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USER MANUAL GX500 LG

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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.

GX500 User Guide

Congratulations on your purchase of the advanced and compact GX500 phone by LG, designed to operate with the latest digital mobile communication technology.

Contents

Guidelines for safe and efficien use 6

Getting to know your phone ....10

Open view 12

Installing the SIM and battery....13

Memory card 15

Your standby screen 16

Touch screen tips 16

The quick keys 17

Changing your Status from the status bar 19

Using the Multitasking function ..19

Calls. 20

Making a call 20

Making a call from your contacts. 20

Answering and rejecting a call ...20

Speed dialling 20

Making a second call 21

Viewing your call logs. 21

Using call divert 22

Using call barring 22

Changing the common call setting 23

Contacts. 24

Searching for a contact 24

Adding a new contact 24

Creating a group 25

Changing your contact settings. 25

Viewing information 26

Messaging 27

Messaging 27

Sending a message 27

Entering text 28

T9 predictive 28

Abc manual 29

Keyboard 29

Handwriting recognition. 29

Setting up your email 29

Retrieving your email 30

Changing your email settings....30

Message folders 31

Changing your text message settings. 32

Changing your multimedia message settings 33

Changing your other settings ....34

Contents

Camera 35

Taking a quick photo 35

After you've taken your photo ....35

Using the advanced settings ....35

Viewing your saved photos .36

Video camera 37

Shooting a quick video 37

After you've shot your video ....37

Adjusting the Exposure 38

Using the advanced settings ....38

Watching your saved videos ....39

Your photos and videos 40

Viewing your photos and videos 40

Using zoom when viewing a photo 40

Adjusting the volume when viewing a video 40

Setting a photo as wallpaper ....40

Editing your photos 41

Multimedia. 42

Pictures 42

Sending a photo 42

Printing an image 42

Moving or copying an image ....43

Sounds 43

Videos 43

Watching a video 43

Sending a video clip 43

Games and Applications 44

Installing a game/application via local install 44

Playing a game 44

Documents. 44

Transferring a file to your phone 44

Viewing a file 45

Others. 45

Music 46

Transferring music onto your phone 46

Playing a song 47

Creating a playlist 47

Using the radio 47

Searching for stations 48

Resetting channels 48

Utilities. 49

Recording a sound or voice ....49

Using your calculator. 49

Converting a unit 49

Adding a city to your world time. 49

Using the stopwatch 50

Adding an item to your calendar. 50

Adding an item to your task list ..51

Date fi nder 51

Settings 51

PC Suite 52

Installing the LG PC Suite on your computer 52

Connecting your phone and PC .52

Backing up and restoring your phone's information .53

Viewing phone files on your PC .53

Synchronising your contacts ....54

Synchronising the messages ....54

Music Sync 54

Transferring music using Windows Media Player 55

DivX Converter 55

The web 57

Browser 57

Opera Mini 57

Accessing the web 57

Adding and accessing your bookmarks 58

Using RSS reader. 58

Saving a page 59

Accessing a saved page 59

Viewing your browser history ....59

Changing the web browser settings. 59

Using your phone as a modem .60

Settings 61

Using Dual SIM-card menu ....61

Personalising your profi les 61

Changing your screen settings ...61

Changing your phone settings ...62

Changing your connectivity settings. 63

Network settings 63

Connectivity Settings 64

Using memory manager 64

Sending and receiving your fi les using Bluetooth. 65

Pairing with another Bluetooth device. 66

Using a Bluetooth headset 66

Wi-Fi. 67

Software Upgrade 67

Accessories 68

Network service. 69

Technical data. 69

Trouble Shooting 70

Guidelines for safe and effici 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 GX500 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 1.45W / kg (10g) and when worn on the body is 0.841 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 1.6W / 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. 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 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.

Guidelines for safe and effici cient use

• Some hearing aids might be disturbed by mobile phones.
• Minor interference may affect TVs, radios, PCs, etc.

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.

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.

In aircraft

Wireless devices can cause interference in aircraft.

• Turn your mobile phone off before boarding any aircraft.
• Do not use it on the aircraft 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 off 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.

Getting to know your phone

WARNING: Placing a heavy object on the phone or sitting on it while it is in your pocket can damage the phone's LCD and touch screen functionality.

Side keys
When the screen is idle: volume of key tone.
During a call: volume of the earpiece.
When playing a BGM track
- Shortpress: controls the volume.

Micro SD memory card socket

Open view

Installing the SIM and battery

1 Remove the battery cover

Slide the battery cover towards the bottom of the phone and away from it.

2 Remove the battery

Using the cut-out at the top and lift it from the battery compartment.

WARNING: Do not use your

fingernail when removing the battery.

WARNING: Do not remove

the battery when the phone is switched on, as this may damage the phone.

3 Install the SIM card

Slide the SIM card into the SIM card holder making sure that the gold contact area on the card is facing downwards. To remove the SIM card, pull it gently in the opposite direction.

WARNING

Make sure that your SIM card has a neat and clean cut before you insert it into the holder.

Installing the SIM and battery

4 Install the battery

Insert the bottom of the battery first into the bottom edge of the battery compartment. Ensure that the battery contacts align with the terminals on the phone. Press down the top of the battery until it clicks into place.

5 Replace the battery cover

Slide the battery cover towards the top of the phone until it clicks into place.

6 Charging your phone

Lift and twist the charger socket cover on the side of your GX500. Insert the charger and plug it into a mains electricity socket. Your GX500 needs to be charged until "Battery full" appears on screen.

Memory card

Installing a memory card

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

NOTE: A memory card is an optional accessory.

1 Open the memory card slot cover on the right hand edge of the phone.
2 Slide the memory card into the slot until it clicks into place.
3 Replace the cover.

Formatting the memory card

Your memory card may already be formatted. If your card isn't formatted, you will need to format it before you can begin using it.

1 From the standby screen select, then scroll through SETTINGS Tab and choose Phone settings.
2 Touch Memory info then choose External memory.
3 Touch Format and then confirm your choice.
4 Enter the password, if one is set, and your card will then be formatted and ready to use.

NOTE: If your memory card has an existing content. It will automatically be filled in the correct folder; for example, videos will be stored in the My Videos folder.

Your standby screen

From your standby screen you can access all the menu options, make a quick call and view the status of your phone as well as many other things.

Touch screen tips

The home screen is also a great place to get accustomed to the touch screen.

To select an item, touch the icon accurately. Your GX500 will vibrate slightly when it recognises you've touched an option.

To scroll through lists, touch the last item visible and slide your finger up the screen. The list will move up so more items are visible.

There's no need to press too hard, the touchscreen is sensitive enough to pick up on a light, yet firm, touch.

Use the tip of your finger to touch the option you want. Be careful not to touch any other options around it.

When the screen back light is off, press the Unlock/Lock key on the right hand side to bring back the home screen.

Don't use any case or cover on the phone. The touchscreen won't work with any material covering it.

There are two types of idle screen. Flick left or right to change your idle screen types on the standby screen.

1 Widget idle - When you touch, the mobile widget panel appears.
2 Speed dial idle - When you touch , the speed dial list appears. You can drag and click what you need right away in both idle types.

