LG GT540F User Manual

P/N : MMBB0385701 (1.0) HE N G L I S Hwww.lg.comGT540fUser GuideGT540f_Australia_Telstra_Cover_11 1 2010.5.31 4:28:58 PM

8Product care and maintenance WARNING Only use batteries, chargers and accessories approved for use with this particular phone model. The use of any o

9• Do not keep the phone next to credit cards or transport tickets; it can affect the information on the magnetic strips.• Do not tap the screen w

10cause serious injury due to improper performance.• If you are listening to music whilst out and about, please ensure that the volume is at a reas

11Emergency callsEmergency calls may not be available under all mobile networks. Therefore, you should never depend solely on the phone for emergency

12• There is risk of explosion if the battery is replaced by an incorrect type.• Dispose of used batteries according to the manufacturer’s instruc

13Rain, sleet, snow, ice and even heavy traffic can be hazardous.• Do not take notes or look up phone numbers while driving. Jotting down a “to do”

14Important noticePlease check to see if any problems you have encountered with your phone are described in this section, before taking the phone in f

15To check the battery charge level1. On the home screen, touch Applications tab and select Settings> About phone> Status.2. The battery statu

164. Using Unlock patternSet unlock pattern to secure your phone. Opens a set of screens that guide you through drawing a screen unlock pattern. WARNI

17When your phone turns on and the lock screen displays, press and hold the volume up + Home + Search keys all at the same time (for five seconds). Whe

Bluetooth QD ID B016480WiFi(WLAN)This device uses non-harmonised frequency and is intended for use in all European countries. The WLAN can be operated

18- If the network is secured, you're prompted to enter a password or other credentials. (Ask your network administrator for details.)4. The St

19ensure that idle applications don’t consume resources unnecessarily.To stop the application you use1. On the home screen, touch Applications tab an

20NOTE: Unlock screen when using data connection Your display will go dark if untouched for a period of time when using data connection. To turn on yo

21Getting to know your phoneMenu key - Opens options menu and check what options are available.Send key - Access to call logs and answers incoming

22Back coverBatterySIM card slotCamera keySearch keyCharger, micro USB cable connectormicroSD memory card slotCamera lensStereo earphone connectorVolu

23Installing the SIM card and batteryBefore you can start exploring your new phone, you’ll need to set It up. To insert the SIM card and battery: 1

243 Insert the battery into place by aligning the gold contacts on the phone and the battery, then gently press the battery until it snaps into spac

25Installing the memory cardTo store multimedia files such as captured images by using a built-in camera, you must insert a memory card to your phone.

26WARNING! 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

27Touch-screen tipsHere are some tips on how to navigate around your phone.Touch - To choose a menu/option or open an application, touch it.Touch and

GT540f User Guide• Some of the contents of this manual may not apply to your phone depending on your phone’s software or your service provider.• Thi

28Lock and unlock screenWhenever your GT540f is not in use, it will return to the lock screen. If you do not use the phone for a while, the home scre

29Using your home screenTouch the Applications tab at the bottom of the screen. You can then view all your installed applications.ApplicationsNOTE: S

30LG Home Simply swipe your finger to the left or right to view them. You can also customise each panel with widgets, Shortcuts which are shortcuts to

31In your LG home screen, you can view quick keys on the bottom of the screen. The quick keys provide easy, one-touch access to the functions you use

32Android Home Simply swipe your finger to the left or right to view them. You can also customise each panel with widgets, Shortcuts which are shortcu

33Adding widgets to your home screenYou can customise your home screen by adding shortcuts, widgets, or folders to it. For more convenience using your

34Notification drawerThe notification drawer runs across the top of your screen. Touch and slide the notification drawer down with your finger. Or, o

35Icon DescriptionFlight modeSilentVibrateNo SD cardBattery fully chargedBattery is chargingData inData outIcon DescriptionData in and outUSB to PCDow

36The first time you open the Google application on your phone, you will be required to sign in with your existing Google account. If you do not have

