Lgkp500

Some of the contents in this
manual may differ from your phone
depending on the software of the
phone or your service provider.

KP500 User Guide

Congratulations on your purchase of the
advanced and compact KP500 phone by LG,
designed to operate with the latest digital mobile
communication technology.

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Set up 01
Your standby screen 02
The basics 03
Get creative 04
Get organised 05
The web 06
Settings 07
Accessories 08

Contents
Set up Changing your contact settings.........33
Getting to know your phone ............... 8 Viewing information ..............................34
Open view .................................................10 Messaging .................................................35
Installing the USIM and battery ........11 Messaging ..................................................35
Memory card ............................................14 Sending a message.................................35
Menu map .................................................16 Entering text .............................................36
T9 predictive .............................................36
Your standby screen Abc manual ...............................................37
Touch screen tips .....................................17 Keyboard ....................................................37
The basics Handwriting recognition ......................38
Calls .............................................................22 Setting up your email ............................40
Making a call .............................................22 Retrieving your email.............................43
Making a call from your contacts ......23 Sending an email using your new
Answering and rejecting a call ...........23 account .......................................................43
In-call options ...........................................24 Changing your email settings.............44
Adjusting the call volume ....................25 Message folders .......................................45
Speed dialling ...........................................25 Managing your messages ....................46
Making a second call..............................25 Using templates .......................................47
Turning oﬀ DTMF.....................................26 Using emoticons ......................................47
Viewing your call logs ............................26 Changing your text message
Using call divert .......................................27 settings........................................................48
Using call barring ....................................27 Changing your multimedia message
Changing the common call setting ..28 settings........................................................49
Contacts .....................................................30 Changing your other settings .............50
Searching for a contact .........................30 Get creative
Adding a new contact ...........................30 Camera .......................................................51
Contact options .......................................31 Taking a quick photo .............................51
Creating a group......................................32
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After you’ve taken your photo............51 Adding text to a photo ..........................69
Getting to know the viewfinder.........52 Adding an effect to a photo ................70
Choosing a shot type .............................53 Morphing a photo ...................................71
Adjusting the exposure.........................53 Adding a colour accent to a photo ...72
Using continuous shot mode..............54 Swapping the colours in a photo ......72
Using the advanced settings...............54 Trimming the length of your video...73
Changing the image size ......................56 Merging two videos together .............73
Choosing a colour effect.......................56 Merging a photo with a video ............74
Viewing your saved photos .................57 Adding text to a video ...........................75
Video camera ...........................................58 Overlaying a photo .................................76
Shooting a quick video .........................58 Adding a voice recording .....................76
After you’ve shot your video ...............59 Adding a soundtrack to your video ..77
Getting to know the viewfinder.........60 Changing the speed of your video ...78
Adjusting the Exposure .........................61 Adding a dimming effect .....................78
Using the advanced settings...............61 Multimedia................................................79
Changing the video image size..........63 Pictures........................................................79
Choosing a colour tone .........................63 My images option menus.....................79
Watching your saved videos ...............64 Sending a photo ......................................80
Your photos and videos .......................65 Using an image ........................................81
Viewing your photos and videos .......65 Printing an image ....................................81
Using zoom when viewing a photo..65 Moving or copying an image ..............82
Adjusting the volume when Creating a slide show .............................82
viewing a video ........................................65 Sounds ........................................................82
Capturing an image from a video .....66 Using a sound ...........................................83
Viewing your photos as a slide Videos ..........................................................83
show .............................................................66 Using options while video is paused83
Setting a photo as wallpaper ..............67 Editing a video clip .................................84
Editing your photos ................................68 Sending a video clip ...............................84
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Using the video options menu ...........85 Adding an item to your to do list.......95
Games and Applications ......................85 Sharing a to do item ...............................96
Installing a game/application via Adding a memo .......................................96
local install .................................................86 Using date finder .....................................97
Playing a game .........................................86 Setting your alarm ..................................97
Using the games options menu.........86 Adding a memo with drawing
Documents ................................................87 panel ............................................................98
Transferring a file to your phone .......87 Voice recorder...........................................98
Viewing a file .............................................87 Recording a sound or voice .................99
Others ..........................................................88 Sending the voice recording ...............99
Creating a movie .....................................88 Using your calculator .......................... 100
Music ............................................................89 Converting a unit.................................. 100
Transferring music onto your phone90 Using the stopwatch ........................... 101
Playing a song ..........................................90 Adding a city to your world time .... 101
Using options while playing music ...91 PC Sync.................................................... 102
Creating a playlist ....................................91 Installing LG PC Suite on your
Editing a playlist.......................................92 computer ................................................. 102
Deleting a playlist....................................92 Connecting your phone and PC...... 102
Using the radio .........................................92 Backing up and restoring your
Searching for stations ............................93 phone’s information ............................ 103
Resetting channels .................................93 Viewing your phone files on
Listening to the radio.............................93 your PC ..................................................... 103
Synchronising your contacts............ 104
Get organised Synchronising your messages ......... 104
Organiser ...................................................94 Using your phone as a mass
Adding an event to your calendar ....94 storage device ....................................... 105
Changing your default calendar Using your phone as Music
view ..............................................................95 Sync device ............................................. 105
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The web Accessories .................................119
Browser .................................................... 106
Accessing the web ............................... 106 Network service ........................120
Adding and accessing your Technical data ............................120
bookmarks .............................................. 106
Using RSS reader................................... 107 Guidelines
Saving a page ........................................ 107 Guidelines for safe and efficient
Accessing a saved page ..................... 108 use............................................................. 122
Viewing your browser history .......... 108 Trouble Shooting................................. 128
Changing the web browser
settings..................................................... 108
Using your phone as a modem ....... 109
Settings
Personalising your profiles................ 111
Changing your screen settings........ 111
Changing your phone settings........ 112
Changing your connectivity
settings..................................................... 113
Using memory manager .................... 115
Sending and receiving your
files using Bluetooth ........................... 116
Pairing with another Bluetooth
device ....................................................... 117
Using a Bluetooth headset................ 118

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Getting to know your phone

End/Power key
Ends or rejects a call.
Turns the phone on/off.
Press once to return to
the standby 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
Set up

phone’s LCD and touch screen functionality.

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01
Charger, Cable, Handsfree
connector 02
TIP: To connect the 03
USB cable, wait until the 04
phone has powered up Micro SD memory card
and has registered to socket 05
the network. 06
Lock/Unlock key
Side keys Capture button 07
• When the screen is idle:
08
volume of key tone. Stylus
• During a call: volume of
the earpiece.
• When playing a BGM track
- Short press: controls the
volume.

Set up

9

Open view

Battery cover

Battery

USIM Card Socket
Camera lens
Set up

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Installing the USIM and battery
1 Remove the battery cover
Slide the battery cover towards 01
the bottom of the phone and 02
away from it.
03
04
WARNING: Do not use your 05
ﬁngernail when removing the 06
battery.
07
2 Remove the battery WARNING: Do not remove 08
Using the cut-out at the the battery when the phone
bottom lift it from the battery is switched on, as this may
compartment. damage the phone.

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Installing the USIM and battery
3 Install the USIM card 4 Install the battery
Slide the USIM card into the USIM Insert the top of the battery first
card holder making sure that the into the top edge of the battery
gold contact area on the card is compartment. Ensure that the
facing downwards. To remove the battery contacts align with the
USIM card, pull it gently in the terminals on the phone. Press
opposite direction. down the bottom of the battery
until it clicks into place.
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5 Charging your phone
Lift and twist the charger socket 01
cover of the on the side of your 02
KP500. Insert the charger and
plug it into a mains electricity 03
socket. Your KP500 needs to 04
be charged until “Battery full”
05
appears on screen.
06
07
08

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Memory card
Installing a memory card Formatting the memory card
You can expand the memory space Your memory card may already
on your phone by using a MicroSD be formatted. If your card isn’t
memory card. The KP500 will formatted, you will need to format it
support up to a 8GB memory card. before you can begin using it.
NOTE: A memory card is an optional 1 From the standby screen select
accessory. , then touch and choose
1 Open the memory card slot cover Phone settings.
on the right hand edge of the 2 Touch Memory manager then
phone. chose External memory.
2 Slide the memory card into the 3 Touch Format and then confirm
slot until it clicks into place. Make your choice.
sure that the gold contact area is 4 Enter the password, if one is
facing downwards. set, and your card will then be
formatted and ready to use.
TIP! To change your
default storage destination,
open Memory manager from
the Phone settings menu and
select Primary storage settings.
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3 Replace the cover.

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NOTE: If your memory card already
has content, it will automatically 01
be filed in the correct folder; for 02
example, videos will be stored in the
My Videos folder. 03
04
Transferring your contacts
To transfer your contacts from your 05
USIM to your phone: 06
1 From the Communicate tab,
07
select and choose Settings.
2 Touch Copy. 08
3 Choose Handset to SIM.
4 Choose all or choose names one
by one and touch Copy.

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Menu map
Touch in the standby screen to open a Top menu. From here you
can access further menus: Communicate, Entertainment, Utilities and
Settings.

Communicate Entertainment
Dialling Gallery
Speed dials My stuff
Contacts Camera
Call history Video camera
New message Muvee studio
New Email Music
Messaging FM radio
Games & Apps

Utilities Settings
Browser Profiles
Organizer Screen settings
Alarms Phone settings
Voice recorder Call settings
Drawing Panel Touch settings
Set up

Tools Bluetooth
Sim Tool Kit Connectivity

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Your standby screen
Whenever your KP500 is not in use not to touch any other options
it will return to your home screen. around it. 01
From here you can access all the • When the screen back light is off, 02
menu options, make a quick call and press the Unlock/Lock key on the
view the status of your phone as right hand side to bring back the 03
well as many other things. home screen. 04
• Don’t cover the phone with a case
Touch screen tips 05
or cover. The touchscreen won’t
The home screen is also a great work with any material covering it. 06
place to get accustomed to the
• There are two types of idle screen. 07
touch screen.
Flick left or right to change your
To select an item, touch the icon 08
idle screen types on the standby
accurately. Your KP500 will vibrate screen.
slightly when it recognises you’ve
1 Widget idle - When you touch ,
touched an option.
the mobile widget panel appears.
To scroll through lists, touch the last
2 Speed dial idle - When you touch
item visible and slide your finger up
, the speed dial list appears. You
the screen. The list will move up so
can drag and click what you need
more items are visible.

Your standby screen
right away in both idle types.
• There’s no need to press too
hard, the touchscreen is sensitive
enough to pick up on a light, yet
firm, touch.
• Use the tip of your finger to touch
the option you want. Be careful
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Your standby screen
Widget idle

Quick keys Mobile widget

Speed dial idle
Your standby screen

Speed dial list
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The quick keys 01
The quick keys provide easy, one-touch access to your most used functions.
02
03
Touch to bring up the touch Touch to open your address
dialling pad to make a call. book. To search for the 04
Input the number as you would number you want to call, enter
05
using a normal key pad and the name of the contact at the
touch Calls or press the top of the screen using the 06
hard key. touchpad. You can also create 07
new contacts and edit existing
ones. See page 30 for details. 08

Touch to access the Messaging Touch to open the full Top
options menu. From here you menu which is divided into
can create a new SMS or MMS, four vertical sub-menus. Touch
or view your message folder. each sub-menu’s tab to view

Your standby screen
See page 35 for details. further options.