The quick keys

The quick keys provide easy, one-touch access to your most used functions.

Touch to bring up the touch dialling pad to make a call. Input the number as you would using a normal key pad and touch Call or press the hard key.

Touch to open your address book. To search for the number you want to call, enter the name of the contact at the top of the screen using the touchpad. You can also create new contacts and edit existing ones.

Touch to access the Messaging options menu. From here you can create a new SMS or MMS, or view your message folder.

Touch to open the full Top menu which is divided into four vertical sub-menus. Touch each sub-menus's tab to view further options.

Your standby screen

The status bar

The status bar uses various icons to indicate things like signal strength, new messages and battery life, as well as telling you whether your Bluetooth or GPRS is active.

Below is a table which explains the meaning of the icons you're most likely to see in 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

Icon	Description
G	An alarm is set
	Customised Profile in use
	Normal profile in use
	Outdoor profile in use
	Silent profile in use
	Headset profile 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
	Wi-Fi

Changing your Status from the status bar

Touch the status bar to open the Status Summary. It shows the current Time, Network, Battery, Handset memory, External Memory, Profile, MP3, SIM property set (SIM1 / SIM2), Wi-Fi and Bluetooth status. Here you can set Profile type, play/pause MP3 and activate/deactivate Bluetooth.

TIP! You can see the network signals highlighted by selected colour when you switch them. It makes you easily identify the strength of your signal of the selected SIM-Card.

Using the Multitasking function

Press the multitasking hard key to open the Multitasking menu. From here you can view all the applications you have running and access them with one touch. When you have an application running in the background (e.g. a game or the FM radio), will appear in the status bar.

Calls

Making a call

1 Touch to open the keypad.
2 Key in the number using the keypad. To delete a digit touch the clear key.
3 Press the hard key or touch Call to initiate the call.
4 To end the call press the hard key.

TIP! To enter + for making an international call, press and hold 0+ .

Making a call from your contacts

1 From the standby screen touch to open the address book.
2 Enter the first few letters of the contact you would like to call at the top of the screen using the touchpad.
3 From the filtered list, touch the contact you'd like to call and select the number to use if you have more than one saved.
4 Touch.

Answering and rejecting a call

When your phone rings press the

hard key or touch answer the call.

Tap to mute the ringing. This is great if you've forgotten to change your profile to Silent for a meeting.

Press the hard key or touch to reject an incoming call.

Speed dialling

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

1 From the home screen touch to open Contacts.
2 Touch and choose Speed dials.
3 Your Voicemail is already set to speed dial 1. You cannot change this. Touch any other number to assign it with a speed dial contact.

4 Your address book will open. Select the contact you'd like 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

1 During your initial call, touch and type the number you want to call.
2 Dial the number or search your contacts.
3 Press to connect the call.
4 Both calls will be displayed on the call screen. Your initial call will be locked and the caller put on hold.
5 To change between the calls, touch and choose Swap call or press the number of the held call.
6 To end one or both calls press and select End followed by All, Held or Active.

TIP! You can combine your calls by selecting Join calls. Check that your network provider supports conference calling.

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

Viewing your call logs

Touch and choose Recent history in the COMMUNICATION tab. Choose to view:

All - View a complete list of all dialled, received and missed calls.

Dialled - View a list of all the numbers you have called.

Received - View a list of all the numbers that have called you.

Missed - View a list of all the calls you have missed.

TIP! From any call log touch and Delete all to delete all the recorded items.

Calls

Using call divert

1 Touch and choose Call settings in the SETTINGS tab.
2 Touch Call divert.
3 Choose whether to divert all calls, when the line is busy, when there is no answer or when you are not reachable.
4 Input the number you'd like to divert to.
5 Touch Request to activate.

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

TIP! To turn off all call diverts, choose Deactivate all from the Call divert menu.

Using call barring

1 Touch and choose Call settings in the SETTINGS tab.
2 Touch Call barring.

3 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

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

TIP! Select Fixed dial numbers from the Call settings option to turn on and compile numbers which can be called from your phone. You'll need your PIN2 code from your operator. Only numbers included in the fixed dial list can be called from your phone.

Changing the common call setting

1 Touch and choose Call settings in the SETTINGS tab.
2 Touch Common setting. From here you can amend 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.

Answer mode - Choose whether to answer the phone using the send key or any key.

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

BT answer mode - Select Hands-free 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:

From the standby screen

1 From the standby screen touch to open the address book. Select the contact from the list that you want to make a call.
2 Touch or press the hard key to initiate the call.

From the main menu

1 Touch and choose Contacts in the COMMUNICATION tab.
2 Touch Search.
3 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 field.

Adding a new contact

1 From the standby screen touch and touch Add contact.
2 Choose whether to save the contact to your Handset or SIM (SIM 1/SIM 2).
3 Enter the first and last name of your new contact. You do not have to enter both, but you must enter one or the other.
4 You can enter up to five different numbers per contact. Each entry has a preset type Mobile, Home, Office, Pager, and Fax. When you have finished, touch Close.
5 Add an email address.
6 Assign the contact to one or more groups. Choose from No group, Family, Friends, Colleagues, School or VIP.

7 You can also add a Ringtone, Birthday, Anniversary, Homepage, Home address, Company name, Job title, Company address and a Memo.
8 Touch Save to save the contact.

Creating a group

1 Touch and choose
Contacts in the
COMMUNICATION tab.
2 Touch Groups.
3 Touch.
4 Select Add group.
5 Enter a name for your new group. You can also assign a ringtone to the group.
6 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 address book.

Changing your contact settings

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

TIP! To scroll through a list of options, touch the last item visible and slide your finger up the screen. The list will move up so more items are visible.

1 Touch and choose

Contacts in the COMMUNICATION tab.

2 Touch Settings.
3 From here you can adjust the following settings: Contact list settings - Choose to adjust the Name display and Quick command key settings.

Contacts

Copy - Copy your contacts between your SIM cards(SIM1 or SIM2) and your handset. Choose to do this one at a time, or all at once. If you select one at a time, you'll need to select each contact to copy one by one.

Move - This works in the same way as Copy, but the contact will only be saved to the location you've moved it to. So if you move a contact from the SIM to the handset it will be deleted from the SIM memory.

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 - Performs and backup your contacts on to the external memory. This option requires external memory.

Restore contacts - Restores your contacts from the external memory. This option requires external memory.

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

1 Touch and choose Contacts in the COMMUNICATION tab.
2 Touch Information.
3 From here you can view your Service dial numbers, your Own number, your Memory info. (how much memory space you've got left) and My business card.

TIP! If you've yet to add a business card for yourself, select My business card and enter all your details as you would for any contact. Touch Save to finish.

Messaging

Messaging

Your GX500 combines SMS, MMS and email into one intuitive and easy to use menu.

There are two ways to enter the messaging centre:

1 Touch from the standby screen.
2 Touch and choose

Messaging in the COMMUNICATION tab.

Sending a message

1 Touch New message, then select Message to open a blank message field box.
2 From here you can send an SMS or MMS. To send an email, touch from the standby screen. Then select Communication tab and E-mail.
3 Touch Insert, to add an image, video, sound or template.

