Some of the contents in this manual may differ from your phone depending on the software of the phone or your service provider.
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Congratulations on your purchase of the advanced and compact GD900 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 Set up Getting to know your phone ....... 8 Installing the USIM and battery ................................................10 Memory card ....................................12 Menu map .........................................14 Your home screen Touch screen tips ............................ 15 Customising the home screen ... 16 Get in touch with your GD900 ... 17 Quick keys.......................................... 18 Touch screen.....................................
29 29 30 30 30 31 31 32 33 33 33 33 34 34 34 35 36 36 36 37 Get creative Camera ...............................................39 Getting to know the viewfinder.......................................... 39 Once you’ve taken the photo ..... 40 Using the flash ................................. 40 Adjusting the exposure ................ 41 Adjusting the zoom ....................... 41 Using the advanced settings ...... 42 Using the inner camera ................ 44 Video camera .........................
Contents Searching for stations ................... 57 Resetting channels ......................... 58 Get organised Organiser ...........................................59 Adding an event to your calendar.............................................. 59 Changing your default calendar view...................................................... 59 Adding an item to your To Do list ......................................................... 60 Using the date finder..................... 60 Setting your alarm ...
64 64 64 65 65 65 65 Sending and receiving files using Bluetooth ........................................... 71 Changing your Bluetooth settings ............................................... 72 Pairing with another Bluetooth device .................................................. 72 Using a Bluetooth headset .......... 73 Wi-Fi ....................................................74 Software Upgrade ..........................76 Accessories ............................
Getting to know your phone Power key Turns the phone on/off. Earpiece Proximity Sensor Inner camera End key • Rejects a call. • Press once to return to the home screen. Multi-tasking key Send key Dials a phone number and answers incoming calls. Battery release button WARNING: Putting a heavy object on the phone or sitting on it can damage its LCD and touch screen functionality. Do not cover the protection film on proximity sensor of LCD. It can be caused the malfunction of sensor.
Charger, Data cable (USB cable) TIP: Before connecting the USB cable, wait until the phone has powered up and has registered on the network. Volume keys • When the screen is idle: key tone volume. • During a call: earpiece volume. • When playing a track: controls volume continuously. Camera key • Go to the camera menu directly by pressing and holding the key.
Installing the USIM and battery 1 Remove the battery cover Use your thumbnail to open the battery release button on the bottom of the phone and lift off the battery cover. 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 SIM card into the SIM card holder. Make sure the gold contact area on the card is facing downwards. To remove the SIM card, gently push it until it clicks. Gently pull it out.
g 4 Install the battery Insert the top of the battery into the top edge of the battery compartment first. Ensure that the battery contacts align with the phone’s terminals. Press the bottom of the battery down until it clips into place. Slide back the cover of the charger connector on the side of your GD900. Insert the charger and plug it into a mains electricity socket. Your GD900 must be charged until the “Battery full“ message appears on the screen.
Memory card Installing a memory card You can expand the available memory space on your phone by using a memory card. NOTE: A memory card is an optional accessory. Slide the memory card into the slot at the top, until it clicks into place. Make sure the gold contact area is facing downwards. WARNING: Slide into the memory card to the slot, otherwise, the card can be damaged.
Formatting the memory card Transferring your contacts Your memory card may already be formatted. If it isn’t, you will need to format it before you can start to use it. NOTE: All files get deleted while formatting. 1 From the home screen select and choose Phone settings from the Settings tab. 2 Scroll and touch Memory Info then scroll and select External memory. 3 Touch Format and then confirm your choice. 4 Enter the password, if one has been set. The card will then be formatted and ready to use.
Menu map COMMUNICATION Contacts Recent history Browser Messaging Email Dialling Video call Google UTILITIES Alarms Organiser Memo Stopwatch Voice recorder Calculator World clock Tools 14 LG GD900 | User Guide Y MULTIMEDIA Music Camera Video camera Gallery My stuff Games & Apps FM radio Movie maker SETTINGS Profiles Screen settings Phone settings Bluetooth Wi-Fi Call settings Connectivity Message settings Fr m th m To Th pl sc To of • • •
Your home screen From this screen you can access menu options, make a call, view the status of your phone and much more. • Whenever your GD900 is not in use, it will return to the lock screen. 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 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 Y Customising the home screen 1 Shortcut home screen 2 Widget home screen (active) • Home screen customisation - For each type of home screen you are able to add and remove objects by press & hold your finger on the screen or if already added touch and hold one of the objects.
