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Congratulations on your purchase of the advanced and compact GW520 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 ................................................... 9 Installing the SIM and battery ...........11 Memory card ............................................14 Installing a memory card ......................14 Formatting the memory card .............14 Transferring your contacts ...................15 Menu map .................................................16 Your standby screen ..............................17 Touch screen tips ...............
24 25 25 25 25 25 25 Using templates .......................................37 Using emoticons ......................................37 Changing your text message settings........................................................38 Changing your multimedia message settings........................................................38 Changing your other settings .............39 27 Camera .......................................................40 27 27 28 28 29 30 Taking a quick photo .........................
Contents Viewing a file .............................................59 Others ..........................................................59 Installing a game/application via a local install ..............................................60 Playing a game .........................................60 Using the games options menu.........60 Use the Fun stuff ......................................60 Music ............................................................60 Transferring music onto your phone ...........
68 68 68 69 70 70 70 70 70 71 71 72 72 74 74 74 Settings ......................................................77 Personalising your profiles...................77 Changing your Screen settings ..........77 Changing your phone settings...........78 Changing your touch settings ............79 Changing your connectivity settings........................................................79 Sending and receiving files using Bluetooth....................................................
Getting to know your phone O Charger, cable and handsfree connector TIP: To connect the USB cable, wait until the phone has powered up and has registered to the network. End/ Power key • Ends or rejects a call. Turns the phone on/off. Press once to return to the standby screen. Micro SD memory card socket Lock/Unlock key Camera key Multi-tasking key Call key • Dials a phone number and answers incoming calls.
Open view mory key Change the text input mode (capital/ small) Alpha numeric keys Clear key • Clears a character each time it is pressed. Hold the key down to clear all input. Enter key Symbol key • Enters symbolic character Space key Use to enter a space when editing.
Open view In 1 Battery cover 2 Battery Camera lens 10 LG GW520 | User Guide SIM card socket
Installing the SIM and battery 1 Remove the battery cover Slide the battery cover towards the top and away from the phone. WARNING: Do not use your fingernail to remove the battery. 2 Remove the battery Using the cut-out at the bottom, lift it from the battery compartment. WARNING: Do not remove the battery when the phone is switched on, as this may damage the phone.
Installing the SIM and battery 3 Install the SIM card Slide the SIM card into the SIM card holder making sure that the gold contact area on the card is facing downwards. To remove the SIM card, gently pull it outwards. 12 LG GW520 | User Guide 4 Install the battery First insert the top of the battery into the top edge of the battery compartment. Ensure that the battery contacts align with the phone’s terminals. Press the bottom of the battery down until it clicks into place.
y il 5 Charging your phone Lift and twist the charger socket cover on the top of your GW520. Insert the charger and plug it into a mains socket. Your GW520 needs to be charged until the “Battery full” message appears on the screen.
Memory card Installing a memory card Formatting the memory card You can increase the memory space on your phone by using a Micro SD memory card. NOTE: A memory card is an optional accessory. Your memory card may already be formatted. If it isn’t, you will need to format it before you can start to use it. 1 From the standby screen select , then touch and choose Phone settings. 2 Touch Memory manager then choose External memory. 3 Touch Format and then confirm your choice.
d NOTE: If your memory card already contains files, they will automatically be put in the correct folder; for example, videos will be stored in the My Videos folder. Transferring your contacts To transfer your contacts from your SIM to your phone: 1 From the Communication menu, and choose Settings. select 2 Touch Copy. 3 Choose SIM to handset. 4 Choose Select all or choose names one by one and touch Copy.
Menu map Y Touch on the standby screen to open the Main menu. From here you can access further menus: Communication, Entertainment, Utilities and Settings.
Your standby screen From here you can access all the menu options, make a quick call, view the status of your phone and much more. Touch screen tips The standby screen is also a great place to get accustomed to the touch screen. To select an item, touch the centre of the icon. Your GW520 will vibrate slightly when it recognises you have touched an option. To scroll through lists, touch the last item visible and slide your finger up the screen. The list will move up to display more items.
Your standby screen The quick keys Th The quick keys provide easy, one-touch access to your most used functions. Th in ne w Bl Be m lik Touch it to bring up the touch dialling pad, which lets you make a call. Enter the number as you would on a normal key or press pad and touch hard key. the Touch to access the Messaging options menu. From here you can create a new SMS or MMS or view your message folder. 18 LG GW520 | User Guide Touch to open your Contacts.
