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1. 3 Touch Auto scan then Yes The stations found will be allocated to channel numbers in your phone by selecting Set Skip and Stop NOTE You can also manually tune to a station by using the wheel displayed next to the radio frequency Resetting channels 1 Touch da then select FM radio from Multimedia tab 2 Touch 3 Choose Reset to reset the current channel or choose Reset all to reset all of the channels If you reset all of the channels each channel will return to the starting 87 5Mhz frequency II Multimedia Listening to the radio 1 Touch di then select FM radio from Multimedia tab 2 Touch the channel number of the station you would like to listen to TIP To improve radio reception extend the headset cord which functions as the radio aerial Warning If you connect the headset not specifically made for it to the phone the radio reception can be interfered lt 8 LG GD900 User Guide Organiser Adding an event to your calendar 1 From the home screen select is then scroll to Organiser on the Utilities tab Select Calendar Select the date to which you want to add an event Touch then New schedule Touch Category then choose between Appointment Anniversary or Birthday Check the date and enter the time you want your event to begin For appointments and anniversaries you can enter the time and date the event finishes in the lower time
2. 4 Touch and slide the photo to merge it to the end or the beginning of the video 4 Touch Start and choose the text styles Enter your text using the keypad and select OK 5 Touch the area of the screen you want the text to appear and touch OK 5 Touch Preview to choose how 00 05 14 the photo and video merge together 6 Press Save then choose to replace the existing file or save as a new file 7 Repeat these steps to merge more photos 6 Touch Save Replace the existing file or save as a new file 66 Your photos and videos 7 Repeat these steps to add more text Overlaying a photo 1 Open the video you want to edit touch option key 2 Select BEI and choose Image overlay 3 The My images folder will open Choose the photo you want to overlay on your video 4 Touch gt and pause when you want the picture to appear then select Opacity after touching the Start button 5 Touch OK and then press End when the photo overlay shall be stopped 6 Touch the area of the screen in which you want the text to appear If the photo is too big it will overlay the whole screen not just the selected area 7 Touch Save Replace the existing file or save as a new file LG GD900 User Guide 8 Repeat these steps to add more photos Adding a soundtrack to your video 1 Open the video you want to edit touch option key 2 Select MEIN and choose Audio dubbing 3 The My sounds folder will open C
3. Wherever you are and whatever you re into Accessing the web 1 From the home screen select is then scroll to Browser on the Communication tab 2 To go straight to the browser home page select Home Alternatively select Enter address and type in the URL followed by Connect NOTE You will incur extra cost by connecting to these services and downloading content Check data charges with your network provider Adding and accessing bookmarks For easy and fast access to your favourite websites you can add bookmarks and save web pages 1 From the home screen select ti then scroll to Browser on the Communication tab 2 Select Bookmarks A list of your Bookmarks will appear on the screen 3 To add a new bookmark select and touch New bookmark Enter a name for the bookmark followed by its URL 4 Touch fai Your Bookmark will now appear in the bookmark list 5 To access the bookmark simply touch the bookmark then touch connect You will be connected to the bookmark 89 qam aul wO O The web Using the RSS reader RSS Really Simple Syndication is a family of web feed formats used to publish frequently updated content such as blog entries news headlines or podcasts An RSS document called a feed web feed or channel contains either a summary of content from an associated website or its full text RSS makes it possible for people to keep up to date with their favourite web sites in an aut
4. videos 1 Touch on the camera preview screen 2 Your gallery will appear on the screen 3 Touch the video or photo to open it fully 2008 04 01 TIP Flick left or right to view other photos or videos TIP To delete a photo or video open it and select Illi Touch Yes to confirm Me LG GD900 User Guide Using zoom when viewing a video or photo When viewing photos or videos you can zoom in and out by pinching your fingers together or spreading them apart Adjusting the volume when viewing a video To adjust the volume of a video while it is playing touch the volume bar on the screen bottom after pressing the loudspeaker symbol Alternatively use the volume keys on the side of the phone Setting a photo as wallpaper 1 Touch the photo you want to set as wallpaper to open it 2 Touch the screen to open the options menu 3 Touch 4 The screen will switch to portrait mode You can zoom in and out and move the cropped section of the picture using a thumbnail at the bottom of the screen Editing your photos You can do lots of great things to your photos to change them add to them or liven them up 1 Open the photo you want to edit and touch fia to show the options 2 Touch the icons to alter your photo Hae Crop your photo Choose a square or circular crop area and move your finger across the screen to select the area Draw something on your photo freeh
5. Choose how long your messages are stored at the message centre Message types Convert your text into Voice Fax X 400 or Email Character encoding Choose how your characters are encoded This affects the size of your messages and therefore your data charges Send long text as Choose to send long messages as multiple SMS or MMS Changing your multimedia message settings Your GD900 message settings are pre defined so you can send messages immediately These settings can be changed based on your preferences In Setting tap select Message settings and Multimedia message You can make changes to the following Retrieval mode Select Home network or Roaming network If you then select Manual you will only receive notifications about MMS messages You can then decide whether or not to download them in full NOTE Additional cost may occur when MMS are downloaded when roaming Delivery report Choose whether to allow and or request a delivery report 43 Messaging Read reply Choose whether to allow and or send a read reply Priority Choose the priority level of your MMS Validity period Choose how long your message is stored at the message centre Slide duration Choose how long slides appear on screen Creation mode Restricted Warning Free Delivery time Choose how long to wait before a message is delivered Multimedia message centre Enter the details of your message centre LG GD
6. Creating a playlist You can create your own playlists by choosing a selection of songs from the All tracks folder 1 Touch wa then select Music from the Multimedia tab 2 Touch the 2 option icon 3 Touch New playlist enter the playlist name and touch B 4 The All tracks folder will be displayed Touch all of the songs that you would like to include in your playlist a tick will appear next to these track names 5 Touch Add songs To play a playlist select it and touch Play NOTE To add a second playlist touch 2 then New playlist LG GD900 User Guide Deleting a playlist 1 Touch di then select Music from the Multimedia tab 2 Touch the 2 option icon 3 Touch Delete or Delete all to delete all of the playlists Using the radio Your LG GD900 has an built in FM radio feature so you can tune into your favourite stations and listen on the move NOTE You will need to attach your headphones to listen to the radio Insert them into the headphone socket 107 5 me Station info Program type Radio text o Set as channel niad Searching for stations You can tune your phone to radio stations by searching for them manually or automatically They will then be saved to specific channel numbers so you don t have to keep re tuning You can store up to 30 channels on your phone EAEN Volume To tune automatically 1 Touch i then select FM radio from Multimedia tab 2 Touch
7. View a list of all video calls ES TIP From any call log touch and Delete all to delete all the recorded items TIP Touch any single call log entry to view the date time and duration of the call Using call divert 3 Choose any or all of the five 1 Touch yj and choose Call options settings in the Settings tab All outgoing Outgoing international Outgoing international calls except home country 3 Choose whether to divert all call Allincoming when the line is busy when there is no answer or when you cannot be contacted 2 Touch Call divert and select Voice calls and or Video calls Incoming when abroad 4 Enter the call barring password Please check with your network operator about this service 5 Enter the number to divert to A TIP Select Fixed dial number to turn on and compile a list of numbers which can be called from your phone You ll 4 Touch Activate to activate NOTE Diverting calls will incur charges Please contact your network operator for details TIP To turn off all call need your PIN2 code which is diverts choose Deactivate all available from your operator from the Call divert menu Only numbers within the fixed dial list can be called from your Using call barring phone 1 Touch yj and choose Call settings in the Settings tab 2 Touch Call barring and select Voice calls and or Video calls 33 Calls Changing the common call
