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User Manual LG LGMS500
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1 Important Customer Information WARNING: This product contains chemicals known to the State of California to cause cancer and birth defects or other reproductive harm. Wash hands after handling. When using this product, the safety precautions below must be taken to avoid possible legal liabilities ...
2 Important Customer Information Handle battery packs carefully This product contains a Li-ion battery. There is a risk of fire and burns if the battery pack is handled improperly. Do not attempt to open or service the battery pack. Do not disassemble, crush, puncture, short external contacts or cir...
3 Important Customer Information ● Avoid dropping the phone or battery. If the phone or battery is dropped, especially on a hard surface, and the user suspects damage, take it to a service center for inspection. ● If the battery leaks: Do not allow the leaking fluid to come in contact with skin or c...
4 Important Customer Information ENVIRONMENT RESTRICTIONS Do not use this product in gas stations, fuel depots, chemical plants or where blasting operations are in progress, or in potentially explosive atmospheres such as fueling areas, fuel storehouses, below deck on boats, chemical plants, fuel or...
5 Important Customer Information SAFETY PRECAUTIONS FOR RF EXPOSURE ● Avoid using your phone near metal structures (for example, the steel frame of a building). ● Avoid using your phone near strong electromagnetic sources, such as microwave ovens, sound speakers, TV and radio. ● Use only original ma...
6 Important Customer Information NON-IONIZING RADIATION Your device has an internal antenna. This product should be operated in its normal-use position to ensure the radiative performance and safety from interference. As with other mobile radio transmitting equipment, users are advised that for sati...
7 Important Customer Information........................................................... 1Table of Contents ................................................................................... 7Technical Details ..................................................................................... ...
8 Technical Details Cautions 4 The user interface of Google applications (Google Search, Google Maps, Navigation, etc.) can vary depending on its software version. 4 Locations are inaccurate when GPS and Wi-Fi are not set to On. 4 With the Android operating system, some available Play Store applicat...
9 Technical Details Part 15.19 statement This device complies with part 15 of FCC rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that causes undesired o...
10 Getting to know your phone Phone Overview EarpieceProximity SensorFront-Facing Camera Lens ● Use to take a picture of yourself or to video chat on supported applications. Home Key ● Returns to the Home screen from any screen. ● Press and hold to view a list of the most recently used apps. Back Ke...
11 Getting to know your phone QuickButtonVolume Keys ● On the Home screen: Controls ringer volume ● During a call: Controls your earpiece volume ● When playing a song: Controls volume continuously Power/Lock Key Rear View Earphone Jack Flash NFC touch point Charger/Accessory Port Microphone Back Cam...
12 Getting to know your phone Installing the Micro SIM card and battery Before you can start exploring your new phone, you’ll need to set it up. To insert the Micro SIM card and battery: 1. Hold the phone on your hand firmly. With the other hand, lift the back cover using the fingertip cutout locate...
13 Getting to know your phone 3. Insert the battery into place by aligning the gold contacts on the phone and the battery and press the battery down until it clicks into place . 4. Align the back cover over the battery compartment and press it down until it clicks into place . Charging your phone A ...
14 Getting to know your phone USB Adapter USB Cable NOTE Make sure the battery is installed before connecting the USB adapter. If the battery is not installed and the USB adapter is connected, the phone will not operate properly due to prolonged power cycling. Also, removing the battery with the USB...
15 Getting to know your phone Inserting a microSD card Insert a microSD™ card to use the camera and other multimedia features. Multimedia contents can be saved in the microSD card. NOTE This device supports up to a 32GB microSD card. 1. Remove the back cover as previously described. 2. Insert the mi...
16 Getting to know your phone WARNING! Do not remove the microSD card without unmounting it first. Otherwise, it may damage the microSD card as well as your phone, and the data stored on the microSD card may be corrupted. Formatting the microSD card WARNING! All files stored on your microSD card are...
17 Your Home screen Touch Screen tips Here are some tips on how to navigate on your phone. Tap or touch – A single finger tap selects items, links, shortcuts and letters on the on-screen keyboard. Touch and hold – Touch and hold an item on the screen by touching it and not lifting your finger until ...
18 Your Home screen Home screen Simply swipe your finger to the left or right to view the panels. You can customize each panel with apps, downloads, widgets and wallpapers. NOTE Some screen images may be different depending on your phone provider. On your Home screen, you can view application icons ...