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Your standby screen
The status bar Icon Description
The status bar uses various icons to Message sending failed
indicate things like signal strength,
new messages and battery life, as An alarm is set
well as telling you whether your Customised Profile in use
Bluetooth or GPRS is active.
Below is a table which explains the Normal profile in use
meaning of the icons you’re most Outdoor profile in use
likely to see in the status bar.
Silent profile in use

Icon Description Headset profile in use

Multitasking Calls are diverted
Network signal strength EDGE in use
(number of bars will vary)
Roaming
No network signal
Flight mode is on
Remaining battery life
Your standby screen

Bluetooth is active
Battery empty
BGM play
New text message
New voice message BGM pause

Message inbox is full

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Changing your Status from Using the Multitasking
the status bar function 01
Touch the status bar to open the Press the multitasking hard key 02
Status Summary. It shows the to open the Multitasking menu.
03
current Time, Network, SVC ID, From here you can view all the
Battery, Handset memory, External applications you have running and 04
Memory, Profile, MP3 and Bluetooth access them with one touch. 05
status. Here you can set Profile From any application, press the
type, play/pause MP3 and activate/ 06
Multitasking key and select
deactivate Bluetooth. Home to return to the standby 07
screen without exiting or closing the 08
application.
When you have an application
running in the background (e.g.
a game or the FM radio), will
appear in the status bar.

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Calls
Making a call
TIP! To bring up the
1 Touch to open the keypad.
keypad during a call, press the
2 Key in the number using the .
keypad. To delete a digit touch
the clear key. TIP! Touch to unlock. You can
3 Press the hard key to initiate unlock by touching the button
the call. for a while until the screen is
4 To end the call press the able to work or press the Unlock
hard key. hard key .
TIP! To enter + for making
TIP! You can send a
an international call, press and
message and search contacts by
hold .
tapping .
TIP! Press the lock/unlock
hard key to lock the
touchscreen to prevent calls
being made by mistake.
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Making a call from your Answering and rejecting a
contacts call 01
1 From the standby screen touch When your phone rings press the 02
to open the address book. hard key or touch to
03
2 Enter the first few letters of the answer the call.
contact you would like to call. Tap to mute the ringing. This is 04
3 From the filtered list, touch the great if you’ve forgotten to change 05
contact you’d like to call and your profile to Silent for a meeting.
06
select the number to use if you Press the hard or touch to
have more than one saved. reject an incoming call. 07
4 Touch . 08

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Calls
In-call options
Speaker - Touch to turn on the
speaker phone.
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
Go to messages, so you can check
your messages, Go to contacts to
add or search contacts during a
call. You can also end the call from
here by touching End call.
- Choose to search your
contacts during a call.
- Choose to add another
person to the call.
TIP! To scroll through a
list of options or your list - Chose to open a numerical
of contacts, touch the last keypad for navigating menus with
item visible and slide your numbered options. For example,
when dialling call centres or other
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ﬁnger up the screen. The list
will move up so more items automated telephone services.
become visible.

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Adjusting the call volume Making a second call
To adjust the volume during a call, 1 During your initial call, touch 01
use the up and down button on the and select the number you want 02
left edge of the phone. to call.
03
2 Dial the number or search your
Speed dialling contacts (see Making a call on 04
You can assign a frequently-called page 22 for details). 05
contact to a speed dial number. 3 Press to connect the call.
1 From the standby screen touch 06
4 Both calls will be displayed on the
and select and tap . call screen. Your initial call will be 07
2 Your Voicemail is already set to locked and the caller put on hold. 08
speed dial 1. You cannot change 5 To change between the calls,
this. Touch any other number to touch and choose Swap call
assign it a speed dial contact. or press the number of the held
3 Your address book will open. call.
Select the contact you’d like 6 To end one or both calls press
to assign to that number by and select End followed by All,
touching their phone number Held or Active.
once. To find a contact tap the
search field box and enter the first
letter of the name of the contact The basics
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Calls
TIP! You can combine your Viewing your call logs
calls by selecting Accept then TIP! To scroll through a list of
Join. Check that your network options, touch the last item
provider supports conference visible and slide your ﬁnger up
calling. the screen. The list will move up
NOTE: You will be charged for each so more items are visible.
call you make. Touch and select and tap
.
Turning off DTMF Choose to view:
DTMF allows you to use numerical All - View a complete list of all your
commands to navigate menus dialled, received and missed calls.
within automated calls. DTMF is
Dialled - View a list of all the
switched on as default.
numbers you have called.
To turn it off during a call (to make
Received - View a list of all the
a note of a number for example)
numbers that have called you.
touch and select DTMF off.
Missed - View a list of all the
calls you have missed.
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TIP! From any call log TIP! To turn oﬀ all call
touch and Delete all to diverts, choose Deactivate all 01
delete all the recorded items. from the Call divert menu. 02
03
TIP! Touch any single call Using call barring
log entry to view the date, time 1 Touch , select and choose 04
and duration of the call. . 05
2 Touch Call barring.
Using call divert 06
3 Choose any or all of the six
1 Touch , select and choose options: 07
. All outgoing 08
2 Touch Call divert. Outgoing international
3 Choose whether to divert all calls, Outgoing international calls
when the line is busy, when there except home country
is no answer or when you are not All incoming
reachable. Incoming when abroad
4 Input the number you’d like to Deactivate all
divert to.
5 Touch Request to activate.
NOTE: Charges are incurred for
diverting calls. Please contact your The basics
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Calls
4 Enter the call barring password. Call reject - Slide the switch to
Please check with your network On to highlight the Reject list.
operator for this service. You can touch the text box to
choose from all calls, specific
TIP! Select Fixed dial
contacts or groups, or those from
number to turn on and compile
unregistered numbers (those not
a list of numbers which can be
in your contacts). Touch Save to
called from your phone. You’ll
change the setting.
need your PIN2 code from
your operator. Only numbers Send my number - Choose
included in the ﬁxed dial list can whether your number will be
be called from your phone. displayed when you call someone.
Auto redial - Slide the switch left
Changing the common call for On or right for Off.
setting Answer mode - Choose whether
1 Touch , select and choose to answer the phone using the
. send key or any key.
2 Touch Common settings. From Minute minder - Slide the switch
here you can amend the settings left to On to hear a tone every
for: minute during a call.
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BT answer mode - Select Hands-
free to be able to answer a call 01
using a Bluetooth headset, or 02
select Handset to press a key on
the handset to answer a call. 03
Save new number - Select Yes to 04
save a new number.
05
TIP! To scroll through a list 06
of options, touch the last item
visible and slide your ﬁnger up 07
the screen. The list will move up 08
so more items are visible.

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Contacts
Searching for a contact
TIP! To scroll through your list
There are two ways to search for a
of contacts, touch the last item
contact:
visible and slide your ﬁnger up
From the standby screen the screen. The list will move up
1 From the standby screen touch so more items are visible.
to open the address book. Select
the contact from the list that you Adding a new contact
want to make a call. 1 From the standby screen touch
2 Touch or press the hard and touch Add contact.
key to initiate the call. 2 Choose whether to save the
From the main menu contact to your Handset or SIM.
1 Touch , select . 3 Enter the first and last name of
2 Touch and select Search. your new contact. You do not
3 You see a list of contacts, typing have to enter both, but you must
in the first letter of a contact’s enter one or the other.
name will jump the menu to that
alphabetical area of the list.
TIP! The alphabetical keypad
is displayed once you tap the
blank square.
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4 You can enter up to five different Contact options
numbers per contact. Each entry There are many things you can do 01
has a preset type Mobile, Home, when viewing a contact. Here’s how 02
Office, Pager, Fax, and General. to access and use the options menu:
When you have finished, touch 03
1 Open the contact you’d like to
Close. 04
use. See Searching for a contact
5 Add an email address. on page 30. 05
6 Assign the contact to one or more 2 You can call or send a message
groups. Choose from No group, 06
directly from here.
Family, Friends, Colleagues, 07
3 Press to open the list of
School or VIP.
options. 08
7 You can also add a Ringtone,
Edit - Change any of the contact’s
Birthday, Anniversary,
details.
Homepage, Home address,
Delete - Delete the contact.
Company name, Job title,
Touch Yes if you are sure.
Company address and a Memo.
Copy or Move to USIM/Handset
8 Touch Save to save the contact.
- Choose to move or copy to the
TIP! You can create USIM card or handset (depending
customised groups for your on where you originally saved the
contacts, see Creating a group contact).
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Contacts
Send business card - Send Creating a group
the contact’s details to another 1 Touch and select .
person as a business card. Choose
2 Touch then Groups.
to send as a Text message,
3 Touch .
Multimedia message, Email or
via Bluetooth. 4 Select Add group.
5 Enter a name for your new group.
TIP! Send message - Send
You can also assign a ringtone to
a message to the contact. If the
the group.
contact has an email address,
6 Touch Save.
select whether you’d like to send
an email or SMS/MMS. See page NOTE: If you delete a group, the
35 for details on how to send contacts which were assigned to
messages. that group will not be lost. They will
remain in your address book.
TIP! You can edit an
existing group by highlighting it
and touching . Choose Add
members to the group from
your contacts, assign a Group
ringtone, Rename the group or
Delete a group.
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Changing your contact Copy - Copy your contacts from
settings your USIM to your handset or 01
from your handset to your USIM. 02
You can adapt your contact settings
Choose to do this one at a time,
so that your address book suits your
or all at once. If you select one at 03
own preferences.
a time, you’ll need to select each 04
TIP! To scroll through a list contact to copy one by one.
of options, touch the last item 05
Move - This works in the same
visible and slide your ﬁnger up way as Copy, but the contact will 06
the screen. The list will move up only be saved to the location
so more items are visible. 07
you’ve moved it to. So if you
1 From the standby screen touch move a contact from the USIM 08
and select . to the handset it will be deleted
2 Touch and select Settings. from the USIM memory.
3 From here you can adjust the
following settings:
Contact list settings - Choose
whether to view contacts saved
to both your Handset & USIM,
Handset only or USIM only
You can also choose to show The basics
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contact first.

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Contacts
Send all contacts via Bluetooth Viewing information
- Send all of your contacts to 1 From the standby screen touch
another device using Bluetooth. and select .
You will be prompted to turn on
2 Touch and select
Bluetooth if you select this option.
Information.
Backup and Restore contacts
3 From here you can view your
- Backup and restore contacts to
Service dial numbers, your Own
the Memory Card.
number, your Memory info.
Clear contacts - Delete all your (how much memory space you’ve
contacts. Touch Yes if you are sure got left) and My business card.
you want to wipe your address
book. TIP! If you’ve yet to add a
business card for yourself, select
My business card and enter all
your details as you would for any
contact. Touch Save to ﬁnish.
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Messaging
Messaging 5 Touch T(1) at the top of the
Your KP500 combines SMS, MMS screen to enter the recipient’s 01
and email into one intuitive and number, or touch the search icon 02
easy to use menu. to open your address book. You
can add multiple contacts. Touch 03
There are two ways to enter the
Send when ready. 04
messaging centre:
1 Touch from the standby WARNING: You will 05
screen. be charged per per 1 page text
06
2 Touch from the standby message for each person that
screen, then select and choose you send the message to. 07
. 08
WARNING: If an
Sending a message image, video or sound is
1 Touch to open a blank added to an SMS it will be
message. automatically convert to an
2 From here you can send an SMS MMS and you will be charged
or MMS. To send an email, touch accordingly.
from the standby screen,
them select and . See page TIP! Quick reply - Send a
40 for details. reply promptly to the selected
message using a template.
3 Touch Insert, to add an image, The basics
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Messaging
Entering text T9 predictive
There are five ways to enter text: In T9 mode you will see .
Keypad, Keyboard, Handwriting- T9 mode uses a built-in dictionary
Screen, Handwriting-Box, to recognise words you’re writing
Handwriting-Double Box. based on the key sequences you
You can chose your input method touch. Simply touch the number key
by tapping and Input method. associated with the letter you want
Tap the screen once, the keyboard to enter, and the dictionary will
appears. predict the word you want to use.
For example, press 8, 3, 5, 3, 7, 4, 6,
Touch to turn on T9 predictive
6, 3 to write ‘telephone’.
text.
You can choose writing
languages.
Tap to change numbers,
symbols and text keypad.
Use to scroll through the
different keyboard types in each
text entry mode (for example,
capitals or lowercase).
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Abc manual TIP! Keyboard mode predicts
In Abc mode you will see . and shows what you will type in 01
In Abc mode you must touch the next. These words are predicted 02
key repeatedly to enter a letter. For based on the sentences you
03
example, to write ‘hello’, touch 4 have typed in so far. If you do
twice, 3 twice, 5 three times, 5 three not wish to use the suggested 04
times again, then 6 three times. words, keep typing in new
05
words. If you wish to use the
Keyboard suggested words, press the 06
In Keyboard mode the screen flips space bar to conﬁrm them.
07
to landscape and a full keyboard
appears on screen. 08
Simply touch each letter to write
your message and press:
to switch to upper case