373 Once you have set up your Google account on your phone, your phone will be automatically synchronised with your Google account on the web. (It d

Congratulations on your purchase of the advanced and compact GT540f phone by LG, designed to operate with the latest digital mobile communication tech

38Making a call1 Touch to open the keypad.2 Enter the number on the keypad. To delete a digit, touch the Clear icon .3 Touch the Call icon to

392 Dial the number, or search your contacts.3 Touch the Call icon to connect the call.4 Both calls will be displayed on the call screen. Your

40Fixed Dialing Numbers – Select Fixed Dialing Numbers to turn on and compile a list of numbers that can be called from your phone. You’ll need your P

41ContactsYou can add contacts on your phone and synchronise them with the contacts in your Google Account or other accounts that support syncing cont

42Favorite ContactsYou can classify frequently called contacts as favorites.To add a contact to your favorites1 On the home screen, touch to open

43Messaging/E-mailMessagingYour GT540f combines SMS and MMS into one intuitive, easy-to-use menu.Sending a message1 Touch Messaging icon on the home

44NOTE: When you get an SMS message during a call, there is no alert, but you will seen it on the indicator bar.Entering textKeypad Touch to turn on

45more quickly. Touch the keys corresponding to the required digits before manually switching back to the appropriate text entry mode.Entering accente

46videos, audio files, and various document file formats.3 Touch Send icon to send your email.TIP! During an active Wi-Fi connection, emails are sen

47Changing your message settingsYour GT540f message settings are predefined, so you can send messages immediately. You can change the settings based o

3ContentsGuidelines for safe and efficient use ...7Important notice ...141. Phone memory ...142.

48Free: In this mode, the MMS Client allows the user to add any content to the message. Receive advertisement - Allows receiving advertisement messag

494 Select the kind of account to add.5 Enter your e-mail address and password that you set up on your community, then tap Log in.6 Wait while y

50Getting to know the viewfinderZoom – Zoom in or zoom out. Alternatively you can use the side volume keys. Brightness – This defines and controls of

51TIP! You can close all the shortcut options to give a clearer viewfinder screen. Just touch the centre of the viewfinder once. To recall the options,

52CameraOnce you’ve taken the photoYour captured photo will appear on the screen. Share Touch to share your photo as Bluetooth, Email, Gmail, MMS,

53Timer – The self-timer allows you to set a delay after the shutter is pressed. Select Off, 3 seconds, 5 seconds, or 10 seconds. This is ideal if you

54CameraHide icons – Choose the camera setting icons to hide manually or automatically.Blink detection – Turn this on to display a red box around the

55Getting to know the viewfinderZoom – Zoom in or zoom out. Alternatively you can use the side volume keys. Before starting record a video, you can us

56Shooting a quick video1 Press and hold the camera key on the right side of the phone.2 Then slide the capture button down position, the icon wil

57by scrolling the wheel. After selecting the option, touch the Back key.Color effect – Choose a color tone to use for your new view.White balance – T

4Viewing your call logs ...39Call settings ...39Contacts ...41Searching for a contact ...

58Your photos and videosViewing your photos and videos1 Touch on the camera preview screen.2 Your gallery will appear on the screen.3 Touch th

59 Text – Add text to a picture. Clipart – Add clipart to a photo. Drawpad – Draw on your photo, freehand. Select the line thickness from the fo

60Your photos and videosCropping a photo 1 On the editing screen, touch .2 Choose the shape you want to use to crop the picture.3 Drag the box

61Using the drawpad1 Touch on the editing screen.2 Touch to select the shape.3 Also, set the color and thickness.4 You can delete the drawi

62Adding subtitles1 Open the video you want to edit.2 Select Edit , then select to add subtitles to the video.3 Touch , then pause playback t

63Adding dubbing to your video1 Open the video you want to edit.2 Select Edit , then choose .3 Touch . The My Sounds folder will open. Choose

64You can store multimedia files to a memory card to have easy access to all your image and video files.Touch Applications tab, then select Gallery. Y

