LG LGD500BK - User Manual

6 Important notice Before you start using the phone, please read this! 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. 1. Phone Memory In order to make more memory avail...

7 2. Optimizing Battery Life You can extend your battery’s life between charges by turning off features that you don’t need to run constantly in the background. You can also monitor how applications and system resources consume battery power. To extend the life of your battery • Turn off radio commu...

8 Warning! • If you install and use an OS other than the one provided by the manufacturer, your phone is no longer covered by the warranty. • To protect your phone and personal data, download applications only from trusted sources, such as Play Store. If some applications are not properly installed ...

10 5 After uninstalling the application, turn off and reboot your phone. 7. Using a microSD Card Pictures, music and video files, can be saved to external memory. Before saving these files to external memory, you need to insert a microSD card. If you have not inserted a microSD card, your items will...

11 TIP! To return to a recent application, press and hold the Home Key . The screen then displays a list of applications you have recently used. 10. Unlock the Screen Your screen will go dark if untouched for a period of time when using a data connection. To turn on your screen, press the Power/Lock...

12 Phone overview Earpiece Proximity Sensor Front-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 Key • Returns to the previous...

14 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 fi rmly. With the other hand, lift the back cover using the fi ngertip cutout located...

16 Getting to know your phone Charging your phone A rechargeable Li-ion battery is used to power your phone. A USB adapter, which is included with your phone, is used to charge the battery. Ask your local T-Mobile sales representative for further details regarding approved batteries and chargers. Be...

17 2 Plug the USB cable (as shown below) into the phone’s Charger/Accessory Port. NOTE: The battery must be fully charged initially to improve battery lifetime. Inserting a microSD card Insert a microSD™ card to use the camera and other multimedia features. Multimedia contents can be saved in the mi...

18 Getting to know your phone Fingertip Cutout 2 Insert the microSD card into the slot. Make sure the gold contact area is facing downwards. Removing the microSD card To safely remove the microSD card from your phone, first you need to unmount it. 1 From the Home screen, tap Apps > Settings > ...

19 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 deleted when you format th...

20 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 ...

21 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 the Quick Keys icons at the bottom...

22 Your Home screen To remove an item from the Home screen: Touch and hold the icon you want to remove, drag it to , and lift your finger. 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!...

23 Pending notifications System notifications Accessing notifications Swipe the Status Bar down to open the Notifications Panel. To close the Notifications Panel, swipe the bar that is at the bottom of the screen upwards. Quick Settings Use the Quick Settings to easily toggle function settings like ...

24 Your Home screen Notification icons on the Status Bar Notification icons appear on the Status Bar at the top of the screen to report missed calls, new messages, calendar events, device status and more. The icons listed in the table below are some of the most common ones. Icon Description Icon Des...

26 Your Home screen On-screen keyboard You can enter text using the on-screen keyboard. The on-screen keyboard appears automatically on the screen when you need to enter text. To manually display the keyboard, simply touch a text field where you want to enter text. Using the keypad & entering te...

27 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 Home screen, tap...

28 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 access point or ‘hotspot’. Some access...

29 NOTE: • LG is not responsible for the loss, interception or misuse of data sent or received via the Bluetooth wireless feature. • Always ensure that you share and receive data with devices that are trusted and properly secured. If there are obstacles between the devices, the operating distance ma...

30 Connecting to Networks and Devices 2 Tap Bluetooth to share via Bluetooth. NOTE: The method for selecting an option may vary by the type of item you want to share (picture, video, contact, etc.). 3 Search for and pair with a Bluetooth-enabled device. Receive data using the Bluetooth wireless feat...

32 Connecting to Networks and Devices 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 devices to connect by scanning your phone. NOTE: W...

33 5 SmartShare is now activated and ready to share contents. To control your renderer devices Let your renderer device (e.g., TV) play multimedia contents from your remote content library (e.g., PC). NOTE: Make sure that the DLNA functionality of your devices is properly configured (e.g., for TV an...

34 Connecting to Networks and Devices NOTICE: Check that your device is connected with your home network using Wi-Fi connection to use this application.Some DLNA enabled devices (e.g. TV) support only the DMP feature of DLNA and will not appear in the renderer device list.Your device might not be ab...

