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LG GD510 User Manual

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  • Page 1 GD510 User Guide ENGLISH...
  • Page 2 Bluetooth QD ID B015736...
  • Page 3 Some of the contents in this manual may differ from your phone depending on the software of the phone or your service provider. GD510 GD510 User Guide...
  • Page 4 Congratulations on your purchase of the advanced and compact GD510 phone by LG, designed to operate with the latest digital mobile communication technology.

  • Page 5: Table Of Contents

    Contents Getting to know your phone .....6 Contacts ..........22 Open view ..........7 Adding a new contact ......22 Installing the SIM and battery ...8 Searching for a contact ...... 22 Charging your phone ......9 Creating a group ........22 Memory card .........
  • Page 6 Voice recorder ........46 Watching a video ......... 39 Recording a sound or voice .... 46 Sending a video clip ......40 Using your calculator ......46 Games & Apps ........40 Converting a unit ........ 46 LG GD510 | User Guide...
  • Page 7 Personalizing your profi les ....54 Changing your screen settings ..54 PC Sync ............ 48 Changing your phone settings ..55 Installing LG PC Suite on your Changing your connectivity computer ..........48 settings ............ 55 Connecting your phone and PC ..48 Using memory manager ....

  • Page 8: Getting To Know Your Phone

    • Short press to turn on/off the screen. WARNING: Placing a heavy object on the phone or sitting on it while it is in your pocket can damage the phone’s LCD and touch screen functionality. LG GD510 | User Guide...

  • Page 9: Open View

    Open view Battery cover Battery External camera lens MicroSD Card Slot SIM Card Tray...

  • Page 10: Installing The Sim And Battery

    Press the right side of the battery downwards. Please make sure the until down it clicks into place. battery is removed from the phone before installing the SIM card. To remove the SIM card, pull it gently outwards. LG GD510 | User Guide...

  • Page 11: Charging Your Phone

    Charging your phone Remove the charger socket cover on the side of your GD510. Connect the Travel Adapter (Charger) and the included USB cable. Connect the USB cable into the phone and plug it into a power socket. Your GD510 must be charged until the “Battery full“...

  • Page 12: Memory Card

    4 Put the microSD card on the card tray. Make sure the gold colour contact area is facing downwards. LG GD510 | User Guide...

  • Page 13: Menu Map

    Menu map Touch in the Home screen to open a Top menu. From here you can access further menus by scrolling through the icons: COMMUNICATION, ENTERTAINMENT, UTILITIES and SETTINGS. COMMUNICATION ENTERTAINMENT Messaging Camera MobileMail Games & Apps Media My Account Music Contacts Gallery...

  • Page 14: Using Your Touch Screen

    • Use the tip of your finger to touch the option you require. Be careful not to touch any other keys. • Whenever your GD510 is not in use, it will return to the lock screen. Control the touch screen...

  • Page 15: Your Home Screen

    Your home screen You can drag and click what you need right away in all home screen types. Active Active Widget home Speed dial home screen - When you screen - When touch on the you touch bottom right of the , the speed dial screen, the mobile list appears.

  • Page 16: The Quick Keys

    Touch to open the full Top Touch to access the Messaging menu. From here menu which is divided into you can create a new SMS or four categories. MMS, or view your message folder. LG GD510 | User Guide...

  • Page 17: The Status Bar

    The status bar Icon Description The status bar uses various icons to An alarm is set indicate things like signal strength, new messages and battery life, as well Customised Profile in use (The number in the icon as telling you whether your Bluetooth will vary) or GPRS is active.
  • Page 18 When you have an application running in the background (e.g. a game or the FM radio), will appear in the status bar. LG GD510 | User Guide...

  • Page 19: Calls

    Calls Making a call Making a call from your contacts 1 Touch to open the keypad. 2 Key in the number using the 1 From the home screen touch keypad. open the Contacts. 3 Touch to initiate the call. 2 Tap the Name field box on the top of the screen and enter the first few 4 To end the call, press the Smart key.

  • Page 20: In-Call Options

    TIP! To scroll through a list of options or your list of contacts, touch the last item visible and slide your fi nger up the screen. The list will move up so more items become visible. LG GD510 | User Guide...

  • Page 21: Speed Dialing

    Speed dialing Making a second call You can assign a frequently-called 1 During your initial call, touch contact to a speed dial number. and type the number you want to call. 1 Select Contacts in the COMMUNICATION tab and select 2 Touch to connect the call.

