Summary of Contents for LG GD900 Titanium - GD900 Crystal Cell Phone 1.5 GB
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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. GD900 User Guide...
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Congratulations on your purchase of the advanced and compact GD900 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.
............3 Making a second call ......27 Changing your other settings ..... Turning off DTMF ........28 Using call divert ........29 Using call barring ........29 Changing the common call setting ..30 Changing your video call settings ..31 LG GD900 | User Guide...
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Get creative Adjusting the volume when viewing a video ............61 Camera ............5 Setting a photo as wallpaper ....62 Taking a quick photo ......5 Editing your photos ........62 Once you’ve taken the photo .....6 Adding text to a photo ......6 Getting to know the viewfinder ..7 Adding an effect to a photo ....6 Using the flash ..........8 Cropping a photo ........6...
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Adding a city to your world clock ..88 Creating a movie ........77 PC Suite ............89 Music ............78 Installing the LG PC Suite on your Transferring music onto your phone 78 computer ............89 Playing a song ..........79 Connecting your phone and PC..90 Creating a playlist ........79...
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Using iSync ..........92 Wi-Fi ............106 DivX Converter .........93 Software Update ........108 The web Accessories ........ 109 Browser ............9 Network service ....... 110 Accessing the web ........9 Adding and accessing bookmarks ..9 Technical data ......110 Using the RSS reader ......95 Guidelines Accessing a saved page ......95 Guidelines for safe and efficient...
Putting a heavy object on the phone or sitting on it can damage its LCD and touch screen functionality. Do not cover the protection film on proximity sensor of LCD. It can be caused the malfunction of sensor. LG GD900 | User Guide...
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Volume keys Handsfree or Stereo earphone connector/ • When the screen is idle: Charger, Data cable key tone volume. (USB cable) • During a call: earpiece volume. TIP: Before • When playing a connecting the track: controls volume USB cable, wait continuously.
Installing the SIM and battery Remove the battery cover WARNING: Do not remove Use your thumbnail to open the the battery when the phone battery release button on the is switched on, as this may bottom of the phone and lift off damage the phone.
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To remove the SIM the battery contacts align with card, gently push it until it clicks. the phone’s terminals. Press the Gently pull it out. bottom of the battery down until it clips into place. LG GD900 | User Guide...
Charging your phone Slide back the cover of the charger connector on the side of your GD900. Insert the charger and plug it into a mains electricity socket. Your GD900 must be charged until the “Battery full“ message appears on the screen. NOTE: The battery must be fully charged initially to improve battery lifetime.
Slide the memory card into the slot at the top, until it clicks into place. Make sure the gold contact area is facing downwards. WARNING: Slide into the memory card to the slot, otherwise, the card can be damaged. LG GD900 | User Guide...
Formatting the memory card Transferring your contacts Your memory card may already be To transfer your contacts from your formatted. If it isn’t, you will need SIM to your phone: to format it before you can start to From the Communication tab, use it.
Dialling Games & Apps Video call FM radio Google Movie maker uTiliTieS SeTTingS Alarms Profiles Organiser Screen settings Memo Phone settings Stopwatch Bluetooth Voice recorder Wi-Fi Calculator Call settings World clock Connectivity Tools Message settings LG GD900 | User Guide...
Your home screen From this screen you can access • Whenever your GD900 is not menu options, make a call, view in use, it will return to the lock the status of your phone and much screen. more. Touch screen tips The home screen is also a great place to get used to using the touch screen.
& holding your finger in order to edit on the screen, or if already added homescreen, PReSS & Hold touching and holding one of the this object. objects. LG GD900 | User Guide...
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get in touch with your gd900 The User Interface is based on four types of Homescreens. To swap between the home screens just wipe quickly over display from left to right or from right to left. NOTE: Use flicking to navigate without disturbing the display area.
Video Call after entering the number. Touch to access the Touch to open the full Top Messaging menu. From here menu which is divided into you can create a new SMS. four categories. LG GD900 | User Guide...
Touch screen Scrolling Drag from side to side to scroll. On The controls on the GD900 touch some screens, such as web pages, screen change dynamically, you can also scroll up or down. depending on the task you are carrying out. Opening Applications To open any Application, simply touch its icon.
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Your home screen Zooming In or Out When viewing photos, web pages, emails, or maps, you can zoom in and out. Pinch your fingers together or slide them apart. LG GD900 | User Guide...
