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USER MANUAL GW525GX LG

Congratulations on your purchase of the advanced and compact GS500gX phone by LG, designed to operate with the latest digital mobile communication technology.

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

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GS500gX User Guide

Contents

For Your Safety 3

Guidelines for safe and efficient use ....11

Getting to know your phone .36

Open view 38

Installing the SIM and battery 39

Charging your phone ......40

Memory card ....41

Using your touch screen ......43

Your home screen ....44

Calls 46

Contacts ....51

Messaging 54

Camera 60

Video camera 64

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Your photos and videos ......68

Multimedia ....77

UTILITIES 86

PC Suite 90

The web 93

Settings 97

Accessories 104

Technical data 105

Trouble shooting 106

For Your Safety

Important Information

This user guide contains important information on the use and operation of this phone. Please read all the information carefully for optimal performance and to prevent any damage to or misuse of the phone. Any changes or modifications not expressly approved in this user guide could void your warranty for this equipment.

Before You Start

Safety Instructions

WARNING

To reduce the possibility of electric shock, do not expose your phone to high humidity areas, such as the bathroom, swimming pool, etc.

Always store your phone away from heat. Never store your phone in settings that may expose it to temperatures less than 32^ F or greater than 104^ F, such as outside during extreme weather conditions or in your car on a hot day.

Exposure to excessive cold or heat will result in malfunction, damage and/or catastrophic failure.

Be careful when using your phone near other electronic

devices. RF emissions from your mobile phone may affect nearby in adequately shielded electronic equipment. You should consult with manufacturers of any personal medical devices such as pacemakers and hearing aides to determine if they are susceptible to interference from your mobile phone.

For Your Safety

Turn off your phone in a medical facility or at a gas station. Never place your phone in a microwave oven as this will cause the battery to explode.

IMPORTANT! Please read the TIA SAFETY INFORMATION on page 123 before using your phone.

Safety Information

Read these simple guidelines. Breaking the rules may be dangerous or illegal. Further detailed information is given in this user guide.

• Never use an unapproved battery since this could damage the phone and/or battery and could cause the battery to explode.

• Never place your phone in a microwave oven as it will cause the battery to explode.

• Do not dispose of your battery by fire or with hazardous or flammable materials.

• Make sure that no sharp-edged items come into contact with the battery. There is a risk of this causing a fire.
• Store the battery in a place out of reach of children.
• Be careful that children do not swallow any parts such as rubber plugs (earphone, connection parts of the phone, etc.). This could cause asphyxiation or suffocation.

• Unplug the power cord and charger during lightning storms to avoid electric shock or fire.

• When riding in a car, do not leave your phone or set up the hands-free kit near to the air bag. If wireless equipment is improperly installed and the air bag is activated, you may be seriously injured.

• Do not use a hand-held phone while driving.
• Do not use the phone in areas where its use is prohibited. (For example: aircraft).
• Do not expose the battery charger or adapter to direct sunlight or use it in places with high humidity, such as a bathroom.

• Never store your phone in temperatures less than 4°F or greater than 122°F.

• Do not use harsh chemicals (such as alcohol, benzene, thinners, etc.) or detergents to clean your phone. There is a risk of this causing a fire.

• Do not drop, strike, or shake your phone severely. Such actions may harm the internal circuit boards of the phone.
• Do not use your phone in high explosive areas as the phone may generate sparks.
• Do not damage the power cord by bending, twisting, pulling, or heating.
• Do not use the plug if it is loose as it may cause a fire or electric shock.

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• Do not place any heavy items on the power cord. Do not allow the power cord to be crimped as it may cause fire or electric shock.
• Do not handle the phone with wet hands while it is being charged. It may cause an electric shock or seriously damage your phone.
• Do not disassemble the phone.
• Do not place or answer calls while charging the phone as it may short-circuit the phone and/or cause electric shock or fire.

• Only use the batteries, antennas, and chargers provided by LG. The warranty will not be applied to products provided by other suppliers.

• Only authorized personnel should service the phone and its accessories. Faulty installation or service may result in accidents and consequently invalidate the warranty.

• Do not hold or let the antenna come in contact with your body during a call.
• An emergency call can be made only within a service area. For an emergency call, make sure that you are within a service area and that the phone is turned on.
• Use accessories, such as earphones and headsets, with caution. Ensure that cables are tucked away safely and do not touch the antenna unnecessarily.

Memory card information and care

• Always insert/ remove the memory card while the handset power is off. If you remove it while the power is on, it may be damaged.
• If a damage cannot be fixed, format the memory card.
• The memory card cannot be used for recording copyright protected data.
• Do not write forcefully on the memo area.
• Carry and store the memory card in its case.
• Do not allow the memory card to get wet.
• Do not leave the memory card in extremely hot location.
• Do not disassemble or modify the memory card.

FCC RF Exposure Information

WARNING

Read this information before operating 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 these international standards.

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CAUTION

Use only the supplied and approved antenna. Use of unauthorized antennas or modifications could impair call quality, damage the phone, void your warranty and/or result in violation of FCC regulations. Do not use the phone with a damaged antenna. If a damaged antenna comes into contact with skin, a minor burn may result. Contact your local dealer for a replacement antenna.

Body-worn Operation

This device was tested for typical body-worn operations with the back of the phone kept 0.79 inches (2cm) between the user's body and the back of the phone. To comply with FCC RF exposure requirements, a minimum separation distance of 0.79 inches (2cm) must be maintained between the user's body and the back of the phone. Third-party belt-clips, holsters, and similar accessories containing metallic components should not be used.

Body-worn accessories that cannot maintain 0.79 inches (2cm) separation distance between the user's body and the back of the phone, and have not been tested for typical body-worn operations may not comply with FCC RF exposure limits and should be avoided.

Vehicle Mounted External Antenna (optional, if available)

A minimum separation distance of 8 inches (20cm) must be maintained between the user/bystander and the vehicle mounted external antenna to satisfy FCC RF exposure requirements. For more information about RF exposure, visit the FCC website at www.fcc.gov

FCC Part 15 Class B Compliance

This device and its accessories comply with part 15 of FCC rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions:

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

Cautions for Battery

• Do not disassemble.
• Do not short-circuit.
• Do not expose to high temperature: 60°C (140°F).
• Do not incinerate.

Battery Disposal

• Please dispose of your battery properly or bring to your local wireless carrier for recycling.
• Do not dispose in fire or with hazardous or flammable materials.

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Adapter (Charger) Cautions

• Using the wrong battery charger could damage your phone and void your warranty.
• The adapter or battery charger is intended for indoor use only.

Do not expose the adapter or battery charger to direct sunlight or use it in places with high humidity, such as the bathroom.

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.

- 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 attempting to cross the street.

Guidelines for safe and efficient use

TIA Safety Information

Provided herein is the complete TIA Safety Information for Wireless Handheld phones. Inclusion of the text covering Pacemakers, Hearing Aids, and Other Medical Devices is required in the owner's manual for CTIA Certification. Use of the remaining TIA language is encouraged when appropriate.

Exposure to Radio Frequency Signal

Your wireless handheld portable telephone is a lowpower radio transmitter and receiver. When it is ON, it receives and also sends out radio frequency (RF) signals.

In August, 1996, the Federal Communications Commissions (FCC) adopted RF exposure guidelines with safety levels for handheld wireless phones.

Those guidelines are consistent with the safety standards previously set by both U.S. and international standards bodies: ANSI C95.1 (1992) * NCRP Report 86 (1986) ICNIRP (1996)

Those standards were based on comprehensive and periodic evaluations of the relevant scientific literature. For example, over 120 scientists, engineers, and physicians from universities, government health agencies, and industry reviewed the available body of research to develop the ANSI Standard (C95.1).

* American National Standards Institute; National Council on Radiation Protection and Measurements; International Commission on Non-Ionizing Radiation Protection

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The design of your phone complies with the FCC guidelines (and those standards).

Antenna Care

Use only the supplied or an approved replacement antenna. Unauthorized antennas, modifications, or attachments could damage the phone and may violate FCC regulations.

Phone Operation

NORMAL POSITION: Hold the phone as you would any other telephone with the antenna pointed up and over your shoulder.

Tips on Efficient Operation

For your phone to operate most efficiently:

- Do not touch the antenna unnecessarily when the phone is in use. Contact with the antenna affects call quality and may cause the phone to operate at a higher power level than otherwise needed.

Driving

Check the laws and regulations on the use of wireless phones in the areas where you drive. Always obey them. Also, if using your phone while driving, please:

- Give full attention to driving - driving safely is your first responsibility;

- Use hands-free operation, if available;

- Pull off the road and park before making or answering a call if driving conditions so require.

Electronic Devices

Most modern electronic equipment is shielded from RF signals. However, certain electronic equipment may not be shielded against the RF signals from your wireless phone.

Pacemakers

The Health Industry Manufacturers Association recommends that a minimum separation of six (6') inches be maintained between a handheld wireless phone and a pacemaker to avoid potential interference with the pacemaker. These recommendations are consistent with the independent research by and recommendations of Wireless Technology Research. Persons with pacemakers:

• Should ALWAYS keep the phone more than six inches from their pacemaker when the phone is turned ON;
• Should not carry the phone in a breast pocket.
• Should use the ear opposite the pacemaker to minimize the potential for interference.
• If you have any reason to suspect that interference is taking place, turn your phone OFF immediately.

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.

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Other Medical Devices

If you use any other personal medical device, consult the manufacturer of your device to determine if they are adequately shielded from external RF energy. Your physician may be able to assist you in obtaining this information.

Health Care Facilities

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 use equipment that could be sensitive to external RF energy.

Vehicles

RF signals may affect improperly installed or inadequately shielded electronic systems in motor vehicles. Check with the manufacturer or its representative

regarding your vehicle.

You should also consult the manufacturer of any equipment that has been added to your vehicle.

Posted Facilities

Turn your phone OFF in any facility where posted notices so require.

Aircraft

FCC regulations prohibit using your phone while in the air. Turn your phone OFF before boarding an aircraft.

Blasting Areas

To avoid interfering with blasting operations, turn your phone OFF when in a ‘blasting areas or in areas posted: ‘Turn off two-way radio’. Obey all signs and instructions.

