LG MS500 Quick Start Guide

QUICK REFERENCE GUIDE

Printed in China

MBM64117101 (1.0)

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WARNING: This product contains chemicals known to the State of California to cause cancer and birth defects or other reproductive harm.

Wash hands after handling.

When using this product, the safety precautions below must be taken to avoid possible legal liabilities and damages.

Retain and follow all product safety and operating instructions. Observe all warnings in the product operating instructions. To reduce the risk of bodily

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injury, electric shock, ﬁre, and damage to the equipment, observe the following precautions.

ELECTRICAL SAFETY

This product is intended for use when supplied with power from the designated battery or power supply unit. Other usage may be dangerous and will invalidate any approval given to this product.

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SAFETY PRECAUTIONS FOR PROPER GROUNDING INSTALLATION

CAUTION: Connecting to improperly grounded equipment can result in an electric shock to your device. This product is equipped with a USB cable for connecting to a desktop or notebook computer. Be sure your computer is properly grounded (earthed) before connecting this product to the computer. The power supply cord of a desktop or notebook computer has an equipment-

grounding conductor and a grounding plug. The plug must be plugged into an appropriate outlet which is properly installed and grounded in accordance with all local codes and ordinances.

SAFETY PRECAUTIONS FOR POWER SUPPLY UNIT

Use the correct external power source

A product should be operated only from the type of power source indicated on the electrical ratings label. If you are not sure of the type of power source

required, consult your authorized service provider or local power company. For a product that operates from battery power or other sources, refer to the operating instructions that are included with the product.

Handle battery packs carefully

This product contains a Li-ion battery. There is a risk of ﬁre and burns if the battery pack is handled improperly. Do not attempt to open or service the battery pack. Do not disassemble, crush, puncture, short external contacts

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or circuits, dispose of in ﬁre or water, or expose a battery pack to temperatures higher than 60°C (140°F).

WARNING: Danger of explosion if battery is incorrectly replaced. To reduce risk of ﬁre or burns, do not disassemble, crush, puncture, short external contacts, expose to temperature above 60°C (140°F), or dispose of in ﬁre or water. Replace only with speciﬁed batteries. Recycle or dispose of used batteries according to the local regulations or reference guide supplied with your product.

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Take extra precautions

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Keep the battery or device dry and

away from water or any liquid as it may cause a short circuit.

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Keep metal objects away so they don’t come in contact with the battery or its connectors as it may lead to short circuit during operation.

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The phone should be only connected

to products that bear the USB-IF logo or have completed the USB-IF compliance program.

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Do not use a battery that appears

damaged, deformed, or discolored,

or one that has any rust on its casing, overheats, or emits a foul odor.

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Always keep the battery out of the

reach of babies and small children, to avoid swallowing of the battery. Consult a doctor immediately if the battery is swallowed.

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Only use the battery with a charging

system that has been qualiﬁed with the system per this standard, IEEEStd-1725-200x. Use of an unqualiﬁed battery or charger may present a risk of ﬁre, explosion, leakage or other hazard.

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Replace the battery only with another

battery that has been qualiﬁed with the system per this standard, IEEEStd-1725-200x. Use of an unqualiﬁed battery may present a risk of ﬁre, explosion, leakage or other hazard.

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Avoid dropping the phone or battery.

If the phone or battery is dropped, especially on a hard surface, and the user suspects damage, take it to a service center for inspection.

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If the battery leaks:

Do not allow the leaking ﬂuid to

come in contact with skin or clothing.

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If contact occurs, ﬂush the affected area immediately with clean water and seek medical advice.

Do not allow the leaking ﬂuid to

come in contact with eyes. If contact occurs, DO NOT rub; rinse with clean water immediately and seek medical advice.

Take extra precautions to keep

a leaking battery away from ﬁre as there is a danger of ignition or explosion.

