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WiFi (WLAN) This device uses non-harmonised frequency and is intended for use in all European countries. The WLAN can be operated in the EU without restriction indoors, but cannot be operated outdoors in France.
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 GT505 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 Getting to know your phone....8 Open view..................................... 10 Installing the USIM and battery............................................ 11 Memory card................................ 14 Menu map..................................... 16 Your home screen......................
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Getting to know your phone Inner camera lens 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 USIM Card Socket Camera lens Flash 10 LG GT505 | User Guide
Installing the USIM and battery 1 Remove the battery cover Press and hold down the battery release button at the top of the phone and lift off the battery cover. 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. 2 Remove the battery Hold the top edge of the battery and lift it from the battery compartment.
Installing the USIM and battery 3 I nstall the USIM card Slide the USIM card into the USIM card holder. Make sure that the gold contact area on the card is facing downwards. To remove the USIM card, pull it gently in the opposite direction. 12 LG GT505 | User Guide 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.
5 Charging your phone Slide back the cover of the charger socket on the side of your GT505. Insert the charger and plug into a mains electricity socket. Your GT505 will need to be charged until a message reading “Battery full” appears on screen.
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. 3 Close the memory card cover. 1 LG GT505 | User Guide Formatting the memory card Your memory card may already be formatted.
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. Transferring your contacts To transfer your contacts from your USIM to your phone: 1 From the Communication tab, select and select then touch . 2 Select Storage location and select Copy to Handset or Move to Handset. 3 Choose names one by one and touch Copy or Select all.
Menu map Touch in the home screen to open a Top menu. From here you can access further menus: Communication, Entertainment, Utilities and Settings.
Your home screen From this screen you can access options, make a call, view the status of your phone and much more. • Whenever your GT505 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 press the hard key. To initiate a video call with the number, press after inputting the number and choose Make Video call. Touch to open your contacts. To search for the number you want to call, enter the name of the contact using the touchpad.
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, Bluetooth and Wi-Fi status. You can set Profile type, play/pause MP3 and activate/deactivate Bluetooth and Wi-Fi. Press the multitasking hard key to open the Multitasking menu.
Calls Making a call or video call 1 Touch to open the keypad. 2 Key in the number using the keypad. To delete a digit press the clear key. 3 Touch the hard key to initiate the call. 4 To end the call press the hard key. TIP! To enter + for making an international call, touch twice. TIP! Press the lock/unlock button to lock the touchscreen to prevent calls being made by mistake. TIP! You can Make video call, Send message, Save number or Search contacts by tapping .
Calls In-call options Speaker - Touch speaker phone. to turn on the Mute - Touch to turn off the microphone so the person you are talking to cannot hear you. Options - Choose from a list of further in-call options, including Create new memo and Go to messages, so you can check your messages and add contacts during a call. You can also end the call from here by touching End call.
Adjusting the call volume To adjust the volume during a call, use the up and down button on the right side of the phone. Speed dialling You can assign a frequently-called contact to a speed dial number. 1 From the home screen touch to open Address book. 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.
Calls TIP! You can combine your calls by touching “Join icon” then Join. Check that your network provider supports conference calling. NOTE: You will be charged for each call you make. Turning off DTMF DTMF allows you to use numerical commands to navigate menus within automated calls. DTMF is switched on as default. To turn it off during a call (to make a note of a number for example) touch and select DTMF off.
Using call divert Using call barring 1 Touch , select Settings and choose Call settings. 2 Touch Call divert and choose Video calls and/or 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. 1 Touch , select Settings and choose Call settings.
Calls Changing the common call setting 1 Touch , select Settings and choose Call settings. 2 Touch Common settings. From here you can amend the settings for: Call reject - Slide the switch left to highlight the Reject list. You can touch the text box to choose from all calls, specific contacts or groups, or those from unregistered numbers (those not in your contacts). Touch Save to change the setting. Send my number - Choose whether your number will be displayed when you call someone.
Changing your video call settings 1 Touch , select Call settings and choose Video call settings. 2 Choose the settings for your video calling. Determine whether to Use private image and select one, and/or switch on the mirror to see yourself on screen when making a video call.
Address book 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 touch to open Address book. 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 touch then select 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.
Creating a group 1 From the home screen touch and select the Communication tab. Touch Address book and select Groups. 2 Touch . 3 Select Create new group. 4 Enter a name for your new group. 5 Touch Save. 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 .
