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GD900
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P/N : MMBB0338634 (1.0) G

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  • Page 1 User Guide GD900 ENGLISH P/N : MMBB0338634 (1.0) G...
  • Page 2 Bluetooth QD ID B015268...
  • 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. GD900 GD900 User Guide...
  • Page 5 Congratulations on your purchase of the advanced and compact GD900 phone by LG, designed to operate with the latest digital mobile communication technology. Disposal of your old appliance When this crossed-out wheeled bin symbol is attached to a product it means the product is covered by the European Directive 2002/96/EC.

  • Page 6: Table Of Contents

    ............. 31 Touch screen tips ........ 15 Changing your video call settings ........... 32 Touch screen ........16 Get in touch with your GD900 ..17 Messaging ..........33 Customising the home screen ..18 Messaging ..........33 Quick keys ..........19 Sending a message ......
  • Page 7 Using emoticons ......... 37 Your photos and videos ....49 Changing your text message Using zoom when viewing a settings ........... 37 video or photo ........49 Changing your multimedia Adjusting the volume when message settings ........ 38 viewing a video ........49 Editing your photos ......
  • Page 8 Setting your alarm ......60 Changing your phone settings ..68 Adding a memo ........61 Changing your touch settings ..68 Voice recorder ........61 Changing your connectivity Recording a sound or voice .... 61 settings ........... 69 LG GD900 | User Guide...
  • Page 9 Using memory manager ....70 Guidelines Using fl ight mode ....... 70 Guidelines for safe and effi cient Sending and receiving fi les using use ............80 Bluetooth ..........71 Trouble Shooting ........88 Changing your Bluetooth settings ........... 72 Pairing with another Bluetooth device ............

  • Page 10: Getting To Know Your Phone

    Putting a heavy object on the phone or sitting on it can damage its LCD and touch screen functionality. Covering the Proximity sensor can cause the sensor to malfunction. This handset is not recommended for blind disability person due to touch screen keypad. LG GD900 | User Guide...
  • Page 11 Volume keys Charger, Data and • Controls the ringtone and Headset Port key tone volume when TIP: Before you are in a homescreen. connecting the • Controls the volume of USB cable, wait the ear piece when you until the phone has are in a call.

  • Page 12: Installing The Usim And Battery

    To remove the SIM card, gently push it until it clicks. Gently pull it out. Remove the battery Lift the battery out via the cut out provided at the base of the phone. LG GD900 | User Guide...

  • Page 13: Charging Your Phone

    Insert the top of the battery into the connector on the side of your top edge of the battery compartment GD900. Insert the charger and first. Ensure that the battery contacts plug it into a mains electricity align with the phone’s terminals. Press socket.

  • Page 14: Memory Card

    Installing a memory card You can expand the available memory space on your phone by using a Micro SD memory card. The GD900 will support up to a 32GB memory card. NOTE: A memory card is an optional accessory. Slide the memory card into the slot at the top, until it clicks into place.

  • Page 15: Formatting The Memory Card

    Formatting the memory card Your memory card may already be formatted. If it isn’t, you will need to format it before you can start to use it. NOTE: All files get deleted while formatting. From the home screen select and choose Phone settings from the Settings tab.

  • Page 16: Menu Map

    Dialling Games & Apps Video call FM radio Google Movie maker UTILITIES SETTINGS Alarms Profiles Organiser Screen settings Memo Phone settings Stopwatch Bluetooth Voice recorder Wi-Fi Calculator Call settings World clock Connectivity Tools Message settings LG GD900 | User Guide...

  • Page 17: Your Home Screen

    Touch screen tips • When the screen light is off,there are three ways to get back to The home screen is also a great your home screen. place to get used to using the touch Press the power key 2 times. screen.

  • Page 18: Touch Screen

    Your home screen Touch screen Scrolling Drag from side to side to scroll. On The controls on the GD900 touch some screens, such as web pages, screen change dynamically, you can also scroll up or down. depending on the task you are carrying out.

  • Page 19: Get In Touch With Your Gd900

    Get in touch with your GD900 The User Interface is based on four types of Homescreens. To swap between the home screens just wipe quickly over display or touch pad from left to right or from right to left. NOTE: Use flicking to navigate...

  • Page 20: Customising The Home Screen

    Home screen customisation - For each type of home screen you are able to add and remove objects by press & holding your finger on an object for approximately 2 seconds. Shortcut Widget home home screen screen (active) Multimedia Contact home home screen screen LG GD900 | User Guide...

