LG GT505 User Manual

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8 LG GT505 | User GuideGetting to know your phoneInner camera lensCall key Dials a phone number and answers incoming calls.Multitasking key End/Powe

98 LG GT505 | User GuideGuidelines for safe and ecient usePlease read these simple guidelines. Not following these guidelines may be dangerous or i

99Product care and maintenance WARNINGOnly use batteries, chargers and accessories approved for use with this particular phone model. The use of any o

100 LG GT505 | User GuideDo not subject this unit to excessive smoke or dust.Do not keep the phone next to credit cards or transport tickets; it can

101Use 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 affe

102 LG GT505 | User GuideBlasting areaDo not use the phone where blasting is in progress. Observe restrictions, and follow any regulations or rules.

103Do not disassemble or short-circuit the battery pack.Keep the metal contacts of the battery pack clean.Replace the battery when it no longer provid

104 LG GT505 | User GuideTrouble ShootingThis chapter lists some problems that you might encounter while using your phone. Some problems require tha

105Message Possible causes Possible Corrective measuresCharging errorBattery totally emptyTemperature out of rangeContact problemNo mains voltageCharg

LIMITED WARRANTY STATEMENT1. WHAT THIS WARRANTY COVERS :LG offers you a limited warranty that the enclosed phone and its enclosed accessories will be

(3) Breakage or damage to antennas unless caused directly by defects in material or workmanship.(4) A warranty repair if the Customer Service

9Micro SD memory card socketCharger, Cable, Handsfree connectorTIP: To connect the USB cable, wait until the phone has powered up and has registered t

10 LG GT505 | User GuideOpen viewBattery coverBattery USIM Card SocketFlashCamera lens

11Installing the USIM and battery1 Remove the battery coverPress and hold down the battery release button at the top of the phone and lift off the ba

12 LG GT505 | User GuideInstalling the USIM and battery3 Install the USIM cardSlide the USIM card into the USIM card holder. Make sure that the go

135 Charging your phoneSlide back the cover of the charger socket on the side of your GT505. Insert the charger and plug into a mains electricity soc

14 LG GT505 | User GuideMemory cardInstalling a memory cardYou can expand the memory space available on your phone using a memory card. NOTE: A memo

15NOTE: 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 M

16 LG GT505 | User GuideMenu mapTouch in the home screen to open a Top menu. From here you can access further menus: Communication, Entertainment,

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

Bluetooth QD ID B015339WiFi(WLAN)This device uses non-harmonised frequency and is intended for use in all European countries.The WLAN can be operated

18 LG GT505 | User GuideThe quick keysThe quick keys on your home screen provide easy, one-touch access to your most used functions.Touch to bring u

19The status barThe status bar uses various icons to indicate things like signal strength, new messages and battery life as well as telling you whethe

20 LG GT505 | User GuideYour home screenChanging your status from the status barTouch the current status icon that represents your current setting i

21CallsMaking a call or video callTouch to open the keypad.Key in the number using the keypad. To delete a digit press the clear key.Touch the har

22 LG GT505 | User GuideCallsIn-call optionsTIP! To scroll through a list of options or your list of contacts, touch the last item visible and slide

23Adjusting the 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 assig

24 LG GT505 | User GuideCallsTIP! You can combine your calls by touching “Join icon” then Join. Check that your network provider supports conference

25Using call divertTouch , select Settings and choose Call settings.Touch Call divert and choose Video calls and/or Voice calls.Choose whether to di

26 LG GT505 | User GuideCallsChanging the common call settingTouch , select Settings and choose Call settings.Touch Common settings. From here you

27Changing your video call settingsTouch , select Call settings and choose Video call settings.Choose the settings for your video calling. Determine

GT505 User GuideSome of the contents in this manual may differ from your phone depending on the software of the phone or your service provider.

28 LG GT505 | User GuideAddress bookSearching for a contactThere are two ways to search for a contact:From the home screenFrom the home screen touch

29Creating a groupFrom the home screen touch and select the Communication tab. Touch Address book and select Groups.Touch .Select Create new grou

30 LG GT505 | User GuideSynchronise - Connect to your server to synchronise your contacts. See Synchronising your contacts.Export contacts - Copy yo

31MessagingMessagingYour GT505 combines SMS, MMS and email into one intuitive and easy to use menu.There are two ways to enter the messaging centre:Fr

32 LG GT505 | User GuideEntering textThere are five ways to enter text: Keypad, Keyboard, Handwriting-Screen, Handwriting-Box, Handwriting-Double Bo

33Setting up your emailYou can stay in touch on the move using email on your GT505. It’s quick and simple to set up a POP3 or IMAP4 email account.TIP!

