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Some of the contents in this manual may differ from your phone depending on the software of the phone or your service provider.
Congratulations on your purchase of the advanced and compact GT405 phone by LG, designed to operate with the latest digital mobile communication technology. Disposal of your old appliance 1 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.
Contents Open view ...........................8 Contacts .............................20 Installing the USIM and battery ..................................9 Searching for a contact.......20 Adding a new contact.........20 Creating a group ...................21 Memory card ....................11 Messaging .........................22 Your home screen ..........13 Touch screen tips ..................13 The quick keys .......................14 The status bar.........................
Contents Your photos and videos 30 Viewing your photos and videos........................................30 Using zoom when viewing a photo ........................................30 Adjusting the volume when viewing a video .....................30 Setting a photo as wallpaper .....................................................30 Multimedia .......................31 Pictures ....................................31 Sending a photo ...................31 Using an image......................
The web .............................43 Web............................................43 Accessing the web ...............43 Adding and accessing your bookmarks ..............................43 Using RSS reader ...................44 Saving a page.........................44 Accessing a saved page......45 Viewing your browser history .......................................45 Changing the web browser settings .....................................45 Pairing with another Bluetooth device...................
Getting to know your phone End/Power key Ends or rejects a call. Turns the phone on/off. Press once to return to the home screen. Multitasking key Call key Dials a phone number and answers incoming calls. WARNING: Placing a heavy object on the phone or sitting on it while it is in your pocket can damage the phone’s LCD and touch screen functionality.
Micro SD memory card socket Charger, Cable, Handsfree connector TIP! To connect the USB cable, wait until the phone has powered up and has registered to the network. Side keys • When the screen is idle: volume of key tone. • During a call: volume of the earpiece. • When playing a BGM track: controls volume continuously.
Open view Battery cover Battery Camera lens 8 LG GT405 | User Guide USIM Card Socket
Installing the USIM and battery 1 Remove the battery cover Press and hold down the middle of the phone and slide off the battery cover. 2 Remove the battery Hold the Bottom edge of the battery and lift it from the battery compartment. WARNING: Do not use your fingernail when removing the battery. WARNING: Do not remove the battery when the phone is switched on, as this may damage the phone. 3 Install the USIM card Slide the USIM card into the USIM card holder.
Installing the USIM and battery 4 Install the battery Insert the top of the battery first into the top edge of the battery compartment. Ensure that the battery contacts align with the terminals on the phone. Press down the bottom of the battery until it clips into place. 10 LG GT405 | User Guide 5 Charging your phone Slide back the cover of the charger socket on the side of your GT405. Insert the charger and plug into a mains electricity socket.
Memory card Installing a memory card You can expand the memory space available on your phone using a memory card. NOTE: A memory card is an optional accessory. 1 Open the memory card cover. 2 Slide the memory card into the slot at the top, until it clicks into place. Make sure that the gold contact area is facing downwards. Formatting the memory card Your memory card may already be formatted. If your card isn’t formatted, you will need to format it before you can begin using it.
Memory card TIP! To change your default storage destination, open Memory manager from the Phone settings menu and select Primary storage settings. NOTE: If your memory card has existing content on, it will automatically be filed in the correct folder, for example, videos will be stored in the My Videos folder. 12 LG GT405 | User Guide Transferring your contacts To transfer your contacts from your USIM to your phone: 1 From the Communication and select tab, select then touch .
Your home screen From this screen you can access options, make a call, view the status of your phone and much more. • Whenever your GT405 is not in use, it will return to the lock screen as default. Touch screen tips The home screen is also a great place to get used to using the touch screen. To select an item, touch the centre of the icon. • Do not to press too hard; the touchscreen is sensitive enough to pick up on a light, firm touch. • Use the tip of your finger to touch the option you require.
Your home screen The quick keys The quick keys on your home screen provide easy, one-touch access to your most used functions. Touch to bring up the touch dialling pad to make a call. Input the number as you would using a normal key pad and touch Call or hard press the key. Touch to open your contacts. To search for the number you want to call, enter the name of the contact using the touchpad. You can also create new contacts and edit existing ones. Touch to access the Messaging options menu.