Address book Synchronise - Connect to your server to synchronise your contacts. See Synchronising your contacts. Export contacts - Copy your contacts from your USIM to your handset or from your handset to your USIM. Choose to do this one at a time, or all at once. If you select one at a time, you’ll need to select each contact to copy one by one. Import contacts - This works in the same way as Copy, but the contact will only be saved to the location you’ve moved it to.
Messaging Messaging Your GT505 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, touch or touch , then select Communication and choose Messaging. Sending a message 1 Touch then Create 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).
Messaging Entering text T9 predictive There are five ways to enter text: Keypad, Keyboard, HandwritingScreen, 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.
Setting up your email You can stay in touch on the move using email on your GT505. It’s quick and simple to set up a POP3 or IMAP email account. 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. 1 Touch from the home screen, and touch Email. 2 Touch . 3 Touch Add account. 4 You can now choose how your account works: Title - Enter a name for this account. My name - Enter your name.
Messaging Save sent mail into - Select whether to save sent emails (when the mailbox type is set to IMAP4). When the mailbox type is POP3, sent mails are always saved into handset. Retrieve only new - Choose whether to discard emails already downloaded previously. Access point - Choose your Internet access point. Download option - Choose the way to download emails. Choose from Header only or All including body for POP3, header only, header + body, or all for IMAP4.
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. TIP! You can upload Word, Excel, PowerPoint and PDF documents to your GT505 so you can review them on the move. Changing your email settings You can change your email settings according to your own preferences.
Messaging Retrieve interval - Choose how often your GT505 checks for new email messages. Retrieve amount - Choose the number of emails to be retrieved at one time. Include message original - Choose to include the original message in your reply. Include attachment - Choose to include the original attachment in any reply. Auto retrieval in Roaming Choose whether to retrieve your messages automatically when abroad (roaming). New email notification - Choose whether to be alerted to new emails.
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. Using templates Create templates for the SMS and MMS messages you send most frequently. You’ll find some templates already on your phone, you can edit these if you wish. 1 Touch then choose Templates. 2 Choose Text templates or Multimedia templates.
Messaging Touch then choose Settings and Text message. You can make changes to: Text message centre - Enter the details of your message centre. Delivery report - Slide the switch left to receive confirmation that your messages have been delivered. Validity period - Choose how long your messages are stored at the message centre. Message types - Convert your text into Voice, Fax, X.400 or Email. Character encoding - Choose how your characters are encoded.
Priority - Choose the priority level of your MMS. Validity period - Choose how long your message is stored at the message centre. Slide duration - Choose how long your slides appear on screen. Delivery time - Choose how long before a message is delivered. Multi msg centre - Enter the details of your message centre. Changing your other settings Touch , choose Settings then: Videomail - Touch to add a new Videomail service. Contact your network operator for more information on the service they provide.
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.
Once you’ve taken the photo Your captured photo will appear on the screen. The image name is shown with four icons on the righthand side. Touch to edit the name of the selected picture. Touch to edit the image using various tools. Touch to return to the previous menu. Touch to delete the image. IMG002.jpg Saved Touch to send the photo as a Message, Email or Bluetooth. See Sending a message and Sending and receiving your files using Bluetooth. Touch to take another photo immediately.
Camera Getting to know the viewfinder Zoom Macro - Switch on take close up shot. Flash - See Using the flash. Size Flash status 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 TIP! You can close all the shortcut options for a clearer viewfinder screen. Simply touch the centre of the viewfinder once. To recall the options touch the screen again.
Using the flash Adjusting the exposure The default flash setting is auto, but there are other options. 1 Select from the left side of the viewfinder to enter the flash sub-menu. 2 There are three flash options: Auto - Your camera will assess the light available for a good picture and use the flash as necessary. Always off - The camera will never flash. This is useful if you want to save battery power. Always on - The camera will always flash.
Camera Taking a continuous shot 1 From the viewfinder, touch to open all advanced settings options and select Shot mode and then Continuous shot. 2 Position the subject in the viewfinder and press the capture button as if taking a normal photo. 3 The camera will take shots in quick succession. Using the advanced settings From the viewfinder, touch to open all advanced settings options. After selecting the option, touch the OK button. Swap cam - For self portraits, switch to the LG GT505‘s inner camera.
