LG GC900 User Manual Page 1

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8LG GC900 | User GuideGetting to know your phone WARNING: Putting a heavy object on the phone or sitting on it can damage its LCD and touch screen f

98LG GC900 | User GuideSettingsThis folder lets you adapt your settings to personalise your GC900.Changing your screen settingsFrom the home screen,

99You can then change all sounds and alert options available in the list, including your Voice/Video ringtone, Volume, Message alerts and others.Chang

100LG GC900 | User GuideTouch settings - Change the touchpad value settings.Memory info. - View the memory status.Reset settings - Restores all sett

101GPS GPS technology uses information from earth-orbiting satellites to find locations.A receiver estimates the distance to GPS satellites based on t

102LG GC900 | User GuideThere are two types of GPS Navigation Software:- Maps stored on Handset/ Memory Card where no Data connection is required.

103Using memory managerYour GC900 has three available memories: the phone itself, the SIM Card and an external memory card (which you may need to purc

104LG GC900 | User GuideSettingsUsing flight modeTurn flight mode on by selecting then Settings. Touch Profiles and select Flight mode. Flight mode

105You will see where the file has been saved and choose to View the file or Use as. Files will usually be saved to the appropriate folder in My stuff

106LG GC900 | User GuideChoose the device you want to pair with and enter a passcode, then touch OK.Your phone will then connect to the other device

107Wireless Manager allows you to manage Internet connections per Wi-Fi (Wireless LAN) on your device. It allows the phone to connect to local wireles

9Charger, Data cable (USB cable)TIP: Before connecting the USB cable, wait until the phone has powered up and has registered on the network. Volume ke

108LG GC900 | User Guide2. Wi-Fi network profile supportWi-Fi profile support (how to connect to a frequently-used AP or Hidden AP)If the AP does n

109How to save the Wi-Fi profileSelect Saved networks from the Options menu, then select New network and enter values into each field.It is possible t

110LG GC900 | User GuidePhone Software updateLG Mobile Phone Software upgrade in web siteFor more information and using this function, Please visit

111There are a variety of accessories available for your mobile phone, which may be sold separately. You can select these options according to your pe

112LG GC900 | User GuideNetwork service Technical dataThe wireless phone described in this guide is approved for use on E-GSM 900, DCS 1800, GSM 850

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114LG GC900 | User GuideGuidelines for safe and e cient usePlease read these simple guidelines. Not following these guidelines may be dangerous or

115Product care and maintenance WARNINGOnly use batteries, chargers and accessories approved for use with this particular phone model. The use of any

116LG GC900 | User Guide• Do not subject this unit to excessive smoke or dust.• Do not keep the phone next to credit cards or transport tickets;

117• 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 en

10LG GC900 | User GuideOpen viewBattery coverBattery SIM card socketFlash lightCamera lensTIP! You can turn the  ash on by holding down the volume

118LG GC900 | User GuideBlasting areaDo not use the phone where blasting is in progress. Observe restrictions, and follow any regulations or rules.P

119• Do not disassemble or short-circuit the battery pack.• Keep the metal contacts of the battery pack clean.• Replace the battery when it no l

120LG GC900 | User GuideTrouble Shooting This chapter lists some problems you might encounter while using your phone. Some problems require you to c

121 Message Possible causes Possible SolutionsCharging error Battery totally emptyTemperature out of rangeContact problemNo mains voltageCharger d

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2STATE CITY ASC NAME ASC ADDRESS CONTACT NO.CONTACT PERSONAndhra PradeshHazurnagar/KodadSri Pavan Electronics Mallika Towers, Besides Reliance Web Wor

3STATE CITY ASC NAME ASC ADDRESS CONTACT NO.CONTACT PERSONAndhra Pradesh Jangareddygudem Sri Devi Communication Near GangallamaTemple, Opp. Andhra Ban

4STATE CITY ASC NAME ASC ADDRESS CONTACT NO.CONTACT PERSONAndhra Pradesh Nellore Balaji Watch & Electronics 16/249, Trunk Road, Nellore-524001 233

11Installing the SIM and battery1 Remove the battery coverSlide down the battery cover.2 Remove the batteryPull out the battery. WARNING: Do not rem

5STATE CITY ASC NAME ASC ADDRESS CONTACT NO.CONTACT PERSONAndhra Pradesh Tadepalligudem Sri Haripriya InfotechThota Gopi Complex, Police Quarters Lane

