LG GW525 User Manual

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8LG GW525 | User GuideGetting to know your phoneCharger, cable and handsfree connectorCall key• Dials a phone number and answers incoming calls.Mul

9mory keyChange the text input mode (capital/ small)Alpha numeric keysSpace keyUse to enter a space when editing.Clear key • Clears a character each

10LG GW525 | User GuideOpen view In1 2 Battery SIM card socketCamera lensBattery cover

11Installing the SIM and battery1 Remove the battery coverSlide the battery cover towards the top and away from the phone.2 Remove the batteryUsing

12LG GW525 | User GuideInstalling the SIM and battery3 Install the SIM cardSlide the SIM card into the SIM card holder making sure that the gold c

13y il 5 Charging your phoneLift and twist the charger socket cover on the top of your GW525. Insert the charger and plug it into a mains socket. You

14LG GW525 | User GuideMemory cardInstalling a memory cardYou can increase the memory space on your phone by using a Micro SD memory card. NOTE: A

15dNOTE: If your memory card already contains files, they will automatically be put in the correct folder; for example, videos will be stored in the M

16LG GW525 | User GuideMenu mapTouch on the standby screen to open the Main menu. From here you can access further menus: Communication, Entertain

17Your standby screenFrom here you can access all the menu options, make a quick call, view the status of your phone and much more.Touch screen tipsTh

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18LG GW525 | User GuideYour standby screenThe quick keysThe quick keys provide easy, one-touch access to your most used functions.Touch it to bring

19s.. e ng ch o The status barThe status bar uses various icons to indicate things like signal strength, new messages and battery life, as well as tel

20LG GW525 | User GuideYour standby screenChanging your status from the status barTouch the status bar to open the Status Summary. It shows the curr

21e CallsMaking a call1 Touch to open the keypad.2 Key in the number using the keypad. To delete a digit touch the clear key.3 Press on the

22LG GW525 | User GuideCalling your contacts1 From the standby screen touch to open the Contacts.2 Tap the search field box and enter the first

23e r Making a second call1 During your initial call, touch and select the number you want to call.2 Dial the number or search your contacts.3

24LG GW525 | User GuideCallsReceived - View a list of all the numbers that have called you.Missed - View a list of all the calls you have missed.

25e All incomingIncoming when abroad4 Enter the call barring password. Please check with your network operator about this service. Fixed dial number

26LG GW525 | User GuideCallsCall reject - Slide the switch to On to highlight the Reject list. You can touch the text box to choose from all calls,

27o Searching for a contactThere are two ways to search for a contact:From the standby screen1 From the standby screen touch to open the contacts.

GW525GW525 User GuideSome of the contents in this manual may differ from your phone depending on the software of the phone or your service provider.

Contacts28LG GW525 | User GuideContact optionsThere are many things you can do when viewing a contact. Here is how to access and use the options men

29on p a to ll Changing your contact settingsYou can adapt your contact settings so that your contacts suits your own preferences.1 From the standby

30LG GW525 | User GuideContactsViewing information1 From the standby screen, touch .2 In the Communication menu Touch and select Information.

31MessagingMessagingYour GW525 combines SMS and MMS into one intuitive and easy to use menu.There are two ways to enter the messaging centre:Touch fr

32LG GW525 | User GuideEntering textThere are three ways to enter text:T9 text mode/ Normal text mode/Qwerty keypad. Touch to turn T9 predictive te

33e e Spell you can then enter the word using Abc manual mode and your word or name will be added to the dictionary.Abc manualIn Abc mode, you will se

Messaging34LG GW525 | User GuideSetting up your emailYou can stay in touch on the move using email on your GW525. It’s quick and simple to set up a

35ail n Retrieving your emailsYou can automatically or manually check your account for new emails. 1 Touch then select from the Communication me

36LG GW525 | User GuideMessagingInclude message in Fwd & Reply - Select whether to include the original message in your reply.Include attachment

37e y e Managing your messagesYou can use your Inbox to manage your messages.1 Touch then select and . 2 Select Inbox.3 Touch and then ch

