five panels. Simply swipe your finger to the left or right to view them. You can also customize each panel with widgets, which are shortcuts to your favorite applications and folders.

Tip!

mall dots at the application tab on the bottom of the screen

indicate which panel you’re viewing.

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In your LG home screen, you can view quick keys on the bottom of the screen.

The quick keys provide easy, one-touch access to the functions you use the most.

Touch the Message icon to access the messaging menu. Here, you can

Touch the Phone

con to bring up

i the touch-dialing pad to make a call.

Touch the Applications icon to open the applications menu. Just touch and slide up or down the screen to scroll through your applications.

create a new message.

Your Home screen

Android Home

Your Android home screen has three panels. Simply swipe your finger to the left or right to view them. You can also customize each panel with widgets, which are shortcuts

to your favorite applications and folders.

Center panel

Left panel

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Left panel

Touch the Applications icon to open the applications menu. Just touch and slide up or down the screen to scroll through your applications.

Your Home screen

Communication

Icon Description

Touch to access Browser.

Touch to open your contacts. You can also create new contacts and edit existing ones.

Touch to display the touch-dialing pad, which lets you make a call.

Touch to access the Email menu. Check your email and write a new email.

Touch to save and manage your favorite contacts.

Touch to access the Message menu. From here, you can create a new SMS or MMS message.

Easily check and manage your social network communities.

Touch to conveniently access Exchange protocol features.

Provides 2-way sync with Exchange Server.

Check your detailed tasks.

Manage your calendar-enabled, 2-way sync with Exchange Calendar.

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Multimedia

Icon Description

Touch to open your camera viewfinder.

Touch to listen to the radio.

To collect, organize and sort picture and video files on a memory card.

Touch to open Media Player.

Touch to enter the Music menu directly.

Touch to edit your video files.

Your Home screen

Utilities

Icon Description

Touch to access the Alarm menu directly.

Touch to perform basic arithmetic calculations, such as addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division.

Touch to access Quickoffice.

Touch to record voice memos and other audio files.

Touch to adjust the general settings of your GT540g.

Touch to choose your default Home setting.

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Google

Icon Description

To keep track of your appointments and create meeting requests.

Use Google’s Web-based email service on your phone.

Touch to access Google Maps, where you can search for locations and directions.

Use Google Talk to communicate with other people through instant messaging.

Touch to access Android Market. Access Applications, Games, Search, and your My Downloads folder.

Use the online video streaming service view videos uploaded by others.

Downloads

Here, the applications you downloaded from Market and other newly installed applications will be added.

Icon Description

Touch to Install a Java game and application.

Your Home screen

Viewing the status bar

The status bar uses different icons to display phone information, such as signal strength, new messages, battery life, and active Bluetooth and data connections.

Below is a table explaining the meaning of icons you’re likely to see in the status bar.

Icon Description

Speakerphone

Call mute

Missed call

Bluetooth on

Bluetooth connected

System warning

[Status bar]

Icon Description

No SIM card

No signal

Wi-Fi is on

Wired headset

Call forward

Call hold

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Alarm

New voicemail

Flight mode

Silent

Vibrate

No SD card

Battery fully charged

Battery is charging

Icon Description

Data in

Data out

Data in and out

USB to PC

Download

Upload

GPS is acquiring

GPS is on

Service message

Setting message

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