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OWNER'S MANUAL
LG-GS500v
www.lg.com
P/NO : MMBB0369526 (1.0)
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  • Page 1 ENGLISH OWNER’S MANUAL LG-GS500v www.lg.com P/NO : MMBB0369526 (1.0)
  • Page 2 Bluetooth QD ID B016193...
  • Page 3 Congratulations on your purchase of the advanced and compact GS500v 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

    The web .........70 Menu map ........16 Settings ..........74 Using your touch screen ..17 Accessories ........81 Your home screen ......18 Technical data ......82 Calls ..........20 Trouble shooting ......83 Contacts .........25 Messaging ........28 E-mail ..........32 SNS ...........34 LG GS500v | User Guide...

  • Page 5: Guidelines For Safe And Efficient Use

    Not following these guidelines may • While there may be differences be dangerous or illegal. between the SAR levels of various LG phone models, they are all Exposure to radio frequency designed to meet the relevant energy guidelines for exposure to radio Radio wave exposure and Specific waves.
  • Page 6 • Do not handle the phone with when repair work is required. wet hands while it is being Repairs under warranty, at LG’s charged. It may cause an electric option, may include replacement shock and can seriously damage parts or boards that are either your phone.

  • Page 7: Efficient Phone Operation

    Efficient phone operation • Do not charge the phone when it is on soft furnishings. Electronic and medical devices • The phone should be charged in All mobile phones may get a well ventilated area. interference, which could affect • Do not subject this unit to performance.
  • Page 8 When your vehicle is equipped interference with sensitive medical with an air bag, do not obstruct equipment. with installed or portable wireless equipment. It can cause the air bag to fail or cause serious injury due to improper performance. LG GS500v | User Guide...

  • Page 9: Blasting Area

    • If you are listening to music attempt to remove. Stop using your mobile device until the glass while out and about, please ensure that the volume is at a is replaced by an authorised service reasonable level so that you are centre.

  • Page 10: Battery Information And Care

    • Do not use it on the ground battery’s performance. without permission from the • Use only LG batteries and crew. chargers. LG chargers are Children designed to maximize the battery life. Keep the phone in a safe place out of the reach of small children.
  • Page 11 Do not dispose as household waste. • If you need to replace the battery, take it to the nearest authorized LG Electronics service point or dealer for assistance. • Always unplug the charger from the wall socket after the phone is...

  • Page 12: Getting To Know Your Phone

    TIP: Before connecting the USB infringement upon the copyright of any third cable, wait until the phone has party like the image of powered up and has registered Gallery, Wallpaper, Speed on the network. dial etc. 10 LG GS500v | User Guide...

  • Page 13: Open View

    Open view WARNING: Putting a heavy object on the phone or sitting on it can damage its LCD and touch screen functionality. Battery cover Battery SIM card socket Camera lens Memory card socket...

  • Page 14: Installing The Sim And Battery

    Install the USIM card Slide the USIM card into the USIM card holder. Make sure the gold contact area on the card is facing downwards. To remove the USIM card, gently pull it outwards. 12 LG GS500v | User Guide...

  • Page 15: Charging Your Phone

    Charging your phone Slide back the cover of the charger connector on the side of your GS500v. Insert the charger and plug it into a mains electricity socket. Your GS500v must be charged until the “Battery full“ message appears on the screen. NOTE: The battery must be fully charged initially to improve battery lifetime.

  • Page 16: Memory Card

    NOTE: All files get deleted while damaged. formatting. From the home screen select and choose Phone settings from the SETTINGS tab. Memory info Scroll and touch then scroll and select External memory. Format and then confirm Touch your choice. 14 LG GS500v | User Guide...

  • Page 17: Transferring Your Contacts

    Enter the password, if one has been set. The card will then be formatted and ready to use. NOTE: If there is existing content on your memory card, the folder structure may be different after formatting since all files will have been deleted.

  • Page 18: Menu Map

    Pocket Apps Speed dials FM radio New message Muvee studio UTILITIES SETTINGS Browser Profiles Google Screen settings Alarms Phone settings Organiser Call settings Memo Bluetooth Voice recorder Touch settings Tools Connectivity Sweet draw Phone guide 16 LG GS500v | User Guide...

