LG P505R User Manual

User GuideLG-P505RP/N : MFL67200202 (1.0)www.lg.comENGLISH

8hold the Menu key during Android Logo is displayed. Your phone will boot all the way to the main screen and display "safe mode" in lower le

98Before using the mobile phone, please read first!How to save music/video files to the phoneConnect your phone to the PC using the USB cable.Touch and

99Exporting contacts: Run the Contacts application. Touch the address you want to export to. Touch Menu and select Share g Bluetooth g Check If Blueto

100Please check to see if any problems you have encountered with your phone are described in this section, before taking the phone in for service or c

101CategorySub-CategoryQuestion AnswerGoogleTM ServiceGoogle mail Log-InShould I have tolog into Google mail whenever I want to access Google mail?Onc

102CategorySub-CategoryQuestion AnswerPhone FunctionNavigationIs it possible to install another navigation application on my phone?Any application tha

103CategorySub-CategoryQuestion AnswerPhone FunctionUnlockPatternWhat should I do if I forgot the Unlock Pattern and I didn’t create the Google accoun

104CategorySub-CategoryQuestion AnswerPhone FunctionMemoryIs it possible to save a picture to the internal memory after taking a picture?Pictures, alo

105CategorySub-CategoryQuestion AnswerPhone FunctionTactile feedbackI’ve turned off haptic feedback on my phone. However, when I dial a number, the ph

106CategorySub-CategoryQuestion AnswerPhone FunctionCameraMy phone’s camera does not take pictures and says “No SD Card or SD card is not ready!”. Why

107CategorySub-CategoryQuestion AnswerPhone SpecBattery TimeWhat is the maximum amount of time my phone’s battery will last before I need to recharge

9To turn Wi-Fi on and connect to a Wi-Fi networkOn the home screen, touch Application Launcher icon and select Settings > Wireless & networks.T

108CategorySub-CategoryQuestion AnswerRecovery SolutionFactory ResetHow can I perform a factory reset if I can’t access the phone’s setting menu?How t

109Important InformationThis user guide contains important information on the use and operation of this phone. Please read all the information careful

110Turn off your phone in a medical facility or at a gas station. Never place your phone in a microwave oven as this will cause the battery to explode

111• Do not use a hand-held phone while driving.• Do not use the phone in areas where its use is prohibited. (For example: aircraft).• Do not expos

112• Only use the batteries, antennas, and chargers provided by LG. The warranty will not be applied to products provided by other suppliers.• Only

113FCC RF Exposure Information WARNINGRead this information before operating the phone.In August 1996, the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) of

114accessories containing metallic components should not be used. Body-worn accessories that cannot maintain 2cm (0.79 inches) separation distance bet

115Battery Disposal• Please dispose of your battery properly or bring to your local wireless carrier for recycling.• Do not dispose in fire or with

116TIA Safety InformationProvided herein is the complete TIA Safety Information for Wireless Handheld phones. Inclusion of the text covering Pacemaker

117Antenna CareUse only the supplied or an approved replacement antenna. Unauthorized antennas, modifications, or attachments could damage the phone a

108. Opening and Switching ApplicationsMulti-tasking is easy with Android because open applications keep running even when you open another applicati

118PacemakersThe Health Industry Manufacturers Association recommends that a minimum separation of six (6”) inches be maintained between a handheld wi

119use equipment that could be sensitive to external RF energy.VehiclesRF signals may affect improperly installed or inadequately shielded electronic

120the air contains chemicals or particles (such as grain, dust, or metal powders); and any other area where you would normally be advised to turn off

121• Replace the battery when it no longer provides acceptable performance. The battery can be recharged several hundred times before replacement.•

122• Do not short-circuit the battery. Metallic articles such as a coin, paperclip or pen in your pocket or bag may short-circuit the + and – termina

123• Do not paint your phone.• The data saved in your phone might be deleted due to careless use, repair of the phone, or upgrade of the software. P

124research. In some cases, other researchers have had difficulty in reproducing those studies, or in determining the reasons for inconsistent results

125federal level. The following agencies belong to this working group:• National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health • Environmental Protec

126’, ‘mobile’, or ‘PCS’ phones. These types of wireless phones can expose the user to measurable radiofrequency energy (RF) because of the short dist

127exposed the animals to RF for up to 22 hours per day. These conditions are not similar to the conditions under which people use wireless phones, so