6STATE CITY ASC NAME ASC ADDRESS CONTACT NO.CONTACT PERSONBihar Chapra Ambey Associates D-23, Hathwa Market, Chapra, Dist: Saran-841413 Bihar. 9334295

7STATE CITY ASC NAME ASC ADDRESS CONTACT NO.CONTACT PERSONDelhi New Delhi Comhard Systems D-30, 31, First floor, Near Hotel Shipra, Main Vikas Marg, L

8STATE CITY ASC NAME ASC ADDRESS CONTACT NO.CONTACT PERSONGujarat Ankaleshwar Akshar TelecomC/1 Keval Shopping Center, old National Highway No.8, GIDC

9STATE CITY ASC NAME ASC ADDRESS CONTACT NO.CONTACT PERSONGujarat Surat Excel Solutions H-3, Ruchi Flats, Near Iqara Building, Adajan Hazira Road. Sur

10STATE CITY ASC NAME ASC ADDRESS CONTACT NO.CONTACT PERSONHaryana Karnal Mass CommunicationShop No.68, Main Market, Ground Floor, Moughal Canal, Karn

11STATE CITY ASC NAME ASC ADDRESS CONTACT NO.CONTACT PERSONJharkhand Bokaro Digital Equipment Centre GB-11, City Palace, Opp.Indian Bank, Bokaro. 9334

12STATE CITY ASC NAME ASC ADDRESS CONTACT NO.CONTACT PERSONKarnataka Bhadravati Digital Communication SR Complex 4th cross B H Road Bhadravathi-577301

13STATE CITY ASC NAME ASC ADDRESS CONTACT NO.CONTACT PERSONKarnataka Madikeri C.M.Communications Shop no. 8, First Floor, M A Complex, Kohinoor Road,

14STATE CITY ASC NAME ASC ADDRESS CONTACT NO.CONTACT PERSONKerala Ernakulam GuidelinesCC28/902, Ground Floor, Mundukottackal Estates, S A Road, Kadava

12LG GC900 | User GuideInstalling the SIM and battery4 Install the batteryInsert the top of the battery into the top edge of the battery compartmen

15STATE CITY ASC NAME ASC ADDRESS CONTACT NO.CONTACT PERSONKerala Pathanamthitta Melamparambil Agencies 10/264, Main Road, Town, Pathanamthita - 6896

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17STATE CITY ASC NAME ASC ADDRESS CONTACT NO.CONTACT PERSONMaharashtra Aurangabad Unique TelematicsSHOP NO. 108A, FIRST FLOOR, ’TAPADIYA SUPAR’ MARKET

18STATE CITY ASC NAME ASC ADDRESS CONTACT NO.CONTACT PERSONMaharashtra Mumbai Grace Tele ServicesShop no 3, C/1, Manik Nagar Soc, Punjabi lane, Boriva

19STATE CITY ASC NAME ASC ADDRESS CONTACT NO.CONTACT PERSONMaharashtra Panvel Oceanic Tele System Shop No. 3, Sai Arcade, Sector 15, New Panvel (E), D

20STATE CITY ASC NAME ASC ADDRESS CONTACT NO.CONTACT PERSONMaharashtra Virar Siddhivinayak Tele ServicesShop no 5&6, Vishnu Prasad Complex, Opp Ut

21STATE CITY ASC NAME ASC ADDRESS CONTACT NO.CONTACT PERSONPunjab Batala Dream ServicesShop No 111 Opp Improvement trust office, Dharamsingh Market,

22STATE CITY ASC NAME ASC ADDRESS CONTACT NO.CONTACT PERSONPunjab Patiala Image ServicesShop No.84, First Floor, Leela Bhawan Opp Punjab National Bank

23STATE CITY ASC NAME ASC ADDRESS CONTACT NO.CONTACT PERSONRajasthan Kishangarh Capital Enterprises 5, Radha Krishan market, Opp. Sardul school, Kisha

24STATE CITY ASC NAME ASC ADDRESS CONTACT NO.CONTACT PERSONTamilnadu Chidambaram Future TechHasan Towers, 1st Floor, No. 14, V.G.P.Street, Near Hotel

13Charging your phoneEnsure the battery is fully charged before using the phone for the first time.With the arrow facing you as shown in the diagram p

25STATE CITY ASC NAME ASC ADDRESS CONTACT NO.CONTACT PERSONTamilnadu Kuzhithurai Mobile CareShop no 211, SM Arcade, Main Road, Marthandam, Kuzhithurai