8. emails are sent and received via Wi Fi Changing your email settings You can change your email settings based on your own preferences 1 Touch H from the home screen then scroll to Messages settings on the Settings tab 2 Select Email 3 You can alter the following settings Email accounts Manage your email accounts Allow reply email Choose whether to allow read confirmation messages to be sent Request reply email Choose whether to request read confirmation messages Retrieve interval Select how often your GD900 checks for new email messages Include message in Fwd amp Reply Select to include the original message in any reply Include attachment Select to include the original attachment in any reply Auto retrieval in Roaming Choose whether to retrieve messages automatically when abroad roaming New email noti info Choose whether to be alerted about a new e mail with a pop up message Signature Create an email signature and switch this feature on Message folders You will recognise the folder structure in your GD900 and it is fairly self explanatory Inbox All messages you receive are stored in your inbox From here you can view and delete them among other functions Outbox This is a temporary storage folder while messages are being sent Sent Messages you sent are stored in this folder 41 42 Messaging Drafts If you don t finish writing a message
9. phone on or off or making or receiving a call NOTE The setting will be reset if you select Reset menu Homescreens Widget Contact Multimedia Shortcut Lock screen Choose the clock type on the lock screen Font Adjust the font size and style Backlight Choose how long the backlight stays on NOTE The longer the backlight stays on the more battery power it uses and you may need to recharge your phone more often Auto brightness Adjust the screen brightness automatically Brightness Adjust the screen brightness Topmenu Choose Style 1 or Style 2 Personalising your profiles You can quickly change your profile on the home screen Just touch the status summary icon on the top then touch the profile tab Using the settings menu you can personalise each profile setting 1 From the home screen select ie then scroll to Profiles on the Settings tab 93 Settings 2 Choose the profile you want to edit Normal Silent Outdoor or Flight mode You can then change all sounds and alert options available in the list including your Voice Video Languages Change the language on your GD900 s display Auto key lock Lock the keypad automatically on the home screen Security Adjust your security sbulas ringtone Volume Message alerts and others settings including PIN codes and handset lock Touch settings Change the touchpad value settings Memory manager See Using memory manager
10. y e 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 while driving e Give full attention to driving 108 LG GD900 User Guide e Use a hands free kit if available e Pull off the road and park before making or answering a call if driving conditions so require RF energy may affect some electronic systems in your vehicle such as car stereos and safety equipment e When your vehicle is equipped with an air bag do not obstruct with installed or portable wireless equipment It can cause the air bag to fail or cause serious injury due to improper performance e If you are listening to music whilst out and about please ensure that the volume is at a reasonable level so that you are aware of your surroundings This is particularly imperative when near roads Avoid damage to your hearing Damage to your hearing can occur if you are exposed to loud sound for long periods of time We therefore recommend that you do not turn on or off the handset close to your ear We also recommend that music and call volumes are set to a reasonable level Glass Parts Some parts of your mobile device are made of glass This glass could break if your mobile device is dropped on a hard surface or receives a substantial impact If the glass breaks do not touch or attempt to remove Stop
11. 10 09 will be 09 12 2009 This helps you keeping track of deadlines 1 From the home screen select cti then scroll to Organiser on the Utilities tab 2 Select 2 select Date finder 3 Set the required date in the From tab 4 inthe After tab set the number of days 5 The Target date will be shown below Setting your alarm 1 From the home screen select EH then scroll to Alarms on the Utilities tab If you want add a new alarm touch New alarm If you want to set the alarm to sound again within one hour touch Quick alarm Set the time you would like the alarm to sound Choose whether you want the alarm to repeat set the repeat and type The icons indicate the weekday you select Select Sound Vibration to select the type of alarm you want 6 Touch Alarm bell for selecting the alert melody or sound To listen to the sounds touch the sound followed by gt 7 Add a memo to the alarm Adding a memo 1 From the home screen select EH then scroll to Memo on the Utilities tab 2 Touch New memo 3 Type your memo then touch S cr gt TIP You can edit an existing memo Select the one to be edited touch Edit and type in your changes Ne a Voice recorder Use your voice recorder to record voice memos or other audio files 81 Organiser Recording a sound or voice 1 Touch di 2 Touch Voice recorder in Utilities tap 3 Choose where to save the recording betwe
12. 3Mega 2Mega 1Mega VGA Wallpapera 800x400 QVGA MMS 320X240 CONTACT 480X480 8M 3264X2448 5M 2560x1920 3M 2048x 1536 Image size 2M 1600x 1200 1M 1280x960 Choosing a colour effect 1 Using the viewfinder touch f in the top left corner 2 Select Colour effect from the 3 4 Preview menu There are five colour tone options Off Sepia Mono Negative Emboss Once you ve made your selection the colour tone menu can be closed by selecting the OK button You are then ready to take a picture 51 52 Camera 7 TIP You can change a picture taken in colour to black and white or sepia but you cannot change a picture taken in black and white or sepia to colour Using the inner camera Your LG GD900 has an inner 640x480 camera for both video calls and taking photos 1 To switch to the inner camera touch fy then select Swap camera and select Secondary 2 After a few seconds you ll see yourself in the viewfinder To capture the image press the side button as normal LG GD900 User Guide S TIP The inner camera has fewer settings as it has no flash nor adjustable sensitivity You can still alter the image size colour effect image quality white balance and set the self timer by touching K in the same way as when using the main camera 3 After you ve taken the photo you ll be offered all the same options as for an image taken with the main came
13. 5 Normal Keypad The Transparent Touchpad can also be used to input numbers and text in a familiar way abc 5 jkl S tuv Ot 6 Favourites Display your favourite contacts songs and photos on the screen by touching Rag LG GD900 User Guide Note The Transparent Touchpad is made of Tempered Glass Viewing the status bar The status bar uses different icons to show conditions such as signal strength new messages and battery life as well as whether Bluetooth or data connections is active Below is a table which explains the meaning of icons you re likely to see in the status bar Icon Description Yee No Service all EDGE HD ll HSDPA Wi fiis on 6 Bluetooth Mono Stereo headset Icon Description Icon Description Bluetooth Stereo headset Multi tasking Bluetooth Mono headset Music paused Bluetooth on Bluetooth Transfer Bluetooth Visibility Music playing FM radio playing Email being sent G8 x Gti ill x3 b eS ne Downloading ba Email received r Downloading complete MMS Downloading cancelled MMS sending In call option MMS received Internet Ix SMS sending Searching Ek New voicemail lt 9 Call divert ma New message amp Call reject Message sending has failed Security New
14. a connect via your GD900 modem NOTE For more information on Your GD900 can be used as a synchronising using the LG PC modem for your PC giving you Suite see page 89 email and internet access even when you don t have any wired connection You can do this via the USB cable or by Bluetooth 91 92 The web Using Bluetooth 1 Ensure Bluetooth is switched On and Visible for both your PC and GD900 2 Pair your PC and GD900 so that a passcode is required to connect them 3 Use the Connection wizard on your LG PC Suite to create an active Bluetooth connection 4 Click Communication on your PC Then click Setting 5 Click Modem 6 Choose Standard Modem over Bluetooth link and click OK It will now appear on the screen 7 Click Connect and your PC will connect via your GD900 NOTE For more information on Bluetooth see page 103 LG GD900 User Guide Access to Google Maps You can use Google navigation services from the Communication tab Select the Google Maps menu in Google to launch the application Note that additional cost may occur when using this service Settings This folder lets you adapt your settings to personalise your GD900 NOTE For information on call settings see page 30 Changing your screen settings 1 From the home screen select EH then scroll to Display settings on the Settings tab 2 You can choose the option menu from Screen images Choose an image for locking switching the