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SAFETY PRECAUTIONS FOR DIRECT SUNLIGHT

Keep this product away from excessive moisture and extreme temperatures. Do not leave the product or its battery inside a vehicle or in places where the temperature may exceed 140°F (60°C), such as on a car dashboard, window sill, or behind glass that is exposed to direct sunlight or strong ultraviolet light for extended periods of time. This may damage the product, overheat the battery, or pose a risk to the vehicle.

PREVENTION OF HEARING LOSS

CAUTION: Permanent hearing loss may occur if earphones or headphones are used at high volume for prolonged periods of time.

SAFETY IN AIRCRAFT

Due to the possible interference caused by this product to an aircraft’s navigation system and its communications network, using this device’s phone function on board an airplane is against the law in most countries. If

you want to use this device when its use is restricted on board an aircraft, remember to switch to Airplane Mode which turns off RF functions that could cause interference.

ENVIRONMENT RESTRICTIONS

Do not use this product in gas stations, fuel depots, chemical plants or where blasting operations are in progress, or in potentially explosive atmospheres such as fueling areas, fuel storehouses, below deck on boats, chemical plants, fuel or chemical transfer or storage

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facilities, and areas where the air contains chemicals or particles, such as grain, dust, or metal powders. Please be aware that sparks in such areas could cause an explosion or ﬁre resulting in bodily injury or even death.

EXPLOSIVE ATMOSPHERES

When in any area with a potentially explosive atmosphere or where ﬂammable materials exist, the product should be turned off and the user should obey all signs and instructions. Sparks in such areas could cause an

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explosion or ﬁre resulting in bodily injury or even death. Users are advised not to use the equipment at refueling points such as service or gas stations, and are reminded of the need to observe restrictions on the use of radio equipment in fuel depots, chemical plants, or where blasting operations are in progress. Areas with a potentially explosive atmosphere are often, but not always, clearly marked. These include fueling areas, below deck on boats, fuel or chemical transfer or storage facilities, and areas where the air contains

chemicals or particles, such as grain, dust, or metal powders.

ROAD SAFETY

Vehicle drivers in motion are not permitted to use communication services with handheld devices, except in the case of emergency. In some countries, using hands-free devices as an alternative is allowed.

SAFETY PRECAUTIONS FOR RF EXPOSURE

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Avoid using your phone near metal

structures (for example, the steel frame of a building).

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Avoid using your phone near strong

electromagnetic sources, such as microwave ovens, sound speakers, TV and radio.

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Use only original manufacturer-

approved accessories, or accessories that do not contain any metal.

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Use of non-original manufacturer-

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approved accessories may violate your local RF exposure guidelines and should be avoided.

INTERFERENCE WITH MEDICAL EQUIPMENT FUNCTIONS

This product may cause medical equipment to malfunction. The use of this device is prohibited in most hospitals and medical clinics.

If you use any personal medical device(s), consult the manufacturer of your device(s) to determine if the device(s) are adequately shielded from

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external RF energy. Your physician may be able to assist you in obtaining this information. Turn your phone OFF in health care facilities when any regulations posted in these areas instruct you to do so. Hospitals or health care facilities may be using equipment that could be sensitive to external RF energy.

HEARING AIDS

Some digital wireless phones may interfere with some hearing aids. In the event of such interference, you may

want to consult your service provider, or call the customer service line to discuss alternatives.

NON-IONIZING RADIATION

Your device has an internal antenna. This product should be operated in its normal-use position to ensure the radiative performance and safety from interference. As with other mobile radio transmitting equipment, users are advised that for satisfactory operation of the equipment and for personal safety, it is recommended that no part of the

human body be allowed to come too close to the antenna during operation of the equipment. internal

antenna. Use of unauthorized or modiﬁed antennas may impair call quality and damage the phone, causing loss of performance and SAR levels exceeding the recommended limits as well as result in non-compliance with local regulatory requirements in your country. optimal phone performance and ensure human exposure to RF energy is within the guidelines set forth in the relevant standards, always use your device

Use only the supplied

To assure

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only in its normal-use position. Contact with the antenna area may impair call quality and cause your device to operate at a higher power level than needed. Avoiding contact with the antenna area when the phone is IN USE optimizes the antenna performance and the battery life.

