General Inquiries <LG Customer Information Center> 0844-847-5847 * Make sure the number is correct before making a call. GT500 User Guide ENGLISH P/N : MMBB0343001 (1.1) G...
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This device uses non-harmonised frequency and is WiFi intended for use in all European countries. The WLAN can be operated in the EU without restriction (WLAN) indoors, but cannot be operated outdoors in France. Bluetooth QD ID B015339...
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Some of the contents in this manual may differ from your phone depending on the software of the phone or your service provider. GT500 User Guide...
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Congratulations on your purchase of the advanced and compact GT500 phone by LG, designed to operate with the latest digital mobile communication technology. Disposal of your old appliance When this crossed-out wheeled bin symbol is attached to a product it means the product is covered by the European Directive 2002/96/EC.
Speed dialling ... 23 Making a second call ... 23 Turning off DTMF ... 2 Viewing your call logs ... 2 LG GT500 | User Guide Using call divert ... 25 Using call barring ... 25 Changing the common call setting ...
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Changing your multimedia message settings ... 38 Changing your other settings ... 39 Camera ... 0 Taking a quick photo ... 0 Once you’ve taken the photo ... 1 Getting to know the viewfinder ... 2 Using the flash ... 3 Adjusting the exposure ...
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Using the stopwatch ... 75 Adding a city to your world time .. 76 Jogging Buddy ... 76 PC Sync ... 77 Installing LG PC Suite on your computer ... 77 Connecting your phone and PC ... 77 Backing up and restoring your phone’s information ...
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The web ... 81 web’n’walk ... 81 Mobile TV ... 81 Mobile Jukebox (Dependent on network service)... 81 Using your phone as a modem ... 82 Internet ... 83 Accessing the web ... 83 Adding and accessing your bookmarks ... 83 Using RSS reader ...
Dials a phone number and answers incoming calls. WARNING: Placing a heavy object on the phone or sitting on it while it is in your pocket can damage the phone’s LCD and touch screen functionality. LG GT500 | User Guide...
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Micro SD memory card socket Charger, Cable, Handsfree connector TIP: To connect the USB cable, wait until the phone has powered up and has registered to the network. Side keys • When the screen is idle: volume of key tone and ringtone.
Installing the SIM and battery Remove the battery cover Press and hold down the battery release button at the top of the phone and lift off the battery cover. Remove the battery Hold the top edge of the battery and lift it from the battery compartment.
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To remove the SIM card, pull it gently in the opposite direction. LG GT500 | User Guide Install the battery Insert the top of the battery first into the top edge of the battery compartment.
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Slide back the cover of the charger socket on the side of your GT500. Insert the charger and plug into a mains electricity socket. Your GT500 will need to be charged until a message reading “Battery full” appears on screen.
Memory card Installing a memory card You can expand the memory space available on your phone using a memory card. The GT500 will support up to a 8GB memory card. NOTE: A memory card is an optional accessory. Open the memory card cover.
NOTE: If your memory card has existing content on, it will automatically be filed in the correct folder, for example, videos will be stored in the My Videos folder. Transferring your contacts To transfer your contacts from your SIM to your phone: From the Call &...
Contacts Call Log Messaging Email Dialing Video call Utilities Internet Navigation Organiser Alarm Calendar Voice recorder Tools LG GT500 | User Guide Entertainment web’n’walk Mobile Jukebox Mobile TV Camera My stuff Music Games&apps FM radio Settings Profiles Display settings Phone settings...
When the screen light is off, either press the power key or hold down the Unlock key on the touch screen to return the home screen. • Whenever your GT500 is not in use, it will return to the lock screen as default.
Touch to access the Messaging options menu. From here you can create a new SMS or multimedia message. LG GT500 | User Guide Touch to open your contacts. To search for the number you want to call, enter the name of the contact using the touchpad.
The status bar The status bar uses various icons to indicate things like signal strength, new messages and battery life as well as telling you whether your Bluetooth or GPRS is active. Below is a table which explains the meaning of icons you’re likely to see in the status bar.
External Memory, Profile, MP3, Bluetooth and Wi-Fi status. You can set Profile type, play/pause MP3 and activate/deactivate Bluetooth and Wi-Fi. LG GT500 | User Guide Using the Multitasking function Press the multitasking hard key to open the Multitasking menu.
Calls Making a call or video call Touch to open the keypad. Key in the number using the keypad. To delete a digit press the clear key. Touch the hard key to initiate the call. To end the call press the hard key.