4 Touch To at the top of the screen to enter the recipient's number, or touch the search icon to open your address book. You can add multiple contacts. Touch Send when ready.

NOTE: You can send SMS to many users at a time. Click on contact search icon and Select multiple from Options where in user can mark/unmark contacts for sending message. To send the SMS to a particular group of contacts click on contacts search icon and select search by Group after composing the SMS.

Messaging

WARNING: You will be charged per 1 page text message for each person that you send the message to.

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

Entering text

There are five ways to enter text: Keypad, Keyboard, Handwriting-Screen, Handwriting-Box, Handwriting-Double Box.

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

Tap the screen once, the keyboard appears.

Touch to turn on T9 predictive text.
You can choose writing languages.
Tap to change numbers, symbols and text keypad.

Use to scroll through the different keyboard types in each text entry mode (for example, capitals or lowercase).

T9 predictive

T9 mode uses a built-in dictionary to recognise words you're writing based on the key sequences you touch. Simply touch the number key associated with the letter you want to enter, and the dictionary will predict the word you want to use.

For example, press 8, 3, 5, 3, 7, 4, 6, 6, 3 to write 'telephone'.

Abc manual

In Abc mode you must touch the key repeatedly to enter a letter. For example, to write 'hello', touch 4 twice, 3 twice, 5 three times, 5 three times again, then 6 three times.

Keyboard

In Keyboard mode the screen flips to landscape and a full keyboard appears on screen. Simply touch each letter to write your message and press:

to switch to upper case.

Handwriting recognition

In Handwriting mode you simply write on the screen and your GX500 will convert your handwriting into your message. Select Handwriting-Screen, Handwriting-Box or Handwriting-Double Box depending on your preferred view.

TIP! You may find it easier to use the stylus in this mode, please remember to press lightly to protect your screen from damage.

Handwriting recognition translates stylus gestures into letters, numbers or other characters, and displays these characters as text. Handwriting recognition is only active where text can be entered.

Setting up your email

You can stay in touch on the move using email on your GX500. It's quick and simple to set up a POP3 or IMAP4 email account.

1 Touch and choose Messaging in the COMMUNICATION tab.
2 Touch Settings.
3 Touch E-mail and choose E-mail accounts.

Messaging

4 Touch Add account.
5 Setup Wizard will help you set up your email settings.
6 You can check and edit settings by selecting the account in the list. You can also check the additional settings that were filled in automatically when you created the account.
7 You can change your default email account by touching Activate.

Retrieving your email

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

To check manually:

1 Touch and choose
Messaging in the
COMMUNICATION tab.
2 Touch Mailbox.
3 Touch the account you want to use then

4 Choose Folder synchronisation and your GX500 will connect to your email account and retrieve your new messages.

Changing your email settings

You can change your email settings according to your own preferences.

1 Touch and choose

Messaging in the

COMMUNICATION tab.

2 Touch Settings and E-mail and then you can adapt the following settings:

Allow reply e-mail - Choose to allow the sending of 'read, confirmation' messages.

Request reply e-mail -

Choose whether to request read confirmation messages.

Retrieve interval - Choose how often your GX500 checks for new email messages.

Retrieve amount - Choose the number of emails to be retrieved at any one time.

Include message in Fwd. & Reply - Choose to include the original message in your reply.

Include attachment - Choose to include the original attachment in any reply.

Auto Retrieval in roaming - Choose whether to retrieve your messages automatically or not.

New email notification - Choose whether to be alerted to new emails.

Signature - Create an email signature and switch this feature on.

Priority - Choose the priority level of your email messages.

Message folders

You'll recognise the folder structure used on your GX500, which is fairly self-explanatory.

New message - Open a new blank message.

Inbox - All the messages you receive are placed into your inbox. From here you can view, delete and do more. (See

Managing your messages below for details.)

Mailbox - All the mails you receive are placed into your Mailbox.

Drafts - If you don't have time to finish writing a message, you can save what you've done so far here.

Outbox - This is a temporary storage folder while messages are being sent.

Messaging

Sent items - Messages you send are placed in this folder.

My Folders - Create folders to store your messages.

Templates - Use a list of commonly used text and multimedia message templates.

Emoticons - Add and insert emoticons for your messages.

Settings - Change the settings for your text and multimedia messages.

Changing your text message settings

Your GX500 message settings are pre-defined so that you can send messages immediately. These settings can be changed according to your preferences.

TIP! To scroll through a list of options, touch the last item visible and slide your finger up the screen. The list will move up so more items are visible.

Touch then choose Settings. Select Text message. You can make changes to:

Text message centre - Enter the details of your message centre.

Delivery report - Slide the switch left to receive confirmation that your messages have been delivered.

Validity period - Choose how long your messages are stored at the message centre.

Message types - Convert your message into Text, Voice, Fax, X.400 or E-mail.

Character encoding - Choose how your characters are encoded. This impacts the size of your messages and therefore data charges.

Send long text as - Choose to send long messages as Multiple SMS or as MMS.

Changing your multimedia message settings

Your GX500 message settings are pre-defined so that you can send messages immediately. These settings can be changed according to your preferences.

Touch, select Choose Settings and

Multimedia message. You can make changes to:

Retrieval mode - Choose Home network or Roaming network. If you then choose Manual you will receive only notifications of MMS and you can then decide whether to download them in full.

Delivery report - Choose to allow and/or request delivery reports.

Read reply - Choose to allow and/or request reply reports.

Priority - Choose the priority level of your MMS.

Validity period - Choose how long your messages are stored at the message centre.

Slide duration - Choose how long your slides appear on screen by default.

Creation mode - Choose mode to create multimedia messages restrictive, warning, free.

Delivery time - Choose how long before messages are delivered.

Multi msg centre - Enter the details of your message centre.

Messaging

Changing your other settings

Touch and choose Settings then:

Voicemail - Touch add a new Voicemail service. Contact your network operator for more information on the service they provide.

Service message - Choose to receive or block service messages. You can also set your message security by creating trusted and untrusted lists of senders in Service security option.

Info. service - Choose your reception status, language and other settings.

Camera

Taking a quick photo

1 Long press the camera hot key on the right side of the phone.
2 The view finder will appear on screen.
3 Holding the phone horizontally, point the lens towards the subject of the photo.
4 Position the phone so you can see the subject of your photo in the preview screen.
5 Press the on the side of the phone firmly to take the photo.

After you've taken your photo

Your captured photo will appear on screen.

Touch to send the photo as a Message, E-mail or Bluetooth. See Sending a message and Sending and receiving your files using Bluetooth.

NOTE: Additional cost may occur when MMS are downloaded when roaming.

Touch to edit the name of the selected picture.

Touch to use the image as wallpaper.

Touch to edit the image using various tools.

Touch to return to the previous menu.

Touch to delete the image.

Touch to take another photo immediately.

Touch to view a gallery of your saved photos.

Using the advanced settings

From the view finder touch to open all the advanced settings options.

Colour effect - Choose a colour tone to apply to the photo you're taking. There are four colour tone options: Off, Black & White, Negative or Sepia.

