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8LG GD900 | 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 GD900 | User GuideSettingsTo receive a file:To receive files your Bluetooth must be set to On. See Changing your Bluetooth settings below for m

99 a r e ns Pairing with another Bluetooth deviceBy pairing your GD900 with another device, you can set up a passcode-protected connection. This make

100LG GD900 | User GuideWireless Manager allows you to manage Internet connections per Wi-Fi (Wireless LAN) on your device. It allows the phone to c

101b P Saving the frequently-used AP as a profile makes it easier to enter the Security key when connecting to an AP with that Security type.If the AP

102LG GD900 | User GuideSoftware UpdateSoftware UpdateLG Mobile Phone Software Update ProgramFor more information on installing and using this progr

103e There are a variety of accessories available for your mobile phone, which may be sold separately. You can select these options according to your

104LG GD900 | User GuideNetwork service Technical dataThe wireless phone described in this guide is approved for use on E-GSM 900, DCS 1800, GSM 850

105Seung Hyoun, Ji / DirectorGD900E-GSM 900 / DCS 1800 / GSM 850 / PCS 1900 Quad Band and WCDMA Terminal EquipmentR&TTE Directive 1999/5/ECEN 301

106LG GD900 | User GuideGuidelines for safe and e cient usePlease read these simple guidelines. Not following these guidelines may be dangerous or

107n r rs d Product care and maintenance WARNINGOnly use batteries, chargers and accessories approved for use with this particular phone model. The u

9Handsfree or Stereo earphone connector/Charger, Data cable (USB cable)TIP: Before connecting the USB cable, wait until the phone has powered up and h

108LG GD900 | User Guide• Do not subject this unit to excessive smoke or dust.• Do not keep the phone next to credit cards or transport tickets;

109, • 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

110LG GD900 | User GuideBlasting areaDo not use the phone where blasting is in progress. Observe restrictions, and follow any regulations or rules.P

111d.s. nd y ers. • Do not disassemble or short-circuit the battery pack.• Keep the metal contacts of the battery pack clean.• Replace the batte

112LG GD900 | User GuideTrouble Shooting This chapter lists some problems you might encounter while using your phone. Some problems require you to c

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

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

10LG GD900 | User GuideOpen view In1 2 Battery coverBattery SIM card socketFlash lightCamera lensMemory card socketBattery release button

11Installing the SIM and battery1 Remove the battery coverUse your thumbnail to open the battery release button on the bottom of the phone and lift o

12LG GD900 | User GuideInstalling the SIM and battery C4 Install the batteryInsert the top of the battery into the top edge of the battery compartm

13Charging your phoneSlide back the cover of the charger connector on the side of your GD900. Insert the charger and plug it into a mains electricity

14LG GD900 | User GuideMemory cardInstalling a memory cardYou can expand the available memory space on your phone by using a memory card. NOTE: A me

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 GD900 | 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

Bluetooth QD ID B015268This device uses non-harmonised frequency and is intended for use in all European countries.The WLAN can be operated in the EU

18LG GD900 | User GuideCustomising the home screenContact home screenMultimedia home screen3 4 Shortcut home screenWidget home screen (active)1 2 Ho

19Get in touch with your GD900The User Interface is based on four types of Homescreens. To swap between the home screens just wipe quickly over displa

20LG GD900 | User GuideQuick keysThe quick keys on your home screen provide easy, one-touch access to the functions you use the most.Touch to bring

21e . t Touch screenThe controls on the GD900 touch screen change dynamically, depending on the task you are carrying out.Opening ApplicationsTo open

22LG GD900 | User GuideYour home screenZooming In or OutWhen viewing photos, web pages, emails, or maps, you can zoom in and out. Pinch your fingers

23Transparent TouchpadMake the most of your Transparent Touchpad.Touchpad Shortcut : You can assign a symbol for the most commonly used menus.Assign a

24LG GD900 | User GuideYour home screenTouch wheel: Adjust the volume or brightness by drawing and on the Transparent Touchpad in Music, Divx Play

25f ce h Letter StrokesQRSTUVWXYZßAccented charactersAccent StrokesSpaceBackspaceEnterPunctuation marksMark StrokesFull stopAt@NumbersNumber Strokes01

26LG GD900 | User GuideNormal Keypad : The Transparent Touchpad can also be used to input numbers and text in a familiar way.Favourites : Display yo

27ry r ee Icon DescriptionBluetooth Stereo headsetBluetooth Mono headsetBluetooth onBluetooth TransferBluetooth VisibilityDownloadingDownloading comp

GD900GD900 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 GD900 | User GuideCTkpmM1 2 3 4 TmTYour home screenIcon DescriptionRingtone after vibrationRingtone with vibrationExternal memoryBattery status

