LG LG500G User manual

LG500G User Guide
This guide will help you understand your new mobile phone. It will
provide you with useful explanations of features on your phone.Some
of the content of this manual may differ from your phone depending
on the software of the phone or your service provider.

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Getting to Know Your Phone
Earpiece
Main LCD
Send Key
• Make call to a
phone number and
answers incoming
calls.
• In standby mode:
Shows the Call log.
Alpha Numeric Keys
Soft Keys
(Left Soft Key / Right
Soft Key)
• These keys perform the
function Indicated in the
bottom of the display.
Menu Key / OK Key
• Selects menu options
and confirms actions.
End Key
• Switch on/off (hold
down)
• End or reject a call.
• Permite terminar o
rechazar una llamada.
Navigation Keys

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Headset
Charger/USB Cable
Connector
TIP: Please ensure
the phone is
powered on ,
external memory
card is inserted and
in idle mode before
connecting the
USB cable for Mass
Storage.
Handstrap Hole
Side Keys
• In standby mode:
Controls the ring
volume.
• During a call:
Earpiece volume
adjustment
• During playing MP3
music: Audio volume
adjustment

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Installing the SIM Card and Charging the
Battery
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, any optional
services available and many others.
Important! › The plug-in SIM card 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.
Ilustrations
Open the battery cover
Remove the battery
Insert your SIM
Insert your battery
Close the battery cover
Charge your battery
> If the phone won’t turn on, or if the display freezes or doesn’t respond, follow
the instructions for installing the battery again.
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WARNING: Do not
remove the battery when the
phone is switched on, as this
may damage the phone.
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Calls
Making a Call
Key in the number using the
keypad. To delete a digit, press
CLR.
Press to initiate the call.
To end the call, press
.
TIP! To enter + when making
an international call, press and
hold 0.
Making a Call from Your
Contacts
Select Names from the Standby
screen.
Using the keypad, enter the first
letter of the contact you want
to call.
Select View then Call or press
to initiate the call.
Answering and Rejecting a Call
When your phone rings, press
to answer the call. You can control
the volume by pressing the Up and
Down Navigation keys.
Press
to reject the incoming
call.
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TIP! You can change the settings
on your phone to answer your
calls using Answer Mode from Call
Settings.
Speed Dialing
You can assign a speed dial
number to a contact you call
frequently.
Viewing your Call Log
You can only check the log of
missed, received and dialed calls
if the network supports Calling
Line Identification (CLI) within the
service area.
Changing the call settings
You can set call-specific functions.
Press Menu, select Settings and
choose Call.
• Call Divert - Choose whether to
divert your calls.
• Fixed Dial Numbers - Choose
a list of numbers that can be
called from your phone. You will
need your PIN2 code from your
operator. Only numbers included
in the fixed dial list can be called
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• Call Waiting - Be alerted when
you have a call waiting. This
depends on your network
provider.
• Call Reject - Set the rejected
call list.
• Send My Number - Choose
whether your number will
be displayed when you call
someone. This depends on your
network provider.
• Auto Redial - Choose On or Off.
• Answer Mode - Choose whether
to answer the phone using Any
key, Send key only.
• Free Call Timer - Choose whether
or not to display the call time.
• Minute Minder - Set the Minute
Minder to Don’t Use, 30 Sec, 1
minute, 3 minutes, 5 minutes,
Set time Manually to hear a tone
during a call.
• BT Answer Mode - Set to Hands-
free or Handset.
• Save New Number - Choose Yes
or No.
• TTY - Select from
TTY On/TTY Off .
Contacts
Searching for a Contact
Select Names from the standby
screen.
Using the keypad, enter the first
letter of the contact you want
to call.
To scroll through the contacts,
use navigation keys.
Adding a New Contact
Press Menu, then select Contacts
and choose Names. Then press
Options - Add new contact.
Enter all the information you
have in the fields provided and
select Options-Done.
Adding a Contact to a Group
You can save your contacts in groups;
for example, to keep your work
colleagues and family separate. There
are a number of groups including
Family, Friends, Colleagues, School
and VIP already set up on the phone.
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Messaging
Your LG500G includes text
messaging, multimedia messaging
and E-mail functions, and can also
receive network service messages.
Sending a Message
Press Menu, select Messaging
- Create New Message and Choose
Message
A new message editor will open.
The message editor combines
Text message and Multimedia
messages into one intuitive and
easy-to-switch-between editor. The
default setting for the message
editor is text messages.
Enter your message.
Choose Options - Insert to add
an Image, Video clip, Sound clip,
Schedule, Business card, Note, Text
field, Task or Text template.
Press Options - Send.
Entering Text
You can enter alphanumeric
characters using the phone’s keypad.
The following text input methods are
available on the phone: ABC mode
and 123 mode.
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Note: Some elds may allow
only one text input mode (e.g.
telephone numbers in the address
book elds).
ABC Mode
This mode allows you to enter letters
by pressing the key labeled in Qwerty
Keypad.
123 Mode
Type numbers using one keystroke
per number. You can also add
numbers while remaining in letter
modes by pressing and holding the
desired key.
Message Folders
Press Menu and select Messaging.
The folder structure used on your
LG500G is fairly self-explanatory.
Inbox - All the messages you
receive are placed in your Inbox.
Drafts - If you don’t have time
to finish writing a message, you
can save what you have done so
far here.
Outbox - This is a temporary
storage folder while messages
are being sent. It also stores any
messages that have failed to send.

