LG Electronics 500 manual

LG 500 User Guide LG500 ENG Rogers_1026 2005.11.7 10:26 AM ˘ `1[...]

Unpacking ....................................................... 5 For Y our Safety ............................................... 6 Y our Phone .................................................... 10 Phone Components ......................................................... 10 Y our Phone’ s Features ...........................................[...]

Drafts ................................................................................. 37 V oice Mail ........................................................................ 37 Info Messages ................................................................. 38 T emplates ........................................................................... [...]

Unit Converter .................................................................. 51 Infrared .............................................................................. 51 Address Book ............................................... 53 Contacts ............................................................................ 53 New Contact .........[...]

Check to make sure that you have all the parts shown below . Handset User Guide T ravel Adapter Standard Battery 5 Memory card adapter / Memory card USB Data cable /LG Mobile Suite Stereo headset Unpacking LG500 ENG Rogers_1026 2005.11.7 10:26 AM ˘ `5[...]

6 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. Befor[...]

7 ] 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 se[...]

8 ] 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. ] I[...]

9 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-wor[...]

10 Phone Components Y our 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 01:57 PM Jan 20 LG500 ENG Rogers_1026 2[...]

11 Y our Phone’ s Features 1. Earpiece 2. Navigation key: Use for quick access to phone functions. 3. Send key: Y ou 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 ind[...]

12 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 T imer menu option. T o specify the length of time the backlight is active, set the Backlight T imer menu option (Menu 9.2.2). S[...]

13 On-Screen Icons The table below describes various display indicators or icons that appear on the phone’ s display screen. Y our 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 t[...]

14 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. n Impor tant! The plug-in SIM card and its contacts can be easily damaged by scratches or bending, so be careful when handling, inserting or removi[...]

15 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 tra[...]

16 Memory card LG 500 is equipped on the side with Memory card with a maximum of 512MB capacity . Y ou can use this card to save data files such as MP3 songs. n Note 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[...]

17 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 exte[...]

18 Access Codes Y ou can use the access codes described in this section to avoid unauthorized use of your phone.The access codes can be changed by using the Change Codes feature (Menu 9.5.5). Security code (4 to 8 digits) The security code protects the unauthorized use of your phone. The default security code is set to ‘ 0000 ’ and the security[...]

19 Making a Call 1. Make sure your phone is powered on. 2. Enter a phone number including the area code. To edit a number on the display screen, simply press the C key to erase one digit at a time. ] Press and hold the C key to erase the entire number . 3. Press the S key to call the number . 4. When finished, press the E key . Making a Call by Sen[...]

20 Adjusting the V olume During a call, if you want to adjust the earpiece volume, use the side keys of the phone. In idle mode, you can adjust the ring volume using the side keys. Answering a Call When you receive a call, the phone rings and the flashing phone icon appears on the screen. If the caller can be identified, the caller’ s phone numbe[...]

21 T9 Mode This mode allows you to enter words with only one keystroke per letter . Each key on the keypad has more than one letter . The T9 mode automatically compares your keystrokes with an internal linguistic dictionary to determine the correct word, thus requiring far fewer keystrokes than the traditional ABC mode. ABC Mode This mode allows yo[...]

22 2. Enter the whole word before editing or deleting any keystrokes. 3. Complete each word with a space by pressing the . To delete letters, press C . Press and hold down C to erase the letters continuously . n Notice To exit the text input mode without saving your input,press E . Using the ABC Mode Use the 2 to 9 keys to enter your text. 1. Press[...]

23 Using the 123 (Numbers) Mode The 123 Mode enables you to enter numbers in a text message (a telephone number , for example). Press the keys corresponding to the required digits before manually switching back to the appropriate text entry mode. Using the Symbol Mode The Symbol Mode enables you to enter various symbols or special characters. To en[...]

24 Y our phone offers a set of functions that allow you to customize the phone. These functions are arranged in menus and sub-menus, accessed via the two soft keys marked < and > . Each menu and sub-menu allows you to view and alter the settings of a particular function. The roles of the soft keys vary according to the current context; the la[...]

25 Y our phone provides a number of control functions that you can use during a call. T o access these functions during a call, press the left soft key [ Options ]. During a Call The menu displayed on the handset screen during a call is different than the default main menu displayed when in idle screen, and the options are described below . Making [...]