White balance - Choose from Auto, Incandescent, Sunny, Fluorescent or Cloudy.

Camera

Night mode - Useful in dark places.

Self-timer - The self-timer allows you to set a delay before the camera takes the picture, after the capture button is pressed. Choose from 3 seconds, 5 seconds or 10 seconds. Great for that group photo you want to be a part of.

Quality - Choose between Super fine, Fine and Normal. The finer the quality the sharper a photo will be, but the file size will increase. This means you'll be able to store fewer photos in your memory.

View Mode - To select the size for preview image.

Select storage - Defines the location where the pictures are stored.

Show captured image - Choose to view the picture with options after taking a photo.

Hide icons - Choose the camera settings icons to be hidden manually or automatically.

Shutter sound - Select one of the three shutter sounds.

Grid screen - Choose from Off, Simple cross or Trisection.

Noise reduction - This function could reduce noise and refine a picture after taken.

Reset settings - Reset all the camera settings.

Viewing your saved photos

1 You can access your saved photo's from within the camera mode. Simply touch and your gallery will appear on screen.

Video camera

Shooting a quick video

1 Press and hold the camera key on the right side of the phone.
2 Alternatively, drag down in the viewfinder in camera mode to switch to video mode.
3 The video camera's viewfinder will appear on screen.
4 Holding the phone horizontally, point the lens towards the subject of the video.
5 Press the camera key once to start recording.
6 Rec will appear at the bottom of viewfinder and a timer at the bottom showing the length of your video.
7 To pause the video touch and resume by selecting
8 Touch on the screen or press the camera key second time to stop recording.

TIP! To switch to the camera mode or video mode, slide up/down the camera or video icon on the right centre of the viewfinder.

After you've shot your video

A still image representing your captured video will appear on screen. The name of the video is displayed at the bottom of the screen together with eight icons down the right side.

Touch to play the video.
Touch to send the video as a Message or E-mail or by Bluetooth.
Touch to edit the video.
Touch to edit the name of the selected video.
Touch to return to the previous menu.
Touch to delete the video you have just made, and confirm by touching Yes. The viewfinder will reappear.
Touch to shoot another video immediately. Your current video will be saved.
Touch to view the saved videos and pictures gallery.

Video camera

Adjusting the Exposure

Exposure defines the difference between light and dark (contrast) in an video.

1 Touch+
2 Slide the exposure indicator along the bar, left for a lower exposure, hazier video, or right for a higher contrast, sharper video.

Using the advanced settings

From the view finder touch to open all the advanced settings options.

Colour effect - Choose a colour tone to use on your new video.

Off, Black & White, Negative, Sepia.

White balance - The white balance ensures that any white in your videos is realistic. In order for your camera to correctly adjust the white balance you may need to determine the light conditions. Choose from Auto, Incandescent, Sunny, Fluorescent or Cloudy.

Quality - Choose between Super fine, Fine and Normal.

The finer the quality, the sharper a video will be, but the file size will increase. As a result, you will be able to store fewer videos in the phone's memory.

Set time - Set a duration limit for your video.

TIP! If you choose MMS duration, try choosing a lower image quality to enable you to shoot a longer video.

Select storage - Choose whether to save your videos to the Handset memory or to the External memory.

Voice - Choose Mute to record a video without sound.

Hide Icons - Choose the camera settings icons to be hidden manually or automatically.

Reset settings - Reset all the video camera settings.

Watching your saved videos

1 In the view finder touch
2 Your gallery will appear on screen.
3 Touch the video you want to view once to bring it to the front of the gallery.
4 Touch on the video.

Your photos and videos

Viewing your photos and videos

1 Touch on the camera preview screen.
2 Your gallery will appear on the screen.
3 Touch the video or photo to open it fully.

TIP! Flick left or right to view other photos or videos.

TIP! To delete a photo or video, open it and select Touch Yes to confirm.

Using zoom when viewing a photo

When viewing photos, you can zoom in and out.

Adjusting the volume when viewing a video

To adjust the volume of a video while it is playing, touch the volume bar on the screen Top after pressing the loudspeaker symbol. Alternatively, use the volume keys on the side of the phone.

Setting a photo as wallpaper

1 Touch the photo you want to set as wallpaper to open it.
2 Touch the screen to open the options menu.
3 Touch.
4 You can zoom in and out and move the cropped section of the picture using a thumbnail at the bottom of the screen.
5 When you are happy with the picture touch Set.
6 Choose from the options what you want to change: All, Widget, Speed dial.

Editing your photos

You can do lots of great things to your photos to change them, add to them or liven them up.

1 Open the photo you want to edit and touch show the options.
2 Touch the icons to alter your photo:

Crop your photo. Choose a square or circular crop area and move your finger across the screen to select the area.
Draw something on your photo, freehand. Select the line thickness from the four options, then the colour you want to use.
Adding writing on a picture. See Adding text to a photo.
Decorate your photo with stamps. Choose from the different stamps and touch your photo where you want to place them.

Erase the editing you have done to the picture. You can choose the size of eraser you use.
Touch to return to the gallery.
Save the changes you have made to the photos. Select to save the changes over the Original file, or as a New file. If you select New file, enter a file name.
Undo the last effect or edit you made to the photo.
Touch to open further effect options including Rotate. There are also more advanced editing options. See Adding a colour accent and Swapping the colours in a photo.
Touch to open the Filter options.
This helps to adjust a picture taken using automatic colour, brightness etc.

Multimedia

You can store any multimedia files into your phone's memory so that you have easy access to all of your pictures, sounds, videos and games. You can also save your files to a memory card. The advantage of using a memory card is that you can free up space on your phone's memory.

To access the Multimedia menu, touch then My stuff to open a list of folders storing all of your multimedia files.

Pictures

My images contains a list of pictures including default images pre-loaded onto your phone, images downloaded by you and images taken on your phone's camera.

Touch change the view from thumbnail view to list view.

Sending a photo

1 Touch and choose My stuff in the ENTERTAINMENT tab.
2 Touch My images.
3 Touch Send and choose from Message, E-mail or Bluetooth.
4 If you choose Message or E-mail, your photo will be attached to a message and you can write and send the message as normal. If you choose Bluetooth, Bluetooth will be turned on automatically and your phone will search for a device to send the picture.

Printing an image

1 Touch and choose My stuff in the ENTERTAINMENT tab.
2 Touch My images.
3 Select an image and touch
4 Touch Print via Bluetooth.

Moving or copying an image

You can move or copy an image between the phone memory and the memory card. You might want to do this to either free up some space in one of the memory banks or to safeguard your images from being lost.

1 Touch and choose My stuff in the ENTERTAINMENT tab.
2 Touch My images.
3 Touch and select Move or Copy.
4 You can mark/unmark the images by tapping it sequentially. Mark the image that you want to move or copy and touch Copy/Move.

Sounds

The My sounds folder contains the Downloaded sounds, Default sounds and Voice recordings. From here you can manage, send or set sounds as ringtones.

Videos

The My videos folder shows a list of downloaded videos and videos you have recorded on your phone.