Image quality - Choose between Super fine, Fine and Normal. The finer the quality, the sharper the photo. However, the file size will increase as a result, which means you’ll be able to store fewer photos in your memory. Show captured image - Select show the image or not after taking a photo. Auto focus - Select the way the camera will focus. Choose from Auto, Manual. Reset - Restore all camera default settings. Preview style - Choose the preview style.
Camera TIP! The settings menu is superimposed over the viewfinder, so when you change elements of the image colour or quality you will see a preview of the image change behind the settings menu. Changing the image size The more pixels, the larger the file, which means the files take up more memory space. If you want to store more pictures on your phone, you can change the resolution to make the files smaller. 1 Using the viewfinder, touch in the left corner. 2 Select Image size from the Preview menu.
Using the inner camera Your LG GT505 has an inner 640x480 camera for both video calls and taking photos. 1 To switch to the inner camera touch then select Swap cam from the Preview menu. 2 After a few seconds you’ll see yourself in the viewfinder. To capture the image, press the side button as normal. 4 To return to the main camera touch and then select Swap cam from the Preview menu. Viewing your saved photos 1 You can access your saved photos from within the camera mode.
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 right-hand 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 delete the video you have just made, and confirm by touching Yes.
Video camera Getting to know the viewfinder Brightness - See Adjusting the Brightness. Zoom - Touch to zoom in or to zoom out. Alternatively you can use the side volume keys. Image size Saving to handset memory/external memory Back - Touch here to return to the home screen. Camera - Touch to switch to camera Video camera mode 1. Video camera mode is selected. 2. Touch to start recording 3. Drag up to swith to camera Gallery Settings - Touch this icon to open the settings menu.
Adjusting the exposure The exposure defines the difference between light and dark areas in an image. A low contrast image will appear foggy, whereas a high contrast image will appear much sharper. 1 Touch . 2 Slide the exposure indicator along the bar, towards for a lower exposure and fuzzier image, or towards for a higher contrast and sharper image. Using the advanced settings Using the viewfinder, touch Settings to open all the advanced settings options. After selecting the option, touch the OK button.
Video camera Video quality - Choose between Super fine, Fine and Normal. The finer the quality, the sharper the video will be. The file size will increase as a result, meaning you’ll be able to store fewer videos in the phone’s memory. Duration - Set a duration limit for your video. Choose between Normal and MMS to limit the maximum size to send as an MMS. TIP! If you choose MMS duration, choosing a lower image quality will enable you to shoot a longer video.
TIP! For video format conversion software, see the CD that came with your GT505. Choosing a colour tone 1 Using the viewfinder, touch in the left corner. 2 Select Colour effect from the Preview menu. 3 There are six colour tone options. 4 Touch the colour tone you want to use. TIP! You can change a video shot in colour to black and white or sepia, but you cannot change a video shot in black and white or sepia to colour.
Video camera Watching your saved videos 1 In the viewfinder, touch . 2 Your gallery will appear on the screen. 3 Touch a video once to bring it to the front of the gallery. It start to play automatically.
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. Setting a photo as wallpaper TIP! Flick left or right to view other photos or videos.
Your photos and videos Editing your photos You can do lots of great things to your photos to change them, add to them or liven them up. 1 Open the photo you want to edit and touch to show the options. 2 Touch the icons to alter your photo: Crop your photo. Choose a square or circular crop area and move your finger across the screen to select the area. Draw something on your photo, freehand. Select the line thickness from the four options, then the colour you want to use. Adding writing on a picture.
Erase the editing you have done to the photo. Touch to open further effect options including Rotate. There are also more advanced editing options. See Adding a colour accent and Swapping the colours in a photo. Touch to apply the effect options to a photo. Adding text to a photo 1 From the editing screen, touch . 2 Select Text to add unframed text or choose one of the speech bubble shapes. 3 Enter your text using the keypad and touch Save. 4 Move the text by touching it and sliding it to where you want it.
Your photos and videos Adding an effect to a photo 1 From the editing screen, touch . 2 You can apply any of the various options to the photo 3 To undo an effect simply touch . Cropping a photo 1 From the editing screen, touch . 2 Choose the shape you want to use to crop the picture. 3 Drag the box over the area you want to crop. 4 When you are finished with your selection, touch . 58 LG GT505 | User Guide Adding a colour accent to a photo 1 From the editing screen, touch . 2 Choose Colour Accent.