  • Page 22: Using Call Forward

    You’ll need your PIN2 code from your operator. Only numbers included in the fi xed dial list can be called from your phone. LG GD510 | User Guide...

  • Page 23: Changing The Common Call Setting

    Changing the common call BT answer mode - Select Hands- free to be able to answer a call setting using a Bluetooth headset, or select 1 Touch Call settings in the SETTINGS Handset to press a key on the tab. handset to answer a call.

  • Page 24: Contacts

    Livecon. 4 Touch Save. 8 Touch Save to save the contact. NOTE: If you delete a group, the contacts which were assigned to that group will not be lost. They will remain in your Contacts. LG GD510 | User Guide...

  • Page 25: Changing Your Contact Settings

    Changing your contact Restore contacts - Restores your contacts from the external memory. settings This option requires external You can adapt your contact settings memory. so that your Contacts suits your own Clear contacts - Delete all your preferences. contacts. Choose between Handset 1 Touch Contacts in the and SIM and touch Yes if you COMMUNICATION tab and touch...

  • Page 26: Messaging

    Messaging Messaging Entering text Your GD510 combines SMS and MMS There are five ways to enter text: into one intuitive and easy-to-use Keyboard, Handwriting-screen, menu. Handwriting-box, Handwriting- double box. Sending a message You can choose your input method by 1 Touch Messaging in the tapping and Input method.

  • Page 27: Handwriting Recognition

    Accessing the IM feature In Handwriting mode you simply write 1 Touch IM in COMMUNICATION tab. on the screen and your GD510 will 2 You can see available IM clients. convert your handwriting into your The menu items below might not message.

  • Page 28: Changing Your Text Message Settings

    Creation mode - Choose your message mode. Delivery time - Choose how long to wait before a message is delivered. Multi msg centre - Choose one from the list or add a new message centre. LG GD510 | User Guide...

  • Page 29: Changing Your Other Settings

    Changing your other settings Touch Messaging in the COMMUNICATION tab. And touch Settings. Voicemail - Touch to add a new Voicemail service. Contact your network operator for more information about the service they provide. Service message - Choose to receive or block service messages.

  • Page 30: Camera

    Continuous shot - This enables you to take Off/3/6/9 shots automatically in very quick succession. TIP! You can bring up the options by tapping the screen. They automatically turn off after a few seconds. LG GD510 | User Guide...

  • Page 31: Taking A Quick Photo

    Taking a quick photo After taking a photo 1 Press the key on the right side Your captured photo will appear on of the phone. the screen. The name of the image runs along the bottom of the screen. 2 When the camera has focused on your subject, touch the on the Touch to send the photo as a...

  • Page 32: Using The Advanced Settings

    Choose from Off, 3 seconds, 5 seconds or 10 seconds. Great for the group photo you want to be part of. LG GD510 | User Guide...

  • Page 33: Video Camera

    Video camera Getting to know the viewfinder Image size Saving to handset memory/ Zoom - zoom in or zoom out. external memory Back Camera mode - Touch this icon to switch to camera mode. Start recording Gallery Video mode - Video Settings - Touch this icon to open the mode is selected.

  • Page 34: Making A Quick Video

    Touch to view a gallery of saved bottom showing the length of the videos and images. video. 5 To pause the video, touch resume by selecting 6 Touch on screen or press a second time to stop recording. LG GD510 | User Guide...

  • Page 35: Using The Advanced Settings

    Using the advanced settings Memory - Choose whether to save Handset memory your videos to the From the viewfinder, touch Settings External memory or to the to open all the advanced settings Voice - Choose whether or not to options. record a video with sound.

  • Page 36: Your Photos And Videos

    6 The image will be saved in your view other photos or videos. Media folder and appear in the gallery. WARNING: Some functions will not work properly if the multimedia fi le has not been recorded on the phone. LG GD510 | User Guide...

  • Page 37: Viewing Your Photos As A Slide Show

    Viewing your photos as a Setting a photo as wallpaper slide show 1 Touch Gallery in the ENTERTAINMENT tab. Slideshow mode will show all the photos in your gallery one at a time as 2 Touch the photo you would like to a slideshow.

  • Page 38: Editing Your Photos

    Touch to return to the gallery. Save the changes you have made to the photos. Select to save the changes over the Original file, or as a New file. If you select New file, enter a file name. LG GD510 | User Guide...