  • Page 19: Using Your Touch Screen

    Using your touch screen Touch screen tips Opening Applications To open any application, simply • To select an item, touch the touch its icon. centre of the icon. • Do not press too hard. The touchscreen is sensitive enough to pick up a light, firm touch. •...

  • Page 20: Your Home Screen

    Quick key icon TIP! The User Interface is based on three types of Homescreen. To swap between the home screens just wipe quickly over the display from left to right, or from right to left. 18 LG GS500v | User Guide...
  • Page 21 Using the Multi - tasking Icon Description function Normal profile in use Press the multitasking hard key Outdoor profile in use to open the Multitasking menu. Silent profile in use From here you can view some Headset in use applications that are running and access them with one touch.

  • Page 22: Calls

    Contacts. to Silent for a meeting. Touch Tap the Name field box on the reject an incoming call. top of the screen and enter the 20 LG GS500v | User Guide...
  • Page 23 In-call options Hold - Touch to put a call on hold. Mute - Touch to turn off the microphone so the person you are talking to cannot hear you. Speaker - Touch to turn the speaker phone on. Options - Touch to bring up a list of further in-call options.

  • Page 24: Speed Dialling

    Viewing your call logs name of the contact required. Touch Recent history in the COMMUNICATION tab. TIP! Touch any single call log entry to view the date, time and duration of the call. 22 LG GS500v | User Guide...
  • Page 25 Using call divert Choose any or all of the five options: Touch Call settings in the All outgoing SETTINGS tab. Outgoing international Touch Call divert. Outgoing international calls Choose whether to divert all except home country voice calls, when the line is busy, All incoming when there is no answer or when Incoming when abroad...

  • Page 26: Changing The Common Call

    Auto redial - Slide the switch left If you want to view yourself then for ON or right for OFF. you can choose Mirror on. 24 LG GS500v | User Guide...

  • Page 27: Contacts

    Contacts Searching for a contact You can enter up to five different numbers per contact. Each entry There are two ways to search for a has a preset type Mobile, Home, contact: Office, Pager and Fax. Touch Contacts in the Add an email addresses.
  • Page 28 Contacts suits your own preferences. Backup contacts - See backing up information on your phone. Contacts in the Touch COMMUNICATION tab and touch Restore contacts - See restoring Settings. information on your phone. 26 LG GS500v | User Guide...

  • Page 29: Viewing Information

    Clear contacts - Delete all your contacts. Choose between Handset and SIM and touch Yes if you are sure you want to wipe your contacts. Viewing information Touch Contacts in the COMMUNICATION tab and touch Information. From here you can view your Service dial numbers, your Own number, your Memory info.

  • Page 30: Messaging

    Mark all is selected. To send to select a contact. You can the SMS to a particular group of even add multiple contacts. contacts select Search by group option. Send when ready. Touch 28 LG GS500v | User Guide...
  • Page 31 Entering text T9 mode There are four ways to enter text: The T9 mode uses a built-in dictionary to recognise the words Keypad, Handwriting-Screen, you’re writing based on the Handwriting-Box, Handwriting- sequence of keys you’ve touched. It Double Box. predicts the word you are inputting You can choose your input method and suggests alternatives.

  • Page 32: Message Folders

    Settings. Select Text message. You choose Settings and Multimedia can make changes to: message. You can make changes to: Text message centre - Enter the Retrieval mode - Choose between details of your message centre. 30 LG GS500v | User Guide...

  • Page 33: Changing Your Other Settings

    Home network or Roaming Changing your other settings network. If you then choose Touch Messaging in the Manual you will receive only COMMUNICATION tab. And touch notifications of MMS and you can Settings. then decide whether to download Voicemail - Touch to add a them in full.

  • Page 34: E-Mail

    Touch Allow reply e-mail - Choose COMMUNICATION tab. to allow the sending of read Touch the account you want to confirmation messages. use. Request reply e-mail - Choose whether to request read confirmation messages. 32 LG GS500v | User Guide...
  • Page 35 Retrieve interval - Choose how Maximum sending size - Set the maximum size of sending mail. often your GS500v checks for new email messages. E-mail counter - Input the date Retrieve amount - Choose the you want. You can check emails number of emails to be retrieved you sent during that period.