Swapping colours in a photo 1 From the editing screen, touch . 2 Choose Colour swapping. 3 Select part of the photo. A traced line will appear around everything in that area which is the same or a similar colour. For example, someone’s hair or jumper. 4 Select a colour. 5 Press OK. 6 The part of the photo selected for colour accenting will change to the selected colour. 7 Select to save the changes.
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 menu, touch then Entertainment. Touch Media Album to open a list of folders storing all of your multimedia files.
4 If you choose Message or Email, your photo will be attached to a message and you can write and send the message as normal. If you choose Bluetooth, you will be prompted to turn Bluetooth on and your phone will search for a device to send the picture to. 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 Media Album then Images. 3 Select an image and touch .
Multimedia 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 Media Album then Images. 3 Touch then select Move or Copy. 4 Select an image. 5 Select Move or Copy.
Videos 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 Media Album then Videos. 3 Select a video to play. Using options while video is paused Touch while in pause mode and choose from: Send - Send the video in a message, email or via Bluetooth. Delete - Delete the video. Use as - Enables to set Voice ringtone or Video ringtone. (This can be limited by Video frame size.) File info.
Multimedia Games and Applications Flash contents You can download new games and applications to your phone to keep you amused when you have time to spare. The Flash contents folder contains all of your default and downloaded SWF files. Playing a game 1 Touch then Entertainment. 2 Touch Media Album then Flash contents. 3 Select the file to view. 1 Touch then Entertainment. 2 Touch Games & apps, then Games. 3 Choose and touch a game to launch.
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. 3 When the file is sent you will have to accept it on your phone by touching Yes. 4 The file should appear in your Documents or Others folder.
Multimedia Creating a movie Orange Music 1 Touch then Entertainment. 2 Touch Muvee Studio. 3 Touch to add an image. Touch the images you want to include then select Insert . 4 Touch the style tab across the top to choose a movie style. 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. 7 Touch then Play Order to change the order.
Transferring music onto your phone The easiest way to transfer music onto your phone is via Bluetooth or your sync cable. You can also use LG PC Suite. To transfer using Bluetooth: 1 Make sure both devices have Bluetooth switched on and are visible to one another. 2 Select the music file on the other device and choose to send it via Bluetooth. 3 When the file is sent you will have to accept it on your phone by touching Yes. 4 The file should appear in Orange Music > All tracks.
Multimedia Creating a playlist Deleting a playlist You can create your own playlists by choosing a selection of songs from the All tracks folder. 1 Touch then Entertainment. 2 Touch Orange Music, then Playlists. 3 Touch New playlist, enter the playlist name and touch Save. 4 The All tracks folder will show. Touch all of the songs that you would like to include in your playlist; a tick will show next to the track names. 5 Touch Done. To play a playlist, select it and touch Play.
Searching for stations Resetting channels You can tune radio stations into your phone by searching for them either manually or automatically. They will then be saved to specific channel numbers so you don’t have to keep re-tuning. To auto tune: 1 Touch then Entertainment. 2 Touch FM radio then . 3 Touch Auto scan then Yes. The stations found will automatically be allocated to channel numbers in your phone.
Organiser Adding an event to your calendar 1 From the home screen select then touch Utilities and choose Organiser. Select Calendar. 2 Select the date you would like to add an event to. 3 Touch then Add event. 4 Touch Category then choose from Appointment, Anniversary or Birthday. Check the date and enter the time you would like your event to begin. 5 For appointments and anniversaries enter the time and date your event finishes in the lower two time and date boxes.
Adding an item to your To do list 1 From the home screen select then touch Utilities and choose Organiser. 2 Select To do and touch Add to do. 3 Set the date for the task, add notes and select a priority level: High, Medium or Low. 4 Save your task by selecting Save. Sharing a To do task 1 From the home screen select , then Utilities and choose Organiser. Select To do. 2 Select the task you would like to share, then touch . 3 Select Send.
Organiser Setting your alarm 1 From the home screen select then touch Utilities and choose Alarms. 2 Touch Add alarm. 3 Set the time you would like the alarm to sound and touch Save. 4 Choose whether you would like your alarm to repeat Daily, Mon - Fri, Mon - Sat, Sat - Sun, Except holiday or Choose weekday. The icons indicate the weekday you select. 5 Select Alarm type to select a type for your alarm. 6 Touch Alarm bell then select bell. To listen to sounds touch the sound, followed by .