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Sent Items - All the messages you
send are placed in your Sent folder.
Saved Items - You can access your
saved messages, text templates
and multimedia templates here.
Emoticons - A list of useful pre-
written emoticons that can be used
for a quick reply.
Message Settings - - You can
customize Message Settings.
(Text Message/ Multimedia
Message/ Voicemail/ Service
Message)
My Folder
You can store any kind of media
file on your phone’s memory
to give you easy access to all of
your images, sounds, videos etc.
You can also save your files to a
memory card. The advantage of
using a memory card is that you
can free up space on your phone’s
memory. All your multimedia files
will be saved in the My Folder.
Press Menu then select My Folder
to open a list of folders.
My Memory Card
If you have inserted a memory
card, it will be displayed as a folder
in the My Folder.
Pictures
The Images Folder contains a
folder of default images on your
phone, images downloaded by
you, and images taken on your
phone’s camera.
Sounds
The Sounds Folder contains
default sounds, your voice
recordings and sound files
downloaded by you. From here
you can manage and send sounds,
or set them as ringtones.
Videos
The Videos Folder shows the list
of downloaded videos and videos
you have recorded on your phone.
Other Files
In the Other Files Folder, you can
view files that are not saved in the
Images, Sounds or Videos Folders.

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Camera
Taking a Quick Photo
Select Menu and select My Folder.
Select Camera to open the
viewfinder.
Holding the phone, point the lens
toward the subject of the photo.
Position the phone so you can see
the subject of your photo.
Press the Center key to take
a photo.
Video
Shooting a Quick Video
In the Idle screen, select Menu
and select My Folder.
Choose Video.
Point the camera lens toward the
subject of the video.
Press
to start recording.
”Rec” will appear on the
viewfinder and a timer will show
the length of your video.
Select Stop to stop recording.
Music
Your LG500G has a built-in Music
player so you can play all your
favorite music.
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Playing a Song
Press Menu and select My Folder,
then choose Music.
Choose All tracks then select the
song you want to play.
Select to pause the song.
Select to skip to the next song.
Select to skip to the previous
song.
Select Back to stop the music and
return to the All tracks.
Voice Recorder
Use your Voice recorder to record
voice memos or other sounds.
Recording your voice memo
Press Menu and select My
Folder, then choose Voice
recorder.
Select Rec. to begin recording.
Choose Stop key to end the
recording.
Press Options and select Play to
listen to the recording.
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Games & Apps
Allows you to use preloaded
games or buy games.
Tools
Setting your Alarm
You can set up to five alarms to go
off at a specified time
Using the Calendar
When you enter this menu, a
calendar appears. A square cursor
is located on the current date.
You can move the cursor to
another date using the navigation
keys.
Adding an Item to Your To-
Do List
You can view, edit and add tasks
to do.
Using the Calculator
The calculator provides the basic
arithmetic functions-addition,
subtraction, multiplication and
division-as well as scientific
functions.
Using the Stopwatch
This option allows you to use
stopwatch functions.
Converting Units
This can convert many
measurements into the unit you
want.
Adding a City to Your World
Time
You can add a required city to the
list of world clocks. You can also
check the current Greenwich Mean
Time (GMT) and the time in major
cities around the world.
Web
Accessing the Web
You can launch the WAP browser
and access the homepage of the
activated profile on web settings.
You can also manually enter a URL
address and access the associated
WAP page.
Press Menu and select Browser.
To access the web homepage
directly, select Home. Alternately,
select Go to Address and type in
your desired URL.
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Connectivity
Changing Your Bluetooth
Settings
Press Menu and select Settings -
Connectivity. Choose Bluetooth.
Choose Settings for the
following options:
• My Device Visibility - Choose
whether to show or hide your
device to others.
• My Device Name - Enter a name
for your LG500G.
• Supported Service
- Shows what
services are supported.
• My Address
- View your Bluetooth
address.
Pairing with Another
Bluetooth Device
By pairing your LG500G and
another device, your handset
will create a password by default
every time you connect to another
handset via Bluetooth.
Check your Bluetooth is
Activated and Visible. You can
change your visibility in the
Settings menu by selecting My
device visibility and then Visible
for 3 Min.
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Select Search New devices from
the Bluetooth menu.
Your LG500G will search for
devices. When the search is
complete, Add and Refresh will
appear on the screen.
Choose the device you want to
pair with, select Add, enter the
passcode and then press the
Center key.
Your phone will then connect
to the other device. The same
passcode will need to be entered
on this device.
When you have chosen a
device you want to pair with,
the handset will then create a
password by default every time
you connect.
Your passcode-protected
Bluetooth connection is now
ready.
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Settings
Changing Your Profiles
You can personalize each profile
setting.
Choose the Profiles you want
and select Edit from Options.
If you activate Silent mode, the
phone will vibrate only.
Using Flight Mode
(Menu > Settings > Profiles > Flight
mode)
Use this function to switch the flight
mode on. You will not be able to
make calls, connect to the Internet,
send messages when flight mode is
switched on.
Changing Your Security
Settings
Change your security settings
to keep your LG500G and the
important information it holds
protected.
• PIN Code Request - Choose a PIN
code to be requested when you
turn your phone on.
• Phone Lock - Choose a security
code to lock your phone: When
power on
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• Lock If SIM is Changed
• Change Codes - Change your
security code, PIN code, PIN2 code,
or Security code.
Viewing memory status
(Menu > Settings > Memory
info)
You can use the memory manager
to determine how each memory is
used and see how much space is
available in the Handset common
memory,Handset reserved
memory,SIM memory or Primary
storage setting. You can also set
the External memory when the
memory card is inserted.