  • Page 21: Quick Keys

    Quick keys The quick keys on your home screen provide easy, one-touch access to the functions you use the most. Touch to bring up the touch Touch to open your contacts. dialling pad, when the touch From here you can search for key pad is closed.
  • Page 22 Pinch your fingers together or slide them apart. <zoom in> Favourites : Display your favourite contacts, songs and photos on the screen by touching <zoom out> LG GD900 | User Guide...
  • Page 23 Transparent Touchpad Using the Multitasking function: Touch and hold the multitasking Make the most of your Transparent touch key to open the Touchpad. Multitasking menu. From here Touchpad Shortcut : You can you can view some applications assign a symbol for the most that are running.
  • Page 24 Video Camera mode. [Zoom in/out] Handwriting: Use your finger to write information on the Transparent Touchpad, without covering the main screen. In Handwriting mode you simply write on the screen and your GD900 will convert your LG GD900 | User Guide...

  • Page 25: Punctuation Marks

    Letter Strokes Letter Strokes ß Accented characters Accent Strokes Space Backspace Enter Punctuation marks Mark Strokes Full stop...
  • Page 26 Touchpad is made of Tempered Number Strokes Glass. Floating cube : When you touch multitasking touch key, get the floating cube. Touch Keypad : The Transparent Touchpad can also be used to input numbers and text. LG GD900 | User Guide...

  • Page 27: Viewing The Status Bar

    Viewing the status bar Icon Description The status bar uses different icons Bluetooth Mono headset to show conditions such as signal Bluetooth on strength, new messages and battery Bluetooth Transfer life as well as whether Bluetooth or Bluetooth Visibility GPRS is active. Downloading Below is a table which explains the meaning of icons you’re likely to see...
  • Page 28 FM radio playing Battery status Email being sent Projector/TV out Email receiving MMS sending MMS receiving SMS sending New voicemail New message Message sending has failed New email Push message Flight mode Outdoor Normal Profile Silent LG GD900 | User Guide...

  • Page 29: Calls

    Calls Scroll through the contact list TIP! Press the power or enter the first letter(s) of the key to lock the touchscreen to contact you want to call by prevent calls being made by touching mistake. From the filtered list, touch the Making a call or a video call contact you want to call and select the number to use if there...

  • Page 30: In-Call Options

    - Touch to open a numerical keypad for typing Dialpad in numbers, e.g. when dialling call centres or other automated telephone services. - Access your memos during a call. Memo - Search your contacts during a call. Contacts LG GD900 | User Guide...

  • Page 31: Adjusting Call Volume

    Adjusting call volume To call a speed dial number, touch on the home screen then press To adjust the volume during a call, and hold the assigned number until use the up and down button on the the contact appears on the screen. right side of the phone.

  • Page 32: Turning Off Dtmf

    Messages only - View a list of all or select To voice mail centre to numbers that have received or sent divert to your voice mail. texts and multimedia messages. VT only- View a list of all video calls. LG GD900 | User Guide...

  • Page 33: Using Call Barring

    NOTE: Diverting calls will incur TIP! Select Fixed dial charges. Please contact your number to turn on and compile network operator for details. a list of numbers which can be called from your phone. You’ll TIP! To turn off all call need your PIN2 code, which is diverts, choose Deactivate all available from your operator.

  • Page 34: Changing Your Video Call Settings

    This can be selected from your Slide close setting - Choose handset memory or external between End call and Continue memory card (if inserted) call. Mirror (on/off) - This mirrors the image of your front camera. LG GD900 | User Guide...

  • Page 35: Messaging

    Messaging Messaging to a MMS when attachments are made or when the sizes exceeds Your GD900 combines SMS, MMS SMS length. into one intuitive, easy-to-use menu. There are two ways of entering the TIP! You will be charged messaging centre:...

  • Page 36: Entering Text

    Simply Put the subject. touch the number key associated Complete the message and touch with the letter you want to enter, Send email. and the dictionary will predict the word you want to use. LG GD900 | User Guide...

  • Page 37: Changing Your Email Settings

    Request reply email - Choose whether to request read confirmation messages. Retrieve interval - Select how often your GD900 checks for new email messages. Include message in Fwd & Reply- Select to include the original message in any reply.

  • Page 38: Message Folders

    Drafts - If you don’t finish writing a message, you can save what you’ve You will recognise the folder done in this folder. structure in your GD900, and it is Threaded box - Messages (SMS) fairly self-explanatory. exchanged with another party can...

  • Page 39: Using Emoticons

    This settings affects the size of your messages and therefore your data charges. Your GD900 message settings Send long text as - Choose to send are pre-defined, so you can send long messages as multiple SMS or messages immediately.