15. a group the contacts assigned to that group will not be lost They will remain in your contacts LG GD900 User Guide TIP You can edit an existing group by touching the selected group once Choose View members Edit the group Send message Send businesscard or Delete group Changing your contact settings You can adapt your contact settings to suit your own preferences 1 Touch Contacts on the Communication tab select and scroll to Contact settings 2 From here you can adjust the following settings Display name Choose whether to display the first or last name of a contact first Copy all Copy your contacts from your SIM to your handset or vice versa You can do this one contact at a time or all at once Move all This works in the same way as Copy but the contact is stored at the new location only Therefore once a contact is moved from the SIM to the handset it will be deleted from the SIM memory Clear contacts Delete all your contacts Touch Yes if you are sure you want to delete all your contacts Memory info View memory capacity information Viewing information 1 Touch Contacts from the Communication tab select and touch Information 2 From here you can view Service dial numbers Own numbers Memory info memory space remaining and My business card f TIP To add your own business card select My business card and enter your details as you would
16. able to store fewer photos in your memory Memory in use Choose whether to save your photos to the Handset memory or the External memory Hide icons Choose the camera settings icons to be hidden manually or automatically Image stabilization Enables you to take a photo without the camera wobbling or shaking LG GD900 User Guide Auto focus Select the way the camera will focus Choose between Spot Manual and Face tracking Shutter sound Select one of the four shutter sounds Grid view Choose between Off 2x2 grid or 3x3 grid Reset Restore all camera default settings TIP When you exit the camera all settings will return to their defaults except image size and image quality Any non default settings will need to be reset such as colour tone and ISO Check these before you take your next photo TIP The settings menu is superimposed over the viewfinder so when you change elements of the image colour or quality you will see a preview of the image change behind the settings menu his EA Changing the image size The more pixels the larger the file which means the files take up more memory space If you want to store more pictures on your phone you can change the resolution to make the files smaller 1 Using the viewfinder touch K in the top left corner 2 Select Image size from the Preview menu 3 Select a pixel value from the six options Mega 5Mega
17. as streaming files movies music pictures sounds video and flash Handset reserved memory View the memory available on your handset for SMS Contacts Calendar To do list Memos Alarms Call history Bookmarks and Miscellaneous items USIM memory View the memory available on your SIM Card External memory View the memory available on your external memory card which you may need to purchase separately Using flight mode Turn flight mode on by selecting KH then Settings Touch Profiles and select Flight mode Flight mode prevents you making calls connecting to the Internet sending messages or using Bluetooth Sending and receiving files using Bluetooth Bluetooth is a great way to send and receive files as it uses no wires and connection is quick and easy You can also connect to a Bluetooth headset to make and receive calls To send a file 1 Open the file you want to send which will be typically a photo video or music file 2 Touch and choose Send Select Bluetooth 3 If you have already paired the Bluetooth device your GD900 will not automatically search for other Bluetooth devices If not your GD900 will search for other Bluetooth enabled devices within range 4 Choose the device you want to send the file to and touch Select 5 Your file will be sent TIP Check the progress bar to make sure your file has been sent 97 Settings To receive a file 1 To receive
18. call or Video call Answering and rejecting a call When your phone rings press the hard key to answer Touch twice the e hard key to reject an incoming call 29 Calls In call options e Speaker Touch Eby to turn the speaker phone on Mute Touch Bf to turn the microphone off so the person you are talking to cannot hear you Unnamed NM 000 111 2222 Hold Touch J to put a call on hold Options Choose from a list of further in call options including creating new memo and going to messages so you can check your messages and add contacts during a call You can also end the call from here by touching End call 2 B GH Contacts Memo Dialpad Touch to open a numerical keypad for typing in numbers e g when dialling call centres or other automated telephone services Add a memo during a call EJ Search your contacts during a call 30 LG GD900 User Guide Adjusting call volume To adjust the volume during a call use the up and down button on the right side of the phone Speed dialling You can assign a frequently called contact to a speed dial number 1 From the home screen touch 4 to open your Contacts 2 Touch and select Speed dials 3 Your voicemail is already set to speed dial 1 You cannot change this Touch any other number to assign it to a speed dial contact 4 Your contacts list will open Select the contact
19. email Gi Headset W Push message 2 HomeZone A Flight mode m Roaming Q Outdoor Alarm amp Silent Schedule Calendar Khl Customised ringtones 1 10 27 Your home screen Description Ringtone after vibration Ringtone with vibration External memory Battery status Projector TV out Using the Multi tasking function Touch the multitasking hard key to open the Multitasking menu From here you can view some applications that are running and access them with one touch 8 LG GD900 User Guide Calls TIP Press the power key to lock the touchscreen to prevent calls being made by mistake Making a call or a video call 1 Touch K to open the keypad 2 Type in the number on the keypad To delete a digit press the clear key 3 Touch the amp key to make the call 4 To end the call touch the e key TIP To enter in order to make international calls touch twice or press and hold down Oti TIP You can Save number Send message Search contacts by tapping B wt Calling your contacts 1 From the home screen touch 4 to open your Contacts 2 Scroll through the contact list or enter the first letter s of the contact you want to call by touching 2 3 From the list touch the contact you want to call and select the number to use if there is more than one for that contact 4 Touch Voice
20. for any contact Touch Save icon to finish 37 38 Messaging Messaging Your GD900 combines SMS MMS into one intuitive easy to use menu There are two ways of entering the messaging centre 1 From the home screen touch or HH then scroll to Messaging on the Communication tab Sending a message 1 Touch then Write message to open a blank message 2 Touch To to enter the recipient s number or open your contacts or favourites You can add multiple contacts When you are finished touch the message box below to start composing the message text 3 After entering the text you can send the SMS by touching the send button on top of the message LG GD900 User Guide TIP You will be charged for a text message for every person you send the message to 4 Touch 2 Insert to add a text template multimedia templates emoticon name amp number new slide subject or signature Z N WARNING The 160 character limit may vary from country to country depending on how the SMS is coded Z WARNING If an image video or audio file is added to an SMS it will be automatically converted to an MMS and you will be charged accordingly Entering text Keypad 90 Touch to turn on T9 predictive texting Touch to change the writing language 7A Tap to change between the number symbol and text keypads Use to scroll through the different keyboards in each text entry mo
21. is existing content on your memory card the folder structure may be different after formatting since all files will have been deleted Transferring your contacts To transfer your contacts from your SIM to your phone 1 From the Communication tab scroll to Contacts and select then Change location 2 Touch Copy to Handset 3 Choose Select all or select names one by one and touch Copy to handset Menu map Touch ti in the home screen to open a Top menu From here you can access further menus by scrolling through the icons Communication Multimedia Utilities and Settings COMMUNICATION MULTIMEDIA Contacts fP Music Recent history Camera Browser Video camera Messaging E Gallery Email My stuff Dialling Games amp Apps Video call FM radio Google Movie maker UTILITIES SETTINGS Alarms Profiles 30 Organiser E Screen settings Memo Phone settings Stopwatch E Bluetooth B Voice recorder Wi Fi Calculator Call settings World clock Q Connectivity 2 Tools Message settings 6 LG GD900 User Guide Your home screen From this screen you can access menu options make a call view the status of your phone and much more Touch screen tips The home screen is also a great place to get used to using the touch screen To select an item touch the centre of the icon e Do not to press too hard the touchscreen is sensitive en