Potentially Explosive Atmosphere

Turn your phone OFF when in any area with a potentially explosive atmosphere and obey all signs and instructions. Sparks in such areas could cause an explosion or fire resulting in bodily injury or even death.

Areas with a potentially explosive atmosphere are often, but not always, marked clearly.

Potential areas may include: fueling areas (such as gasoline stations); below deck on boats; fuel or chemical transfer or storage facilities; vehicles using liquefied petroleum gas (such as propane or butane); areas where the air contains chemicals or particles (such as grain, dust, or metal powders); and any other area where you would normally be advised to turn off your vehicle engine.

For Vehicles Equipped with an Air Bag

An air bag inflates with great force. DO NOT place objects, including either installed or portable wireless equipment, in the area over the air bag or in the air bag deployment area. If in-vehicle wireless equipment is improperly installed and the air bag inflates, serious injury could result.

Safety Information

Please read and observe the following information for safe and proper use of your phone and to prevent damage. Also, keep the user guide in an accessible place at all the times after reading it.

Guidelines for safe and efficient use

Charger and Adapter Safety

- The charger and adapter are intended for indoor use only.

Battery Information and Care

- Please dispose of your battery properly or take it to your local wireless carrier for recycling.

- The battery does not need to be fully discharged before recharging.

- Use only LG-approved chargers specific to your phone model since they are designed to maximize battery life.

- Do not disassemble or impact the battery as it may cause electric shock, short-circuit, and fire. Store the battery in a place out of reach of children.

- Keep the battery's metal contacts clean.

- Replace the battery when it no longer provides acceptable performance. The battery can be recharged several hundred times before replacement.

- Recharge the battery after long periods of non-use to maximize battery life.

- Battery life will vary due to usage patterns and environmental conditions.

- Use of extended backlighting, MEdia Net Browsing, and data connectivity kits affect battery life and talk/standby times.

- The self-protection function of the battery cuts the power of the phone when its operation is in an abnormal state. In this case, remove the battery from the phone, reinstall it, and turn the phone on.

- Actual battery life will depend on network configuration, product settings, usage patterns, battery and environmental conditions.

Explosion, Shock, and Fire Hazards

• Do not put your phone in a place subject to excessive dust and keep the minimum required distance between the power cord and heat sources.
• Unplug the power cord prior to cleaning your phone, and clean the power plug pin when it is dirty.

• When using the power plug, ensure that it is firmly connected. If it is not, it may cause excessive heat or fire.

• If you put your phone in a pocket or bag without covering the receptacle of the phone (power plug pin), metallic articles (such as a coin, paperclip or pen) may short-circuit the phone. Always cover the receptacle when not in use.

• Do not short-circuit the battery. Metallic articles such as a coin, paperclip or pen in your pocket or bag may short-circuit the + and – terminals of the battery (metal strips on the battery) upon moving. Short-circuit of the terminal may damage the battery and cause an explosion.

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General Notice

• Using a damaged battery or placing a battery in your mouth may cause serious injury.
• Do not place items containing magnetic components such as a credit card, phone card, bank book or subway ticket near your phone. The magnetism of the phone may damage the data stored in the magnetic strip.
• Talking on your phone for a long period of time may reduce call quality due to heat generated during use.

• When the phone is not used for a long period time, store it in a safe place with the power cord unplugged.

• Using the phone in proximity to receiving equipment (i.e., TV or radio) may cause interference to the phone.

• Do not use the phone if the antenna is damaged. If a damaged antenna contacts skin, it may cause a slight burn. Please contact an LG Authorized Service Centre to replace the damaged antenna.
• Do not immerse your phone in water. If this happens, turn it off immediately and remove the battery. If the phone does not work, take it to an LG Authorized Service Centre.

• Do not paint your phone.

• The data saved in your phone might be deleted due to careless use, repair of the phone, or upgrade of the software. Please backup your important phone numbers. (Ring tones, text messages, voice messages, pictures, and videos could also be deleted.) The manufacturer is not liable for damage due to the loss of data.

• When you use the phone in public places, set the ring tone to vibration so as not to disturb others.
• Do not turn your phone on or off when putting it in your ear.

FDA Consumer Update

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration Centre for Devices and Radiological Health Consumer Update on Mobile Phones.

1. Do wireless phones pose a health hazard?

The available scientific evidence does not show that any health problems are associated with using wireless phones. There is no proof, however, that wireless phones are absolutely safe. Wireless phones emit low levels of radio frequency energy (RF) in the microwave range while being used. They also emit very low levels of RF when in the standby mode. Whereas high levels of RF can produce health effects (by heating tissue), exposure to low level RF that does not produce heating effects causes no known adverse

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health effects. Many studies of low level RF exposures have not found any biological effects. Some studies have suggested that some biological effects may occur, but such findings have not been confirmed by additional research. In some cases, other researchers have had difficulty in reproducing those studies, or in determining the reasons for inconsistent results.

2. What is the FDA's role concerning the safety of wireless phones?

Under the law, the FDA does not review the safety of radiation emitting consumer products such as wireless phones before they can be sold, as it does with new drugs or medical devices. However, the agency has authority to take action if wireless phones are shown to

emit radio frequency energy (RF) at a level that is hazardous to the user. In such a case, the FDA could require the manufacturers of wireless phones to notify users of the health hazard and to repair, replace, or recall the phones so that the hazard no longer exists.

Although the existing scientific data do not justify FDA regulatory actions, the FDA has urged the wireless phone industry to take a number of steps, including the following:

• Support needed research into possible biological effects of RF of the type emitted by wireless phones;
- Design wireless phones in a way that minimizes any RF exposure to the user that is not necessary for device function; and

• Cooperate in providing users of wireless phones with the best possible information on possible effects of wireless phone use on human health.

The FDA belongs to an interagency working group of the federal agencies that have responsibility for different aspects of RF safety to ensure coordinated efforts at the federal level. The following agencies belong to this working group:

• National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health
• Environmental Protection Agency
• Occupational Safety and Health Administration (Administración de la seguridad y salud laborales)
• Occupational Safety and Health Administration

• National Telecommunications and Information Administration

The National Institutes of Health participates in some interagency working group activities, as well.

The FDA shares regulatory responsibilities for wireless phones with the Federal Communications Commission (FCC). All phones that are sold in the United States must comply with FCC safety guidelines that limit RF exposure. The FCC relies on the FDA and other health agencies for safety questions about wireless phones.

The FCC also regulates the base stations that the wireless phone networks rely upon. While these base stations operate at higher power than do the wireless phones themselves, the RF exposures that people get from these base stations are typically thousands of times lower than those they can get from wireless phones. Base

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stations are thus not the subject of the safety questions discussed in this document.

3. What kinds of phones are the subject of this update?

The term ‘wireless phone’ refers here to handheld wireless phones with built-in antennas, often called ‘cell’, ‘mobile’, or ‘PCS’ phones. These types of wireless phones can expose the user to measurable radiofrequency energy (RF) because of the short distance between the phone and the user’s head. These RF exposures are limited by FCC safety guidelines that were developed with the advice of the FDA and other federal health and safety agencies. When the phone is located at greater distances from the user, the exposure to RF is drastically lower because a person’s RF exposure decreases

rapidly with increasing distance from the source. The so-called 'cordless phones,' which have a base unit connected to the telephone wiring in a house, typically operate at far lower power levels, and thus produce RF exposures far below the FCC safety limits.

4. What are the results of the research done already?

The research done thus far has produced conflicting results, and many studies have suffered from flaws in their research methods. Animal experiments investigating the effects of radiofrequency energy (RF) exposures characteristic of wireless phones have yielded conflicting results that often cannot be repeated in other laboratories. A few animal studies, however, have suggested that low levels

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of RF could accelerate the development of cancer in laboratory animals. However, many of the studies that showed increased tumor development used animals that had been genetically engineered or treated with cancer causing chemicals so as to be predisposed to develop cancer in the absence of RF exposure. Other studies exposed the animals to RF for up to 22 hours per day. These conditions are not similar to the conditions under which people use wireless phones, so we don't know with certainty what the results of such studies mean for human health. Three large epidemiology studies have been published since December 2000. Between them, the studies investigated any possible association between the use of wireless

phones and primary brain cancer, glioma, meningioma, or acoustic neuroma, tumors of the brain or salivary gland, leukemia, or other cancers. None of the studies demonstrated the existence of any harmful health effects from wireless phone RF exposures.

However, none of the studies can answer questions about longterm exposures, since the average period of phone use in these studies was around three years.

5. What research is needed to decide whether RF exposure from wireless phones poses a health risk?

A combination of laboratory studies and epidemiological studies of people actually using wireless phones would provide some of the data that are needed. Lifetime animal

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exposure studies could be completed in a few years. However, very large numbers of animals would be needed to provide reliable proof of a cancer promoting effect if one exists. Epidemiological studies can provide data that is directly applicable to human populations, but 10 or more years follow-up may be needed to provide answers about some health effects, such as cancer. This is because the interval between the time of exposure to a cancer-causing agent and the time tumors develop - if they do may be many, many years. The interpretation of epidemiological studies is hampered by difficulties in measuring actual RF exposure during day-to-day use of wireless phones. Many factors affect this measurement, such as the angle at which the

phone is held, or which model of phone is used.

6. What is the FDA doing to find out more about the possible health effects of wireless phone RF?

The FDA is working with the U.S. National Toxicology Program and with groups of investigators around the world to ensure that high priority animal studies are conducted to address important questions about the effects of exposure to radiofrequency energy (RF). The FDA has been a leading participant in the World Health Organization International Electromagnetic Fields (EMF) Project since its inception in 1996. An influential result of this work has been the development of a detailed agenda of research needs that has driven the establishment of new research programs around

the world. The project has also helped develop a series of public information documents on EMF issues. The FDA and the Cellular Telecommunications & Internet Association (CTIA) have a formal Cooperative Research and Development Agreement (CRADA) to do research on wireless phone safety. The FDA provides the scientific oversight, obtaining input from experts in government, industry, and academic organizations. CTIA funded research is conducted through contracts with independent investigators. The initial research will include both laboratory studies and studies of wireless phone users. The CRADA will also include a broad assessment of additional research needs in the context of the latest research developments around the world.