11• Transfer multimedia files (photos, videos, music) conveniently with a simple drag & drop between a PC and phone• Transfer the messages from

128This is because the interval between the time of exposure to a cancer-causing agent and the time tumors develop - if they do may be many, many year

129funded research is conducted through contracts with independent investigators. The initial research will include both laboratory studies and studie

130exposure level in the online listing.8. What has the FDA done to measure the radiofrequency energy coming from wireless phones? The Institute of E

131even potential risks, you can take a few simple steps to minimize your exposure to radiofrequency energy (RF). Since time is a key factor in how mu

132example, the government in the United Kingdom distributed leaflets containing such a recommendation in December 2000. They noted that no evidence e

133that no interference occurs when a person uses a ‘compatible’ phone and a ‘compatible’ hearing aid at the same time. This standard was approved by

1341. Get to know your wireless phone and its features such as speed dial and redial. Carefully read your instruction manual and learn to take advant

135situation because you are reading or writing and not paying attention to the road or nearby vehicles.6. Dial sensibly and assess the traffic; if p

136or other serious emergency where lives are in danger, call 911 or other local emergency number, as you would want others to do for you.10. Call ro

137of scientific studies. The standards include a substantial safety margin designed to assure the safety of all persons, regardless of age and health

1210. Connecting your phone to a computer via USBNOTE: To synchronize your phone via USB cable with your PC, you need to install the LG PC suite prog

138the government requirement for safe exposure.The FCC has granted an Equipment Authorization for this model phone with all reported SAR levels evalu

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

8. Products serviced by non-authorized persons or companies.Notes:1. This limited warranty supersedes all other warranties, expressed or implied eithe

13Note: When uninstalling PC Suite IV, USB and Bluetooth Drivers are not automatically removed. Therefore, they must be uninstalled manually.Tip! To u

14Front ViewProximity and Light Sensors senses proximity towards other objects (such as your head) so that touch commands are not accidentally activat

15the protective film on the LCD’s proximity sensor. This can cause the sensor to malfunction.Phone icon accesses phone, Call log, Contacts, and Favori

16Rear ViewHeadset Jack allows you to plug in an optional headset for convenient, hands-free conversations. The 3.5mm jack also allows you to plug in

17Volume Keys allow you to adjust the ringer, media volumes and the in-call volume during a call.Back Cover encloses the battery compartment.Accessory

18Installing 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: Hold

19Replace the battery cover over the back of the phone (as demonstrated below). Apply a steady downward pressure until the battery cover clicks into p

20Battery temperature protectionThough extremely rare, if the battery becomes overheated, the phone will automatically turn off.Battery charge levelYo

21NOTES: Low-power USB ports are not supported, such as the USB port on your keyboard or bus-powered USB hub.•Turning the Phone On and OffTurning the

22To insert a memory card:Turn the phone off before inserting or removing the memory card. Remove the back cover.Slide the slot protection upwards to

23Slide the slot protection downwards to lock it and replace the battery cover. WARNING! Do not insert or remove the memory card when the phone is on.

24NOTE: If there is content on your memory card, the folder structure may be different after formatting since all the files will be deleted.TIP: If yo

25Getting to Know the Home ScreenThe Home screen is your starting point to access all the features on your phone. It displays application shortcuts, i

26with your friends, family, and acquaintances. : opens the Launch screen which displays phone options and applications. : opens the Messaging applica

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

This handset is not recommended for the visually impaired because of its touch-screen keypad.• Copyright ©2011 LG Electronics, Inc. All rights reserv

28saves battery power. Also, if you do not use the phone for a while, the Home screen or current screen you are viewing, is replaced with the lock scr

29To wake up your phone, press the Menu, Home, Back, Search or Power keys. The lock screen will appear. Touch the lock icon and drag your finger to th

30On the Add to Home screen menu, touch the type of item you want to add. For example, touch Folders from the list to add a specific folder to your

31Applications: How to View, Open and SwitchAll of the applications on your phone, including any applications that you downloaded and installed from A

32Opening and Closing the Launch screenOpening the Launch screenWith your LG-P505R, it’s easy to access the Launch screen no matter what feature you’r

33Enter the category name, then touch OK.Opening and Switching ApplicationsMulti-tasking is easy with AndroidTM because open applications keep running

34Touch the icon for the other application you want to open.Switching between multiple applicationsPress and hold the Home Key . A window opens with i

35Key on a screen that has no Options menu, nothing will happen.Some applications have more Options menu items than can fit in the options menu; touc

36To open the Notifications panelTouch and drag the Status bar to the bottom of the screen. ORFrom the Home screen, press the Menu Key and touch Notif

37Box or Google search. Some applications, such as Google mail, Contacts, and Browser have the ability to search contents within those specific applic

2ContentsImportant notice ... 5Understanding Your Phone ...14Front View ...14Rear View ...