22. the MAC address of your GD900 into the router 1 Touch Wi Fi from the settings tab then open the options menu 2 Select My MAC Address and it will be displayed 101 102 Software Update Software Update LG Mobile Phone Software Update Program For more information on installing and using this program please visit http update lgmobile com This feature allows you to update your software to the latest version quickly and conveniently over the Internet without needing to visit Our service centre As the mobile phone software update program requires your full attention throughout the update process please make sure you check all instructions and notes that appear at each step before moving on to the next step Please note that removing the USB data communication cable or batteries during the update may seriously damage your mobile phone As the manufacturer takes no responsibility for loss of data LG GD900 User Guide during the update process you are advised to back up any important information in advance for safekeeping Accessories There are a variety of accessories available for your mobile phone which may be sold separately You can select these options according to your personal communication requirements Consult your local dealer for availability Items described below may be optional Charger Data cable and CD Connect and synchronise your GD900 Battery and PC Stereo Us
23. to reasonably prove the date of purchase 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 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 2 Defects OR Damages resulting from use of the product in other than its normal and customary manner 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 rem
24. using your mobile device until the glass is replaced by an authorized service provider 109 110 Guidelines for safe and efficient use Blasting area Do not use the phone where blasting is in progress Observe restrictions and follow any regulations or rules Potentially explosive atmospheres Do not use the phone at a refueling point Do not use near fuel or chemicals Do not transport or store flammable gas liquid or explosives in the same compartment of your vehicle as your mobile phone and accessories In aircraft Wireless devices can cause interference in aircraft e Turn your mobile phone off or activate flight mode before boarding any aircraft Do not use it on the ground without permission from the crew LG GD900 User Guide Children Keep the phone in a safe place out of the reach of small children It includes small parts which may cause a choking hazard if detached Emergency calls Emergency calls may not be available under all mobile networks Therefore you should never depend solely on the phone for emergency calls Check with your local service provider Battery information and care You do not need to completely discharge the battery before recharging Unlike other battery systems there is no memory effect that could compromise the battery s performance e Use only LG batteries and chargers LG chargers are designed to maximize the battery life e Do no
25. your SIM card and handset 4 Click on File and select Save You can now select where you want to save your contacts to NOTE To back up contacts saved to your SIM card click on the SIM card folder on the left side of the PC screen Right click on one of 85 86 PC Suite your contacts and choose Select all then Copy or Move to phone memory Right click your contacts and select Copy to contact Now click on the Handset folder on the left side of the screen and all your numbers will be displayed Synchronising your messages 1 Connect the phone to your PC 2 Click on the Messages icon 3 All your PC and phone messages will be displayed in folders on the screen 4 Use the tool bar at the top of your screen to edit and rearrange messages Music Sync This menu allows to add music to GD900 Before you start to transfer music from your PC to your device make sure your computer has the following set up and accessory is LG GD900 User Guide at hand e Microsoft Windows XP or Vista e Windows Media Player 10 or above e USB cable NOTE If your phone is not recognised or is recognised as an image device by Windows OS 1 Click Start gt Control Panel on your desktop 2 Select an image scanner device 3 An image device named GD900 Music Sync Player will be displayed in the device list Connect the mobile phone to your PC using the USB cable if it is not connected 4 To remove the devic
26. 85 Voice FECOFCEL sssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssees 86 Recording a sound OF Voice s s s 86 Sending the voice recording 86 Using your CalCulator csssssssssseeseseeees 87 Converting a UNit ss sssssssssssssssrssseseseresses 87 Using the stopwatch u csssssssssseeseseeees 87 Adding a city to your world clock 88 LO E ere re Creer errr 89 Installing the LG PC Suite on your CONT OUIGE Fvsscsscnecsiesnavsavscansiseureascanternienntaines 89 Connecting your phone and PC 90 Backing up and restoring your phone s information ssssssssssssseseeseees 90 Viewing phone files on your PC 90 Synchronising your CONTACTS 91 Synchronising your messages 91 MUSIC SVG aprano 91 Transferring music using Windows Media PIA VEL sssssessavasaissievivisheovervevsiattieient 92 USING Ts NG isisisi 92 DivX Converter ssssesssssccssssssssscscccsssssssesess 93 The web BrOWSET asssssssesssseessssessseoeseeesseoosssereseeessenessee 94 Accessing the web sssssssssesssessesssessessses 94 Adding and accessing bookmarks 94 Using the RSS reader sssssssssssssssssessss 95 Accessing a saved page sssssseseeseeseseee 95 Viewing your browser history g5 Changing web browser settings 96 Using your phone as a modem 96 Access to Google Maps ssssssssesesseseee 97 Settings Changing your screen settings 98 Personalising your profiles 98 Chan
27. 900 User Guide Changing your other settings Scroll to Message settings on the Settings tab then Voicemail Touch New profile or to add a new Voicemail service Contact your network operator for more information about the service they provide Service message Choose whether to receive or block service messages You can also set message security levels by creating trusted and not trusted sender lists Info service Choose your reception status language and other settings Camera Getting to know the viewfinder Open the slide to use the Outer Camera _ asm m N Back Touch here to return to the menu map Camera mode Shows whether the camera is in video or photo mode and can also be used to take photos Gallery Touch this icon to view the gallery Exposure See Adjusting the Exposure on page 48 Macro Switch this on to take close up shots Flash status Set flash light mode to Auto Always off or Always on Settings Touch this icon to open the settings menu See Using the advanced settings on page 49 for details TIP You can close all the shortcut options to give a clearer viewfinder screen Just touch the centre of the viewfinder once To recall the options touch the screen again 45 46 Camera Taking a quick photo 1 Press and hold down the camera key on the right side of the phone 2 Holding the phone horizontally point the lens towards the subject y
28. Choose Mute to record a video without sound Hide icons Select whether to hide the icons on the camera menu automatically or manually Reset Reset all the video camera settings Changing the video image size The more pixels the larger the file size which means the files take up more memory space If you want to store more videos on your phone you can change the video resolution to make the files smaller 1 Using the viewfinder touch io in the top left corner 2 Select Video size from the Preview menu 3 Select a pixel value from the four options 720X480 D1 The highest quality widescreen option 640x480 Standard sized VGA 320x240 Smaller image size and therefore a smaller file size This is ideal for saving memory space 176x144 Smallest image size and therefore the smallest file size 4 Touch the OK button to return to the viewfinder TIP The great editing software on your LG GD900 is compatible with all video types except 720X480 D1 and 640x480 Don t record in this format if you plan to edit your video Na H TIP For video format conversion software see the CD that came with your GD900 5 7 58 Video camera Choosing a colour tone 1 Using the viewfinder touch K in the top left corner 2 Select Colour effect from the Preview menu 3 There are six colour tone options Off Sepia Mono Negative or Emboss 4 Touch the colour tone you want to
29. Directive 1999 5 EC EN 301 489 1 V1 6 1 EN 301 489 7 V1 3 1 EN 301 489 9 V1 3 1 EN 301 489 17 V1 2 1 EN 301 489 19 V1 2 1 EN 301 489 24 V1 3 1 EN 60950 1 2001 EN 50360 EN 50361 2001 EN 301 511 V9 0 2 EN 301 908 1 V3 2 1 EN 301 908 2 V3 2 1 EN 300 328 V1 7 1 EN 301 357 1 V1 4 1 Supplementary Information The conformity to above standards is verified by the following Notified Body BABT BABT Balfour House Churchfield Road Walton on Thames Surrey KT12 2TD United Kingdom Notified Body Identification Number 0168 l hereby declare under our sole responsibility Name Issued Date that the product mentioned above to which this declaration relates complies with the above Seung Hyoun Ji Director 8 January 2009 mentioned standards and Directives SO ae tC European Standard Center LG Electronics Logistics and Services B V Veluwezoom 15 1327 AE Almere The Netherlands Tel 31 36 547 8940 Fax 31 36 547 8794 e mail jacob Ige com Signature of representative 105 Guidelines for safe and efficient use Please read these simple guidelines Not following these guidelines may be dangerous or illegal Exposure to radio frequency energy Radio wave exposure and Specific Absorption Rate SAR information This mobile phone model GD900 has been designed to comply with applicable safety requirements for exposure to radio waves These requirements are based on scientific guideline