7. How can I find out how much radiofrequency energy exposure I can get by using my wireless phone?

All phones sold in the United States must comply with Federal Communications Commission (FCC) guidelines that limit radiofrequency energy (RF) exposures. The FCC established these guidelines in consultation with the FDA and the other federal health and safety agencies. The FCC limit for RF exposure from wireless telephones is set at a Specific Absorption Rate (SAR) of 1.6 watts per kilogram (1.6 W/kg). The FCC limit is consistent with the safety standards developed by the Institute of Electrical and Electronic Engineering (IEEE) and the National Council on Radiation Protection and Measurement.

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The exposure limit takes into consideration the body's ability to remove heat from the tissues that absorb energy from the wireless phone and is set well below levels known to have effects. Manufacturers of wireless phones must report the RF exposure level for each model of phone to the FCC. The FCC website

(http://www.fcc.gov/oet/rfsafety) gives directions for locating the FCC identification number on your phone so you can find your phone's RF exposure level in the online listing.

8. What has the FDA done to measure the radiofrequency energy coming from wireless phones?

The Institute of Electrical and Electronic Engineers (IEEE) is developing a technical standard for measuring the

radiofrequency energy (RF) exposure from wireless phones and other wireless handsets with the participation and leadership of FDA scientists and engineers. The standard, 'Recommended Practice for Determining the Spatial- Peak Specific Absorption Rate (SAR) in the Human Body Due to Wireless Communications Devices:

Experimental Techniques,' sets forth the first consistent test methodology for measuring the rate at which RF is deposited in the heads of wireless phone users. The test method uses a tissue simulating model of the human head. Standardized SAR test methodology is expected to greatly improve the consistency of measurements made at different laboratories on the same phone. SAR is the measurement of the amount of

energy absorbed in tissue, either by the whole body or a small part of the body. It is measured in watts/kg (or milliwatts/g) of matter. This measurement is used to determine whether a wireless phone complies with safety guidelines.

9. What steps can I take to reduce my exposure to radiofrequency energy from my wireless phone?

If there is a risk from these products - and at this point we do not know that there is - it is probably very small. But if you are concerned about avoiding even potential risks, you can take a few simple steps to minimize your exposure to radiofrequency energy (RF). Since time is a key factor in how much exposure a person receives, reducing the amount of time spent using a wireless

phone will reduce RF exposure. If you must conduct extended conversations by wireless phone every day, you could place more distance between your body and the source of the RF, since the exposure level drops off dramatically with distance. For example, you could use a headset and carry the wireless phone away from your body or use a wireless phone connected to a remote antenna. Again, the scientific data do not demonstrate that wireless phones are harmful. But if you are concerned about the RF exposure from these products, you can use measures like those described above to reduce your RF exposure from wireless phone use.

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10. What about children using wireless phones?

The scientific evidence does not show a danger to users of wireless phones, including children and teenagers. If you want to take steps to lower exposure to radiofrequency energy (RF), the measures described above would apply to children and teenagers using wireless phones. Reducing the time of wireless phone use and increasing the distance between the user and the RF source will reduce RF exposure. Some groups sponsored by other national governments have advised that children be discouraged from using wireless phones at all. For example, the government in the United Kingdom distributed leaflets containing such a recommendation in December

1. They noted that no evidence exists that using a wireless phone causes brain tumors or other ill effects. Their recommendation to limit wireless phone use by children was strictly precautionary; it was not based on scientific evidence that any health hazard exists.

11. What about wireless phone interference with medical equipment?

Radiofrequency energy (RF) from wireless phones can interact with some electronic devices. For this reason, the FDA helped develop a detailed test method to measure electromagnetic interference (EMI) of implanted cardiac pacemakers and defibrillators from wireless telephones. This test method is now part of a standard sponsored by the Association for the Advancement of Medical

instrumentation (AAMI). The final draft, a joint effort by the FDA, medical device manufacturers, and many other groups, was completed in late 2000. This standard will allow manufacturers to ensure that cardiac pacemakers and defibrillators are safe from wireless phone EMI. The FDA has tested hearing aids for interference from handheld wireless phones and helped develop a voluntary standard sponsored by the Institute of Electrical and Electronic Engineers (IEEE). This standard specifies test methods and performance requirements for hearing aids and wireless phones so that no interference occurs when a person uses a ‘compatible’ phone and a ‘compatible’ hearing aid at the same time. This standard was

approved by the IEEE in 2000. The FDA continues to monitor the use of wireless phones for possible interactions with other medical devices. Should harmful interference be found to occur, the FDA will conduct testing to assess the interference and work to resolve the problem.

12. Where can I find additional information?

For additional information, please refer to the following resources:

FDA web page on wireless phones (http://www.fda.gov/cdrh/phones/index.html)

Federal Communications Commission (FCC) RF Safety Program (http://www.fcc.gov/oet/rfsafety)

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International Commission on Non-Ionizing Radiation Protection (http://www.icnirp.de)

World Health Organization (WHO) International EMF Project (http://www.who.int/emf)

National Radiological Protection Board (UK) (http://www.nrpb.org.uk/)

10 Driver Safety Tips

Your wireless phone gives you the powerful ability to communicate by voice almost anywhere, anytime. An important responsibility accompanies the benefits of wireless phones, one that every user must uphold.

When operating a car, driving is your first responsibility.

When using your wireless phone behind the wheel of a car, practice good common sense and remember the following tips:

1. Get to know your wireless phone and its features such as speed dial and redial. Carefully read your instruction manual and learn to take advantage of valuable features most phones offer, including automatic redial and memory. Also, work to memorize the phone keypad so you can use the speed dial

function without taking your attention off the road.

1. When available, use a handsfree device. A number of handsfree wireless phone accessories are readily available today. Whether you choose an installed mounted device for your wireless phone or a speaker phone accessory, take advantage of these devices if available to you.
2. Position your wireless phone within easy reach. Make sure you place your wireless phone within easy reach and where you can reach it without removing your eyes from the road. If you get an incoming call at an inconvenient time, if possible, let your voicemail answer it for you.
3. Suspend conversations during hazardous driving conditions or situations. Let the person you are speaking with know you are driving; if necessary, suspend the

call in heavy traffic or hazardous weather conditions. Rain, sleet, snow and ice can be hazardous, but so is heavy traffic. As a driver, your first responsibility is to pay attention to the road.

1. Do not take notes or look up phone numbers while driving. If you are reading an address book or business card, or writing a "to-do" list while driving a car, you are not watching where you are going. It is common sense. Don't get caught in a dangerous situation because you are reading or writing and not paying attention to the road or nearby vehicles.
2. Dial sensibly and assess the traffic; if possible, place calls when you are not moving or before pulling into traffic. Try to plan your calls before you begin your trip or attempt to coincide your calls with times you may be

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stopped at a stop sign, red light or otherwise stationary. But if you need to dial while driving, follow this simple tip — dial only a few numbers, check the road and your mirrors, then continue.

1. Do not engage in stressful or emotional conversations that may be distracting. Stressful or emotional conversations and driving do not mix; they are distracting and even dangerous when you are behind the wheel of a car. Make people you are talking with aware you are driving and if necessary, suspend conversations which have the potential to divert your attention from the road.

2. Use your wireless phone to call for help. Your wireless phone is one of the greatest tools you can own to protect yourself and your family in dangerous situations — with your phone

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at your side, help is only three numbers away. Dial 911 or other local emergency number in the case of fire, traffic accident, road hazard or medical emergency. Remember, it is a free call on your wireless phone!

1. Use your wireless phone to help others in emergencies. Your wireless phone provides you a perfect opportunity to be a “Good Samaritan” in your community. If you see an auto accident, crime in progress or other serious emergency where lives are in danger, call 911 or other local emergency number, as you would want others to do for you.

2. Call roadside assistance or a special wireless nonemergency assistance number when necessary. Certain situations you encounter while driving may require attention, but are

not urgent enough to merit a call for emergency services. But you can still use your wireless phone to lend a hand. If you see a broken-down vehicle posing no serious hazard, a broken traffic signal, a minor traffic accident where no one appears injured or a vehicle. you know to be stolen, call roadside assistance or other special non-emergency wireless number.

For more information, please call to 888-901-SAFE, or visit our website www.wow-com.com

Consumer Information on SAR (Specific Absorption Rate)

This Model Phone Meets the Government's Requirements for Exposure to Radio Waves.

Your wireless phone is a radio transmitter and receiver. It is designed and manufactured not to exceed the emission limits for exposure to radiofrequency (RF) energy set by the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) of the U.S. Government. These limits are part of comprehensive guidelines and establish permitted levels of RF energy for the general population. The guidelines are based on standards that were developed by independent scientific organizations through periodic and thorough evaluation of scientific studies. The standards include a substantial safety margin

Guidelines for safe and efficient use

designed to assure the safety of all persons, regardless of age and health.

The exposure standard for wireless mobile phones employs a unit of measurement known as the Specific Absorption Rate, or SAR. The SAR limit set by the FCC is 1.6W/kg.*

Tests for SAR are conducted using standard operating positions specified by the FCC with the phone transmitting at its highest certified power level in all tested frequency bands.

Although SAR is determined at the highest certified power level, the actual SAR level of the phone while operating can be well below the maximum value. Because the phone is designed to operate at multiple power levels to use only the power required to reach the network, in general, the closer you are to a wireless base station 34 LG GS500gX | User Guide

antenna, the lower the power output.

Before a phone model is available for sale to the public, it must be tested and certified to the FCC that it does not exceed the limit established by the government adopted requirement for safe exposure. The tests are performed in positions and locations (e.g., at the ear and worn on the body) as required by the FCC for each model.

The highest SAR value for this model phone when tested for use at the ear is 1.25 W/kg and when worn on the body, as described in this user's manual, is 1.22 W/kg. (Body-worn measurements differ among phones models, depending upon available accessories and FCC requirements.) While there may be differences between SAR levels of various phones and at various positions, they all meet the

government requirement for safe exposure.

