LG GW525 User manual

GW525 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 GW525 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.
This handset is not recommended for blind disability person due to
touch screen keypad.

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Contents
Guidelines for safe and
ecient use ................................................ 8
Getting to know your phone .............18
Open view.................................................19
Installing the SIM and battery ...........21
Memory card............................................24
Installing a memory card......................24
Formatting the memory card .............24
Transferring your contacts...................25
Security code (4 to 8 digits).................25
Menu map.................................................26
Your standby screen..............................27
Touch screen tips.....................................27
The quick keys..........................................28
The status bar ...........................................29
Changing your status from the
status bar....................................................30
Using the Multi-tasking function.......30
Calls .............................................................31
Making a call .............................................31
Changing the dialling keypad
display settings .......................................31
Calling your contacts .............................32
Answering and rejecting a call...........32
Adjusting call volume............................32
Speed dialling...........................................32
Making a second call..............................33
Turning o DTMF.....................................33
Viewing your call logs............................33
Using call divert .......................................34
Call waiting................................................34
Using call barring ....................................34
Fixed dial number ...................................35
Using Excuse message.......................... 35
Call costs ....................................................35
Call durations ...........................................35
Data volume .............................................35
Changing the common call setting..35
Contacts.....................................................37
Searching for a contact .........................37
Adding a new contact ...........................37
Contact options .......................................38
Creating a group......................................38
Changing your contact settings.........39
Viewing information ..............................40
Messaging.................................................41
Messaging..................................................41
Sending a message.................................41
Entering text..............................................42
T9 predictive .............................................42
Abc manual ...............................................43
Qwerty keypad.........................................43
Setting up your email ............................44
Retrieving your emails...........................45
Sending an email using your new
account .......................................................45

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Changing your email settings.............45
Message folders.......................................46
Managing your messages ....................47
Using templates.......................................47
Using emoticons......................................47
Changing your text message
settings........................................................48
Changing your multimedia message
settings........................................................48
Changing your other settings.............49
Camera.......................................................50
Taking a quick photo .............................50
After taking a photo...............................50
Getting to know the viewnder.........51
Choosing a shot type.............................52
Adjusting the exposure.........................52
Using the advanced settings...............52
Viewing your saved photos .................54
Video camera ...........................................55
Making a quick video.............................55
After making a video..............................56
Getting to know the viewnder.........57
Adjusting the exposure.........................58
Using the advanced settings...............58
Watching your saved videos ...............59
Your photos and videos .......................60
Viewing your photos and videos.......60
Using zoom when viewing a photo..60
Adjusting the volume when
viewing a video........................................60
Capturing an image from a video .....60
Viewing your photos as a slide
show.............................................................61
Setting a photo as wallpaper..............61
Editing your photos................................62
Trimming the length of the video.....63
Merging two videos ..............................63
Merging a photo with a video............64
Adding text to a video...........................64
Overlaying a photo.................................65
Adding a voice recording.....................65
Adding a soundtrack to your video..66
Changing the video speed...................66
My stu ......................................................67
Pictures........................................................67
Sending a photo......................................67
Using an image ........................................67
Printing an image....................................68
Moving or copying an image..............68
Creating a slide show.............................68
Sounds ........................................................68
Using a sound...........................................69
Videos..........................................................69
Using options while the video is
paused.........................................................69
Sending a video clip...............................69

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Contents
Flash contents...........................................70
Documents ................................................70
Transferring a le to your phone .......70
Viewing a le.............................................70
Others..........................................................70
Installing a game/application via
a local install..............................................71
Playing a game.........................................71
Using the games options menu.........71
Use the Fun stu......................................71
Music............................................................71
Transferring music onto your
phone ..........................................................72
Playing a song ..........................................72
Creating a playlist....................................73
Editing a playlist.......................................73
Deleting a playlist....................................73
Using the radio.........................................74
Searching for stations............................74
Resetting channels .................................74
Using Muvee studio................................74
Organiser...................................................76
Adding an event to your calendar ....76
Adding an item to your To Do list......76
Using date nder.....................................76
Setting your alarm ..................................77
Voice recorder...........................................77
Recording a sound or voice.................78
Sending the voice recording...............78
Adding a memo.......................................78
Using your calculator.............................78
Converting a unit.....................................79
Using the stopwatch..............................79
STK................................................................79
Adding a city to your world clock......80
PC Sync.......................................................81
Installing the LG PC Suite on your
computer....................................................81
Backing up and restoring the
information on your phone.................81
Viewing phone les on your PC.........81
Synchronising your contacts...............81
Synchronising your messages............82
Using your phone as a mass
storage device ..........................................82
Using your phone as a Music
Sync device................................................83
Using your phone as a modem ..........83
Internet ......................................................85
Browser .......................................................85
Accessing the web..................................85
Adding and accessing your
bookmarks.................................................85
Using the RSS reader..............................86
Saving a page ...........................................86
Accessing a saved page ........................86