  • Page 39: Adding An Effect To A Photo

    Adding an effect to a photo Emboss - Give an Emboss effect. Solarize - Change the effect of 1 From the editing screen, touch exposure to the light. Vivid - Give an effect of clearness 2 Choose to apply any of the options and brilliance.

  • Page 40: Media

    Images. Select the picture you phone on. want. Shut down image - Set an image 2 Touch Send and choose from to appear when you switch the Multimedia message, Bluetooth. phone off. LG GD510 | User Guide...

  • Page 41: Printing An Image

    Printing an image Sounds 1 Touch Media in the The Sounds contains a list of sounds ENTERTAINMENT tab and select including the downloaded sounds, Images. Select the picture you default sounds and voice recordings. want. And touch From here you can manage or send sounds or set them as a ringtone.

  • Page 42: Sending A Video Clip

    Message, Bluetooth. way of transferring a file from your computer to your phone. You can Games & Apps also use the LG PC Suite via your You can install new games and sync cable. applications on your phone to keep...

  • Page 43: Creating A Movie

    Creating a movie Music Your LG GD510 has a built-in 1 Scroll and touch Muvee studio in music player so you can play all the ENTERTAINMENT tab. your favourite tracks. To access the 2 Touch to add an image. Tap the...

  • Page 44: Transferring Music Onto Your Phone

    6 Touch to return to the Music You can also use LG PC Suite. To menu. You may touch more than transfer using Bluetooth: once to return to the menu. 1 Make sure both devices have...

  • Page 45: Fm Radio

    FM Radio Resetting channels Your LG GD510 has an FM radio 1 Scroll and touch FM radio in the feature so you can tune into your ENTERTAINMENT tab, then favourite stations to listen on the 2 Choose Reset channel to reset the move.

  • Page 46: Utilities

    5 The Target date will be shown events have been saved to and a below. bell will ring at the start time of your event, so that you can stay organized. LG GD510 | User Guide...

  • Page 47: Adding A Memo

    Adding a memo 7 Add a memo for the alarm in the Memo box. 1 Touch Memo in the UTILITIES tab. 8 Finally, you can set the snooze 2 Touch Add memo. interval to 5, 10, 20, or 30 minutes, 3 Type your memo, then touch Save.

  • Page 48: Voice Recorder

    4 Touch to listen to your enter the value you would like to recording. convert from, followed by the unit you would like to convert to. 5 The corresponding value will appear on the screen. LG GD510 | User Guide...

  • Page 49: Adding A City To Your World Clock

    Adding a city to your World clock 1 Touch Tools in the UTILITIES tab. 2 Select World clock. 3 Touch the , followed by Add city. 4 Scroll the globe, touch the area you want and choose the city on the map.

  • Page 50: Pc Sync

    Installer wizard. backup information to, or restore 5 Once installation is completed, the information from. Click Start icon. LG PC Suite icon will appear on your 4 Your information will be backed up desktop. or restored. LG GD510 | User Guide...

  • Page 51: Viewing Phone Files On Your Pc

    Viewing phone files on your Synchronizing your contacts 1 Connect the phone to your PC. 2 Click on the Manage Contacts icon. 1 Connect your phone to your PC as outlined previously. 3 Your PC will now import and display all contacts saved to your SIM card 2 Click on the Manage Files icon.

  • Page 52: Synchronizing Your Messages

    2 From the Home screen select and then select Connectivity on the SETTINGS tab. 3 Select USB connection mode. 4 Touch Music sync. 5 Connect the phone to your PC. Your phone will read: Connected. LG GD510 | User Guide...

  • Page 53: The Web

    The web Accessing the web Adding and accessing your bookmarks 1 Touch the Internet in UTILITIES tab. 2 To go straight to the Internet home For easy and fast access to your page, select Home. Alternately, favourite websites, you can add select Enter address and type in bookmarks and save web pages.

  • Page 54: Using Rss Reader

    Touch Internet in the UTILITIES tab. And select Settings. You can choose to edit Profiles, Appearance settings, Cache, Cookies or Security settings. LG GD510 | User Guide...

  • Page 55: Using Your Phone As A Modem

    Your GD510 can double as a modem GD510. for your PC, giving you email and 2 Pair your PC and GD510 so that a internet access even when you can’t passcode is required for connection. connect using wires. You can use either the USB cable or Bluetooth.