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38LG GW525 | User GuideMessaging1 Touch then choose Emoticons from the Messaging menu.2 Touch to Add emoticon, Delete or Delete all emoticon

39d.g d Touch , select then . Choose Settings and Multimedia message. You can make changes on the following:Retrieval mode - Choose Home network

40LG GW525 | User GuideTaking a quick photo 1 Press and hold down the key on the right side of the phone.2 The viewfinder will appear on scree

41P210208_00.13.jgpy.y ill Getting to know the viewfinderTIP! You can bring up the options by tapping the screen. They automatically turn o after a

42LG GW525 | User GuideCamera Choosing a shot type1 Touch to open the available shot types.2 Choose from two options:Normal shot - This is the

43s.o o, k Self-timer - The self-timer allows you to set a delay after the capture button is pressed before the camera takes the picture. Choose from

44LG GW525 | User GuideCamera VM1 2 3 4 Viewing your saved photosYou can access your saved photos from within camera mode. Simply touch and your g

45Video cameraMaking a quick video1 Press and hold down the camera key on the right-hand side of the phone.2 In Camera preview mode, touch the Vid

46LG GW525 | User GuideAfter making a videoA still image representing your captured video will appear on the screen. The name of the video runs alon

47V120108_06.37.3gpu ll Getting to know the viewfinderTIP! You can close all shortcut options for a clearer view nder screen. Simply touch the view

Congratulations on your purchase of the advanced and compact GW525 phone by LG, designed to operate with the latest digital mobile communication techn

48LG GW525 | User GuideVideo cameraAdjusting the exposureExposure defines the difference between light and dark (contrast) in a video. A low contras

49e e he er View Mode - Choose between Full screen or Full image. In Full screen, the image may be cropped to fit the screen.TIP! If you choose MMS du

50LG GW525 | User GuideYour photos and videosViewing your photos and videos1 Touch on the camera preview screen.2 Your gallery will appear on

51de o n or WARNING: Some functions will not work properly if the multimedia  le has not been recorded on the phone.Viewing your photos as a slide s

52LG GW525 | User GuideYour photos and videosEditing your photosYou can do lots of great things to your photos to change them, add to them or liven

53it .. Touch to return to the gallery.Trimming the length of the video1 Open the video you want to edit, select and touch .2 Select and cho

54LG GW525 | User GuideYour photos and videosMerging a photo with a video1 Open the video you want to edit, select and touch .2 Select and c

55t, d u e s Overlaying a photo1 Open the video you want to edit, select and touch .2 Select and choose Image overlay.3 The My stuff will o

56LG GW525 | User GuideYour photos and videosAdding a soundtrack to your video1 Open the video you want to edit, select and touch .2 Select

57t, My stu You can store any multimedia files on your phone’s memory so that you have easy access to all of your pictures, sounds, videos and games.

4LG GW525 | User GuideContentsGetting to know your phone ... 8Open view ... 9Installing

58LG GW525 | User GuideWallpaper - Set a wallpaper for the standby screen.Contacts image - Allocate an image to a particular person in your contacts

59ey k e d Using a sound1 Touch then .2 Touch then Sounds.3 Select a sound and it will start to play.4 Touch and select Use as.5 Cho

60LG GW525 | User GuideMy stu Flash contentsThe Flash contents folder contains all your default and downloaded SWF files.DocumentsFrom the Document

61ve s, m.2 Touch then Others.3 Select a file and touch .4 Touch Move and choose the destination folder from the list by touching the arrow i

62LG GW525 | User GuideMy stu MusicYour LG GW525 has a built-in music player so you can play all your favourite tracks. To access the music player,

63r r ll s.y.5 Touch to skip to the next song.6 Touch to go back to the previous song.7 Touch to return to the music list.Creating a playl

64LG GW525 | User GuideMy stu Deleting a playlist1 Touch , then .2 Touch , then Playlists.3 Touch , then Delete or Delete all to dele

65e l nt Using Muvee studio1 Touch then .2 Touch .3 Touch to add an image. Checkbox images you want to include then select Insert.4 T