Watching a video

1 Touch and choose My stuff in the ENTERTAINMENT tab.
2 Touch My videos.
3 Select a video to play.

Sending a video clip

1 Select a video and touch
2 Touch Send and choose from Message, E-mail or Bluetooth.
3 If you choose Message or Email, your video clip will be attached to the message and you can write and send the message as normal. If you choose Bluetooth, Bluetooth turns on automatically and your phone will search for a device to send the video.

Multimedia

Games and Applications

You can install new games and applications to your phone to keep you amused when you have time to spare.

Installing a game/ application via local install

1 Touch and choose My stuff in the ENTERTAINMENT tab.
2 Touch Others or My memory card if external memory is inserted.
3 Select the file (.jad or .jar) to install. An application will be installed.

NOTE: Thejad should contain its own jar.

Playing a game

1 Touch and choose Games & Apps in the ENTERTAINMENT tab.
2 Touch Games.
3 Select a game to launch.

Documents

From the Documents menu, you can view all of your document files. From here you can view Excel, PowerPoint, Word, Text and PDF files.

Transferring a file to your phone

Bluetooth is probably the easiest way to transfer a file from your computer to your phone. You can also use LG PC Suite via your sync cable.

To transfer using Bluetooth:

1 Make sure your phone and computer have Bluetooth switched on and are visible to one another.
2 Use your computer to send the file via Bluetooth.
3 When the file is sent you will have to accept it on your phone by touching Yes.
4 The file should appear in your Documents or Others folder.

Viewing a file

1 Touch and choose My stuff in the ENTERTAINMENT tab.
2 Touch Documents.
3 Select a document and touch to View.

Others

The Others folder is used to store files which are not pictures, sounds, videos, games or applications. It is used in the same way as the Documents folder. You may find that when you transfer files from your computer to your phone that they appear in the Others folder rather than the Documents folder. If this happens you can move them.

To move a file from Others to Documents:

1 Touch and choose My stuff in the ENTERTAINMENT tab.
2 Touch Others.
3 Touch and select Move then choose a file.
4 Touch Move, choose the destination folder from the list by touching the arrow icon. The screen will display Moved when the transfer is complete.

Multimedia

Music

Your LG GX500 has a built-in music player so you can play all your favourite tracks. To access the music player, touch

Scroll through Entertainment to. From here you can access a number of folders:

Recently played - View all of the songs you have played recently.

All tracks - Contains all of the songs you have on your phone.

Artists - Browse through your music collection by artist.

Albums - Browse through your music collection by album.

Genres - Browse through your music collection by genre.

Playlists - Contains all playlists you have created.

Shuffle tracks - Play your tracks in a random order.

Transferring music onto your phone

The easiest way to transfer music onto your phone is via Bluetooth or your sync cable.

You can also use LG PC Suite. To transfer using Bluetooth:

1 Make sure both devices have Bluetooth switched on and are visible to one another.
2 Select the music file on the other device and choose to send it via Bluetooth.
3 When the file is ready to be sent you should accept it on your phone by touching Yes.
4 The file should appear in Music > All tracks.

Playing a song

1 Touch and choose Music in the ENTERTAINMENT tab.
2 Touch All tracks.
3 Select the song you want to play.
4 Touch to pause the song.
5 Touch to skip to the next song.
6 Touch to skip to the previous song.
7 Touch to return to the Music menu.

Creating a playlist

You can create your own playlists by choosing a selection of songs from the All tracks folder.

1 Touch and choose Music in the ENTERTAINMENT tab.
2 Touch Playlists.
3 Touch Add new playlist, enter the playlist name and touch Save.

4 The All tracks folder will show all the songs in your phone. Touch all of the songs that you would like to include in your playlist; a tick box will show next to the track names.
5 Touch Done.

Using the radio

Your LG GX500 has an FM radio feature so you can tune into your favourite stations to listen to while on the move.

NOTE: You will need to insert your headphones in order to listen to the radio. Insert them into the headphone socket (this is the same socket that you plug your charger into).

Multimedia

Searching for stations

You can tune radio stations into your phone by searching for them either manually or automatically. They will then be saved to specific channel numbers so you don't have to keep re-tuning. You can save up to 48 channels in your phone. You must first attach the headset to the phone as this acts as the antenna.

To auto tune:

1 Touch and choose FM radio in the ENTERTAINMENT tab.
2 Touch
3 Touch Auto scan. Then the stations will be automatically found and allocated to a channel in your phone.

Resetting channels

1 Touch and choose FM radio in the ENTERTAINMENT tab.
2 Touch
3 Choose Reset Channel to reset the current channel or choose Reset all Channels to reset all of the channels. Each channel will return to the starting 87.5 MHz frequency.

Utilities

Recording a sound or voice

1 Touch and choose Voice recorder in the UTILITIES tab.
2 Touch to begin recording.
3 Touch to end recording.
4 Touch to listen to your recording.

Using your calculator

1 Touch and choose Tools in the UTILITIES tab.
2 Touch Calculator.
3 Touch the numeric keys to input numbers.
4 For simple calculations, touch the function you require (+, -, ×, ÷) , followed by = .
5 For more complex calculations, touch and choose from sin, cos, tan, log, In, exp, deg or rad etc.

Converting a unit

1 Touch and choose Tools in the UTILITIES tab.
2 Touch Unit converter.
3 Choose whether you would like to convert Currency, Area, Length, Weight, Temperature, Volume or Velocity.
4 You can then select the unit, and enter the value you would like to convert from, followed by the unit you would like to convert to.

Adding a city to your world time

1 Touch and choose Tools in the UTILITIES tab.
2 Touch World clock.
3 Touch the , followed by New city. Start typing the name of the city you require and it will show at the top of the screen.

Utilities

Using the stopwatch

1 Touch and choose Tools in the UTILITIES tab.
2 Touch Stopwatch.
3 Touch Start to begin the timer.
4 Touch Lap if you want to record a lap time.
5 Touch Stop to end the timer.
6 Touch Resume to restart the stopwatch at the time you stopped it at, or touch Reset to begin the time again.

Adding an item to your calendar

1 Touch and choose Organiser in the UTILITIES tab.
2 Touch Calendar then touch Add event.
3 TouchCategory then choose from Appointment, Anniversary or Birthday. Check the date and enter the time you would like your event to begin.

4 For appointments and anniversaries enter the time and date your event finishes in the lower two time and date boxes.
5 If you would like to add a subject or a note to your event, touch Note and type in your note, followed by Save.
6 Set Alarm and Repeat.
7 Select Save and your event will be saved in the calendar. A square cursor will mark the day that any events have been saved to and a bell will ring at the start time of your event, so that you can stay organised.

Adding an item to your task list

1 Touch and choose Organiser in the UTILITIES tab.
2 Touch Tasks then touch Add task.
3 Set the date for the to do item, add notes and select a priority level: High, Medium or Low.

Date finder

Date finder is a handy tool to help you calculate what the date will be once a certain number of days have passed.

Settings

Calendar settings - You can set the configurations to view the calendar.

Send all organiser data via

Bluetooth - You can send all the data in your calendar and/or Tasks from your phone to other phones by using Bluetooth.