The status bar s. . e ng ch o 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 the icons you are most likely to see in the status bar.
Your standby screen C Changing your status from the status bar Using the Multi-tasking function Touch 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. Here you can set the Profile type, play/pause MP3s and activate/ deactivate Bluetooth. Press the Multi-tasking hard key to open the Multi-tasking menu while the screen is not idle screen.
e n Calls Making a call 1 Touch to open the keypad. 2 Key in the number using the keypad. To delete a digit touch the clear key. 3 Press on the key pad or the hard key to initiate the call. 4 To end the call press the hard key. TIP! To enter + for making an international call, press and hold . TIP! Press the lock/unlock to lock the hard key touchscreen and prevent calls being made by mistake. TIP! To bring up the keypad during a call, press TIP! Touch to unlock.
Calls Calling your contacts Adjusting call volume M 1 From the standby screen touch to open the Contacts. 2 Tap the search field box and enter the first few letters of the contact you would like to call. 3 From the filtered list, touch the contact you want to call and select the number to use if there is more than one for that contact. 4 Press the hard key. To adjust the volume during a call, use the up and down button on the left edge of the phone.
e r Making a second call Turning off DTMF 1 During your initial call, touch and select the number you want to call. 2 Dial the number or search your contacts. 3 Press to connect the call. 4 Both calls will be displayed on the call screen. Your initial call will be locked and the caller put on hold. 5 To change between the calls, and choose Swap call touch or press the number of the held call. 6 To end one or both calls press and select End followed by All, Held or Active.
Calls Received - View a list of all the numbers that have called you. Missed - View a list of all the calls you have missed. TIP! From any call log, touch and Delete all to delete all recorded items. TIP! Touch any single call log entry to view the date, time and duration of the call. Using call divert 1 Touch , select and choose . 2 Touch Call divert. 3 Choose whether to divert all calls when the line is busy, when there is no answer or when you cannot be contacted.
e Incoming when abroad Deactivate all 4 Enter the call barring password. Please check with your network operator about this service. Fixed dial number Select Fixed dial numbers to turn on and compile a list of numbers that can be called from your phone. You’ll need your PIN2 code from your operator. When activated, only numbers included in the fixed dial list can be called from your phone.
Calls Call reject - Slide the switch to On to highlight the Reject list. You can touch the text box to choose from all calls, specific contacts or groups, those from unregistered numbers (those not in your contacts), or no caller ID. Touch Save to change this setting. Send my number - Choose whether to display your number on an outgoing call. Auto redial - Slide the switch left for On or right for Off. Answer mode - Choose whether to answer the phone using the send key or any key.
o Contacts Searching for a contact There are two ways to search for a contact: From the standby screen 1 From the standby screen touch 3 to open the contacts. 2 Touch next to the contact you would like to call. This is only available when you set the Quick command key as Make voice call in Contact list settings. From the main menu 1 Touch . 2 Touch in the Communication menu and select Search. 3 Your contacts will bring up a list of contacts corresponding to the letters you have entered.
Contacts 8 Touch Save to save the contact. TIP! You can create customised groups for your contacts. Contact options There are many things you can do when viewing a contact. Here is how to access and use the options menu: 1 Open the contact you would like to use. 2 You can edit the contact or send a message directly from here. 3 Press to open the list of options. Delete - Delete the contact. Touch Yes if you are sure.
se on p a NOTE: Even if you delete a group, the contacts which were assigned to that group will not be lost. They will remain in your contacts. Changing your contact settings You can adapt your contact settings so that your contacts suits your own preferences. 1 From the standby screen, touch in the Communication menu. 2 Touch and select Settings.
Contacts Clear contacts - Delete all your contacts on your handset or SIM. Touch Yes if you are sure you want to delete all your contacts from your contacts. Viewing information 1 From the standby screen, touch in the Communication menu. 2 Touch and select Information. 3 From here you can view your Service dial numbers, your Own number, your Memory info. (how much memory space you’ve got left) and My business card.
Messaging Messaging Your GW520 combines SMS and MMS into one intuitive and easy to use menu. There are two ways to enter the messaging centre: from the standby screen, Touch or touch from the standby in the screen and choose Communication menu. Sending a message 1 Touch and choose New message to open a blank message. 2 From here you can send an SMS or MMS. To send an email, touch from the standby screen, then in the Communication menu. 3 To send an SMS or MMS, touch New message. In case of Email.
