LG LG500 User manual

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LG 500
Guide de l’utilisateur
Some of contents in this manual may differ from your phone
depending on the software of the phone or your service provider.
LG 500
User Guide
LG 500
User Guide MMBB0189501 (1.0)
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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.
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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.
Tel. [phone]
www.lg.ca (see links to “Wireless Phone Service”)
Electronics Canada Inc.
Mississauga, Ontario
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LG 500
User Guide
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Unpacking ....................................................... 5
For Your Safety ............................................... 6
Your Phone .................................................... 10
Phone Components ......................................................... 10
Your Phone’s Features .................................................... 11
Display Information ........................................................ 12
Getting Started ............................................. 14
Installing the SIM Card .................................................. 14
Charging the Battery ....................................................... 15
Memory card......................................................................16
Inserting the memory card ..............................................16
Removing the memory card .......................................... 17
Memory card adapter ..................................................... 17
Turning Your Phone On and Off.......................................17
Access Codes .................................................................. 18
General Functions ....................................... 19
Making a Call ................................................................... 19
Adjusting the Volume ..................................................... 20
Answering a Call ............................................................. 20
Entering Text .................................................................... 20
Selecting Functions and Options ............. 24
In-Call Menu ................................................. 25
During a Call .................................................................... 25
Conference Calls ............................................................. 26
Menu Tree ..................................................... 27
Multimedia ................................................... 29
Camera / Video ................................................................ 29
MP3 Player ....................................................................... 33
Messaging .................................................... 34
Create New Message ..................................................... 34
Inbox .................................................................................. 36
Outbox ............................................................................... 36
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Table of Contents
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Drafts ................................................................................. 37
Voice Mail ........................................................................ 37
Info Messages ................................................................. 38
Templates........................................................................... 38
Settings ............................................................................. 39
Check Memory ................................................................. 41
Internet ........................................................... 42
GoRogers ........................................................................... 42
Access Point .................................................................... 43
Cache Settings ................................................................. 43
Cookie Settings ............................................................... 44
Security Certificates ....................................................... 44
Information ....................................................................... 44
Games & Apps .............................................. 45
Download Games ............................................................ 45
Games & Apps ................................................................. 45
Access Point .................................................................... 45
Information ....................................................................... 45
Media Services ............................................ 46
Games & Apps ................................................................. 46
Ringtones / Audio ............................................................ 46
Graphics ............................................................................ 46
View Online Album ......................................................... 46
Recent Calls ................................................. 47
Missed Calls .................................................................... 47
Dialed Calls .......................................................................47
Received Calls ................................................................. 47
Delete Recent Calls .........................................................47
Call Duration .................................................................... 48
Tools ............................................................... 49
Alarm Clock ...................................................................... 49
Calendar ............................................................................ 49
Voice Memo ..................................................................... 50
Calculator ......................................................................... 50
Notepad ............................................................................. 51
World Clock ...................................................................... 51
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Unit Converter .................................................................. 51
Infrared .............................................................................. 51
Address Book ............................................... 53
Contacts ............................................................................ 53
New Contact .................................................................... 53
Speed Dial List ................................................................. 54
Caller Groups ................................................................... 54
Copy All Contacts ............................................................ 55
Delete All Contacts ..........................................................55
Settings ..............................................................................55
Information ........................................................................56
Settings ...........................................................57
Sounds ............................................................................... 57
Display ............................................................................... 57
Date & Time ...................................................................... 58
Call ..................................................................................... 58
Security ............................................................................. 60
Connection ........................................................................ 62
Reset Default .................................................................... 63
Q&A ................................................................ 64
Safety Guidelines ........................................ 66
Glossary ........................................................ 81
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Check to make sure that you have all the parts shown below.
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Handset
User Guide
Travel Adapter
Standard Battery
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Memory card adapter /
Memory card
USB Data cable
/LG Mobile Suite
Stereo headset
Unpacking
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Important Information
This user guide contains important information on the use
and operation of this phone. Please read all theinformation
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, suchas 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
otherelectronic devices. RF emissions from your
mobile phone may affect nearby inadequately 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 mobilephone.
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 66 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 such as
animal’s teeth, nails, come into contact with the
battery. There is a risk of this causing a fire.
For Your Safety
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]Store the battery in a place out of reach of children.
]Be careful that children do not swallow any parts such
as rubber plugs (bottom data port plug). 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.
]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.
For Your Safety
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]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.
Memory card information and care
]Always insert/ remove the memory card while the
handset power is off.
]If the 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 an 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 (FCC) of he
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.
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 0.6 inches (1.5cm)
between the user’s body and the back of the phone. To
comply with FCC RF exposure requirements, a minimum
separation distance of 0.6 inches(1.5cm) must be
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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 0.6
inches(1.5cm) 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 (20 cm) 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.
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.
For Your Safety
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Phone Components
Your Phone
MUSIC PHONE
8. Display screen
13. Camera/Video key
12. Right soft key
11. End /Power key
10. Message key
9. Confirmation key
14. Clear key
1. Earpiece
7. Microphone
6. Alpha numeric keys
5. Side keys
4. Left soft key
3. Send key
2. Navigation key
15. Infrared port
Menu Internet
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Your Phone’s Features
1. Earpiece
2. Navigation key: Use for quick access to phone
functions.
3. Send key: You can dial a phone number and answer
incoming calls.Press this key in standby mode to
quickly access the most recent incoming, outgoing
and missed calls.
4,12. Left soft key/Right soft key: Each of these
keysperform the functions indicated by the text on
the display immediately above them.