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Messaging
Handwriting recognition Alphabet
In Handwriting mode you simply If you select capital letter mode
write on the screen and your KP500 (ABC), letters you type will be
will convert your handwriting into inserted as capital letters even if you
your message. Select Screen or Box write in small letters, and vice versa.
depending on your preferred view.
TIP! You may ﬁnd it easier Letter Strokes
to use the stylus in this mode, A
please remember to press lightly B
to protect your screen from C
damage.
D
Handwriting recognition translates E
stylus gestures into letters, F
numbers or other character, and G
displays these characters as text. H
Handwriting recognition is only
I
active where text can be entered.
J
Note: Most letters can be written
K
using different stroke styles. See the
L
tables below. The position on the
M
screen decides case, not the style.
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Letter Strokes Numbers
Q Numbers are written above the arrow. 01
R 02
Number Strokes
S 0 03
T 1
U 04
2
V 3 05
W 4 06
X 5
Y 07
6
Z 7 08
ß 8
9
Punctuation marks
Mark Strokes
Full stop
.
At
@
Note: Start each stroke at the dot.
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Messaging
Accented letters Setting up your email
Write the character as described above, You can stay in touch on the move
then write the accent above the arrow. using email on your KP500. It’s quick
Other such characters, for example, ö and and simple to set up a POP3 or
ü, follow the same principle.
IMAP4 email account.

grave TIP! To scroll through a list
of options, touch the last item
acute the screen. The list will move up
circumflex 1 Touch then tap .

2 Select then scroll menu to
tilde
Settings.
3 Touch Email then Email
ring accounts.
4 Touch Add Account.
dieresis 5 Setup Wizard will help you set up
your email settings.

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Email address - Enter your email SMTP authentication - Turn
address. on SMTP authentication if the 01
Password - Enter the account outgoing server requires user 02
password. name and password to send
email. 03
Username - Enter your account
user ID as supplied by your email Account name - Enter the 04
provider. mailbox name that you wish to
05
Mailbox type - Select the internet appear as the account name for
protocol type used to transfer the Mailbox. 06
your email, IMAP4 or POP3. Now your account is set up, it will 07
Incoming server - Enter your appear in the list of accounts in your
Email folder. 08
incoming (POP3 or IMAP4) mail
server name or IP address. 6 You can check and edit settings
Outgoing server - Enter your by selecting the account in
outgoing(SMTP) mail server name the list. You can also check the
or IP address. This may be the additional settings that were
same server as for incoming mail. filled in automatically when you
created the account.
Reply email address - Enter the
‘reply to’ email address.
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Messaging
Save sent mail into - Select Incoming TLS/SSL - Choose
whether to save sent emails (an whether to use SSL for incoming
option when the mailbox type is server.
set to IMAP4). When the mailbox SMTP Username - Enter the
type is POP3, sent mails are SMTP username.
always saved into handset. SMTP Password - Enter the SMTP
Access points - Choose your password.
Internet access point. APOP secure login - Choose to
Auto retrieve - Choose whether activate APOP secure login for a
to retrieve your new emails POP3 account. IMAP4 accounts
automatically. are always set to off.
Advanced settings - Choose 7 You can change your default
whether to use the advanced email account by touching
settings. Activate.
SMTP port number - Normally,
this will be 25.
SMTP TLS/SSL - Choose whether
to use SSL for outgoing server.
Incoming server port - Normally,
this is 110 for POP3 accounts and
143 for IMAP4 accounts.
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Retrieving your email Sending an email using your
You can automatically or manually new account 01
check your account for new emails. 1 Touch New Email in the 02
See ‘Changing your email settings’ Communicate menu and a new
03
on page 44 to check automatically. email will open.
To check manually: 2 You can enter the recipient’s 04
1 Touch then select and address and write your message. 05
. You can also attach images,
06
2 Touch Mailbox. videos, sounds or other file types.
3 Touch the account you want to 3 Touch Send and your email will 07
use then . be sent. 08
4 Choose Retrieve and your TIP! You can upload Word,
KP500 will connect to your email Excel, PowerPoint and PDF
account and retrieve your new documents to your KP500 so you
messages. can review them on the move.

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Messaging
Changing your email settings Retrieve interval - Choose how
You can change your email settings often your KP500 checks for new
according to your own preferences. email messages.
Retrieve amount - Choose the
TIP! To scroll through a list number of emails to be retrieved
of options, touch the last item at any one time.
Include message in Fwd & Reply
the screen. The list will move up
- Choose to include the original
message in your reply.
1 Touch then select and Include attachment - Choose to
. include the original attachment in
2 Touch Settings and Email and any reply.
then you can adapt the following Auto Retrieval in Roaming -
settings: Choose whether to retrieve your
Allow reply Email - Choose messages automatically when
to allow the sending of ‘read, abroad (roaming).
confirmation’ messages. TIP! Costs for retrieving
Request reply Email - Choose email may be higher when
whether to request read roaming. Check with your
confirmation messages. network supplier.
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New email notification - Choose Message folders
whether to be alerted to new You’ll recognise the folder structure 01
emails. used on your KP500, which is fairly 02
Signature - Create an email self-explanatory.
signature and switch this feature 03
Inbox - All the messsages you
on. receive are placed into your inbox 04
Priority - Choose the priority level From here you can view, delete 05
of your email messages. and more, see Managing your
messages below for details. 06
Mailbox - All the emails you receive 07
on your KP500 will be placed in your 08
mailbox.
Drafts - If you don’t have time to
finish writing a message, you can
save what you’ve done so far here.
Outbox - This is a temporary
storage folder while messages are
being sent.
Sent items - All the messages you
have sent are placed in this folder.
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Messaging
Managing your messages Filter - View your message
You can use your Inbox to manage by type. This will group SMS
your messages. separately from MMS.
Delete all - Delete all of the
TIP! To scroll through a list messages.
of options, touch the last item If you see the message No space for
USIM messages you should delete
some messages on the USIM.
If you see the message No space for
1 Touch then select and messages you should delete some
. messages to free up memory space.
2 Select Inbox.
3 Touch and then choose to:
Delete - Delete marked messages.
Create new message - Open a
new blank message or email.
Move to My folders - Move the
marked messages to My folders.
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Using templates Using emoticons
Create templates for the SMS Liven up your messages using 01
and MMS messages you send emoticons. You’ll find some 02
most frequently. You’ll find some commonly used emoticons already
03
templates already on your phone, on your phone.
you can edit these if you wish. 1 Touch then choose 04
1 Touch then choose Emoticons on the Communicate 05
Templates on the Communicate menu.
menu. 06
2 Touch to Add new, Delete or
2 Choose Text templates or Delete all emoticons. 07
Multimedia templates. You 08
can then touch to Add new,
Delete or Delete all templates.
3 Touch Add template to create a
new template.
4 You can view the template by
selecting it on the list and edit it
by touching on the view screen.

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Messaging
Changing your text message Validity period - Choose how long
settings your messages are stored at the
message centre.
Your KP500 message settings are
pre-defined so that you can send Message types - Convert your
messages immediately. These text into Text, Voice, Fax, X.400 or
settings can be changed according Email.
to your preferences. Character encoding - Choose how
your characters are encoded. This
TIP! To scroll through a list impacts the size of your messages
of options, touch the last item and therefore data charges.
Send long text as - Choose to send
long messages as Multiple SMS or
as MMS.
Touch then choose Settings
on the Communicate menu. Select
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
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Changing your multimedia Priority - Choose the priority level
message settings of your MMS. 01
Your KP500 message settings are Validity period - Choose how 02
pre-defined so that you can send long your message is stored at the
message centre. 03
messages immediately. These
settings can be changed according Slide duration - Choose how long 04
to your preferences. your slides appear on screen. 05
Touch , select then . Creation mode - Choose your
message mode. 06
Chose Settings and Multimedia
message. You can make changes to: Delivery time - Choose how long 07
Retrieval mode - Choose Home before a message is delivered. 08
or Roaming network. If you then Multi msg centre - Enter the details
choose Manual you will receive only of your message centre.
notifications of MMS and you can
then decide whether to download
them in full.
Delivery report - Choose to allow
and/or request a delivery report.
Read report - Choose to allow and/
or request a reply report.
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Messaging
Changing your other settings
Touch , choose Settings on the
Communicate menu then:
Voicemail - Touch to add a
new Voicemail service. Contact
your network operator for more
information on the service they
provide.
Service message - Choose to
receive or block service messages.
You can also set your message
security by creating trusted and
untrusted lists of senders.
Info service - Choose your
reception status, language and
other settings.
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Camera
Taking a quick photo
1 Press the key on the right 01
side of the phone briefly. 02
2 The viewfinder will appear on 03
screen.
3 Holding the phone horizontally, 04
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point the lens towards the subject 05
Touch to move to your gallery.
of the photo.
Touch to send the photo as a 06
4 Position the phone so you can
message, e-mail or Bluetooth. See 07
see the subject of your photo in
page 35 for Sending a message, and
the preview screen. 08
page 116 for Sending and receiving
5 When the camera has focused on
your files using Bluetooth.
your subject, either press the
Touch to edit the photo.
on the side of the phone firmly
or press the red box on the lower Touch to set the picture you
right of the screen to take the have taken as Wallpaper.
photo. Touch to delete the photo
you have just taken and confirm by
After you’ve taken your photo touching Yes. The viewfinder will
Your captured photo will appear reappear.
on screen. The name of the image Touch to take another photo Get creative
runs along the bottom of the screen straightaway. Your current photo
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Camera
Getting to know the viewfinder

Settings - Touch this icon to open the
settings menu. See Using the advanced
settings on page 61 for details.
Camera mode - Camera mode is selected.
Video camera mode - Touch this icon to
switch to video mode.
Back - Touch here to return to the standby
screen.
Gallery
Brightness - See Adjusting the Exposure
on page 61.
Shot mode - See Choosing a shot type
on page 53.
Take a picture
Zoom - Touch to zoom in or to
zoom out.

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Choosing a shot type Adjusting the exposure
1 Touch to open the available Exposure defines the difference 01
shot types. between light and dark (contrast) 02
2 Choose from two options: in an image. A low contrast image
03
Normal shot -This is the default will appear foggy, whereas a high
shot type, the photo will be taken contrast image will appear much 04
in the normal way, as outlined in sharper. 05
taking a quick photo. 1 Touch .
06
Burst shot - This enables you to 2 Slide the contrast indicator along
take 3/6/9 shots automatically in the bar - left for a lower exposure, 07
very quick succession. hazier image or right for a higher 08
exposure, sharper image.

