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  • Page 2 Bluetooth QD ID B016314...
  • Page 3 Congratulations on your purchase of the advanced and compact GD570 phone by LG, designed to operate with the latest digital mobile communication technology. Some of the contents in this manual may differ from your phone depending on the software of the phone or your service provider.

  • Page 4: Table Of Contents

    Using the Speakerphone ..71 Open View of Your Muting or Sending Key Phone ........52 Tones ........72 Side Views of Your Searching for a Number in Phone ........56 Address Book .......73 Back View of Your Phone .57 2 LG GD570 | User Guide...
  • Page 5 Making a Conference Creating and Editing a Call ..........74 Caller Group ......94 Having a Private Speed Dialing ......95 Conversation With One Deleting all of the Contact Participant ......74 Entries ........96 Mobile Backup .....97 Menu Navigation ... 76 My Name Card (My Info) .97 Menu Navigation ....76 Accessing a Menu Messages ......98...
  • Page 6 Regulations for Wireless World Clock ......144 Devices ......172 Tasks ........145 Accessories ....175 Tip Calculator ....145 Unit Converter ....146 Troubleshooting ...176 Camera ......147 Using the Camera ....147 Taking and Sending a Photo ........147 4 LG GD570 | User Guide...

  • Page 7: For Your Safety

    For Your Safety Safety Information Please read and observe the following information for safe and proper use of your phone and to prevent damage. Violation of the instructions may cause minor or serious damage to the product. • Do not disassemble or open crush, bend or deform, puncture or shred.
  • Page 8 • Unplug the power cord and charger during lightning storms to avoid electric shock or fire. • Use the correct adapter for your phone when using the battery pack charger abroad. 6 LG GD570 | User Guide...
  • Page 9 Battery Information and Care • Please read the manual of proper installation and removal of the battery. • Please read the manual of specified charger about charging method. • Do not damage the power cord by bending, twisting, or heating. Do not use the plug if it is loose as it may cause electric shock or fire.
  • Page 10 • When using the battery for the first time, if it emits a bad smell, you see rust on it, or anything else abnormal, do not use the equipment and bring the battery to the shop which it was bought. 8 LG GD570 | User Guide...
  • Page 11 • Keep batteries away from babies and small children. If children use the battery, their parents or legal guardians are responsible for supervising and teaching them about the safe handling of batteries and how to use batteries according to the manual with care. • If liquid from the battery rubs against skin or clothing, wash with fresh water.

  • Page 12: General Notice

    • Do not use the phone if the antenna is damaged. If a damaged antenna contacts skin, it may cause a slight burn. Please contact an LG Authorized Service Center to replace the damaged antenna. 10 LG GD570 | User Guide...
  • Page 13 • The data saved in your phone might be deleted due to careless use, repair of the phone, or upgrade of the software. Please backup your important phone numbers. (Ringtones, text messages, voice messages, pictures, and videos could also be deleted.) The manufacturer is not liable for damage due to the loss of data.
  • Page 14 • Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna. • Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver. 12 LG GD570 | User Guide...
  • Page 15 • Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected. • Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help. FCC RF Exposure Information WARNING! Read this information before operating the phone.
  • Page 16 FCC regulations. Don’t use the phone with a damaged antenna. A damaged antenna could cause a minor skin burn. Contact your local dealer for a replacement antenna. 14 LG GD570 | User Guide...

  • Page 17: Consumer Information About Radio Frequency Emissions

    Consumer Information About Radio Frequency Emissions Your wireless phone, which contains a radio transmitter and receiver, emits radio frequency energy during use. The following consumer information addresses commonly asked questions about the health effects of wireless phones. Are wireless phones safe? Scientific research on the subject of wireless phones and radio frequency (“RF”) energy has been conducted worldwide for many years, and...
  • Page 18 FCC that it does not exceed limits established by the FCC. One of these limits is expressed as a Specific Absorption Rate, or “SAR. ” 16 LG GD570 | User Guide...
  • Page 19 SAR is a measure of the rate of absorption of RF energy in the body. Tests for SAR are conducted with the phone transmitting at its highest power level in all tested frequency bands. Since 1996, the FCC has required that the SAR of handheld wireless phones not exceed 1.6 watts per kilogram, averaged over one gram of tissue.
  • Page 20 You can, of course, reduce your talk time. You can place more distance between your body and the source of the RF, as the exposure level drops off dramatically with distance. The FDA/FCC website states that “hands-free kits can be used 18 LG GD570 | User Guide...
  • Page 21 with wireless phones for convenience and comfort. These systems reduce the absorption of RF energy in the head because the phone, which is the source of the RF emissions, will not be placed against the head. On the other hand, if the phone is mounted against the waist or other part of the body during use, then that part of the body will absorb more RF energy.
  • Page 22 For further information, see the following additional resources (websites current as of April 2005): U.S. Food and Drug Administration FDA Consumer magazine November-December 2000 Telephone: (888) INFO-FDA http://www.fda.gov (Under “c” in the subject index, select Cell Phones > Research.) 20 LG GD570 | User Guide...
  • Page 23 U.S. Federal Communications Commission 445 12th Street, S.W. Washington, D.C. 20554 Telephone: (888) 225-5322 http://www.fcc.gov/oet/rfsafety Independent Expert Group on Mobile Phones http://www.iegmp.org.uk Royal Society of Canada Expert Panels on Potential Health Risks of Radio Frequency Fields from Wireless Telecommunication Devices 283 Sparks Street Ottawa, Ontario K1R 7X9 Canada...
  • Page 24 Measurements 7910 Woodmont Avenue, Suite 800 Bethesda, MD 20814-3095 Telephone: (301) 657-2652 http://www.ncrponline.org Engineering in Medicine and Biology Society, Committee on Man and Radiation (COMAR) of the Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers http://ewh.ieee.org/soc/embs/comar/ 22 LG GD570 | User Guide...