35 NFC NFC (Near Field Communication) is a wireless technology that enables data transmission between two objects when they are brought within a few inches of each others. When you enable NFC on your phone, your phone can exchange data with other NFC-enabled devices or read information from smart ta...

36 File networking File Networking requires wireless connection. Make sure that devices are using same AP(Access Point). Network folder sharing may use more battery. To share my folder: 1 From the Home screen, tap the Menu Key > System settings . 2 Tap Share & Connect > File networking . 3...

37 Making a call 1 From the Home screen, tap Phone to open the dial pad. 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 Home screen...

38 Calls TIP! Decline with message You can send a message quickly using this function. This is useful if you need to reject a call with message during a meeting. Adjusting the in-call volume To adjust the in-call volume during a call, use the Volume Keys on the left side of the phone. Making a secon...

39 If you exit the current call screen and return to the Home screen, you will be notified that you are still on an active call by the green phone icon within the Status Bar. Active Call Notification Ending a Call from the Status Bar 1 Touch and drag the Status Bar down to open the Notifi cations Pan...

40 Calls Call settings You can configure phone call settings, such as call forwarding, and other special features offered by T-Mobile. 1 From the Home screen, tap Apps > Settings . 2 Tap Call and set any desired options.

41 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 using the ...

42 Contacts 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 conta...

43 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 message threads so that you can conveniently see an overview of your conversations. Sending a message 1 From the ...

44 Messaging Using smilies Liven up your messages using smilies. When writing a new message, tap or tap the Menu Key > Insert smiley . Changing your message settings Your phone’s message settings are predefined, so you can send messages immediately. You can change the settings based on your prefe...

45 Email 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 firs...

46 Email 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 Men...

47 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 . Time ...

48 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...

49 Selects a shutter sound. 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 se...

50 Camera Once you've taken a photo Touch the image preview in the bottom right corner of the screen to view the last photo you took. The following options are available: Touch to share your photo using the SmartShare function. Touch to take another photo immediately. Touch to share your photo with ...

51 Slideshow – Automatically shows you the images in the current folder one after the other. Details – Find out more information about the contents. Viewing your saved photos You can access your saved photos when in camera mode. Just tap the image preview in the bottom of the screen and your Gallery...

52 To open the Camcorder application, tap Apps > Camcorder . Getting to know the viewfinder Swap camera – Switch between the rear–facing camera lens and the front- facing camera lens. Video size – Touch to set the size (in pixels) of the video you are recording. Live effect – Live effect provides...

53 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 your new...

54 Camcorder 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 usin...

55 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 op...

56 LG Unique Functions Using the QuickMemo options The following options are available when using QuickMemo. Touch to keep the current memo on the screen and use the phone features simultaneously. Selects whether to use the current image or a note image as your background. Allows you to undo and red...

57 QuickRemote QuickRemote turns your phone into a Universal Remote for your home TV and cable box. NOTE: QuickRemote may not be available for some devices and areas. To open and set up the QuickRemote application 1 From the Home screen, tap the Apps > QuickRemote . 2 Touch to select a room type ...

58 LG Unique Functions Using QuickRemote 1 From the Home screen, tap the Apps > QuickRemote to open a QuickRemote bar with all of the remotes you set up. 2 Select the remote you want by tapping its type/name at the top of the QuickRemote bar. 3 Tap the buttons on the displayed remote. NOTE: When ...

61 QuickTranslator Simply aim the camera of your smart phone at the foreign sentence you want to understand. You can get the real-time translation anywhere and anytime.You can buy additional dictionaries for offline translation from the Google Play Store. Home language Destination language Translati...

62 LG Unique Functions VuTalk Use the VuTalk to create notebook cotents using real-time interactive handwriting and shared emotional conversations. NOTE: • Additional charges may be applied for data services when using VuTalk. • Connect to a Vu-Talk enabled device to use VuTalk. • During a voice cal...

63 Using VuTalk 1 Open the Contacts app and tap to display only VuTalk users. 2 Tap the contact you want to connect to using VuTalk. 3 On the contact details screen, tap . Contacts screen Contact details screen DisplayVuTalk user VuTalk user Connect with VuTalk +010-0000-0000 • Tap to attach an imag...