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Various accessories are available for your mobile phone. These are detailed
below.
Accessories
Charger Battery
NOTE
• Always use genuine LG accessories. Failure to do so may
invalidate your warranty.
• Accessories may be dierent in dierent regions. Please check
with our regional service company or agent for further
enquires.

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Troubleshooting
This section lists some problems that you might encounter while using your
phone. Some problems require that you call your service provider, but most of
problems you encounter are easy to correct yourself.
Symptom Possible causes Possible Corrective measures
No connection to
the network
Signal is weak or you’re outside of
the carrier network.
Move to a window or open space.
Check service provider coverage map.
Codes do not match When you want to change a
security code you have to confirm
the new code by entering it again.
The two codes that you have
entered do not match.
Contact your Service Provider.
Function cannot
be set
Not supported by
Service Provider or registration
required.
Contact your Service Provider.
Calls not available Dialing error or service limitations. Check the number dialed and check
the reception. Contact your service
provider.
Phone cannot
be switched on
On/Off key pressed too briefly.
Battery is not charged.
Battery contacts are dirty.
Press On/Off key for at least two
seconds.
Charge battery. Check charging
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Clean the battery contacts.

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Symptom Possible causes Possible Corrective measures
Charging error Battery totally empty.
Contact problem.
No power from outlet.
Charger defective.
Wrong charger.
Battery defective.
Charge battery.
Check power supply and connection to
the phone. Check the battery contacts,
clean them if necessary.
Plug in to a different socket or check
voltage.
Test with another charger.
Only use original LG accessories.
Replace battery.
Number not
permitted
The Fixed Dial Number function
is on.
Check the Settings menu and turn the
function off.