  • Page 25: Tia Safety Information

    TIA Safety Information The following is the complete TIA Safety Information for wireless handheld phones. Exposure to Radio Frequency Signal Your wireless handheld portable phone is a low power radio transmitter and receiver. When ON, it receives and sends out Radio Frequency (RF) signals.
  • Page 26 Electronic Devices Most modern electronic equipment is shielded from RF signals. However, certain electronic equipment may not be shielded against the RF signals from your wireless phone. 24 LG GD570 | User Guide...
  • Page 27 Pacemakers The Health Industry Manufacturers Association recommends that a minimum separation of six (6) inches be maintained between a handheld wireless phone and a pacemaker to avoid potential interference with the pacemaker. These recommendations are consistent with the independent research by and recommendations of Wireless Technology Research.
  • Page 28 Posted Facilities Turn your phone OFF in any facility where posted notices so require. Aircraft FCC regulations prohibit using your phone while in the air. Switch OFF your phone before boarding an aircraft. 26 LG GD570 | User Guide...
  • Page 29 Blasting Areas To avoid interfering with blasting operations, turn your phone OFF when in a “blasting area” or in areas posted: “Turn off two-way radio”. Obey all signs and instructions. Potentially Explosive Atmosphere Turn your phone OFF when in any area with a potentially explosive atmosphere and obey all signs and instructions.

  • Page 30: Fda Consumer Update

    In some cases, other researchers have had difficulty in reproducing those studies, or in determining the reasons for inconsistent results. 28 LG GD570 | User Guide...
  • Page 31 2. What is the FDA’s role concerning the safety of wireless phones? Under the law, the FDA does not review the safety of radiation-emitting consumer products such as wireless phones before they can be sold, as it does with new drugs or medical devices. However, the agency has authority to take action if wireless phones are shown to emit Radio Frequency (RF) energy at a level that is hazardous to the...
  • Page 32 RF exposures that people get from these base stations are typically thousands of times lower than those they can get from wireless phones. Base stations are thus not 30 LG GD570 | User Guide...
  • Page 33 the subject of the safety questions discussed in this document. 3. What kinds of phones are the subject of this update? The term “wireless phone” refers here to handheld wireless phones with built-in antennas, often called “cell”, “mobile”, or “PCS” phones. These types of wireless phones can expose the user to measurable Radio Frequency (RF) energy because of the short distance between the phone and the user’s head.
  • Page 34 None of the studies demonstrated the existence of any harmful health effects from wireless phone RF exposures. However, none of the studies can answer questions about 32 LG GD570 | User Guide...
  • Page 35 long-term exposures, since the average period of phone use in these studies was around three years. 5. What research is needed to decide whether RF exposure from wireless phones poses a health risk? A combination of laboratory studies and epidemiological studies of people actually using wireless phones would provide some of the data that are needed.
  • Page 36 Agreement (CRADA) to do research on wireless phone safety. The FDA provides the scientific oversight, obtaining input from experts in government, industry, and academic organizations. CTIA-funded research is conducted through contracts with independent investigators. The 34 LG GD570 | User Guide...
  • Page 37 initial research will include both laboratory studies and studies of wireless phone users. The CRADA will also include a broad assessment of additional research needs in the context of the latest research developments around the world. 7. How can I find out how much Radio Frequen- cy energy exposure I can get by using my wireless phone? All phones sold in the United States must comply...
  • Page 38 SAR is the measurement of the amount of energy absorbed in tissue, either by the whole body or a small part of the body. It is measured in watts/ 36 LG GD570 | User Guide...
  • Page 39 kg (or milliwatts/g) of matter. This measurement is used to determine whether a wireless phone complies with safety guidelines. 9. What steps can I take to reduce my exposure to Radio Frequency energy from my wireless phone? If there is a risk from these products — and at this point we do not know that there is —...
  • Page 40 11. What about wireless phone interference with medical equipment? Radio Frequency (RF) energy from wireless phones can interact with some electronic devices. For this reason, the FDA helped develop a detailed test method to measure Electro Magnetic Interference 38 LG GD570 | User Guide...
  • Page 41 (EMI) of implanted cardiac pacemakers and defibrillators from wireless telephones. This test method is now part of a standard sponsored by the Association for the Advancement of Medical Instrumentation (AAMI). The final draft, a joint effort by the FDA, medical device manufacturers, and many other groups, was completed in late 2000.

  • Page 42: Driving

    • Give full attention to driving -- driving safely is your first responsibility; • Use hands-free operation, if available; • Pull off the road and park before making or answering a call if driving conditions or the law require it. 40 LG GD570 | User Guide...

  • Page 43: Getting Started

    Getting Started This section explains how to start using your phone by first configuring your hardware, activating your service, and then setting up your Voicemail. Activating Your Phone When you subscribe to a cellular network, you are provided with a SIM card that is loaded with your subscription details, such as your PIN, available optional services, and many others features.
  • Page 44 5 Carefully slide the SIM card into the SIM card socket as shown in the image below. Make sure that the card’s gold contacts face downwards into the phone and that the upper-left angled corner of the card is positioned, as shown. 42 LG GD570 | User Guide...

  • Page 45: Installing The Memory Card

    Important: The SIM card and its contacts information can be easily damaged by scratching or bending, so be careful when handling, inserting, or removing the card. Keep all SIM cards out of reach of small children. Note: If the card is not inserted correctly, the phone will not detect the SIM card.
  • Page 46 Getting Started Correct Incorrect Notes: • When ejecting a memory card, be careful not to push the memory card in too hard. • A memory card is an optional accessory. 44 LG GD570 | User Guide...

  • Page 47: Installing The Battery

    Installing the Battery 1 Align the battery’s gold contacts with the gold contacts on the phone’s battery compartment (1). 2 Lightly press down on the battery until it snaps into place (2). 3 Replace the cover by lining up the tabs and then sliding the cover up until it snaps into place.