19 Your Home screen TIP! To add an application icon to the Home screen from the Apps screen, touch and hold the application you want to add and drag it to the desired location. TIP! Using folders You can add several app icons in a folder. Drop one app icon over another one on a Home screen panel, an...
20 Your Home screen Quick Settings Use Quick Settings to easily toggle function settings like Wi-Fi, manage display brightness and more. The Quick Settings are located at the top of the Notifications Panel. NOTE Touch and hold an icon from the Quick Settings section to view the function's settings m...
22 Your Home screen Using the keypad & entering text Tap once to capitalize the next letter you type. Double-tap for all caps. Tap to switch to the numbers and symbols keyboard. Tap to use the voice input function. You can also touch and hold this icon to select the handwriting and settings menu...
23 Google account setup When you first turn on your phone, you have the opportunity to activate the network, to sign into your Google Account and select how you want to use certain Google services. To set up your Google account: Sign into a Google Account from the prompted set-up screen. OR From the...
24 Connecting to Networks and Devices Wi-Fi With Wi-Fi, you can use high-speed Internet access within the coverage of the wireless access point (AP). Enjoy wireless Internet using Wi-Fi, without extra charges. Connecting to Wi-Fi networks To use Wi-Fi on your phone, you need to access a wireless acc...
25 Connecting to Networks and Devices Turning on Bluetooth and pairing up your phone with a Bluetooth device You must pair your device with another device before you connect to it. 1. From the Home screen, tap Apps > Apps tab > Settings > Bluetooth from the WIRELESS & NETWORKS section. ...
26 Connecting to Networks and Devices Tethering You can use your phone to provide a data connection to a computer by activating data tethering and connecting the phone and computer with a USB cable. To tether your phone with your computer using the USB 1. Connect your phone to your computer with a U...
27 Connecting to Networks and Devices Wi-Fi from the WIRELESS & NETWORKS section. 2. Tap to turn Wi-Fi on and touch the Menu Key > Wi-Fi Direct . 3. Select a device to connect with from the scanned device list. CREATE GROUP – Touch to activate group owner mode, which enables the legacy Wi-Fi ...
29 Connecting to Networks and Devices To download contents from the remote content library 1. From the Home screen, tap Apps > Apps tab > SmartShare . 2. Touch the Library icon and select the device of the remote content library. 3. You can browse the content library.4. Touch and hold a conten...
Calls 30 Making a call 1. From the Home screen, tap Phone to open the keypad. 2. Enter the number on the keypad. To delete a digit, tap Clear . 3. Tap Call to make a call. 4. To end a call, tap End . TIP! To enter “+” to make international calls, touch and hold . Calling your contacts 1. From the Ho...
Calls 31 Making a second call 1. During your initial call, tap the Menu Key and select Add call . 2. Dial the number or search your contacts.3. Tap Call to connect the call. 4. Both calls will be displayed on the call screen. Your initial call will be put on hold. 5. Tap the call entry on the screen...
Calls 32 TIP! Tap any single call log entry to view the date, time, and duration of the call.Tap the Menu Key , then tap Clear to delete entries individually or Clear all to delete all. Call settings You can configure phone call settings, such as call forwarding, and other special features offered b...
Contacts 33 You can add contacts on your phone and synchronize them with the contacts in your Google Account or other accounts that support syncing contacts. Searching for a contact 1. From the Home screen, tap Contacts to open your contacts. 2. Tap the Search contacts box and enter the contact name...
Contacts 34 To remove a contact from your favorites list 1. From the Home screen, tap Contacts to open your contacts. 2. Tap the Favorites tab to view your favorite contacts. 3. Tap a contact to view its details.4. Tap the gold star to the right of the contact’s name. The star turns grey and the con...
Messaging 35 Your phone combines text and multimedia messages into one intuitive, easy-to-use menu. Conversation view Messages exchanged with another party are displayed in chronological order and and message threads so that you can conveniently see an overview of your conversations. Sending a messa...
Email 36 You can use the Email application to read emails from services like Gmail. The Email application supports the following account types: POP3, IMAP and Exchange. Your service provider or system administrator can provide you with the account settings you need. Managing an email account The fir...
Email 37 Composing and sending email To compose and send a message 1. While in the Email application, tap Write . 2. Enter an address for the message’s intended recipient. As you enter text, matching addresses will be proposed from your Contacts. Separate multiple addresses using semicolons. 3. Tap ...
38 Camera To open the Camera application, tap Camera on the Home screen. Getting to know the viewfinder Swap camera – Switch between the rear–facing camera lens and the front–facing camera lens. Voice shutter – To take a photo, say one of the following words: Cheese , Smile , Whisky , Kimchi or LG ....