Adjusting the call volume To adjust the volume during a call, use the up and down button on the right side of the phone. Speed dialling You can assign a frequently-called contact to a speed dial number. From the home screen touch to open Contacts.
To turn it off during a call (to make a note of a number for example) touch and select DTMF off. LG GT500 | User Guide Viewing your call logs and select Call & Touch message and tap Call Log.
Using call divert , select Settings and Touch choose Call settings. Touch Call divert and choose Video calls and/or Voice calls. Choose whether to divert all calls, when the line is busy, when there is no answer or when you are not reachable.
Auto redial - Slide the switch left for On or right for Off. LG GT500 | User Guide Answer mode - Choose whether to answer the phone using the send key or any key.
Changing your video call settings , select Call settings Touch and choose Video call settings. Choose the settings for your video calling. Determine whether to Use private image and select one, and/or switch on the mirror to see yourself on screen when making a video call.
Creating a group From the home screen touch and select the Call & message tab. Touch Contacts and select Groups. Touch Select Create new group. Enter a name for your new group. Touch Save. NOTE: If you delete a group, the contacts which were assigned to that group will not be lost.
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- Send all of your contacts to another device using Bluetooth. You will be prompted to turn on Bluetooth if you select this option. LG GT500 | User Guide Clear contacts - Delete all your contacts. Touch Yes if you are sure...
Messaging Messaging Your GT500 combines SMS and MMS into one intuitive and easy to use menu. There are two ways to enter the messaging centre: From the home screen, touch or touch , then select Call & message and choose Messaging.
To enter a space touch to toggle between capital letters and lowercase in each text entry mode. LG GT500 | User Guide T9 predictive In T9 mode you will see T9 mode uses a built-in dictionary to recognise words you’re writing...
Message folders You’ll recognise the folder structure used on your GT500, which is fairly self-explanatory. New message - Open a new blank message. Inbox - All the messsages you receive are placed into your inbox From here you can view, delete and more, see Managing your messages below for details.
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Save to server - Choose whether to save your emails to the server. For IMAP accounts copies are always saved. LG GT500 | User Guide Save sent mail into - Select whether to save sent emails (when the mailbox type is set to IMAP).
You can also attach images, videos, sounds or other file types. Touch Send and your email will be sent. TIP! You can upload Word, Excel, PowerPoint and PDF documents to your GT500 so you can review them on the move.
LG GT500 | User Guide Retrieve interval - Choose how often your GT500 checks for new email messages. Note: Additional cost may occur when it is checked for new emails or when they are downloaded.
Emoticons. to, Add emoticon, Touch Delete or Delete all emoticons. Changing your text message settings Your GT500 message settings are pre-defined so that you can send messages immediately. These settings can be changed according to your preferences. TIP! To scroll through a list...
Multiple SMS or as MMS. LG GT500 | User Guide Changing your multimedia message settings Your GT500 message settings are pre-defined so that you can send messages immediately. These settings can be changed according to your preferences. then choose Settings Touch and Multimedia message.
Delivery report - Choose to allow and/or request a delivery report. Read reply - Choose to allow and/ or send a read reply. Priority - Choose the priority level of your MMS. Validity period - Choose how long your message is stored at the message centre.
Position the phone so you can see the subject of your photo in the focus box. When the focus box turns green, the camera has focused on your subject. Press the capture button fully. LG GT500 | User Guide...
Once you’ve taken the photo Your captured photo will appear on the screen. The image name is shown with four icons on the right- hand side. IMG002.jpg Saved Touch to send the photo as a Message, Email or Bluetooth. See Sending a message and Sending and receiving your files using Bluetooth.
Simply touch the centre of the viewfi nder once. To recall the options touch the screen again. LG GT500 | User Guide Zoom Macro - Switch on take close up shot. Flash - See Using the flash.
Using the flash The default flash setting is auto, but there are other options. Select from the left side of the viewfinder to enter the flash sub-menu. There are three flash options: Auto - Your camera will assess the light available for a good picture and use the flash as necessary.
After selecting the option, touch the OK button. Swap cam - For self portraits, switch to the LG GT500‘s inner camera. Image size - Change the size of the photo to save memory space or to take an appropriately sized picture for a contact.
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Image quality - Choose between Super fine, Fine and Normal. The finer the quality, the sharper the photo. However, the file size will increase as a result, which means you’ll be able to store fewer photos in your memory. Auto focus - Select the way the camera will focus.