  • Page 36: Sns

    You can also access the facebook friend’s updated status. Input your application directly by touching comment about new status or check up the feed widget. others. You can also write comments by selecting + icon. 34 LG GS500v | User Guide...

  • Page 37: Camera

    Camera Taking a quick photo Touch to set a Home Screen, Contact, Startup, Shutdown image. Press the key on the right side of the phone. Touch to edit the photo. When the camera has focused on Touch to rename the photo. your subject, touch the Touch to return to the previous the right-center of the screen to...
  • Page 38 They 2M (1600x1200), 1M (1280x960), VGA automatically turn off after a few (640x480), WQVGA(400x240), QVGA seconds. (320x240). Continuous shot - This enables you to take 3/6/9 shots automatically in very quick succession. 36 LG GS500v | User Guide...
  • Page 39 Adjusting the exposure Colour Effect - Choose a colour tone to apply to the photo you’re The exposure defines the difference taking. There are four colour tone between light and dark areas in options: Off, Black & White, an image. A low contrast image Negative or Sepia.

  • Page 40: Viewing Your Saved Photos

    Grid screen - Choose from Off, Simple cross or Trisection. Noise reduction - This can help to reduce noise. Swap cam - For self portraits, switch to the inner camera. Reset settings - Reset all the camera settings. 38 LG GS500v | User Guide...

  • Page 41: Video Camera

    Video camera Making a quick video After making a video Press the camera key on the A still image representing your captured video will appear on the right side of the phone for a few screen. The name of the video runs seconds.
  • Page 42 TIP! You can close all shortcut options for a clearer viewfinder screen. Simply touch the centre of the viewfinder once. To recall the options, touch the screen again. 40 LG GS500v | User Guide...
  • Page 43 Adjusting the exposure Colour Effect - Choose a colour tone to use on your new video. Off, The exposure defines the difference Black & White, Negative, Sepia. between light and dark areas in an White balance - The white balance image.

  • Page 44: Watching Your Saved Videos

    Reset settings - Reset all the video camera settings. Watching your saved videos In the viewfinder, touch Your gallery will appear on the screen. Touch a video once to bring it to the front of the gallery. 42 LG GS500v | User Guide...

  • Page 45: Your Photos And Videos

    Your photos and videos Viewing your photos and Adjusting the volume when videos viewing a video Touch on the camera preview To adjust the volume of a video screen. while it is playing, touch the volume bar on the screen bottom after Your gallery will appear on the pressing the loudspeaker symbol.

  • Page 46: Setting A Photo As Wallpaper

    Choose from the options what you want to change: All, Widget, There are options within slideshows: Speed dial. Touch to go back. Touch to pause the slideshow on a particular photo. Touch again to resume playback. 44 LG GS500v | User Guide...
  • Page 47 Editing your photos Save the changes you have Open the photo you’d like to edit made to the photos. Select and touch to bring up the to save the changes over the options. Original file, or as a New file. If you select New file, enter a file Touch the icons to alter your name.

  • Page 48: Adding Text To A Photo

    Select OK icon to When you are finished with your apply the changes or choose selection, touch to cancel. Mosaic blur - Touch to apply a blurred mosaic effect to the photo. 46 LG GS500v | User Guide...

  • Page 49: Merging Two Videos Together

    Oil painting - Give an Oil painting Trimming the length of your effect. video Sketch - Apply an effect that Open the video you’d like to edit, makes the picture look like a select and touch to bring sketch. up the options. Emboss - Give an Emboss effect.

  • Page 50: Merging A Photo With A Video

    Merging a photo with a video Repeat these steps to merge Open the video you’d like to edit, more photos. select and touch to bring up the options. 48 LG GS500v | User Guide...
  • Page 51 Adding a voice recording Adding a soundtrack to your video Open the video you’d like to edit, select and touch to bring Open the video you’d like to edit, up the options. select and touch to bring and choose Voice up the options.

  • Page 52: Overlaying A Photo

    Choose to save over the original overlay the whole screen, not just file or as a new file. the area selected. Repeat these steps to add more Touch to mark when you’d text. like the photo to disappear. 50 LG GS500v | User Guide...
  • Page 53 Preview to ensure you are Touch happy with the photo overlay. Touch Save icon followed by Yes. Choose to save over the original file or as a new file. Repeat these steps to add more photos. Changing the speed of your video Open the video you’d like to edit, select and touch...