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For Your Safety
Important Information
This user guide contains important
information on the use and operation
of this phone. Please read all the
information 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. Any changes or
modifications not expressly approved
by the manufacturer could void
the user’s authority to operate the
equipment.
Before You Start
Safety Instructions
WARNING! To reduce the possibility
of electric shock, do not expose your
phone to high humidity areas, such as
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 other electronic devices. RF
emissions from your mobile phone
may affect nearby in adequately
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 mobile phone.
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 94
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.
Do not disassemble this unit. Take it to a
qualified service technician when repair
work is required.
Keep away from electrical appliances
such as TVs, radios, and personal
computers.
The unit should be kept away from heat
sources such as radiators or cookers.
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Do not drop.
Do not subject this unit to mechanical
vibration or shock.
The coating of the phone may be
damaged if covered with wrap or vinyl
wrapper.
Use dry cloth to clean the exterior of
the unit. (Do not use solvent such as
benzene, thinner or alcohol.)
Do not subject this unit to excessive
smoke or dust.
Do not keep the phone next to credit
cards or transport tickets; it can affect the
information on the magnetic strips.
Do not tap the screen with a sharp
object; otherwise, it may damage the
phone.
Do not expose the phone to liquid or
moisture.
Use the accessories like an earphone
cautiously. Do not touch the antenna
unnecessarily.
Memory card information and
care
The memory card cannot be used for
recording copyright- protected data.
Keep the memory card out of the small
children’s reach.
Do not leave the memory card in
extremely hot location.
Do not disassemble or modify the
memory card.
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FCC RF Exposure Information
WARNING! Read this information
before operating the phone.
In August 1996, the Federal
Communications Commission
(FCC) of the 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
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Body-worn Operation
This device was tested for typical
body-worn operations with the back
of the phone kept 0.79 inches (2cm)
between the user’s 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. Third-party belt-clips, holsters,
and similar accessories containing
metallic components should not
be used. Body-worn accessories
that cannot maintain 0.79 inches
(2cm) 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.
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.
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.
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Cautions for Battery
Do not disassemble or open crush, bend
or deform, puncture or shred.
Do not modify or remanufacture, attempt
to insert foreign objects into the battery,
immerse or expose to water or other
liquids, expose to fire, explosion or other
hazard.
Only use the battery for the system for
which it is specified.
Only use the battery with a charging
system that has been qualified with
the system per this standard. Use of
an unqualified battery or charger may
present a risk of fire, explosion, leakage,
or other hazard.
Do not short circuit a battery or allow
metallic conductive objects to contact
battery terminals.
Replace the battery only with another
battery that has been qualified with the
system per this standard, IEEE-Std-1725-
200x. Use of an unqualified battery may
present a risk of fire, explosion, leakage or
other hazard.
Promptly dispose of used batteries in
accordance with local regulations.
Battery usage by children should be
supervised.
Avoid dropping the phone or battery.
If the phone or battery is dropped,
especially on a hard surface, and the user
suspects damage, take it to a service
center for inspection.
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Improper battery use may result in a fire,
explosion or other hazard.
For those host devices that utilize a
USB port as a charging source, the host
device’s user manual shall include a
statement that the phone shall only be
connected to products that bear the USB-
IF logo or have completed the USB-IF
compliance program.
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.
Avoid damage to your hearing
Damage to your hearing can occur
if you are exposed to loud sound for
long periods of time. We therefore
recommend that you do not turn on or
off the handset close to your ear. We also
recommend that music and call volumes
are set to a reasonable level.
If you are listening to music while out and
about, please ensure that the volume is at
a reasonable level so that you are aware
of your surroundings. This is particularly
imperative when attempting to cross
the street.
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Safety Guidelines
TIA Safety Information
Provided herein is the complete
TIA Safety Information for Wireless
Handheld phones. Inclusion of the
text covering Pacemakers, Hearing
Aids, and Other Medical Devices
is required in the owner’s manual
for CTIA Certification. Use of the
remaining TIA language is encouraged
when appropriate.
Exposure to Radio Frequency
Signal
Your wireless handheld portable
telephone is a lowpower radio
transmitter and receiver. When it is
ON, it receives and also sends out
radio frequency (RF) signals.
In August, 1996, the Federal
Communications Commissions (FCC)
adopted RF exposure guidelines
with safety levels for handheld
wireless phones. Those guidelines are
consistent with the safety standards
previously set by both U.S. and
international standards bodies:
ANSI C95.1 (1992) *
NCRP Report 86 (1986)
ICNIRP (1996)
Those standards were based on
comprehensive and periodic
evaluations of the relevant scientific
literature. For example, over 120
scientists, engineers, and physicians
from universities, government health
agencies, and industry reviewed the
available body of research to develop
the ANSI Standard (C95.1).
* American National Standards
Institute; National Council
on Radiation Protection and
Measurements; International
Commission on Non-Ionizing
Radiation Protection
The design of your phone complies
with the FCC guidelines (and those
standards).
Antenna Care
Use only the supplied or an approved
replacement antenna. Unauthorized
antennas, modifications, or
attachments could damage the phone
and may violate FCC regulations.
Phone Operation
NORMAL POSITION: Hold the phone
as you would any other telephone
with the antenna pointed up and over
your shoulder.