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Transparent Touchpad For example, if you draw the Transparent Touchpad, it will Make the most of your Transparent instantly go to Email. Touchpad. Easy click : You can click on the Touchpad Shortcut : You can Transparent Touchpad without assign a symbol for the most covering the main screen while commonly used menus.
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Handwriting: Use your finger to write information on the Transparent Touchpad, without covering the main screen. In Handwriting mode you simply write on the screen and your GD900 will convert your handwriting into your message. LG GD900 | User Guide...
Favourites : Display your favourite meaning of icons you’re likely to see contacts, songs and photos on in the status bar. the screen by touching Icon Description No Service EDGE HSDPA Wi-fi is on Bluetooth Mono Stereo headset LG GD900 | User Guide...
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Icon Description Icon Description Bluetooth Stereo headset Multi-tasking Bluetooth Mono headset Music paused Bluetooth on Music playing Bluetooth Transfer FM radio playing Bluetooth Visibility Email being sent Downloading Email received Downloading complete. Downloading cancelled. MMS sending In-call option MMS received Internet SMS sending Searching...
Battery status Projector/TV out using the Multi - tasking function Touch the multitasking hard key to open the Multitasking menu. From here you can view some applications that are running and access them with one touch. LG GD900 | User Guide...
Calls Calling your contacts TIP! Press the power From the home screen touch key to lock the touchscreen to to open your Contacts. prevent calls being made by mistake. Scroll through the contact list or enter the first letter(s) of the Making a call or a video call contact you want to call by Touch...
- Touch to open a numerical keypad for typing dialpad in numbers, e.g. when dialling call centres or other automated telephone services. - Add a memo during a call. Memo - Search your contacts during a call. Contacts LG GD900 | User Guide...
adjusting call volume The call will initiate automatically, without having to touch Voice call. To adjust the volume during a call, use the up and down button on the Making a second call right side of the phone. During your initial call, touch dialpad Speed dialling and select the number you want...
TIP! Touch any single call select Disable DTMF. log entry to view the date, time and duration of the call. Viewing your call logs From the home screen, touch , then touch Recent history in LG GD900 | User Guide...
using call divert Choose any or all of the five options: and choose Call Touch All outgoing settings in the Settings tab. Outgoing international Touch Call divert and select Outgoing international calls Voice calls and/or Video calls. except home country Choose whether to divert all call, All incoming when the line is busy, when there...
Minute minder - Slide the switch left to ON to hear a tone every minute during a call. BT answer mode - Select Hands- free to be able to answer a call using a Bluetooth headset, or LG GD900 | User Guide...
Contacts Searching for a contact adding a new contact There are two ways to search for a From the home screen, touch contact: then select and then touch New contact button. From the home screen Choose whether to save the From the home screen, touch contact to Handset or USIM.
SIM to your handset, contacts assigned to that group will or vice versa. You can do this one not be lost. They will remain in your contact at a time, or all at once. contacts. LG GD900 | User Guide...
Move all - This works in the same TIP! To add your own way as Copy, but the contact business card, select My is stored at the new location business card and enter your only. Therefore, once a contact details as you would for any is moved from the SIM to the contact.
MMS, and you text. will be charged accordingly. After entering the text, you can send the SMS by touching the send button on top of the message. LG GD900 | User Guide...
entering text and 3 to write ‘telephone’ . Keypad. abc manual Touch to turn on T9 predictive In Abc mode you have to touch the texting. key repeatedly to enter a letter. For Touch to change the writing example, to write ‘hello’ , touch language.
You can also Request reply email - Choose attach images, videos, audio files whether to request read and other file types. confirmation messages. Touch Send email to send your email. LG GD900 | User Guide...
Message folders Retrieve interval - Select how often your GD900 checks for new You will recognise the folder email messages. structure in your GD900, and it is Include message in Fwd & fairly self-explanatory. Reply- Select to include the original message in any reply. Include attachment - Select to include the original attachment in any reply.
Choose Text templates or the Settings tab and touch Text Multimedia templates. You message. You can changes to the can add, edit, delete or delete following: all templates. To edit a message, select it, amend it, and touch LG GD900 | User Guide...
Changing your multimedia Text message centre - Enter the details of your message centre. message settings Delivery report - Slide the switch Your GD900 message settings left to receive confirmation that are pre-defined, so you can send your messages have been delivered. messages immediately.