  • Page 48: Charging A Battery

    Important: Verify that the handset battery is installed prior to connecting the travel adapter. If the battery is not installed and the travel adapter is connected, the handset continuously power cycles and prevents proper operation. 46 LG GD570 | User Guide...
  • Page 49 Correct Incorrect 2 Plug the adapter into a standard AC wall outlet. Note: For connection to an electrical supply not located in the U.S., you must use an adapter of the proper configuration for the power outlet. Use of the wrong adapter could damage your phone and void your warranty.

  • Page 50: Low Battery Indicator

    Once that occurs, you can begin to make or receive phone calls. 3 When you wish to switch off the phone, press and hold the key until the power-off image displays. 48 LG GD570 | User Guide...

  • Page 51: Setting Up Your Voicemail

    Note: The display language is set to English, by default. To change the language, use the Language menu. For more information, refer to “Languages” on page 120. Setting Up Your Voicemail Follow the instructions below to set up Voicemail: 1 In Idle mode, press and hold the key until the phone dials Voicemail.
  • Page 52 Messaging menu’s Voicemail option. To call Voicemail directly: 1 In Idle mode, press and hold the key until the phone dials Voicemail. 2 When connected, follow the voice prompts from the Voicemail center. 50 LG GD570 | User Guide...

  • Page 53: Understanding Your Phone

    Understanding Your Phone This section outlines some key features of your phone. It also displays the screen and the icons that display when the phone is in use. Features of Your Phone Your phone is lightweight, easy-to-use and offers many significant features. The following list outlines a few of the features included in your phone: • VGA Camera with 2x Digital Zoom • Bluetooth®...

  • Page 54: Open View Of Your Phone

    Understanding Your Phone Open View of Your Phone The following illustration shows the external elements of your phone and the main features. 52 LG GD570 | User Guide...
  • Page 55 Features 1 Earpiece allows you to hear the other caller. 2 LCD Display shows all the information needed to operate your phone, such as the received signal strength, phone battery level, and time. 3 Left Soft key allows you to select the actions or menu items corresponding to the bottom left line on the display screen.
  • Page 56 14 Right Soft key allows you to select the actions or menu items corresponding to the bottom right line on the display screen. In Idle mode, it allows you directly access your Contact list. 54 LG GD570 | User Guide...
  • Page 57 15 OK (Select) key allows you to confirm the highlighted options when navigating the menus, web, or any other content on the phone. Also selects the actions or menu items corresponding to the bottom center on the display screen. 16 Navigation key scrolls through the phone’s menu options and acts as a shortcut key from idle mode.

  • Page 58: Side Views Of Your Phone

    Launches the camera from Idle mode. 3 USB/Charger Port allows you to connect a power cable or optional accessories, such as a USB/data cable or a hands-free headset for convenient, hands-free conversations. 56 LG GD570 | User Guide...

  • Page 59: Back View Of Your Phone

    Back View of Your Phone The following illustration shows the items on the back side of your phone: 1 Camera lens is used to take pictures. Viewing the Display Screen Your phone’s display screen provides information about your phone’s status and options. The following two sections will help you identify the items and symbols you’ll see on your phone’s display screen:...

  • Page 60: Icon Description

    This list identifies the symbols you’ll see on your phone’s display screen: Icon Description Network signal strength (number of bars will vary) No network signal Battery empty New text message or Mulitimedia Message(MMS) New email An alarm is set 58 LG GD570 | User Guide...
  • Page 61 Icon Description Silence All profile in use Memory card installed Calls are forwarded 3G in use EDGE in use Roaming Bluetooth is active Calls are rejected Applications are running in the background New voicemail message New visual voicemail message Ring & Vibrate Ring after Vibrate Bluetooth headset connected Flight mode is on...

  • Page 62: Backlight

    • Choose between Main Display or Keypad. 4 Highlight the desired duration option, and press • Choose between 10 Seconds, 20 Seconds, 30 Seconds, or 60 Seconds. 5 Press Set to save your new settings. 60 LG GD570 | User Guide...

  • Page 63: Brightness

    Brightness After you set the backlight duration, set the brightness levels. 1 In Idle mode, press Menu g Settings g Display. 2 Highlight the Brightness option and press 3 Use the left or right Navigation key to select the Set to save retain brightness level and press your new settings.

  • Page 64: Call Functions

    • To clear any other digit in the number, press the left or right Navigation key until the cursor is immediately to the right of the digit to delete and then press . You can also enter a missing digit. 62 LG GD570 | User Guide...

  • Page 65: Ending A Call

    • To clear the whole display, press and hold Ending a Call When you want to finish your call, briefly press Redialing the Last Number The phone stores the numbers of the calls you’ve recently dialed, received, or missed (if the caller was identified).

  • Page 66: Making A Call From The Contacts

    During a call, use the Volume keys on the left side of the phone, to adjust the call volume. Press the Up volume key to increase the volume level and Down volume key to decrease the level. 64 LG GD570 | User Guide...

  • Page 67: Answering A Call

    Answering a Call When somebody calls you, the phone will ring and display information about the caller. If available, the caller’s phone number, or name if stored in Contacts, will be displayed. 1 Press or the Accept soft key to answer the incoming call.
  • Page 68 1 In Idle mode, open Menu g Call Logs. 2 Press the up or down navigation key to highlight Missed Calls and press 66 LG GD570 | User Guide...

  • Page 69: Call Duration

    3 Press the up or down Navigation key to scroll through the missed calls. 4 Press to view the displayed number. Note: With the call details displayed, press the Options soft key to use Send Message, Save Number, Edit Number, Audio Postcard or Delete. Tip: You can press at any time to exit the Missed Call feature.