29CallsTIP! 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

30LG GD900 | User GuideCallsATousrigSpYocoToanth1 2 3 4 In-call optionsDialpad - Touch to open a numerical keypad for typing in numbers, e.g. when

31Adjusting 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

32LG GD900 | User GuideCallsNOTE: You will be charged for each call you make.Turning off DTMFDTMF lets you use numerical commands to navigate within

33d t s.Using call divertTouch and choose Call settings in the Settings tab.Touch Call divert and select Voice calls and/or Video calls.Choose wheth

34LG GD900 | User GuideCallsChanging the common call settingTouch and choose Call settings in the Settings tab.Touch Common settings. This lets yo

35et or e o g ContactsSearching for a contactThere are two ways to search for a contact:From the home screenFrom the home screen, touch to open your

36LG GD900 | User GuideContactsYou can also add a Ringtone, Homepage, Home address, Company name, Job title, Company address, Birthday, Anniversary

37gs r of e Move all - This works in the same way as Copy, but the contact is stored at the new location only. Therefore, once a contact is moved from

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38LG GD900 | User GuideMessagingMessagingYour GD900 combines SMS, MMS into one intuitive, easy-to-use menu.There are two ways of entering the messa

39s, w Entering textKeypad. Touch to turn on T9 predictive texting. Touch to change the writing language. Tap to change between the number, symbol

40LG GD900 | User GuideMessagingTouch from the home screen, and scroll to Email on the Communication tab. Touch Write email. If the email account

41ss n, s nt.Retrieve interval - Select how often your GD900 checks for new email messages.Include message in Fwd & Reply- Select to include the o

42LG GD900 | User GuideDrafts - If you don’t finish writing a message, you can save what you’ve done in this folder.Threaded box - Messages (SMS) ex

43y y e Text message centre - Enter the details of your message centre.Delivery report - Slide the switch left to receive confirmation that your messa

44LG GD900 | User GuideMessagingRead reply - Choose whether to allow and/or send a read reply.Priority - Choose the priority level of your MMS.Valid

45se. e e e CameraGetting to know the viewfinderOpen the slide to use the Outer Camera.TIP! You can close all the shortcut options to give a clearer v

46LG GD900 | User GuideCamera Taking a quick photo Press and hold down the camera key on the right side of the phone.Holding the phone horizontally,

47o-s ee d Rename Touch to edit the name of the selected picture.Edit Touch to edit the image using various tools. Touch to return to the previou

Congratulations on your purchase of the advanced and compact GD900 phone by LG, designed to operate with the latest digital mobile communication techn

48LG GD900 | User GuideCameraAdjusting the exposureThe exposure defines the difference between light and dark areas in an image. A low contrast imag

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

50LG GD900 | User GuideCameraISO - The ISO rating determines the sensitivity of the camera’s light sensor. The higher the ISO, the more sensitive th

51n TIP! The settings menu is superimposed over the view nder, so when you change elements of the image colour or quality you will see a preview of t

52LG GD900 | User GuideCameraTIP! You can change a picture taken in colour to black and white or sepia, but you cannot change a picture taken in bla

53 os Video cameraGetting to know the viewfinderOpen the slide to use the Outer Camera.TIP! You can close all shortcut options to give a clearer view

54LG GD900 | User GuideVideo camera Shooting a quick videoPress and hold down the camera key on the right side of the phone.Then, switch to . Or,

55n, s e, h.Use Touch to use the image as wallpaper.Rename Touch to edit the name of the selected picture. Touch to return to the previous menu.

56LG GD900 | User GuideVideo cameraChanging the video image size on page 57.Scene mode - Choose between Auto or Night mode.Colour effect - Choose a

57y.u Changing 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 mo

4LG GD900 | User GuideContentsSet upGetting to know your phone ... 8Open view ...10Install

58LG GD900 | User GuideVideo cameraChoosing a colour toneUsing the viewfinder, touch in the top left corner.Select Colour effect from the Preview

59rt Watching your saved videosIn the viewfinder, touch .Your gallery will appear on the screen.Touch a video once to bring it to the front of the g

60LG GD900 | User GuideYour photos and videosViewing your photos and videosTouch on the camera preview screen.Your gallery will appear on the scre

61ou me rt t of the picture using a thumbnail at the bottom of the screen.Editing your photosYou can do lots of great things to your photos to change

62LG GD900 | User GuideYour photos and videosFilter Touch to apply the effect options to a photo.Adjustment This helps to adjust a picture taken u

63vedogeerustnts When you are finished with your selection, touch Save .Adding a colour accent to a photoFrom the editing screen, touch Image .Choose

64LG GD900 | User GuideYour photos and videosTrimming the length of the videoOpen the video you want to edit, touch option key.Select Edit and choo