Your home screen Get in touch with your GD900 The User Interface is based on four types of Homescreens. To swap between the home screens just wipe quickly over display from left to right or from right to left. NOTE: Use flicking to navigate without disturbing the display area.
Your home screen Quick keys To The quick keys on your home screen provide easy, one-touch access to the functions you use the most. Th sc de ca O To to Touch to bring up the touch dialling pad, which lets you make a call. Enter the number using the normal key pad and touch Voice call . or tap To make a video call to this number, touch after entering the number. Touch to open your contacts. To search for the number you want to call: Enter the name of the contact using the touchpad.
e . Touch screen The controls on the GD900 touch screen change dynamically, depending on the task you are carrying out. Opening Applications To open any Application, simply touch its icon. Scrolling Drag from side to side to scroll. On some screens, such as web pages, you can also scroll up or down.
Your home screen Zooming In or Out When viewing photos, web pages, emails, or maps, you can zoom in and out. Pinch your fingers together or slide them apart.
Transparent Touchpad Make the most of your Transparent Touchpad. 1 Touchpad Shortcut : You can assign a symbol for the most commonly used menus. Assign a symbol to each shortcut, so you can instantly access your favourite functions with simple finger gestures. For example, if you draw on the Transparent Touchpad, it will instantly go to Email. 2 Easy click : You can click on the Transparent Touchpad without covering the main screen while using the Web Browser.
Your home screen 3 Touch wheel: Adjust the volume or brightness by drawing and on the Transparent Touchpad in Music, Divx Playback, Camera and Video Camera. You can also zoom in or zoom out by drawing or on the Transparent Touchpad in Camera mode, and Video Camera mode. (ABC), letters you type will be inserted as capital letters even if you write in small letters, and vice . versa. Touch ▲ and Touch You can write on the screen with your finger.
f ce h Letter Q Strokes Punctuation marks Mark R Strokes U Full stop At @ Note: Start each stroke at the dot.
Your home screen 5 Normal Keypad : The Transparent Touchpad can also be used to input numbers and text in a familiar way. Ic Note The Transparent Touchpad is made of Tempered Glass. Viewing the status bar 6 Favourites : Display your favourite contacts, songs and photos on . the screen by touching The status bar uses different icons to show conditions such as signal strength, new messages and battery life as well as whether Bluetooth or GPRS is active.
ry r ee Icon Description HSDPA Wi-fi is on Bluetooth Mono Stereo headset Bluetooth Stereo headset Bluetooth Mono headset Bluetooth on Bluetooth Transfer Bluetooth Visibility Downloading Downloading complete. Downloading cancelled.
Your home screen C Icon Description Outdoor T k p m Normal Profile Silent - Customised ringtones 1-10 M External memory 1 2 Battery status Projector/TV out Using the Multi - tasking function Touch the multitasking hard key to open the Multitasking menu. From here you can view some applications that are running and access them with one touch.
Calls TIP! Press the power key to lock the touchscreen to prevent calls being made by mistake. Making a call or a video call 1 Touch to open the keypad. 2 Key in the number on the keypad. To delete a digit, press the clear key. 3 Touch the key to make the call. 4 To end the call, touch the key. TIP! To enter + in order to make international calls, touch twice, or press and hold down . Calling your contacts 1 From the home screen touch to open your Contacts.
Calls In-call options A Speaker - Touch on. Contacts Memo to turn the speaker phone Mute - Touch to turn the microphone off so the person you are talking to cannot hear you. Sp Hold - Touch Yo co 1 to put a call on hold. Options - Choose from a list of further in-call options, including creating new memo and going 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 call volume To adjust the volume during a call, use the up and down button on the right side of the phone. Speed dialling g You can assign a frequently-called contact to a speed dial number. 1 From the home screen touch to open your Contacts. 2 Touch and select Speed dials. 3 Your voicemail is already set to speed dial 1. You cannot change this. Touch any other number to assign it to a speed dial contact. 4 Your contacts list will open.
Calls Turning off DTMF DTMF lets you use numerical commands to navigate menus within automated calls. DTMF is on by default. To turn it off during a call (to make a note of a number) touch and select Disable DTMF. Viewing your call logs From the home screen, touch , then touch Recent history in the Communication tab. Choose from the following: All history - View a complete list of all dialled, received and missed calls, voice calls only, video calls and messages.
t s. l, re ot NOTE: Diverting calls will incur charges. Please contact your network operator for details. TIP! To turn off all call diverts, choose Deactivate all from the Call divert menu. Using call barring 1 Touch and choose Call settings in the Settings tab. 2 Touch Call barring and select Voice calls and/or Video calls.