The status bar The status bar uses various icons to indicate things like signal strength, new messages and battery life as well as telling you whether your Bluetooth or GPRS is active. Below is a table which explains the meaning of icons you’re likely to see in the status bar.
Your home screen Changing your status from the status bar Using the Multitasking function Touch the current status icon that represents your current setting in the status bar to open the Status Summary. It shows the current Time, Network, SVC ID, Battery, Handset memory, External Memory, Profile, MP3 and Bluetooth status. You can set Profile type, play/pause MP3 and activate/deactivate Bluetooth. Press the multitasking hard key to open the Multitasking menu.
Calls Making a call 1 Touch to open the keypad. 2 Key in the number using the keypad. To delete a digit press the clear key. hard key 3 Touch the to initiate the call. 4 To end the call press the hard key. Making a call from your contacts 1 From the home screen to open touch Contacts. 2 Touch Name and enter the first few letters of the contact you would like to call. 3 From the filtered list, touch the contact you’d like to call and select the number to use if you have more than one saved. 4 Touch Call.
Calls Speed dialling You can assign a frequentlycalled contact to a speed dial number. 1 From the home screen to open touch Contacts. 2 Touch and choose Speed dials. 3 Your voicemail is already set to speed dial 1. Touch any other number to assign it a speed dial contact. 4 Your contacts will open. Select the contact you’d like to assign to that number by touching the phone number once.
Using call divert 1 Touch , select Settings and choose Call settings. 2 Touch Call divert and choose Voice calls. 3 Choose whether to divert all calls, when the line is busy, when there is no answer or when you are not reachable. 4 Input the number you’d like to divert to. 5 Touch Request to activate. NOTE: Charges are incurred for diverting calls. Please contact your network provider for details. Using call barring 1 Touch , select Settings and choose Call settings. 2 Touch Call barring.
Contacts Searching for a contact Adding a new contact There are two ways to search for a contact: From the home screen 1 From the home screen to open touch Contacts. Touch Name and enter the name of the contact using the key pad. 2 Touch Call or the hard key to initiate the call. 1 From the home screen then select touch Create new contact. 2 Enter the first and last name of your new contact. You do not have to enter both, but you must enter one or the other.
6 You can also add a Ringtone, Birthday, Homepage, Home address, Company name, Job title, Company address and a Memo. 7 Touch Save to save the contact. Creating a group NOTE: If you delete a group, the contacts which were assigned to that group will not be lost. They will remain in your contacts. TIP! You can edit an existing group by highlighting it and . touching 1 From the home screen and select the touch Communication tab. Touch Contacts and select Groups. . 2 Touch 3 Select Create new group.
Messaging Messaging Your GT405 combines SMS, MMS and email into one intuitive and easy to use menu. There are two ways to enter the messaging centre: 1 From the home screen, or touch touch , then select Communication and choose Messaging. Sending a message then Create 1 Touch new to open a blank message. 2 From here you can choose Message to send an SMS or MMS. 3 Touch Insert to add an image, video, sound, New slide, Subject or More (Business card, Calendar, Memo, Task or My business card).
Entering text T9 predictive There are five ways to enter text: Keypad, Keyboard, Handwriting-Screen, Handwriting-Box, Handwriting-Double Box. Tap the screen once, then the keyboard shows up. In T9 mode you will see . T9 mode uses a built-in dictionary to recognise words you’re writing based on the key sequences you touch. Simply touch the number key associated with the letter you want to enter, and the dictionary will predict the word you want to use.
Messaging Sending an email using your new account 1 Touch Email in the Communication menu to open a new blank email. 2 You can enter the recipient’s address and write your message. You can also attach images, videos, sounds or other file types. 3 Touch Send and your email will be sent. Changing your email settings You can change your email settings according to your own preferences.
Drafts - If you don’t have time to finish writing a message, you can save what you’ve done so far here. Outbox - This is a temporary storage folder while messages are being sent. Sent messages - Messages you send are placed in this folder. My Folders - Create folders to store your messages. Templates - Use a list of commonly used text and multimedia message templates. Emoticons - Add and insert emoticons for your messages. Settings - Change the settings for your text and multimedia messages.