  • Page 70: Vibrating Mode

    The Vibrating Mode icon ( ) will no longer be displayed on the notifications bar. Options During a Call Your phone provides a number of control functions that are available for use during a call. 68 LG GD570 | User Guide...

  • Page 71: Call Waiting

    Switching off the Microphone (Mute) During a call, you can temporarily switch your phone’s microphone off, so that the other person cannot hear you. B Press Mute soft key during a call. The other person will not be able to hear you. The Mute icon will be displayed at the top left of the screen.

  • Page 72: Putting A Call On Hold

    To make a new call while you have a call in progress: 1 During a call, press . This will place the first call on hold. 2 Use the keypad to enter the other number and press to dial the second call. 70 LG GD570 | User Guide...

  • Page 73: Using The Speakerphone

    When you have both an active call and a call on hold, you may switch between the two calls. To switch between the two calls: 1 During the call, press the Options soft key, highlight Swap Calls, and press • The active call is placed on hold and the other call is activated.

  • Page 74: Muting Or Sending Key Tones

    2 To turn them back on, press the Options soft key, and select Send Tones to turn the key tones on. Note: To communicate with answering machines or computerized telephone systems, Key Tones must be set to On. 72 LG GD570 | User Guide...

  • Page 75: Searching For A Number In Address Book

    Searching for a Number in Address Book You can search for a number in Contacts during a call. 1 During a call, press the Options soft key. 2 Highlight Address Book and press With the Address Book entries displayed: 3 Enter the name that you wish to find in the textbox located above the entries.

  • Page 76: Making A Conference Call

    Having a Private Conversation With One Participant When you have multiple participants in a conference call, you might need to speak privately with one of the participants. 74 LG GD570 | User Guide...
  • Page 77 While you are in a Conference Call: 1 Press the Options soft key and choose the Conference Call g Private Call option. Press the Up or Down Navigation key and select the number to connect with. The conference call is split into the active Private Call, and the other caller(s) (on hold).

  • Page 78: Menu Navigation

    Settings), and then press 3 If the menu contains sub-menus (e.g., Security), you can access them by pressing the after highlighting the sub-menu. If the menu that you have selected contains further options, repeat this step. 76 LG GD570 | User Guide...

  • Page 79: Selecting Functions And Options

    Selecting Functions and Options Your phone offers a set of functions that allow you to customize it. These functions are arranged in menus and submenus, accessed using the navigation key and the two soft keys. Each menu and sub-menu allows you to view and alter the settings of a particular function.
  • Page 80 If, however, there are only two options, such as On/Off or Enable/Disable, your phone highlights the option that is not currently active, so that you can select it directly. 78 LG GD570 | User Guide...

  • Page 81: Using Shortcuts

    Using Shortcuts The menu items, such as menus, sub-menus, and options, are numbered and can be accessed quickly by using their shortcut numbers. For the main menus, you can access any one of them by pressing the number keys (1 to 9), according to their location on the screen.

  • Page 82: Entering Text

    J, K, or L. However, the T9 mode automatically compares the series of keystrokes you make with an internal dictionary to determine the most likely word, thus requiring far fewer keystrokes than the traditional ABC mode. 80 LG GD570 | User Guide...
  • Page 83 • Symbol: this mode allows you to enter symbols, such as punctuation marks. • 123 mode: this mode allows you to enter numbers. • ABC mode: this mode allows you to enter letters by pressing the key labeled with the letter you want. Example: Writing a text message.

  • Page 84: Using T9 Mode

    Press the Next soft key until the word you want appears. If the word you want does not appear, see the “To add a new word into the T9 dictionary” section in the following page. 82 LG GD570 | User Guide...
  • Page 85 3 Press to insert a space and start entering the next word. To add a new word into the T9 dictionary: 1 When the desired word does not immediately appear (in T9 mode), press the Next soft key until the soft key itself turns into the Add soft key. Press the Add soft key;...

  • Page 86: Using Symbol Mode

    2 Press the key that corresponds to the symbol you want to enter. To display more symbols, press Using Number Mode The Number mode enables you to enter numbers into a text message. Press the keys to enter the corresponding digit. 84 LG GD570 | User Guide...

  • Page 87: Using Abc Mode

    Using ABC Mode To use ABC mode, use the 2 to 9 keys to enter your text. 1 When entering text, press the key labeled with the letter you want: • Once for the first letter • Twice for the second letter, and so on 2 Select the other letters in the same way.

  • Page 88: Understanding Your Contacts

    To save additional information for a particular contact, such as notes, e-mail, etc., it is important to save that Contact into your phone’s onboard memory. 1 From Idle mode, press the Menu g Contacts. 2 Select Add New Contact. 86 LG GD570 | User Guide...
  • Page 89 3 Enter a first name in the First Name text box. Go to the next text box by pressing the down Navigation key. For further details about how to enter characters, see “Using ABC Mode” on page 85. 4 Enter a last name in the Last Name text box. 5 Highlight a field with the Navigation key, and then enter the contact’s information.
  • Page 90 Family, Friends, School, or No Group). • [Birthday]: assigns the date entered to the Birthday entry. • [Anniversary]: assigns the date entered to the Anniversary or Special day entry. • [Memo]: allows you to enter additional information about the contact. 88 LG GD570 | User Guide...

  • Page 91: Storing A Number In The Sim Card

    6 Press to Save. The information is saved to your phone and located in the Contacts list. 7 Press to return to the Idle screen. Storing a Number in the SIM Card The default storage location for saving phone numbers to your Contacts is your phone’s built-in memory.