  • Page 54: Multimedia

    If you choose downloaded and those taken on Bluetooth, your phone will your phone’s camera. search for a device to send the picture to. 52 LG GS500v | User Guide...

  • Page 55: Printing An Image

    Using an image Printing an image You can choose images to use as Touch then select My stuff wallpapers and screensavers, or from ENTERTAINMENT tab. even to identify a caller. Touch Images. then select My stuff Touch Select an image and touch from ENTERTAINMENT tab.
  • Page 56 My stuff Touch sounds or set them as ringtones. on the ENTERTAINMENT tab. Videos. Touch Using a sound Select a video to play. then select My stuff Touch from ENTERTAINMENT tab. Sounds. Touch 54 LG GS500v | User Guide...

  • Page 57: Games And Applications

    / Credit Card / Loan / Email ID the video to. details If you choose Youtube, your LG Help Desk - This application video clip is able to upload the has all India LG Mobile service site. centre / Call Centre numbers...
  • Page 58 My stuff Touch on the ENTERTAINMENT tab. If you insert new memory card, touch External Memory menu. Select the file(*.jad or *.jar) you want to download and install the file. 56 LG GS500v | User Guide...
  • Page 59 Others folder. computer to your phone. You can also use LG PC Suite via your sync If this happens, you can move them. cable. To transfer files (e.g. music) using...
  • Page 60 Multimedia Creating a movie Music Your LG GS500v has a built-in music then select Muvee Touch player that lets you play all your studio from ENTERTAINMENT favourite tracks. To access the music tab. then select Music player, touch Touch to add an image. Tap from ENTERTAINMENT tab.
  • Page 61 Bluetooth or Shuffle tracks - Play your tracks in a the data cable. random order. You can also use LG PC Suite. To NOTE: The copyright of music files transfer music using Bluetooth: can be protected by international...

  • Page 62: Creating A Playlist

    TIP! To change the volume while tick will show next to the track names. listening to music, touch Done. Touch 60 LG GS500v | User Guide...

  • Page 63: Searching For Stations

    FM Radio Auto scan. A confirmation Touch message appears. Select Your LG GS500v has an FM radio Yes, then the stations will feature so you can tune into your be automatically found and favourite stations to listen on the allocated to a channel in your move.

  • Page 64: Utilities

    Alarm and Repeat. after a certain amount of days has Save and your event Select passed. will be saved in the calendar. A Organiser in the UTILITIES Touch square cursor will mark the day tab. 62 LG GS500v | User Guide...

  • Page 65: Adding A Memo

    Date finder. Select Choose how you would like your alarm to repeat in the Repeat From Set the required date in the box. tab. Alarm type to select the Select Set the number of days in the type of alarm you want. After tab.

  • Page 66: Voice Recorder

    You can then select the unit, and Touch to listen to your enter the value you would like recording. to convert from, followed by the unit you would like to convert to. 64 LG GS500v | User Guide...

  • Page 67: Using The Stopwatch

    Adding a city to your World Sweet draw clock Press twice to capture the current image. Tools in the UTILITIES tab. Touch When Auto Save is Off, you can edit World clock. Select the image after capturing an image. , followed by New Touch the Notice : This function may not be city.

  • Page 68: Pc Suite

    Insert the supplied CD-ROM or the click the download button to directly download the LG PC Suite program from the internet. Click on the LG PC Suite Installer which will appear on your screen. 66 LG GS500v | User Guide...

  • Page 69: Backing Up And Restoring

    USB cable to your Connect your phone to your PC phone and your PC. as outlined above. LG PC Suite will be automatically Click on the Manage Photos, activated on your PC. Videos or Music icon. Your phone and PC are now Images, audio files and videos connected.
  • Page 70 All your phone messages will Do not disconnect your phone be displayed in folders on the during the transfer. screen. Use the toolbar at the top of the screen to edit and rearrange messages. 68 LG GS500v | User Guide...

  • Page 71: Windows Media Player

    Transferring music using WARNING Windows Media Player Do not disconnect your phone From the home screen select during the transfer. Connectivity in the Settings tab. USB connection mode Select and choose Music sync. Connect your handset and PC using a compatible USB cable. When you try to connect the handset to your PC, your handset will read: “Music Sync“...