26 Conference Calls The conference service provides you with the ability to have a simultaneous conversation with more than one caller , if your network service provider supports this feature. A conference call can only be set up when you have one active call and one call on hold, both calls having been answered. Once a conference call is set up, c[...]

27 The following illustration shows the available menu structure and indicates the: ] Number assigned to each menu option. ] Page where you can find the feature description. Menu T ree 1. Multimedia (see page 29) 1.1 Camera / Video 1.1.1 T ake Photo 1.1.2 Record Video 1.1.3 Photo Gallery 1.1.4 Video Gallery 1.1.5 View Online Album 1.1.6 Check Memor[...]

28 7. T ools (see page 49) 7.1 Alarm Clock 7.2 Calendar 7.3 V oice Memo 7.3.1 Record 7.3.2 View List 7.4 Calculator 7.5 Notepad 7.6 World Clock 7.7 Unit Converter 7.8 Infrared 8. Address Book (see page 53) 8.1 Contacts 8.2 New Contact 8.3 Speed Dial List 8.4 Caller Groups 8.5 Copy All Contacts 8.5.1 SIM to Phone 8.5.2 Phone to SIM 8.6 Delete All Co[...]

29 Multimedia Camera / Video Menu 1.1 The integrated camera allows you to take pictures at a maximum resolution 640X480 pixels (also known as VGA). T aking pictures will be more fun thanks to the additional functions such as the 4X Zoom (depending on the resolution), Brightness control, White Balance and Color Effect. And the integrated Flash allow[...]

30 ] Self T imer: Determines the delay time. ] Flash: Allows you to turn the flash on or off. For one touch access, press , while in Camera (or Video) mode. ] Color Effect: Allows you to apply special effect to the picture. Y ou can select from Color / Sepia / Mono. ] Fun Frames: Allows you to use a fun frame. ] Multishot: This feature enables the [...]

31 Photo Gallery (Menu 1.1.3) All the still images taken in the T ake Photo menu are stored in this menu. Y ou can view, organize and send the pictures saved in your phone. Select the picture you want press the left soft key [ Options ] to access the following submenus. ] V iew: Y ou can view one image at a time. ] Send via Multimedia Message: Y ou[...]

32 ] E dit: (Shown in the normal view) After selecting the normal view of an image, you can edit it as follows. After editing, the changed image can be saved by pressing the left soft key [ Save ]. And the original image is retained. • Effect Filters: Y ou can give various effects to the image. After selecting the desired effect from 5 effect fil[...]

33 Multimedia Check Memory (Menu 1.1.6) Y ou can check the current memory status on the phone. MP3 Player Menu 1.2 ] All Songs: This menu allows to view the whole play list in the external memory . ] My Playlist: Y ou can create the own play list with the selected song that you want in the list of All songs menu. ] Audio Settings - Shuffle: Randoml[...]

34 This menu includes functions related to SMS (Short Message Service), MMS (Multimedia Message Service), voice mail, as well as the network’ s service messages. Create New Message Menu 2.1 T ext (Menu 2.1.1) Y ou can write and edit text message. 1. If you want to write a text message, select T ext. 2. To make text input easier , use T9. 3 . Pres[...]

35 Messaging ] Color: Y ou can select Color of the foreground and background. ] Alignment : Y ou can make the message contents aligned Left, Center or Right . ] T9 Languages: Select a T9 input mode. ] Cancel: If you press Cancel while writing a message, you will exit the message section without saving any of the content. Multimedia (Menu 2.1.2) Y o[...]

36 Messaging ] Reply: Y ou can reply to the sender . ] Delete: Y ou can delete the current message. ] Forward: Y ou can forward the selected message to another party . ] Extract: Y ou can extract a picture, video, sound, phone number , email address and URL. They will be saved in My folder or Address Book. ] Call Back: Y ou can call back to the sen[...]

37 Messaging ] Delete: Deletes the message you choose. ] Edit: Edits the message you choose. ] Information: To view the information of the message. ] Delete All: Deletes all messages in the folder . V oice Mail Menu 2.5 This menu provides you with a quick way of accessing your voice mailbox (if provided by your network). Before using this feature, [...]

38 Messaging V oice Mail Number (Menu 2.5.2) Allows you to change the voice mail server number , if necessary . n Note V oice Mail is a network feature. Please contact your service provider for further information. Info Messages Menu 2.6 Info service messages are text messages sent by the network to GSM phone users. They provide general information[...]