Using the viewfinder, touch in the left corner. Select Image size from the Preview menu. LG GT500 | User Guide Select a pixel value from the six options (5M: 2592x1944, 3M: 2048x1536, 2M: 1600x1200, 1M: 1280x960, 640x480, 320x240) or choose the predefined wallpaper size.
Using the inner camera Your LG GT500 has an inner 60x80 camera for both video calls and taking photos. To switch to the inner camera then select Swap cam touch from the Preview menu. After a few seconds you’ll see yourself in the viewfinder.
To pause the video touch and resume by selecting Touch on the screen or press the capture button a second time to stop recording. LG GT500 | User Guide...
After shooting a video A still image representing your video will appear on the screen. The name of the video will be shown on the bottom of the screen, along with four icons on the right-hand side. Touch to play the video. Touch to send the video as a Message, Email or Bluetooth.
You can close all the shortcut options for a clearer viewfi nder screen. Simply touch the centre of the viewfi nder once. To recall the options touch the screen again. LG GT500 | User Guide Brightness - See Adjusting the Brightness. Zoom - Touch to zoom in or zoom out.
Using the viewfinder, touch Settings to open all the advanced settings options. After selecting the option, touch the OK button. Swap cam - Switch to your LG GT500’s inner camera to record yourself on video. See Using the inner video camera.
Voice - Choose Mute to record a video without sound. Hide icons - Select whether to hide the icons on the camera menu automatically or manually. LG GT500 | User Guide Reset settings - Reset all the video camera settings. Changing the video image...
Using the inner video camera Your LG GT500 has an inner camera for both video calls and recording videos. To switch to the inner camera, then select Swap cam.
Video camera Watching your saved videos In the viewfinder, touch Your gallery will appear on the screen. Touch a video once to bring it to the front of the gallery. It start to play automatically. LG GT500 | User Guide...
Your photos and videos Viewing your photos and videos Touch on the camera preview screen. Your gallery will appear on the screen. Touch the video or photo to open it fully. TIP! Flick left or right to view other photos or videos. TIP! To delete a photo or video, open it and select...
Adding writing on a picture. See Adding text to a photo. LG GT500 | User Guide Decorate your photo with stamps. Choose from the different stamps and touch your photo where you want to place them.
Erase the editing you have done to the photo. Touch to open further effect options including Rotate. There are also more advanced editing options. See Adding a colour accent and Swapping the colours in a photo. Touch to apply the effect options to a photo.
Drag the box over the area you want to crop. When you are finished with your selection, touch LG GT500 | User Guide Adding a colour accent to a photo From the editing screen, touch Choose Colour Accent.
Swapping colours in a photo From the editing screen, touch Choose Colour swapping. Select part of the photo. A traced line will appear around everything in that area which is the same or a similar colour. For example, someone’s hair or jumper.
for a device to send the picture Note: Additional cost may occur when sending multimedia messages or emails. Using an image You can choose images to use as wallpapers and screensavers or even to identify a caller. then Entertainment. Touch Touch My stuff then My images.
The My sounds folder contains the Downloaded sounds, Default sounds and Voice recordings. From here you can manage, send or set sounds as ringtones. LG GT500 | User Guide Using a sound then Entertainment. Touch Touch My stuff then My sounds.
TIP! GT500 supports both DivX & Xvid video format playback to ensure greater content availability. Using options while video is paused Touch while in pause mode and choose from: Send - Send the video in a message, email or via Bluetooth.
Sort by - Sort the games and applications by Date, Size or Name. File info. - View the game information. LG GT500 | User Guide Flash contents The Flash contents folder contains all of your default and downloaded SWF files.
Bluetooth is probably the easiest way to transfer a file from your computer to your phone. You can also use LG PC Suite via your sync cable. To transfer using Bluetooth: Make sure your phone and computer have Bluetooth switched on and are visible to one another.
LG GT500 | User Guide Music Your LG GT500 has a built-in music player so you can play all your favourite tracks. To access your favourite tracks. To access the music player, touch Entertainment and Music.
The easiest way to transfer music onto your phone is via Bluetooth or your sync cable. You can also use LG PC Suite. To transfer using Bluetooth: Make sure both devices have Bluetooth switched on and are visible to one another.
Touch Music, then Playlists. Touch then Delete or Delete all to delete all of the playlists. Using the radio Your LG GT500 has an FM radio feature so you can tune into your favourite stations to listen to on the move.
Searching for stations You can tune radio stations into your phone by searching for them either manually or automatically. They will then be saved to specific channel numbers so you don’t have to keep re-tuning. To auto tune: then Entertainment. Touch Touch FM radio then Touch Auto scan then Yes.