The FCC has granted an Equipment Authorization for this model phone with all reported SAR levels evaluated as in compliance with the FCC RF emission guidelines. SAR information on this model phone is on file with the FCC and can be found under the Display Grant section of http://www.fcc.gov/oet/fccid after searching on FCC ID BEJGS500G.

Additional information on Specific Absorption Rates (SAR) can be found on the Cellular Telecommunications Industry Association (CTIA) website at http://www.wow-com.com

* In the United States and Canada, the SAR limit for mobile phones used by the public is 1.6 watts/kg (W/kg) averaged over one gram of tissue. The standard incorporates a substantial margin

of safety to give additional protection for the public and to account for any variations in measurements.

* Product meets current FCC & IC Radio Frequency Exposure Guidelines.

FCC ID BEJGS500G,

IC ID: 2703C-GS500G

Getting to know your phone

-Lock/ Unlock key

Handsfree or Stereo earphone connector

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Earpiece

Multi-tasking key

- When the screen is idle: Press long the MT key to use Voice Command.

TIP: The phone will only make a call when you say the command "Call" followed by a name stored in the Address Book or a phone number. The phone's voice engine recognizes your words and displays name lists or phone numbers. However, interfering noise can cause problems displaying the possibilities.

End/ Power key

• Rejects a call.
• Press once to return to the home screen.
  • Turns the phone on/off.

Call key

Dials a phone number and answers incoming calls.

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Volume keys

• When the screen is idle: Touch tone or ring tone volume, press long the down key to Silent on/off.
  • During a call: earpiece volume.
• When playing a track: controls the volume continuously.

Charger, Data cable (USB cable)

TIP: Before connecting the USB cable, wait until the phone has powered up and has registered on the network.

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Camera key

• Go to camera menu directly by pressing and holding the key.
• Press twice to go to Sweet draw. You can edit the image and send it in this menu.

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

Open view

WARNING: Putting a heavy object on the phone or sitting on it damage its LCD and touch screen functionality.

Battery cover Battery SIM card socket Camera lens

Memory card socket

Installing the SIM and battery

Remove the battery cover and 1 the battery

Slide down the battery cover and pull out the battery.

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

Install the USIM card2

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

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Install the battery3

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

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Charging your phone

Slide back the cover of the charger connector on the side of your GS500gX. Insert the charger and plug it into a mains electricity socket. Your GS500gX must be charged until the “Battery full” message appears on the screen.

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

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Memory card

Installing a memory card

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

NOTE: A memory card is an optional accessory.

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

WARNING: Slide into

the memory card to the slot, otherwise, the card can be damaged.

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Formatting the memory card

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

NOTE: All files get deleted while formatting.

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

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

Touch 3 Format and then confirm your choice.

Memory card

Enter the password, if one has 4 been set. The card will then be formatted and ready to use.

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

Transferring your contacts

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

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

Select 2 Copy/Move.

Choose 3 Handset to SIM or SIM to handset.

Choose Select all or select names 4 one by one and touch Copy/Move.

Using your touch screen

Touch screen tips

To select an item, touch the • centre of the icon.

Do not press too hard. The • touchscreen is sensitive enough to pick up a light, firm touch.

Use the tip of your finger to • touch the option you require. Be careful not to touch any other keys.

Whenever your GS500gX is not • in use, it will return to the lock screen.

Control the touch screen

The controls on the GS500gX touch screen change dynamically depending on the task you are carrying out.

Opening Applications

To open any application, simply touch its icon.

Scrolling

Drag from side to side to scroll.

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

Your home screen

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

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Widget home screen

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

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Speed dial home screen -

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

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Livesquare home screen - On the Livesquare screen, You can easily make a call and send a message to the number allocated to an avatar. To use the call, messaging or contacts function, select an avatar and choose the Quick key icon you want to use.

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

-Quick key icon

TIP! The User Interface is based on three types of Homescreen. To swap between the home screens just wipe quickly over the display from left to right, or from right to left.

Using the Multi - tasking function

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

Viewing the status bar

Icon Description
	Multitasking
	Network signal strength (number of bars will vary)
	No network signal
	Remaining battery life
	Battery empty
[AW80]	New text message
[27BT]	New voice message
[OKCC]	Message inbox is full
[02BB]	Message sending failed
	Multimedia message sending failed
[47XT]	An alarm is set
	Customised Profile in use(The number in the icon will vary)

Icon Description
	Normal profile in use
	Outdoor profile in use
	Silent profile in use
	Headset in use
	Calls are diverted
	EDGE in use
	Roaming
	Flight mode is on
	Bluetooth is active
	BGM play
	BGM pause
	Memory card is enabled for use
	For incoming Push emailCheck Push email:Touch Games & Applications in the Entertainment and then touch Applications.*Attention: Depending on the region or SIM operator, user may not be able to use push e-mail and access WAP (or MMS) simultaneously.

Calls

Making a call

Touch 1 to open the keypad.

Key in the number using the 2 keypad.

Touch to initiate the call.

To end the call, press the 4 key.

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

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

Making a call from your contacts

From the home screen touch 1 to open the Contacts.

Tap the Name field box on the 2 top of the screen and enter the first few letters of the contact you would like to call using the keypad.

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From the filtered list, touch the 3 Call icon next to the contact you want to call. The call will use the default number if there is more than one for that contact.

Or, you can touch the contact 4 name and select the number to use if there is more than one for that contact to use. You can also touch 📞 to initiate the call to the default number.

Answering and rejecting a call

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

To mute the ringing, unlock the phone if it is locked, then tap 📄.

This is useful if you forgot to change your profile to Silent for a meeting.

Touch 📧 to reject an incoming call.

In-call options

Hold - Touch to put a call on hold. Mute - Touch to turn off the microphone so the person you are talking to cannot hear you. Speaker - Touch to turn the speaker phone on. Options - Touch to bring up a list of further in-call options. Touch search your contacts during a call. Touch to add another person to the call. Touch to open a numerical keypad for making a second call. This function also allows you to navigate menus with numbered options when you dial automated telephone services, such as call centres.

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

Calls

Speed dialling

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

Select 1 Contacts in the

COMMUNICATION tab and select

Speed dials.

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

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

Making a second call

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

Touch to connect the call.

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

To change between the calls, 4 touch 📋 or press the number of the held call.

To end one or both calls press 5+ and select End followed by All, Held or Active.

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

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

Viewing your call logs

Touch Recent history in the COMMUNICATION tab.

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

Using call forward

Touch 1 Call settings in the SETTINGS tab.

Touch 2 Call forward.

Choose whether to forward all 3 voice calls, when the line is busy, when there is no answer or when you cannot be contacted.

Enter the number you want to 4 forward to.

Touch 5 Request to activate.

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

TIP! To turn off all call forwards, select Deactivate all from the Call forward menu.

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

Calls

Changing the common call setting

Touch 1 Call settings in the SETTINGS tab.

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

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

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

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

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

BT answer mode - Select 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:

Touch 1 Contacts in the COMMUNICATION tab.

Touch 2 Search.

You see a list of contacts. Typing 3 in the first letter of a contact's name in the Name field will jump the menu to that alphabetical area of the list.

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

Adding a new contact

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

After an user chooses whether 2 to save the contact to his/her Handset or SIM, he/she can also

insert a picture to his/her contact.

You can enter up to five different 3 numbers per contact. Each entry has a preset type Mobile, Home, Office, Pager, Fax and General.

Add an email addresses. You can 4 enter up to two different email addresses per contact.

Assign the contact to one or 5 more groups. You can assign up to three groups per contact.

Choose between No group, Family, Friends, Colleagues, School or VIP.

You can also add a 6 Ringtone, Birthday, Anniversary, Homepage, Home address, Company name, Job title, Company address, Memo and Livecon.

Touch 7 Save to save the contact.

Contacts

Creating a group

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

Touch 2 Add group or touch and select Add group.

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

Touch 4 Save.

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

Changing your contact settings

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

Touch 1 Contacts in the COMMUNICATION tab and touch Settings.

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From here, you can adjust the 2 following settings:

Contact list settings - Adjust the Contacts location, Name display and Quick command key settings.

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

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

Send all contacts via Bluetooth

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

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

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

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

Viewing information

Touch 1 Contacts in the COMMUNICATION tab and touch Information.

From here you can view your 2 Service dial numbers, your Own number, your Memory info. (showing your memory usage) and My business card.

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

Messaging

Messaging

Your GS500gX combines SMS and MMS into one intuitive and easy-to-use menu.

Sending a message

Touch 1 Messaging in the COMMUNICATION tab. And touch New message to begin composing a new message.

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

Touch 3 Recipient at the bottom of the screen to enter the recipients.

Then enter the number or touch to select a contact. You can even add multiple contacts.

Touch 4 Send when ready.

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

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.

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

fTouch 📋 to choose the writing language.

Touch 123 to change between numbers, symbols and text input.

Use Shift key to change between capital or lowercase input.

T9 mode

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

Handwriting recognition

In Handwriting mode you simply write on the screen and your GS500gX will convert your handwriting into your message. Select Handwriting-Screen or Handwriting-Box according to your preferred view.

Setting up your email

Touch E-mail in the COMMUNICATION tab.

If the email account is not set up, start the E-mail wizard and finish it. You can check and edit settings by selecting ☐. You can also check the additional settings that were filled in automatically when you created the account.

Retrieving your emails

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

Touch 1 E-mail in the COMMUNICATION tab.

Touch the account you want to 2 use.

Sending an email using your new account

Touch 1 New e-mail and a new email will open. Complete the message.2

Touch 3 Send and your email will be sent.

Messaging

Changing your email settings

Touch 1 E-mail in the

COMMUNICATION tab.

Touch 2 and select E-mail

settings and then you can adapt the following settings:

E-mail accounts

Preferred e-mail

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 GS500gX 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 when abroad (roaming).

New e-mail notification -

Choose whether to be alerted to new emails.

Signature - Switch this feature

ON and create an email signature.

Priority - Choose the priority level of your email messages.

Maximum sending size - Set the maximum size of sending mail.

E-mail counter - Input the date you want. You can check emails you sent during that period.

Message folders

There are five folders in Messaging menu.

Inbox - All the messages you receive are placed into your inbox.

Drafts - If you do not finish writing a message, you can save what you have done in this folder.