Memory info. - You can view the information of available memory regarding Calendar, Tasks, Memo and Secret memo.

Clear all - You can delete all data regarding Calendar, Tasks, Memo and Secret memo.

PC Suite

You can synchronise your PC with your phone. This will ensure all your important details and dates match, and also act as a back up to help put your mind at ease.

TIP! You will need to install the application PC Suite provided on the CD-ROM or available for download from www.lgmobile.com PRODUCTS > Manual & Software > Go to Manual & S/W Download Section.

Installing the LG PC Suite on your computer

1 From the Home screen press and select Connectivity on the SETTINGS tab.
2 Select USB connection mode and click PC Suite.
3 Connect handset and PC via USB cable and wait for a while.
4 Installation guide message will be displayed on the computer screen.

Caution! If installation guide message is not displayed in your PC, please check your CD-ROM setting on Windows.

5 Insert the supplied CD-ROM or the click the Download button to directly download the LG PC Suite program from the internet.
6 Click on the LG PC Suite Installer which will appear on your screen.

Connecting your phone and PC

1 From the home screen press and select Connectivity on the SETTINGS tab.
2 Select USB connection mode.
3 Touch PC Suite.
4 Connect the handset and PC via USB cable and wait for a while. PC Suite runs automatically.

Backing up and restoring your phone's information

1 Connect your phone to your PC as outlined above.
2 Click on the Backup icon, and select Backup or Restore.
3 Choose whether to back up Contacts/Calender/Todo/ Memo/photo/video. Select the location you want to back up the information to, or restore it from. Click OK button then Back up or Restore Button respectively then press Finish button.
4 Your information will be backed up.

Viewing phone files on your PC

1 Connect your phone to your PC as outlined above.
2 Click on the Manage Photos, Videos or Music icon.
3 Images, audio files and videos you have saved on your phone will be displayed on the screen in the LG Phone folder.

TIP! Viewing the contents of your phone on your PC helps you to manage files you no longer need.

PC Suite

Synchronising your contacts

1 Connect the phone to your PC.
2 Click on the Contacts icon.
3 Click Sync Contacts button. Welcome to LG Air Sync Service will be displayed > Press Start Button > Select Contacts Sub options (Include outlook contacts or call logs are transferred from the phone during sync > Press Next > Do you want to proceed pop up > next > Select Contacts > Press Sync Now).

Synchronising the messages

1 Connect the phone to your PC.
2 Click on the Messages icon.
3 All your phone messages will be displayed in folders on the screen.

4 Use the toolbar at the top of the screen to edit and rearrange messages.

Music Sync

This menu lets you add music to your GX500. Before you start transferring music from your PC to your phone, make sure your computer has the following setup and accessory is at hand:

Microsoft Windows XP or Vista

Windows Media Player 10 or above

USB data cable

microSD card (If you wish to use external memory as the music storage.)

WARNING: Do not disconnect your phone during the transfer.

Transferring music using Windows Media Player

1 From the home screen select, then scroll through Connectivity in the Settings tab.
2 Select USB connection mode and choose Music sync.
3 Connect your handset and PC using a compatible USB cable.
4 When you try to connect the handset to your PC, your handset will read: "Music Sync" followed by Connected.
5 The PC will prompt you to launch your preferred music management software.
6 Select Window Media Player.
7 Go to the Sync Tab, then drag and drop the music you wish to transfer to your handset into the Sync List panel.
8 Click on the Start Sync button. This starts the transfer process.

WARNING: Do not disconnect phone during the transfer.

DivX Converter

Install the DivX converter, which is supplied on the same CD-ROM as the PC Suite software. DivX will convert media files on your PC to a format that lets you upload them and view them on your phone.

Once installed, select DivX from the Program Files on your PC, then DivX converter followed by Converter.

Use the arrows in the application to change the conversion format to Mobile. If you right click on the application box and select

Preferences, you can change the location where the converted files are saved.

Drag and drop the files into the application for initial analysis.

Then select Convert for the process to begin. When the process is complete a Conversion complete pop up will be displayed.

NOTE: GX500 doesn't support Divx file format.

PC Suite

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The web

Browser

Browser gives you a fast, full colour world of games, music, news, sport, entertainment and loads more, straight to your mobile phone. Wherever you are and whatever you're into.

Opera Mini

GX500 supports Opera Mini 5 browser which is a Java application that can be accessed from the Browser menu or from the Games&Apps menu in your phone. Some of the salient features of this browser are Multiple Windows, Security, Touch zooming, Book Marks, History, Saved Pages, Speed Dial.

NOTE: To browse using Opera Mini 5, Data Connection is required.

Accessing the web

1 Touch and choose Browser in the UTILITIES tab
2 To access the browser homepage directly, select Home. Alternately select Enter address and type in your desired URL, followed by Connect.

NOTE: An additional cost is incurred when connecting to this service and downloading content. Check your data charges with your network provider.

The web

Adding and accessing your bookmarks

For easy and fast access to your favourite websites, you can add bookmarks and save web pages.

1 Touch and choose
Browser in the UTILITIES tab.
2 SelectBookmarks. A list of your Bookmarks will appear on the screen.
3 To add a new bookmark, select

and touch Add bookmark.

Enter a Title for your bookmark followed by the URL.

4 TouchSave. YourBookmark will now appear in the list of bookmarks.
5 To access the bookmark simply touch the bookmark and then touch Connect. You will be connected to your bookmark.

Using RSS reader

RSS (Really Simple Syndication) is a family of web feed formats used to publish frequently updated content such as blog entries, news headlines or podcasts. An RSS document, which is called a feed, web feed, or channel, contains either a summary of content from an associated web site or the full text.

RSS makes it possible for people to keep up with their favourite web sites in an automated manner that is easier than checking them manually.

The user subscribes to a feed by entering the feed's link into the reader or by clicking an RSS icon in a browser that initiates the subscription process. The reader checks the user's subscribed feeds regularly for new content, downloading any updates that it finds.

Saving a page

1 Access your required webpage as described above.
2 Touch and select Save this page.
3 Enter a name for the webpage so you can easily recognise it.
4 TouchSave.

TIP! This menu will also allow you to edit titles of saved pages, protect or unprotect the screen memo, and delete saved pages.

Accessing a saved page

1 Touch and choose Browser in the UTILITIES tab.
2 SelectSaved pages.
3 Select the required page and it will open.

Viewing your browser history

1 Touch and choose Browser in the UTILITIES tab.
2 SelectHistory. A list of web page titles you have accessed recently will be displayed. To access one of these pages, simply select the required page.

Changing the web browser settings

1 Touch and choose Browser in the UTILITIES tab.
2 Select Settings.
3 You can choose to edit Profiles, Appearance settings, Cache, Cookies, Security.

The web

Using your phone as a modem

Your GX500 can be used as a modem for your PC, giving you email and internet access even when you can't connect using wires. You can use either the USB cable or Bluetooth.

Using the USB cable:

1 Ensure you have the LG PC Suite installed on your PC.
2 Connect your GX500 and your PC using the USB cable and launch the LG PC Suite software.
3 ClickInternet Kit on your PC. Then click New button and select Modem.
4 ChooseLG Mobile USB Modem and select OK. It will now appear on screen.
5 Write the Profile that can connect to the Internet and save the values.
6 The profile that you create will appear on your PC screen. Select it and click Connect. Your PC will connect through your GX500.