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Viewing your browser history.............87
Changing the web browser
settings........................................................87
Access to Google.....................................87
Settings......................................................88
Personalising your proles...................88
Changing your Screen settings..........88
Changing your phone settings...........89
Changing your touch settings............90
Changing your connectivity
settings........................................................90
Sending and receiving les using
Bluetooth....................................................91
Pairing with another Bluetooth
device ..........................................................92
Using a Bluetooth headset...................93
Software Upgrade.................................93
Accessories ...............................................95
Network service ......................................96
Technical data..........................................96
Trouble shooting ....................................98

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Guidelines for safe and ecient use
Please read these simple guidelines.
Not following these guidelines may
be dangerous or illegal.
Exposure to radio frequency
energy
THIS DEVICE MEETS INTERNATIONAL
GUIDELINES FOR EXPOSURE TO
RADIO WAVES
Your mobile device is a radio
transmitter and receiver. It is
designed and manufactured not to
exceed the limits for exposure to
radio frequency (RF) recommended
by international guidelines
(ICNIRP). These limits are part of
comprehensive guidelines and
establish permitted levels of RF
energy for the general population.
The guidelines were developed by
independent scientific organisations
through periodic and thorough
evaluation of scientific studies. The
guidelines include a substantial
safety margin designed to assure
the safety of all persons, regardless
of age and health.
The exposure standard for
mobile devices employs a unit of
measurement known as the Specific
Absorption Rate, or SAR. The SAR
limit stated in the international
guidelines is 2.0 W/kg*. Tests for
SAR are conducted using standard
operating positions with the device
transmitting at its highest certified
power level in all tested frequency
bands. Although the SAR is
determined at the highest certified
power level, the actual SAR of the
device while operating can be well
below the maximum value. This is
because the device is designed to
operate at multiple power levels so
as to use only the power required
to reach the network. In general,
the closer you are to a base station,
the lower the power output of
the device. Before a phone model
is available for sale to the public,
compliance with the European
R&TTE directive must be shown. This

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directive includes as one essential
requirement the protection of the
health and the safety for the user
and any other person.
The highest SAR value for this
device when tested for use at the
ear is 0.904 W/kg.
This device meets RF exposure
guidelines when used either in the
normal use position against the ear
or when positioned at least 1.5 cm
away from the body. When a carry
case, belt clip or holder is used for
body-worn operation, it should
not contain metal and should
position the product at least 1.5
cm away from your body. In order
to transmit data files or messages,
this device requires a quality
connection to the network. In some
cases, transmission of data files or
messages may be delayed until such
a connection is available. Ensure
the above separation distance
instructions are followed until the
transmission is completed. The
highest SAR value for this device
when tested for use at the body is
0.841 W/kg.
* The SAR limit for mobile devices
used by the public is 2.0 watts/
kilogram (W/kg) averaged over ten
grams of body tissue. The guidelines
incorporate a substantial margin of
safety to give additional protection
for the public and to account for
any variations in measurements.
SAR values may vary depending on
national reporting requirements
and the network band.
For SAR information in other
regions please look under product
information at www. lgmobile.com.

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FCC SAR information
Your mobile device is also designed
to meet the requirements for
exposure to radio waves established
by the Federal Communications
Commission (USA) and Industry
Canada. These requirements set a
SAR limit of 1.6 W/kg averaged over
1 gram of tissue. The highest SAR
value reported under this standard
during product certification for use
at the ear is 1.18 W/kg and when
properly worn on the body is
1.23 W/kg.
Additionally, this device was tested
for typical body-worn operations
with the back of the phone kept
0.79 inches (2cm) between the users
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.
FCC Notice & Caution
Notice!
This device complies with part 15 of
the FCC Rules. Operation is subject
to the following two conditions:
(1) This device may not cause
harmful interference, and
(2) this device must accept any
interference received, including
interference that may cause
undesired operation.
Caution!
Change or Modifications that are
not expressly approved by the
manufacturer could void the user’s
authority to operate the equipment.
Guidelines for safe and ecient use