LG GD900F User manual

GD900F 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.

Part 15.21 statement
" Change or Modifications that are not expressly approved by the manufacturer could void
the user's authority to operate the equipment. “
Part 15.105 statement
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a class B digital
device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules.
These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in
a residential installation. This equipment generates uses and can radiate radio frequency
energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful
interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will
not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference or
television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user
is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures:
- Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
- Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.
- Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to
which the receiver is connected.
- Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.
This device is not intended for sale in the USA.

Part 15 Class B Compliance
This device and its accessories comply with part15 of FCC rules.
Operation is subject to the following two conditions:
(1) This device & its accessories may not cause harmful interference.
(2) This device & its accessories must accept any interference received,
including interference that may cause undesired operation.
Body-worn Operation
This device has been tested for typical body-worn operations
with the distance of 0.79inches (2.0cm) from the user’s body.
To comply with FCC RF exposure requirements, a minimum separation distance
of 0.79inches(2.0cm) must be maintained from the user's body.
Additionally, Belt clips, holsters & other body-worn accessories may not contain
metallic components.

Congratulations on your purchase of the
advanced and compact GD900F 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 office, waste disposal service
or the shop where you purchased the product.

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Getting to know your phone
WARNING: Putting a heavy object on the phone or sitting
on it can damage its LCD and touch screen functionality.
Do not cover the protection lm on proximity sensor of LCD.
It can be caused the malfunction of sensor.
Power key
Turns the phone on/off.
Send key
Dials a phone number and
answers incoming calls.
Multi-tasking key
End key
• Rejects a call.
• Press once to return to the
home screen.
Inner camera
Earpiece
Proximity Sensor
Battery release button

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Handsfree or Stereo
earphone connector/
Charger, Data cable
(USB cable)
TIP: Before
connecting the
USB cable, wait
until the phone has
powered up and has
registered on the
network.
Volume keys
• When the screen is idle:
key tone volume.
• During a call: earpiece
volume.
• When playing a
track: controls volume
continuously.
Camera key
• Go to the camera menu
directly by pressing and
holding the key.

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Open view
Battery cover
SIM card
socket
Flash light
Camera lens
Memory card
socket
Battery release
button

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Installing the SIM and battery
1Remove the battery cover
Use your thumbnail to open the
battery release button on the
bottom of the phone and lift off
the battery cover.
2Remove the battery
Hold the top edge of the battery
and lift it away from the battery
compartment.
WARNING: Do not remove
the battery when the phone
is switched on, as this may
damage the phone.
3Install the SIM card
Slide the SIM card into the SIM
card holder. Make sure the gold
contact area on the card is facing
downwards. To remove the SIM
card, gently push it until it clicks.
Gently pull it out.

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Installing the SIM and battery
4Install the battery
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
GD900F. Insert the charger and plug
it into a mains electricity socket.
Your GD900F 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.

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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 select
and choose Phone settings from
the Settings tab.
Scroll and touch Memory
manager then scroll and select
External memory.
Touch Format and then confirm
your choice.
Enter the password, if one has
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.
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Transferring your contacts
To transfer your contacts from your
SIM to your phone:
From the Communication tab,
scroll to Contacts and select
then Change location.
Touch Copy to Handset.
Choose Select all or select names
one by one and touch Copy to
handset.
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Menu map
Touch in the home screen to open a Top menu. From here you can access
further menus by scrolling through the icons: Communication, Multimedia,
Utilities and Settings.
SETTINGS
Profiles
Screen settings
Phone settings
Bluetooth
Wi-Fi
Call settings
Connectivity
Message settings
MULTIMEDIA
Music
Camera
Video camera
Gallery
My stuff
Games & Apps
FM radio
Movie maker
COMMUNICATION
Contacts
Recent history
Browser
Messaging
Email
Dialling
Video call
Google
UTILITIES
Alarms
Organiser
Memo
Stopwatch
Voice recorder
Calculator
World clock
Tools

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Your home screen
From this screen you can access
menu options, make a call, view
the status of your phone and much
more.
Touch screen tips
The home screen is also a great
place to get used to using the touch
screen.
To select an item, touch the centre
of the icon.
Do not to press too hard; the
touchscreen is sensitive enough
to pick up on a light, firm touch.
Use the tip of your finger to
touch the option you require. Be
careful not to touch any other
keys.
When the screen light is off,
either press the power key or
hold down the Unlock/Lock key
on the touch screen to return the
home screen.
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Whenever your GD900F is not
in use, it will return to the lock
screen.
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Customising the home screen
Contact home
screen
Multimedia
home screen
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Shortcut
home screen
Widget home
screen (active)
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Home screen customisation - For
each type of home screen you are
able to add and remove objects
by pressing & holding your finger
on the screen, or if already added
touching and holding one of the
objects.
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Your home screen

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Get in touch with your GD900F
The User Interface is based on four types of Homescreens. To swap between
the home screens just wipe quickly over display from left to right or from
right to left.
NOTE: Use flicking to navigate
without disturbing the display area.

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Quick keys
The quick keys on your home screen provide easy, one-touch access to the
functions you use the most.
Touch to bring up the touch
dialling pad, which lets
you make a call. Enter the
number using the normal
key pad and touch Voice call
or tap .
To make a video call to this
number, touch Video Call
after entering the number.
Touch to open your contacts.
To search for the number
you want to call: Enter the
name of the contact using
the touchpad. You can also
create new contacts and edit
existing ones.
Touch to access the
Messaging menu. From here
you can create a new SMS.
Touch to open the full Top
menu which is divided into
four categories.
Your home screen

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Touch screen
The controls on the GD900F
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 web pages,
you can also scroll up or down.

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Your home screen
Zooming In or Out
When viewing photos, web pages,
emails, or maps, you can zoom in
and out. Pinch your fingers together
or slide them apart.

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Transparent Touchpad
Make the most of your Transparent
Touchpad.
Touchpad Shortcut : You can
assign a symbol for the most
commonly used menus.
Assign a symbol to each shortcut,
so you can instantly access your
favourite functions with simple
finger gestures.
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For example, if you draw on
the Transparent Touchpad, it will
instantly go to Email.
Easy click : You can click on the
Transparent Touchpad without
covering the main screen while
using the Web Browser.
[Browse with mouse pointer]
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