Delivery time - Choose how long to and not trusted sender lists. wait before a message is delivered. Info. service - Choose your Multimedia message centre - Enter reception status, language and the details of your message centre. other settings. LG GD900 | User Guide...
Camera getting to know the viewfinder Open the slide to use the Outer Camera. Back - Touch here to return to the menu map. Camera mode - Shows whether the camera is in video or photo mode, and can also be used to take photos. Gallery - Touch this icon to view the gallery.
NOTE: Additional cost may occur when MMS are downloaded when TIP! Face Tracking roaming. This automatically detects and Touch to use the image as focuses on human faces to help wallpaper. you take clearer pictures. LG GD900 | User Guide...
using the flash Touch to edit the name of Rename the selected picture. The default flash setting is auto, but there are other options. Touch to edit the image edit Select from the left side of using various tools. the viewfinder to enter the flash Touch to return to the previous sub-menu.
You can also zoom in or zoom out. Just make a clockwise touch wheel on the Transparent Touchpad to zoom in, and an anti-clockwise one to zoom out. LG GD900 | User Guide...
OK a photo. button. Shot mode - Choose the normal or Switch to - For self portraits, switch continuous shot mode. to the LG GD900‘s inner camera. You can also switch between camera mode and video camera mode.
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External memory. Hide icons - Choose the camera settings icons to be hidden manually or automatically. Image stabilization - Enables you to take a photo without the camera wobbling or shaking. LG GD900 | User Guide...
CONTACT(480X480)) TIP! The settings menu is superimposed over the viewfinder, so when you change elements of the image colour or quality you will see a preview of the image change behind the settings menu. Choosing a colour effect Changing the image size Using the viewfinder, touch The more pixels, the larger the file, in the top left corner.
Video camera getting to know the viewfinder Open the slide to use the Outer Camera. Back - Touch here to return to the home screen. Start recording Gallery - Touch this icon to view the gallery. Exposure - See Adjusting the Exposure on page 57. Recording speed Flash status - Set or turn off the flash.
103 for Sending and receiving To pause the video, touch your files using Bluetooth. resume recording by selecting NOTE: Additional cost may occur when MMS are downloaded when Touch on the screen to stop roaming. recording. LG GD900 | User Guide...
Touch to view the saved videos selecting the option, touch the OK and pictures gallery. button. Switch to - Switch to your LG adjusting the exposure GD900’s inner camera to record The exposure defines the difference yourself on video. See Using the...
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Super fine, Fine and Normal. settings. The finer the quality, the sharper the video will be. The file size will increase as a result, meaning you’ll be able to store fewer videos in the phone’s memory. LG GD900 | User Guide...
TIP! The great editing The more pixels, the larger the file software on your LG GD900 size, which means the files take up is compatible with all video more memory space. If you want to types except 720X80 (D1) and store more videos on your phone, 60x80.
You can still alter the image size, colour effect, white using the inner video camera balance and quality by touching Your LG GD900 has an inner Settings in the same way as 320x20 camera for both video calls when using the main 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. Watching your videos on TV Connect your GD900 to your TV using the TV output cable.
To delete a photo or options menu. video, open it and select Touch Touch Yes to confirm. The screen will switch to portrait mode. You can zoom in and out and move the cropped section of LG GD900 | User Guide...
the picture using a thumbnail at Decorate your photo with the bottom of the screen. stamps. Choose from the different stamps and touch your photo editing your photos where you want to place them. You can do lots of great things to your photos to change them, add to Erase the editing you have them or liven them up.
Enter your text using the keypad and touch Save. Drag the box over the area you want to crop. Move the text by touching it and sliding it to where you want it. LG GD900 | User Guide...
Swapping colours in a photo When you are finished with your selection, touch Save From the editing screen, touch image adding a colour accent to a Choose Colour swapping. photo Select part of the photo. A From the editing screen, touch traced line will appear around image everything in that area which is...
File name 4 Preview Trim duration : 00:00:40 duration : 00:00:40 Preview Total : 00:01:20 Press Save then New file to save the new merged video. Replace the existing file or save as a new file. LG GD900 | User Guide...
adding text to a video Repeat these steps to merge more videos. Open the video you want to edit, touch option key. Merging a photo with a video and select Text Select edit Open the video you want to edit, overlay.