38Setting a Lock Pattern for the First TimePress the Home Key , then touch the Application Launcher icon .Touch Settings g Location & security.To

39Touch Pattern to change it (or touch None to remove it).Draw the pattern you wish to use and touch Continue.Redraw the pattern and touch Confirm.Usi

40(Caution: If you perform a factory reset, all user applications and user data will be deleted. Please remember to back up any important data before

41You can add the following types of items to the Home screen:Shortcuts: Add shortcuts to applications, a bookmarked webpage, a favorite contact, a de

42To change the Home screen wallpaperPress the Home Key, then press the Menu Key and touch Wallpaper.You can also touch and hold an empty spot on the

43TIP: You cannot delete the preloaded applications. (Only their icons can be deleted from the screen.)The following applications are available:WebOpe

44ContactsUse the Contacts application to add, view, and communicate with your friends, family, and acquaintances.GalleryGallery allows you to view ph

45MusicMusic allows you to play music files that you have stored on your microSD card. You can also create playlists.SettingsThis menu includes settin

46Notifications panelThe Notifications panel runs across the top of your screen. Ring Airplane ModeGPSBluetoothWi-FiTouch and slide the Notifications

47Icon DescriptionPhone microphone is mutedMissed callBluetooth is onConnected to a Bluetooth deviceSystem warningAlarm is setNew voicemailAirplane mo

3Sending a message ... 56Threaded box ... 57Using smilies ...57Changing your message settin

48Qwerty Keypad (Phone Keypad) Shift Key - Touch once to capitalise the next letter you type. Double-tap for all caps. XT9 Key - Turn on or off XT9 M

49Entering accented lettersWhen you select French or Spanish as the text entry language, you can enter special French or Spanish characters (e.g., “a”

50Google Account Set-upThe first time you open a Google application on your phone, you will be required to sign in with your existing Google account.

51Download applications from Android Market™; back up your settings to Google servers; and take advantage of other Google services on your phone. IMPO

52CallMaking a callFrom the Home screen, touch to open the dialpad. Enter the number on the dialpad. To delete a digit, touch the Clear icon .Touch

53Adjusting call volumeTo adjust the In-call volume during a call, press the volume keys on the right side of the phone. Making a second callDuring yo

54ContactsYou can add contacts on your phone and synchronize them with the contacts in your Google Account or other accounts that support syncing cont

55Touch the gold star to the right of the contact’s name. The star turns grey and the contact is removed from your favorites.3

56Messaging/E-mailMessagingYour LG-P505R combines SMS and MMS into one intuitive, easy-to-use menu.Sending a messageTouch the Messaging icon on the H

57NOTE: When you get an SMS message during a call, you will hear a ring notification.Threaded box Messages (SMS, MMS) exchanged with another party can

4ContentsMarket™ ... 80Google mail™ ... 80Google Talk™ ...81Utilities ...

58Open the Email application. If you’re not on the Account screen, press the Menu Key and touch Accounts. - Touch to open your Combined Inbox, with me

59Responding to a MessageYou can reply to, forward, or delete messages.To mark a message as unreadYou can set a message to appear as though it has not

60Composing and Sending EmailTo compose and send a message While in the Email application, press the Menu Key and touch Compose.Enter an address for t

61(or with the Sent label), you will often need to open the Sent folder/label and select Refresh from the options menu.Working with Account FoldersEac

62Social Networking With your phone, you can enjoy social networking and manage your micro-blog in online communities. You can update your current sta

63TIP: You can use information about friends in SNS only or sync all data to your Contacts.Removing accounts on your phonePress the Menu Key and touch

64CameraGetting to know the viewfinderZoom Zoom in or zoom out. Alternatively, you can use the side volume keys. Brightness This defines and controls

65TIP: You can close all the shortcut options to give a clearer viewfinder screen. Just touch the center of the viewfinder once. To recall the options