Camera Taking a quick photo 1 Press the key on the right side of the phone. 2 Holding the phone horizontally, point the lens towards the subject of the photo. 3 Slightly press the capture button, a focus box will appear in the centre of the viewfinder screen. 4 Position the phone so you can see the subject of your photo in the focus box. 5 When the focus box turns green, the camera has focused on your subject. 6 Press the capture button fully.
Getting to know the viewfinder Zoom Macro - Switch on take close up shot. Size Back - Touch here to return to the home screen. Camera mode 1. Camera mode is selected. 2. Touch to take picture 3. Drag down to swith to video camera Video - Touch to switch to video camera Gallery Settings - Touch this icon to open the settings menu. See Using the advanced settings. TIP! You can close all the shortcut options for a clearer viewfinder screen. Simply touch the centre of the viewfinder once.
Video camera Shooting a quick video 1 Press and hold the camera key on the right side of the phone. 2 Alternatively, touch in the view finder in camera mode to switch to video mode. 3 The video camera’s viewfinder will appear on screen. 4 Holding the phone horizontally, point the lens towards the subject of the video. 5 Press the capture button once to start recording. 6 Rec will appear at the top of the viewfinder and a timer at the bottom showing the length of your video.
After shooting a video A still image representing your video will appear on the screen. The name of the video will be shown on the bottom of the screen, along with four icons on the righthand side. Touch to play the video. Touch to send the photo as a Message, Email or Bluetooth. See Sending a message, and Sending and receiving your files using Bluetooth. NOTE: Additional cost may occur when MMS are downloaded when roaming. Touch to return to the previous menu.
Your photos and videos Viewing your photos and videos Adjusting the volume when viewing a video 1 Touch on the camera preview screen. 2 Your gallery will appear on the screen. 3 Touch the video or photo to open it fully. To adjust the volume of a video while it is playing, touch the volume bar on the screen bottom after pressing the loudspeaker symbol. Alternatively, use the volume keys on the side of the phone. TIP! Flick left or right to view other photos. TIP! To delete a photo or video, open it .
Multimedia You can store any multimedia files into your phone’s memory so that you have easy access to all of your pictures, sounds, videos and games. You can also save your files to a memory card. The advantage of using a memory card is that you can free up space on your phone’s memory. To access the Multimedia then menu, touch Entertainment. Touch My Files to open a list of folders storing all of your multimedia files.
Multimedia Using an image You can choose images to use as wallpapers and screensavers or even to identify a caller. 1 Touch then Entertainment. 2 Touch My Files then My images. 3 Select an image and touch . 4 Touch Use as and choose from: Main screen theme - Set a wallpaper for the home screen. Contacts image - Allocate an image to a particular person in your contacts list so that the picture shows when they call you. Incoming call - Set an image to appear during incoming calls.
Moving or copying an image You can move or copy an image between the phone memory and the memory card. You might want to do this to either free up some space in one of the memory banks or to safeguard your images from being lost. 1 Touch then Entertainment. 2 Touch My Files then My images. 3 Touch then select Move or Copy. 4 Select an image. 5 Select Move or Copy. Sounds The My sounds folder contains the Downloaded sounds, Default sounds and Voice recordings.
Multimedia Videos you will be prompted to turn Bluetooth on and your phone will search for a device to send the video to. The My videos folder shows a list of downloaded videos and videos you have recorded on your phone. Watching a video 1 Touch then Entertainment. 2 Touch My Files then My videos. 3 Select a video to play. Games and Applications Sending a video clip Playing a game 1 Select a video and touch . 2 Touch Send and choose from Message, Email, Bluetooth.
Documents From Documents in My Files, you can view all of your document files. From here you can view Excel, Powerpoint, Word, Text and pdf files. Transferring a file to your phone Bluetooth is probably the easiest way to transfer a file from your computer to your phone. You can also use LG PC Suite via your sync cable. To transfer using Bluetooth: 1 Make sure your phone and computer have Bluetooth switched on and are visible to one another. 2 Use your computer to send the file via Bluetooth.