HAC

This phone has been tested and rated for use with hearing aids for some of the wireless technologies that it uses. However, there may be some newer

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wireless technologies used in this phone that have not been tested yet for use with hearing aids. It is important to try the different features of this phone thoroughly and in different locations, using your hearing aid or cochlear implant, to determine if you hear any interfering noise. Consult your service provider or the manufacturer of this phone for information on hearing aid compatibility. If you have questions about return or exchange policies, consult your service provider or phone retailer.

FCC RF Exposure Information

Read this information before operating

WARNING!

the phone.

In August 1996, the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) of the United States, with its action in Report and Order FCC 96-326, adopted an updated safety standard for human exposure to Radio Frequency (RF) electromagnetic energy emitted by FCC regulated transmitters. Those guidelines are consistent with the safety standard previously set by both U.S. and international standards bodies. The design of this phone complies with the

FCC guidelines and those international standards.

Bodily Contact During Operation

This device was tested for typical use with the back of the phone kept 0.39 inches (1.0 cm) from the body. To comply with FCC RF exposure requirements, a minimum separation distance of 0.39 inches (1.0 cm) must be maintained between the user’s body and the back of the phone. Third-party beltclips, holsters, and similar accessories containing metallic components may not be used. Avoid the use of accessories that cannot maintain 0.39 inches (1.0

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cm) distance between the user’s body and the back of the phone and have not been tested for compliance with FCC RF exposure limits.

Part 15.19 statement

This device complies with part 15 of FCC rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions:

(1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that causes undesired operation.

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Part 15.21 statement

Changes 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.

* Service not available everywhere.

* Information subject to change.

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Table of Contents

Important Customer Information...1

Table of Contents ......................... 16

Getting to Know Your Phone ........17

Setting Up Your Device ............... 20

Getting to Know the Home

screen ........................................... 23

Call .................................................27

Messaging ..................................... 31

Web ............................................... 34

Contact ..........................................37

Entertainment .............................. 40

Play Store ..................................... 43

Safety ............................................ 46

Limited Warranty Statement .......92

Phone Overview

Front View

Getting to Know Your Phone

All screen shots in this guide are

NOTES

simulated. Actual displays may vary.

Instructions to perform tasks in this guide

are based on the default phone settings and may change depending on the software version on your phone.

Earpiece Proximity Sensor Front Camera Lens Back Key Home Key Menu Key

Getting to Know Your Phone

Back Cover NFC touch point Fingertip Cutout Battery External Speaker MicroSD Card Slot Back Camera Lens Flash SIM Card Slot

Side View

Getting to Know Your Phone

QuickButton Key (Customizable)

TIP QuickButton

Press for quick access to your favorite app.

Power/Lock Key Volume Keys

3.5mm Headset Jack Microphone(Sub) IR(infrared) LED Charger/Accessory Port Microphone(Main)

Setting Up Your Device

When you turn on your wireless device for the ﬁrst time, you have the option to quickly set up various accounts. Simply follow the on-screen instructions to complete the initial setup of your wireless device.

To set up your device, follow the steps below:

1. On the Welcome screen, select your language and set the desired Accessibility options (if necessary). Then touch Next.

2. Set your internet connection and

touch Next.

3. Select Yes to sign into your Google Account or No if you do not have a Google Account. If No is selected, touch Get an account to create an account or Not now to skip to the next step. With a Google Account, Google applications are automatically synced between your phone and computer regardless of where you make an update.

4. Set your Google and location settings, then touch Next.

5. Set up your voice mail or email.

6. Touch Go to Home screen to start

using the phone.

You can access the initial setup again by

NOTE

opening the Setup

app.

Setting up your Google Account

1. From the Home screen, touch the

Apps Key > Settings > Accounts & sync > ADD ACCOUNT

> Google > Existing or New.