65, o o vectewe w Repeat these steps to merge more videos.Merging a photo with a videoOpen the video you want to edit, touch option key.Select Edit a

66LG GD900 | User GuideYour photos and videosRepeat these steps to add more text.Overlaying a photoOpen the video you want to edit, touch option ke

67r , o dd Adding live sound to your videoOpen the video you want to edit, touch option key.Select Edit and choose Live dubbling.Set the sound value

5333434353535363637383838393939394040414242424344Get creativeCamera ...45Getting to know the view

68LG GD900 | User GuideMultimediaYou can store multimedia files in your phone’s memory so you have easy access to all your pictures, sounds, videos

69ns l, o Using an imageYou can choose images to use as wallpapers and screensavers, or even to identify a caller.Touch then select My stuff from M

70LG GD900 | User GuideMultimediaMoving or copying an imageAn image can be moved or copied between the phone memory and the memory card. You may wan

71usd Select a sound and touch the play icon. It will start to play.You can use the sound for various tones by selecting the Use as menu.Choose betwee

72LG GD900 | User GuideMultimediaPlaying a gameTouch then select Games & Apps on the Multimedia tab.Touch Games or Applications menu.Touch Lau

73.d DocumentsThis is possible with your Excel, PowerPoint, Word, Text and pdf files.Viewing a fileTouch then select My stuff from Multimedia tab.To

74LG GD900 | User GuideMultimediaTouch the Sound tab on the screen to change the sound, e.g. for a voice recording.Touch the Preview button to see t

75c c ic s:u Transferring music onto your phoneThe easiest way to transfer music onto your phone is via Bluetooth or the data cable.You can also use L

76LG GD900 | User GuideMultimediaCreating a playlistYou can create your own playlists by choosing a selection of songs from the All tracks folder.To

77n r FM RadioSet as channelVolumeListen viaSearching for stationsYou can tune your phone to radio stations by searching for them manually or automati

6LG GD900 | User GuideContentsCreating a slide show ...70Checking your memory status ...70Sounds ...

78LG GD900 | User GuideMultimediaListening to the radioTouch then select FM radio from Multimedia tab.Touch the channel number of the station you

79Adding 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 add

80LG GD900 | User GuideSe1 2 3 4 5 6 7 OrganiserAdding an item to your To Do listFrom the home screen select then scroll to Organiser on the Utili

81Setting 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

82LG GD900 | User GuideOrganiserCoU4 1 2 3 4 5 1 2 3 Recording a sound or voiceTouch .Touch Voice recorder in Utilities tap.Choose where to save th

83For more complex calculations, touch and choose between sin, cos, tan, deg, log, etc..Converting a unitFrom the home screen select , then scroll to

84LG GD900 | User GuidePC SuiteYou can synchronise your PC with your phone. This will ensure all your important details and dates match, and also ac

85r n.y Your phone and PC are now connected.Backing up and restoring your phone‘s informationConnect your phone to your PC as outlined above.Click on

86LG GD900 | User GuidePC Suiteyour contacts and choose Select all, then Copy or Move to phone memory.Right-click your contacts and select Copy to c

87ll . e m 6. Install Windows Media Player version 11(WMP 11).7. When WMP is successfully installed, connect the mobile phone to your PC.Transferrin

77979798080818181828282838383848484858585868687Using ISync ...87DivX Converter ...

88LG GD900 | User GuidePC Suite TNOTE: When using Bluetooth, you have to select ISync on in option menu.TIP! To install the iSync menu in Macintosh

89The web re x. e e BrowserBrowser gives you a fast, full-colour world of games, music, news, sport, entertainment and loads more, straight to your mo

90LG GD900 | User GuideThe webUsing the RSS readerRSS (Really Simple Syndication) is a family of web feed formats used to publish frequently updated

91 w ye Changing web browser settingsFrom the home screen select then scroll to Connectivity on the Settings tab.Select Browser settings.You can edi

92LG GD900 | User GuideThe web SUsing Bluetooth:Ensure Bluetooth is switched On and Visible for both your PC and GD900.Pair your PC and GD900 so tha

93SettingsThis folder lets you adapt your settings to personalise your GD900.NOTE: For information on call settings see page 34.Changing your screen s

94LG GD900 | User GuideSettingsChoose the profile you want to edit: Normal, Silent, Outdoor or Flight mode.You can then change all sounds and alert

95ay.d Changing your touch settings From the home screen select then scroll to Phone settings on Settings tab. Choose Touc h settings. Touch vibrati

96LG GD900 | User GuideSettingsvod.divx.com to register and for technical support.Packet data conn. - Set the packet data connection.Browser setting

97d y d Using flight modeTurn flight mode on by selecting then Settings. Touch Profiles and select Flight mode. Flight mode prevents you making call