  • Page 40: Changing Your Multimedia Message Settings

    Changing your multimedia Priority - Choose the priority level of your MMS. message settings Validity period - Choose how Your GD900 message settings long your message is stored at the are pre-defined, so you can send message centre. messages immediately. These...

  • Page 41: Camera

    Camera Getting to know the viewfinder Open the slide to use the Outer Camera. Back - Touch here to return to the previous screen. Camera mode - Slide up or down to change camera mode between Photo and Video, touch the button to capture your image.

  • Page 42: Once You've Taken The Photo

    Auto - Your camera will assess the homescreen, Lock screen,contact light available for a good picture ,Start-up/Shut down and Outgoing/ and use the flash as necessary. Incoming call image. Touch to edit the name of Rename the selected picture. LG GD900 | User Guide...

  • Page 43: Adjusting The Exposure

    Always off - The camera will Touch never flash. This is useful if you Slide the contrast indicator want to save battery power. along the bar, towards for a Always on - The camera will lower exposure, darker image always flash. or towards for a higher, When you touch the option...

  • Page 44: Using The Advanced Settings

    After selecting the option, touch the OK button. Swap camera - For self portraits, switch to the LG GD900‘s inner camera. Image size - Change the size of the photo to save memory space or to take an appropriately sized picture for a contact.
  • Page 45 Timer - The self-timer allows you Memory in use - Choose whether to set a delay after the shutter is to save your photos to the Handset pressed. Select Off, 3 secs, 5 secs or memory or the External memory. 10 secs.

  • Page 46: Using The Inner Camera

    To return to the main camera Using the inner camera touch and then select Swap Your LG GD900 has an inner camera and select Main. 640x480 camera for both video calls and taking photos. To switch to the inner camera...

  • Page 47: Video Camera

    Video camera Getting to know the viewfinder Open the slide to use the Outer Camera. Back - Touch here to return to the home screen. Start recording Gallery - Touch this icon to view the gallery. Exposure - See Adjusting the Exposure on Page no:46 Recording speed Flash status - Set or turn off the flash.

  • Page 48: After Shooting A Video

    A low contrast image Bluetooth. will appear foggy, whereas a high Touch to use the Video as contrast image will appear much Ringtone or video call ringtone. sharper. LG GD900 | User Guide...

  • Page 49: Using The Advanced Settings

    OK increase as a result, meaning you’ll button. be able to store fewer videos in the Swap camera - Switch to your LG phone’s memory. GD900’s inner camera to record Duration - Set a duration limit yourself on video.

  • Page 50: Watching Your Videos On Tv

    Reset - Reset all the video camera settings. Watching your videos on TV Connect your GD900 to your TV using the TV output cable. NOTE: The TV output cable is available for purchase separately. LG GD900...

  • Page 51: Your Photos And Videos

    Your photos and videos Using zoom when viewing a Crop your photo. Choose video or photo a square or circular crop area When viewing photos or videos, you and move your finger across the can zoom in and out by pinching screen to select the area.
  • Page 52 Rotate. There are also more advanced editing options. Filter Touch to apply the effect options to a photo Adjust This helps to adjust a ment picture taken using automatic colour, brightness etc. LG GD900 | User Guide...

  • Page 53: Multimedia

    Multimedia You can store multimedia files in Sending a photo your phone’s memory so you have To send a photo just select easy access to all your pictures, picture you want. sounds, videos and games. You can Touch Send. Choose between also save your files to a memory Message, Email, Bluetooth or card.

  • Page 54: Printing An Image

    Multimedia tab. Outgoing call image - Set an image to appear during outgoing Touch My images. calls. Touch Incoming call image - Set an Select Move or Copy. image to appear during incoming calls. LG GD900 | User Guide...

  • Page 55: Creating A Slide Show

    Creating a slide show Sounds If you want to view all the images The My sounds folder contains Downloaded sounds, Default on your phone, you can create a slide show to save you having to sounds and Voice recordings. open and close each individual From here you can manage or send image.

  • Page 56: Videos

    You can download new games and Select a video to play. applications to your phone to keep you amused in your spare time. TIP! GD900 supports both DivX Playing a game & Xvid video format playback to ensure greater content Touch then select My stuff availability.

  • Page 57: Flash Contents

    Flash contents Others The Flash contents folder contains The Others folder is used to store all of your default and downloaded files that are not pictures, audio SWF files. files, videos, games or applications. It is used in the same way as the Viewing an SWF/ SVG file Documents folder.