65My Images options menuSelect a photo, then touch and hold to see the available options.Sending a photo1 To send a photo, touch and hold the photo

66MultimediaMedia Player The Media Player folder displays a list of videos you downloaded to or recorded on your phone.Watching a video1 Select Medi

67 – Touch to deselect all the files.25/32 – This shows the selected file number. Touch to go to the next step.Music Movie 1 Flip left and right t

5Adjusting the volume when viewing a video ...58Setting a photo as wallpaper ..58Editing your photos ...58Rotating your ph

68NOTE: Java game and application installation are only possible through the Web.Transferring files using USB mass storage devicesTo transfer files us

696 Touch to go back to the first part of the song. Touch two times to go back to the previous song.To change the volume while listening to music

703 Touch Auto Scan, then touch Ok. Assign the stations found to channel numbers by selecting Set, Skip, or Stop.NOTE: You can also manually tune in

711 First, set up a Google account. Enter your user name and password.2 After signing in, your contacts, email, and calendar in your Google accoun

72Google MailGoogle Mail is configured when you first set up your phone. Depending on your synchronization settings, Google Mail on your phone is auto

73Setting your alarm1 On the home screen, touch Applications tab and select Alarm Clock.2 If you want to add a new alarm, touch New Alarm. There a

74Adding an event to your calendar1 On the home screen, touch Applications tab and select Calendar.2 First, you must create a Google account to us

752 If you choose Recent Documents, files you recently viewed will be displayed.3 Touch and hold any file, and the options Rename, Properties, and

76BrowserBrowser gives you a fast, full-color world of games, music, news, sports, entertainment, and much more, right on your mobile phone. Wherever

77• Share Page – Send page by Email or Messaging.• Downloads – Show download history.• Setting – Set browser settings.Adding and accessing bookmark

6Utilities ...73Setting your alarm ...73Using your calculator ...73Adding an event to your calend

78On the home screen, touch Applications tab then scroll and touch Settings. Wireless controlsHere, you can manage Wi-Fi and Bluetooth. Also, you can

79SD Card notifications – Disable SD card notification sounds.Orientation – Set to switch orientation automatically when you rotate the phone.Animatio

80Install from SD card – choose to install encrypted certificates from your SD card. Set password – set or change the credential storage password.To l

81Date and timeSet date, time, time zone, and formats.Locale and textSet local language and region, text input, and autocorrect options.SearchYou use

82Wireless Manager allows you to manage Internet connections your phone’s Wi-Fi (a wireless LAN). It allows the phone to connect to local wireless net

832) Saving a frequently used AP as a profile makes it easier to enter the security key when connecting to an AP with that security type.3) If the A

84Phone Software updateLG Mobile Phone Software update from internetFor more information on using this function, please visit the http://update.lgmobi

85These Accessories are available for use with the GT540f. (Items described below may be optional.)Charger Data cableConnect your GT540f and PC.Batte

86Technical dataAmbient TemperaturesMax: +55°C (discharging), +45°C (charging)Min: -10°CGT540f_Australia_Telstra_1.0_06086 86 2010.6.8 9:46:23 AM

87This chapter lists some problems you might encounter while using your phone. Some problems require you to call your service provider, but most are e

7Please read these simple guidelines. Not following these guidelines may be dangerous or illegal. Exposure to radio frequency energyRadio wave exposur

88Message Possible causes Possible solutionsPhone cannot be turned on.On/Off key not pressed long enough.Battery empty. Battery contacts dirty.Press t

MANUFACTURER’S WARRANTY Australia & New Zealand1. WHAT THIS WARRANTY COVERS:LG offers you a warranty that the enclosed Product and its enclosed ac

2. WHAT THIS WARRANTY DOES NOT COVER:(1) Defects or damage resulting from use of the Product in other than its normal and customary manner.(2) Defec

(12) Defects or damage resulting from breakage of or tampering with the LCD screen.(13) Where applicable, Products that have been subject to an unau

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