Messaging Entering text There are three ways to enter text: T9 text mode/ Normal text mode/ Qwerty keypad. case letters) when the screen is in Landscape mode. To enter a space touch . To delete a character or remove the sentence, touch clear . Sp us w di TIP! Simply touch each letter to write your message and press: to switch to upper case to add a space In In ke m to tw tim T9 predictive Touch to turn T9 predictive text on or off. You can choose the writing language.
e e Spell you can then enter the word using Abc manual mode and your word or name will be added to the dictionary. Abc manual In Abc mode, you will see . In Abc mode you must touch the key repeatedly to enter a letter if T9 mode is switched off. For example, to write ‘hello’, touch 4 twice, 3 twice, 5 three times, 5 three more times, then 6 three times. Qwerty keypad Entering text You can enter alphanumeric characters using the phone’s keypad.
Messaging Setting up your email You can stay in touch on the move using email on your GW520. It’s quick and simple to set up a POP3 or IMAP4 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 to display more items. 1 Touch . 2 Select from the Communication menu then . 3 Touch Add Account. 4 The Setup Wizard will help you set up your email settings.
ail n Retrieving your emails Changing your email settings You can automatically or manually check your account for new emails. 1 Touch then select from the Communication menu. 2 Touch the account you want to use then , then select Inbox and . touch 3 Choose Retrieve and your GW520 will connect to your email account and retrieve your new messages. You can change your email settings based on your own preferences. 1 Touch then select and .
Messaging Include message in Fwd & Reply - Select whether to include the original message in your reply. Include attachment - Select whether to include the original attachment in any reply. Auto Retrieval in Roaming - Choose whether to retrieve messages automatically when abroad (roaming). TIP! Costs for retrieving email may be higher when roaming. Check with your network supplier. New email notification - Choose whether to be alerted to new emails.
e y e Managing your messages Using templates You can use your Inbox to manage your messages. 1 Touch then select and . 2 Select Inbox. 3 Touch and then choose to: Delete - Delete marked messages. Change view - Select Threaded view or Standard view. Create new message - Open a new blank message or email. Move to My folders - Move the marked messages to My folders. Filter - Choose one of the filter options. Delete all - Delete all messages in Inbox.
Messaging 1 Touch then choose Emoticons from the Communication menu. 2 Touch to Add new, Delete or Delete all emoticons. 3 Touch Add emoticon to create a new emoticon. 4 You can view the emoticon by selecting it on the list and edit it by touching it on the view screen. Changing your text message settings Your GW520 message settings are pre-defined so that you can send messages immediately. These settings can be changed based on your preferences. then choose Settings Touch from the Communication menu.
d. g d Touch , select then . Choose Settings and Multimedia message. You can make change the following: Retrieval mode - Choose Home network or Roaming network. If you then select Manual you will only receive notifications about MMS messages. You can then decide whether to download them in full. Delivery report - Choose whether to allow and/or request a delivery report. Read reply - Choose to allow and/ or request a read report. Priority - Choose the priority level of your MMS.
Camera Taking a quick photo 1 Press and hold down the key on the right side of the phone. 2 The viewfinder will appear on screen. 3 Holding the phone horizontally, point the lens towards the subject of the photo. 4 Position the phone so you can see the subject of your photo in the preview screen. 5 When the camera has focused on your subject, either press the on the side of the phone firmly or press the red box on the lower right of the screen to take the photo.
Getting to know the viewfinder Settings - Touch this icon to open the settings menu. Camera mode - Camera mode is selected. Video camera mode - Touch this icon to switch to video mode. y. Back - Touch here to return to the standby screen. Gallery Exposure Shot mode Take a picture y ill TIP! You can bring up the options by tapping the screen. They automatically turn off after a few seconds.