  • Page 58: Music

    Touch to pause the song. Music Touch to skip to the next Your LG GD900 has a built-in music song. player that lets you play all your Touch to go back to the favourite tracks. To access the music previous song.

  • Page 59: Using The Radio

    Using the radio Searching for stations Your LG GD900 has an built-in FM You can tune your phone to radio radio feature so you can tune into stations by searching for them your favourite stations and listen on manually or automatically. They will the move.

  • Page 60: Resetting Channels

    Choose Reset channel to reset the current channel or choose Reset all channels to reset all of the channels. If you reset all of the channels, each channel will return to the starting 87.5Mhz frequency. LG GD900 | User Guide...

  • Page 61: Organiser

    Organiser Adding an event to your Touch to save the event in calendar the calendar. A coloured square will mark all days that have saved From the home screen select events, and an alarm will sound then scroll to Organiser on the at the event start time, to help Utilities tab.

  • Page 62: Adding An Item To Your To Do List

    For example, 60 days from Set the time you would like the 10.10.09 will be 09.12.2009. alarm to sound. This helps you keep track of deadlines. LG GD900 | User Guide...

  • Page 63: Adding A Memo

    Choose whether you want the Voice recorder alarm to repeat, set the repeat Use your voice recorder to record and type. voice memos or other audio files. The icons indicate the weekday Recording a sound or voice you select. Select Sound/ Vibration to select Touch the type of alarm you want.

  • Page 64: Sending The Voice Recording

    Weight, Temperature, Volume which you can write and send or Velocity. it as normal. If you choose Bluetooth, your phone will search for a device to send the voice recording to. LG GD900 | User Guide...

  • Page 65: Using The Stopwatch

    Then select the unit and enter Adding a city to your world the value you would like to clock convert from. From the home screen, select The corresponding values then and scroll to World clock in the will appear on the screen. Utilities tab.

  • Page 66: The Web

    To access the bookmark simply downloading content. Check data touch the bookmark then touch charges with your network provider. connect. You will be connected to the bookmark. LG GD900 | User Guide...

  • Page 67: Using The Rss Reader

    Using the RSS reader Accessing a saved page From the home screen select RSS (Really Simple Syndication) is a then scroll to Optus Zoo on the family of web feed formats used to Communication tab. publish frequently updated content, Select Saved pages. such as blog entries, news headlines or podcasts.

  • Page 68: Using Your Phone As A Modem

    Visible for both your PC and modem GD900. Your GD900 can double as a modem Pair your PC and GD900 so that a for your PC, giving you email and passcode is required to connect internet access even when you don’t them.

  • Page 69: Settings

    Settings This folder lets you adapt your Backlight - Choose how long the backlight stays on. settings to personalise your GD900. NOTE: The longer the backlight Changing your screen stays on, the more battery power settings it uses and you may need to recharge your phone more often.

  • Page 70: Changing Your Phone Settings

    Settings You can then change all sounds Languages - Change the and alert options available in the language on your GD900’s display. list, including your Voice/Video Auto lock - Lock the keypad ringtone, Volume, Message automatically on the home alerts and others.

  • Page 71: Changing Your Connectivity Settings

    Sound - Sound 1/2/3 USB connection mode - Volume - Controls the volume of Synchronise your GD900 using the tone. LG PC Suite software to copy files Changing your connectivity from your phone. settings Projector/ TV out - Choose PAL or...

  • Page 72: Using Memory Manager

    Turn flight mode on by selecting Handset common memory 1/2 then Settings. Touch Profiles and select Flight mode. - View the memory available on your GD900 for MMS, Email, Java Flight mode prevents you making applications and others. calls, connecting to the Internet, sending messages.

  • Page 73: Sending And Receiving Files Using Bluetooth

    My stuff. other Bluetooth devices. If not, your GD900 will search for other Bluetooth enabled devices within range. Choose the device you want to send the file to and touch Select.

  • Page 74: Changing Your Bluetooth Settings

    Changing your Bluetooth Pairing with another settings Bluetooth device From the home screen select By pairing your GD900 with another then scroll to Bluetooth on the device, you can set up a passcode- Settings tab. protected connection. This makes pairing more secure.

  • Page 75: Using A Bluetooth Headset

    Using a Bluetooth headset Check that your Bluetooth is On. Follow the instructions that came with your headset to put it in pairing mode and pair your devices. The headset will be automatically switched to Headset profile. Touch Ask before connection or Always connect.