Calls 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. Minute minder - Slide the switch left to ON to hear a tone every minute during a call. BT answer mode - Select Handsfree to be able to answer a call using a Bluetooth headset, or select Handset to press a handset key to answer a call. Save new number - Select ON or OFF to save a new number. Slide close setting - Choose between End call and Continue call.
e o g Messaging Messaging Your GD900 combines SMS, MMS into one intuitive, easy-to-use menu. There are two ways of entering the messaging centre: 1 From the home screen, touch , then scroll to Messaging or on the Communication tab. Sending a message 1 Touch then Write message to open a blank message. 2 Touch To to enter the recipient’s number, or open your contacts or favourites. You can add multiple contacts. When you are finished, touch Send SMS.
Messaging Tap to change between the number, symbol and text keypads. Use to scroll through the different keyboards in each text entry mode (e.g. capital or lower case letters). To enter a space touch . T9 predictive In T9 mode, you will see . T9 mode uses a built-in dictionary to recognise your words 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.
e r e s s n, s nt. Retrieve interval - Select how often your GD900 checks for new email messages. Include message in Fwd & Reply- Select to include the original message in any reply. Include attachment - Select to include the original attachment in any reply. Auto retrieval when Roaming Choose whether to retrieve messages automatically when abroad (roaming). New email noti. info - Choose whether to be alerted about a new e-mail without a pop-up message.
Messaging Drafts - If you don’t finish writing a message, you can save what you’ve done in this folder. Threaded box - Messages (SMS) exchanged with another party can be displayed in chronological order so that you conveniently can see an overview of your conversation. My Folders - Create folders to store your messages. Using emoticons Using templates Changing your text message settings Create templates for the SMS and MMS messages you send most often.
y y e o 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. This affects the size of your messages and therefore your data charges. Send long text as - Choose to send long messages as multiple SMS or MMS.
Messaging C Creation mode - Restricted/ Warning/ Free Delivery time - Choose how long to wait before a message is delivered. Multimedia message centre - Enter the details of your message centre.
Camera Getting to know the viewfinder Open the slide to use the Outer Camera. Back - Touch here to return to the menu map. Camera mode - Shows whether the camera is in video or photo mode, and can also be used to take photos. Gallery - Touch this icon to view the gallery. Exposure - See Adjusting the Exposure on Page no:41 Macro - Switch this on to take close up shots. Flash status - Set flash light mode to Auto, Always off or Always on. Settings - Touch this icon to open the settings menu.
Camera 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. Send Use Rename Edit Edit Touch to edit the image using various tools. Touch to return to the previous menu. Touch to delete the image. 3 Touch to take another photo immediately. Your current photo will be saved. Touch to view a gallery of your saved photos. 4 Using the flash Touch to send the photo as a Message, Email or Bluetooth. or Blogger.
s ill ut he Always off - The camera will never flash. This is useful if you want to save battery power. Always on - The camera will always flash. 3 When you touch the option you want, the flash menu will automatically close, allowing you to take a picture immediately. 4 The flash status icon in the viewfinder will change, based on the new flash mode. 2 Slide the contrast indicator along for a lower the bar towards exposure and hazier image or for a higher exposure towards and a sharper image.
Camera Using the advanced settings From the viewfinder, touch to open all advanced settings options. You can change the camera setting by scrolling the wheel. After selecting the option, touch the OK button. Swap camera - For self portraits, switch to the LG GD900‘s inner camera. Image size - Change the size of the photo to save memory space or to take an appropriately sized picture for a contact. Colour Effect - Choose a colour tone to use on your new photo.
s. g e Timer - The self-timer allows you to set a delay after the shutter is pressed. Select Off, 3 secs, 5 secs or 10 secs. This is ideal if you want to be included in a photo. Shot mode - Choose the shot normal or continuous mode. ISO - The ISO rating determines the sensitivity of the camera’s light sensor. The higher the ISO, the more sensitive the camera will be. This is useful in darker conditions when you can not use the flash. Select the ISO value from Auto, 100, 200, 400 ,800 and 1600.