5. Side keys: These keys are used to control the
volume of ringtone in standby mode and speaker
volume during a call.
6. Alphanumeric keys: These keys are used to dial a
number in standby mode and to enter number or
characters in edit mode.
7. Microphone: Can be muted during a call for privacy.
8. Display screen: Displays phone status icons, menu
items, Web information, pictures and more in full
color.
9. Confirmation key: Long press will launch the WAP
browser. Allows you to select and confirm menu
options.
10. Message key: Use to retrieve or send text
messages.
11. End/Power key: Allows you to power the phone on
or off, end calls, or return to Standby Mode.
13. Camera/Video key: Long pressing this key to use
the camera / video feature. Directly goes to the
camera / video mode.
14. Clear key: Allows you to delete the characters
entered or return you to the previous screen.
15. Infrared port: Indicates that you have activated the
infrared features to communicate with an IrDA-
compliant device and to send or receive data.
Your Phone
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Backlight
A backlight illuminates the display and the keypad.
When you press any key or open the flip, the backlight
turns on. It turns off if no key is pressed within a given
period of time, depending on the Backlight Timer
menu option. To specify the length of time the
backlight is active, set the Backlight Timer menu
option (Menu 9.2.2). See page 57 for further details.
Display Information
Your Phone
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Ear-microphone
jack Antenna
Camera
Infrared
port
Camera key
Area Description
First line
Middle lines
Displays various icons. See page 13
Display messages, instructions and
Any information that you enter,
such As number to be dialed.
Last line Shows the functions currently
Assigned to the two soft keys.
Flash
Icon area
Soft key indications
Text and graphic area
Menu Internet
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On-Screen Icons
The table below describes various display indicators
or icons that appear on the phone’s display screen.
Your Phone
Icon Description
Indicates the strength of the network signal.
Indicates a call is in progress.
Indicates the status of the battery charge.
Indicates the silent has been set for incoming
phone alert.
Indicates the receipt of a message.
Indicates the receipt of a voice mail.
Indicates that vibration has been set for
incoming phone alerts.
Indicates the alarm has been set and is on.
Indicates that GPRS service is available.
Indicates Ring has been set for incoming
phone alerts.
Indicates the Schedule function.
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Installing the SIM Card
When you subscribe to a cellular network, you are
provided with a plug-in SIM card loaded with your
subscription details, such as your PIN and any optional
available services.
nImportant!
The plug-in SIM card and its contacts can be easily
damaged by scratches or bending, so be careful when
handling, inserting or removing the card. Keep all SIM
cards out of the reach of small children.
1. If necessary, switch off the phone by holding down
the Ekey until the power-off image displays.
2. Remove the battery. To do so:
3. Slide the SIM card into the SIM card socket so that
it locks the card into place. Make sure that the
notched corner is bottom left and the gold contacts
of the card face into the phone.
Getting Started
nNote
When you need to remove the SIM card, slide it, as shown,
and take it out of the socket.
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4. Position the lugs on the down of the battery into the
retaining holder. Then push the bottom of the battery
into position until it clicks.
Getting Started
5. Attach back cover by sliding up into position until it
clicks.
Charging the Battery
Use of unauthorized accessories could damage your
phone and invalidate your warranty.
To use the travel adapter provided with your phone:
1. With the battery in position on the phone, connect
the lead from the travel adapter to the bottom of the
phone. Check that the arrow on the lead connector
is facing towards the front of the phone.
2. Connect the adapter to a standard AC wall outlet.
Only use the travel adapter that comes included with
the package.
n Warning
You must unplug the adapter before you remove the battery
from the phone during charging; otherwise, the phone
could be damaged.
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Memory card
LG 500 is equipped on the side with Memory card with
a maximum of 512MB capacity. You can use this card
to save data files such as MP3 songs.
nNote
Always insert/remove the memory card with the handset
power off.
Use the memory card that comes with the handset. Please take
note that some memory cards will not be compliant with the
handset.
Inserting the memory card
Insert the memory card into the slot until the memory
card is fully inserted into the slot, as shown in the
figure below:
Getting Started
3. When charging is finished, disconnect the adapter
from the power outlet and from the phone by
pressing on the gray tabs on both sides of the
connector while pulling the connector out.
n Notice
]If your phone is powered on while charging, you’ll see
the bars in the battery indicator icon cycle.When the
battery is fully charged, the bars in the battery indicator
icon will flash on and off.
If the battery fails to charge completely:
]After turning the phone on and off, please attempt to
recharge the battery.
]After detaching and reattaching the battery, please
attempt to recharge the battery.
OK@XDQ
Open the memory
card slot
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The gold contacts of the Memory card must be facing up
Memory card adapter
When you insert the memory card into its adapter, it
can be used with devices that use SD card slots to
exchange and save your data without using a data
cable.
1.Insert the memory card into adapter.
2. Insert the adapter into SD slot of PC.
3. Check the status of external memory in PC.
nNote
Before connecting this memory card adapter to PC, check
the status whether your PC is built in SD slot or not.
Turning Your Phone On and Off
1. Open the flip.
2. Hold down the Ekey until the phone switches on.
3. If the phone asks for a PIN, enter the PIN and press
the left soft key [OK].
4. When you wish to switch the phone off, hold down
the Ekey until the power-off image displays.
Getting Started
Removing the memory card
1. Push in memory card with the tip of your finger into
the slot to unlock the card.
2. Carefully pull the memory card out of slot.
Insert the
memory card
Remove the
memory card
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