LG GD510 User manual

GD510 User Guide
P/N : MMBB0356763 (1.0) ENGLISH
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GD510GD510 User Guide
Some of the contents in this manual may
differ from your phone depending on
the software of the phone or your service
provider.

Congratulations on your purchase of the
advanced and compact GD510 phone by LG,
designed to operate with the latest digital
mobile communication technology.
Disposal of your old appliance
1When this crossed-out wheeled bin symbol is attached
to a product it means the product is covered by the
European Directive 2002/96/EC.
2All electrical and electronic products should be
disposed of separately from the municipal waste stream
via designated collection facilities appointed by the
government or the local authorities.
3The correct disposal of your old appliance will help
prevent potential negative consequences for the
environment and human health.
4For more detailed information about disposal of your old
appliance, please contact your city oce, waste disposal
service or the shop where you purchased the product.

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Contents
Getting to know your phone .............6
Open view.................................................7
Installing the SIM and battery ...........8
Charging your phone............................9
Memory card......................................... 10
Menu map.............................................. 11
Using your touch screen................... 12
Touch screen tips................................. 12
Control the touch screen .................. 12
Your home screen (OPEN) ................ 13
Your home screen (Vodacom) ........ 14
The status bar........................................ 15
Calls .......................................................... 17
Making a call.......................................... 17
Making a call from your contacts... 17
Answering and rejecting a call........ 17
In-call options ....................................... 18
Speed dialling ....................................... 19
Making a second call .......................... 19
Viewing your call logs ........................ 19
Using call divert.................................... 20
Using call barring................................. 20
Changing the common call
setting...................................................... 21
Contacts.................................................. 22
Searching for a contact...................... 22
Adding a new contact........................ 22
Creating a group.................................. 22
Changing your contact settings..... 23
Viewing information........................... 23
Messaging.............................................. 24
Sending a message ............................. 24
Entering text.......................................... 24
T9 mode .................................................. 24
Handwriting recognition .................. 25
Setting up your email......................... 25
Retrieving your emails ....................... 25
Sending an email using your new
account.................................................... 25
Changing your email settings......... 25
Message folders.................................... 26
Changing your text message
settings.................................................... 26
Changing your multimedia message
settings.................................................... 27
Changing your other settings......... 27
Camera.................................................... 28
Getting to know the viewnder..... 28
Taking a quick photo.......................... 29

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After taking a photo............................ 29
Using the advanced settings........... 30
Video camera ........................................ 31
Getting to know the viewnder..... 31
Making a quick video ......................... 32
After making a video .......................... 32
Using the advanced settings........... 33
Your photos and videos.................... 34
Viewing your photos and videos ... 34
Capturing an image from a video.. 34
Viewing your photos as a slide
show ......................................................... 34
Setting a photo as wallpaper........... 35
Editing your photos ............................ 35
Adding an eect to a photo............. 36
Multimedia............................................. 37
Pictures.................................................... 37
Sending a photo................................... 37
Using an image..................................... 37
Printing an image ................................ 37
Moving or copying an image .......... 38
Sounds..................................................... 38
Using a sound ....................................... 38
Videos ...................................................... 38
Watching a video ................................. 38
Sending a video clip ........................... 38
Games & Apps ...................................... 38
Playing a game ..................................... 39
Documents ............................................ 39
Transferring a le to your phone.... 39
Others ...................................................... 39
Muvee studio ........................................ 39
Creating a movie.................................. 39
Music ........................................................ 40
Transferring music onto your
phone....................................................... 40
Playing a song....................................... 40
Creating a playlist................................ 41
FM Radio ................................................. 41
Searching for stations ........................ 41
Resetting channels.............................. 41
Organiser................................................ 42
Adding an event to your calendar. 42
Adding an item to your to do list... 42
Using date nder ................................. 42
Adding a memo.................................... 43
Setting your alarm............................... 43
Adding a memo with the drawing
panel ........................................................ 43
Voice recorder ....................................... 44
Recording a sound or voice ............ 44
Contents

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Using your calculator ......................... 44
Converting a unit ................................ 44
Adding a city to your World clock.. 45
Using the stopwatch .......................... 45
PC Sync.................................................... 46
Installing LG PC Suite on your
computer ................................................ 46
Connecting your phone and PC..... 46
Backing up and restoring the
information on your phone ............. 46
Viewing phone les on your PC...... 46
Synchronising your contacts ........... 47
Synchronising your messages ........ 47
Using your phone as a Music Sync
device ...................................................... 47
The web .................................................. 48
Accessing the web .............................. 48
Adding and accessing your
bookmarks ............................................. 48
Using RSS reader.................................. 48
Saving a page ....................................... 49
Accessing a saved page .................... 49
Viewing your browser history ......... 49
Changing the web browser
settings.................................................... 49
Using your phone as a modem....... 49
The web (Vodacom) ........................... 50
Vodafone Live! ...................................... 50
Settings................................................... 51
Personalising your proles ............... 51
Changing your screen settings....... 51
Changing your phone settings....... 51
Changing your connectivity
settings.................................................... 52
Using memory manager ................... 53
Sending and receiving your les
using Bluetooth.................................... 53
Changing your Bluetooth
settings:................................................... 54
Pairing with another Bluetooth
device....................................................... 54
Using a Bluetooth headset............... 55
Software Upgrade ............................... 55
Accessories ............................................ 56
Technical data....................................... 57
Guidelines for safe and ecient use .58

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Getting to know your phone
Smart key
• Accepts and ends a call.
• Goes to home screen directly.
Power/Lock key
• Long press for power on/off.
• Short press to lock/unlock the screen.
WARNING: Placing a heavy object on the phone or sitting on it
while it is in your pocket can damage the phone’s LCD and touch screen
functionality.
Side keys
• When the screen is at the
Home screen: Ring tone
and key tone volume.
• During a call: Earpiece
volume.
Charger, USB cable and
handsfree connector
Camera/Multi-tasking key
• Long press to use the
camera.
• Short press to use multi-
tasking.

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External camera lens
MicroSD Card Slot
SIM Card Tray
Battery
Battery cover
Open view

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Installing the SIM and battery
1 Remove the battery cover
Slide the battery cover towards the
bottom of the phone and away
from it.
2 Install the SIM card
Slide the SIM card into the SIM card
holder making sure that the gold
contact area on the card is facing
downwards. Please make sure the
battery is removed from the phone
before installing the SIM card. To
remove the SIM card, pull it gently
outwards.
3 Install the battery
Insert the left side 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 right side of the battery
until down it clicks into place.
WARNING: Do not remove
the battery when the phone is
switched on, as this may damage
the phone.
WARNING: Do not use your
ngernail to remove the battery.