39 Messaging ] Edit Subject: Y ou can edit subject. ] Move to: Y ou can move to previous or next slide. ] Delete Slide: Y ou can delete current slides. ] Set Slide Format • Set T imer: Y ou can set timer for slide, text, picture and sound. ] T9 Languages: Select a T9 input mode. ] Exit: Y ou can back to the Message menu. n Note If you select the [...]

40 Messaging If you want to receive it later , the notification message stored in inbox and you can check it later . - Home Network Only: If you select home network only , you receive multimedia messages depends on home network. - Off: Y ou receive only notification message in the inbox and then you can check this notification. ] Access Point: Allo[...]

41 Each type of information is associated with a number , which can be obtained from the service provider . When you receive an info service message, a popup message will indicate a new message receipt or the info service message will be displayed directly . In standby mode, the following options are available when viewing the info service message.[...]

42 Y ou can access various WAP(Wireless Application Protocol) services such as banking, news, weather reports and flight information. These services are specially designed for mobile phones and they are maintained by the W AP service providers. Check the availability of W AP services, pricing and tariffs with your network operator and/or the servic[...]

43 Access Point Menu 3.2 A profile is the network information used to connect to the Internet. The options are: ] Homepage: This setting allows you to enter the address (URL) of a site you want as a homepage. Y ou do not need to type http:// at the front of each URL as the W AP Browser will automatically add it. ] Bearer: Y ou can set the bearer da[...]

44 Allow Cache (Menu 3.3.2) Set a value whether a connection attempt is made through cache or not. n Note A cache is a buffer memory , which is used to store data temporarily. Cookie Settings Menu 3.4 The user information you have accessed is stored in the cookie. ] Delete Cookies: Remove all cookies. ] Allow Cookies: Set a value whether a connecti[...]

45 Java is a technology developed by Sun Microsystems. Similar to the way you would download the Java Applet using the standard Netscape or MS Internet Explorer browsers, Java MIDIet can be downloaded using the W AP enabled phone. Depending on the service provider , all Java based programs such as Java games can be downloaded and run on a phone.Onc[...]

46 Games & Apps Menu 5.1 For further details, see page 45. Ringtones / Audio Menu 5.2 Download Ring T une (Menu 5.2.1) For further details, see page 57 (Menu 9.1.1). My Sounds (Menu 5.2.2) The left soft key [ Options ] will bring up the following options. ] Send via: - T ext Message: A sound file can be sent via SMS. - Multimedia Message: Downl[...]

47 Y ou can check the record of missed, received, and dialed calls only if the network supports the Calling Line Identification (CLI) within the service area. The number and name (if available) are displayed together with the date and time at which the call was made. Y ou can also view call times. Missed Calls Menu 6.1 This option lets you view the[...]

48 Call Duration Menu 6.5 Allows you to view the duration of your incoming and outgoing calls. Y ou can also reset the call times. Recent Calls LG500 ENG Rogers_1026 2005.11.7 10:26 AM ˘ `48[...]

49 Alarm Clock Menu 7.1 Y ou can set up to 5 alarm clocks to go off at a specified time. 1. Select On and enter the alarm time you want. 2. Select the repeat period: Once, Mon~Fri, Mon~Sat, Everyday . 3 . Select the alarm tone you want and press the left soft key [ OK ]. 4. Edit the alarm name and press the left soft key [ OK ]. Calendar Menu 7.2 Y[...]

50 V oice Memo Menu 7.3 The voice memo feature you to record up to 10 voice messages and each memo is up to 20 Seconds. Record (Menu 7.3.1) 1. Y ou can record voice memo in Voice recorder menu and also holding down in the standby mode. 2. Once recording is started, the message Recording and the remaining time is displayed. 3. If you want to finish [...]

51 T ools Notepad Menu 7.5 Y ou can make up to maximum 10 memos. 1. Select a Notepad entry you would like to use. 2. If it is empty , use the left soft key [ W rite ] to add or change information. 3. Input the memo and then press the left soft key [ OK ] W orld Clock Menu 7.6 Y ou can view the time of the world’ s major cities. 1. Scroll through [...]

52 T ools • Configure and activate an IrDA-compliant infrared port on your PC. • Activate the infrared feature on the phone; the symbol appears on the right side at the bottom of the display . • Dial the network service number given to you by the service provider . If there is no communication between your phone and the IrDA-compliant device [...]