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Camera
Using continuous shot mode Using the advanced settings
Continuous shot mode is great for From the viewfinder touch
taking photos of moving objects or to open all the advanced settings
at sporting events. options.
1 Touch to open the available
shot types and select Burst shot.
2 Select the shot count that you
would like to take continuously.
3 Position the subject in the
viewfinder and press the capture
button as you would to take a
normal photo.
Preview settings
4 The camera will take 3/6/9
pictures in quick sequence. Size - Change the size of the photo
to save on memory space or take a
picture preset to the correct size for
contact. See Changing the image
size on page 56.
Colour Effect - Choose a colour
tone to apply to the photo you’re
taking. See Choosing a colour effect
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White balance - Choose from Auto, Other settings
Incandescent, Sunny, Fluorescent Memory - Choose whether to 01
or Cloudy. save your photos to the Handset 02
Night mode - Useful to use at dark memory or to the External memory.
03
place. Shutter sound - Select one of the
three shutter sounds. 04
Self-timer - The self-timer allows
you to set a delay after the capture Grid screen - Choose from Off, 05
button is pressed before the camera Simple cross or Trisection 06
takes the picture. Choose from 3
Reset settings - Reset all the 07
seconds, 5 seconds or 10 seconds.
camera settings.
Great for that group photo you want 08
to be part of. TIP! When you exit the camera
Quality - Choose between Super all your settings will return to
fine, Fine and Normal. The finer the default, except image size and
quality the sharper a photo will be, image quality. Any non-default
but the file size will increase. This settings you require will need
means you’ll be able to store fewer to be reset, for example colour
photos in your memory. tone. Check them before you
shoot your next photo.
View mode - Choose from Full
screen or Full image. In Full screen
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Camera
TIP! The settings menu 3 Select a pixel value from the
is superimposed over the five numerical options (3M:
viewﬁnder, so when you change 2048x1536, 2M: 1600x1200,
elements of the image colour 1M: 1280x960, 640x480,
or quality you’ll be able to see 400*240(W), 320x240) or
the image change in preview choose the preset:
behind the settings menu. Contacts - This sets the camera
to take a photo the perfect
size to be added to a phone
Changing the image size
contact.
The more pixels, the larger the
file size, which in turn means they Choosing a colour effect
take up more of your memory. If 1 From the viewfinder touch in
you want to fit more pictures on to the top left corner.
your phone you can alter the pixel
2 Select Colour Effect from the
number to make the file size smaller.
Preview menu.
1 From the viewfinder touch in 3 There are five colour tone options:
the top left corner. Off, Black & White, Negative or,
2 Select Size from the Preview Sepia.
menu. 4 When you’ve made your selection
the colour tone menu will
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TIP! You can change a
photo taken in colour to black 01
and white or sepia after it’s 02
taken, but you cannot change a
03
picture taken in black and white
or sepia back to colour. 04
05
Viewing your saved photos
06
1 You can access your saved photo’s
from within the camera mode. 07
Simply touch and your 08
gallery will appear on screen.

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Video camera
Shooting a quick video 5 Rec will appear at the top of the
1 Press the camera key on the right viewfinder and a timer at the
side of the phone. bottom showing the length of
your video.
2 On the Camera preview mode
touch the camera icon in 6 To pause the video touch and
the view finder to switch to resume by selecting .
video mode. The video camera’s 7 Touch on screen or press the
viewfinder will appear on screen. capture button a second time to
3 Holding the phone horizontally, stop recording.
point the lens towards the subject
of the video.
4 Press the capture button once to
start recording. Or press the red
dot at the bottom right of the
screen.
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After you’ve shot your video Touch to view a gallery of
A still image representing your saved videos . 01
captured video will appear on Touch to delete the video you 02
screen. The name of the video runs have just made and confirm by 03
along the bottom of the screen touching Yes. The viewfinder will
together with five icons down the reappear. 04
right side . Touch to shoot another video 05
straight away. Your current video
06
will be saved.
07
08

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Touch to play the video.
Touch to send the video as an
Message or Email or by Bluetooth.
See page 35 for Sending messages,
or page 116 for Sending and
receiving your files using
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Video camera
Getting to know the viewfinder

Settings - Touch this icon to open the
settings menu. See Using the advanced
settings on page 61 for details.
Video mode - Video mode is selected.
Image size
Saving to handset memory/external
memory
Back - Touch here to return to the standby
screen.
Gallery
Brightness - See Adjusting the exposure
on page 61.
Video size
Recording stop
Recording start
Zoom - Touch to zoom in or to
zoom out.
Camera mode - Touch this icon to switch to
camera mode.
TIP! You can close all the
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shortcut options for a clearer
viewﬁnder screen. Simply touch the
centre of the viewﬁnder once. To recall
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Adjusting the Exposure Using the advanced settings
Exposure defines the difference From the viewfinder touch Settings 01
between light and dark (contrast) to open all the advanced settings 02
in an image. A low contrast image options.
03
will appear foggy, whereas a high
contrast image will appear much 04
sharper. 05
1 Touch .
06
2 Slide the exposure indicator along
the bar, left for a lower exposure, 07
hazier image, or right for a higher 08
contrast, sharper image.
Preview settings
Video size - Change the size of the
video to save on memory space. See
Changing the video image size on
page 63.
Colour Effect - Choose a colour
tone to apply to the video you’re
taking. See Choosing a colour tone
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Video camera
White balance - The white balance TIP! If you choose MMS
ensures that any white in your duration, try choosing a lower
videos is realistic. In order for your image quality to enable you to
camera to correctly adjust the white shoot a longer video.
balance you may need to determine
the light conditions. Choose from Other settings
Auto, Incandescent, Sunny, Memory - Choose whether to
Fluorescent or Cloudy. save your videos to the Handset
Quality - Choose between Super memory or to the External
fine, Fine and Normal. The finer memory.
the quality the sharper a video will Voice - Choose Mute to record a
be, but the file size will increase as video without sound.
a result, which means you’ll be able
Reset settings - Reset all the video
to store fewer videos in the phone’s
camera settings.
memory.
Set time - Set a duration limit for
your video. Choose from No limit,
or MMS to limit the size so that you
can send the video as an MMS.
View mode - Choose from Full
screen or Full image. In Full screen
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Changing the video image 4 Select the size option you’d like
size to use. 01
The more pixels, the larger the file TIP! For video format conversion 02
size, which in turn means they take software, see the CD you 03
up more memory. If you want to fit received with your KP500.
more videos on to your phone you 04
can alter the pixel number to make 05
Choosing a colour tone
the file size smaller.
1 From the viewfinder touch in 06
1 From the viewfinder touch in
the top left corner.
the top left corner. 07
2 Select Colour Effect from the
2 Select Video size from the 08
settings menu.
Preview menu.
3 There are five colour tone options,
3 Select a pixel value from the two
Off (Normal), Black & White,
options:
Negative, Sepia.
320x240 - Large image size,
4 Touch the colour tone you’d like
therefore larger file size. Up to 24
to use.
fps are available for video play
back, up to 12 fps are available for TIP! You can change a
video recording. video shot in colour to black and
176x144 - Small image size white or sepia after it’s taken,
and therefore smaller file size. Up but you cannot change a video Get creative
to 15 fps are available for video shot in black and white or sepia
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Video camera
Watching your saved videos
1 In the viewfinder touch .
2 Your gallery will appear on screen.
3 Touch the video you want to view
once to bring it to the front of the
gallery.
4 Touch the video a second time to
open it fully.
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Your photos and videos
Viewing your photos and TIP! To delete a photo or
videos 01
video, open it and select .
1 Touch on your camera Touch Yes to conﬁrm. 02
preview screen.
03
2 Your gallery will appear on screen. Using zoom when viewing a
04
3 Touch the video or photo twice to photo
open it fully. To zoom in press repeatedly. 05
4 To play the video touch . To To zoom out press . Use the 06
pause playback touch . thumbnail in the bottom right
corner to move the focus area. 07
08
Adjusting the volume when
viewing a video
To adjust the volume of the audio
on a video whilst it is playing,
slide the marker up and down the
volume bar on the left side of the
TIP! Flick left or right to screen.
view other photos or videos.

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Capturing an image from a WARNING: Some
video functions will not work properly
1 Select the video you would like to if the multimedia ﬁle has not
capture an image from. been recorded on the phone.
2 Touch to pause the video on
the frame you’d like to convert to Viewing your photos as a
an image and touch the right side slide show
of the screen to open the options Slideshow mode will show all the
menu. photos in your gallery one at a time
3 From the options menu select as a slideshow. Videos can not be
. viewed as a slideshow.
4 Select . 1 Touch the photo you would like
5 The image will appear on screen, to begin the slideshow twice to
with its assigned image name. open it.
6 Touch the image then to 2 Select .
return to the gallery. 3 The slideshow will begin.
7 The image will be saved in your
Media Album folder and appear
in the gallery. You need to exit
the gallery and then re-open it for
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There are options within slideshows: Setting a photo as wallpaper
Touch to skip to the next 1 Touch the photo you would like 01
photo. to set as wallpaper twice to open 02
Touch to pause the slideshow it. Turn the phone to landscape.
03
on a particular photo. 2 Touch the right side of the screen
Touch again to resume to open the options menu. 04
playback. 3 Touch . 05
Touch to increase or decrease 4 The screen will switch to portrait 06
the speed of the slideshow. mode. You can then change the
size of the picture. 07
5 When you are happy with the 08
picture touch Set.

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Editing your photos Put writing on the picture.
There are loads of great things you See Adding text to a photo on
can do to your photos to change page 69.
them, add to them or liven them Decorate your photo with
up a little. stamps. Choose from the different
1 Open the photo you’d like to edit stamps available and touch your
and touch to bring up the photo wherever you’d like them
options. to be.
2 Touch the icons to adapt your Erase line that you draw.
photo:
Save the changes you
Crop your photo. Choose have made to the photos. Select
a square or circular crop area to save the changes over the
and move your finger across the Original file, or as a New file. If
screen to select the area. you select New file enter a file
Draw something on your name.
photo freehand. Select the Undo the last Effect or edit
thickness of the line from the four you made to the photo.
options and the colour you would
like use.
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Touch to open further effect Adding text to a photo
options including Rotate. There 1 From the editing screen, touch 01
are also more advanced editing . 02
options. See Resize, Morphing, 2 Select Signature to add 03
Colour Accent, Add images etc. unframed text or choose one of
See Adding an effect to a the speech bubble shapes. 04
photo on page 70. 3 Enter your text using the keypad 05
and touch Save.
06
4 Move the text by touching it and
sliding it to the place you’d like 07
it to be. 08

Touch to return to the
gallery.

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Adding an effect to a photo Mosaic blur - Touch to apply
1 From the editing screen, touch a blurred mosaic effect to the
. photo.
2 Choose to apply any of the six Oil painting - Oil painting effect.
options to the photo: Sketch - Apply an effect to make
Face beautify - Automatically the picture look like a sketch.
detect a face in the image and Emboss - Emboss effect.
brighten it up. Solarize - Change the effect of
Tunnel effect - Lomo camera exposure to the light
effect. Vivid - An effect of clearness and
Colour negative - Colour brilliance.
negative effect. Moonlight - Change the light to
Black and white - Black and look like moonlight.
white colour effect. Antique - An old image effect.
Sepia - Sepia effect. Glow - A light beam effect.
Blur - Apply a blurred effect. Cartoon - A cartoon effect.
Sharpen - Move the marker along Water color - A water color effect.
the bar to sharpen the focus
of the photo. Select OK icon to
apply the changes or choose
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3 To undo an effect simply touch 3 Move the crosses around the
Undo. photo so they are on the part 01
you’d like to morph. For example, 02
TIP! You can add more if you are morphing a face, place
than one eﬀect to a photo, a cross on the outside corner of 03
except for a colour eﬀect. each eye and one each side of 04
the lips.
05
Morphing a photo
Morphing a photo is great for 06
changing the facial expressions of 07
friends, or just for distorting a photo
for artistic effect. 08
1 From the editing screen touch
.
2 Choose Morphing and four 4 Select a face to represent how
crosses will appear on the photo. you’d like to morph the photo.
5 Select OK to save the changes.