If the photo is too big it will overlay the whole screen, not just the selected area. Touch Save. Replace the existing file or save as a new file. LG GD900 | User Guide...
adding live sound to your Changing the video speed video Open the video you want to edit, touch option key. Open the video you want to edit, and choose Time touch option key. Select edit scaling. and choose Live. Select edit Select one of the options.
using an image Shut down image - Set an image to appear when you switch the You can choose images to use as phone off. wallpapers and screensavers, or Outgoing call image - Set an even to identify a caller. image to appear during outgoing then select My stuff Touch...
My stuff Touch image. from Multimedia tab. then select My stuff Touch Touch My sounds. from Multimedia tab. Select Default sounds or Touch My images. Download sound. then Slide show. Touch LG GD900 | User Guide...
NOTE: The TV output cable is Select a sound and touch the play icon. It will start to play. available for purchase separately. You can use the sound for various Sending a video clip tones by selecting the Use as Select a video and touch menu.
Viewing an SWF/ SVg file memory status handset or external memory. then select My stuff Touch from Multimedia tab. • Folder info.:View the folder information. Touch Flash contents. Select the file you want to view. LG GD900 | User Guide...
Multimedia Music Touch the Sound tab on the screen to change the sound, e.g. Your LG GD900 has a built-in music for a voice recording. player that lets you play all your Touch the Preview button to see favourite tracks. To access the music then select Music the results.
Touch All tracks. onto your phone is via Bluetooth or the data cable. Select the song you want to play You can also use LG PC Suite, see then touch page 89 for details. To transfer music Touch to pause the song.
Touch the option icon. using the radio Touch New playlist, enter the Your LG GD900 has an built-in FM playlist name and touch radio feature so you can tune into The All tracks folder will be your favourite stations and listen on displayed.
Touch Auto scan then Yes. The stations found will be allocated to FM Radio channel numbers in your phone by selecting Set, Skip and Stop. NOTE: You can also manually Station info.. Program type Radio text tune to a station by using the wheel displayed next to the radio frequency.
TIP! To improve radio reception, extend the headset cord, which functions as the radio aerial. Warning! If you connect the headset not specifically made for it to the phone, the radio reception can be interfered. LG GD900 | User Guide...
Organiser adding an event to your Touch to save the event in calendar the calendar. A coloured square in the calendar will mark all days From the home screen select that have saved events, and an then scroll to Organiser on the alarm will sound at the event Utilities tab.
Set the required date in the From synchronise your calendar with tab. your computer. See PC Sync on In the After tab set the number page 89. of days. The Target date will be shown below. LG GD900 | User Guide...
Setting your alarm adding a memo From the home screen select From the home screen select then scroll to Alarms on the then scroll to Memo on the Utilities tab. Utilities tab. Touch New memo. If you want add a new alarm, touch New alarm.
, then scroll to Calculator on the Utilities tab. Touch the number keys to enter numbers. For simple calculations, touch the function you require (+, –, x or ÷), followed by =. If you want to re-record the voice, touch LG GD900 | User Guide...
Touch Lap if you want to record For more complex calculations, touch and choose between a lap time. sin, cos, tan, deg, log, etc.. Touch Stop to end the timer. Touch Reset to start the time Converting a unit again. From the home screen select , then scroll to Tools on the adding a city to your world...
PC Suite application download LG PC Suite program provided on the CD-ROM from website. or available as a download Click on the LG PC Suite Installer from http://update.lgmobile. com. (From www.lgmobile. which will appear on your screen. com PRODUCTS > Manual &...
Backing up and restoring will be displayed on the screen in your phone‘s information the LG Phone folder. Connect your phone to your PC TIP! Viewing the contents of as outlined above.
GD900. Before you start to transfer 5. Disconnect the USB cable from music from your PC to your device, the mobile phone. make sure your computer has the following set-up and accessory is LG GD900 | User Guide...
6. Install Windows Media Player Go to the Sync Tab, then drag version 11(WMP 11). and drop the music you wish to transfer to your handset into the 7. When WMP is successfully Sync List pane. installed, connect the mobile phone to your PC.
Preferences, you can change the about DivX VOD. location where the converted files are saved. Drag and drop the files into the application for initial analysis. Then select Convert for the process to begin. When the process is LG GD900 | User Guide...
The web Browser adding and accessing bookmarks Browser gives you a fast, full-colour world of games, music, news, sport, For easy and fast access to your entertainment and loads more, favourite websites, you can add straight to your mobile phone. bookmarks and save web pages.