30. Multi tasking function 24 The basics CAINS oar 25 Making a call or a video call 25 Calling your contacts sssssseseeeeesesees 25 Answering and rejecting a call 25 In call OptionS sssssssssssesssesssrsssressreseeosneesne 26 Adjusting call VOIUMEG sssssssssessssees 27 Speed dialling scssssssosastassssensovssisusssascraseers 27 Making a second Call ssssssssesesssesees 27 Tutning OFF DIME eisino 28 Using call divert sssssssssesssesssosssssoossseseess 29 Using call barring ssssssssesssrsssssssssoessseseess 29 Changing the common call setting 30 Changing your video call settings 31 LG GD900 User Guide CONTACTS eniinn 32 Searching for a contact wesc 32 Adding a new contact sssssssssssssssssssee 32 Creating a groOUp sssessssssssssssessrssseseseresses 33 Changing your contact settingg 34 Viewing information sssssssssssssssseseeeeee 35 WIGSSAGUING ci tisedhcesetieeeastintoeeninas 36 Messaging sse ssssessssesssessssessssressserssssesseess 36 Sending a MESSAGE sssssnssssssssssesseees 36 Entering te Xt sssessssressoesessersssrossoeressoesss 37 T9 predictive sisecsseciasasestsasevevsseacnstsssuctaees 37 ADO MANUA ssssisiaissoiissrnsesstasinesaianniriaanas 37 Setting up your email wae 38 Sending an email using your new ACCOUNT iai e 39 Changing your email settings 40 Message folders s sssssssssssssssssesssossessesses 41 Using template
31. Some of the contents in this manual may differ from your phone depending on the software of the phone or your service provider GD900 User Guide Congratulations on your purchase of the advanced and compact GD900 phone by LG designed to operate with the latest digital mobile communication technology Disposal of your old appliance 1 When this crossed out wheeled bin symbol is attached to a product it means the product is covered by the European E Directive 2002 96 EC 2 All electrical and electronic products should be disposed of separately from the municipal waste stream via designated collection facilities appointed by the government or the local authorities 3 The correct disposal of your old appliance will help prevent potential negative consequences for the environment and human health 4 For more detailed information about disposal of your old appliance please contact your city office waste disposal service or the shop where you purchased the product Contents Set up Getting to know your phone 8 Open VieW ssssssssssssssressssesssoesssorosssrssssress 10 Installing the SIM and battery 11 Charging your phone s ssssssssssessrsssesss 13 MEMO CANG sins 14 Menu Ma Dsrerieninnnsauu 16 Your home screen Touch screen TIPS sssesessccssssssssesscccesnssees 17 Customising the home screen 18 OUICK KEYS siasii 19 Touch screen screciccessscccserscsnceezeccctesecccttescen 20 Using the
32. and Select the line thickness from the four options then the colour you want to use Adding writing on a picture See Adding text to a photo on page 64 2 Decorate your photo with stamps Choose from the different stamps and touch your photo where you want to place them amp Erase the editing you have done to the picture You can choose the size of eraser you use Touch to return to the gallery SEIGE Save the changes you made to the photos Select to save the changes as an Update existing or a New file If you select New file enter a file name Undo Erase the editing you have done to the photo Image Touch to open further effect options including Rotate There are also more advanced editing options See Adding a colour accent and Swapping the colours in a photo on page 65 61 62 Your photos and videos Filter Touch to apply the effect options to a photo ee This helps to adjust a picture taken using automatic colour brightness etc Adding text to a photo 1 From the editing screen touch 2 Select Text to add unframed text or choose one of the speech bubble shapes 3 Enter your text using the keypad and touch Save 4 Move the text by touching it and sliding it to where you want it LG GD900 User Guide 2 Text i amp Co PEON Undo e ag Box colour rte image ee ee Filt Text color E 4 ie E paest Adding an effect to a photo 1 From the editing s
33. and date boxes If you would like to add a subject or note to your event touch Subject and type in the details Select Set alarm to set an alert for the event If you want to repeat the alarm select Set repeat 8 Touch fi to save the event in the calendar A coloured square in the calendar will mark all days that have saved events and an alarm will sound at the event Start time to help you staying organised TIP You can enter holidays in your calendar Individually touch each day of the holiday then touch and select Set holiday Each day will be marked in red ko ot Changing your default calendar view 1 From the home screen select KH then scroll to Organiser on the Utilities tab Select Settings in 2 Touch Default view and choose Calendar Week Timetable List or All tasks 79 Organiser Adding an item to your To Do list 1 From the home screen select di then scroll to Organiser on the Utilities tab 2 Select select New task and touch Note 3 Set the date for the task add notes then select its priority level High Medium or Low 4 Save the task by selecting E TIP You can back up and synchronise your calendar with your computer See PC Sync on page 89 0 LG GD900 User Guide Using the date finder Date finder is a handy tool to help you calculate what the date will be once a certain number of days have passed For example 60 days from 10
34. b You can open a list of the folders that store all your multimedia files TIP To delete any files in My stuff touch then Delete Pictures My images contains a list of pictures including default images pre loaded onto your phone images you have downloaded and those taken on your phone s camera LG GD900 User Guide My images options menu The options available to you in My images depend on the type of image you have selected All options will be available for pictures you have taken on the phone s camera but only the Set favorites Sort by Slide show and Memory manager options are available for default images Sending a photo 1 To send a photo just select picture you want 2 Touch Send Choose between Message Email Bluetooth or Blogger 3 If you choose Message or Email your photo will be attached to a message and you can write and send the message as normal If you choose Bluetooth your phone will search for a device to send the picture to Using an image You can choose images to use as wallpapers and screensavers or even to identify a caller 1 Touch HH then select My stuff from Multimedia tab 2 Touch My images 3 Select an image and touch 4 Touch Use as and choose between Homescreens Set a wallpaper for All homescreens Widget Contacts or Multimedia Lock screen Set a wallpaper for the key lock screen Contacts Allocate an image to a person in your con
35. c cable see page 89 for details To transfer files e g music using Bluetooth 1 Make sure your phone and computer have Bluetooth switched on and are within range of each other 2 Use your computer to send the file via Bluetooth 3 When the file is sent accept it on your phone by touching Yes 4 The file should appear in your Documents or Others folder Others The Others folder is used to store files that are not pictures audio files videos games or applications It is used in the same way as the Documents folder You may find that when you transfer files from your computer to your phone that they appear in the Others folder If this happens you can move them Creating a movie 1 Touch di then select Movie maker from Multimedia tab 2 Touch Insert to add an image 3 Touch the Style tab on the top to choose a movie style 73 Multimedia 4 Touch the Sound tab on the screen to change the sound e g for a voice recording 5 Touch the Preview button to see the results 6 Touch the Play Order tab on the screen to change the order 7 Touch the Save in tab on the screen to choose where to save the movie and touch the Usage tab to choose between storing it and MMS 8 To save your movie press play and then touch Save movie LG GD900 User Guide Music Your LG GD900 has a built in music player that lets you play all your favourite tracks To access the music player touch HH then select Mu
36. creen touch 2 You can apply any of the various options to the photo 3 To undo an effect simply touch Cropping a photo 1 From the editing screen touch 2 Choose the shape you want to use to crop the picture 3 Drag the box over the area you want to crop 4 When you are finished with your selection touch yew Adding a colour accent to a photo 1 From the editing screen touch 2 Choose Colour Accent 3 Select part of the photo A traced line will appear around everything in that area which is the same or a similar colour for example a person s hair or jumper 4 Alter the intensity of the accenting by touching and touch or button 5 Touch OK 6 All colour will be removed from the photo apart from in the section marked for colour accenting 7 Select to save the changes Swapping colours in a photo 1 From the editing screen touch 2 Choose Colour swapping 3 Select part of the photo A traced line will appear around everything in that area which is the same or a similar colour For example someone s hair or jumper 4 Select a colour 5 Press OK 6 The part of the photo selected for colour accenting will change to the selected colour 7 Select to save the changes Editing your videos The video editing features are available for MPEG4 types except 720x480 D1 resolution Don t record in these formats if you plan to edit your video 63 Your photos and videos Trim