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

Sent items - All the messages you have sent are placed in this folder.

My folders - Create folders to store your messages.

Changing your text message settings

Touch Messaging in the COMMUNICATION tab and touch 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 text 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 an MMS.

Changing your multimedia message settings

Touch Messaging in the COMMUNICATION tab. Scroll and choose Settings and Multimedia message. You can make changes to: Retrieval mode - Choose between

Messaging

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 request and/or allow a delivery report.

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

Priority - Choose the priority level of your MMS.

Validity period - Choose how

long your message is stored at the message centre.

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

Creation mode - Choose your message mode.

Delivery time - Choose how long to wait before a message is delivered.

Multi msg centre - Choose one

from the list or add a new message centre.

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Changing your other settings

Touch Messaging in the

COMMUNICATION tab. And touch

Settings.

Voicemail - Touch ☐ to add a

new Voicemail service. Contact

your network operator for more

information about 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.

Message counter - Choose to set

period for counting messages.

Save sent message - Choose

whether to turn Cell broadcast on/

off and select your channels and

languages.

Social network services (SNS)

Your GS500gX has SNS that lets you enjoy and manage your social network. Touch Social network menu and select the site as below: Facebook, Twitter, Picasa, Flickr and Myspace.

TIP! Facebook is a native application preloaded onto your phone, and easy to access. Twitter is a java application based on Java technology. Other applications access to the WAP(Wireless Application Protocol) services.

NOTE: An additional costs may be incurred when connecting and using online services. Check your data charges with your network provider.

Facebook

Home: Log in and you will see your friend's updated status. Input your comment about new status or check others. You can also write comments by selecting + icon.

Profile: You can select the Wall > Status updates and write the current status. See your info detail and upload the photo by touching Album > Upload Photo. Choose from Go to images or Take a picture, and then input some caption with images.

Friends: You can find many friends in SNS and view their status. Search your friends in facebook by selecting Search tap.

Message: You can see the Inbox/ Sent folder, and write a SN message.

TIP! Using Facebook Feed Widget

You can add the facebook feed widget to your home screen. Drag the facebook feed widget from widget tray and touch OK. You can also access the facebook application directly by touching up the feed widget.

Camera

Taking a quick photo

Press the 🔒 key on the right side of the phone.

When the camera has focused on 2 your subject, touch the 📄 on the right-center of the screen to take a photo. You can also press the 🔒 key on the side of the phone firmly.

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

Once you've taken the photo

Your captured photo will appear on the screen. The image name is shown with four icons on the right-hand side.

Touch to send the photo as a message, email, via Bluetooth or Blogger.

Touch to set a Home Screen, Contact, Startup, Shutdown image.

Touch to edit the photo.

Touch to rename the photo.

Touch to return to the previous menu.

Touch to delete the image.

Touch to take another photo immediately. Your current photo will be saved.

Touch to view a gallery of your saved photos.

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Getting to know the viewfinder

Exposure - A low contrast image will appear foggy, whereas a high contrast image will appear much sharper.

Zoom - zoom in or zoom out. This function is enabled depending on the picture size you take.

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Back

Taking a photo

- Video mode - Slide down this icon to switch to video mode.

Gallery -This enables you to access your saved photos from within the camera mode. Simply touch, and your gallery will appear on the screen.

Settings - Touch this icon to open the settings menu. See Using the advanced settings.

Size - Change the size of the photo to save memory space or take a picture preset to the correct size for a contact. Select a pixel value from the six numerical options: 3M (2048x1536), 2M (1600x1200), 1M (1280x960), VGA (640x480), WQVGA(400x240), QVGA (320x240).

Continuous shot - This enables you to take 3/6/9 shots automatically in very quick succession.

TIP! You can bring up the options by tapping the screen. They automatically turn off after a few seconds.

Camera

Adjusting the exposure

The exposure defines the difference between light and dark areas in an image. A low contrast image will appear foggy, whereas a high contrast image will appear much sharper.

Touch 1.

Slide the contrast indicator along 2 the bar towards ━ for a lower exposure and hazier image or towards + for a higher exposure and a sharper image.

Using the advanced settings

From the viewfinder, touch

open all advanced settings options. You can change the camera setting by scrolling the wheel. After selecting the option, touch the OK button.

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.

Night mode - Useful to use 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 the group photo you want to be 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 - Choose from Full screen or Full image.

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

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

Reset settings - Reset all the camera settings.

Viewing your saved photos

You can access your saved photos 1 from the camera mode. Just touch 📋 and your gallery will appear on the screen.

Video camera

Making a quick video

Press the camera key on the 1 right side of the phone for a few seconds.

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.

Holding the phone horizontally, 2 point the lens towards the subject of the video.

Press the camera key 📷 on the phone once to start recording. Or touch the red dot 🔒.

4 dec will appear at the bottom of the viewfinder with a timer at the bottom showing the length of the video.

To pause the video, touch 5 and resume by selecting .

Touch 6 on screen or press the a second time to stop recording.

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After making a video

A still image representing your captured video will appear on the screen. The name of the video runs along the bottom of the screen together with eight icons down the left and right sides.

Touch to play the video.

Touch to send the video as a Message or Email or by Bluetooth or YouTube.

Touch to edit the video.

Touch to rename the 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 a gallery of saved videos and images.

Getting to know the viewfinder

Zoom - zoom in or zoom out. Video size Saving to handset memory/ external memory Back Camera mode - Touch this icon to switch to camera mode. Start recording Gallery Video mode - Video mode is selected. Settings - Touch this icon to open the settings menu. See Using the advanced settings. View Mode - Choose from Full screen or Full image. Video size - Choose from QVGA(320x240) or QCIF(176x144). Exposure - A low contrast video will appear foggy, whereas a high contrast video will appear much sharper.

TIP! You can close all shortcut options for a clearer viewfinder screen. Simply touch the centre of the viewfinder once. To recall the options, touch the screen again.

Video camera

Adjusting the exposure

The exposure defines the difference between light and dark areas in an image. A low contrast image will appear foggy, whereas a high contrast image will appear much sharper.

Touch 1-1.

Slide the exposure indicator 2 along the bar, towards ━ for a lower exposure and fuzzier image, or towards + for a higher contrast and sharper image.

Using the advanced settings

Using the viewfinder, touch to open all the advanced settings options.

You can adjust the video camera setting by scrolling the wheel. After selecting the option, touch the OK button.

Colour Effect - Choose a colour tone to use on your new video. Off, Black & White, Negative, Sepia.

White balance - The white color 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 time limit for your video. Choose whether or not to send the video as an MMS.

TIP! If you choose MMS duration, choosing a lower image quality will 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 whether or not to record a video with 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

In the viewfinder, touch 1.

Your gallery will appear on the 2 screen.

Touch a video once to bring it to 3 the front of the gallery. It start to play automatically.

Your photos and videos

Viewing your photos and videos

Touch 1 on the camera preview screen.

Your gallery will appear on the 2 screen.

Touch the video or photo to open 3 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

To zoom in press repeatedly. To zoom out press - . Use the thumbnail in the bottom right corner to move the focus area.

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 bottom after pressing the loudspeaker symbol. Alternatively, use the volume keys on the side of the phone.

Capturing an image from a video

Select the video you would like 1 to capture an image from.

Touch 📄 to pause the video on the frame you'd like to convert to an image and touch the upper left side of the screen to open the menu.

From the options menu select 3

The image will appear on the 4 screen, with its image name. Touch 5 to return to the video.

The image will be saved in your 6 My stuff folder and appear in the gallery.

⚠ WARNING: Some functions will not work properly if the multimedia file has not been recorded on the phone.

Viewing your photos as a slide show

Slideshow mode will show all the photos in your gallery one at a time as a slideshow. Videos can not be viewed as a slideshow.

Touch 1 in the Gallery, then scroll and select Slide show.

The slideshow will begin.2

There are options within slideshows: Touch ➕ to go back.

II Touch to pause the slideshow on a particular photo.

▶ Touch again to resume playback.

Touch to show random. Touch to increase or decrease the speed of the slideshow.

Setting a photo as wallpaper

Touch Gallery in the 1 ENTERTAINMENT tab.

Touch the photo you would like 2 to set as wallpaper.

Touch the screen to open the 3 menu.

Touch 4.

You can change the size of the 5 picture with +.

When you are happy with the 6 picture touch Set.

Choose from the options what 7 you want to change: All, Widget, Speed dial.

Your photos and videos

Editing your photos

Open the photo you'd like to edit 1 and touch 📋 to bring up the options.

Touch the icons to alter your 2 photo:

Move your finger across the en 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.

Add writing to the picture.

Decorate your photo with stamps. Choose from the different stamps and colours and touch your photo where you want to place them.

Erase whatever you draw. You can also select the eraser size.

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.

Touch to open the Filter options.

You can adjust the selected photo.

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Adding text to a photo

From the editing screen, touch 1 T.

Select 2 Signature to add unframed text or choose one of the speech bubble shapes.

Enter your text using the keypad 3 and touch Save.

Move the text by touching it and 4 sliding it to where you want it.

Cropping a photo

From the editing screen, touch 1

Choose the shape you want to 2 use to crop the picture.

Drag the box over the area you 3 want to crop.

When you are finished with your 4 selection, touch 📄.

Adding an effect to a photo

From the editing screen, touch 1

Choose to apply any of the 2 options to the photo:

Face beautify - Automatically detect a face in the image and brighten it up.

Tunnel effect - Lomo camera effect.

Colour negative - Colour negative effect.

Black and white - Black and white colour effect.

Sepia - Give a Sepia effect.

Blur - Give a blurred effect.

Sharpen - Move the marker along the bar to sharpen the focus of the photo. Select OK icon to

apply the changes or choose to cancel.

Mosaic blur - Touch to apply a blurred mosaic effect to the photo.

Your photos and videos

Oil painting - Give an Oil painting effect.

Sketch - Apply an effect that makes the picture look like a sketch.

Emboss - Give an Emboss effect.

Solarize - Change the effect of exposure to the light.

Vivid - Give an effect of clearness and brilliance.

Moonlight - Change the light to look like moonlight.

Antique - Give an old-looking effect.