Voice recorder Recording a sound or voice Use your voice recorder to record voice memos or other sounds. 1 Touch then Utilities. 2 Touch Voice recorder then and choose from: Settings > Duration – Set the recording duration. Choose from MMS, 1 min or No limit. Settings > Quality – Select the sound quality. Choose from Super Fine, Fine or Normal. Go to sounds – Open the Voice recordings folder in My sounds. 1 2 3 4 5 Touch then Utilities. Touch Voice recorder. Touch to begin recording.
Organiser Sending the voice recording Using your calculator 1 Once you have finished recording, touch . 2 Touch Send and choose from Message, Email or Bluetooth. If you choose Message or Email, the recording will be added to the message and you can write and send it as normal. If you choose Bluetooth, you will be prompted to turn Bluetooth on. NOTE: After you have finished recording, touch and choose Send, Files, Delete, Use as (to use the recording as your ringtone), Settings or Go to sounds.
Converting a unit Using the stopwatch 1 From the home screen select , then touch Utilities and choose More. 2 Select Unit converter. 3 Choose whether you would like to convert Currency, Surface, Length, Weight, Temperature, Volume or Velocity. 4 You can then select the unit, and enter the value you would like to convert from, followed by the unit you would like to convert to. 5 The corresponding value will appear on the screen. 1 From the home screen select , then touch Utilities and choose More.
Organiser Adding a city to your world time 1 From the home screen select then touch Utilities and choose More. 2 Select World clock. 3 Touch the icon, followed by Add city. Start typing the name of the city you require and it will show the screen. 4 Touch the city to select it, and it will be added to your World time list.
PC Sync Always ask mode If you set the “Ask always mode” as default, the phone will always prompt you to select a type of USB connection mode each time you connect the phone to a PC via the data cable. If you disable the “Ask always mode”, the connection mode will be the one you have manually set in Menu - Settings - Connectivity - USB Mode and one of the options Mass storage, PC suite or Orange Music sync.
PC Sync 4 Click on Next, then Next again, then Finish. Your phone and PC are now connected. 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.
Synchronising your contacts Synchronising your messages 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.
PC Sync 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. 6 A removable disk folder will open automatically on your computer, two if you have a memory card inserted, showing all the folders on your phone or memory card. NOTE: Your phone must be unplugged from your PC to initiate Mass Storage. NOTE: Mass storage backs up content saved on your memory card only, not your handset memory.
The web Orange world Orange world 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 select then touch Utilities and choose Orange world. 2 To access the browser homepage directly, select Home. Alternately select Enter address and type in your desired URL, followed by Connect.
The web Using RSS reader Saving a page 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 select then touch Utilities and choose Orange world. 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 select then touch Utilities and choose Orange world. Select History. 2 The web page you have accessed recently will be displayed. To access one of these pages, simply select the item required.
The web Using the USB cable: 1 Ensure you have the LG PC Suite installed on your PC. 2 Connect your GT505 and your PC using the USB cable and launch the LG PC Suite software. 3 Click Communication on your PC. Then click Settings and select Modem. 4 Choose LG Mobile USB Modem and select OK. It will now appear on screen. 5 Click Connect and your PC will connect through your GT505. 8 LG GT505 | User Guide Using Bluetooth: 1 Ensure Bluetooth is switched On and Visible for both your PC and GT505.
Settings Within this folder you can adapt your settings to make your GT505 personal to you. Changing your screen settings 1 Touch then choose Settings. 2 Touch Screen 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. NOTE: The longer the backlight is on for, the more battery power is used and you may need to charge your phone more often.
Settings Changing your phone settings Enjoy the freedom of adapting how your GT505 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. 1 Touch then choose Settings. 2 Touch Phone settings then choose from the list below. Date & Time - Adjust your date and time settings or choose to auto update the time when you travel or for daylight saving.
Changing your touch settings Touch 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. Changing your connectivity settings Your connectivity settings have already been set up by your network operator, so you can enjoy your new phone from the off. If you want to change any settings, use this menu.
Settings GPS – GPS technology uses information from earth-orbiting satellites to find locations. – A receiver estimates the distance to GPS satellites based on the time it takes for signals to reach it, then uses that information to identify its location. – It may take from a couple of seconds to several minutes. – Assisted GPS(A-GPS ) on this mobile is used to retrieve location assistance data over packet data connection. – The assistance data is retrieved from the Service server only when you needed.
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. Using memory manager Your GT505 has three memories available: the phone, the USIM Card and an external memory card (you may need to purchase the memory card separately). You can use memory manager to determine how each memory is used and see how much space is available. Touch followed by Settings. Select Phone settings then Memory Manager.