Using Bluetooth:

By pairing your GX500 and another device, you can set up a passcode protected connection.

1 Check that your Bluetooth is ON and Visible. You can change your visibility in the Settings menu.
2 TouchSearch.
3 Your GX500 will search for devices. When the search is completed, Refresh will appear on screen.
4 Choose the device you want to pair with and select OK.
5 Your phone will then connect to the other device, on which a new default passcode will be create to this connection.
6 Your passcode protected Bluetooth connection is now ready.

Settings

Within this folder you can adapt your settings to make your GX500 personal to you.

Using Dual SIM-card menu

To select or change the SIM-card, press and then scroll through SETTINGS Tab, then select.

Personalising your profiles

You can quickly change your profile on the standby screen. Simply touch the status summary bar on the top and touch the profile tab.

Using the settings menu you can personalise each profile setting.

1 Press and then scroll through SETTINGS Tab.
2 TouchProfiles and then choose the profile you want to edit.
3 You can then change all of the sounds and alert options available in the list.

Changing your screen settings

1 Press and then scroll through SETTINGS Tab.
2 Touch and then choose from:

Wallpaper - Choose the theme for your standby screen.

Top Menu - Choose the style of the top menu.

Lockscreen - Choose the style of the lock screen.

Dialling - Adjust the number size.

Font - Adjust the font size.

Brightness - Adjust the screen brightness.

NOTE: The longer the backlight is on for, the more battery power is used and you may need to charge your phone more often.

Greeting message - Choose on or off and fill in the greeting message.

Start-up/Shut down - Choose the image for your start-up/ shut down screen.

Settings

3 TouchSave to save your settings.

Changing your phone settings

Enjoy the freedom of adapting how your GX500 works to your own style.

TIP! To scroll through a list of options, touch the last item visible and slide your finger up/ right the screen. The list will move up/right so more items are visible.

1 Press and then scroll through SETTINGS Tab.
2 Touch then choose from the list below.

Date & Time - Adjust your date and time settings or choose to auto update the time when you travel or for daylight saving.

Power save - Choose to switch the factory set power saving settings Off, Night only, Always on.

Touch settings - Change the touchpad value settings.

Languages - Change the language of your GX500's display.

Motion silent - Make the GX500 go into the mute or snooze settings by flipping it over when it is ringing.

Auto key lock - Lock the keypad automatically in standby screen.

Security - Adjust your security settings, including PIN code request, handset lock, change codes and Anti theft Mobile tracker.

Memory info. - You can use memory manager to determine how each memory is used.

Reset settings - Reset all the settings to their factory definitions.

Information - View the technical information for your GX500.

TIP! Anti-theft Mobile tracker (ATMT)

• Touch Security and ATMT. When the handset is stolen, handset sends the SMS to the numbers configured by real owner. User has to configure the ATMT settings with Owner Name, Alternate no (1), Alternate no (2) etc. Default ATMT code is "000000"
• ATMT SMS will contain information about the stolen phone IMEI, current location & number of the person who is using that handset.

Changing your connectivity settings

Your connectivity settings have already been set up by your network operator, so you can enjoy your new phone immediately. If you want to change any settings, use this menu.

Touch and choose

Connectivity in the SETTINGS tab.

Network settings

Select Network - If you set to Automatic, GX500 automatically searches for the network and registers the handset to the network. This is recommended for best service and quality. If you set to Manual all the currently available networks are shown and you can select one of them for registration. If the registration of the network has failed, the network lists are displayed again and you can select any other one for registration.

NOTE: When your handset loses the network in manual mode, the popup message to select the available network will be shown on the Idle screen.

Preferred lists - If the network is searching automatically, you can add a preferred network to be connected to.

Settings

Connectivity Settings

Internet profiles - This menu shows the Internet profiles. You can create new profiles, delete or edit them however, you cannot delete or edit default configurations depending on country variant.

Access points - Your network operator has already saved this information. You can add new access points using this menu.

Packet data conn. - Choose when your device should be connected to network for packet data.

USB connection mode - Choose Data service and synchronise your GX500 using the LG PC Suite software to copy files from your phone. If you use Music sync with Windows Media Player, select Music sync in this menu. Music sync is only available for music content.

Java settings - Allows you to set profiles for connections made by Java programs and to view certificates.

Using memory manager

Your GX500 has three memories available: the phone, the SIM Card and an external memory card (you may need to purchase the memory card separately). You can use memory manager to determine how each memory is used and see how much space is available.

Touch and choose Phone settings in the SETTINGS tab then Memory info.

Handset common memory - View the memory available on your GX500 for Pictures, Sounds, Video, Flash, MMS, Email, Java applications and others.

Handset reserved memory - View the memory available on your handset for Text msg, Contacts, Calendar, Tasks, Memo, Alarm, Call history, Bookmarks and Miscellaneous items.

SIM(SIM1/SIM2) memory - View the memory available on your SIM Card.

External memory - View the memory available on your external memory card (you may need to purchase the memory card separately).

Primary storage setting - Choose the location you prefer items to be saved to between Handset and External memory.

Sending and receiving your files using Bluetooth

Bluetooth is a great way to send and receive files as no wires are needed and connection is quick and easy. You can also connect to a Bluetooth headset to make and receive calls.

To send a file:

1 Open the file you want to send, typically this will be a photo, video or music file.
2 ChooseSend. Choose Bluetooth.

3 If you have already paired the Bluetooth device, your GX500 will not automatically search for other Bluetooth devices. If not, your GX500 will search for other Bluetooth enabled devices within range.
4 Choose the device you want to send the file to.
5 Your file will be sent.

TIP! Keep an eye on the progress bar to make sure your file is sent.

To receive a file:

1 To receive files your Bluetooth must be both On and Visible. See Changing your Bluetooth settings on the right for more information.
2 A message will prompt you to accept the file from the sender. Touch Yes to receive the file.
3 You will see where the file has been saved and you can choose to View the file or Use as wallpaper. Files will usually be saved to the appropriate folder in your Media Album.

Settings

Changing your bluetooth settings:

1 Touch and choose Bluetooth in the SETTINGS tab.
2 Touch and choose Settings.

Make your changes to:

My device visibility - Choose to be Visible or Hidden or Visible for 1 min.

My device name - Enter a name for your GX500.

Supported services - Choose how to use Bluetooth in association with different services.

My address - Show your Bluetooth address.

Pairing with another Bluetooth device

By pairing your GX500 and another device, you can set up a passcode protected connection. This means your pairing is more secure.

1 Check your Bluetooth is On and Visible. You can change your visibility in the Settings menu.
2 TouchSearch.
3 Your GX500 will search for devices. When the search is completed Refresh will appear on screen.
4 Choose the device you want to pair with and enter the passcode, then touch OK.
5 Your phone will then connect to the other device, on which you should enter the same passcode.
6 Your passcode protected Bluetooth connection is now ready.