66LG GW525 | User GuideOrganiserAdding an event to your calendar1 From the standby screen, select , then touch and choose .Select Calendar.2

67e. e m 4 Set the number of days in the After tab.5 The Target date will be shown below.Setting your alarm1 From the standby screen, select ,

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68LG GW525 | User GuideOrganiserQuality – Select the sound quality. Choose from Super fine, Fine or Normal.Memory in use - Choose whether to save re

69r e 3 Touch the number keys to enter numbers.4 For simple calculations, touch the function you require (+, –, x or ÷), followed by =.5 For mor

70LG GW525 | User GuideOrganiserAdding a city to your world clock1 From the standby screen select , then press and select .2 Select World

71PC SyncYou can synchronise your PC with your phone to make sure all your important details and dates match. You can also backup your files to put yo

72LG GW525 | User Guide4 Your PC will now import and display all the contacts saved on your SIM card and handset.5 Click on File and select Save

73n d. ur Using your phone as a Music Sync deviceYour Phone can be used as a Music Sync device for Sync Music Files only.Music Sync can be carried out

74LG GW525 | User GuidePC SyncUsing Bluetooth:1 Ensure Bluetooth is switched On and is Visible to both your PC and GW525.2 Pair your PC and GW52

75InternetBrowser Browser gives you a fast, full colour world of games, music, news, sport, entertainment and lots more, straight to your mobile phone

76LG GW525 | User GuideUsing the RSS readerRSS (Really Simple Syndication) is a family of web feed formats used to publish frequently updated conten

77s o Viewing your browser history1 From the standby screen, select , then touch and choose .Select History.2 A list of web page titles you ha

6LG GW525 | User GuideContentsViewing a  le ...60Others ...

78LG GW525 | User GuideSettingsThis folder lets you adapt your settings to personalise your GW525.Personalising your profilesYou can quickly change

79g e e r n.Changing your phone settingsEnjoy the freedom of adapting the GW525 to your own preferences.1 Touch then choose .2 Touch then choos

80LG GW525 | User Guidememory.Reset settings - Restores all settings to their factory defaults.Information - View the technical information for your

81e n by using the Options Menu. However, you cannot delete or edit default configurations depending on country variant.Access points - Your network o

82LG GW525 | User GuideSettings5 Your file will be sent.TIP! Check the progress bar to make sure your  le is sent.To receive a file:1 To receiv

83r w er completed, Retry will appear on the screen.4 Choose the device you want to pair with and enter the passcode, then touch OK.5 Your phone w

84LG GW525 | User GuideThese accessories are supplied with the GW525.ChargerBatteryData cable and CDConnect and synchronise your GW525 and PC.Stereo

85The wireless phone described in this guide is approved for use on the GSM 850, E-GSM 900, DCS 1800, PCS 1900 and W-CDMA network.A number of features

Declaration of ConformityDeclaration of ConformityGW525The conformity to above standards is veri ed by the following Noti ed Body(BABT)BABT, Balfou

87Guidelines for safe and e cient usePlease read these simple guidelines. Not following these guidelines may be dangerous or illegal. Exposure to ra

7696969707171717171727273737575757576767677Changing the web browsersettings ...77 Access to Googl

88LG GW525 | User GuideProduct care and maintenance WARNINGOnly use batteries, chargers and accessories approved for use with this particular phone

89l et e.et r a • Do not keep the phone next to credit cards or transport tickets; it can affect the information on the magnetic strips.• Do not

90LG GW525 | User GuideGuidelines for safe and e cient use• When your vehicle is equipped with an air bag, do not obstruct with installed or por

91r Potentially explosive atmospheres• Do not use the phone at a refueling point.• Do not use near fuel or chemicals.• Do not transport or store

92LG GW525 | User GuideGuidelines for safe and e cient use• Replace the battery when it no longer provides acceptable performance. The battery p

93, LG r y er.Trouble shootingThis chapter lists some problems you might encounter while using your phone. Some problems require you to call your serv

94LG GW525 | User GuideMMessage Possible causes Possible SolutionsCharging errorBattery totally emptyTemperature out of rangeContact problemNo mains

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