53 Y ou can store phone numbers and their corresponding names in the memory of your SIM card. In addition, you can store up to 250 numbers and names in the phone memory . The SIM card and phone memories, although physically separate, are used as if they were a single entity , called the Address Book. Contacts Menu 8.1 1. Y ou can also scroll throug[...]

54 • Adding new entries into SIM memory Y ou can enter a name and number , and select the required group. (Depends on the SIM) • Adding new entries into phone memory Y ou can enter a name, numbers, E-mail address and memo, and select the required group. Speed Dial List Menu 8.3 Y ou can assign any of the keys, 2 to 9 with a name list entry . Y [...]

55 Address Book Copy All Contacts Menu 8.5 Y ou can copy or move entries from the SIM card memory to the phone memory and vice versa. SIM to Phone (Menu 8.5.1) Y ou can copy the entry from the SIM card to phone memory . Phone to SIM (Menu 8.5.2) Y ou can copy the entry from the phone memory to the SIM card. The following options are available: ] Co[...]

56 Address Book Information Menu 8.8 Service Dial Number (Menu 8.8.1) Y ou can view the list of Service Dialing Numbers (SDN) assigned by your network provider (If supported by the SIM card). Such numbers include the emergency , directory assistance and voice mail numbers. 1. Select the Service Dial Number option. 2. The names of the available serv[...]

57 Sounds Menu 9.1 Download Ring T une (Menu 9.1.1) Allows you to download ring tunes. Ringtones (Menu 9.1.2) Shows your list of pre-loaded and downloaded ringtones. Y ou can also play from your ringtone list. V olume (Menu 9.1.3) Allows you to control the ringer , key tone, earpiece, headset and handsfree volume. Ring Alert T ype (Menu 9.1.4) Allo[...]

58 Banner (Menu 9.2.5) If you select On , you can edit the text which is displayed in standby mode. Theme (Menu 9.2.6) Y ou can choose 3 kinds of color schemes. Information Box (Menu 9.2.7) Y ou can preview the current state of the selected menu before the menu is selected. The information is shown at bottom of the display . Date & T ime Menu 9[...]

59 Settings ] All Fax Calls: Diverts to a number with a fax connection unconditionally . • Activate: Activates the corresponding service. - To V oice Mail Center: Forwards to voice mail center . This function does not include All Data Calls and All Fax Calls menus. - To Other Number: Inputs the number for diverting. - To Favorite Number: Y ou can[...]

60 Settings Select Line (Menu 9.4.7) This setting is shown only if the SIM card supports two subscriber numbers, that is, two phone lines. Select which phone line ( Line 1 or Line 2 ) you want to use for making calls and sending short messages. Calls on both lines can be answered irrespective of the selected line. n Note Y ou will not be able to ma[...]

61 Settings Call Barring Service (Menu 9.5.3) Call barring allows you to restrict from making and receiving calls with your phone. For this function, you need the barring password, which you can obtain from your service provider . The following options are available: ] All Outgoing Calls: Calls cannot be made. ] Outgoing International: Internationa[...]

62 Settings n Note PIN: Personal Identification Number . Connection Menu 9.6 Depending on ENS (Enhanced Network Selection) function and “PLMN Mode” in SIM, Network Selection menu appears or disappears. Network (Menu 9.6.1) The Network Selection feature allows you to indicate how the network you will use is selected when roaming outside your hom[...]

63 Settings The default setting is “ America (850/1900) ” so in order to switch to the European frequency , simply select the “ Europe (1800) ” option from the World Phone Setting menu. After the selection, turn the phone off and on again to begin using the new frequency setting. When traveling to different parts of the world, you must alwa[...]

64 Q How do I view the list of outgoing calls, incoming calls and missed calls? A Press the S key . Q How do I clear all call history? A Press the left soft key [ Menu ] and then the 4 4 key . Q Why is the connection inconsistent or not audible in certain areas? A When frequency environment is unstable in a certain area, connection may be inconsist[...]

65 Q Why does the battery life get shorter in standby mode? A The battery is worn out. As time passes, the battery life gradually becomes shorter . If the battery lasts about half the amount of time as when first purchased, it’ s time to purchase a new battery . Q Why does the battery run out so quickly during normal use? A It is due to the user [...]

66 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 S[...]

67 pointed up and over your shoulder . T ips on Efficient Operation For your phone to operate most efficiently: ] Do not touch the antenna unnecessarily when the phone is in use. Contact with the antenna affects call quality and may cause the phone to operate at a higher power level than otherwise needed. Driving Check the laws and regulations on t[...]