37. de e g capital or lower case letters To enter a space touch bem T9 predictive InT9 mode you will see T9 mode uses a built in dictionary to recognise your words based on the key sequences you touch Simply touch the number key associated with the letter you want to enter and the dictionary will predict the word you want to use For example press 8 3 5 3 7 4 6 6 and 3 to write telephone Abc manual In Abc mode you have to touch the key repeatedly to enter a letter For example to write hello touch 4 twice 3 twice 5 three times 5 three more times then 6 three times Setting up your email You can keep in touch on the move by using your GD900 to send emails It s quick and simple to set up a POP3 or IMAP4 email account 39 Messaging 1 Touch HH from the home screen and scroll to Email on the Communication tab 2 Touch Write email If the email account is not set up start the email set up wizard TIP If an email account is already set up the wizard is not activated automatically Sending an email using your new account 1 Touch 4 from the home screen and scroll to Email on the Communication tab to open a new blank message 2 Enter the recipient s address and write your message You can also attach images videos audio files and other file types 3 Touch Send email to send your email 40 LG GD900 User Guide TIP During an active Wi Fi connection
38. e right click it to select Remove in the context menu 5 Disconnect the USB cable from the mobile phone 6 Install Windows Media Player version 11 WMP 11 7 When WMP is successfully installed connect the mobile phone to your PC Transferring music using Windows Media Player 1 From the home screen select EH then scroll to Connectivity on the Settings tab 2 Select USB connection mode and choose Music sync 3 Connect your handset and PC using a compatible USB cable 4 When you try to connect the handset to your PC your handset will read Music Sync followed by Connected 5 The PC will prompt you to launch your preferred music management software 6 Select Windows Media Player 7 Go to the Sync Tab then drag and drop the music you wish to transfer to your handset into the Sync List pane 8 Click on Start Sync button This starts the transfer process Z WARNING Do not disconnect your phone during the transfer Ns wi NOTE Music Sync is only available for music contents Using iSync Install the iSync plug in install file which is supported by Macintosh and PCs and connect the phone via Bluetooth or USB To synchronise via Bluetooth set up a pairing between the Macintosh or PC and the phone If you want to set up via USB select the iSync menu in USB connection mode 87 88 PC Suite NOTE When using Bluetooth you have to select iSync on in option menu DivX Conv
39. e screen and selecting Groups This will bring up a list of all your groups From the main menu 1 Touch HH then touch Contacts on the Communication tab 2 Touch and Search E e TIP You can search by group by X Pi Adding a new contact 1 2 3 4 From the home screen touch T then select and then touch New contact button Choose whether to save the contact to Handset or USIM If you want to add a picture to the new contact touch Add picture Enter the first and last name of your new contact You do not have to enter both but you must enter at least one Enter up to five different numbers and assign a type to each of them choosing between Mobile Home Office Pager Fax VT and General Add an email address Assign the contact to one or more groups choosing between No group Family Friends Colleagues School and VIP 35 36 Contacts 8 You can also add a Ringtone Homepage Home address Company name Job title Company address Birthday Anniversary and a Memo 9 Touch fai to save the contact TIP You can create customised groups for your contacts See Creating a group XN Creating a group 1 From the home screen touch HH and then touch Contacts in the Communication tab 2 Touch Contacts on the top of the screen then touch Groups and select new group 3 Enter a name for the new group 4 Touch fai to save the group NOTE If you delete
40. e the video touch and resume recording by selecting e 8 Touch on the screen to stop recording LG GD900 User Guide After shooting a video A still image representing your video will appear on the screen The name of the video will be shown on the bottom of the screen along with four icons on the right hand side Touch to play the video Touch to send the photo as a Message Email Bluetooth See page 36 for Sending a message and page 103 for Sending and receiving your files using Bluetooth NOTE Additional cost may occur when MMS are downloaded when roaming Touch to use the image as wallpaper Touch to edit the name of the selected picture Touch to return to the previous menu Touch to delete the video you have just made and confirm by touching Yes The viewfinder will reappear Touch to shoot another video immediately Your current video will be saved Touch to view the saved videos and pictures gallery Adjusting the exposure The exposure defines the difference between light and dark areas in an image A low contrast image will appear foggy whereas a high contrast image will appear much sharper 1 Touch 2 Slide the exposure indicator along the bar towards J for a lower exposure and fuzzier image or towards fg fora higher contrast and sharper image 2 1 0 1 2 jin ae A Using the advanced settings Using the viewfinder touch Settings to ope
41. ect Connects to the desired AP from the AP search list If the AP is security type WEP or WPA PSK 2 enter the security key 2 Wi Fi network profile support 1 Wi Fi profile support how to connect to a frequently used AP or Hidden AP 1 If the AP does not appear in the search list you can connect to it by saving it as a profile 2 Saving the frequently used AP as a profile makes it easier to enter the Security key when connecting to an AP with that Security type 3 If the AP does not support DHCP you can connect to the AP using a static IP address 2 Description of each field in the Wi Fi profile 1 Network name SSID ID 2 Security type WEP WPA PSK 2 support 3 Security key saves the security key 4 IP DNS setting this allows you to set to Automatic or Static depending on whether the AP supports DHCP For Static enter the field value of the IP address and DNS server to use with the static IP address when connecting 3 How to save the Wi Fi profile 1 Select Saved networks from the Options menu then select New network and enter values into each field 2 It is possible to select and save the AP search list by selecting Wi Fi On and then Refresh Searching AP 3 After connecting to an AP with this Security type the profile will be saved automatically 3 How to obtain MAC address For setting up a connection in some wireless networks with MAC filter you may need to enter
42. en Handset and External 4 Choose recording mode between General and MMS 5 Touch Rec to begin recording 6 Touch to end recording c fy 05 09 Voice recorder JD 00 00 05 258 32 02 7 Ifyou want to re record the voice touch LG GD900 User Guide Sending the voice recording 1 Once you have finished recording you can send the audio clip by touching Send 2 Choose Message Email or Bluetooth If you choose Message or Email the recording will be added to the message which you can write and send it as normal If you choose Bluetooth your phone will search for a device to send the voice recording to Using your calculator 1 From the home screen select wel then scroll to Calculator on the Utilities tab 2 Touch the number keys to enter numbers 3 For simple calculations touch the function you require x or followed by 4 For more complex calculations touch and choose between sin cos tan deg log etc Converting a unit 1 From the home screen select FH then scroll to Tools on the Utilities tab 2 Select Unit converter 3 Choose whether you want to convert Currency Area Length Weight Temperature Volume or Velocity 4 Then select the unit and enter the value you would like to convert from 5 The corresponding values then will appear on the screen Using the stopwatch 1 From the home screen select ky then touch Utilities 2 Select Stopwatch 3 To
43. eo clip ss sssssssssssssessssssessses 75 Games and Applications sssss 75 Playing a JaMe ssssssssssssesssessoesssssoessssseess 75 Using the options Menu ssssssssesssssssss 75 Installing a Java game and application s esssesssessesessrosseosssesssessoosssresses 75 Use the M Toy Menu ssssssssssssssssssseseees 76 Flash CONTENS sssssssssssssssssssssssssssssessessees 76 Viewing an SWF SVG file s ssssssssssssssse 76 DOCUMENTS waiseiinantaientdinaninedunn 76 Viewing a fil ss ssssssssessessessssssessesseseessesssss 76 Transferring a file to your phone 76 E naoa 77 Creating a MOVIE sssssssessscccsssssssssesseee 77 MUSIC aiina innii inii 7 Transferring music onto your phone78 Playing a SOng ssssesssessssssesssessoesssssoessssseess 79 Creating a playlist ssssssssssscsssssseeee 79 Deleting a playliSt sssssssssssssssssssssesssss 80 Using the radio ssssssssssesssscssecsssssnssssseees 80 Searching for stations cccscccsesseeeee 80 Resetting channels ecseccccsccsssssnssssseees 81 Listening to the radiO sssssssssssssssssssss 81 LG GD900 User Guide Get organised BENE Cl A 83 Adding an event to your calendar 83 Changing your default calendar VIEW erence eeni ree EES n 83 Adding an item to your To Do list 84 Using the date finder s ssssssssessssssessesse 84 Setting your alarm cacssesssiscervesstsvesessereieas 85 Adding a Memo sssssssssssssssssssoessssssesssesee