Camera TIP! When you exit the camera all settings will return to their defaults, except image size and image quality. Any non-default settings will need to be reset, such as colour tone and ISO. Check these before you take your next photo. 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.
Video camera Getting to know the viewfinder Open the slide to use the Outer Camera. e p Back - Touch here to return to the home screen. Start recording Gallery - Touch this icon to view the gallery. Exposure - See Adjusting the Exposure on Page no:46 Recording speed Flash status - Set or turn off the flash. Settings - Touch this icon to open the settings menu. See Using the advanced settings for details. TIP! You can close all shortcut options to give a clearer viewfinder screen.
Video camera 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 edit the name of the selected picture. Rename Touch to return to the previous menu. Touch to delete the video you have just made, and confirm by touching Yes. The viewfinder will reappear. Touch to shoot another video immediately. Your current video will be saved.
s ill s 2 Slide the exposure indicator for along the bar, towards a lower exposure and fuzzier for a higher image, or towards contrast and sharper image. Using the advanced settings Using the viewfinder, touch Settings to open all the advanced settings options. You can adjust the video camera setting by scrolling the wheel. After selecting the option, touch the OK button. Swap camera - Switch to your LG GD900’s inner camera to record yourself on video.
Video camera Y Memory in use - Choose whether to save your videos to the Handset memory or to the External memory. Voice - Choose Mute to record a video without sound. Hide icons - Select whether to hide the icons on the camera menu automatically or manually. Reset - Reset all the video camera settings. U vi Watching your videos on TV Connect your GD900 to your TV using the TV output cable. NOTE: The TV output cable is available for purchase separately.
Your photos and videos Using zoom when viewing a video or photo When viewing photos or videos, you can zoom in and out by pinching your fingers together or spreading them apart. Adjusting the volume when viewing a video To adjust the volume of a video while it is playing, touch the volume bar on the left side of the screen. Alternatively, use the volume keys on the side of the phone. Editing your photos You can do lots of great things to your photos to change them, add to them or liven them up.
Your photos and videos M Save Save the changes you made to the photos. Select to save the changes as an Original file or a New file. If you select New file enter a file name. Undo Undo the last Effect or edit you made to the photo. Image Touch to open further effect options including Rotate. There are also more advanced editing options.
ve do ge er ust nt Multimedia You can store multimedia files in your phone’s memory so you have easy access to all 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 Multimedia menu, select My stuff from touch Multimedia tab. You can open a list of the folders that store all your multimedia files. Sending a photo TIP! To delete any files in then Delete.
Multimedia Homescreens - Set a wallpaper for All homescreens, Widget, Contacts, Multimedia or Shortcut. Lock screen - Set a wallpaper for the key lock screen. Contacts image - Allocate an image to a person in your contacts list, so the picture is displayed when they call you. Start up image - Set an image to appear when you switch the phone on. Shut down image - Set an image to appear when you switch the phone off. Outgoing call image - Set an image to appear during outgoing calls.
e o of r Creating a slide show Sounds If you want to view all the images on your phone, you can create a slide show to save you having to open and close each individual image. 1 Touch then select My stuff from Multimedia tab. 2 Touch My images. 3 Touch then Slide show. The My sounds folder contains Downloaded sounds, Default sounds and Voice recordings. From here you can manage or send sounds or set them as ringtones. Using a sound 1 Touch then select My stuff from Multimedia tab. 2 Touch My sounds.
Multimedia Videos The My videos folder shows a list of videos you have downloaded or recorded on your phone. Watching a video 1 Touch then select My stuff on the Multimedia tab. 2 Touch My videos. 3 Select a video to play. TIP! GD900 supports both DivX & Xvid video format playback to ensure greater content availability. NOTE: The TV output cable is available for purchase separately. Sending a video clip 1 Select a video and touch . 2 Touch Send and choose between Message, Email, Bluetooth and Youtube.
l, d p a Flash contents Others The Flash contents folder contains all of your default and downloaded SWF files. The Others folder is used to store files that are not pictures, audio files, videos, games or applications. It is used in the same way as the Documents folder. You may find that when you transfer files from your computer to your phone that they appear in the Others folder rather than the Documents folder. If this happens, you can move them.