Glow - Give a light beam effect.

Cartoon - Give a cartoon effect.

Water color - Give a watercolour effect.

To undo an effect simply touch 3

Undo ← .

Trimming the length of your video

Open the video you'd like to edit, 1 select || and touch the screen to bring up the options.

Select 2 and choose Trim.

Touch 3 and mark the new start and end points using .

Touch 4 Preview cropped to ensure you are happy with the new cut.

Touch 5 Save or, alternatively, touch → to return to the gallery and discard the changes.

Merging two videos together

Open the video you'd like to edit, 1 select || and touch the screen to bring up the options.

Select 2 and choose Video merge.

The My stuff folder will open, 3 select either My Videos or My memory card (if fitted). Choose the video you would like to merge and touch Select.

Touch and slide the photo 4 to merge it to the end or the beginning of the video.

Touch 5 Effect to choose how the videos merge together: None, Pan zoom, Oval, Uncover, Blind, Checker board, Dissolve, Split or Shape diamond.

6 Press Save followed by Yes to save the new merged video.

Choose to save over the original file or as a new file.

Repeat these steps to merge 7 more videos.

Merging a photo with a video

Open the video you'd like to edit, 1 select || and touch the screen to bring up the options.

Select 2 and choose Image merge.

The My stuff folder will open 3 select either Images or My memory card (if fitted). Choose the photo you would like to merge into your video and touch Select.

Touch and slide the photo 4 to merge it to the end or the beginning of the video.

Touch 5 Effect to choose how the photo and video merge together: None, Pan zoom, Oval, Uncover, Blind, Checker board, Dissolve, Split or Shape diamond.

6 Press Save followed by Yes.

Choose to save over the original file or as a new file.

Repeat these steps to merge 7 more photos.

Your photos and videos

Adding a voice recording

Open the video you'd like to edit, 1 select || and touch the screen to bring up the options.

Select 2 and choose Voice recording.

The quality of the original audio 3 will be affected by adding a voice recording. Touch Yes to continue.

Touch ▶ to view your video. When you get to the part you'd like to record your voice over, press ●.

Press 5 or to stop recording and playback.

Touch 6 Preview to ensure you are happy with the voice recording.

7 Touch Save followed by Yes to save. Choose to save over the original file or as a new file.

Repeat these steps to add more 8 voice recordings to the video.

Adding a soundtrack to your video

Open the video you'd like to edit, 1 select || and touch the screen to bring up the options.

Select 2 and choose Audio dubbing.

The My stuff folder will open 3 select either My sounds or My memory card (if fitted). Choose the track you would like to add to your video and touch Select.

The original audio of your video 4 will be erased. Touch Yes to continue.

If the audio is shorter than the 5 video choose whether to play Once or to Repeat it.

Choose to save over the original 6 file or as a new file.

Adding text to a video

Open the video you'd like to edit, 1 select || and touch the screen to bring up the options.

Select 2 and choose Text overlay.

Enter your text using the keypad 3 and select Save.

Touch 4 and mark when you'd like the text to appear using S/E.

Touch the area of the screen 5 you'd like the text to appear in.

Touch 📋 to mark when you'd like the text to disappear.

Touch 7 Preview to ensure you are happy with the text overlay.

8 Touch Save followed by Yes.

Choose to save over the original file or as a new file.

Repeat these steps to add more 9 text.

Overlaying a photo

Open the video you'd like to edit, 1 select || and touch the screen to bring up the options.

Select 2 and choose Image overlay.

The My stuff folder will open 3 select either Images or My memory card (if fitted). Choose the photo you would like to overlay your video and touch

Select.

Touch ▶ and mark when you'd like the photo to appear using S/E.

Touch the area of the screen 5 you'd like the photo to appear in. If the photo is too big it will overlay the whole screen, not just the area selected.

Touch 📄 to mark when you'd like the photo to disappear.

Touch 7 Preview to ensure you are happy with the photo overlay.

Your photos and videos

8 Touch Save followed by Yes.

Choose to save over the original file or as a new file.

Repeat these steps to add more 9 photos.

Changing the speed of your video

Open the video you'd like to edit, 1 select || and touch the screen to bring up the options.

Select 2 and choose Time scaling.

Select one of the four speed 3 options: x4, x2, x1/4, x1/2.

Choose to save over the original 4 file or as a new file.

NOTE: Only 3gp Video file can be edited.

Multimedia

You can store multimedia files in your phone's memory so you have easy access to all your pictures, sounds, videos and games. You can also save your files to a memory card. Using a memory card allows you to free up space in your phone's memory.

To access the Multimedia menu, touch 📁 select My stuff from ENTERTAINMENT tab. You can open a list of the folders that store all your multimedia files.

TIP! To delete any fi les in My stuff, touch 📊 then Delete.

Pictures

Images contains a list of pictures including default images pre-loaded to your phone, images you have downloaded and those taken on your phone's camera.

My images options menu

The options available to you in Images depend on the type of image you have selected. All options will be available for pictures you have taken on the phone's camera, but only the Use as, Slide show and File info options are available for default images.

Sending a photo

To send a photo just select 1 picture you want.

Touch 2 Send. Choose from Multimedia Message, Email, Bluetooth or Blogger.

If you choose 3 multimedia message or Email, your photo will be attached to a message and you can write and send the message as normal. If you choose Bluetooth, your phone will search for a device to send the picture to.

Multimedia

Using an image

You can choose images to use as wallpapers and screensavers, or even to identify a caller.

Touch 1: then select My stuff from ENTERTAINMENT tab.

Touch 2 Images.

Select an image and touch 3目.

Touch 4 Use as and choose from:

Wallpaper - Set a wallpaper.

Contacts image - Allocate an image to a person in your contacts list, so the picture is displayed when he/she calls call you.

Start up image - Set an image to appear when you switch the phone on.

Shut down image - Set an image to appear when you switch the phone off.

Printing an image

Touch 1: then select My stuff from ENTERTAINMENT tab.

Touch 2 Images.

Select an image and touch 3目.

Touch 4 Print, then choose between Bluetooth and PictBridge.

Moving or copying an image

An image can be moved or copied between the phone memory and the memory card. You may want to do this to clear some space in one of the memories, or to safeguard your images against loss.

Touch 1: then select My stuff from ENTERTAINMENT tab.

Touch 2 Images.

Touch 3.

4 Select Move or Copy.

Creating a slide show

If you want to view all the images on your phone, you can create a slide show to save you having to open and close each individual image.

Touch 1: then select My stuff from ENTERTAINMENT tab.

Touch 2 Images.

Touch 3 then Slide show.

Sounds

The Sounds folder contains Downloaded sounds, Default sounds and Voice recordings.

From here you can manage, send sounds or set them as ringtones.

Using a sound

Touch 1: then select My stuff from ENTERTAINMENT tab.

Touch 2 Sounds.

Select a sound. Then it will start 3 to play.

You can use the sound for various 4 tones by selecting the Use as menu.

Choose from 5 Voice ringtone, Message tone, Start up and Shut down.

Videos

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

Watching a video

Touch 1: then select My stuff on the ENTERTAINMENT tab.

Touch 2 Videos.

Select a video to play.3

Multimedia

Sending a video clip

Select a video and touch 1

Touch 2 Send and choose from Message, Email, Bluetooth and Youtube.

If you choose 3 Message or Email, your video clip will be attached to the message, which you can write and send as normal. If you choose Bluetooth, your phone will search for a device to send. If you choose Youtube, your video clip is able to upload to the site.

Games and Applications

You can download new games and applications to your phone to keep you enjoy.

Playing a game

Touch 1: then select Games & Apps on the ENTERTAINMENT tab.

Touch 2 Games or Applications menu.

Touch to launch a game or an 3 application.

Installing a Java game and application

Touch 1 then select My stuff on the ENTERTAINMENT tab. If you insert new memory card, 2 touch External Memory menu. Select the file(*.jad or *.jar) you 3 want to download and install the file.

NOTE: The Java program files are in .jad or .jar format. The .jad file should contain its own .jar file.

4 Once installed, the Java program can be viewed in the Games or Applications menu where you can select, execute, or delete.

TIP! You can also download Java MIDlet in your phone by using the WAP (Wireless Application Protocol) services. Please note that additional costs may be incurred when using online services.

Documents

This is possible with your Excel, PowerPoint, Word, Text and pdf files.

Viewing a file

Touch 1: then select My stuff from ENTERTAINMENT tab.

Touch 2 Documents.

Select a document and touch 3 View.

Transferring a file to your phone

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

To transfer files (e.g. music) using Bluetooth:

Make sure your phone and 1 computer have Bluetooth switched on and are within range of each other.

Use your computer to send the 2 file via Bluetooth.

When the file is sent, accept it on 3 your phone by touching Yes.

The file should appear in your 4 Documents or Others folder.

Multimedia

Others

The Others folder is used to store files that are not pictures, audio files, 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. If this happens, you can move them.

Creating a movie

Touch 1: then select Muvee studio from ENTERTAINMENT tab.

Touch + to add an image. Tap the checkbox for the images you want to include, then select Insert.

Touch the style tab to choose a 3 Muvee style. The default style is Classic Sepia.

Touch Default sound to change 4 the sound.

Touch to see what you've created.

Touch 6 then Play order to create an order. You can make it random or sequential.

Touch 7 then Save Location to choose where to save the movie.

Music

Your LG GS500gX has a built-in music player that lets you play all your favourite tracks. To access the music player, touch 📁 then select Music from ENTERTAINMENT tab. From here, you can access a number of folders:

Recently played - Plays the songs you have played recently.

All tracks - Contains all the songs you have on your phone except the pre-loaded default music.

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 the playlists you have created.

Ringtone creator - You can edit the song and save it if yon want to set ringtone. It can be found in profile menu of settings.

Shuffle tracks - Play your tracks in a random order.

NOTE: The copyright of music files can be protected by international treaties and national copyright laws. It may be necessary to obtain permission or a license to reproduce or copy music. In some countries national law prohibits private copying of copyrighted material. Before downloading or copying the file, please check the national legislation of the applicable country concerning the use of such material.

Transferring music onto your phone

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

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

Make sure both devices have 1 Bluetooth switched on and are connected to each other.