26STATE CITY ASC NAME ASC ADDRESS CONTACT NO.CONTACT PERSONTamilnadu Ranipet Unicare Infocom ServicesNo.36, opp.Gangadhara Muddaliar Middle School, MB

27STATE CITY ASC NAME ASC ADDRESS CONTACT NO.CONTACT PERSONTamilnadu Vaniambadi Reva Communications No.848/3, CL Road, Vaniyambadi - 635 751 395023Mr

28STATE CITY ASC NAME ASC ADDRESS CONTACT NO.CONTACT PERSONUttar Pradesh Bulandshahr MN Telecom Shop No-1 BHARAMAPUTRA COMPLEX, KALA AAM, Bullandshar

29STATE CITY ASC NAME ASC ADDRESS CONTACT NO.CONTACT PERSONUttar Pradesh Kannoj Dixit Mobile Lab SHOP NO. A1 WARSI COMPLEX, LAKHAN TIRAHA, KANNOJ 9335

30STATE CITY ASC NAME ASC ADDRESS CONTACT NO.CONTACT PERSONUttar Pradesh Muzaffarnagar Jai ComputersShop No. 4, 1st Floor, Roorkee road, Near Shiv Cho

31STATE CITY ASC NAME ASC ADDRESS CONTACT NO.CONTACT PERSONWest Bengal Asansol Sky Computer & Telecom Islam Market, Nuruddin Road, Assansol-713301

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14LG GC900 | User GuideMemory cardInstalling a memory cardYou can expand the available memory space on your phone by using a memory card. NOTE: A me

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15Formatting the memory cardYour memory card may already be formatted. If it isn’t, you will need to format it before you can start to use it.NOTE: Al

16LG GC900 | User GuideMenu mapTouch in the home screen to open a Top menu. From here you can access further menus by scrolling through the icons:

17Your home screenFrom this screen you can access menu options, make a call, view the status of your phone and much more.Touch screen tipsThe home scr

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18LG GC900 | User GuideCustomising the home screenContact home screenMultimedia home screen3 4 Shortcut home screenWidget home screen (active)1 2 Ge

19Quick keysThe quick keys on your home screen provide easy, one-touch access to the functions you use the most.Touch to bring up the touch dialling p

20LG GC900 | User GuideTouch screenThe controls on the GC900 touch screen change dynamically, depending on the task you are carrying out.Opening App

21Zooming In or OutWhen viewing photos, web pages, emails, or maps, you can zoom in and out. Pinch your fingers together or slide them apart.

22LG GC900 | User GuideViewing the status barThe status bar uses different icons to show conditions such as signal strength, new messages and batter

23Icon DescriptionMusic playingEmail being sentEmail receivingMMSMMS sendingMMS receivingSMS sendingNew voicemailNew messageMessage sending has failed

24LG GC900 | User GuideYour home screenUsing the Multi - tasking functionPress the multitasking hard key for two seconds to open the Multitasking

25CallsTIP! Press the power key to lock the touchscreen to prevent calls being made by mistake.Making a call or a video call1 Touch to open the ke

26LG GC900 | User GuideCallsIn-call options - Touch to open a numerical keypad for typing numbers, e.g. when dialling call centres or other automat

27Adjusting call volumeTo 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

GC900GC900 User GuideSome of the contents in this manual may differ from your phone depending on the software of the phone or your service provider.

28LG GC900 | User GuideCallsTurning off DTMFDTMF lets you use numerical commands to navigate within automated calls. DTMF default is set to on. To t

29Using call divertTouch and choose Call settings in the Settings tab.Touch Call divert and select Voice calls and/or Video calls.Choose whether to

30LG GC900 | User GuideCallsTIP! Select Fixed dial number to turn on and compile a list of numbers which can be called from your phone. You’ll need

31Changing your video call settingsFrom the home screen, touch and scroll to Call settings in the Settings tab. Touch Video call settings and select

32LG GC900 | User GuideContactsSearching for a contactThere are two ways to search for a contact:From the home screenFrom the home screen, touch to

33Assign the contact to one or more groups, choosing between No group, Family, Friends, Colleagues, School or VIP.You can also add a Ringtone, Homepa

34LG GC900 | User GuideContactsChanging your contact settingsYou can adapt your contact settings to suit your own preferences.Touch Contacts on the

35Viewing informationTouch Contacts from the Communication tab select and touch Information.From here you can view Service dial numbers, Own numbers,