Multimedia 6 Touch the Play Order tab on the screen to change the order. 7 Touch the Saved in tab on the screen to choose where to save the movie, and touch the Usage tab to choose between storing it and MMS. 8 To save your movie touch Save movie. Music Your LG GD900 has a built-in music player that lets you play all your favourite tracks. To access the music then select Music player, touch from Multimedia Tab.
y Using the radio Searching for stations Your LG GD900 has an built-in FM radio feature so you can tune into your favourite stations and listen on the move. NOTE: You will need to attach your headphones to listen to the radio. Insert them into the headphone socket. You can tune your phone to radio stations by searching for them manually or automatically. They will then be saved to specific channel numbers, so you don’t have to keep re-tuning. You can store up to 30 channels on your phone.
Multimedia O Resetting channels A ca 1 Touch then select FM radio from Multimedia tab. . 2 Touch 3 Choose Reset channel to reset the current channel or choose Reset all channels to reset all of the channels. If you reset all of the channels, each channel will return to the starting 87.5Mhz frequency.
Organiser Adding an event to your calendar 1 From the home screen select then scroll to Organiser on the Utilities tab. 2 Select the date to which you want to add an event. then New schedule. 3 Touch 4 Touch Category then choose between Appointment, Anniversary or Birthday. Check the date and enter the time you want your event to begin. 5 For appointments and anniversaries, you can enter the time and date the event finishes in the lower time and date boxes.
Organiser Adding an item to your To Do list 1 From the home screen select then scroll to Organiser on the Utilities tab. and 2 Select New task select touch Note. 3 Set the date for the task, add notes, then select its priority level: High, Medium or Low. . 4 Save the task by selecting TIP! You can back up and synchronise your calendar with your computer. Using the date finder Date finder is a handy tool to help you calculate what the date will be once a certain number of days have passed.
ns m e 4 Choose whether you want the alarm to repeat, set the repeat and type. The icons indicate the weekday you select. 5 Select Sound/ Vibration to select the type of alarm you want. 6 Touch Alarm bell for selecting the alert melody or sound. 7 To listen to the sounds, touch the sound, followed by . 8 Add a memo to the alarm. Adding a memo 1 From the home screen select then scroll to Memo on the Utilities tab. 2 Touch New memo. .
Organiser Using your calculator 62 7 If you want to re-record the voice, touch New . 1 From the home screen select , then scroll to Calculator on the Utilities tab. 2 Touch the number keys to enter numbers. 3 For simple calculations, touch the function you require (+, –, x or ÷), followed by =. 4 For more complex calculations, and choose between touch sin, cos, tan, deg, log, etc.. Sending the voice recording Converting a unit 1 Once you have finished recording, touch Send.
n he ÷), 4 Then select the unit and enter the value you would like to convert from. 5 The corresponding values then will appear on the screen. Using the stopwatch 1 From the home screen, select , then touch Utilities. 2 Select Stopwatch. 3 Touch Start to begin timing. 4 Touch Lap if you want to record a lap time. 5 Touch Stop to end the timer. 6 Touch Reset to start the time again. Adding a city to your world clock 1 From the home screen, select and scroll to World clock in the Utilities tab.
The web Browser Browser 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 scroll to Browser on the Communication tab. 2 To go straight to the browser home page, select Home. Alternatively, select Enter address and type in the URL. NOTE: You will incur and extra cost by connecting to this service and downloading content.
r t. to Using the RSS reader Accessing a saved 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 website or its full 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.
The web 3 You can edit the Profiles, Appearance settings, Cache/ Cookies, Security or Reset settings. 4 You can simply set these on or off by touching the switch icon. Using your phone as a modem Your GD900 can double as a modem for your PC, giving you email and internet access even when you don’t have any wired connection. You can do this via the USB cable or by Bluetooth. Using the USB cable: 1 Ensure you have the LG PC Suite installed on your PC.
m r n d a Settings This folder lets you adapt your settings to personalise your GD900. Changing your screen settings 1 From the home screen, select then scroll to Screen settings on the Settings tab. 2 You can choose the option menu from: Wallpaper - Choose an image for Home screen, locking, switching the phone on or off, or making or receiving a call. NOTE: The setting will be reset if you select Reset menu.
Settings 3 You can then change all sounds and alert options available in the list, including your Voice/Video ringtone, Volume, Message alerts and others. Changing your phone settings Enjoy the freedom of adapting the GD900 to your own preferences. 1 From the home screen, select then scroll to Phone settings on the Settings tab. 2 Select a menu 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.
ay. d gs gs. Vibration type - Vibration 1/2/3 Vibration volume - Controls the strength of vibration. Touch sound - Change the tone when touching the screen. Sound - Sound 1/2/3 Volume - Controls the volume of tone. Changing your connectivity settings Your connectivity settings have already been set up by your network operator, so you can enjoy your new phone immediately. To Use this menu to change your settings. From the home screen select then scroll to Connectivity on Settings tab.