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Adding a colour accent to a Swapping the colours in a
photo photo
1 From the editing screen, touch 1 From the editing screen, touch
. .
2 Choose Colour Accent. 2 Choose Colour swapping.
3 Select part of the photo. A 3 Select part of the photo. A
traced line will appear around traced line will appear around
everything in that area which is of everything in that area which is of
the same or similar colour. the same or similar colour.
For example, someone’s hair or For example, someone’s hair or
the colour of their jumper. the colour of their jumper.
4 Touch OK. 4 Select a colour.
5 All colour will be removed from 5 Press OK.
the photo, apart from the section 6 The part of the photo selected for
marked for colour accenting. colour accenting will change to
6 Alter the intensity of the the selected colour.
accenting by sliding the marker 7 Select Save to save the changes.
up or down the intensity bar.
7 Select Save to save the changes.
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Trimming the length of your Merging two videos together
video 1 Open the video you’d like to edit, 01
1 Open the video you’d like to edit, select and touch the screen to 02
select and touch the screen to bring up the options.
03
bring up the options. 2 Select and choose Video
2 Select and choose Trim. merge. 04
3 Touch and mark the new start 3 The My stuff folder will open, 05
and end points using . select either My Videos or My
06
4 Touch Play cropped to ensure memory card (if fitted). Choose
you are happy with the new cut. the video you would like to 07
merge and touch Select. 08
5 Touch Save or, alternatively,
touch to return to the 4 Touch and slide the photo
gallery and discard the changes. to merge it to the end or the
beginning of the video.
5 Touch Effect to choose how
the videos merge together:
None, Fade out, Pan zoom,
Oval, Uncover, Blind, Checker
board, Dissolve, Split or Shape
diamond.
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6 Press Save followed by Yes to 5 Touch Effect to choose how the
save the new merged video. photo and video merge together:
Choose to save over the original None, Fade out, Pan zoom, Oval,
file or as a new file. Uncover, Blind, Checker board,
7 Repeat these steps to merge Dissolve, Split or Shape diamon.
more videos. 6 Press Save followed by Yes.
Choose to save over the original
Merging a photo with a video file or as a new file.
1 Open the video you’d like to edit, 7 Repeat these steps to merge
select and touch the screen to more photos.
bring up the options.
2 Select and choose Image
merge.
3 The My stuff folder will open
select either My Images or My
memory card (if fitted). Choose
the photo you would like to
merge into your video and touch
Select.
4 Touch and slide the photo
to merge it to the end or the
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Adding text to a video 6 Touch to mark when you’d
1 Open the video you’d like to edit, like the text to disappear. 01
select and touch the screen to 7 Touch Preview to ensure you are 02
bring up the options. happy with the text overlay. 03
2 Select and choose Text 8 Touch Save followed by Yes.
overlay. Choose to save over the original 04
3 Enter your text using the keypad file or as a new file. 05
and select Done. 9 Repeat these steps to add more 06
4 Touch and mark when you’d text.
like the text to appear using . 07
5 Touch the area of the screen you’d 08
like the text to appear in.

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Overlaying a photo 6 Touch to mark when you’d
1 Open the video you’d like to edit, like the photo to disappear.
select and touch the screen to 7 Touch Preview to ensure you are
bring up the options. happy with the photo overlay.
2 Select and choose Image 8 Touch Save followed by Yes.
overlay. Choose to save over the original
3 The My stuff folder will open file or as a new file.
select either My images or My 9 Repeat these steps to add more
memory card (if fitted). Choose photos.
the photo you would like to
overlay your video and touch Adding a voice recording
Select. 1 Open the video you’d like to edit,
4 Touch and mark when you’d select and touch the screen to
like the photo to appear using bring up the options.
. 2 Select and choose Voice
5 Touch the area of the screen you’d recording.
like the photo to appear in. If the 3 The quality of the original audio
photo is too big it will overlay the will be affected by adding a voice
whole screen, not just the area recording. Touch Yes to continue.
selected.
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4 Touch to view your video. Adding a soundtrack to your
When you get to the part you’d video 01
like to record your voice over, 1 Open the video you’d like to edit, 02
press . select and touch the screen to
03
bring up the options.
2 Select and choose Audio 04
dubbing. 05
3 The My stuff folder will open 06
select either My sounds or My
memory card (if fitted). Choose 07
the track you would like to add to 08
5 Press or to stop recording your video and touch Select.
and playback. 4 The original audio of your video
6 Touch Preview to ensure you are will be erased. Touch Yes to
happy with the voice recording. continue.
7 Touch Save followed by Yes to 5 If the audio is shorter than the
save. Choose to save over the video choose whether to play
original file or as a new file. Once or to Repeat it.
8 Repeat these steps to add more 6 Choose to save over the original
voice recordings to the video. file or as a new file.
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Changing the speed of your Adding a dimming effect
video 1 Open the video you’d like to edit,
1 Open the video you’d like to edit, select and touch the screen to
select and touch the screen to bring up the options.
bring up the options. 2 Select and choose Dimming
2 Select and choose Time effect.
scaling. 3 Choose to save over the original
3 Select one of the four speed file or as a new file.
options: x4, x2, x1/4, x1/2. 4 Your video will now fade in at the
4 Choose to save over the original start and fade out at the end.
file or as a new file. NOTE: Only 3gp Video file can be
edited.
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Multimedia
You can store any multimedia files Pictures
into your phone’s memory so that My images contains a list of 01
you have easy access to all of your pictures including default images 02
pictures, sounds, videos and games. pre-loaded onto your phone,
You can also save your files to a 03
images downloaded by you and
memory card. The advantage of images taken on your phone’s 04
using a memory card is that you camera.
can free up space on your phone’s 05
Touch to change the view from
memory. 06
thumbnail image to list.
To access the Multimedia menu, 07
touch then . Touch to My images option menus
open a list of folders storing all of 08
The options which are available to
your multimedia files. you in My images depend on what
type of image you have selected.
All of the options will be available
for pictures you have taken on the
phone’s camera, but only the Sort
by, List View, Folder info. and
Memory manager options are
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Multimedia
Send - Send the image to a friend. Memory manager - View the
Move - Move an image from the memory status.
phone memory to a memory card Delete all - Delete all of your
or vice versa. images.
Copy - Copy an image from the
phone memory to a memory card Sending a photo
or vice versa. 1 Touch then .
Delete - Delete an image. 2 Touch then choose My
Rename - Rename an image. images .
Print - Print the selected image 3 Touch Send and choose from
using a printer. Message, Email or Bluetooth.
Create new folder - Create a new 4 If you choose Message or Email,
folder within the My images folder. your photo will be attached to a
message and you can write and
Slide show - Start a slide show.
send the message as normal. If
List/Grid view - Grid view to List you choose Bluetooth, you will
view or vice versa. be prompted to turn Bluetooth
Folder info. - View the Name, on and your phone will search for
Size, Date details of the folder and a device to send the picture to.
number of files and sub-folders
inside the folder.
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Using an image Printing an image
You can choose images to use as 1 Touch then . 01
wallpapers and screensavers or even 2 Touch then My images. 02
to identify a caller. 3 Select an image and touch . 03
1 Touch then . 4 Touch Print then choose between
2 Touch then My images. 04
Bluetooth and PictBridge.
3 Select an image and touch . 05
TIP! You can to print via
4 Touch Use as and choose from: 06
bluetooth or by connecting to a
Wallpaper - Set a wallpaper for PictBridge compatible printer. 07
the standby screen.
Contacts image - Allocate an 08
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.
Power off image - Set an image
to appear when you switch the
phone off.
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Multimedia
Moving or copying an image Creating a slide show
You can move or copy an image If you want to look at all of the
between the phone memory and images on your phone, you can
the memory card. You might want create a slide show to save you
to do this to either free up some from having to open and close each
space in one of the memory banks individual image.
or to safeguard your images from 1 Touch then .
being lost. 2 Touch then My images.
1 Touch then . 3 Choose a start image for your
2 Touch then My images. slide show.
3 Touch and select Move or 4 Touch then Slide show.
Copy.
4 You can mark/unmark the images Sounds
by tapping it sequentially. Mark The My sounds folder contains
the image that you want to move the Downloaded sounds, Default
or copy and touch Copy/Move. sounds and Voice recordings.
From here you can manage, send or
set sounds as ringtones.
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Using a sound Using options while video is
1 Touch then . paused 01
2 Touch then My sounds. Touch while in pause mode and 02
3 Select Default sounds or Voice choose from:
03
recordings. Capture - Capture the frozen frame
as a picture. 04
4 Select a sound and and it will
begin to play. Send - Send the video in a message 05
5 Touch and select Use as. or via Bluetooth. 06
6 Choose from Ringtone, Message Delete - Delete the video.
07
tone, Start-up or Shut down. Edit - Edit the video.
File info. - View the Name, Size, 08
Videos Date, Time, Type, Duration,
The My videos folder shows a list of Dimension, Protection and
downloaded videos and videos you Copyright details.
have recorded on your phone.
Watching a video
1 Touch then .
2 Touch then My videos.
3 Select a video to play.
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Multimedia
Editing a video clip Audio dubbing - Choose to
While your video is being played add sound from the Defaults
and is in pause mode you can folder or from your own Voice
choose from a number of options to recordings.
edit the video clip.
Sending a video clip
1 Select a video and touch Play.
1 Select a video and touch .
2 Touch then .
2 Touch Send and choose from
3 Touch Video editor and choose Message, Email or Bluetooth.
from:
3 If you choose Message or Email,
Trim - Cut the video down to only your video clip will be attached
the part you want. to the message and you can write
Video merge - Merge the video and send the message as normal.
with another video clip. If you choose Bluetooth, you will
Image merge - Merge the video be prompted to turn Bluetooth
with an image from your Images on and your phone will search for
folder. a device to send the video to.
Text overlay - Add text to the
video.
Image overlay - Add an image to
the video.
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Using the video options Folder info - View the Name, Size,
menu Date details of the folder and 01
number of files and sub-folders 02
From the My videos folder, you can
inside the folder.
choose from the following options:
Memory manager - View the 03
Send - Send a video to a friend.
memory status. 04
Move - Move a video clip from the
Delete all - Delete all videos. 05
phone memory to a memory card
or vice versa. Games and Applications 06
Copy - Copy a video clip from the You can install new games and
phone memory to a memory card 07
applications to your phone to keep
or vice versa. you amused when you have time 08
Delete - Delete a video. to spare.
Rename - Rename a video.
Create new folder - Create a new
folder within the My videos folder.
Sort by - Sort videos into order by
Date, Type or Name.
List/Grid view - Grid view to List
view or vice versa.
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Multimedia
Installing a game/application Using the games options
via local install menu
1 Touch then . From the Games folder, the
2 Touch and Others or My following options are available
memory card if external memory when you touch :
is inserted. Delete – Delete a file.
3 Select the file(*.jad or *.jar) Create new folder – Create a folder
to install and press Install within My games & Apps.
command. An application will be Rename – Rename a file.
installed. Move – Move a file from the phone
NOTE: The jad should contain its memory to a memory card or vice
own jar. versa.
File info. – View the Name,
Playing a game
Size, Date, Time, Type, Duration,
1 Touch then . Dimension, Protection and
2 Touch My games & apps. Copyright details.
3 Open the Games folder and
choose and touch a game to
launch.
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Sort by - Sort the games and To transfer using Bluetooth:
applications by Date, Size or Name. 1 Make sure your phone and 01
Memory manager - View the computer have Bluetooth 02
memory status. switched on and are visible to
one another. 03
Delete all - Delete all files.
2 Use your computer to send the 04
Documents file via Bluetooth. 05
From the Documents menu, you 3 When the file is sent you will have
can view all of your document to accept it on your phone by 06
files. From here you can view Excel, touching Yes. 07
Powerpoint, Word, Text and 4 The file should appear in your 08
pdf files. Documents or Others folder.
Transferring a file to your Viewing a file
phone 1 Touch then .
Bluetooth is probably the easiest 2 Touch then Documents.
way to transfer a file from your
3 Select a document and touch
computer to your phone. You can
View.
also use LG PC Suite via your sync
cable, see page 102 for details.
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Multimedia
Others Creating a movie
The Others folder is used to store 1 Touch then .
files which are not pictures, sounds, 2 Touch (Muvee studio).
videos, games or applications. It 3 Touch to add an image.
is used in the same way as the Checkbox images you want to
Documents folder. You may find include then select Insert .
that when you transfer files from
4 Touch style tab to choose a
your computer to your phone that
Muvee style.
they appear in the Others folder
rather than the Documents folder. 5 Touch to change the sound.
If this happens you can move them. 6 Touch to see what you’ve
To move a file from Others to created.
Documents: 7 Touch then Order to make
1 Touch then . an order.
2 Touch then Others.
3 Select a file and touch .
4 Touch Move, choose the
destination folder from the list
by touching the arrow icon. The
screen wil display Moved when
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8 Touch then Save Location to Music
choose where to save the movie. Your LG KP500 has a built-in music 01
player so you can play all your 02
favourite tracks. To access the music
03
player, touch then then .
From here you can access a number 04
of folders: 05
Recently played - View all of the
songs you have played recently. 06
All tracks - Contains all of the songs 07
you have on your phone. 08
Artists - Browse through your music
collection by artist.
Albums - Browse through your
music collection by album.
Genres - Browse through your
music collection by genre.
Playlists - Contains any playlists you
have created.
Shuffle tracks - Play your tracks in a
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Multimedia
Transferring music onto your Playing a song
phone 1 Touch then .
The easiest way to transfer music 2 Touch , then All tracks.
onto your phone is via Bluetooth or 3 Select the song you want to play.
your sync cable. 4 Touch to pause the song.
You can also use LG PC Suite, see 5 Touch to skip to the next
page 102 for details. To transfer song.
using Bluetooth:
6 Touch to skip to the previous
1 Make sure both devices have song.
Bluetooth switched on and are
7 Touch to return to the Music
visible to one another.
menu.
2 Select the music file on the other
device and choose to send it via
Bluetooth.
3 When the file is ready to be sent
you should accept it on your
phone by touching Yes.
4 The file should appear in Music >
All tracks.
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Using options while playing Creating a playlist
music You can create your own playlists by 01
Touch and choose from: choosing a selection of songs from 02
Minimise - Make the music player the All tracks folder.
03
screen disappear so that you can 1 Touch then .
continue using your phone as 2 Touch , then Playlists. 04
normal. 3 Touch Add new playlist, enter 05
File info. - View information the playlist name and touch Save. 06
including the Name, Size, Date, 4 The All tracks folder will show all
Time, Type, Duration, Protection and the songs in your phone. Touch all 07
Copyright of the song. of the songs that you would like 08
Send - Send the song as a message to include in your playlist; a tick
or via Bluetooth. will show next to the track names.
Use as - Use the song as Ringtone, 5 Touch Done.
Message tone, Start-up or Shut
down.