  • Page 92: Finding Contacts Entry

    2 Enter the first few letters of the name in the text box. The contacts most closely matching your entered text will be displayed. Use the up or down Navigation key until the entry you want is highlighted. 90 LG GD570 | User Guide...
  • Page 93 3 Once you locate the desired entry, press dial the number, press Message soft key to send a text message, or press the Options soft key to access the following Contacts entry options: • Send Audio Postcard: allows you to send a Audio Postcard to the selected number.
  • Page 94 • Copy to SIM card/Phone: allows you to copy the selected contact entry. • Delete: allows you to delete the selected number from your Contacts. • Send Audio Postcard: allows you to send a Audio Postcard to the selected number. 92 LG GD570 | User Guide...

  • Page 95: Dialing A Number From Contacts

    • Set Speed Dial: allows you to assign a speed dial key number to the selected Contacts entry. • Set as Primary Number: allows you to assign the selected number as the primary phone number when you dial the contact. • Send Contact Info via: allows you to send the selected contact entry via Text Message, Multimedia Message, or Bluetooth.

  • Page 96: Creating And Editing A Caller Group

    • Ringtone: allows you to choose a ringtone associated with the Caller group. • Memory: allows you to choose a stored memory associated with the Caller group. 5 Press Save when you finish. 6 Press to return to Idle mode. 94 LG GD570 | User Guide...

  • Page 97: Speed Dialing

    To edit a group: 1 Open Groups and scroll through the list with the Navigation key. 2 Highlight the group and press Options g Edit Group. 3 Modify the group and press the Save soft key to save. Speed Dialing Once you have stored phone numbers from your Contact list, you can set up to 8 speed dial entries and then dial them easily whenever you want, simply...

  • Page 98: Deleting All Of The Contact Entries

    2 Press Options g Select All, to place a check mark on all SIM Contact entries, and press the Delete soft key. 3 Press the Yes soft key to confirm deletion. 4 Press to return to the Idle screen. 96 LG GD570 | User Guide...

  • Page 99: Mobile Backup

    Mobile Backup You can view the information for your Last sync, also about Mobile Backup. 1 From Idle mode, press Menu g Contacts g Mobile Backup. My Name Card (My Info) My Info allows you to view and edit your personal Contact information including name, phone numbers, and email address in one entry.

  • Page 100: Messages

    Types of Messages The Messaging menu contains the following sub- menus: • Create Message • Conversations • Voicemail • Social Buzz • Email • Audio Postcard • IM (Instant Messaging) • Drafts • Undelivered • Message Settings 98 LG GD570 | User Guide...

  • Page 101: Create Text Messages

    Create Text Messages Short Message Service (SMS) allows you to send and receive short text messages to and from other mobile phones. The Message icon displays on the notification bar when you have received a new text message. When the memory is full, you will be notified by your phone.
  • Page 102 • To enter a number or email address that is not in your Contacts list, press the Options soft key and select the desired option. 6 Press the Send soft key to send the message. 100 LG GD570 | User Guide...

  • Page 103: Create Multimedia Messages

    Create Multimedia Messages This menu allows you to send Multimedia Messages. Multimedia Messaging provides delivery of personal picture messages from phone to phone or from phone to email. Using the Multimedia Messaging feature, your phone can receive and send messages that contain multimedia files, such as photos, sounds and videos.

  • Page 104: View

    Conversations View or Standard View. Conversations This folder contains the messages that you have received/sent displayed in conversation view mode, according to the phone number. 1 From Idle mode, press Menu g Messaging g Conversation. 102 LG GD570 | User Guide...

  • Page 105: Standard View

    2 Press the up or down Navigation key to scroll through the Conversation list. 3 Press the View soft key to read the message history for that phone number. Note: Press the left or right Navigation key to between the Conversations, Drafts and Undelivered folders.
  • Page 106 SIM card into the phone’s memory or moves the message from the phone to the SIM card. Depends on where the current message was saved. • Sort by: allows you to sort messages by Read/ Unread, Date, or Sender. 104 LG GD570 | User Guide...

  • Page 107: Sentbox

    • Message Details: allows you to view the message information in detail. Viewing a Multimedia Message from the Inbox 1 Highlight a retrieved multimedia message from the list and press View. 2 While viewing the multimedia message, you may choose from the available options by pressing the Options soft key.

  • Page 108: Voicemail

    1 From Idle mode, press Menu g Messaging g Voicemail. Tip: From the Idle mode, press and hold connect to the voice server. Note: Voicemail is a network feature. Please contact T-Mobile customer service for further details. 106 LG GD570 | User Guide...

  • Page 109: Email

    Email You can stay in touch on the move using email on your phone. It’s quick and simple to set up using a E-mail Setup Wizard. Note: Before using this feature, you need to subscribe to a cell phone plan that includes Data access.

  • Page 110: Audio Postcard

    4 Press the Stop soft key to finish recording the voice message. 5 Press the Send To soft key to select a recipient. 6 Press the Send soft key to send the Audio Postcard. 108 LG GD570 | User Guide...

  • Page 111: Instant Messaging (Im)

    Instant Messaging (IM) Instant Messaging is a way of sending short, simple messages that are delivered immediately to users online at that moment. Before using this feature, you need a subscription to a messenger service. For further details, contact T-Mobile customer service. Data service charges may apply, please see T-Mobile customer service for more information.
  • Page 112 Messaging account. • Saved conversations: shows the saved Instant Messaging conversations. • Offline conversations: shows the offline conversations. • Settings/Preferences: this option allows you adjust the sound and Network settings. • IM Information: provides the IM Client’s Version. 110 LG GD570 | User Guide...

  • Page 113: Drafts

    Drafts This message folder stores messages that you may want to edit or send at a later time. 1 From Idle mode, press the Menu g Messaging g Drafts. Note: Press the left or right Navigation keys to scroll to Undelivered and Conversations. 2 Select a message from the list and press the Edit soft key.
  • Page 114 • Email: Allows you set or or view the settings for Email Accounts, Retrieve Interval, Auto Retrieval in Roaming and Signature. • Voicemail Number: Allows to view the Voicemail Number information. • Service Message: Allows to set the Service Message option. 112 LG GD570 | User Guide...