  • Page 72: The Web

    To access the bookmark simply downloading content. Check data touch the Connect icon next charges with your network provider. to the bookmark or touch the bookmark title and then touch Connect. You will be connected to your bookmark. 70 LG GS500v | User Guide...

  • Page 73: Viewing Your Browser History

    Using the RSS reader Accessing a saved page From the home screen select RSS (Really Simple Syndication) is a then scroll to Browser on the family of web feed formats used to UTILITIES tab. publish frequently updated content, Saved pages. such as blog entries, news headlines Select or podcasts.
  • Page 74 Connect and your PC will Click Using the USB cable: connect via your GS500v. Ensure you have the LG PC Suite installed on your PC. Connect your GS500v and your PC using the USB cable and launch the LG PC Suite software.
  • Page 75 Access to Google Service You can launch google services in this application. Touch Google in the UTILITIES tab. Search: Google Mobile Web Search allows you to search for websites that are specifically designed for mobile phones and devices. Mail: The Gmail website will be launched.

  • Page 76: Settings

    Network name - Choose ON or settings on the SETTINGS tab. OFF. You can choose the option menu Start-up/Shut down - Choose from: the image for your start-up/shut Handset theme - You can choose down screen. 74 LG GS500v | User Guide...
  • Page 77 Changing your phone Auto key lock - Lock the keypad automatically on the home settings screen. Use the freedom of adapting the Security - Adjust your security GS500v to your own preferences. settings, including PIN code From the home screen, select From the home screen, select request, handset lock, Change then scroll to Phone...

  • Page 78: Changing Your Touch Settings

    This is Packet data conn. - Choose when recommended for best service your device should be connected to and quality. network for packet data. If you select Manual, all the currently available networks are 76 LG GS500v | User Guide...

  • Page 79: Using Memory Manager

    Data service from the options and Your GS500v has three available synchronise your GS500v using the memories: the phone itself, the SIM LG PC Suite software to copy files Card and an external memory card from your phone. (which you may need to purchase If you use Music sync with Windows separately).

  • Page 80: Files Using Bluetooth

    Choose the device you want to calls, connecting to the Internet, send the file to. sending messages or using Your file will be sent. Bluetooth. TIP! Check the progress bar to make sure your file is sent. 78 LG GS500v | User Guide...
  • Page 81 Changing your Bluetooth To receive a file: settings: To receive files, your Bluetooth Touch Bluetooth in the SETTINGS must be both ON and Visible. tab. And select See Changing your Bluetooth and choose Settings. settings below for more information. Make your changes to: A message will prompt you to My device visibility - Choose to accept the file from the sender.

  • Page 82: Pairing With Another Bluetooth Device

    OK. Your phone will then connect to the other device, on which a new default passcode will be create fo this connection. Your passcode protected Bluetooth connection is now ready. 80 LG GS500v | User Guide...

  • Page 83: Accessories

    Please consult your local dealer for availability. (The items described below are supplied in the box) Charger Data cable To connect and synchronise your GS500v and PC. Battery User Guide Stereo headset GS500v User Guide NOTE: • A lways use genuine LG accessories. • F ailure to do this may invalidate your warranty. • A ccessories may vary in different regions.

  • Page 84: Technical Data

    Declaration of Conformity Suppliers Details Name LG Electronics Inc Address : LG Twin Tower 20,Yeouido-dong, Yeongdeungpo-gu Seoul, Korea 150-721 Product Details Product Name GSM 850 / E-GSM 900 / DCS 1800 / PCS 1900 Quad Band and WCDMA Terminal Equipment Model Name...

  • Page 85: Trouble Shooting

    Trouble shooting This chapter lists some problems you might encounter while using your phone. Some problems require you to call your service provider, but most are easy for you to correct yourself. Message Possible causes Possible Solutions There is no USIM card in Make sure the USIM card is correctly USIM error the phone or it is inserted...
  • Page 86 Charger defective If the charger does not warm up, replace it. Wrong charger Only use original LG accessories. Battery defective Replace battery. Number not The Fixed dial number Check settings. permitted function is on. 84 LG GS500v | User Guide...
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