  • Page 56: Settings

    Start-up/Shut down - Choose the theme for your start-up/shut down screen. NOTE: The longer the backlight is on, the more battery power is used. This may result in your needing to charge your phone more often. LG GD510 | User Guide...

  • Page 57: Changing Your Phone Settings

    Information - Select Help to Enjoy the freedom of adapting how view the technical information your GD510 works for your own style. for your GD510. And you can Touch Phone settings in the upgrade software with Handset SETTINGS tab, then choose from the information.

  • Page 58: Using Memory Manager

    SETTINGS tab, then Memory info. depending on your country variant. Handset common memory - View the Access points - Your network operator memory available on your GD510 for has already saved this information. Pictures, Sounds, Videos, MMS, You can add new access points using Java applications and others.

  • Page 59: Sending And Receiving Your Files Using Bluetooth

    Make your changes to: other Bluetooth devices. If not, My device visibility - Choose to your GD510 will search for other be Visible, Hidden or Visible for Bluetooth enabled devices within 1 min. a range.

  • Page 60: Pairing With Another Bluetooth Device

    Settings menu. to Connect now. Your GD510 will 2 Touch Search. automatically switch to Headset 3 Your GD510 will search for devices. profile. When the search is completed, Refresh will appear on screen. 4 Choose the device you want to pair with and enter the passcode, then touch OK.

  • Page 61: Software Upgrade

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

  • Page 62: Accessories

    Battery Stereo headset NOTE: • Always use genuine LG accessories. • Failure to do this may invalidate your warranty. • Accessories may be different in different regions; please check with our regional service company or agent for further inquires. LG GD510 | User Guide...

  • Page 63: Technical Data

    Technical data Ambient Temperatures Max : +55°C (discharging), +45°C (charging) Min : -10°C...

  • Page 64: For Your Safety

    Never place swimming pool, etc. your phone in a microwave oven as this will cause the battery to explode. IMPORTANT! Please read the TIA SAFETY INFORMATION on page 123 before using your phone. LG GD510 | User Guide...

  • Page 65: Safety Information

    Safety Information • When riding in a car, do not leave your phone or set up the hands-free Read these simple guidelines. kit near to the air bag. If wireless Breaking the rules may be dangerous equipment is improperly installed or illegal.

  • Page 66: And Care

    Do not write forcefully on the memo should service the phone and its area. accessories. Faulty installation or service may result in accidents • Carry and store the memory card and consequently invalidate the in its case. warranty. LG GD510 | User Guide...

  • Page 67: Fcc Rf Exposure Information

    • Do not allow the memory card to CAUTION get wet. Use only the supplied and approved • Do not leave the memory card in antenna. Use of unauthorized extremely hot location. antennas or modifications could impair call quality, damage the phone, •...

  • Page 68: Cautions For Battery

    (1) This device and its accessories may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device and its accessories must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation. LG GD510 | User Guide...
  • Page 69 Avoid damage to your hearing • Damage to your hearing can occur if you are exposed to loud sound for long periods of time. We therefore recommend that you do not turn on or off the handset close to your ear. We also recommend that music and call volumes are set to a reasonable level.

  • Page 70: Safety Guidelines

    Use only the supplied or an approved the safety standards previously set by replacement antenna. Unauthorized both U.S. and international standards antennas, modifications, or bodies: attachments could damage the phone and may violate FCC regulations. LG GD510 | User Guide...

  • Page 71: Phone Operation

    Phone Operation Electronic Devices NORMAL POSITION: Hold the phone Most modern electronic equipment is as you would any other telephone shielded from RF signals. with the antenna pointed up and over However, certain electronic your shoulder. equipment may not be shielded against the RF signals from your Tips on Efficient Operation wireless phone.

  • Page 72: Hearing Aids

    ‘blasting areas or in areas Hospitals or health care facilities may posted: ‘Turn off two-way radio’ . Obey use equipment that could be sensitive all signs and instructions. to external RF energy. LG GD510 | User Guide...

  • Page 73: Charger And Adapter Safety

    Potentially Explosive For Vehicles Equipped with Atmosphere an Air Bag Turn your phone OFF when in any An air bag inflates with great force. area with a potentially explosive DO NOT place objects, including atmosphere and obey all signs and either installed or portable wireless instructions.

  • Page 74: Battery Information And Care

    • Battery life will vary due to usage • When using the power plug, ensure patterns and environmental that it is firmly connected. conditions. If it is not, it may cause excessive heat or fire. LG GD510 | User Guide...