Using a Bluetooth headset

1 Check your Bluetooth is On and Visible.
2 Follow the instructions that came with your headset to place your headset in pairing mode and pair your devices.

3 TouchAsk before connect or Always connect and touch Yes to Connect now. Your GX500 will automatically switch to Headset profile.

Wi-Fi

Wireless Manager allows you to manage Internet connections via Wi-Fi (Wireless LAN) on your device.

It allows the phone to connect to local wireless networks or access the Internet wirelessly. Wi-Fi is faster and has a greater range than Bluetooth wireless technology and can be used for fast emailing and Internet browsing.

NOTE: The GX500 supports WEP and WPA-PSK/2 encryption, but not EAP or WPS encryption. If your Wi-Fi service provider or network administrator sets encryption for network security, fill in the key in the pop-up window. If encryption is not set, this pop-up window will not be shown. You can obtain the key from your Wi-Fi service provider or network administrator.

Software Upgrade

LG Mobile Phone Software Upgrade Program

For more information on installing and using this program, please visit http://update/lgmobile.com This feature allows you to upgrade your software to the latest version quickly and conveniently on the Internet without needing to visit our service centre. The mobile phone software upgrade program requires the user's full attention for the duration of the upgrade process, so please be sure to check any instructions and notes that appear at each step before proceeding. Please note that removing the USB data communication cable or batteries during the upgrade may seriously damage your mobile phone. The manufacturer takes no responsibility for loss of data during the upgrade process, so you are advised to note down any important information in advance for safekeeping.

Accessories

These accessories are supplied with GX500.

Charger

Data cable and CD

Battery

User Guide

Stereo headset

NOTE:

Always use genuine LG accessories.
- Failure to do this may invalidate your warranty.
- Accessories may be different in different regions; please check with our regional service company or agent for further inquiries.

WARNING: When the detection film is attached the touch window, touch-sitivity might decrease.

Network service Technical data

The wireless phone described in this guide is approved for use on the GSM 850, E-GSM 900, DCS 1800 and PCS 1900 network.

A number of features included in this guide are called Network Services. These are special services that you arrange through your wireless service provider. Before you can take advantage of any of these Network Services, you must subscribe to them through your service provider and obtain instructions for their use from your service provider.

General

Product name: GX500

System: GSM 850 / E-GSM 900 / DCS 1800 / PCS 1900

Ambient Temperatures

Max: +55^ (discharging), +45^ (charging)

Min: -10°C

Trouble Shooting

This chapter lists some problems that you might encounter while using your phone. Some problems require that you call your service provider, but most of problems you encounter are easy to correct yourself.

Message Possible causes		Possible Corrective measures
SIM error There is no SIM card in the phone or you may have inserted it incorrectly.		Make sure that the SIM card is correctly inserted.
No connection to the network	Signal weak Outside GSM network	Move higher to a window or open space. Check service provider coverage map.
Codes do not match	When you want to change a security code you have to confirm the new code by entering it again. The two codes that you have entered do not match.	Contact your Service Provider.
Function cannot be set	Not supported by Service Provider or registration required	Contact your Service Provider.
Calls not available	Dialling error New SIM card inserted Charge limit reached	New network not authorised. Check for new restrictions. Contact Service Provider or reset limit with PIN 2.
Phone cannot be switched on	On/Off key pressed too briefly	Press On/Off key for at least two seconds.
	Battery empty	Charge battery. Check charging indicator in the display.
	Battery contacts dirty	Clean contacts.
Charging error	Battery totally empty	Charge battery.
	Temperature out of range	Make sure the ambient temperature is right, wait for a while, and then charge again.
	Contact problem	Check power supply and connection to the phone. Check the battery contacts, clean them if necessary.
	No mains voltage	Plug in to a different socket or check voltage.
	Charger defective	If the charger does not warm up, replace it.
	Wrong charger	Only use original LG accessories.
	Battery defective	Replace battery.
Phone loses network	Signal too weak	Reconnection to another service provider is automatic.
Number not permitted	The Fixed dial number function is on.	Check settings.

LIMITED WARRANTY STATEMENT

1. WHAT THIS WARRANTY COVERS:

LG offers you a limited warranty that the enclosed phone and its enclosed accessories will be free from defects in material and workmanship, according to the following terms and conditions:

(1) The limited warranty for the product extends the warranty period beginning on the date of purchase of the product.
(2) The limited warranty extends only to the original purchaser of the product and is not assignable or transferable to any subsequent purchaser/end user.
(3) This warranty is good only to the original purchaser of the product during the warranty period, but limited to certain country if specified.
(4) The external housing and cosmetic parts shall be free of defects at the time of shipment and, therefore, shall not be covered under these limited warranty terms.
(5) Upon request from LG, the consumer must provide information to reasonably prove the date of purchase.
(6) The customer shall bear the cost of shipping the product to the Customer Service Department of LG. LG shall bear the cost of shipping the product back to the consumer after the completion of service under this limited warranty.

2. WHAT THIS WARRANTY DOES NOT COVER:

(1) Defects or damages resulting from use of the product in other than its normal and customary manner.
(2) Defects or damages from abnormal use, abnormal conditions, improper storage, exposure to moisture or dampness, unauthorized modifications, unauthorized connections, unauthorized repair, misuse, neglect, abuse, accident, alteration, improper installation, or other acts which are not the fault of LG, including damage caused by shipping, blown fuses, spills of food or liquid.
(3) Breakage or damage to antennas unless caused directly by defects in material or workmanship.

(4) That the Customer Service Department at LG was not notified by consumer of the alleged defect or malfunction of the product during the applicable limited warranty period.
(5) Products which have had the serial number removed or made illegible.
(6) This limited warranty is in lieu of all other warranties, express or implied either in fact or by operations of law, statutory or otherwise, including, but not limited to any implied warranty of marketability or fitness for a particular use.
(7) Damage resulting from use of non-LG approved accessories.
(8) All plastic surfaces and all other externally exposed parts that are scratched or damaged due to normal customer use.
(9) Products operated outside published maximum ratings.
(10) Products used or obtained in a rental program.
(11)Consumables (such as fuses).

3. CONDITIONS:

No other express warranty is applicable to this product.

THE DURATION OF ANY IMPLIED WARRANTY, INCLUDING THE IMPLIED WARRANTY OF MARKETABILITY, IS LIMITED TO THE DURATION OF THE EXPRESS WARRANTY HEREIN. LG ELECTRONICS INC. SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR THE LOSS OF THE USE OF THE PRODUCT, INCONVENIENCE, LOSS OR ANY OTHER DAMAGES, DIRECT OR CONSEQUENTIAL, ARISING OUT OF THE USE OF, OR INABILITY TO USE, THIS PRODUCT OR FOR ANY BREACH OF ANY EXPRESS OR IMPLIED WARRANTY, INCLUDING THE IMPLIED WARRANTY OF MARKETABILITY APPLICABLE TO THIS PRODUCT.

Some do not allow the exclusive of limitation of incidental or consequential damages or limitations on how long an implied warranty lasts; so these limitations or exclusions may not apply to you. This warranty gives you specific legal rights and you may also have other rights which vary from country to country.

LG Electronics Inc.