Camera Choosing a shot type Using the advanced settings 1 Touch to open the available shot types. 2 Choose from two options: Normal shot - This is the default shot type - the photo will be taken in the normal way, as outlined in taking a quick photo. Burst shot - This enables you to take three, six or nine shots automatically in very quick succession. From the viewfinder, touch to open all advanced settings options.
s. o o, k Self-timer - The self-timer allows you to set a delay after the capture button is pressed before the camera takes the picture. Choose from Off, 3 seconds, 5 seconds or 10 seconds. This is ideal if you want to be included in a photo. Quality - Choose between Super fine, Fine and Normal. The finer the quality, the sharper a photo will be, but the file size will increase. This means you’ll be able to store fewer photos in your memory. View Mode - Choose between Full screen or Full image.
Video camera 5 Rec will appear in the top right corner of the viewfinder and a 1 Press and hold down the camera timer in the botttom right corner key on the right-hand side of the showing the length of your video. phone. 6 To pause the video, touch 2 In Camera preview mode, touch and resume recording by in the Video camera icon . selecting the view finder to switch to 7 Touch on the screen or press video mode.
r o. After making a video A still image representing your captured video will appear on the screen. The name of the video runs along the bottom of the screen along with six icons on the righthand side. s e Touch to view a gallery of saved videos and images. Touch to delete the video you have just made and confirm by touching Yes. The viewfinder will reappear. Touch to make another video immediately. Your current video will be saved. V120108_06.37.3gp Touch to play the video.
Video camera Getting to know the viewfinder A Settings - Touch this icon to open the settings menu. Video mode - Video mode is selected. Image size Saving to handset memory/external memory Back - Touch here to return to the standby screen. Ex be in w co sh 1 2 Gallery Exposure Video size U Stop recording Start recording Zoom - Touch zoom out. to zoom in or to Camera mode - Touch this icon to switch to camera mode. TIP! You can close all shortcut options for a clearer viewfinder screen.
y Adjusting the exposure Preview settings Exposure defines the difference between light and dark (contrast) in a video. A low contrast video will appear fuzzy, whereas a high contrast video will appear much sharper. 1 Touch . 2 Slide the exposure indicator along the bar, left for a lower exposure and hazier video, or right for a higher contrast and sharper video. Video size - Change the size of the video to save memory space. Colour Effect - Choose a colour tone to use on your new video.
Video camera View Mode - Choose between Full screen or Full image. In Full screen, the image may be cropped to fit the screen. TIP! If you choose MMS duration, choosing a lower image quality will enable you to shoot a longer video. Other settings Memory - Choose whether to save your videos to the External memory or to the Handset memory. Voice - Choose Mute to record a video without sound. Reset settings - Reset all the video camera settings. Y Watching your saved videos 1 In the viewfinder, touch .
w e 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. 4 To play the video, touch . To pause playback, touch the screen once and touch . To adjust the audio volume on a video while it is playing, touch the speaker icon on the screen and slide the bar to the left or right. TIP! Flick left or right to view other photos or videos.
Your photos and videos WARNING: Some functions will not work properly if the multimedia file has not been recorded on the phone. Viewing your photos as a slide show Slideshow mode will show all the photos in your gallery one at a time as a slideshow. Videos cannot be viewed as a slideshow. 1 Touch the photo you would like to begin the slideshow with twice to open it. 2 Select on the lower left side of the screen. 3 The slideshow will begin.
ws: e. w r t r de 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 to bring up the and touch 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. Add writing to the picture.
Your photos and videos Touch to return to the gallery. Trimming the length of the video 1 Open the video you want to edit, . select and touch 2 Select and choose Trim. 3 Touch and set the new start . and end points using 4 Touch the Save icon or, to return alternatively, touch to the gallery and discard the changes. 52 LG GW520 | User Guide Merging two videos M 1 Open the video you want to edit, . select and touch 2 Select and choose Video merge. 3 The My stuff will open.
t, Merging a photo with a video Adding text to a video 1 Open the video you want to edit, . select and touch 2 Select and choose Image merge. 3 The My stuff folder will open. Choose the photo you want to merge with your video. 4 Touch and slide the photo to move it to the end or the beginning of the video. 5 Touch the Effect icon to choose how the photo and video merge together: None, Pan zoom, Uncover, Checker board, Split, Shape diamond, Oval, Blind or Dissolve. 6 Press the Save icon followed by Yes.