  • Page 115: Changing Your Settings

    Changing Your Settings This section explains the sound and phone settings for your phone. It includes such settings as: display, security, memory, and any extra settings available with your phone. Sound Settings You can customize various sound settings. Browse HiFi Ringers® Using the Browse HiFi Ringers option, you can quickly access the T-Mobile website and use the web browser to download new HiFi Ringers.
  • Page 116 The following options are available: • Ring: the phone rings using the ringtone selected in the Sounds menu. • Ring & Vibrate: the phone rings and vibrates simultaneously. • Ring after Vibrate: the phone vibrates first and then starts ringing. 114 LG GD570 | User Guide...
  • Page 117 Note: Additional options in the Ringtone sub- menu include the Call Alert and Increasing Ringtone options. Message Tone This menu allows you to set up the ringtone preferences for incoming messages. You can set the Sounds, Alert type, and Reminder options. Use the Navigation key to make your selections.

  • Page 118: Display Settings

    Color Theme This menu allows you to change the phone’s display theme. External Display This menu allows you to change the external LED pattern settings. 116 LG GD570 | User Guide...

  • Page 119: Main Menu Style

    Secret Lighting This menu allows you to change the top-edge lighting style and color. Fonts This menu allows you to change the type or size of the fonts for the Dialpad and Menu & Lists. Brightness This menu allows you to adjust the display brightness to see it better in different lighting conditions.

  • Page 120: Bluetooth

    This menu allows you to access the devices with which you have paired through Bluetooth. My Bluetooth Info Actually, the Bluetooth specification is a protocol that describes how the short-range wireless technology works, whereas individual profiles 118 LG GD570 | User Guide...

  • Page 121: Faves

    describe the services supported by individual devices. See the Supported Services sub-menu for more information. Various profiles are available, including (but not limited to): • Headset: The Bluetooth headset can be used for both outgoing and incoming calls. • Handsfree: The Bluetooth device (e.g., a Car Kit) can be used for outgoing and incoming calls.
  • Page 122 This menu allows you to select the phone’s language. Choose from Automatic, English, Español and Français. Motion Mute This menu allows you to silence the ringtone during incoming call when you turn the phone over. 120 LG GD570 | User Guide...
  • Page 123 Set Flight Mode Flight Mode allows you to use many of your phone’s features, such as Games, Voice recorder, etc., when you are in an airplane or in any other area where wireless connectivity is prohibited. When your phone is in Flight Mode, it cannot send or receive any calls or access online information.
  • Page 124 FDN list. You must enter your PIN2, which can be obtained from T-Mobile’s customer service. • FDN List: You can view, edit, and add new numbers to the FDN List. You must enter your PIN2 to edit any information. 122 LG GD570 | User Guide...
  • Page 125 Change Codes Security Code The Security Code feature allows you to change your current Security Code to a new one. You must enter the Security Code before you can specify a new one. Note: The current Security Code is the Security Code you created on initial use of a password feature.

  • Page 126: Auto Rotation

    Reset Settings This menu allows you to reset your phone and sound settings to the default settings. The following options are available: • Master Reset: Phone, display, and sound settings are returned to default values. 124 LG GD570 | User Guide...

  • Page 127: Connection

    • Master Clear g Phone: Only the phone settings are returned to default values and all data is deleted. • Master Clear g Memory Card: Only all the data on the memory card will be deleted. My Account This option provides you with account-specific information such as your current status, current activity, usage details, plan and services, and bill summary.
  • Page 128 Data does not get saved to your phone. Always Ask This option allows you to choose the proper USB Connection Mode when you try to connect your phone to a PC. 126 LG GD570 | User Guide...

  • Page 129: Network Selection

    Network Selection The Network Selection feature enables you to automatically or manually select the network used when roaming outside of your home area. Note: You can select a network other than your home network only if there is a valid roaming agreement between the two.

  • Page 130: Call Settings

    This menu allows you to automatically redial the last number if the call was either disconnected or you were unable to connect. • On: Allows the phone to automatically redial the number. • Off: The phone does not automatically redial the number. 128 LG GD570 | User Guide...

  • Page 131: Minute Minder

    Answer Mode The Answer Mode menu allows you to select how your phone answers incoming calls. • Any Key: Allows you to answer an incoming call by pressing any key on your phone, except the volume keys. • Send Key Only: Allows you to answer an incoming call by pressing the Accept soft key.

  • Page 132: Hearing Aid

    If you are hearing aid user, please turn this menu on to get rid of buzzing noise or feedback sound for the phone calls. Call Duration This menu allows you to view the duration of all your sent and received calls. 130 LG GD570 | User Guide...

  • Page 133: Application Settings

    Application Settings 1 From Idle mode, press the Menu soft key to access the main Menu. 2 Press for Settings. 3 Press for Application Settings. Online Album The following options are available: Flickr, Kodak, Photobucket, and Snapfish. Messaging The following options are available: Message Alert, Signature, Text Message, Multimedia Message, Email, Voicemail Number, and Service Message.

  • Page 134: Memory

    (if available) by connecting to the software update server. 1 From Idle mode, press the Menu soft key to access the main Menu. 2 Press for Settings. 3 Press for Software Update. 132 LG GD570 | User Guide...

  • Page 135: Web2Go Sm Browsing

    web2go Browsing This section outlines the browsing features available on your phone. For more information, contact T-Mobile. web2go Your phone is equipped with a browser that provides wireless access and navigation to the Web. To access the browser via the menu, follow these steps: 1 From Idle mode, press the Menu soft key to access the main Menu.
  • Page 136 You can use these entries to return to previously saved, but not bookmarked, web pages. Recent Pages This option provides you with a list of the most recently visited web sites. You can use these entries 134 LG GD570 | User Guide...