39 Camera Using the advanced settings In the viewfinder, tap to open the advanced options. You can change the camera settings by scrolling through the list. After selecting the option, tap the Back Key . Touch if you want to change the viewfinder menu. Allows you to turn on the flash when taking a p...
40 Camera Set the storage location for your pictures. Choose from Internal storage and SD card . TIP! ● When you exit the camera, some settings return to their defaults, such as white balance, color effect, timer and scene mode. Check these before you take your next photo. ● The setting menu is supe...
41 Camera Touch the Menu Key to open all advanced options. Set image as – Touch to use the photo as a Contact photo, Home screen wallpaper or Lock screen wallpaper . Move – Touch to move the photo to another place. Copy – Touch to copy the selected photo and save it to another album. Rename – Touch ...
43 Camera Using the advanced settings Using the viewfinder, touch to open all the advanced options. Touch if you want to change the viewfinder menu. Defines and controls the amount of sunlight entering the video. Improves color quality in various lighting conditions. Choose a color tone to use for y...
44 Camera After recording a video Touch the image preview in the bottom right corner of the screen to view the video. The following options are available: Touch to share your video using the SmartShare function. Touch to record another video immediately. Touch to share your video with others using a...
45 LG Unique Functions QuickMemo The QuickMemo feature allows you to create memos and capture screen shots. Capture screens, draw on them, and share them with family and friends with QuickMemo. 1. To access the QuickMemo feature, slide the Status Bar downwards and touch . 2. Select the desired menu ...
46 LG Unique Functions Selects whether to use the current image or a note image as your background. Allows you to undo and redo previous actions. Selects the pen type and the color. Erases the memo that you created. Touch to share your memo with others using any of the available methods. Saves the m...
47 LG Unique Functions 3. Select the type of device and manufacturer, then follow the on-screen instructions to configure the device(s). NOTE The QuickRemote operates the same way as an ordinary remote control infrared (IR) signals. Be careful not to cover the infrared sensor at the top of the phone...
48 LG Unique Functions Live Zooming Live Zooming allows you to zoom in or zoom out on a portion of a video that is being played to make the desired scan appear larger or smaller. When viewing the video, use your index finger and thumb in a pinching or spreading motion to zoom in or out. NOTE ● When ...
49 LG Unique Functions 1. Open the Notifications Panel and tap the desired app from the QSlide apps section. OR While using an application that supports QSlide, tap . The function will be displayed continuously as a small window on your screen. 2. Slide to adjust the transparency level. Quick Transl...
50 LG Unique Functions NOTE Only one dictionary is provided free of charge. Additional dictionaries must be purchased. Please select the dictionary you would like to install as your complimentary dictionary. NOTE There may be a difference in the rate of recognization depending on the size, font, col...
52 LG Unique Functions • Tap to attach an image, take a photo, add a location, or a sticker. A example of use 2 A example of use 1 3. Tap or to end VuTalk feature. • VuTalk contents are saved to the Gallery when the VuTalk feature ends. • Tap to end the VuTalk session. Tapping the Home Key does not ...
53 Multimedia Gallery You can store multimedia files in internal or external memory for easy access to all your multimedia files. Use this application to view multimedia files like pictures and videos. From the Home screen, tap Apps > Apps tab > Gallery . You can manage and share all your imag...
54 Multimedia • In a folder, tap and select the photos and videos you want to delete, then tap Delete . • When viewing a photo or video, tap . Setting as wallpaper When viewing a photo, touch the Menu Key > Set image as and select Contact photo, Home screen wallpaper or Lock screen wallpaper . NO...
55 Multimedia Touch and hold a video in the list to access the following options: Share , Trim, Delete and Details . Music Your phone has a music player that lets you play all your favorite tracks. To access the music player, from the Home screen, tap Apps > Apps tab > Music . Add music files ...
56 Multimedia Touch to set shuffle mode Touch to set repeat mode Touch to manage the music volume Touch to pause playback Touch to resume playback Touch to skip to the next track on the album or in the playlist. Touch and hold to fast-forward. Touch to go back to the beginning of the song. Touch twi...
57 Utilities Setting your alarm 1. From the Home screen, tap Apps > Apps tab > Alarm/Clock > . 2. Set the desired alarm time.3. Set Repeat , Snooze duration , Vibration , Alarm sound, Alarm volume, Auto app starter, Puzzle lock and Memo . 4. Touch Save . NOTE To change alarm settings in the...
