LG GT540G User manual

GT540g User Guide
Some of the contents of this
manual may not apply to your
phone depending on your
phone’s software or your service
provider.
This handset is not
recommended for the visually
impaired because of its touch-
screen keypad.

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.

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Getting to know your phone
Volume keys
- On the home
screen: controls
ringer volume.
- During a call:
controls your
earpiece volume.
- When playing a
track: controls
volume continu-
ously.
Micro-
phone
Earpiece
Charger, mi-
cro USB cable
connector
Search key
- Search the
web and con-
tents in your
phone.
Camera key
- Go to the
camera menu
directly by
pressing and
holding the
key.
Back key
- Returns to
the previous
screen.
End/Power/Lock key
- Ends or rejects a call.
- Powers your phone on/o by
pressing and holding the key.
- Turns o the screen and locks.
Menu key
- Opens application menu
and check what options are
available.
- Unlocks when the screen is
locked. (When the display
turns on.)
Send key
- Dials a phone number and
answers incoming calls.
Home key
- Returns to home screen from
any screen.

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Back cover
Battery
SIM card
slot
Camera key
Search key
Charger, micro USB
cable connector
microSD
memory
card slot
Camera lens
Stereo
earphone
connector
Getting to know your phone

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Before you can start exploring
your new phone, you’ll need to
set It up.
To insert the SIM card and
battery
1 With the back of the phone
facing you, remove the
back cover. To remove the
back cover, firmly press your
thumbs on either side of
the back cover, and slide the
cover below the camera lens.
2 Slide the SIM card into the
SIM card holder. Make sure
the gold contact area on the
card is facing downwards.
3 Insert the battery into place
by aligning the gold contacts
on the phone and the battery,
then gently press the battery
until it snaps into space.
Installing the SIM card and battery

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4 Replace the back cover of the
phone and slide it down into
place until the latch clicks.
NOTE! If your phone does not
connect to a network when
you insert a SIM card and turn
it on, please contact your
service carrier to obtain the
details of its access point name.
Installing the SIM card and battery

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Slide back the cover of the
charger connector on the side of
your GT540g. Insert the charger,
and plug it into an electrical
outlet. Your GT540g must be
charged until you can see .
NOTE: The battery must be fully
charged initially to improve
battery lifetime.
NOTE: The GT540g has an
internal antenna. Be careful not
to scratch or damage this rear
area, as that will cause loss of
performance.
Charging your phone

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To store additional multimedia
files such as captured images
by using a built-in camera, you
must insert a memory card to
your phone.
To insert a memory card
1 Turn the phone off before
inserting or removing the
memory card. Remove the
back cover.
2 Open the slot protection
and insert the memory card
into the slot. Make sure the
gold contact area is facing
downwards.
3 Close the slot protection.
Installing the memory card

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WARNING!
Do not insert or remove
the memory card when the
phone is on. Otherwise, it may
damage the memory card as
well as your phone, and the
data stored on the memory
card may be corrupted.
Formatting the memory
card
Your memory card may already
be formatted. If it isn’t, you must
format it before you can use it.
NOTE: All files on the card are
deleted when you format the
card.
1 Select Settings�
2 Scroll to and touch SD Card &
Phone Storage. Then scroll to
and select Format SD Card.
3 Touch Format SD Card, then
confirm your choice.
4 Enter the password, if you
have set one. The card will
then be formatted and ready
to use.
NOTE: If there is content on
your memory card, the folder
structure may be different after
formatting since all the files will
have been deleted.

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On 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 center
of the icon.
• Do not to press too hard; the
touch screen is sensitive enough
to pick up a light, firm touch.
• Use the tip of your finger to touch
the option you want. Be careful
not to touch any other keys.
• When the screen light is off,
either press the power key or
press and hold the Menu key.
• Whenever your GT540g is not
in use, it will return to the lock
screen.
Get in touch with your
GT540g
The user interface is based on two
types of home screens.
To toggle between the home
screens, just swipe your finger
quickly over the display from left
to right or from right to left.
Unlocking the screen
When the screen is locked, either
press and hold the Menu key or
touch and hold on the touch
screen to return to the Home
screen.
Annunciator
Touch and hold the status
bar, then drag down.
Here, you can check Wi-Fi and
Bluetooth status as well as other
notifications.
Your Home screen

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Personalize home screen
The GT540g includes LG Home and Android Home.
You can set your favorite home screen as the default.
If you want to change the default home settings, choose Home
screen selector from the applications menu.
NOTE: Some screen images may be different depending on your
phone provider.
Using your home screen
Touch the Applications tab at the bottom of the screen.
You can then view all your installed applications.

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LG Home
Your LG home screen has five panels.
Simply swipe your finger to the left or right to view them.
You can also customize each panel with widgets, which are shortcuts
to your favorite applications and folders.
Tip!
Small dots at the application tab on the bottom of the screen
indicate which panel you’re viewing.
Your Home screen

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In your LG home screen, you can view quick keys on the bottom of
the screen.
The quick keys provide easy, one-touch access to the functions you
use the most.
Touch the Phone
icon to bring up
the touch-dialing
pad to make a call. Touch the Applications icon to open the
applications menu.
Just touch and slide up or down the
screen to scroll through your applications.
Touch the
Message icon
to access the
messaging menu.
Here, you can
create a new
message.

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Android Home
Your Android home screen has three panels.
Simply swipe your finger to the left or right to view them.
You can also customize each panel with widgets, which are shortcuts
to your favorite applications and folders.
Left panel
Center panel
Left panel
Your Home screen

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Touch the Applications icon to open the applications menu.
Just touch and slide up or down the screen to scroll through your
applications.

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Communication
Icon Description
Touch to access Browser.
Touch to open your contacts.
You can also create new contacts and edit existing ones.
Touch to display the touch-dialing pad, which lets you
make a call.
Touch to access the Email menu. Check your email and
write a new email.
Touch to save and manage your favorite contacts.
Touch to access the Message menu. From here, you can
create a new SMS or MMS message.
Easily check and manage your social network
communities.
Touch to conveniently access Exchange protocol features.
Provides 2-way sync with Exchange Server.
Check your detailed tasks.
Manage your calendar-enabled, 2-way sync with
Exchange Calendar.
Your Home screen

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Multimedia
Icon Description
Touch to open your camera viewfinder.
Touch to listen to the radio.
To collect, organize and sort picture and video files on a
memory card.
Touch to open Media Player.
Touch to enter the Music menu directly.
Touch to edit your video files.

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Utilities
Icon Description
Touch to access the Alarm menu directly.
Touch to perform basic arithmetic calculations, such as
addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division.
Touch to access Quickoffice.
Touch to record voice memos and other audio files.
Touch to adjust the general settings of your GT540g.
Touch to choose your default Home setting.
Your Home screen

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Google
Icon Description
To keep track of your appointments and create meeting
requests.
Use Google’s Web-based email service on your phone.
Touch to access Google Maps, where you can search for
locations and directions.
Use Google Talk to communicate with other people
through instant messaging.
Touch to access Android Market. Access Applications,
Games, Search, and your My Downloads folder.
Use the online video streaming service view videos
uploaded by others.
Downloads
Here, the applications you downloaded from Market and other newly
installed applications will be added.
Icon Description
Touch to Install a Java game and application.