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Multimedia
Editing a playlist Deleting a playlist
From time to time, you may want to 1 Touch then Entertainment.
add new songs or delete songs from 2 Touch Music, then Playlists.
a playlist. When you want to do this, 3 Touch then Delete or Delete
you can edit the playlist. all to delete all of the playlists.
1 Touch then .
2 Touch , then Playlists. Using the radio
3 Select the playlist. Your LG KP500 has an FM radio
4 Touch and select: feature so you can tune into your
favourite stations to listen to on the
Add new songs – To add more
move.
songs to the playlist. Mark the
ones you want and touch Done. NOTE: You will need to insert your
headphones in order to listen to
Remove – Remove a song from
the radio. Insert them into the
the playlist. Touch Yes to confirm.
headphone socket (this is the same
Memory staus - View the socket that you plug your charger
memory status. into).
Remove all - Remove all tracks
from the playlist.
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Searching for stations Resetting channels
You can tune radio stations into 1 Touch then . 01
your phone by searching for them 2 Touch then . 02
either manually or automatically. 3 Choose Reset to reset the current 03
They will then be saved to specific channel or choose Reset all to
channel numbers so you don’t have reset all of the channels. Each 04
to keep re-tuning. You can save up channel will return to the starting 05
to 50 channels in your phone. You 87.5Mhz frequency.
must first attach the headset to the 06
phone as this acts as the antenna. Listening to the radio 07
To auto tune: 1 Touch then .
08
1 Touch then . 2 Touch then touch the channel
2 Touch then . number of the station you would
3 Touch Auto scan. Then the like to listen to.
stations will be automatically
TIP! To improve the radio
found and allocated to a channel
reception, extend the headset
in your phone.
cord, which functions as the
NOTE: You can also manually radio antenna.
tune into a station by using
and displayed next to the You can minimize the screen and
radio frequency. If you press and listen the BGM Radio by tapping Get creative
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Organiser
Adding an event to your 6 If you would like to add a subject
calendar or a note to your event, touch
Note and type in your note,
1 From the standby screen select
followed by Save.
, then touch and choose
. 7 Set Alarm and Repeat.
Select Calendar. 8 Select Save and your event will
2 Select the date you would like to be saved in the calendar. A square
add an event to. cursor will mark the day that any
events have been saved to and a
3 Touch then Add event.
bell will ring at the start time of
4 Touch Category then choose
your event, so that you can stay
from Appointment, Anniversary
organised.
or Birthday.
Check the date and enter the TIP! You can set a holiday in
time you would like your event your calendar. Touch each day
to begin. you are on holiday one at time,
5 For appointments and then touch and select Set
anniversaries enter the time and holiday.
date your event finishes in the
lower two time and date boxes.
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Changing your default Adding an item to your to
calendar view do list 01
1 From the standby screen select 1 From the standby screen select 02
, then touch and choose , then touch and choose
03
. .
Select Settings. 2 Select To do and touch Add to 04
2 Touch Calendar and choose do. 05
either Monthly view or Week 3 Set the date for the to do item, 06
view. add notes and select a priority
3 Set week starts on. level: High, Medium or Low. 07
4 Touch Save to confirm your 4 Save your to do list item by 08
choice. selecting Save.

TIP! You can edit a item by
selecting it, and touch the tab
and input. Conﬁrm your amends
by selecting Save.

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Organiser
Sharing a to do item Adding a memo
1 From the standby screen select 1 From the standby screen select
, then and choose . , then touch and choose
Select To do. . Select Memo.
2 Select the to do item you would 2 Touch Add memo.
like to share, then touch . 3 Type your memo, followed by
3 Select Send. You can choose to Save.
share your to do item by Text 4 Your memo will appear on screen
message, Multimedia msg., next time you open the Memo
Email or Bluetooth. application.
TIP! You can back up and TIP! You can edit an existing
synchronise your calendar with memo. Select the one you want
your computer. See PC Sync on to edit and type your changes.
page 102.
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Using date finder Setting your alarm
Date finder is a handy tool to help 1 From the standby screen select 01
you calculate what the date will be , then touch and choose 02
after a certain amount of days has .
03
passed. For example, 60 days from 2 Touch Add alarm.
10.10.07 will be 09.12.2007. 3 Set the time you would like the 04
This is great for keeping tabs on alarm to sound and touch Save. 05
deadlines.
4 Choose whether you would 06
1 From the standby screen select like your alarm to repeat Once,
, then touch and choose Daily, Mon - Fri, Mon - Sat, Sat 07
. - Sun, Except holiday or Choose 08
2 Select Date finder. weekday.
3 In the From tab set your required The icons indicate the weekday
date. you select.
4 In the After tab set the number 5 Select Alarm type to select a
of days. type for your alarm.
5 The Target date will be shown 6 Touch Set alarm bell then
below. choose Default sounds or Voice
recordings folder to find sounds.
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Organiser
7 Add a memo for the alarm. Touch Adding a memo with drawing
Save when you have finished panel
typing the memo.
1 From the standby screen select
8 Finally you can set the snooze , then touch and choose
interval at 5, 10, 20, 30 minutes, .
1hour or off.
2 Touch Add drawing.
9 Once you have set your alarm,
3 Draw your memo on the touch
touch Save.
screen LCD followed by .
NOTE: You can set up to 5 alarms.
4 Your memo will appear on screen
TIP! Touch on/oﬀ icon on the next time you open the Drawing
right hand side of the alarm Panel application.
to set.
Voice recorder
Use your voice recorder to record
voice memos or other sounds.
1 Touch then .
2 Touch then and Settings
choose from:
Duration – Set the recording
duration. Choose from No limit,
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MMS msg. size or 1 minute.
Quality – Select the sound
quality. Choose from Super Fine,
Fine or Normal.
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Recording a sound or voice Sending the voice recording
1 Touch then . 1 Once you have finished recording, 01
2 Touch . touch . 02
3 Touch to begin recording. 2 Touch Send via and choose from 03
4 Touch to end recording. Message, Email or Bluetooth. If
you choose Message or Email, 04
5 Touch to listen to your
the recording will be added to the 05
recording.
message and you can write and
send it as normal. If you choose 06
Bluetooth, you will be prompted 07
to turn Bluetooth on.
08
NOTE: After you have finished
recording, touch and choose
Send via, File, Delete, Use as
(to use the recording as your
ringtone) Settings or Go to my
sounds.

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Organiser
Using your calculator Converting a unit
1 From the standby screen select 1 From the standby screen select
, then touch and choose , then touch and choose
. .
2 Select Calculator. 2 Select Converter.
3 Touch the numeric keys to input 3 Choose whether you would like
numbers. to convert Currency, Surface,
4 For simple calculations, touch the Weight, Length, Temperature,
function you require (+, –, *, /), Volume or Velocity.
followed by =. 4 You can then select the unit, and
5 For more complex calculations, enter the value you would like to
touch and choose from sin, convert from, followed by the unit
cos, tan, log, ln, exp, sqrt, deg you would like to convert to.
or rad etc.. 5 The corresponding value will
appear on the screen.
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Using the stopwatch Adding a city to your world
1 From the standby screen select time 01
, then touch and choose 1 From the standby screen select 02
. , then touch and choose
03
2 Select Stopwatch. .
3 Touch Start to begin the timer. 2 Select World time. 04
4 Touch Lap if you want to record 3 Touch the , followed by Add 05
a lap time. city. Start typing the name of the 06
5 Touch Stop to end the timer. city you require and it will show at
the top of the screen. 07
6 Touch Resume to restart the
stopwatch at the time you 08
stopped it at, or touch Reset to
begin the time again.

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PC Sync
You can synchronise your PC with 4 Select the language you would
your phone to make sure all your like the installer to run in and
important details and dates match, click OK.
and also to backup your files to put 5 Follow the instructions on the
your mind at ease. screen to complete the LG PC
Suite Installer wizard.
Installing LG PC Suite on your
6 Once installation is complete, the
computer LG PC Suite icon will appear on
1 From the standby screen press your desktop.
and select and choose
. Connecting your phone and
2 Select USB connection mode PC
and choose. 1 Connect the USB cable to your
PC internet phone and your PC.
Mass storage 2 Double click on the LG PC Suite
PC suite icon on your desktop.
Music sync 3 Click on Connection Wizard,
Always ask then USB.
3 Insert the supplied CD into your 4 Click on Next, then Next again,
PC. Click on the LG PC Suite then Finish.
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Installer which will appear on Your phone and PC are now
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Backing up and restoring Viewing your phone files on
your phone’s information your PC 01
1 Connect your phone to your PC 1 Connect your phone to your PC 02
as outlined above. as outlined previously.
03
2 Click on the Backup icon, and 2 Click on the Contents icon.
select Backup or Restore. 04
3 All of the documents, flash
3 Mark the contents you would contents, images, sounds and 05
like to back up or restore. Select videos you have saved onto your 06
the location you would like to phone will be displayed on the
backup information to, or restore screen in the LG Phone folder. 07
information from. Click OK. 08
TIP! Viewing the contents of
4 Your information will be backed
your phone on your PC helps
up or restored. you to arrange ﬁles, organise
documents and remove
contents you no longer need.