Settings Streaming settings - Your network operator has already saved this information. You can edit it if you want to make changes. Java settings - Allows you to set Profiles. Using memory manager Your GD900 has three available memories: the phone itself, the USIM Card and an external memory card (which you may need to purchase separately). You can use memory manager to determine how each memory is used and see how much space is available.
d y d Sending and receiving files using Bluetooth Bluetooth is a great way to send and receive files as it uses no wires and connection is quick and easy. You can also connect to a Bluetooth headset to make and receive calls. To send a file: 1 Open the file you want to send, which will typically be a photo, video or music file. 2 Touch and choose Send. Select Bluetooth. 3 If you have already paired the Bluetooth device, your GD900 will not automatically search for other Bluetooth devices.
Settings Changing your Bluetooth settings Pairing with another Bluetooth device 1 From the home screen select then scroll to Bluetooth on the Settings tab. . 2 Touch Make your changes to: My device information - Enter a name for your GD900. My device visibility - Choose to be Visible, Hidden or Visible for 1 min. Remote SIM mode on - Activate the remote SIM mode. iSync on - Choose to activate on iSync. Supported services - Choose how to use Bluetooth in a ssociation with different services.
Using a Bluetooth headset er . on 1 Check that your Bluetooth is On. 2 Follow the instructions that came with your headset to put it in pairing mode and pair your devices. 3 The headset will be automatically switched to Headset profile. 4 Touch Ask before connection or Always connect. TIP! See page 32 for details on BT answer mode so that you can control how you answer calls when your Bluetooth headset is connected.
Wi-Fi Wireless Manager allows you to manage Wi-Fi Internet on your device. It allows the phone to connect to local wireless networks, or access the Internet wirelessly. Wi-Fi is faster and has a greater range than Bluetooth wireless technology. NOTE: The GD900 supports WEP, WPA-PSK/2 encryption, and not EAP, WPS encryption. If your WiFi service provider or network administrator sets encryption for network security, fill in the key in the pop-up window.
P 2) Saving the frequently-used AP as a profile makes it easier to enter the Security key when connecting to an AP with that Security type. 3) If the AP does not support DHCP, you can connect to the AP using a static IP address. 2 Description of each field in the Wi-Fi profile. 1) Network name: SSID (ID) 2) Security type: WEP, WPA-PSK/2 support. 3) Security key: saves the security key. 4) IP/DNS setting: this allows you to set to Automatic or Static depending on whether the AP supports DHCP.
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 over the Internet without needing to visit our service centre.
Accessories There are a variety of accessories available for your mobile phone, which may be sold separately. You can select these options according to your personal communication requirements. Consult your local dealer for availability. (Items described below may be optional.) Charger Battery Stereo headset Data cable and CD Connect and synchronise your GD900 and PC. User Guide Learn more about your GD900. GD900 User Guide NOTE: • Always use genuine LG accessories.
Network service Technical data The wireless phone described in this guide is approved for use on E-GSM 900, DCS 1800, GSM 850, PCS 1900 and W-CDMA networks. 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.
E-GSM 900 / DCS 1800 / GSM 850 / PCS 1900 Quad Band and WCDMA Terminal Equipment GD900 R&TTE Directive 1999/5/EC EN 301 489-1 V1.6.1 / EN 301 489-7 V1.3.1 / EN 301 489-17 V1.2.1 / EN 301 489-24 V1.3.1 EN 60950-1: 2001 EN 50360 / EN62209-1: 2006 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 GD900 has been designed to comply with applicable safety requirements for exposure to radio waves.
n r rs d 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.
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, moisture or humidity. • 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.
d. s. nd y e • Do not disassemble or short-circuit 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 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. M 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.
Message Possible causes Possible Solutions Battery totally empty Charge battery. Temperature out of range Make sure the ambient temperature is right, wait for a while, and then charge again. Contact problem Check the power supply and connection to the phone. Check the battery contacts and clean them if necessary. No mains voltage Plug in to a different socket or check the voltage. Charger defective If the charger does not warm up, replace it. Wrong charger Only use original LG accessories.