Set Alarm and Repeat. Select Save and your event will be saved in the calendar. A square colour cursor will mark LG GT500 | User Guide the day that any events have been saved to and a bell will ring at the start time of your event, so that you can stay organised.
Adding an item to your To do list From the home screen select then touch Utilities and choose Organiser. Select To do and touch Add to Set the date for the task, add notes and select a priority level: High, Medium or Low. Save your task by selecting Save.
Finally you can set the snooze interval at 5, 10, 20, 30 minutes, 1hour or off. Once you have set your alarm, touch Save. LG GT500 | User Guide To power off the alarm, you can choose snooze or stop. TIP! Touch on/off icon on the right hand side of the alarm.
Voice recorder Use your voice recorder to record voice memos or other sounds. then Utilities. Touch Touch Voice recorder then and choose from: Settings > Duration – Set the recording duration. Choose from MMS, 1 min or No limit. Settings > Quality – Select the sound quality.
Send, Files, Delete, Use as (to use the recording as your ringtone), Settings or Go to sounds. LG GT500 | User Guide Using your calculator From the home screen select , then touch Utilities and choose Tools.
Converting a unit From the home screen select , then touch Utilities and choose Tools. Select Converter. Choose whether you would like to convert Currency, Surface, Length, Weight, Temperature, Volume or Velocity. You can then select the unit, and enter the value you would like to convert from, followed by the unit you would like to convert to.
Touch the city to select it, and it will be added to your World time list. Jogging Buddy Whether walking, running or jogging, GT500 provides up-to- the-second information including distance and time, and keeps an exercise log for you using advanced GPS technology.
Connectivity. Select USB connection mode and click OK. Insert the supplied CD into your PC. Click on the LG PC Suite Installer which will appear on your screen. Select the language you would like the installer to run in and click OK.
All of the documents, flash contents, images, sounds and videos you have saved onto your phone will be displayed on the screen in the LG Phone folder. TIP! Viewing the contents of your phone on your PC helps you to arrange files, organise documents and remove contents you no longer need.
Synchronising your contacts Connect your phone to your PC. Click on the Manage Contacts icon. Your PC will now import and display all contacts saved to your SIM card and handset. Click on File and select Save. You can now select where you would like to save your contacts to.
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NOTE: Mass storage backs up content saved on your memory card only, not your handset memory. To transfer the content of your handset memory (e.g. contacts) you’ll need to synchronise using PC Sync. LG GT500 | User Guide...
The web web’n’walk Going online with your mobile phone has never been this easy. web ‘n’ walk is your internet portal from T-Mobile. web’n’walk can be easily accessed from Entertainment menu tab by touching the web ‘n’ walk icon. Mobile TV (Dependent on network service) With Mobile TV, a service offered by T-Mobile, you never have to worry...
The web Using your phone as a modem Your GT500 can work as a modem for your PC, giving you email and internet access even when you can’t connect using wires. You can use either the USB cable or Bluetooth.
Internet Internet gives you a fast, full colour world of games, music, news, sport, entertainment and loads more, straight to your mobile phone. Wherever you are and whatever you’re into. Accessing the web From the home screen select then touch Utilities and choose Internet.
The RSS reader checks the user’s subscribed feeds regularly for new content, downloading any updates that it finds. LG GT500 | User Guide Saving a page Access a webpage as described above. and select Save this Touch page.
Accessing a saved page From the home screen select then touch Utilities and choose Internet. Select Saved pages. Select the page you would like to view and it will open. Viewing your browser history From the home screen select then touch Utilities and choose Internet.
Settings Within this folder you can adapt your settings to make your GT500 personal to you. Changing your screen settings then choose Settings. Touch Touch Display settings and then choose from: Wallpaper - Choose the theme for your home screen.
Changing your phone settings Enjoy the freedom of adapting how your GT500 works to your own preferences. TIP! To scroll through a list of options, touch the last item visible and slide your fi nger up the screen. The list will move up so more items are visible.
LG GT500 | User Guide Touch then Settings. Touch Phone settings then Connectivity. Network settings - Your GT500 connects automatically to your preferred network. To change these settings use this option. Internet profile - Set the profiles for connecting to the internet.
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USB connection mode - Synchronise your GT500 using the LG PC Suite software to copy files from your phone. If you use Music sync with Windows Media Player, select Music sync in this menu.
Java settings - Allows you to set Profiles. Using memory manager Your GT500 has three memories available: the phone, the SIM Card and an external memory card (you may need to purchase the memory card separately). You can...