Your photos and videos Overlaying a photo 1 Open the video you want to edit, . select and touch 2 Select and choose Image overlay. 3 The My stuff will open. Choose the photo you want to overlay your video. 4 Touch and indicate when you want the photo to appear using . 5 Touch the area of the screen where you want the photo to appear and touch OK. If the photo is too big it will overlay the whole screen, not just the selected area. 6 Touch to mark when you want the photo to disappear.
t, e e. e Adding a soundtrack to your video 1 Open the video you want to edit, . select and touch 2 Select and choose Audio dubbing. 3 The My stuff will open. Choose the track you want to add to your video. 4 The original audio track on your video will be erased. Touch Yes to continue. 5 If the audio is shorter than the video, choose whether to play it Once or to Repeat it. 6 Select whether to replace the original file or save as a new file. Changing the video speed 1 Open the video you want to edit, .
My stuff You can store any multimedia files on 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. Using a memory card allows you to free up space in your phone’s memory. To access the My stuff menu, touch then . Touch to open a list of folders that store all of your multimedia files.
Wallpaper - Set a wallpaper for the Moving or copying an image standby screen. 1 Touch then . 2 Touch then Images. 3 Touch and select Move or Copy. 4 You can mark/unmark images by tapping them sequentially. Mark the image that you want to move or copy and touch Copy/Move. Contacts image - Allocate an image to a particular person in your contacts list so that their picture shows when they call you. Start up image - Set an image to appear when you switch the phone on.
My stuff Using a sound 1 Touch then . 2 Touch then Sounds. 3 Select a sound and and it will start to play. 4 Touch and select Use as. 5 Choose from Ringtone, Message tone, Start-up or Shut down. Videos The Videos folder shows a list of videos you have downloaded or recorded on your phone. Watching a video 1 Touch then . 2 Touch then Videos. 3 Select a video to play. Using options while the video is paused Touch while in pause mode and choose from: Capture - Capture the frozen frame as a picture.
e e, Documents Viewing a file From the Documents menu, you can view all of your document files. From here, you can view your Excel, PowerPoint, Word, Text and pdf files. 1 Touch then . 2 Touch then Documents. 3 Select a document. Transferring a file to your phone , te l. ll or Bluetooth is probably the easiest way of transferring a file from your computer to your phone. You can also use the LG PC Suite via your sync cable.
My stuff Installing a game/application via a local install 1 Touch then . 2 Touch and Others or My memory card if external memory is inserted. 3 Select the file (*.jad or *.jar) to install and press Install command. The application will be installed. NOTE: The jad file should contain its own jar file. Playing a game 1 Touch then . 2 Touch . 3 Open the Games folder, choose a game and touch the icon to launch.
n, e. y c c . er Artists - Browse your music collection by artist. Albums - Browse your music collection by album. Genres - Browse your music collection by genre. Playlists - Contains all playlists you have created. Shuffle tracks - Play your tracks in a random order. Transferring music onto your phone The easiest way to transfer music onto your phone is via Bluetooth or your sync cable. To transfer using Bluetooth: 1 Make sure both devices have Bluetooth switched on and can see each other.
My stuff 3 Touch Add new playlist, enter the playlist name and touch Save. 4 The All tracks folder will show all the songs on your phone. Touch all the songs that you want to include in your playlist. A tick will appear on the left-hand side of the track names. 5 Touch Done. Change order - Change the playing order of the playlist. Remove – Remove a song from the playlist. Touch Yes to confirm. Memory status - View the memory status of the Handset memory and External memory.
m. te NOTE: You will need to attach your headphones to listen to the radio. Insert them into the headphone socket (this is the same socket that you plug your charger into). Searching for stations You can tune your phone to radio stations by searching for them manually or automatically. They will then be saved to specific station numbers, so you don’t have to keep re-tuning. You can save up to 50 stations in your phone. You must first attach the headset to the phone as this acts as the aerial.
My stuff O 5 Touch Default sound to change the sound. 6 Touch to see what you’ve created. 7 If you want to save what you’ve created, Touch Save icon.
Organiser Adding an event to your calendar 1 From the standby screen, select , then touch and choose . Select Calendar. 2 Select the date to which you want to add an event. 3 Touch then Add event. TIP! You can set holiday dates in your calendar. Touch each day you are on holiday one at time, and select Set then touch holiday. Adding an item to your To Do list 1 From the standby screen, select , then touch and choose . 2 Select To do and touch Add to do.