34 LG GT505 | User GuideSave sent mail into - Select whether to save sent emails (when the mailbox type is set to IMAP4). When the mailbox type is P

35Sending an email using your new accountTouch Email in the Communication menu to open a new blank email.You can enter the recipient’s address and wri

36 LG GT505 | User GuideMessagingRetrieve interval - Choose how often your GT505 checks for new email messages.Retrieve amount - Choose the number o

37Templates - Use a list of commonly used text and multimedia message templates. Emoticons - Add and insert emoticons for your messages. Settings - Ch

38 LG GT505 | User GuideMessagingTouch then choose Settings and Text message. You can make changes to:Text message centre - Enter the details of y

39Priority - Choose the priority level of your MMS.Validity period - Choose how long your message is stored at the message centre.Slide duration - Cho

40 LG GT505 | User GuideCameraTaking a quick photo Press the key on the right side of the phone.Holding the phone horizontally, point the lens tow

41Once you’ve taken the photoYour captured photo will appear on the screen. The image name is shown with four icons on the right-hand side.IMG002.jpg

42 LG GT505 | User GuideGetting to know the viewfinderTIP! You can close all the shortcut options for a clearer view nder screen. Simply touch the

43Using the flashThe default flash setting is auto, but there are other options.Select from the left side of the viewfinder to enter the flash sub-m

44 LG GT505 | User GuideCameraTaking a continuous shotFrom the viewfinder, touch to open all advanced settings options and select Shot mode and th

45Image quality - Choose between Super fine, Fine and Normal. The finer the quality, the sharper the photo. However, the file size will increase as a

46 LG GT505 | User GuideCameraTIP! The settings menu is superimposed over the viewnder, so when you change elements of the image colour or quality

47Using the inner cameraYour LG GT505 has an inner 640x480 camera for both video calls and taking photos.To switch to the inner camera touch then se

Congratulations on your purchase of the advanced and compact GT505 phone by LG, designed to operate with the latest digital mobile communication techn

48 LG GT505 | User GuideShooting a quick videoPress and hold the camera key on the right side of the phone.Alternatively, touch in the view finder

49After 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

50 LG GT505 | User GuideGetting to know the viewfinderTIP! You can close all the shortcut options for a clearer viewnder screen. Simply touch the c

51Adjusting the exposureThe exposure defines the difference between light and dark areas in an image. A low contrast image will appear foggy, whereas

52 LG GT505 | User GuideVideo quality - Choose between Super fine, Fine and Normal. The finer the quality, the sharper the video will be. The file s

53TIP! For video format conversion software, see the CD that came with your GT505.Choosing a colour toneUsing the viewfinder, touch in the left corn

54 LG GT505 | User GuideWatching your saved videosIn the viewfinder, touch .Your gallery will appear on the screen.Touch a video once to bring it

55Your photos and videosViewing your photos and videosTouch on the camera preview screen.Your gallery will appear on the screen.Touch the video or p

56 LG GT505 | User GuideEditing your photosYou can do lots of great things to your photos to change them, add to them or liven them up.Open the phot

57 Erase the editing you have done to the photo. Touch to open further effect options including Rotate. There are also more advanced editing options

4 LG GT505 | User GuideContentsGetting to know your phone ...8Open view ... 10Installing the USIM and battery ...

58 LG GT505 | User GuideAdding an effect to a photoFrom the editing screen, touch .You can apply any of the various options to the photoTo undo an

59Swapping colours in a photoFrom the editing screen, touch .Choose Colour swapping.Select part of the photo. A traced line will appear around everyth

60 LG GT505 | User GuideMultimediaYou can store any multimedia files into your phone’s memory so that you have easy access to all of your pictures,

61If you choose Message or Email, your photo will be attached to a message and you can write and send the message as normal. If you choose Bluetooth,

62 LG GT505 | User GuideMoving or copying an imageYou can move or copy an image between the phone memory and the memory card. You might want to do t

63Videos The My videos folder shows a list of downloaded videos and videos you have recorded on your phone.Watching a videoTouch then Entertainment.T

64 LG GT505 | User GuideGames and Applications You can download new games and applications to your phone to keep you amused when you have time to sp

65Transferring a file to your phoneBluetooth is probably the easiest way to transfer a file from your computer to your phone. You can also use LG PC S

66 LG GT505 | User GuideCreating a movieTouch then Entertainment.Touch Muvee Studio.Touch to add an image. Touch the images you want to include

