LG Optimus GT540f User manual

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.

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 USB modem 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(2.05cm) must be maintained from the user's body.

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GT540f User Guide

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LG GT540f > User Guide Getting to know your phone
Home key
- Returns to home screen
from any screen.
Back key
- Returns to the previous screen.
Send key
- Dials a phone number and
answers incoming calls.
Menu key
- Opens application menu and
check what options are available.
- Unlocks when the screen is locked.
(When the display turns on.)
End/Power/Lock key
- Ends or rejects a call.
- Powers your phone on/off by
pressing and holding the key.
- Turns off the screen and locks.
Camera key
- Go to the camera menu directly
by pressing and holding the key.
Search key
- Search the web and contents in
your phone.
Volume keys
- On the home screen: controls
ringer volume.
- During a call: controls your
earpiece volume.
- When playing a track: controls
volume continuously.
Microphone
Earpiece
Charger, micro USB
cable connector

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LG GT540f > User Guide Getting to know your phone
Back cover
Battery
SIM card slot
microSD memory
card slot
Camera lens
Stereo earphone
connector
Charger, micro USB
cable connector
Camera key
Search key

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To insert the SIM card and battery:
4. Replace the back cover of
the phone and slide it down
into place until the latch clicks.
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.
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
Before you can start exploring your new phone, you’ll need to set It up.
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.

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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.
Installing the memory card
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.
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.

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LG GT540f > User Guide Protecting the SIM card with a PIN
You can protect your SIM card from unauthorized use by assigning a PIN (Personal
Identification Number). To enable the SIM card PIN:
1. On the home screen,
touch Applications
tab to open the
applications menu.
3. Tap Security & Location, then scroll and
choose Set up SIM card lock.
2. Scroll and touch Settings.

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TIP!
- If you want to change your SIM card PIN, tap Change SIM PIN.
- Emergency calls can be placed at any time, without requiring a PIN.
NOTE!
If you enter the wrong PIN more times than the maximum number of attempts allowed, your SIM card will
become “PUK-locked.” You need a new PUK code to restore access to the device. This code may have
been provided by your operator when you received your SIM card.
4. Touch Lock SIM card and enter the default
SIM card PIN using the touch keyboard, then
tap OK.
Protecting the SIM card with a PIN

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LG GT540f > User Guide Your home screen
Your home screen has 3 panels. Simply swipe your finger to the left or right to view.
You can also customise each panel with widgets, shortcuts to your favorite applications
and folders.
Center panel Right panel
Slide your
finger to the
right to see the
left panel of
your home
screen.
Slide your
finger to the
left to see the
right panel of
your home
screen.
Left panel

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LG GT540f > User Guide Select your default home screen
GT540 has Android Home and LG Home. You can set your favorite home screen as a default.
If you want to change defalt home settings, choose Home screen selector from the applications
menu.
1. On the home screen,
touch Applications
tab to open the
applications menu.
3. Tap the home you want to set as default.
2. Touch Home screen selector.

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LG GT540f > User Guide Home Screens: Android Home
From the Android Home, you can use the
Google search on your home screen. To
using Google search, simply slide your
finger to the right to see the left panel of
your home screen.
You can also enjoy the Gogle applications
such as Gmail, Google Calendar, Google
Market, and Google Maps.
On the home screen, touch Applications
tab to open the applications menu.
The applications are listed in alphabetical
order.Touch and slide your finger up or
down the screen to scroll through your
applications.
You can simply touch the application icon
you wish to use.
↑Android Home screen ↑Google search screen

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LG GT540f > User Guide Home Screens: LG Home
From the LG Home, you can view the quick keys on the bottom
of the screen. The quick keys provide easy, one-touch access
to the functions you use the most.
Touch to bring up the touch dialling pad to make a call.
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 message.
Touch to open the applications menu. Touch and slide your finger up or
down the screen to scroll through your applications. You can
simply touch the application icon you wish to use.
↑LG Home screen

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LG GT540f > User Guide Personalise your home screen
1. On the home screen,
press Menu key and
open the Options tab,
then select Add.
2. On the Add to Home
screen menu, choose you
want to add as below:
Shortcuts, Widgets,
Folders or Wallpapers.
3. For example, select
Folders then choose
a folder you want to
add.
You can add Shortcuts, Widgets, Folders or Wallpapers on the
home screen. To add an desired icon to your home screen:
4. You will see a selected
folder’s icon on the
home screen.
Drag it to the desired
locations on the
desired panel and
release your finger
from the screen.

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LG GT540f > User Guide Personalise your home screen
1. Touch and hold that icon.
The Applications icon will
be change as the Trash icon.
To delete an application icon you have added on your home screen:
2. Drag and draw an application
icon to the Trash icon.

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LG GT540f > User Guide Gmail: Creating an account
Gmail is Google’s web-based email service. The first time you open the Gmail application on your
phone, you will be required to sign in with your existing Gmail account. If you do not have a
Google account, you’re prompted to create one.
To create your Google account:
1. On the home screen, touch
Applications tab
to open the applications
menu.
3. Tap Next.
2. Tap Gmail.4. Tap Create to creat a
new Google account.

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5. Touch a text field to open the
touch keyboard, and enter your
name and username for your
Google account.
When you entering the text, you
can move to the next text field by
touching Next on the keyboard.
6. When you’re finished to input
name and username, tap Next.
Your phone is communicating
with Google servers and
checking username availability.
7. Enter and reenter your
password. Then follow the
instructions and enter the
required and optional
information about the account.
Wait to see the server create
your account.
Gmail: Creating an account

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LG GT540f > User Guide Gmail: Signing in
1. On the home screen, touch
Applications tab
to open the applications
menu.
3. Tap Next.
2. Tap Gmail.4. Tap Sign in with your
Google account.
To sign in your Google account:

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5. Enter your account and
password, then tap Next.
6. The first time you sign in
with your account, you
will need to select the
type of the mailbox.
Then tap Next.
7. After checking
your account
information,
touch Done.
After sign in, you can use Gmail, Google Calendar, Google Market and Google Map; download applications
from Android Market; back up your settings to Google servers; and take advantage of other Google services on
your phone.
8. You can also set up
details for
downloading
messages by tap
Yes.
Once you have set up your e-mail, your corporate contacts and calendar on your Google account will
automatically synchronise to your phone.
Gmail: Signing in

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LG GT540f > User Guide Gmail: Opening Gmail and viewing your mailbox
1. On the home screen, touch
Applications tab
to open the applications
menu.
3. Your inbox will be open,
and you can view a list of
the received messages.
Tap an e-mail to open.
2. Tap Gmail.
To open your Gmail and view e-mails in your mailbox:
You can touch Refresh to
check new e-mails, or
touch Switch Folders to
view other folders.
4. While you see your e-
mail, scroll to the bottom
of a message and select
Reply, Reply to all, or
Forward.