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LG is now running a product authentication program. To make sure your handset is a genuine product of LG, ONLY one SMS containing the IMEI No. of your purchased handset will be automatically sent to LG on the date of purchase.
Important notice Please check to see if any 2. Optimising Battery Life problems you have encountered You can extend your battery's with your phone are described life by turning off features that in this section, before taking the you don't need to run constantly phone in for service or calling a in the background.
To check the battery charge 3. Installing an Open level Source OS On the home screen, touch If you install an open source Applications tab and select OS on your phone, and do not Settings> About phone> use the OS provided by the Status.
Important notice If you haven’t created a Google 4. Using Unlock pattern account on the phone or you Set unlock pattern to secure your forgot it, you need to perform a phone. Opens a set of screens factory reset. In case of PIN or that guide you through drawing a Password lock, their is no option screen unlock pattern.
+ Home + Down volume configure your phone so it can key at the same time (for 10 connect to them. seconds), the phone will turn Turn off Wi-Fi when you're not on and perform factory reset using it, to extend the life of your immediately.
Important notice a password or other WARNING: credentials. (Ask your network Do not insert or remove the administrator for details.) memory card when the phone The Status bar displays icons is on. Otherwise, it may damage that indicate Wi-Fi status. the memory card as well as your phone, and the data 7.
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9. Copy LG PC Suite from microSD memory card SD Card Insert your microSD memory The LG PC Suite IV is a program card on your phone. ( It may that helps you connect your already be inserted on your mobile phone to a PC using phone.)
NOTE: To synchronize your phone USB icon. via USB cable with your PC, you • Choose USB Connected and need to install the LG PC suite Mount. program on your PC. You can download this program from • You can view the mass the LG website (www.lg.com)
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Use the USB cable with Safely disconnect the USB your phone to connect the device on your computer. phone to a USB port on your Open the Notification drawer computer. You receive a and touch Turn off USB notification that the USB is storage.
Important notice 11. Unlock screen when 13. When Screen freezes using data connection If the phone does not respond to Your display will go dark if user input or the screen freezes: untouched for a period of time Remove the battery, insert it when using data connection.
Tip! Press Menu key whenever you tap an application to check what options are available. Tip! LG-P500 does not support Video call. Tip! If LG-P500 has errors when you use it or you can not turn it on, remove battery ,install it again and turn it on after 5 seconds.
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Getting to know your phone Stereo earphone Power/Lock key connector Volume keys - On the home screen: controls ringer volume. - During a call: controls your earpiece volume. - When playing a track: controls volume continuously. Charger, micro USB cable Microphone connector Camera lens...
Slide the SIM card into the Installing the SIM card SIM card holder. Make sure and battery the gold contact area on the Before you can start exploring card is facing downwards. your new phone, you’ll need to set It up. To insert the SIM card and battery: To remove the back cover, Hold the phone on your hand...
Getting to know your phone Replace the back cover of the Installing the memory phone. card To store 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: Turn the phone off before inserting or removing 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. Formatting the memory card Your memory card may already be formatted.
Lock your phone on the screen. When you are not using LG- Caution: Before you set an P500, Press the power key to unlock pattern, you need to lock your phone. This helps create your Gmail account first. prevent accidental presses and Caution: If there are more than 5 saves battery power.
Unlock screen last screen you were working. Whenever your LG-P500 is not in use, it will return to the lock Home screen screen. Touch the lock icon and Simply swipe your finger to the drag your finger to the right to left or right to view them.
Your Home screen <Android 2.2> Getting back to a recently used applications Touch and hold the Home key. The screen will show you a pop Wi-Fi Bluetooth Ring connection up with icons of applications that you've used recently. Notification drawer The notification drawer runs across the top of your screen.
automatically on the screen Google Account when you need to enter text. To Set-up manually display the keyboard, The first time you open the simply touch a text field where Google application on your you want to enter text. phone, you will be required to Phone Keypad sign in with your existing Google account.
Touch Excuse button if you want from services like Gmail. The to send one. Email application supports the following account types: POP3, Messaging IMAP and Exchange. Your LG-P500 combines SMS and MMS into one intuitive, easy-to-use menu.
Camera Getting to know the viewfinder Brightness – This defines and controls of the amount of sunlight entering the image. Slide the brightness indicator along the bar, towards “-” for a lower brightness image, or towards “+” for a higher brightness image. Zoom –...
Camera Once you’ve taken the photo Touch to share your Share photo via Bluetooth, Email, Gmail, Messaging or Picasa. NOTE: Additional charges may apply when MMS messages are send or downloaded while roaming. Touch to use the image Set as as Contact icon or Wallpaper.
ThinkFree Office Using options Press the Menu key to view ThinkFree Office allows you options. to read documents, and provides limited edit functions New window – Open a new window. for Microsoft Word, Excel and PowerPoint. But You can not edit Bookmark –...
To connect to Wi-Fi Wi-Fi Tethering Choose Wi-Fi network you want Use your LG-P500 as portable to connect. If you see Wi-Fi hotspot or share LG- you need to enter password to P500's data connection via usb connect. Settings > Wireless & network settings >...
index.jsp → select country and DivX Mobile language. ® ABOUT DIVX VIDEO: DivX is a This Feature allows you to digital video format created by update the firmware of your DivX, Inc. This is an official DivX phone to the latest version ®...
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Accessories These Accessories are available for use with the LG-P500. (Items described below may be optional.) Charger Data cable Connect your LG-P500 and Battery User Guide Learn more about your LG- P500. Stereo headset NOTE: Always use genuine LG accessories.
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> select OK >Open damage to the phone. folder to view files. How to play music/video If you didn't install LG Android Platform Driver on your PC, you files in the phone need set it manually. Playing music files...
You can send data via Bluetooth PC using the USB cable. by running a corresponding application, not from Bluetooth If the connection of LG-P500 menu, unlike regular mobile phone (using the USB cable) phones. is detected by Mobile Sync for Android, click "Sync"...
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* Exporting contacts: Run the "Bluetooth settings". Contacts application. Touch - If you want to search for this the address you want to export phone from other devices, to. Press Menu and Select go to "Settings" > "Wireless Share > Bluetooth > Check &...