Multimedia 5 Touch the sound tab at the bottom of the screen to change the sound, such as a mp3 file. 6 Touch the Play button to see what you’ve created. then Play 7 Touch Order to change the order. then Save 8 Touch Location to choose where to save the movie, and touch Duration to choose between Used to Save and Used to Send. 9 To save your movie, press play and then touch the save icon in the left corner.
3 When the file is sent you will have to accept it on your phone by touching Yes. 4 The file should appear in Music > All tracks. Playing a song then Utilities. 1 Touch 2 Touch Music, then All tracks. 3 Select the song you want to play and touch Play. to pause the 4 Touch song. to skip to the 5 Touch next song. to skip to the 6 Touch previous song. to return to the 7 Touch Music menu. Creating a playlist You can create your own playlists by choosing a selection of songs from the All tracks folder.
Multimedia Using the radio Listening to the radio Your LG GT405 has an FM radio feature so you can tune into your favourite stations to listen to on the move. NOTE: You will need to insert your headphones in order to listen to the radio. Insert them into the headphone socket (this is the same socket that you plug your charger into). 1 Touch then Entertainment. 2 Touch FM radio then touch the channel number of the station you would like to listen to.
PC Sync You can synchronise your PC with your phone to make sure all your important details and dates match. You can also backup your files to put your mind at ease. 5 Once installation is complete, the LG PC Suite icon will appear on your desktop. Connecting your phone and PC Installing LG PC Suite on 1 Connect the USB cable to your computer your phone and your PC. 1 From the Home screen and select press Connectivity on the SETTINGS tab. 2 Select USB connection mode and touch PC Suite.
PC Sync Backing up and restoring your phone’s information 1 Connect your phone to your PC as outlined above. 2 Click on the Backup icon, and select Backup or Restore. 3 Choose to back up Contents Data and/or Phonebook/Schedule/ Todo/Memo Data. Select the location you would like to backup information to, or restore information from. Click OK. 4 Your information will be backed up. 40 LG GT405 | User Guide Viewing your phone files on your PC 1 Connect your phone to your PC as outlined above.
Synchronising your contacts 1 Connect your phone to your PC. 2 Click on the Manage Contacts icon. 3 Your PC will now import and display all contacts saved to your USIM card and handset. 4 Click on File and select Save. You can now select where you would like to save your contacts to. NOTE: To backup contacts saved to your USIM card, click on the SIM card folder on the left side of your PC screen. Right click on one of your contacts and choose Select all, then Copy or Move to phone memory.
PC Sync Using your phone as a mass storage device Your phone can only be used as a mass storage device if you have a memory card inserted. 1 Disconnect your phone from your PC. 2 From the home screen , then touch select Settings . 3 Select Connectivity, then USB connection mode. 4 Touch Mass storage. 5 Connect your phone to your PC. Your phone will read: Connecting as Mass Storage… followed by Connected as Mass Storage Mode. Do not disconnect during transfer.
The web Web Web gives you a fast, full colour world of games, music, news, sport, entertainment and loads more, straight to your mobile phone. Wherever you are and whatever you’re into. Accessing the web 1 From the home screen then touch select Entertainment and choose Web. 2 To access the browser homepage directly, select Home. Alternately select Enter address and type in your desired URL, followed by Connect. NOTE: An additional cost is incurred when connecting to this service and downloading content.
The web be connected to your bookmark. Using RSS reader RSS (Really Simple Syndication) is a family of web feed formats used to publish frequently updated content such as blog entries, news headlines or podcasts. An RSS document, which is called a feed, web feed, or channel, contains either a summary of content from an associated web site or the full text. RSS makes it possible for people to keep up with their favourite web sites in an automated manner that is easier than checking them manually.
Accessing a saved page 1 From the home screen then touch select Entertainment and choose Web. 2 Select Saved pages. 3 Select the page you would like to view and it will open. Viewing your browser history 1 From the home screen then touch select Entertainment and choose Web. Select History. 2 The web page you have accessed recently will be displayed. To access one of these pages, simply select the item required.