58 Utilities File Manager The File Manager application allows you to manage files in your internal/ external storage. To open the File Manager application From the Home screen, tap Apps > Files Manager . File Manager Options : Allows you to create a new folder. : Allows you to move files and fold...
59 Utilities Application Manager Settings To adjust the Application Manager settings, tap the Menu Key and select Settings . The following settings are available. • Update notification cycle: Allows you to set the notification cycle for app updates. • Auto app update: Automatically updates apps if a...
60 Utilities Sending the voice recording 1. Once you have finished recording, you can send the audio clip by touching . 2. Choose from any of the available methods for sharing. Task Manager You can manage your applications using Task Manager. You can easily check the number of applications that are ...
61 Utilities FileShare This feature allows you to share files from your phone. 1. From the Home screen, tap Apps > Apps tab > FileShare . 2. Choose the types of content you would like to share. Choose from Images , Videos , Music and Documents . 3. Tap Send file in the upper right corner of th...
63 Utilities wish to restore. 3. Select the check box next to the item you wish to restore and select Restore to restore it to your phone. NOTE Please note that your phone data will be overwritten with the content of your backup. 4. If the backup file is encrypted, type the password that you created...
64 The Web MetroWEB Use this application to browse the Internet. The MetroWEB application gives you a fast, full-color world of games, music, news, sports, entertainment and much more, right on your mobile phone wherever you are and whatever you enjoy. NOTE Additional charges apply when connecting t...
65 The Web Searching the web by voice Tap the web address field, tap , speak a keyword, and then select one of the suggested keywords that appear. NOTE This feature may not be available depending on the region or service provider. Bookmarks To bookmark the current webpage, tap the Menu Key > Save...
67 Settings Access the Settings menu 1. From the Home screen, tap Apps > Apps tab > Settings . OR From the Home screen, tap the Menu Key > System settings . 2. Select a setting category and select an option. WIRELESS & NETWORKS < Airplane mode > Tap the Airplane mode switch to tog...
70 Settings your phone can exchange data with other NFC-enabled devices or read information from smart tags embedded in posters, stickers, and other products. Android Beam – When this feature is turned on, you can beam app content to another NFC-capable device by holding the devices close together. ...
74 Settings POWER SAVING ITEMS Checkmark each feature to turn off or adjust when battery is low. • Auto-sync - Turns off Auto-sync. • Wi-Fi - Turns off Wi-Fi if data is not in use. • Bluetooth - Turns off Bluetooth if not connected. • Vibrate on touch - Turns off touch feedback. • Brightness - Adjus...
76 Settings SYSTEM < QuickButton > Select the apps you wish to get quick access to using QuickButton. Tap Shortcut and the desired app to change as the QuickButton. < Date & time > Use Date & time settings to set how dates will be displayed. You can also use these settings to set...
81 LG On-Screen Phone LG SOFTWARE On-Screen Phone allows you to view your mobile phone screen from a PC via a USB and Wi-Fi. You can also control your mobile phone from your PC, using the mouse or keyboard. On-Screen Phone icons : Changes the On-Screen Phone preferences. : Connects your mobile phone...
82 LG On-Screen Phone How to install On-Screen Phone on your PC Visit LG.com (http://www.lg.com/us). Locate the search box in the upper right corner and enter the model number. From the SUPPORT list, select your model. Scroll down and select the OSP tab and click on DOWNLOAD . When prompted, select ...
83 Phone software update Phone software update This feature allows you to update the firmware of your phone to the latest version conveniently from the internet without the need to visit a service center. For more information on how to use this function, please visit: http://www.lg.com As the mobile...
84 Trademarks Trademarks • Copyright 2013 LG Electronics, Inc. All rights reserved. LG and the LG logo are registered trademarks of LG Group and its related entities. • Bluetooth ® is a registered trademark of the Bluetooth SIG, Inc. worldwide. • Wi-Fi ® , the Wi-Fi CERTIFIED logo, and the Wi-Fi log...
85 Accessories These accessories are available for use with your phone. (Items described below may be optional and sold separately.) Travel adapter Data cable Connect your device and PC. Quick Reference Guide Learn more about your phone. Battery NOTE ● Always use genuine LG accessories. Failure to d...
86 Safety 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....
87 Safety Phone Operation NORMAL POSITION: Hold the phone as you would any other telephone with the antenna pointed up and over your shoulder. Tips on Efficient Operation For your phone to operate most efficiently: Don’t touch the antenna unnecessarily when the phone is in use. Contact with the ante...