If you have already paired the Bluetooth device, your GT500 will not automatically search for other Bluetooth devices. If not, your GT500 will search for other Bluetooth enabled devices within range. Choose the device you want to send the file to and touch Select.
Bluetooth address. LG GT500 | User Guide Pairing with another Bluetooth device By pairing your GT500 and another device, you can set up a passcode protected connection. This means your pairing is more secure. Check your Bluetooth is On and Visible.
Follow the instructions that came with your headset to place your headset in pairing mode and pair your devices. Touch Ask always or Allow without ask and touch Yes to Connect now Your GT500 will automatically switch to Headset profile.
Internet wirelessly. Wi- Fi is faster and has a greater range than Bluetooth wireless technology. NOTE: GT500 supports WEP, WPA-PSK/2 encryption not EAP encryption. If your Wi-Fi service provider or network administrator sets the encryption for network security, you should fill in the key in the pop-up window.
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connecting to the AP that has the Security type. If the AP does not support the DHCP, it is possible to connect to the AP by using the static IP. Description of each field in the Wi-Fi profile. Network name: SSID (ID) Security type: WEP, WPA-PSK/2 support.
Software Upgrade Software Upgrade LG Mobile Phone Software Upgrade Program For more information on installing and using this program, please visit http://update.lgmobile.com. This feature allows you to upgrade your software to the latest version quickly and conveniently by help of the Internet without needing to visit our service centre.
Accessories These accessories were supplied with GT500. Charger Battery Stereo headset NOTE: • Always use genuine LG accessories. • Failure to do this may invalidate your warranty. • Accessories may be different in different regions; please check with our regional service company or agent for further inquires.
LG GT500 | User Guide Technical data General Product name : GT500 System : GSM / W-CDMA Ambient Temperatures Max : + 50 °C (discharging), + 5 °C (charging) Min : - 10 °C (discharging),...
Declaration of Conformity Suppliers Details Name LG Electronics Inc Address LG Electronics Inc. LG Twin Towers 20, Yeouido-dong, Yeongdeungpo-gu, Seoul, Korea 150-721 Product Details Product Name GSM / W-CDMA Terminal Equipment Model Name GT500 Trade Name Applicable Standards Details R&TTE Directive 1999/5/EC EN 301 489-01 V1.6.1, EN 301 489-07 V1.3.1...
Exposure to radio frequency energy Radio wave exposure and Specific Absorption Rate (SAR) information This mobile phone model GT500 has been designed to comply with applicable safety requirements for exposure to radio waves. These requirements are based on scientific...
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Product care and maintenance WARNING Only use batteries, chargers and accessories approved for use with this particular phone model. The use of any other types may invalidate any approval or warranty applying to the phone, and may be dangerous. • Do not disassemble this unit.
Do not expose the phone to liquid or moisture. • Use the accessories like earphones cautiously. Do not touch the antenna unnecessarily. LG GT500 | User Guide Efficient phone operation Electronics devices All mobile phones may get interference, which could affect performance.
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• Use a hands-free kit, if available. • Pull off the road and park before making or answering a call if driving conditions so require. • RF energy may affect some electronic systems in your vehicle such as car stereos and safety equipment.
You do not need to completely discharge the battery before recharging. Unlike other battery systems, there is no memory effect that could compromise the battery’s performance. • Use only LG batteries and chargers. LG chargers are designed to maximize the battery life.
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Do not dispose as household waste. • If you need to replace the battery, take it to the nearest authorized LG Electronics service point or dealer for assistance. • Always unplug the charger from the wall socket after the phone is...
Charge limit reached On/Off key pressed too briefly Phone cannot Battery empty be switched on Battery contacts dirty LG GT500 | User Guide Possible Corrective measures Make sure that the SIM card is correctly inserted. Move higher to a window or open space.
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Check the battery contacts, clean them if necessary. Plug in to a different socket or check voltage. If the charger does not warm up, replace it. Only use original LG accessories. Replace battery. Reconnection to another service provider is automatic. Check settings.
(7) During the warranty period LG or its authorised service agent will repair or replace at LG’s sole discretion a defective product. A repaired or replaced product will not be given a prolonged or renewed warranty period.
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(3) Breakage or damage to antennas unless caused directly by defects in material or workmanship. (4) A warranty repair if the Customer Service Department at LG or other agreed service agent was not notified by the consumer of the alleged defect or malfunction of the product during the applicable limited warranty period.