Organiser 4 Set the number of days in the After tab. 5 The Target date will be shown below. Setting your alarm 1 From the standby screen, select , then touch and choose . 2 Touch Add alarm. 3 Set the time you would like the alarm to sound and touch Save. The screen then automatically returns to the alarm list. 4 Select the item on the list and choose whether you would like your alarm to repeat Once, Daily, Mon - Fri, Mon - Sat, Sat - Sun, Except holiday or Choose weekday.
Quality – Select the sound quality. Choose from Super fine, Fine or Normal. Memory in use - Choose whether to save recorded sounds to the External memory or to the Handset memory. se n s s. Recording a sound or voice 1 2 3 4 5 Touch then . Touch Voice recorder. Touch to begin recording. Touch to end recording. Touch to listen to your recording. Sending the voice recording 1 Once you have finished recording, . touch 2 Touch Send via and choose from Message, Email or Bluetooth.
Organiser 3 Touch the number keys to enter numbers. 4 For simple calculations, touch the function you require (+, –, x or ÷), followed by =. 5 For more complex calculations, and choose from sin, touch cos, tan, log, ln, exp, deg or rad etc. Converting a unit 1 From the standby screen, select , then touch and choose . 2 Select Unit converter. 3 Choose whether you would like to convert Currency, Surface, Weight, Length, Temperature, Volume or Velocity.
rt Adding a city to your world clock 1 From the standby screen select , then press and select . 2 Select World clock 3 Touch , followed by Add city. Touch the icon in the upper lefthand side of the screen and type the name of the city you require on the search tab. It will then be displayed at the top of the screen.
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 Your information will be backed up or restored. 3 4 Viewing phone files on your PC 5 Installing the LG PC Suite on your computer 1 Connect your phone to your PC. 2 Double click on the LG PC Suite icon on your desktop. 3 Click on the Contents icon.
d 3 Click on the Contacts icon. 4 Your PC will now import and display all the contacts saved on your SIM card and handset. 5 Click on File and select Save. You can now select where you want to save your contacts to. NOTE: To backup contacts saved to your SIM card, click on the SIM card folder on the left side of the PC screen. Select Edit at the top of the screen, then Select all. Right-click your contacts and select Copy to contact.
PC Sync Using your phone as a Music Sync device Using your phone as a modem Your Phone can be used as a Music Sync device for Sync Music Files only. Music Sync can be carried out using Windows Media Player 11 and supports both Handset Memory and an external Memory Card. 1 Disconnect your phone from your PC. 2 From the standby screen select , then touch . 3 Select and then USB connection mode. 4 Touch Music sync. This mode will be saved. 5 Connect the phone to your PC.
s. or e Using Bluetooth: 1 Ensure Bluetooth is switched On and is Visible to both your PC and GW520. 2 Pair your PC and GW520 so that a passcode is required for the connection. 3 Use the Connection wizard on your LG PC Suite to create an active Bluetooth connection. 4 Click Internet Kit on your PC. 5 Create the Profile that can connect to the Internet and save the settings. 6 The profile that you create will appear on your PC screen. Select it and click Connect.
Internet Browser Browser gives you a fast, full colour world of games, music, news, sport, entertainment and lots more, straight to your mobile phone. Wherever you are and whatever you like. Accessing the web 1 From the standby screen, select , then touch and choose . 2 To go straight to the browser home page, select Home Alternatively, select Enter address and type in your desired URL, followed by Connect. NOTE: You will incur an extra cost by connecting to this service and downloading content.
t. t. Using the 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, called a feed, web feed, or channel, contains either a summary of content from an associated web site or the entire text. RSS makes it possible for people to keep up with their favourite web sites in an automated way that is easier than checking manually.
Internet S Viewing your browser history Th se 1 From the standby screen, select , then touch and choose . Select History. 2 A list of web page titles you have accessed recently will be displayed. To access one of these pages, simply select it. Changing web browser settings 1 From the standby screen, select , then touch and choose . Select Settings. 2 You can choose to edit Profiles, Appearance settings, Cache, Cookies, Security, or to reset all settings, select Reset settings.
Settings This folder lets you adapt your settings to personalise your GW520. Personalising your profiles You can quickly change your profile on the standby screen. Just touch the status summary bar on the top, then touch the profile tab. You can personalise each profile setting using the settings menu. 1 Press and then choose . 2 Touch and then choose the profile you want to edit.