88 Safety Persons with pacemakers: ● Should ALWAYS keep the phone more than six (6) inches from their pacemaker when the phone is turned ON; ● Should not carry the phone in a breast pocket; ● Should use the ear opposite the pacemaker to minimize the potential for interference; ● Should turn the phon...
89 Safety Aircraft FCC regulations prohibit using your phone while in the air. Switch OFF your phone before boarding an aircraft. 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 a...
90 Safety Safety Information Please read and observe the following information for safe and proper use of your phone and to prevent damage. Also, keep the user guide in an accessible place at all times after reading it. Violation of the instructions may cause minor or serious damage to the product. ...
91 Safety Charger and Adapter Safety ● The charger and adapter are intended for indoor use only. ● Insert the battery pack charger vertically into the wall power socket. ● Only use the approved battery charger. Otherwise, you may cause serious damage to your phone. ● Use the correct adapter for your...
92 Safety Explosion, Shock, and Fire Hazards ● Do not put your phone in a place subject to excessive dust and keep the minimum required distance between the power cord and heat sources. ● Unplug the power cord prior to cleaning your phone, and clean the power plug pin when it’s dirty. ● When using t...
94 Safety Exposure to very loud sound has also been associated in some studies with tinnitus (a ringing in the ear), hypersensitivity to sound and distorted hearing. Individual susceptibility to noise-induced hearing loss and other potential hearing problems varies. The amount of sound produced by a...
95 Safety American Academy of Audiology 11730 Plaza American Drive, Suite 300 Reston, VA 20190 Voice: (800) 222-2336 Email: [email protected] Internet: www.audiology.org National Institute on Deafness and Other Communication Disorders National Institutes of Health 31 Center Drive, MSC 2320 Bethesda,...
96 Safety FDA Consumer Update The U.S. Food and Drug Administration’s Center for Devices and Radiological Health Consumer Update on Mobile Phones: 1. Do wireless phones pose a health hazard? The available scientific evidence does not show that any health problems are associated with using wireless p...
97 Safety ● Design wireless phones in a way that minimizes any RF exposure to the user that is not necessary for device function; and ● Cooperate in providing users of wireless phones with the best possible information on possible effects of wireless phone use on human health. The FDA belongs to an ...
98 Safety These RF exposures are limited by FCC safety guidelines that were developed with the advice of the FDA and other federal health and safety agencies. When the phone is located at greater distances from the user, the exposure to RF is drastically lower because a person’s RF exposure decrease...
101 Safety phone. 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/kg (or milliwatts/g) of matter. This measurement is used to determine whether a wireless phone complies with safety guidelines. 9. What s...
102 Safety precautionary; it was not based on scientific evidence that any health hazard exists. 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 de...
103 Safety International Commission on Nonlonizing Radiation Protection (http://www.icnirp.de) World Health Organization (WHO) International EMF Project (http://www.who.int/emf) Health Protection Agency (http://www.hpa.org.uk/) 10 Driver Safety Tips Your wireless phone gives you the powerful ability...
105 Safety your mobile device while operating a vehicle, it is recommended that you consult your applicable jurisdiction’s local laws or other regulations regarding such use. Such laws or other regulations may prohibit or otherwise restrict the manner in which a driver may use his or her phone while...
108 Safety T-Ratings: Phones rated T3 or T4 meet FCC requirements and are likely to generate less interference to hearing devices than phones that are not labeled. T4 is the better/ higher of the two ratings. Hearing devices may also be rated. Your hearing device manufacturer or hearing health profe...
109 FAQ Please check to see if any problems you have encountered with your phone are described in this section, before taking the phone in for service or calling a service representative. Category Sub-Category Question Answer Bluetooth Bluetooth Devices What are the functions available via Bluetooth...
116 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 workmanship, according to the following terms and conditions: (1) The limited warranty for the produc...
117 LIMITED WARRANTY STATEMENT applicable limited warranty period. (5) Products which have had the serial number removed or made illegible.(6) This limited warranty is in lieu of all other warranties, express or implied either in fact or by operations of law, statutory or otherwise, including, but n...
118 LIMITED WARRANTY STATEMENT Some states do not allow the exclusive limitation of incidental or consequential damages or limitations on how long an implied warranty lasts; so these limitations or exclusions may not apply to you. This warranty gives you specific legal rights and you may also have o...
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