  • Page 137: Rss Reader

    to return to previously visited, but not bookmarked, web pages. RSS Reader RSS (Really Simple Syndication) is a family of web feed formats used to publish frequently updated content, such as blog entries, news headlines or podcasts. An RSS document, called a feed, web feed or channel, contains either a summary of content from an associated website or its full text.

  • Page 138: Organizer

    1 From Idle mode, press the Menu soft key to access the main Menu. 2 Press for Organizer. 3 Press for Voice Command. - or - From Idle mode, press and hold the Clear Key. 136 LG GD570 | User Guide...

  • Page 139: Listen Voicemail

    Call <Name or Number> This function is activated only when the user says the command “Call” followed by the name stored in the address book or say the phone number. Please note that interfering noise might cause a problem displaying candidates. Additionally, the user has the option to select a number type at the end, such as “mobile”, “home”...

  • Page 140: Voice Command Options

    Options soft key for the following options: • Mode - Speed: You will no longer receive voice prompts from the phone when Voice Command is activated. - Normal: Voice Command prompts you when 138 LG GD570 | User Guide...

  • Page 141: Telenav Gps Navigator

    Voice Command is activated. • Best Match - 1 Match: The most likely match will be displayed when finding a number from the address book. - 4 Matches: The four most likely matched names will be displayed when finding a name from the address book. • Sensitivity - High/Medium/Low • Spk.

  • Page 142: Maps And Info

    1 From Idle mode, press the Menu soft key to access the main Menu. 2 Press for Organizer. 3 Press for Alarm Clock. To set the alarm: 1 Press the New soft key to set a new Alarm. 140 LG GD570 | User Guide...

  • Page 143: Calendar

    2 Highlight the Time option. Enter the time you want the Alarm to sound. 3 Press the Down Navigation key to highlight the Repeat option. 4 Choose whether you would like your alarm to sound Once, Daily, Mon ~ Fri, Sat ~ Sun, Except Holiday, or Select Weekday.

  • Page 144: Notepad

    A red circle will mark the day that any events have been saved to. Notepad 1 From Idle mode, press the Menu soft key to access the main Menu. 2 Press for Organizer. 3 Press for Notepad. 4 Press the New soft key. 142 LG GD570 | User Guide...

  • Page 145: Calculator

    5 Type your memo, followed by Save. 6 Your memo will appear on screen next time you open the application. TIP: You can edit an existing memo. Highlight the one you want to edit and press the Options soft key, followed by Edit. Calculator With this feature, you can use the phone as a calculator.

  • Page 146: World Clock

    You can edit the city name. 7 Press the Down key to highlight the Daylight Saving Time field. Use your Left and Right Navigation keys to activate the Daylight Saving Time setting. 8 Press the Save soft key. 144 LG GD570 | User Guide...

  • Page 147: Tasks

    Tasks This feature allows you to enter a list of tasks. 1 From Idle mode, press the Menu soft key to access the main Menu. 2 Press for Organizer. 3 Press for Tasks. 4 Press the New soft key to create a new task. 5 Press the Up or Down Navigation key to highlight the Due Date, Note, Priority and Status field.

  • Page 148: Unit Converter

    Length, Weight, Temperature, Volume or Velocity. 5 You can then select the unit and enter the value you would like to convert. 6 The corresponding value will appear on the screen. Scroll down to view more unit conversions. 146 LG GD570 | User Guide...

  • Page 149: Camera

    Camera This section explains how to use the camera on your phone. You can take photographs by using the built- in camera functionality. Using the Camera Using the camera module in your phone, you can take photos of people or events while on the move.
  • Page 150 • Add Voice: allows you to record a voice note to attach to this photo. • Delete: Allows you to delete the picture. – or – 8 Configure the picture options. For more information, refer to “Viewing Photos” on page 151. 148 LG GD570 | User Guide...

  • Page 151: Configuring Camera Options

    Configuring Camera Options On-Screen Icons in Camera Mode In Capture mode (prior to taking a new photo), select one of the on-screen icons to use various options for the camera module. The following options are available: • Album: Displays the photos in the Pictures/ Camera Album folder.
  • Page 152 When you press the Camera key, the camera takes the photo after the specified time elapses. • Shot Mode: Allows you to set the image size to either: Normal, Continuous shot, or Frame shot. 150 LG GD570 | User Guide...

  • Page 153: Viewing Photos

    • Image Quality: Allows you to set the image quality to: Super Fine, Fine, or Normal. Other Options • Hide Icons: Allows you to choose the camera settings icons to be hidden manually or automatically. • Shutter Tones: Allows you to select a tone to play when the camera’s shutter opens and closes.
  • Page 154 • Rename: Allows you to rename your photo file. • Edit Image: Allows you to edit your photo file. Edit options include Resize, Crop, Rotate, Color Adjustment, Image Filter, Insert and more. • Select Multiple: Allows you to select multiple photo files. 152 LG GD570 | User Guide...
  • Page 155 • View Settings: Allows you to sort by Name, Date, Type or view the photo files in Icon View or List View mode. • File Information: Allows you to view details about this photo, which include Size, Date, Resolution and more. 6 Press to view the selected photo.