  • Page 75: General Notice

    + and contacts skin, it may cause a – terminals of the battery (metal slight burn. Please contact an LG strips on the battery) upon moving. Authorized Service Centre to replace Short-circuit of the terminal may the damaged antenna.

  • Page 76: Fda Consumer Update

    RF that the hazard no longer exists. that does not produce heating Although the existing scientific effects causes no known adverse data do not justify FDA regulatory health effects. Many studies of LG GD510 | User Guide...
  • Page 77 actions, the FDA has urged the • Occupational Safety and Health wireless phone industry to take Administration a number of steps, including the • National Telecommunications and following: Information Administration • Support needed research into The National Institutes of Health possible biological effects of RF of participates in some interagency the type emitted by wireless phones;...
  • Page 78 RF exposures far below the FCC conditions under which people use safety limits. wireless phones, so we don’t know with certainty what the results of such studies mean for human LG GD510 | User Guide...
  • Page 79 health. Three large epidemiology of animals would be needed studies have been published to provide reliable proof of a since December 2000. Between cancer promoting effect if one them, the studies investigated any exists. Epidemiological studies possible association between the can provide data that is directly use of wireless phones and primary applicable to human populations,...
  • Page 80 The FCC limit is consistent with the organizations. CTIAfunded research safety standards developed by the is conducted through contracts Institute of Electrical and Electronic with independent investigators. Engineering (IEEE) and the National The initial research will include Council on Radiation Protection LG GD510 | User Guide...
  • Page 81 and Measurement. The exposure Determining the Spatial- Peak limit takes into consideration the Specific Absorption Rate (SAR) body’s ability to remove heat from in the Human Body Due to the tissues that absorb energy from Wireless Communications Devices: the wireless phone and is set well Experimental Techniques, ’...
  • Page 82 But if you are tumors or other ill effects. Their concerned about the RF exposure recommendation to limit wireless from these products, you can use LG GD510 | User Guide...
  • Page 83 phone use by children was strictly and helped develop a voluntary precautionary; it was not based on standard sponsored by the scientific evidence that any health Institute of Electrical and Electronic hazard exists. Engineers (IEEE). This standard specifies test methods and 11.

  • Page 84: Driver Safety Tips

    As a driver, most phones offer, including your first responsibility is to pay automatic redial and memory. attention to the road. Also, work to memorize the phone LG GD510 | User Guide...
  • Page 85 5. Do not take notes or look up with aware you are driving and if phone numbers while driving. If necessary, suspend conversations you are reading an address book or which have the potential to forward business card, or writing a “to-do” your attention from the road.

  • Page 86: Specific Absorption Rate

    SAR level of the phone while and manufactured not to exceed operating can be well below the the emission limits for exposure to maximum value. Because the phone radiofrequency (RF) energy set by the is designed to operate at multiple LG GD510 | User Guide...
  • Page 87 SAR * Product meets current FCC & levels of various phones and at IC Radio Frequency Exposure various positions, they all meet the Guidelines. government requirement for safe FCC ID: BEJGD510 exposure. IC ID: 2703C-GD510...

  • Page 88: Trouble Shooting

    Press On/Off key for at least two seconds. On/Off key pressed too briefly Phone cannot Charge battery. Check charging indicator Battery empty be switched on in the display. Battery contacts dirty Clean contacts. LG GD510 | User Guide...
  • Page 89 Plug in to a different socket or check voltage. Charger defective If the charger does not warm up, replace it. Wrong charger Only use original LG accessories. Battery defective Replace battery. Phone loses Reconnection to another service provider Signal too weak network is automatic.

  • Page 90: Limited Warranty Statement

    4. Upon request from LG, the consumer must provide information to reasonably prove the date of purchase. 5. During the applicable warranty period, LG will repair or replace at LG’ s sole option, without charge to the original end user, any defective component part of the phone or accessory.
  • Page 91 THE DURATION OF ANY IMPLIED WARRANTIES, INCLUDING THE IMPLIED WARRANTY OF MARKETABILITY, IS LIMITED TO THE DURATION OF THE EXPRESS WARRANTY HEREIN. LG ELECTRONICS CANADA, INC. SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR THE LOSS OF THE USE OF THE PRODUCT, INCONVENIENCE, LOSS OR ANY OTHER DAMAGES, DIRECT OR...
  • Page 92 Memo...

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