Select the music file on the 2 other device and select send via Bluetooth.

When the file is sent, you will 3 have to accept it on your phone by touching Yes.

The file should appear in 4 Music > All tracks.

Multimedia

Playing a song

Touch 1: then select Music from the ENTERTAINMENT tab. Select one of the folders and the 2 song you want to play.

Touch 31 to pause the song. Touch 41 to skip to the next song.

Touch 5 to go back to the previous song.

Touch 6 to return to the Music menu.

TIP! To change the volume while listening to music, touch

Creating a playlist

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

Touch 1 Music in the ENTERTAINMENT tab.

Touch 2 Playlists, then Add new playlist, enter the playlist name and touch Save.

The All tracks folder will show all 3 the songs in your phone. Touch all of the songs that you would like to include in your playlist; a tick will show next to the track names.

Touch 4 Done.

FM Radio

Your LG GS500gX has an FM radio feature so you can tune into your favourite stations to listen on the move.

NOTE: You will need to attach your headphones to listen to the radio. Insert them into the headphone socket.

Searching for stations

You can tune your phone to radio stations 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 must first attach the headset to the phone as this acts as the aerial.

To auto tune:

Scroll and touch 1 FM radio in the ENTERTAINMENT tab, then ≡.

Touch 2 Auto scan. A confirmation message appears. Select Yes, then the stations will be automatically found and allocated to a channel in your phone.

NOTE: You can also manually tune into a station by using ◀ and ▶ displayed in the centre of the screen. If you press and hold ◀ and ▶, the stations will be automatically found.

Resetting channels

Scroll and touch 1 FM radio in the ENTERTAINMENT tab, then ☑.

Choose 2 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 87.5Mhz frequency.

UTILITIES

Adding an event to your calendar

Touch 1 Organizer in the UTILITIES tab and select Calendar.

Select the date you would like to 2 add an event to.

Touch ☒ then Add event.

Touch 4 Category then choose from Appointment, Anniversary or Birthday.

Enter 5 Note.

Check and enter the date and 6 the time you would like your event to begin. For Appointment and Anniversary enter the time and date your event finishes in the lower two time and date boxes. Enter the location if it is an

Appointment.

Set 7 Alarm and Repeat.

Select 8 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 to do list

Touch 1 Organizer in the UTILITIES tab.

Select 2 Tasks and touch New task.

Using date finder

Date finder is a handy tool to help you calculate what the date will be after a certain amount of days has passed.

Touch 1 Organizer in the UTILITIES tab.

Select 2 Date finder.

Set the required date in the 3 From tab.

Set the number of days in the 4 After tab.

The 5 Target date will be shown below.

Adding a memo

Touch 1 Memo in the UTILITIES tab.

Touch 2 Add memo.

Type your 3 memo, then touch Save.

Setting your alarm

Touch 1 Alarms in the UTILITIES tab. Widget alarm should appear in the list as default and you can not delete it.

Touch 2 New alarm.

Set the time you would like the 3 alarm to sound in the Time field box.

Choose how you would like your 4 alarm to repeat in the Repeat box.

Select 5 Alarm type to select the type of alarm you want.

Choose 6 Alarm bell and select a sound from the folder. To listen to sounds, touch the sound, followed by ▶.

Add a memo for the alarm in the 7 Memo box.

Finally, you can set the snooze 8 interval to 5, 10, 20, or 30 minutes, 1 hour or off.

Once you have set your alarm, 9 touch Save.

NOTE: You can set up to 5 alarms including Widget alarm.

TIP! Slide the switch ON/OFF to the alarm to set it.

UTILITIES

Voice recorder

Use your voice recorder to record voice memos or other audio files.

Touch Voice recorder in the UTILITIES tab and select ☐, then Settings to change Settings:

Duration – Set the recording duration. Choose from No limit, MMS or 1 minute.

Quality – Select the sound quality. Choose from Super fine, Fine or Normal.

Memory in use –Select where to save the audio files. Choose between External memory and Handset memory.

Recording a sound or voice

Touch ☐ to begin recording. Touch ☐ to pause recording. Touch ☐ to end recording. Touch ▶ to listen to your recording.

Using your calculator

Touch 1 Tools in the UTILITIES tab.

Select 2 Calculator.

Touch the numeric keys using the 3 keypad to input numbers.

For simple calculations, touch the 4 function you require (+,-,×,÷) , followed by =.

For more complex calculations, 5 touch and choose from sin, cos, tan, log, ln, exp, sqrt, deg or rad etc.

Converting a unit

Touch 1 Tools in the UTILITIES tab. Select 2 Unit converter.

Choose whether you would I 3 ike to convert Currency, Area, Length, Weight, Temperature, Volume or Velocity.

You can then select the unit, and 4 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 clock

Touch 1 Tools in the UTILITIES tab.

Select 2 World clock.

Touch the 3 , followed by New city.

Scroll the globe, touch the area 4 you want and choose the city on the map.

Or touch the 5 and type the name of the city you require in the search field box.

Sweet draw

Start application > Add Drawing > Pen icon

When Auto Save is Off, you can edit the image after capturing an image.

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

Using the stopwatch

Touch 1 Tools in the UTILITIES tab.

Select 2 Stopwatch.

Touch 3 Start on the bottom of the screen to begin the timer.

Touch 4 Lap if you want to record a lap time.

Touch 5 Stop to end the timer.

Touch 6 Resume to restart or touch Reset to begin the time again.

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.

Installing the LG PC Suite on your computer

From the home screen, touch and then click Connectivity.

Select 2 USB connection and click PC Suite.

Connect handset and PC via USB 3 cable and wait for a while.

Installation guide message will 4 be displayed.

Click the download button to 5 directly download the LG PC

Suite program from the internet.

Click on the LG PC Suite Installer 6 which will appear on your screen.

Connecting your phone and PC

Select PC Suite mode in 1

Connectivity menu and then connect the USB cable to your phone and your PC.

LG PC Suite will be automatically 2 activated on your PC.

Your phone and PC are now 3 connected.

Backing up and restoring your phone's information

Connect your phone to your PC 1 as outlined above.

2 Click on the Backup icon, and select Backup or Restore.

3 Choose whether to back up Contacts, Photo, Calendar/Task, Video, Memo. Select the location you want to back up the information to, or restore it from. Click OK.

Your information will be backed 4 up.

Viewing phone files on your PC

Connect your phone to your PC 1 as outlined above.

Click on the Manage Photos, 2 Videos or Music icon.

Images, audio files and videos 3 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.

Synchronising your contacts

Connect the phone to your PC.1

Click on the 2 Contacts icon.

Click 3 Sync Contacts button your PC will now import and display all the contacts saved on your phone.

Click on 4 Menu and select Export. You can now select where you want to save your contacts to.

Synchronising the messages

Connect the phone to your PC.1 Click on the Messages icon.2

All your phone messages will 3 be displayed in folders on the screen.

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

PC Suite

Music Sync

This menu lets you add music to your GS500gX. Before you start transferring music from your PC to your phone, make sure your computer has the following set-up 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

From the home screen select

Connectivity in the Settings tab.

Select 2 USB connection mode and choose Music sync.

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Connect your handset and PC 3 using a compatible USB cable.

When you try to connect the 4 handset to your PC, your handset will read: "Music Sync" followed by Connected.

The PC will prompt you to 5

launch your preferred music management software.

Select Window Media Player.6

Go to the Sync Tab, then drag 7 and drop the music you wish to transfer into the Sync List panel.

8 Click on the Start Sync button.

This starts the transfer process.

WARNING

Do not disconnect your phone during the transfer.

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.

Accessing the web

From the home screen select then scroll to Browser on the UTILITIES tab.

To go straight to the browser 2 home page, select Home. Alternatively, select Enter address and type in the URL, followed by Connect.

NOTE: You will incur extra cost by connecting to these services and downloading content. Check data charges with your network provider.

Adding and accessing bookmarks

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

Touch 1 Browser in the UTILITIES tab.

Select Bookmarks. A list of your 2 Bookmarks will appear on the screen.

To add a new bookmark, touch 3 Add bookmark. Enter a name for your bookmark followed by the URL in the corresponding field box.

Touch Save. Your Bookmark 4 will now appear in the list of bookmarks.

To access the bookmark simply 5 touch the Connect icon next to the bookmark or touch the bookmark title and then touch Connect. You will be connected to your bookmark.

The web

Using the 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, called a feed, web feed or channel, contains either a summary of content from an associated website or its full text. RSS makes it possible for people to keep up-to-date with their favourite web sites in an automated way that is easier than checking manually.

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

Accessing a saved page

From the home screen select ' then scroll to Browser on the UTILITIES tab.

Select 2 Saved pages.

Select the page you want to view 3 and it will open.

Viewing your browser history

From the home screen select ' then scroll to Browser on the UTILITIES tab. Select History.

The web pages you have 2 accessed recently will be displayed. To access any of these pages, simply select it.

Changing web browser settings

From the home screen select then scroll to Browser on the SETTINGS tab.

Select 2 Browser settings.

You can edit the 3 Rendering mode, Cache, Cookies, Appearance settings, Info., Security.

You can simply set these on or off 4 by touching the switch icon.

Using your phone as a modem

Your GS500gX can be used as a modem for your PC, giving you email and internet access even when you don't have any wired connection. You can do this via the USB cable or by Bluetooth.

Using the USB cable:

Ensure you have the LG PC Suite 1 installed on your PC.

Connect your GS500gX and 2 your PC using the USB cable and launch the LG PC Suite software.

Click 3 Internet Connection on your PC Suite. Then click Add and select Specific Operator setting required.

Click 4 Connect and your PC will connect via your GS500gX.

Using Bluetooth:

Ensure Bluetooth is switched 1 On and Visible for both your PC and GS500gX.

Pair your PC and GS500gX so that 2 a passcode is required to connect them.

Use the 3 Connection wizard on your LG PC Suite to create an active Bluetooth connection.

Click 4 Communication on your PC. Then click Setting.

Click 5 Modem.

Choose 6 Standard Modem over Bluetooth link and click OK. It will now appear on the screen.

Click 7 Connect and your PC will connect via your GS500gX.