Settings Within this folder you can adapt your settings to make your GT405 personal to you. Changing your screen settings 1 Touch then choose Settings. 2 Touch Display settings and then choose from: Wallpaper - Choose the theme for your home screen. Dialling - Adjust the number size and colour. Font - Adjust the font size. Backlight - Choose how long the backlight remains on for. Brightness - Adjust the screen brightness. 46 LG GT405 | User Guide Theme - Quickly change the whole look of your screen.
3 You can then change all of the sounds and alert options available in the list, including your Voice ringtone and Volume, Message alerts and more. Changing your phone settings Enjoy the freedom of adapting how your GT405 works to your own preferences. TIP! To scroll through a list of options, touch the last item visible and slide your finger up the screen. The list will move up so more items are visible. then choose 1 Touch Settings. 2 Touch Phone settings then choose from the list below.
Settings Reset settings - Reset all the settings to their factory definitions. Information - View the technical information for your GT405. Changing your touch settings Touch then Settings. Choose Touch settings. To reset the touchpad and make it easier to use, select Touchpad calibration and touch the crosses. Save the settings when you are happy with them. Select Touchscreen effect to reset touch Type, Tone and Vibration.
USB connection mode Synchronise your GT405 using the LG PC Suite software to copy files from your phone. Synch Service - The Server sync function synchronises the data in a phone and the data on a server such as contact address information, schedule items, to do items and memo items via a wireless network. Streaming settings - Your network operator has already saved this information. You may edit it if you’d like to make changes. Java settings - Allows you to set Profiles.
Settings External memory - View the memory available on your external memory card. Primary storage settings Choose the location you prefer items to be saved to. Using flight mode Turn on flight mode by then Settings. selecting Touch Profiles and choose Flight mode. Flight mode will not allow you to make calls, connect to the Internet, send messages or use Bluetooth.
TIP! Keep an eye on the progress bar to make sure your file is sent. To receive a file: 1 To receive files your Bluetooth must be both On and Visible. See Changing your Bluetooth settings below for more information. 2 A message will prompt you to accept the file from the sender. Touch Yes to receive the file. 3 You will see where the file has been saved and you can choose to View the file or Use as wallpaper. Files will usually be saved to the appropriate folder in your My Files.
Settings Pairing with another Bluetooth device By pairing your GT405 and another device, you can set up a passcode protected connection. This means your pairing is more secure. 1 Check your Bluetooth is On and Visible. You can change your visibility in the Settings menu. 2 Touch Search. 3 Your GT405 will search for devices. When the search is completed Refresh will appear on screen. 4 Choose the device you want to pair with and enter a passcode, then touch OK.
Software Upgrade LG Mobile Phone Software Upgrade Program For more information on installing and using this program, please visit http:// update. lgmobile.com. This feature allows you to upgrade your software to the latest version quickly and conveniently on the Internet without needing to visit our service centre.
Accessories These accessories were supplied with GT405. Charger Stereo headset Battery User Guide Learn more about your GT405. GT405 User Guide NOTE: • Always use genuine LG accessories. • Failure to do this may invalidate your warranty. • Accessories may be different in different regions; please check with our regional service company or agent for further inquires.
Network service Technical data The wireless phone described in this guide is approved for use on the GSM 850, E-GSM 900, DCS 1800, PCS 1900 and WCDMA network. A number of features included in this guide are called Network Services. These are special services that you arrange through your wireless service provider. Before you can take advantage of any of these Network Services, you must subscribe to them through your service provider and obtain instructions for their use from your service provider.
LG Electronics Inc. LG Twin Towers 20, Yeouido-dong, Yeongdeungpo-gu, Seoul, Korea 150-721 GSM 850 / E-GSM 900 / DCS 1800 / PCS 1900 Quad Band and WCDMA Terminal Equipment GT405 R&TTE Directive 1999/5/EC EN 301 489-01 V1.8.1, EN 301 489-07 V1.3.1 EN 301 489-17 V1.3.2, EN 301 489-24 V1.4.1 EN 301 511 V9.0.2 EN 301 908-1 V3.2.1 EN 301 908-2 V3.2.1, EN 300 328 V1.7.