66Once you’ve taken the photoYour captured photo will appear on the screen. Share Touch to share your photo via Bluetooth, Email, Facebook, Gmail,

67White balance – Choose from Auto, Incandescent, Sunny, Fluorescent, and Cloudy. Color effect – Choose a color effect for your new photo.Once you’ve

5Important noticePlease check to see if any problems you have encountered with your phone are described in this section, before taking the phone in fo

68 – Touch whenever you want to know how this function operates. This provides you with a quick guide.TIP: When you exit the camera, all settings will

69Video cameraGetting to know the viewfinderZoom Zoom in or zoom out. Alternatively, you can use the side volume keys. Make sure to set the zoom funct

70Shooting a quick videoSlide the camera mode button down. The icon will change to . The video camera’s viewfinder will appear on the screen.Holding

71White balance – The white balance ensures any of the white areas in your video are realistic. To enable your camera to adjust the white balance corr

72Watching your saved videosIn the viewfinder, touch .Your gallery will appear on the screen.Touch a video to start playing it automatically.Adjust

73Setting a photo as wallpaperTouch the photo you want to set as wallpaper to open it.Touch the screen to open the options menu, then touch Menu.Touch

74You can store multimedia files to a memory card to have easy access to all your image and video files.Touch the Application Launcher icon then selec

75Sending a videoTo send a video, touch and hold the video you want.Select Share. Choose from Email, Bluetooth, YouTube, Messaging, or Google mail. Wh

76Once you are connected to your PC via mass storage, you can view the contents of SD card and transfer file from it by using your PC.NOTE: You need t

77NOTE: Music file copyrights may be protected by international treaties and national copyright laws.Therefore, it may be necessary to obtain permissi

6To check the battery charge levelOn the home screen, touch Application Launcher icon and select Settings> About phone> Status.The battery statu

78NOTE: You can also manually tune in to a station using the displayed wheel.Resetting channelsPress the Menu Key and choose Reset Channel to reset th

79First, set up a Google account. Enter your user name and password.After signing in, your contacts, email, and calendar in your Google account will a

80Market™Android Market™ lets you download useful applications and games. If you install applications and games from Android Market™, they appear in t

81Press the Menu Key, then touch Refresh to send or receive new emails and to synchronize your emails with your Google Mail™ account on the web. Press

82Setting your alarmFrom the Home screen, touch the Application Launcher icon and select Clock.If you want to add a new alarm, touch . Touch Add alar

83If you would like to add a note to your event, touch the Description field and enter the details.- If you have more than one calendar, you can choo

84Using optionsPress the Menu Key to use the following options: New – Add a new Document, Spreadsheet, Presentation or Folder. Refresh – Refresh data.

85BrowserBrowser gives you a fast, full-color world of games, music, news, sports, entertainment, and much more, right on your mobile phone, wherever

86Settings – Set the browser settings.TIP: To return the previous web page, press the Back Key.Adding and accessing bookmarksPress the Menu Key, then

87SettingsWireless & networksAllows you to manage Wi-Fi and Bluetooth connections. You can also set Mobile networks and Airplane mode.Airplane mod

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

88pattern to unlock the screen.Set up Sim card lock – Set up a PIN to be required for phone use or change the SIM PIN.Visible passwords – Select to sh

89Touch Format the SD card if you want to delete all data from the SD card.SearchTouch Google search to adjust Google search settings. Touch Searchabl

90Wi-FiWith Wi-Fi, you can use high-speed Internet access within the coverage of the wireless access point (AP). You can enjoy wireless Internet with

91Sharing your phone’s mobile data connectionYou can share your phone’s mobile data connection with a single computer via a USB cable: USB tethering.

92TIP: To use USB Tethering, you need to install PC Suite on to your PC first.Portable Wi-Fi hotspot – Checkto share your phone’s mobilenetwork data c

93Uncheck USB tethering to stop sharing your data connection. Or just disconnect the USB cable.NOTE: When using the USB tethering, your phone can be c

94To rename or secure your portable hotspotYou can change the name of your phone’s Wi-Fi network name (SSID) and secure its Wi-Fi network.On the home

95ATTENTION! If you set the security option as Open, you can not prevent unauthorised using online services by other people and additional charges can

96Phone Software updateLG Mobile Phone Software update from internetFor more information on installing and using this program, please visit LG Home (h

97There are a variety of accessories available for your mobile phone, which may be sold separately. You can select these options according to your per