65 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 > Gallery . You can manage and share all your image and video fi...

66 Viewing photo and video options When viewing a photo or video, tap the Menu Key and use the advanced editing options. Deleting images and videos Use one of the following methods: • In a folder, tap and select the photos and videos you want to delete, then tap Delete . • When viewing a photo or vi...

67 Touch to pause video playback. Touch to resume video playback. Touch to fast-forward 10 seconds. Touch to rewind 10 seconds. Touch to manage the video volume. Touch to change the ratio of the video screen. Touch access QSlide and display the video in small window. Touch to share your video via th...

68 • Synchronize your phone to a computer. • Receive files via Bluetooth. Transfer music using Media sync (MTP) 1 Connect the phone to your PC using the USB cable. 2 Select the Media sync (MTP) option. Your phone will appear as another hard drive on your computer. Click on the drive to view it. Copy...

70 Utilities Setting your alarm 1 From the Home screen, tap Apps > Alarm/Clock > New alarm . 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 alarm...

71 6 If you wish to add a note to your event, touch the Description fi eld and enter the details. 7 If you wish to repeat the alarm, set REPEAT and set REMINDERS , if necessary. 8 Touch Save to save the event in the calendar. Lookout Security Lookout™ offers you mobile device security features that h...

72 T-Mobile TV This application lets you watch live TV and Video on Demand on your phone. 1 From the Home screen, tap Apps > T-Mobile TV . The T-Mobile Terms and Conditions page will be shown. 2 Tap Accept if you accept the Terms and Conditions. OR Tap Exit to close the application. 3 Tap any of ...

73 File Manager Options • : Allows you to create a new folder. • : Allows you to move files and folders to another folder. • : Allows you to delete files and folders. • : Allows you to search for files. Tap the Menu Key to access the following options. • Sort by: Allows you to sort files and folders...

74 Utilities Visual Voicemail The Visual Voicemail application allows users to view a list of people who left voicemail messages on your phone. You can listen to your message without being limited by the date. 1 From the Home screen, tap Apps > Visual Voicemail . 2 A list of the voicemail message...

75 Task Manager You can manage your applications using Task Manager. You can easily check the number of applications that are currently running and shut down certain applications. To access Task Manager, from the Home screen, tap Apps > Task Manager . Task Manager Options • Touch Stop to stop ind...

76 Utilities FileShare This feature allows you to share files from your phone. 1 From the Home screen, tap Apps > FileShare . 2 Choose the types of content you would like to share. Choose from Images , Videos , Music and Documents . 3 Tap Send fi le in the upper right corner of the screen, then ch...

78 Utilities Restoring smartphone data NOTE: All files that are stored on your smart phone are deleted before the backup file is restored. 1 From the Home screen, tap Apps > LG Backup > Restore . 2 On the Restore screen, select a backup fi le that contains the data you wish to restore. 3 Select...

79 NOTE: This application may not be available depending on the region or service provider. Voice Search Use this application to search web pages using voice. 1 From the Home screen, tap Apps > Voice Search . 2 Say a keyword or phrase when Speak now appears on the screen. Select one of the sugges...

80 The Web Browser Use this application to browse the Internet. The browser 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 to these servi...

81 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 to b...

82 Viewing webpages Tap the web address field, and then enter a web address or search criteria and tap on the keyboard. Opening a page • To go to a new page, tap > New tab . • To go to another webpage, tap , scroll up or down and tap the page to select it. Searching the web by voice Tap the addre...

83 Settings Access the Settings menu 1 From the Home screen, tap Apps > 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 toggle between On a...

87 DEVICE < Sound >Quiet mode - Tap the Quiet mode switch to enable this function. Tap Schedule to open a screen to set the days and times to automatically turn off all sounds except for alarms and media. Sound profile – Choose the Sound, either Vibrate only or Silent. Volumes – Manage the vol...

90 Settings Power saver tips - Touch to access some tips for Power saver. < Apps > Use the Apps menu to view details about the applications installed on your phone, manage their data, and force them to stop. PERSONAL < Accounts & sync > Permits applications to synchronize data in the...

91 Clear credentials – Remove all certificates. < Language & input > Use the Language & input settings to select the language for the text on your phone and to configure the on-screen keyboard, including words you've added to its dictionary. < Backup & reset >Backup my data –...