36LG GC900 | User GuideMessagingMessagingYour GC900 combines SMS, MMS into one intuitive, easy-to-use menu.There are two ways of entering the messa

37Entering text Touch to turn on T9 predictive texting. Touch to change the writing language. Tap to change between the number, symbol and text key

Congratulations on your purchase of the advanced and compact GC900 phone by LG, designed to operate with the latest digital mobile communication techn

38LG GC900 | User GuideMessagingSetting up your emailYou can keep in touch on the move by using your GC900 to send emails. It’s quick and simple to

39Save sent mail into - Select where to save sent emails (for IMAP4 mailboxes). For POP3 mailboxes, sent mails are always saved to the handset.Downloa

40LG GC900 | User GuideChanging your email settingsYou can change your email settings based on your own preferences.Touch from the home screen, the

41Message foldersYou will recognise the folder structure in your GC900, and it is fairly self-explanatory. NOTE: E-mail account box and Message box ar

42LG GC900 | User GuideMessagingUsing emoticonsLiven up your messages using emoticons. There are some commonly used emoticons already on your phone.

43Changing your multimedia message settingsYour GC900 message settings are pre-defined, so you can send messages immediately. These settings can be ch

44LG GC900 | User GuideMessagingChanging your other settingsScroll to Message settings on the Settings tab then: Voicemail - Touch New profile or t

45Taking a quick photo Press and hold down the camera key on the right side of the phone.Holding the phone horizontally, point the lens towards the su

46LG GC900 | User GuideCameraOnce you’ve taken the photoYour captured photo will appear on the screen. The image name is shown with four icons on th

47Getting to know the viewfinderTIP! You can close all the shortcut options to give a clearer view nder screen. Just touch the centre of the view nd

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48LG GC900 | User GuideCameraUsing the flashThe default flash setting is auto, but there are other options.Select from the left side of the viewfin

49Taking a continuous shotFrom the viewfinder, touch to open all advanced settings options and select Continuous shot in shot mode menu.Position the

50LG GC900 | User GuideShot mode - Choose from the options: Normal - This is default shot type, the photo will be taken in normal way.Continuous sho

51Memory in use - Choose whether to save your photos to the Handset memory or the External memory.Preview style - Choose the preview type whether you

52LG GC900 | User GuideCameraChanging the image sizeThe more pixels, the larger the file, which means the files take up more memory space. If you wa

53Using the inner cameraYour LG GC900 has an inner 640x480 camera for both video calls and taking photos.To switch to the inner camera touch then sel

54LG GC900 | User GuideVideo cameraShooting a quick videoPress and hold down the camera key on the right side of the phone.Then, touch . Or, you ca

55After shooting a videoA still image representing your video will appear on the screen. The name of the video will be shown on the bottom of the scre

56LG GC900 | User GuideVideo cameraGetting to know the viewfinderTIP! You can close all shortcut options to give a clearer view nder screen. Just t

57Adjusting the exposureThe exposure defines the difference between light and dark areas in an image. A low contrast image will appear foggy, whereas

4LG GC900 | User GuideContentsSet upGetting to know your phone ... 8Open view ...10Install

58LG GC900 | User GuideVideo cameraVideo quality - Choose between Super fine, Fine and Normal. The finer the quality, the sharper the video will be.

59Changing the video image sizeThe more pixels, the larger the file size, which means the files take up more memory space. If you want to store more v

60LG GC900 | User GuideVideo cameraChoosing a colour toneUsing the viewfinder, touch in the top left corner.Select Colour effect from the Preview

61TIP! You can still alter the image size, colour e ect, white balance and quality by touching Settings in the same way as when using the main camera

62LG GC900 | User GuideYour photos and videosViewing your photos and videosTouch on the camera preview screen.Your gallery will appear on the scre

63Setting a photo as wallpaperTouch the photo you want to set as wallpaper to open it.Touch the screen to open the options menu.Touch Use as .The scr

64LG GC900 | User Guide Decorate your photo with stamps. Choose from the different stamps and touch your photo where you want to place them. Eras

65Adding text to a photoFrom the editing screen, touch .Select Tex t to add unframed text or choose one of the speech bubble shapes.Enter your text u

66LG GC900 | User GuideAdding a colour accent to a photoFrom the editing screen, touch Image .Choose Colour Accent.Select part of the photo. A trace

67Editing your videosThe video editing features are available for MPEG4 types except 720x480 (D1) resolution.Don‘t record in these formats if you plan