67Transferring music onto your phoneThe easiest way to transfer music onto your phone is via Bluetooth or your sync cable.You can also use LG PC Suite

5Camera ... 40Taking a quick photo ...40Once you’ve taken the photo ... 41Getting t

68 LG GT505 | User GuideCreating a playlistYou can create your own playlists by choosing a selection of songs from the All tracks folder.Touch the

69Searching for stationsYou can tune radio stations into your phone by searching for them either manually or automatically. They will then be saved to

70 LG GT505 | User GuideOrganiserAdding an event to your calendarFrom the home screen select then touch Utilities and choose Organiser. Select Ca

71Adding an item to your To do listFrom the home screen select then touch Utilities and choose Organiser.Select To do and touch Add to do.Set the

72 LG GT505 | User GuideSetting your alarmFrom the home screen select then touch Utilities and choose Alarms.Touch Add alarm.Set the time you wou

73Voice recorderUse your voice recorder to record voice memos or other sounds.Touch then Utilities.Touch Voice recorder then and choose from:Setti

74 LG GT505 | User GuideSending the voice recordingOnce you have finished recording, touch .Touch Send and choose from Message, Email or Bluetooth

75Converting a unitFrom the home screen select , then touch Utilities and choose More.Select Unit converter.Choose whether you would like to conver

76 LG GT505 | User GuideAdding a city to your world timeFrom the home screen select then touch Utilities and choose More.Select World clock.Touch

77PC SyncAlways ask modeIf you set the “Ask always mode” as default, the phone will always prompt you to select a type of USB connection mode each tim

6 LG GT505 | User GuideContentsFlash contents ... 64Viewing an SWF/ SVG le ... 64Documents ...

78 LG GT505 | User GuideClick on Next, then Next again, then Finish. Your phone and PC are now connected.Backing up and restoring your phone’s infor

79Synchronising your contactsConnect your phone to your PC.Click on the Manage Contacts icon.Your PC will now import and display all contacts saved to

80 LG GT505 | User GuideConnect your phone to your PC. Your phone will read: Connecting as Mass Storage… followed by Connected as Mass Storage Mode.

81The webOrange worldOrange world gives you a fast, full colour world of games, music, news, sport, entertainment and loads more, straight to your mob

82 LG GT505 | User GuideUsing RSS readerRSS (Really Simple Syndication) is a family of web feed formats used to publish frequently updated content s

83Accessing a saved pageFrom the home screen select then touch Utilities and choose Orange world.Select Saved pages.Select the page you would like t

84 LG GT505 | User GuideUsing the USB cable:Ensure you have the LG PC Suite installed on your PC.Connect your GT505 and your PC using the USB cable

85Within this folder you can adapt your settings to make your GT505 personal to you.Changing your screen settingsTouch then choose Settings.Touch Sc

86 LG GT505 | User GuideChanging your phone settingsEnjoy the freedom of adapting how your GT505 works to your own preferences.TIP! To scroll throug

87Changing your touch settings Touch then Settings. Choose Touch settings. To reset the touchpad and make it easier to use, select Touchpad calibrat

7Viewing your browser history ... 83Changing the web browser settings ... 83Using your phone as

88 LG GT505 | User GuideGPS GPS technology uses information from earth-orbiting satellites to  nd locations.A receiver estimates the distance to GP

89Streaming settings - Your network operator has already saved this information. You may edit it if you’d like to make changes.Java settings - Allows

90 LG GT505 | User GuideUsing flight modeTurn on flight mode by selecting Turn on flight mode by selecting then Settings. Touch Profiles and choo

91wallpaper. Files will usually be saved to the appropriate folder in your Media Album.Changing your bluebooth settings:Touch and choose Settings.Ch

92 LG GT505 | User GuideUsing a Bluetooth headsetCheck your Bluetooth is On and Visible.Follow the instructions that came with your headset to place

93Wi-Fi WiFiThis lets you manage WiFi Internet on your device. It also allows your phone to connect the ‘Unlicensed Mobile Access(UMA)’. WiFi networks

94 LG GT505 | User GuideSoftware UpgradeLG Mobile Phone Software Upgrade ProgramFor more information on installing and using this program, please vi

95These accessories were supplied with GT505.Charger Data cable and CDConnect and synchronise your GT505 and PC.BatteryStereo headsetUser GuideLearn m

96 LG GT505 | User GuideNetwork service Technical dataThe wireless phone described in this guide is approved for use on the GSM and W-CDMA network.A

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