Settings Using flight mode Turn on flight mode by selecting then Settings. Touch Profiles and choose Flight mode. Flight mode will not allow you to make calls, connect to the Internet, send messages or use Bluetooth. Sending and receiving your files using Bluetooth Bluetooth is a great way to send and receive files as no wires are needed and connection is quick and easy. You can also connect to a Bluetooth headset to make and receive calls.
wallpaper. Files will usually be saved to the appropriate folder in your Media Album. Changing your bluebooth settings: 1 Touch and choose Settings. 2 Choose Bluetooth then touch and choose Settings. Make your changes to: My device visibility - Choose to be Visible or Hidden or Visible for 1 min. My device name - Enter a name for your GT505. Supported services - Show all Bluetooth functions supported by your phone. My address - Show your Bluetooth address.
Settings Using a Bluetooth headset 1 Check your Bluetooth is On and Visible. 2 Follow the instructions that came with your headset to place your headset in pairing mode and pair your devices. 3 Touch Ask always or Allow without ask and touch Yes to Connect now Your GT505 will automatically switch to Headset profile.
Wi-Fi WiFi This lets you manage WiFi Internet on your device. It also allows your phone to connect the ‘Unlicensed Mobile Access(UMA)’. WiFi networks When WiFi is chosen, you can view a list of all the available networks. Once connected successfully a pop up window will be shown asking you whether you want to save the profile or not. Saved profiles are listed. You can view the information of the saved profiles as well as edit a profile using ‘Edit’ menu in options.
Software Upgrade 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 GT505. Charger Battery Stereo headset Data cable and CD Connect and synchronise your GT505 and PC. User Guide Learn more about your GT505. GT505 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 and W-CDMA 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.
Declaration of Conformity Suppliers Details Name LG Electronics Inc Address LG Electronics Inc. LG Twin Towers 20, Yeouido-dong, Yeongdeungpo-gu, Seoul, Korea 150-721 Product Details Product Name GSM / W-CDMA Terminal Equipment Model Name GT505 Trade Name LG Applicable Standards Details R&TTE Directive 1999/5/EC EN 301 489-01 V1.6.1, EN 301 489-07 V1.3.1 EN 301 489-17 V1.2.1, EN 301 489-19 V1.2.1, EN 301 489-24 V1.3.1 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 GT505 has been designed to comply with applicable safety requirements for exposure to radio waves.
Product care and maintenance WARNING Only use batteries, chargers and accessories approved for use with this particular phone model. The use of any other types may invalidate any approval or warranty applying to the phone, and may be dangerous. • Do not disassemble this unit. Take it to a qualified service technician when repair work is required. • 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.
Guidelines for safe and efficient use • Do not subject this unit to excessive smoke or dust. • Do not keep the phone next to credit cards or transport tickets; it can affect the information on the magnetic strips. • Do not tap the screen with a sharp object as it may damage the phone. • Do not expose the phone to liquid or moisture. • Use the accessories like earphones cautiously. Do not touch the antenna unnecessarily.
• Use a hands-free kit, if available. • Pull off the road and park before making or answering a call if driving conditions so require. • RF energy may affect some electronic systems in your vehicle such as car stereos and safety equipment. • 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.
Guidelines for safe and efficient use Blasting area Children Do not use the phone where blasting is in progress. Observe restrictions, and follow any regulations or rules. Keep the phone in a safe place out of the reach of small children. It includes small parts which may cause a choking hazard if detached. Potentially explosive atmospheres Emergency calls • Do not use the phone at a refueling point. • Do not use near fuel or chemicals.
• Do not disassemble or shortcircuit the battery pack. • Keep the metal contacts of the battery pack clean. • Replace the battery when it no longer provides acceptable performance. The battery pack maybe recharged hundreds of times until it needs replacing. • Recharge the battery if it has not been used for a long time to maximize usability. • Do not expose the battery charger to direct sunlight or use it in high humidity, such as in the bathroom.
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.
Message Possible causes Battery totally empty Temperature out of range Contact problem Charging error No mains voltage Charger defective Wrong charger Battery defective Possible Corrective measures Charge battery. Make sure the ambient temperature is right, wait for a while, and then charge again. Check power supply and connection to the phone. Check the battery contacts, clean them if necessary. Plug in to a different socket or check voltage. If the charger does not warm up, replace it.
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.