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PC Sync
Synchronising your contacts Synchronising your messages
1 Connect your phone to your PC. 1 Connect your phone to your PC.
2 Click on the Contacts icon. 2 Click on the Messages icon.
3 Your PC will now import and 3 All of your PC and phone
display all contacts saved to your messages will be displayed in
USIM card and handset. folders on your screen.
4 Click on File and select Save. You 4 Use the tool bar at the top of
can now select where you would your screen to edit and rearrange
like to save your contacts to. messages.
NOTE: To backup contacts saved
to your USIM card, click on the
SIM card folder on the left side of
your PC screen. Select Edit at the
top of the screen, then Select all.
Right-click your contacts and
select Copy to contact. Now click
on the Handset folder on the
left of your screen and all your
numbers will be displayed.
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Using your phone as a mass Using your phone as Music
storage device Sync device 01
Your phone can be used as a mass Your Phone can be used as Music 02
storage device. Sync device to Sync Music Files only.
03
1 Disconnect your phone from Music Sync can be done using
your PC. Windows Media Player 10 / 11 and 04
2 From the standby screen select supports both Handset Memory 05
, then touch . and External Memory Card.
06
3 Select , then USB connection 1 Disconnect your phone from
mode. your PC. 07
4 Touch Mass storage. 2 From the standby screen select 08
5 Connect your phone to your PC. , then touch .
Your phone will read: Connected. 3 Select and then USB
6 All of your phone files will connection mode.
automatically be stored onto your 4 Touch Music sync.
PC hard drive. 5 Connect your phone to your PC.
NOTE: Your phone must be Your phone will read: Connecting
unplugged from your PC to as Music Sync … followed by
initiate Mass Storage. Disconnect Cable to Stop Music

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The web
Browser Adding and accessing your
Browser gives you a fast, full colour bookmarks
world of games, music, news, sport, For easy and fast access to your
entertainment and loads more, favourite websites, you can add
straight to your mobile phone. bookmarks and save web pages.
Wherever you are and whatever 1 From the standby screen select
you’re into. , then touch and choose
Accessing the web .
1 From the standby screen select 2 Select Bookmarks. A list of your
, then touch and choose Bookmarks will appear on the
. screen.
2 To access the browser homepage 3 To add a new bookmark, select
directly, select Home. Alternately and touch Add new. Enter a
select Enter address and type name for your bookmark followed
in your desired URL, followed by by the URL.
Connect. 4 Touch Save. Your Bookmark
NOTE: An additional cost is incurred will now appear in the list of
when connecting to this service and bookmarks.
downloading content. Check your 5 To access the bookmark simply
data charges with your network touch the bookmark and then
provider. touch Connect. You will be
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Using RSS reader Saving a page
1 Access your required webpage as 01
RSS (Really Simple Syndication) is a
family of web feed formats used to described above. 02
publish frequently updated content 2 Touch and select Save this 03
such as blog entries, news headlines page.
or podcasts. An RSS document, 3 Enter a name for the webpage so 04
which is called a feed, web feed, or you can easily recognise it. 05
channel, contains either a summary 4 Touch Save.
of content from an associated web 06
site or the full text. RSS makes it TIP! This menu will also allow 07
possible for people to keep up you to edit titles of saved pages,
08
with their favourite web sites in an protect or unprotect the screen
automated manner that is easier memo, and delete saved pages.
than checking them manually.
The user subscribes to a feed by
entering the feed’s link into the
reader or by clicking an RSS icon
in a browser that initiates the
subscription process. The reader
checks the user’s subscribed
feeds regularly for new content,
downloading any updates that it The web
finds.

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The web
Accessing a saved page Changing the web browser
1 From the standby screen select settings
, then touch and choose 1 From the standby screen select
. , then touch and choose
2 Select Saved pages. .
3 Select the required page and it Select Settings.
wil open. 2 You can choose to edit Profiles,
Appearance settings, Cache,
Viewing your browser history Cookies, Security, or to reset all
1 From the standby screen select settings, select Reset Settings.
, 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 the required
page.
The web

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Using your phone as a 5 Write the Profile that can connect
modem to the Internet and save the 01
values. 02
Your KP500 can double as a modem
for your PC, giving you email and 6 The profile that you create will
appear on your PC screen. Select 03
internet access even when you can’t
connect using wires. You can use it and click Connect. 04
either the USB cable or Bluetooth. Your PC will connect through
05
your KP500.
Using the USB cable:
NOTE: For more information on 06
1 Ensure you have the LG PC Suite
synchronising using the LG PC 07
installed on your PC.
Suite see page 103.
2 Connect your KP500 and your PC 08
Using Bluetooth:
using the USB cable and launch
the LG PC Suite software. 1 Ensure Bluetooth is switched On
and Visible for both your PC and
3 Click Internet Kit on your PC.
KP500.
Then click New button and select
Modem. 2 Pair your PC and KP500 so
that a passcode is required for
4 Choose LG Mobile USB Modem
connection.
and select OK. It will now appear
on screen. 3 Use the Connection wizard on
your LG PC Suite to create an
active Bluetooth connection. The web
4 Click Internet Kit on your PC.
Then click New button.

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The web
5 Choose LG Mobile USB Modem
and select OK. It will now appear
on screen.
6 Write the Profile that can connect
to the Internet and save the
values.
7 The profile that you create will
appear on your PC screen. Select
it and click Connect.
Your PC will connect through
your KP500.
NOTE: For more information on
Bluetooth see page 116.
The web

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Settings
Within this folder you can adapt Changing your screen
your settings to make your KP500 settings 01
personal to you. 02
1 Touch then choose .
NOTE: For information on call
2 Touch and then choose from: 03
settings see page 28.
Wallpaper - Choose the theme
04
Personalising your profiles for your standby screen.
Top Menu - Choose the style of 05
You can quickly change your profile
on the standby screen. Simply touch the top menu. 06
the status summary bar on the top Dialing - Adjust the number size
07
and touch the profile tab. and colour.
Using the settings menu you can Font - Adjust the font style and 08
personalise each profile setting. size.
1 Press and then choose . Backlight - Choose how long the
2 Touch Profiles and then choose backlight remains on for.
the profile you want to edit. NOTE: The longer the backlight is
3 You can then change all of the on for, the more battery power is
sounds and alert options available used and you may need to charge
in the list, including your Voice your phone more often.
Ring tone and Volume, Message
alerts settings and more. Settings

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Settings
Brightness - Adjust the screen 1 Touch then choose .
brightness.
2 Touch then choose from the
Greeting message - Choose list below.
on or off and fill in the greeting
Date and time - Adjust your date
message.
and time settings or choose to
Start-up/Shut down - Choose auto update the time when you
the theme for your start-up/shut travel or for daylight saving.
down screen.
Power save - Choose to switch
2 Touch Save to save your settings. the factory set power saving
settings Off, Night only and
Changing your phone
Always on.
settings
Languages - Change the
Enjoy the freedom of adapting how language of your KP500’s display.
your KP500 works to your own style.
Auto key lock - Lock the keypad
TIP! To scroll through a list of automatically in standby screen.
options, touch the last item Security - Adjust your security
visible and slide your ﬁnger up settings, including PIN codes and
the screen. The list will move up handset lock.
so more items are visible. Memory manager - See Using
memory manager on page 115
for more information.
Settings

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Reset settings - Reset all Network settings
the settings to their factory Select Network - If you set to 01
definitions. Automatic, KP500 automatically 02
Handset information - View the searches for the network and
technical information for your registers the handset to the 03
KP500. network. This is recommended for 04
best service and quality.
Changing your connectivity 05
If you set to Manual all the
settings currently 2G(GSM) and 3G(UMTS) 06
Your connectivity settings have available networks are shown 07
already been set up by your and you can select one of them
network operator, so you can enjoy for registration. If the registration 08
your new phone from the off. If you of the network has failed, the
want to change any settings, use network lists are listed again and
this menu. you can select any other one for
Touch then . registration.
Select . NOTE: When your handset loses
the network in manual mode,
the popup message to select the
available network will be shown
on the Idle screen.
Settings

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Settings
Preferred lists - If the network USB connection mode - Choose
is searching automatically, you Data service and synchronise
can add a prefer red network to your KP500 using the LG PC Suite
be connected to. The following software to copy files from your
options are available. phone. See page 102 for more
Internet profiles - This menu shows information on synchronisation.
the Internet profiles. You can create If you use Music sync with Windows
new profiles, delete or edit them by Media Player, select Music sync
using the Option Menu. However, in this menu. Music sync is only
you cannot delete or edit default available for music content.
configurations depending on Streaming settings - Your network
country variant. operator has already saved this
Access points - Your network information. You may edit it if you’d
operator has already saved this like to make changes.
information. You can add new
access points using this menu.
Packet data conn. - Choose when
your device should be connected to
network for packet data.
Settings

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Using memory manager Handset reserved memory - View
Your KP500 has three memories the memory available on your 01
available: the phone, the USIM Card handset for SMS, Contacts, Calendar,
02
and an external memory card (you To do list, Memo, Alarm, Call history,
Bookmarks and Miscellaneous 03
may need to purchase the memory
card separately). items. 04
You can use memory manager to SIM memory - View the memory
05
determine how each memory is available on your SIM Card.
used and see how much space is External memory - View the 06
available. memory available on your external 07
Touch followed by . Select memory card (you may need
to purchase the memory card 08
then Memory Manager.
separately).
Handset common memory - View
the memory available on your Primary storage settings - Choose
KP500 for Pictures, Sounds, Video, the location you prefer items to be
Flash, MMS, Email, Java applications saved to.
and others.
TIP! See page 14 for information
on Inserting a memory card.

Settings

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Settings
Sending and receiving your 5 Your file will be sent.
files using Bluetooth TIP! Keep an eye on the
Bluetooth is a great way to send and progress bar to make sure your
receive files as no wires are needed ﬁle is sent.
and connection is quick and easy.
You can also connect to a Bluetooth To receive a file:
headset to make and receive calls. 1 To receive files your Bluetooth
To send a file: must be both On and Visible. See
1 Open the file you want to send, Changing your Bluetooth settings
typically this will be a photo, on the right for more information.
video or music file. 2 A message will prompt you to
2 Choose Send. accept the file from the sender.
Choose Bluetooth. Touch Yes to receive the file.
3 If you have already paired the 3 You will see where the file has
Bluetooth device, your KP500 been saved and you can choose
will not automatically search for to View the file or Use as
other Bluetooth devices. If not, wallpaper. Files will usually be
your KP500 will search for other saved to the appropriate folder in
Bluetooth enabled devices within your Media Album.
range.
4 Choose the device you want to
Settings

send the file to and touch Select.

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Changing your bluebooth Pairing with another
settings: Bluetooth device 01
1 Touch and choose . By pairing your KP500 and another 02
2 Choose then touch and device, you can set up a passcode
03
choose Settings. protected connection. This means
Make your changes to: your pairing is more secure. 04
My device visibility - Choose to 1 Check your Bluetooth is On and 05
be Visible or Hidden or Visible Visible. You can change your
06
for 1 min. visibility in the Settings menu.
My device name - Enter a name 2 Touch Search. 07
for your KP500. 3 Your KP500 will search for devices. 08
Supported services - Choose When the search is completed
how to use Bluetooth in Refresh will appear on screen.
association with different services. 4 Choose the device you want to
See Using your phone as a pair with and enter the passcode,
modem on page 109 or Using a then touch OK.
Bluetooth headset on page 118. 5 Your phone will then connect to
Remote SIM Mode - Turn on the other device, on which you
or off. should enter the same passcode.
My address - Show your 6 You passcode protected
Bluetooth address. Bluetooth connection is now Settings
ready.