98 To check the phone-to-PC connection Once the devices have been connected, drag the Status Bar down to check the On-Screen Phone connection status. To disconnect your phone from your PC Click in the top left of the On-Screen Phone window. Alternatively, drag the Status Bar down and select On-Scree...

99 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...

101 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 logo ...

102 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 phone and PC. User Guide Learn more about your phone. Battery NOTE: • Always use genuine LG accessories. Failure to do this may...

103 Troubleshooting This chapter lists some problems you might encounter when using your phone. Some problems require you to call your service provider, but most are easy to fix yourself. Message Possible causes Possible corrective measures Micro SIM error There is no Micro SIM card in the phone or ...

107 For Your Safety Safety Information Please read and observe the following information for safe and proper use of your phone and to prevent damage. WARNING! This product contains chemicals known to the State of California to cause cancer and birth defects or reproductive harm. Wash hands after han...

108 • For those host devices that utilize a USB port as a charging source, the host device’s user manual shall include a statement that the phone shall only be connected to products that bear the USB-IF logo or have completed the USB-IF compliance program. Charger and Adapter Safety • The charger an...

110 For Your Safety Care and Maintenance Your mobile device is a product of superior design and craftsmanship and should be treated with care. The suggestions below will help you fulfill any warranty obligations and allow you to enjoy this product for many years: Keep your Mobile Device away from: L...

113 • Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected. • Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help. FCC RF Exposure Information WARNING! Read this information before operating the phone. In August 1996, the Federal Comm...

114 For Your Safety Caution Use only the supplied antenna. Use of unauthorized antennas (or modifications to the antenna) could impair call quality, damage the phone, void your warranty and/or violate FCC regulations.Don’t use the phone with a damaged antenna. A damaged antenna could cause a minor s...

115 This publication is available at http://www.fcc.gov/oet/rfsafety or through the FCC at (888) 225-5322 or (888) CALL-FCC. What does “SAR” mean? In 1996, the FCC, working with the FDA, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, and other agencies, established RF exposure safety guidelines for wirel...

116 For Your Safety fccid/ after searching on FCC ID ZNFD500.For more information about SARs, see the FCC’s OET Bulletins 56 and 65 at http://www.fcc.gov/Bureaus/Engineering_Technology/Documents/bulletins or visit the Cellular Telecommunications Industry Association website at http://www.ctia.org/co...

118 For Your Safety World Health Organization Avenue Appia 201211 Geneva 27SwitzerlandTelephone: 011 41 22 791 21 11http://www.who.int/mediacentre/factsheets/fs193/en/ International Commission on Non-Ionizing Radiation Protection c/o Bundesamt fur StrahlenschutzIngolstaedter Landstr. 185764 Oberschl...

119 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.In Aug...

120 For Your Safety 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 antenna affects call quality and may cause the phone to operate at a higher power level than otherwise needed. Electronic Device...

122 For Your Safety contains chemicals or particles (such as grain, dust, or metal powders); and any other area where you would normally be advised to turn off your vehicle engine. For Vehicles Equipped with an Air Bag An air bag inflates with great force. DO NOT place objects, including either inst...

124 For Your Safety 3. What kinds of phones are the subject of this update? The term “wireless phone” refers here to handheld wireless phones with built-in antennas, often called “cell”, “mobile”, or “PCS” phones. These types of wireless phones can expose the user to measurable Radio Frequency (RF) ...

127 rate at which RF is deposited in the heads of wireless phone users. The test method uses a tissue-simulating model of the human head. Standardized SAR test methodology is expected to greatly improve the consistency of measurements made at different laboratories on the same phone. SAR is the meas...

128 For Your Safety children be discouraged from using wireless phones at all. For example, the government in the United Kingdom distributed leaflets containing such a recommendation in December 2000. They noted that no evidence exists that using a wireless phone causes brain tumors or other ill eff...

129 International Commission on Non-lonizing Radiation Protection(http://www.icnirp.de)World Health Organization (WHO) International EMF Project(http://www.who.int/emf)National Radiological Protection Board (UK)(http://www.hpa.org.uk/radiation/) Driving Check the laws and regulations on the use of w...

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 product ext...