44. er Guide es headset Learn more about your GD900 GD900 User Guide NOTE Always use genuine LG accessories e Failure to do this may invalidate your warranty e Accessories may vary in different regions 103 104 Network service The wireless phone described in this guide is approved for use on E GSM 900 DCS 1800 GSM 850 PCS 1900 and W CDMA networks A number of features included in this guide are called Network Services These are special services that you arrange through your wireless service provider Before you can take advantage of any of these Network Services you must subscribe to them through your service provider and obtain instructions for their use from your service provider DivX VOD registration Generate a DivX VOD registration code Please visit lt http vod divx com gt for registration and technical support LG GD900 User Guide Technical data General Product name GD900 System E GSM 900 DCS 1800 GSM 850 PCS 1900 WCDMA Ambient Temperatures Max 55 C discharging 45 C charging Min 10 C Declaration of Conformity c ectronics Suppliers Details Name LG Electronics Inc Address LG Twin Tower 20 Yeouido dong Yeongdeungpo gu Seoul Korea 150 721 Product Details Product Name E GSM 900 DCS 1800 GSM 850 PCS 1900 Quad Band and WCDMA Terminal Equipment Model Name sea 0168 LG Applicable Standards Details R amp TTE
45. erter Install the DivX converter which is supplied on the same CD as the PC Sync software DivX will convert media files on your PC to a format that lets you upload them and view them on your phone Once installed select DivX from the Program Files on your PC then DivX converter followed by Converter Use the arrows in the application to change the conversion format to Mobile If you right click on the application box and select Preferences you can change the location where the converted files are saved Drag and drop the files into the application for initial analysis Then select Convert for the process to begin When the process is LG GD900 User Guide complete a Conversion complete pop up will be displayed ABOUT DIVX VIDEO DivX is a digital video format created by DivX Inc This is an official DivX Certified device that plays DivX video Visit www divx com for more information and software tools to convert your files into DivX video ABOUT DIVX VIDEO ON DEMAND This DivX Certified device must be registered in order to play DivX Video on Demand VOD content To generate the registration code locate the DivX VOD section in the device setup menu Go to vod divx com with this code to complete the registration process and learn more about DivX VOD The web Browser Browser gives you a fast full colour world of games music news sport entertainment and loads more straight to your mobile phone
46. files your Bluetooth must be set to On See Changing your Bluetooth settings below for more information 2 A message will prompt you to accept the file from the sender Touch Yes to receive the file 3 You will see where the file has been saved and choose to View the file or Use as Files will usually be saved to the appropriate folder in My stuff LG GD900 User Guide Changing your Bluetooth settings 1 From the home screen select di then scroll to Bluetooth on the Settings tab 2 Touch B Make your changes to My device information Enter a name for your GD900 My device visibility Choose to be Visible Hidden or Visible for 1 min Remote SIM mode on Activate the remote SIM mode iSync on Choose to activate on iSync Supported services See options to use Bluetooth in a ssociation with different services Delete Choose to delete the selected profile Delete all Choose to delete all profiles Pairing with another Bluetooth device By pairing your GD900 with another device you can set up a passcode protected connection This makes pairing more secure 1 Check that your Bluetooth is On You can change your visibility using the Settings menu 2 Touch Search 3 Your GD900 will search for Bluetooth devices When the search is completed Refresh will appear on the screen 4 Choose the device you want to pair with and enter a passcode then touch OK 5 Your phone will then connect to the ot
47. ging your phone settings 99 Changing your touch settings 100 Changing your connectivity SEINO Seen aren a 100 Using memory MANAGES cess 102 Using flight MOdE sssssssssssseeseseeeeeeees 103 Sending and receiving files using DIU CLO OU s 103 Changing your Bluetooth settings 104 Pairing with another Bluetooth Using a Bluetooth headset 105 Wi tl decree ES 106 Software Update ssssssssesssssesssssen 108 Accessories viscssssessessssesssssssecsceees 109 Network S rvViCe s 110 Technical data 110 Guidelines Guidelines for safe and efficient USS sosesescatcsarrviesestscatavsnsaseacn ances 112 Trouble Shooting ss ssssssssssssssssssesssess 118 Getting to know your phone Power key Turns the phone on off Earpiece Proximity Sensor Inner camera End key e Rejects a call e Press once to return to the home screen Multi tasking key Send key Dials a phone number and answers incoming calls Battery release button eo N WARNING Putting a heavy object on the phone or sitting on it can damage its LCD and touch screen functionality Do not cover the protection film on proximity sensor of LCD It can be caused the malfunction of sensor LG GD900 User Guide Handsfree or Stereo earphone connector Charger Data cable USB cable TIP Before connecting the USB cable wait until the phone has powered up and has
48. has already saved this information You can add new access points using this menu USB connection mode Synchronise your GD900 using the LG PC Suite software to copy files from your phone See page 89 for more information on synchronisation TV out Choose PAL or NTSC when connecting your GD900 to a TV DivX VOD registration This menu is used to generate a DivX VOD registration code Please visit http vod divx com to register and for 95 sbulnas O Ov Settings technical support Packet data conn Set the packet data connection Browser setting Set the values related to the browser Streaming settings Your network operator has already saved this information You can edit it if you want to make changes Java settings Allows you to set profiles for connections made by Java programs and to view certificates Using memory manager Your GD900 has three available memories the phone itself the SIM Card and an external memory card which you may need to purchase separately You can use memory manager to determine how each memory is used and see how much space is available From the home screen select is then scroll to Phone settings on LG GD900 User Guide the Settings tab Select Memory Manager Handset common memory 1 2 View the memory available on your GD900 for MMS Email Java applications and others Handset multimedia memory View the memory for multimedia contents such
49. he camera will take shots in quick succession Using the advanced settings From the viewfinder touch K to open all advanced settings options You can change the camera setting by scrolling the wheel After selecting the option touch the OK button Switch to For self portraits switch to the LG GD900 s inner camera You can also switch between camera mode and video camera mode Image size Change the size of the photo to save memory space or to take an appropriately sized picture for a contact See Changing the image size on page 51 Colour effect Choose a colour tone to use on your new photo See Choosing a colour effect on page 52 White balance Choose between Auto Incandescent Sunny Fluorescent and Cloudy Timer The self timer allows you to set a delay after the shutter is pressed Select Off 3 seconds 5 seconds or 10 seconds This is ideal if you want to be included in a photo Shot mode Choose the normal or continuous shot mode 49 50 Camera ISO The ISO rating determines the sensitivity of the camera s light sensor The higher the ISO the more sensitive the camera will be This is useful in darker conditions when you can not use the flash Select the ISO value from Auto 100 200 400 800 and 1600 Image quality Choose between Super fine Fine and Normal The finer the quality the sharper the photo However the file size will increase as a result which means you ll be
50. her device on which you will need to enter the same passcode 6 Your passcode protected Bluetooth connection is now ready Using a Bluetooth headset 1 Check that your Bluetooth is On 2 Follow the instructions that came with your headset to put it in pairing mode and pair your devices 3 The headset will be automatically switched to Headset profile 4 Touch Ask before connection or Always connect TIP See page 30 for details on BT answer mode so that you can control how you answer calls when your Bluetooth headset is connected 99 100 Wi Fi Wireless Manager allows you to manage Internet connections per Wi Fi Wireless LAN on your device It allows the phone to connect to local wireless networks or access the Internet wirelessly Wi Fi is faster and has a greater range than Bluetooth wireless technology and can be used for fast emailing and Internet browsing NOTE The GD900 supports WEP WPA PSK 2 encryption and not EAP WPS encryption If your Wi Fi service provider or network administrator sets encryption for network security fill in the key in the pop up window If encryption is not set this pop up window will not be shown You can obtain the key from your Wi Fi service provider or network administrator LG GD900 User Guide 1 How to set up Wi Fi 1 Touch Wi Fi from the Settings tab and turn Wi Fi on 2 AP Access Point Search Searches which AP it can connect to 3 AP Conn