68 Safety Guidelines ] If you have any reason to suspect that interference is taking place, turn your phone OFF immediately . Hearing Aids Some digital wireless phones may interfere with some hearing aids. In the event of such interference, you may want to consult your service provider . Other Medical Devices If you use any other personal medical d[...]

69 Safety Guidelines Potentially Explosive Atmosphere T urn your phone OFF when in any area with a potentially explosive atmosphere and obey all signs and instructions. Sparks in such areas could cause an explosion or fire resulting in bodily injury or even death. Areas with a potentially explosive atmosphere are often, but not always, marked clear[...]

70 Safety Guidelines ] Replace the battery when it no longer provides acceptable performance. The battery can be recharged several hundred times before replacement. ] Recharge the battery after long periods of non-use to maximize battery life. ] Battery life will vary due to usage patterns and environmental conditions. ] Use of extended backlightin[...]

71 Safety Guidelines ] The data saved in your phone might be deleted due to careless use, repair of the phone, or upgrade of the software. Please backup your important phone numbers. (Ring tones, text messages, voice messages, pictures, and videos could also be deleted.) The manufacturer is not liable for damage due to the loss of data. ] When you [...]

72 Safety Guidelines also emit very low levels of RF when in the standby mode. Whereas high levels of RF can produce health effects (by heating tissue), exposure to low level RF that does not produce heating effects causes no known adverse health effects. Many studies of low level RF exposures have not found any biological effects. Some studies hav[...]

73 Safety Guidelines ] Environmental Protection Agency ] Occupational Safety and Health Administration (Administración de la seguridad y salud laborales) ] Occupational Safety and Health Administration ] National T elecommunications and Information Administration The National Institutes of Health participates in some interagency working group acti[...]

74 Safety Guidelines 4. What are the results of the research done already? The research done thus far has produced conflicting results, and many studies have suffered from flaws in their research methods. Animal experiments investigating the effects of radiofrequency energy (RF) exposures characteristic of wireless phones have yielded conflicting r[...]

75 Safety Guidelines time of exposure to a cancer -causing agent and the time tumors develop - if they do- may be many , many years. The interpretation of epidemiological studies is hampered by difficulties in measuring actual RF exposure during day-to-day use of wireless phones.Many factors affect this measurement, such as the angle at which the p[...]

76 Safety Guidelines exposure from wireless telephones is set at a Specific Absorption Rate (SAR) of 1.6 watts per kilogram (1.6 W/kg). The FCC limit is consistent with the safety standards developed by the Institute of Electrical and Electronic Engineering (IEEE) and the National Council on Radiation Protection and Measurement. The exposure limit [...]

77 Safety Guidelines Safety Guidelines exposure to radiofrequency energy (RF), the measures described above would apply to children and teenagers using wireless phones. Reducing the time of wireless phone use and increasing the distance between the user and the RF source will reduce RF exposure. Some groups sponsored by other national governments h[...]

78 Safety Guidelines (EMI) of implanted cardiac pacemakers and defibrillators from wireless telephones. This test method is now part of a standard sponsored by the Association for the Advancement of Medical instrumentation (AAMI). The final draft, a joint effort by the FDA, medical device manufacturers, and many other groups, was completed in late [...]

79 Safety Guidelines Consumer Information on SAR (Specific Absorption Rate) This Model Phone Meets the Government’ s Requirements for Exposure to Radio Waves. Y our wireless phone is a radio transmitter and receiver . It is designed and manufactured not to exceed the emission limits for exposure to radio frequency (RF) energy set by the Federal C[...]

80 Safety Guidelines The FCC has granted an Equipment Authorization for this model phone with all reported SAR levels evaluated as in compliance with the FCC RF emission guidelines. SAR information on this model phone is on file with the FCC and can be found under the Display Grant section of http://www .fcc.gov/oet/fccid after searching on FCC ID [...]

81 Call Barring Ability to restrict outgoing and incoming calls. Call Divert Ability to reroute calls to another number . Call Waiting Ability to inform users that they have an incoming call when engaged on another call. GPRS (General Packet Radio Service) GPRS guaranties continuous connection to the Internet for mobile phone and computer users. It[...]

82 Phone Password Security code used to unlock the phone when you have selected the option to lock it automatically each time it switches on. Roaming Use of your phone when you are outside your home area (when traveling for example). SIM (Subscriber Identification Module) Card containing a chip with all the information required to operate the phone[...]

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