  • Page 76: Wi-Fi

    Bluetooth wireless – Connects to the desired AP technology. from the AP search list. NOTE: The GD900 supports WEP, – If the AP is security type WPA-PSK/2 encryption, and not WEP or WPA-PSK/2, enter the EAP, WPS encryption. If your Wi- security key.
  • Page 77 Saving the frequently-used AP How to save the Wi-Fi profile as a profile makes it easier to Select Saved networks from enter the Security key when the Options menu, then select connecting to an AP with that New network and enter Security type.

  • Page 78: Software Upgrade

    Software Upgrade Software Upgrade during the upgrade process, you are advised to back up any LG Mobile Phone Software important information in advance Upgrade Program for safekeeping. “For more information on installing and using this program, please visit http://au.lgmobile.com update.

  • Page 79: Accessories

    GD900 Battery and PC. User Guide Stereo Learn more headset about your GD900. GD900 GD900 User Guide NOTE: • Always use genuine LG accessories. • Failure to do this may invalidate your warranty. • Accessories may vary in different regions.

  • Page 80: Network Service

    Technical data The wireless phone described in this General guide is approved for use on E-GSM Product name: GD900 900, DCS 1800, GSM 850, PCS 1900 System: E-GSM 900 / DCS 1800 / and W-CDMA networks. GSM 850 / PCS 1900/ WCDMA...
  • Page 81 Seung Hyoun, Ji / Director 20, May, 2009 European Standard Center LG Electronics Logistics and Services B.V. Veluwezoom 15, 1327 AE Almere, The Netherlands Tel : +31 - 36- 547 – 8940, Fax : +31 – 36 – 547 - 8794...

  • Page 82: Guidelines For Safe And Effi Cient Use

    Radio wave exposure and Specific model phone tested by DASY4 for Absorption Rate (SAR) information use at the ear is 1.47 W/kg (10g) This mobile phone model GD900 and when worn on the body is has been designed to comply with 0.802 W/Kg(10g).
  • Page 83 Product care and • Do not subject this unit to mechanical vibration or shock. maintenance • Switch off the phone in any area WARNING where you are required by special Only use batteries, chargers regulations. For example, do not and accessories approved for use your phone in hospitals as use with this particular phone it may affect sensitive medical...

  • Page 84: Efficient Phone Operation

    • Do not use a hand-held phone while driving. • Give full attention to driving. LG GD900 | User Guide...
  • Page 85 • Use a hands-free kit, if available. Avoid damage to your • Pull off the road and park before hearing making or answering a call if Damage to your hearing can occur driving conditions so require. if you are exposed to loud sound for •...
  • Page 86 • Turn your mobile phone off before • Use only LG batteries and chargers. boarding any aircraft. LG chargers are designed to • Do not use it on the ground maximize the battery life.
  • Page 87 • Replace the battery when it • If you need to replace the battery, no longer provides acceptable take it to the nearest authorized LG performance. The battery pack Electronics service point or dealer maybe recharged hundreds of for assistance.
  • Page 88 Do not engage in stressful or emotional conversations that may be distracting. Make people you are talking with aware you are driving and suspend conversations that have the potential to divert your attention from the road. LG GD900 | User Guide...
  • Page 89 • Use your wireless phone to call • Call roadside assistance or a special emergency services for yourself nonemergency wireless assistance or others in the case of fire, traffic number when necessary. If you accident or medical emergincies; see a broken down vehicle posing - Australia: Dial 0-0-0, no serious hazard, a broken traffic - New Zealand: Dial 1-1-1,...

  • Page 90: Trouble Shooting

    Provider or reset limit with PIN 2. Charge limit reached On/Off key not pressed long Press the On/Off key down for at least enough two seconds. Phone cannot be switched on Battery empty Charge battery. Battery contacts dirty Clean the contacts. LG GD900 | User Guide...
  • Page 91 Plug in to a different socket or check the 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 Signal too weak network provider is automatic.
  • Page 92 Australia & New Zealand 1. WHAT THIS WARRANTY COVERS: LG offers you a warranty that the enclosed Product and its enclosed accessories will be free from defects in material and workmanship according to the following terms and conditions: (1) The warranty for the Product is for ONE (1) year beginning on the date of purchase of the Product.
  • Page 93 (3) Breakage or damage to antennas, unless caused directly by defects in material or workmanship. (4) If the Customer does not notify LG of the alleged defect or malfunction of the Product during the applicable warranty period, the Customer shall have no coverage or benefits under this warranty.
  • Page 94 To the extent permitted by law, LG excludes all liability (whether in contract, tort or otherwise) for any consequential, special, incidental or indirect loss or damage including loss of profit, loss or impairment of privacy of conversations, work stoppage or loss or impairment of data arising out of the use or inability to use the Product.

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