2. Enter your username and password and any other necessary information (if creating an account).

Touch the Back Key to close the

NOTE

keyboard.

Setting Up Your Device

3. Touch to sign in.

Now your Gmail, Google Contacts, and Google Calendar events will all be loaded to your phone automatically.

You can use the area below to record your Google Account information for future reference.

Username:____________@gmail.com

Password:________________________

Your Google Account

You must sign into a Google Account to use Gmail, Google Calendar, and other

Setting Up Your Device

Google apps; to download applications from Play Store; to back up your settings to Google servers; and to take advantage of other Google services on your phone.

IMPORTANT

• If you want to restore your settings to

this phone, from another phone that was running Android release 4.0 or later, you must sign into your Google Account now, during setup. If you wait until after setup is complete, your settings are not restored.

• If you don’t have a Google Account,

you’re prompted to create one.

• If you have an enterprise account

through your company or other organization, your IT department may have special instructions on how to sign into that account.

• When you sign in, your contacts, Gmail

messages, Calendar events, and other information from these applications and services on the web are synchronized with your phone.

• If you don’t sign into a Google Account

during setup, you are prompted to sign in or to create a Google Account the ﬁrst time you start an application that requires one, such as Gmail or Play Store.

• When you sign in, you’re prompted to

enter your username and password, using the on-screen keyboard.

Getting to Know the Home Screen

The Home screen is your starting point to access all the features on your phone. It displays application shortcuts, icons, widgets, and other features.

Getting to Know the Home screen

Status Bar: Shows device status

information, including the time, signal strength, battery status, and notiﬁcation icons.

Getting to Know the Home screen

Application Icon: Touch an icon

(application, folder, etc.) to open the application and use it.

Quick Keys: Provide easy, one-touch

access to the functions you use the most.

Apps Key: Touch to open the

Applications screen to view all of your installed applications.

Quick Keys

The Quick Keys are located at the bottom of the Home screen.

: Opens the Phone application

which displays the dial pad so you can dial an unsaved number. It also provides additional tabs to access the Call logs, Contacts, Favorites, and Groups.

: Opens the Contacts application.

You can access Dial, Call logs, Favorites, and Groups by touching the tabs across the top of the screen.

: Opens the Messaging application

so you can send and receive text and multimedia messages.

: Opens the MetroWEB application

which allows you to access the internet from your device.

: Opens the Apps screen and

displays all pre-installed and downloaded applications.

To add an icon, touch and hold the

NOTE

desired icon and drag it to the Quick Keys bar. Release it at the desired location. To remove an icon, touch and hold it, then drag it out of the Quick Keys bar.

Getting to Know the Home screen

Working with Menus

There are two kinds of Android menus: Options menus and Context menus.

Options menus

Options menus contain tools that apply to the activities of the current screen or application, not to any speciﬁc item on the screen. To open the available options menu, touch the Menu Key . Not all applications have Options menus.

Context menus

Context menus contain options that

Getting to Know the Home screen

apply to a speciﬁc item on the screen. To open a Context menu, touch and hold an item on the screen. Not all items have Context menus.

Placing and Ending Calls

You can place calls using the Phone application. Calls can be manually dialed using the Dial tab. You can also dial from your phone’s memory using the

Call logs tab, the Contacts tab, the Favorites tab, or the Groups tab.

Call

To place a call by dialing

 Touch the Phone Key to open

the Phone application.

Touch to dial the number that

you entered.

Touch to send a message to the

number that you entered.

Call

To dial an international number, touch

and hold to enter the plus ( + ) symbol. Then enter the international preﬁx for the country; followed by the full phone number.

Touch to erase a digit. Touch and

hold to erase the entire number.

Answering or Rejecting Calls

When you receive a phone call, the Incoming call screen opens with the caller ID and any additional information about the caller that you have saved in the Contacts list. All incoming calls are recorded in the Call logs.

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