5Get creativeCamera ...45Taking a quick photo ...45Once you’ve taken th

68LG GC900 | User GuideSaveUndo EffectPreviewMovie editor > MergeFile name 1Duration : 00:00:40 File name 4Duration : 00:00:40 Total : 00:01:20Pr

69Adding text to a videoOpen the video you want to edit, touch option key.Select Edit and select Te xt overlay.Touch and pause playback for setting

70LG GC900 | User GuideTouch OK and then press End when the photo overlay shall be stopped.Touch Save. Replace the existing file or save as a new fi

71Changing the video speedOpen the video you want to edit, touch option key.Select Edit and choose Time scaling.Select one of the options. This can v

72LG GC900 | User GuideYou can store multimedia files in your phone’s memory so you have easy access to all your pictures, sounds, videos and games.

73Using an imageYou can choose images to use as wallpapers and screensavers, or even to identify a caller.Touch then select My stuff from Multimedia

74LG GC900 | User GuideMultimediaMoving or copying an imageAn image can be moved or copied between the phone memory and the memory card. You may wan

75SoundsThe My sounds folder contains Downloaded sounds, Default sounds and Voice recordings. From here you can manage or send sounds or set them as r

76LG GC900 | User GuideMultimediaSending a video clipSelect a video and touch .Touch Send and choose between Message, Email, Bluetooth and Youtube

77Installing a Java game and application Touch then select My stuff on the Multimedia tab.If you insert new memory card, touch External Memory menu.

6LG GC900 | User GuideContentsSounds ...75Using a sound ...

78LG GC900 | User GuideMultimediaTransferring a file to your phoneBluetooth is probably the easiest way of transferring a file from your computer to

79MusicYour LG GC900 has a built-in music player that lets you play all your favourite tracks. To access the music player, touch then select Music f

80LG GC900 | User GuideMultimediaPlaying a songTouch then select Music from the Multimedia tab.Touch All tracks.Select the song you want to play t

81Deleting a playlistTouch then select Music from the Multimedia tab.Touch Playlist.Touch the option icon.Touch Remove or Remove all to delete all

82LG GC900 | User GuideTouch Auto scan then Ye s. The stations found will be allocated to channel numbers in your phone by selecting Set, Skip and S

83Adding an event to your calendarFrom the home screen select then scroll to Organiser on the Utilities tab. Select the date to which you want to ad

84LG GC900 | User GuideOrganiserAdding an item to your To Do listFrom the home screen select then scroll to Organiser on the Utilities tab. Select

85Setting your alarmFrom the home screen select then scroll to Alarms on the Utilities tab.If you want add a new alarm, touch New alarm. If you want

86LG GC900 | User GuideVoice recorderUse your voice recorder to record voice memos or other audio files.Recording a sound or voiceTouch .Touch Voic

87Using your calculatorFrom the home screen select , then scroll to Calculator on the Utilities tab.Touch the number keys to enter numbers.For simple

7Using iSync ...92DivX Converter ...93The webBrowser ...

88LG GC900 | User GuideAdding a city to your world clockFrom the home screen, select and scroll to World clock in the Utilities tab.Touch the ico

89PC SuiteYou can synchronise your PC with your phone. This will ensure all your important details and dates match, and also act as a back up to help

90LG GC900 | User GuidePC SuiteCaution! If LG PC Suite is not activated automatically in your PC, please check your CD-ROM setting on PC. Your phon

91Click on File and select Save. You can now select where you want to save your contacts to.NOTE: To back up contacts saved to your SIM card, click on

92LG GC900 | User GuidePC SuiteThe PC will prompt you to launch your preferred music management software.Select Windows Media Player.Go to the Sync

93NOTE: When using Bluetooth, you have to select iSync on in option menu.TIP! To install the iSync menu in Macintosh PC, please visit the website www.

94LG GC900 | User GuideThe webBrowserBrowser gives you a fast, full-colour world of games, music, news, sport, entertainment and loads more, straigh

95Using the RSS readerRSS (Really Simple Syndication) is a family of web feed formats used to publish frequently updated content, such as blog entries

96LG GC900 | User GuideThe webChanging web browser settingsFrom the home screen select then scroll to Connectivity on the Settings tab.Select Brow

97Using Bluetooth:Ensure Bluetooth is switched On and Visible for both your PC and GC900.Pair your PC and GC900 so that a passcode is required to conn