The web

Access to Google Service

You can launch google services in this application. Touch Google in the Utilities tab.

Search: Google Mobile Web Search allows you to search for websites that are specifically designed for mobile phones and devices.

Gmail: The Gmail for mobile application is a downloadable Java application, offering the best possible Gmail experience for supported mobile devices. To download, visit http://gmail.com/app from your mobile browser.

YouTube: You can watch videos on YouTube Mobile from your mobile device. You may want to contact your carrier for more information about the availability of data streaming on your mobile device.

Blogger: You can manage your account and share your blog. It is available to upload a picture and video.

Settings

Personalising your profiles

You can quickly change your profile on the Home screen.

You can personalise each profile setting using the settings menu.

Touch 1 Profiles in the SETTINGS tab.

Choose the profile you want to 2 edit.

You can then change all the 3 sounds and alert options available in the list, including your Ringtone and Volume, Message tone settings and more.

Changing your screen settings

From the home screen, select 1

then scroll to Screen

settings on the SETTINGS tab.

You can choose the option menu 2 from:

Wallpaper - Widget homescreen or Speed dial homescreen or Lock screen.

Livesquare - Touch Livesquare guide to check its functions.

Handset theme - You can choose Black or White(Cartoon styled UI).

Top menu - Choose the style of the top menu, choose Zigzag or

Scrolling or Screen by screen.

Lock screen - Choose the unlock type on the lock screen"

Dialling - Adjust the number colour.

Font - Adjust the font size and style.

Brightness - Adjust the screen brightness.

Greeting message - Choose ON or OFF and fill in the greeting message in the text field.

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

Settings

Changing your phone settings

Use the freedom of adapting the GS500gX to your own preferences.

From the home screen, select 1

then scroll to Phone

settings on the SETTINGS tab.

Select a menu from the list 2 below:

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

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

Languages - Change the language on your GS500gX's display.

Motion silent - Make the GS500gX go into the mute or snooze settings by flipping it over when it is ringing.

Auto key lock - Lock the keypad automatically on the home screen.

Security - Adjust your security settings, including PIN codes and handset lock.

Memory info - See Using memory manager.

Reset settings - Restores all settings to their factory defaults.

Handset information - View GS500gX technical information.

Changing your touch settings

From the home screen select

then scroll to Touch settings on SETTINGS tab.

Changing your connectivity settings

Your connectivity settings have already been set up by your network operator, so you can enjoy your new phone immediately. To change any settings, use this menu: Touch Connectivity in the SETTINGS tab.

Network settings

Select network - If you select Automatic, the GS500gX automatically searches for the network and registers the handset to the network. This is recommended for best service and quality. If you select Manual, all the currently available networks are shown and you can select one of them for registration.

Network Mode - You can add a preferred network to connect to. If the network is searching

automatically, simply choose one from the network list and if not, add a new network manually.

Internet profiles - This menu shows the Internet profiles. You cannot delete or edit default configurations depending on your 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 a Data service from the options and synchronise your GS500gX 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.

Settings

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

Streaming settings - Your network operator has already saved this information. You can edit it if you want to make changes.

Using memory manager

Your GS500gX has three available memories: the phone itself, the SIM Card and an external memory card (which you may need to purchase separately). You can use memory manager to determine how each memory is used and see how much space is available.

From the home screen select then scroll to Phone settings on the SETTINGS tab. Select Memory info.

Handset common memory

- View the memory available on your GS500gX for Pictures, Sounds, Videos, MMS, Email, Java applications and others.

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

SIM 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.

Using flight mode

Turn flight mode on by selecting then Settings. Touch Profiles and select Flight mode.

Flight mode prevents you making calls, connecting to the Internet, sending messages or using Bluetooth.

Sending and receiving your files using Bluetooth

To send a file:

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

Choose 2 Send.

Choose Bluetooth.

If you have already paired the 3 Bluetooth device, your GS500gX will not automatically search for other Bluetooth devices. If not, your GS500gX will search for other Bluetooth enabled devices within range.

Choose the device you want to 4 send the file to. Your file will be sent.5

TIP! Check the progress bar to make sure your fi le is sent.

To receive a file:

To receive files, your Bluetooth 1 must be both ON and Visible. See Changing your Bluetooth settings below for more information.

A message will prompt you to 2 accept the file from the sender. Touch Yes to receive the file.

You will see where the file has 3 been saved. For image files, you can choose to View the file or Use as wallpaper. Files will usually be saved to the appropriate folder in My stuff.

Settings

Changing your Bluetooth settings:

Touch Bluetooth in the SETTINGS tab. And select ☐ and choose

Settings.

Make your changes to:

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

My device name - Enter a name for your GS500gX.

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

Remote SIM Mode - Turn on or off.

My address - Show your Bluetooth address.

Pairing with another Bluetooth device

By pairing your GS500gX and another device, you can set up a passcode protected connection.

Check that your Bluetooth is 1 ON and Visible. You can change your visibility in the Settings menu.

Touch 2 Search.

Your GS500gX will search for 3 devices. When the search is completed, Refresh will appear on screen.

Choose the device you want to 4 pair with and enter the passcode, then touch OK.

Your phone will then connect 5 to the other device, on which you will need to enter the same passcode.

Your passcode protected 6 Bluetooth connection is now ready.

Using a Bluetooth headset

Check your Bluetooth is 1 On and Visible.

Follow the instructions that 2 came with your headset to put it in pairing mode and pair your devices.

Touch 3 Ask before connect or Always connect and touch Yes to Connect now. Your GS500gX will automatically switch to Headset profile.

Accessories

There is a variety of accessories available for your mobile phone, which may be sold separately. You can select these optional items according to your personal communication requirements. Please consult your local dealer for availability. (The items described below are supplied in the box)

Charger Data cable

To connect and synchronise your GS500gX and PC.

Coiled network cable with two connectors (no text or symbols visible)

Battery

Stereo headset

Coiled medical or electronic device with earplugs and a central connector (no visible text or symbols)

NOTE:

• Always use genuine LG accessories.
- Failure to do this may invalidate your warranty.
• Accessories may vary in different regions.

Technical data

Ambient Temperatures

Max: +55°C (discharging),

+45°C (charging)

Min: -10°C

Bluetooth QD ID B016193

Trouble shooting

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

Message Possible causes Possible Solutions
USIM error	There is no USIM card in the phone or it is inserted incorrectly.	Make sure the USIM card is correctly inserted.
No network connection	Signal weakOutside GSM network area	Move towards a window or into an open area. Check the Network Operator coverage map.
Codes do not match	To change a security code, you will need to confirm the new code by entering it again. The two codes you have entered do not match.	Contact your Service centre.
Function cannot be set	Not supported by Service Provider, or registration required	Contact your Service Provider.
Calls not available	Dialling errorNew USIM card insertedCharge limit reached	New network not authorised. Check for new restrictions. Contact Service Provider or reset limit with PIN 2.

Message Possible causes Possible Solutions

Phone cannot be switched on	On/Off key not pressed long enoughBattery emptyBattery contacts dirty	Press the On/Off key down for at least two seconds.Keep charger attached for a longer time.Clean the contacts.
Charging error	Battery totally emptyTemperature out of rangeContact problemNo mains voltageCharger defectiveWrong chargerBattery defective	Charge battery.Make sure the ambient temperature is right, wait for a while, and then charge again.Check the power supply and connection to the phone. Check the battery contacts and clean them if necessary.Plug in to a different socket or check the voltage.If the charger does not warm up, replace it.Only use original LG accessories.Replace battery.
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 subscriber unit 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 for ONE (1) year beginning on the date of purchase of the product by the original end user.
2. The limited warranty extends only to the original end user of the product and is not assignable or transferable to any subsequent purchaser/end user.
3. This warranty is good only to the original end user of the product during the warranty period as long as it is in Canada.
4. Upon request from LG, the consumer must provide information to reasonably prove the date of purchase.
5. During the applicable warranty period, LG will repair or replace at LG's sole option, without charge to the original end user, any defective component part of the phone or accessory.
6. LG may use rebuilt, reconditioned or new parts or components when repairing any product or replace a product with a rebuilt, reconditioned or new product.

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 spills of food or liquids.
3. Breakage or damage to antennas unless caused directly by defects in material or workmanship.
4. The fact that the Customer Service Department at LG was not notified by the original end user of the alleged defect or malfunction of the product, during the warranty period.
5. Products which have had their serial numbers removed or made illegible.
6. Damage resulting from use of non-LG approved accessories.

7. All plastic surfaces and all other externally exposed parts that are scratched or damaged due to normal customer use.

8. Products serviced by non-authorized persons or companies.

Notes:

1. This limited warranty supersedes all other warranties, expressed or implied either in fact or by operations of law, statutory or otherwise, including, but not limited to any implied warranty of merchantability or fitness for a particular purpose.

2. Shipping damage is the sole responsibility of the shipping company.

3. EXCLUSION OF LIABILITY:

No other express warranty is applicable to this product.

THE DURATION OF ANY IMPLIED WARRANTIES, INCLUDING THE IMPLIED WARRANTY OF MARKETABILITY, IS LIMITED TO THE DURATION OF THE EXPRESS WARRANTY HEREIN. LG ELECTRONICS CANADA, 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.

4. HOW TO GET WARRANTY SERVICE:

To obtain warranty service, please call the following telephone number from anywhere in Canada:

LG Electronics Canada, Inc.

Toll Free: 1-888-LG-Canada (1-888-542-2623)

Electronics Canada Inc.

Mississauga, Ontario

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* American National Standards Institute; National Council on Radiation Protection and Measurements; International Commission on Non-Ionizing Radiation Protection

Federal Communications Commission (FCC) RF Safety Program (http://www.fcc.gov/oet/rfsafety)

International Commission on Non-Ionizing Radiation Protection (http://www.icnirp.de)

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Écouteur

Touche Multitâche

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Touches de volume

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Coiled cable with two connectors (no text or symbols visible)

Batterie

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REMARQUE :

LG Electronics Canada, Inc.

1-888-LG-Canada (1-888-542-2623)

http://www.lg.com/ca_fr

Electronics Canada Inc.

Mississauga, Ontario