Guidelines for safe and efficient use Please read these simple guidelines. Not following these guidelines may be dangerous or illegal. Exposure to radio frequency energy Radio wave exposure and Specific Absorption Rate (SAR) information This mobile phone model GT405 has been designed to comply with applicable safety requirements for exposure to radio waves.
Guidelines for safe and efficient use • The highest SAR value for this model phone tested by DASY4 for use at the ear is 0.936 W/kg (10g) and when worn on the body is 0.626 W/Kg(10g). • SAR data information for residents in countries/ regions that have adopted the SAR limit recommended by the Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE), which is 1.6 W/kg averaged over 1g of tissue.
• Keep away from electrical appliances such as TVs, radios, and personal computers. • The unit should be kept away from heat sources such as radiators or cookers. • Do not drop. • Do not subject this unit to mechanical vibration or shock. • Switch off the phone in any area where you are required by special regulations. For example, do not use your phone in hospitals as it may affect sensitive medical equipment. • Do not handle the phone with wet hands while it is being charged.
Guidelines for safe and efficient use • Do not expose the phone to liquid or moisture. • Use the accessories like earphones cautiously. Do not touch the antenna unnecessarily. • Some hearing aids might be disturbed by mobile phones. • Minor interference may affect TVs, radios, PCs, etc. Efficient phone operation Check the laws and regulations on the use of mobile phones in the area when you drive. • Do not use a hand-held phone while driving. • Give full attention to driving.
• When your vehicle is equipped with an air bag, do not obstruct with installed or portable wireless equipment. It can cause the air bag to fail or cause serious injury due to improper performance. • If you are listening to music whilst out and about, please ensure that the volume is at a reasonable level so that you are aware of your surroundings. This is particularly imperative when near roads. Avoid damage to your hearing close to your ear.
Guidelines for safe and efficient use Blasting area In aircraft Do not use the phone where blasting is in progress. Observe restrictions, and follow any regulations or rules. Wireless devices can cause interference in aircraft. • Turn your mobile phone off before boarding any aircraft. • Do not use it on the ground without permission from the crew. Potentially explosive atmospheres • Do not use the phone at a refueling point. • Do not use near fuel or chemicals.
Battery information and • Recharge the battery if it has not been used for care • You do not need to completely discharge the battery before recharging. Unlike other battery systems, there is no memory effect that could compromise the battery’s performance. • Use only LG batteries and chargers. LG chargers are designed to maximise the battery life. • Do not disassemble or shortcircuit the battery pack. • Keep the metal contacts of the battery pack clean.
Guidelines for safe and efficient use • If you need to replace the battery, take it to the nearest authorised LG Electronics service point or dealer for assistance. • Always unplug the charger from the wall socket after the phone is fully charged to save unnecessary power consumption of the charger. • Actual battery life will depend on network configuration, product settings, usage patterns, battery and environmental conditions.
Trouble Shooting This chapter lists some problems that you might encounter while using your phone. Some problems require that you call your service provider, but most of problems you encounter are easy to correct yourself. Message Possible causes Possible Corrective measures SIM error There is no SIM card in the phone or you may have inserted it incorrectly. Make sure that the SIM card is correctly inserted.
Trouble Shooting Message Possible causes On/Off key pressed too Phone cannot briefly be switched on Battery empty Battery contacts dirty Battery totally empty Temperature out of range Contact problem Charging error No mains voltage Charger defective Wrong charger Battery defective Possible Corrective measures Press On/Off key for at least two seconds. Charge battery. Check charging indicator in the display. Clean contacts. Charge battery.
LIMITED WARRANTY STATEMENT 1. WHAT THIS WARRANTY COVERS : LG offers you a limited warranty that the enclosed phone 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 extends the warranty period beginning on the date of purchase of the product.
(3) Breakage or damage to antennas unless caused directly by defects in material or workmanship. (4) A warranty repair if the Customer Service Department at LG or other agreed service agent was not notified by the consumer of the alleged defect or malfunction of the product during the applicable limited warranty period. (5) Products which have had the serial number or IMEI number removed or made illegible.
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