  • Page 156: My Album

    4 Scroll down to an Album link and press Recording a Video Tip: When shooting video in direct sunlight or in bright conditions, it is recommended that you provide your subject with sufficient light by putting the light source behind you. 154 LG GD570 | User Guide...
  • Page 157 1 Press and hold the Camera key on the right side of the phone to activate the camcorder mode. – or – From Idle mode, press the Menu soft key to access the main Menu. 2 Press for Media. 3 Press for Video.
  • Page 158 Navigation key. Setting Options in Camcorder Mode Preview Options You can record a video in various modes. Once you change the mode, the corresponding indicator displays at the top of the display. 156 LG GD570 | User Guide...
  • Page 159 • Image Size: Allows you to set the video size to either: QVGA(320x240) or QCIF(176x144). • Color Effects: Allows you to change the color tone or apply special effects to the photo. Options include: Off, Mono, Sepia, or Negative. • White Balance: Allows you to set this option from the following choices: Auto, Daylight, Cloudy, Illuminate, and Indoors.
  • Page 160 • Copy: Allows you to copy the currently selected video into the other storage memory. • Rename: Allows you to rename your video file. • Select Multiple: Allows you to select your multiple video files. 158 LG GD570 | User Guide...
  • Page 161 • View Settings: Allows you to sort by Name, Date, Type or view the photo files in Icon View or List View mode. • File Information: Allows you to view details about this photo, including Size, Date, Resolution and more. 6 Press the to play back the selected video.

  • Page 162: Media

    To access the music player 1 From Idle mode, press the Menu soft key to access the main Menu. 2 Press for Media. 3 Press for Music Player and press 160 LG GD570 | User Guide...
  • Page 163 From here, you can access a number of folders: All Songs - Contains all the songs you have on your phone except the pre-loaded default music. Playlists - Contains all the playlists you have created. Artists - Browse through your music collection by artist.
  • Page 164 Larger amounts of music may require additional space. Playing a song 1 From Idle mode, press the Menu soft key to access the main Menu. 2 Press for Media. 3 Press for Music Player. 162 LG GD570 | User Guide...
  • Page 165 4 Select one of the folders and the song you want to play. 5 Press the Pause soft key to pause the song. 6 Press the Right Navigation key to skip to the next song. 7 Press the Left Navigation key to go back to the previous song.

  • Page 166: Sounds

    You may want to contact your carrier for more information about the availability of data streaming on your mobile device. Games & Applications Browse Applications You can download more games from the T-Mobile website by using this option. 164 LG GD570 | User Guide...

  • Page 167: Images

    Images In this menu, you can view the list of images including default images pre-loaded onto your phone, images you have downloaded or downloaded from the web server or received in messages. You can set an image as the current background image. 1 From Idle mode, press the Menu soft key to access the main Menu.
  • Page 168 Menu. 2 Press for Media. 3 Press for Photos or for Images. 4 Use the Navigation keys to select My Album. The web browser launches and the T-Mobile Web page displays. 166 LG GD570 | User Guide...

  • Page 169: Other Files

    Faves Icons This menu allows you to personalize your favorite numbers with downloadable icon types. Important!: These icons are only available is you subscribe to myFaves. Call your customer service representative for additional details. 1 press the Menu soft key to access the main Menu.

  • Page 170: Faves

    2 Select Add Fave. 3 Select Create New. Note: You can also select Get from Contacts to add a contact already saved in your phone book. 4 Enter the contact’s information, if necessary. 5 Select Save. 168 LG GD570 | User Guide...
  • Page 171 Edit a Fave 1 From the Idle screen, press to open Faves Gallery. 2 Press the Right or Left Navigation key to scroll through your Faves, then press to select the Fave. 3 Press the Options soft key. 4 Select Edit this Fave. 5 Edit the desired fields.
  • Page 172 Faves, then press to select the Fave. 3 Press the Options soft key. 4 Select Remove Fave. 5 Select Remove Fave or Remove from Faves and delete from contacts. 6 Press the Yes soft key. 170 LG GD570 | User Guide...

  • Page 173: Software Update

    Software Update LG Mobile Phone Software Update Program For more information on installing and using this program, please visit http://update.lgmobile.com. This feature allows you to update your software to the latest version quickly and conveniently over the Internet without needing to visit our service center.

  • Page 174: Fcc Hearing-Aid Compatibility (Hac) Regulations For Wireless Devices

    M-Ratings: Phones rated M3 or M4 meet FCC requirements and are likely to generate less interference to hearing devices than phones that are not labeled. M4 is the better/higher of the two ratings. 172 LG GD570 | User Guide...
  • Page 175 T-Ratings: Phones rated T3 or T4 meet FCC whining noise. Some hearing devices M-Ratings: Phones rated M3 or M4 are more immune than others to this meet FCC requirements and are likely requirements and are likely to generate less to generate less interference to interference noise, and phones also interference to hearing devices than phones that vary in the amount of interference...
  • Page 176 FCC Hearing Aid Compatibility and Volume Control http://www.fcc.gov/cgb/consumerfacts/hac_wireless. html According to HAC policy (KDB 285076), we state this handset has not been rated for hearing aid compatibility with respect to the WiFi capability. 174 LG GD570 | User Guide...

  • Page 177: Accessories

    (Items described below may be optional.) Battery Data cable Connect synchronise Stereo your GD570 headset and PC. User Guide Charger Learn more about your GD570. GD570 User Guide NOTE: • A lways use genuine LG accessories. Failure to do this may invalidate your warranty. • Accessories may vary.

  • Page 178: Troubleshooting

    Function cannot Not supported by Contact your Service Provider. be set. Service Provider or registration required Calls not Dialing error or Check the number dialed. available. service limitations Contact your service provider. have been placed. 176 LG GD570 | User Guide...
  • Page 179 Charging error. No power from Plug in to a different socket or outlet. check voltage. Charger defective. Test with another charger. Wrong charger. Only use original LG accessories. Battery defective. Replace battery. Network Reconnection to another connection Signal too weak.

  • Page 180: Limited Warranty Statement

    Limited Warranty Statement 1. WHAT THIS WARRANTY COVERS : LG offers you a limited warranty that the enclosed subscriber unit and its enclosed accessories will be free from defects in material and workman- ship, according to the following terms and conditions:...

  • Page 181: How To Get Warranty Service

    LG may choose at its option to use functionally equivalent reconditioned, refur- bished or new units or parts or any units. In addition, LG will not re-install or back-up any data, applications or software that you have added to your phone.

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