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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 before connect or
Always connect and touch Yes
to Connect now. Your KP500 will
automatically switch to Headset
profile.

TIP! See page 29 for details on
BT answer mode so that you
can control how you answer
calls when your Bluetooth
headset is connected.
Settings

118

Accessories
These accessories were supplied with KP500.
01
Charger Data cable 02
and CD
Connect and
03
synchronise 04
Battery your KP500
and PC. 05
06
07
Stereo User Guide 08
headset Learn more
about your
KP500.
KP500 User Guide

NOTE: Protection Film
• Always use genuine LG accessories. WARNING:
• Failure to do this may invalidate your When the
warranty. protection ﬁlm is
• Accessories may be different in attached on touch Accessories
different regions; please check with window, touch
our regional service company or sensitivity might
agent for further inquires. be decreased.

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Network service Technical data
The wireless phone described in this General
guide is approved for use on the Product name : KP500
GSM 900, DCS 1800, GSM 850 and, System : GSM 900 / DCS 1800 / GSM
PCS 1900 network. 850 / PCS 1900
A number of features included
Ambient Temperatures
in this guide are called Network
Services. These are special services Max : +55°C (discharging),
that you arrange through your +45°C (charging)
wireless service provider. Before Min : -10°C
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.
Network service

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Guidelines for safe and eﬃcient use
Please read these simple guidelines. • While there may be differences
Not following these guidelines may between the SAR levels of various
be dangerous or illegal. LG phone models, they are all
designed to meet the relevant
Exposure to radio frequency guidelines for exposure to radio
energy waves.
Radio wave exposure and Specific • The SAR limit recommended by
Absorption Rate (SAR) information the International Commission on
This mobile phone model KP500 Non-Ionizing Radiation Protection
has been designed to comply with (ICNIRP) is 2W/kg averaged over
applicable safety requirements for 10g of tissue.
exposure to radio waves. These • The highest SAR value for this
requirements are based on scientific model phone tested by DASY4 for
guidelines that include safety use at the ear is 0.407 W/kg (10g)
margins designed to assure the and when worn on the body is
safety of all persons, regardless of 0.940 W/Kg(10g).
age and health.
• SAR data information for
• The radio wave exposure residents in countries/regions
guidelines employ a unit of that have adopted the SAR limit
measurement known as the recommended by the Institute of
Specific Absorption Rate, or SAR. Electrical and Electronics Engineers
Tests for SAR are conducted using
Guidelines

(IEEE), which is 1.6 W/kg averaged
standardised methods with the over 1g of tissue.
phone transmitting at its highest
certified power level in all used
frequency bands.
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Product care and • Do not subject this unit to
maintenance mechanical vibration or shock.
• Switch off the phone in any area
WARNING where you are required by special
Only use batteries, chargers regulations. For example, do not
and accessories approved for use your phone in hospitals as
use with this particular phone it may affect sensitive medical
model. The use of any other equipment.
types may invalidate any
• Do not handle the phone with wet
approval or warranty applying
hands while it is being charged. It
to the phone, and may be
may cause an electric shock and
dangerous.
can seriously damage your phone.
• Do not to charge a handset near
• Do not disassemble this unit. Take
flammable material as the handset
it to a qualified service technician
can become hot and create a fire
when repair work is required.
hazard.
• Keep away from electrical
• Use a dry cloth to clean the
appliances such as TVs, radios, and
exterior of the unit (do not use
personal computers.
solvents such as benzene, thinner
• The unit should be kept away from or alcohol).
heat sources such as radiators or
• Do not charge the phone when it
cookers. Guidelines
is on soft furnishings.
• Do not drop.
• The phone should be charged in a
well ventilated area.

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• Do not subject this unit to Efficient phone operation
excessive smoke or dust.
Electronics devices
• Do not keep the phone next to
All mobile phones may get
credit cards or transport tickets; it
interference, which could affect
can affect the information on the
performance.
magnetic strips.
• Do not use your mobile phone
• Do not tap the screen with a
near medical equipment
sharp object as it may damage the
without requesting permission.
phone.
Avoid placing the phone over
• Do not expose the phone to liquid pacemakers, for example, in your
or moisture. breast pocket.
• Use the accessories like earphones • Some hearing aids might be
cautiously. Do not touch the disturbed by mobile phones.
antenna unnecessarily.
• Minor interference may affect TVs,
radios, PCs, etc.

Road safety
Check the laws and regulations on
the use of mobile phones in the
area when you drive.
• Do not use a hand-held phone
Guidelines

while driving.
• Give full attention to driving.

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• Use a hands-free kit, if available. Avoid damage to your
• Pull off the road and park before hearing
making or answering a call if Damage to your hearing can occur
driving conditions so require. if you are exposed to loud sound for
• RF energy may affect some long periods of time. We therefore
electronic systems in your vehicle recommend that you do not turn on
such as car stereos and safety or off the handset close to your ear.
equipment. We also recommend that music and
• When your vehicle is equipped call volumes are set to a reasonable
with an air bag, do not obstruct level.
with installed or portable wireless
equipment. It can cause the air bag Glass Parts
to fail or cause serious injury due Some parts of your mobile device
to improper performance. are made of glass. This glass
• If you are listening to music whilst could break if your mobile device
out and about, please ensure that is dropped on a hard surface or
the volume is at a reasonable receives a substantial impact. If
level so that you are aware of your the glass breaks, do not touch or
surroundings. This is particularly attempt to remove. Stop using your
imperative when near roads. mobile device until the glass is
replaced by an authorized service
provider. Guidelines

125

Blasting area Children
Do not use the phone where Keep the phone in a safe place
blasting is in progress. Observe out of the reach of small children.
restrictions, and follow any It includes small parts which may
regulations or rules. cause a choking hazard if detached.

Potentially explosive Emergency calls
atmospheres Emergency calls may not be
• Do not use the phone at a available under all mobile networks.
refueling point. Therefore, you should never depend
• Do not use near fuel or chemicals. solely on the phone for emergency
calls. Check with your local service
• Do not transport or store
provider.
flammable gas, liquid, or explosives
in the same compartment of your Battery information and care
vehicle as your mobile phone and
• You do not need to completely
accessories.
discharge the battery before
In aircraft recharging. Unlike other battery
systems, there is no memory
Wireless devices can cause
effect that could compromise the
interference in aircraft.
battery’s performance.
• Turn your mobile phone off before
• Use only LG batteries and chargers.
Guidelines

boarding any aircraft.
LG chargers are designed to
• Do not use it on the ground maximize the battery life.
without permission from the crew.

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• Do not disassemble or short-circuit • There is risk of explosion if the
the battery pack. battery is replaced by an incorrect
• Keep the metal contacts of the type.
battery pack clean. • Dispose of used batteries
• Replace the battery when it according to the manufacturer’s
no longer provides acceptable instructions. Please recycle when
performance. The battery pack possible. Do not dispose as
maybe recharged hundreds of household waste.
times until it needs replacing. • If you need to replace the battery,
• Recharge the battery if it has take it to the nearest authorized LG
not been used for a long time to Electronics service point or dealer
maximize usability. for assistance.
• Do not expose the battery charger • Always unplug the charger from
to direct sunlight or use it in high the wall socket after the phone is
humidity, such as in the bathroom. fully charged to save unnecessary
• Do not leave the battery in hot or power consumption of the charger.
cold places, this may deteriorate
the battery performance.

Guidelines

127

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
There is no SIM card in the
Make sure that the SIM card is correctly
SIM error phone or you may have
inserted.
inserted it incorrectly.

Signal weak Move higher to a window or open
No connection
space. Check service provider coverage
to the network Outside GSM network map.
When you want to change
a security code you have to
Codes do not confirm the new code by
Contact your Service Provider.
match entering it again. The two
codes that you have entered
do not match.
Not supported by Service
Function
Provider or registration Contact your Service Provider.
cannot be set
required
Dialling error New network not authorised. Check
Calls not
New SIM card inserted for new restrictions. Contact Service
Trouble shooting

available
Charge limit reached Provider or reset limit with PIN 2.

Press On/Off key for at least two
On/Off key pressed too briefly seconds.
Phone cannot
Battery empty Charge battery. Check charging
be switched on
Battery contacts dirty indicator in the display.
Clean contacts.
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Message Possible causes Possible Corrective measures
Battery totally empty
Charge battery.
Make sure the ambient temperature is
Temperature out of range right, wait for a while, and then charge
again.
Contact problem Check power supply and connection to
the phone. Check the battery contacts,
Charging error No mains voltage clean them if necessary.
Plug in to a different socket or check
Charger defective voltage.
If the charger does not warm up,
replace it.
Wrong charger
Only use original LG accessories.
Replace battery.
Battery defective
Phone loses Reconnection to another service
Signal too weak
network provider is automatic.
Number not The Fixed dial number
Check settings.
permitted function is on.

Trouble shooting

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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.
(2) The limited warranty applies for 1 year from the original date of purchase and extends
only to the original purchaser of the product and is not assignable or transferable to any
subsequent purchaser/end user. It shall neither exclude nor limit any mandatory statutory
rights of the customer or any of the customer rights against the seller/dealer of the
product.
(3) This warranty is good only to the original purchaser during the warranty period, but limited
to certain country if specified.
(4) The external housing and cosmetics parts shall be free of defects at the time of shipment
and, therefore, shall not be covered under these limited warranty terms.
(5) Upon request from LG. or their designated service agent the consumer must provide
information to reasonably prove the date of purchase.
(6) Unless other service arrangements have been specified the customer shall bear the cost
of shipping a defective product back to the Customer Service Department of LG. LG shall
bear the cost of shipping the product back to the consumer after the completion of service
under this limited warranty.
(7) During the warranty period LG or its authorised service agent will repair or replace at LG’s
sole discretion a defective product. A repaired or replaced product will not be given a
prolonged or renewed warranty period.

2. WHAT THIS WARRANTY DOES NOT COVER :
(1) Defects OR Damages resulting from use of the product in other than its normal and
customary manner.
(2) Defects or damages from abnormal use, abnormal conditions, improper storage. exposure
to moisture or dampness, unauthorised modifications, unauthorised connections,
unauthorised repair, neglect, abuse, accident, alteration, improper installation, or other
acts which are not the fault of LG, including damage caused by shipping, blown fuses,
spills of food or liquid.

(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.
(6) This limited warranty is in lieu of all other warranties, express or implied either in fact or by
operations of law, statutory or otherwise, including, but not limited to any implied warranty
of marketability or fitness for a particular use.
(7) Damage resulting from use of non-LG approved accessories.
(8) All plastic surfaces and all other externally exposed parts that are scratched or damaged
due to normal customer use.
(9) Products operated outside published maximum ratings.
(10) Products used or obtained n a rental program.
(11) Consumables (such as fuses).
(12) Suspected defects caused by a failure of the cellular network.

3. CONDITIONS :
No other express warranty is applicable to this product.
The DURATION OF ANY IMPLIED WARRANTIES, INCLUDING THE IMPLIED
WARRANTY OF MARKETABILITY, IL LIMITED TO THE DURATION OF THE EXPRESS
WARRANTY HERIN.
LG ELECTRONCS INC. SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR THE LOSS OF THE USE OF
THE PRODUCT, INCOVINIENCE, LOO OR ANY OTHER DAMAGES, DIRECT OR
CONSEQUENTIAL, ARISING OUT OF THE USE OF, OR INABILITY TO USE, THIS
PRODUCT OR FOR ANY EXPRESS OR IMPLIED WARRANTY, INCLUDING THE
IMPLIED MARKETABLITY APPLICABLE TO THIS PRODUCT.
Some do not allow the exclusive of limitation of incidental or consequential damages or
limitations on how long an implied warranty lasts; so these limitations or exclusions may not
apply to you. This warranty gives you specific legal rights and you may also have other rights
which vary from country to country.

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