RSS icon in a pages, simply select it. browser that starts the subscription process. The reader checks the user’s subscribed feeds regularly for new content and downloads any updates that it finds. LG GD900 | User Guide...
Changing web browser Using the USB cable: settings Ensure you have the LG PC Suite installed on your PC. From the home screen select Connect your GD900 and your PC then scroll to Connectivity on using the USB cable and launch the Settings tab.
Note that additional cost may occur passcode is required to connect when using this service. them. Use the Connection wizard on your LG PC Suite to create an active Bluetooth connection. Click Communication on your PC. Then click Setting. Click Modem.
Settings Backlight - Choose how long the This folder lets you adapt your backlight stays on. settings to personalise your GD900. NOTE: The longer the backlight NOTE: For information on call stays on, the more battery power settings see page 30. it uses and you may need to Changing your screen recharge your phone more often.
Date & Time - Adjust your date and time settings or choose to auto update the time when travelling or for daylight saving. Power save - Choose to switch the value power saving settings to On or OFF. LG GD900 | User Guide...
Sound - Sound 1/2/3 USB connection mode - Volume - Controls the volume of Synchronise your GD900 using tone. the LG PC Suite software to copy Changing your connectivity files from your phone. See page 89 for more information on settings synchronisation.
using flight mode To send a file: Open the file you want to send, Turn flight mode on by selecting which will be typically a photo, then Settings. Touch Profiles video or music file. and select Flight mode. Flight mode prevents you making and choose Send.
- Choose to activate on iSync. Supported services - See options to use Bluetooth in a ssociation with different services. Delete - Choose to delete the selected profile. Delete all - Choose to delete all profiles. LG GD900 | User Guide...
Pairing with another using a Bluetooth headset Bluetooth device Check that your Bluetooth is On. By pairing your GD900 with another Follow the instructions that device, you can set up a passcode- came with your headset to put protected connection. This makes it in pairing mode and pair your pairing more secure.
You can obtain the key from your Wi-Fi service If the AP does not appear provider or network administrator. in the search list, you can connect to it by saving it as a profile. LG GD900 | User Guide...
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Saving the frequently-used AP How to save the Wi-Fi profile as a profile makes it easier to Select Saved networks from enter the Security key when the Options menu, then select connecting to an AP with that New network and enter Security type.
Software Update Software update during the update process, you are advised to back up any important LG Mobile Phone Software information in advance for Update Program safekeeping. For more information on installing and using this program, please visit http://update.lgmobile.com. This feature allows you to update...
GD900 Battery and PC. User Guide Stereo Learn more headset about your GD900. GD900 User Guide NOTE: • Always use genuine LG accessories. • Failure to do this may invalidate your warranty. • Accessories may vary in different regions.
Vod registration Generate a DivX VOD registration code. Please visit <http://vod.divx.com/> for registration and technical support. LG GD900 | User Guide...
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Product care and • Do not subject this unit to mechanical vibration or shock. maintenance • Switch off the phone in any area WARNING where you are required by special Only use batteries, chargers regulations. For example, do not and accessories approved for use your phone in hospitals as use with this particular phone it may affect sensitive medical...
PCs, etc. Road safety Check the laws and regulations on the use of mobile phones in the area when you drive. • Do not use a hand-held phone while driving. • Give full attention to driving. LG GD900 | User Guide...
avoid damage to your • Use a hands-free kit, if available. hearing • Pull off the road and park before making or answering a call if Damage to your hearing can occur driving conditions so require. if you are exposed to loud sound for •...
• Turn your mobile phone off or • Use only LG batteries and chargers. activate flight mode before LG chargers are designed to boarding any aircraft. maximize the battery life. •...
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• If you need to replace the battery, take it to the nearest authorized LG • Recharge the battery if it has Electronics service point or dealer not been used for a long time to for assistance.
On/Off key not pressed long Press the On/Off key down for at least enough two seconds. Phone cannot Battery empty Keep charger attached for a longer be switched on time. Battery contacts dirty Clean the contacts. LG GD900 | User Guide...
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Plug in to a different socket or check the voltage. Charger defective If the charger does not warm up, replace it. Wrong charger Only use original LG accessories. Battery defective Replace battery. Phone loses Reconnection to another service Signal too weak network provider is automatic.
(6) Unless other service arrangements have been specified the customer shall bear the cost of shipping a defective product back to the Customer Service Department of LG. LG shall bear the cost of shipping the product back to the consumer after the completion of service under this limited warranty.
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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.