Settings Brightness - Adjust the screen brightness. Greeting message - Choose on or off and fill in the greeting message. Start-up/Shut down - Choose the theme for your start-up/shut down screen. Changing your phone settings Enjoy the freedom of adapting the GW520 to your own preferences. 1 Touch then choose . 2 Touch then choose from the list below. Date & Time - Adjust your date and time settings or choose to auto update the time when travelling or for daylight saving.
y. d d e . s, nd External memory - View the memory available on your external memory card (which you may need to purchase separately). Primary storage settings Choose the location you prefer items to be saved between Handset memory and External memory. Reset settings - Restores all settings to their factory defaults. Information - View the technical information for your GW520. Changing your touch settings From the home screen select .
Settings Network mode - You can set a type of network to search for when networks are searched in the Select network menu. Preferred lists - If the network is searching automatically, you can add a preferred network to be connected to. The following options are available: Internet profiles - This menu shows the Internet profiles. You can create, delete or edit new profiles by using the Options Menu. However, you cannot delete or edit default configurations depending on country variant.
ws k h To send a file: 1 Open the file you want to send, which will typically be a photo, video or music file. 2 Choose Send. Choose Bluetooth. 3 If you have already paired the Bluetooth device, your GW520 will not automatically search for other Bluetooth devices. If not, your GW520 will search for other Bluetooth enabled devices within range. 4 Choose the device you want to send the file to and touch Select. 5 Your file will be sent. TIP! Check the progress bar to make sure your file is sent.
Settings My address - Show your Bluetooth address. Pairing with another Bluetooth device By pairing your GW520 with another device, you can set up a passcode protected connection. This makes your pairing more secure. 1 Check your Bluetooth is On and Visible. You can change your visibility in the Settings menu. 2 Touch Search. 3 Your GW520 will search for devices. When the search is completed, Retry will appear on the screen. 4 Choose the device you want to pair with and enter the passcode, then touch OK.
ll Internet without needing to visit our service centre. As the mobile phone software upgrade program requires the user’s full attention for the duration of the upgrade process, please be sure to check any instructions and notes that appear at each step before proceeding. Please note that removing the USB data communication cable or batteries during the upgrade may seriously damage your mobile phone.
Accessories N These accessories are supplied with the GW520. Th gu GS PC A in Se th w yo of m yo in se Charger Data cable Battery Stereo headset User Guide Learn more about your GW520. GW520 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 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.
G Declaration of Conformity Pl No be Suppliers Details Name LG Electronics Inc Address Ex en LG Electronics Inc. LG Twin Towers 20, Yeouido-dong, Yeongdeungpo-gu, Seoul, Korea 150-721 Product Details Product Name GSM 850 / E-GSM 900 / DCS 1800 / PCS 1900 / W-CDMA Terminal Equipment Model Name GW520 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 301 489-24 V1.3.1 EN 301 511 V9.0.2 EN 301 908-1 V3.2.
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 GW520 has been designed to comply with applicable safety requirements for exposure to radio waves.
Guidelines for safe and efficient use 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.
l et e. et r a • 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, moisture or humidity • Use the accessories like earphones cautiously. Do not touch the antenna unnecessarily.
Guidelines for safe and efficient use • 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. Glass Parts Some parts of your mobile device are made of glass.
Potentially explosive atmospheres r • Do not use the phone at a refueling point. • Do not use near fuel or chemicals. • Do not transport or store flammable gas, liquid, or explosives in the same compartment of your vehicle as your mobile phone and accessories. In aircraft 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.
Guidelines for safe and efficient use T • 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. • Do not leave the battery in hot or cold places, this may deteriorate the battery performance.
, LG r y er. Trouble shooting This chapter lists some problems you might encounter while using your phone. Some problems require you to call your service provider, but most are easy for you to correct yourself. Message Possible causes Possible Solutions SIM error There is no SIM card in the phone or it is inserted incorrectly. Make sure the SIM card is correctly inserted. No network connection Signal weak Outside GSM network area Move towards a window or into an open area.
Trouble shooting Message Possible causes Possible Solutions Battery totally empty Temperature out of range Charge battery. Make sure the ambient temperature is right, wait for a while, and then charge again. Check the power supply and connection to the phone. Check the battery contacts and clean them if necessary. Plug in to a different socket or check the voltage. If the charger does not warm up, replace it. Only use original LG accessories. Replace 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.