51. hoose the track you want to add to your video 4 The original audio track on your video will be erased 5 Ifthe audio is shorter than the video choose whether to play it Once or to Repeat it 6 Replace the existing file or save as a new file Adding live sound to your video 1 Open the video you want to edit touch option key 2 Select BEIS and choose Live 3 Set the sound value to original sound or recording sound Q 00 0235 00 05 14 s E a e lt Reset Audio mixing ratio OK 50 50 4 r gt Recording sound P s Original sound p Changing the video speed 1 Open the video you want to edit touch option key 2 Select BEIS and choose Time scaling 3 Select one of the options This can vary depending on the frame rate 4 Replace the original file or save as a new file Adding a dimming effect 1 Open the video you want to edit touch option key 2 Select II and choose Dimming Effect 3 Your video will now fade in at the start and fade out at the end 4 Replace the original file or save as a new file 67 68 Multimedia You can store multimedia files in your phone s memory so you have easy access to all your pictures sounds videos and games You can also save your files to a memory card Using a memory card allows you to free up space in your phone s memory To access the Multimedia menu touch Hd select My stuff from Multimedia ta
52. itch off the phone in any area where you are required by special regulations For example do not use your phone in hospitals as it may affect sensitive medical equipment e Do not handle the phone with wet hands while it is being charged It may cause an electric shock and can seriously damage your phone Do not to charge a handset near flammable material as the handset can become hot and create a fire hazard Use a dry cloth to clean the exterior of the unit do not use solvents such as benzene thinner or alcohol Do not charge the phone when it is on soft furnishings The phone should be charged in a well ventilated area 107 Guidelines for safe and efficient use e Do not subject this unit to Efficient phone operation excessive smoke or dust f Electronics devices Do not keep the phone next to credit cards or transport tickets it can affect the information on the magnetic strips All mobile phones may get interference which could affect performance Do not use your mobile phone near medical equipment without requesting permission Avoid placing the phone over pacemakers for example in your e Do not tap the screen with a sharp object as it may damage the phone Do not expose the phone to liquid or moisture breast pocket e Use the accessories like earphones Some hearing aids might be cautiously Do not touch the disturbed by mobile phones antenna unnecessarily eer
53. match Function cannot be set Calls not available Phone cannot be switched on 112 Possible causes There is no SIM card in the phone or it is inserted incorrectly Signal weak Outside GSM network area To change a security code you will need to confirm the new code by entering it again Not supported by Service Provider or registration required Dialling error New SIM card inserted Charge limit reached On Off key not pressed long enough Battery empty Battery contacts dirty LG GD900 User Guide Possible Solutions Make sure the SIM card is correctly inserted Move towards a window or into an open area Check the service provider coverage map Contact your Service Provider Contact your Service Provider New network not authorised Check for new restrictions Contact Service Provider or reset limit with PIN 2 Press the On Off key down for at least two seconds Keep charger attached for a longer time Clean the contacts Message Charging error Phone loses network Number not permitted Possible causes Battery totally empty Temperature out of range Contact problem No mains voltage Charger defective Wrong charger Battery defective Signal too weak The Fixed dial number function is on Possible Solutions Charge battery Make sure the ambient temperature is right wait for a while and then charge again Check the power supply and connection
54. ming the length of the video 1 Open the video you want to edit touch option key 2 Select BEIS and choose Trim Multi trim 3 Touch gt and set the new start and end points using Trim fi 4 Touch to confirm you are satisfied with the new cut 5 Touch or alternatively touch to return to the gallery and discard the changes 01 02 35 02 05 14 j LG GD900 User Guide Merging two videos 1 Open the video you want to edit touch option key 2 Select BEIS and choose Video merge 3 The My videos folder will open Choose the video you want to merge 4 Touch and slide the photo to move it to the end or the beginning of the video 5 Touch Preview to choose how to merge the videos together Movie editor gt Merge File name 4 Duration 00 00 40 File name 1 Duration 00 00 40 Total 00 01 20 6 Press Save then New file to save the new merged video Replace the existing file or save as a new file 7 Repeat these steps to merge Adding text to a video more videos 1 Open the video you want to edit touch option key 2 Select MRIN and select Text overlay Merging a photo with a video 1 Open the video you want to edit touch 2 option key 2 Select BEI and choose Image merge 3 Touch gt and pause playback for setting the start point for text appearance 3 The My images folder will open Choose the photo you want to move into your video and touch Select
55. n all the advanced settings options You can adjust the video camera setting by scrolling the wheel After selecting the option touch the OK button Switch to Switch to your LG GD900 s inner camera to record yourself on video See Using the inner video camera on page 59 for details Video size Change the size of the video to save memory space See 55 56 Video camera Changing the video image size on page 58 Scene mode Choose between Auto or Night mode Colour effect Choose a colour tone to use on your new view See Choosing a colour tone on page 59 White balance The white balance ensures any white parts of your video are realistic To enable your camera to adjust the white balance correctly you may need to determine the light conditions Choose between Auto Incandescent Sunny Fluorescent or Cloudy Video quality Choose between Super fine Fine and Normal The finer the quality the sharper the video will be The file size will increase as a result meaning you ll be able to store fewer videos in the phone s memory LG GD900 User Guide Duration Set a duration limit for your video Choose between Normal and MMS to limit the maximum size to send as an MMS TIP If you choose MMS duration choosing a lower image quality will enable you to shoot a longer video Memory in use Choose whether to save your videos to the Handset memory or to the External memory Voice
56. nto place 2 LG GD900 User Guide Charging your phone Slide back the cover of the charger connector on the side of your GD900 Insert the charger and plug it into a mains electricity socket Your GD900 must be charged until the Battery full message appears on the screen NOTE The battery must be fully charged initially to improve battery lifetime Disregard the first Battery full message and keep the phone on charge overnight or for up to 14 hours Memory card Installing a memory card You can expand the available memory space on your phone by using a memory card NOTE A memory card is an optional accessory Slide the memory card into the slot at the top until it clicks into place Make sure the gold contact area is facing downwards Z WARNING Slide into the memory card to the slot otherwise the card can be damaged lt 14 LG GD900 User Guide Formatting the memory card Your memory card may already be formatted If it isn t you will need to format it before you can start to use it NOTE All files get deleted while formatting 1 From the home screen select HH and choose Phone settings from the Settings tab 2 Scroll and touch Memory manager then scroll and select External memory 3 Touch Format and then confirm your choice 4 Enter the password if one has been set The card will then be formatted and ready to use NOTE If there
57. of the contact using key pad and touch Voice call the touchpad You can also or tap m create new contacts and edit To make a video call to this existing ones number touch Video Call after entering the number Touch to access the Touch to open the full Top Messaging menu From here menu which is divided into you can create a new SMS four categories LG GD900 User Guide Touch screen The controls on the GD900 touch screen change dynamically depending on the task you are carrying out Opening Applications To open any Application simply touch its icon Auto scan 9 107 5 e Station infom Scrolling Drag from side to side to scroll On some screens such as web pages you can also scroll up or down OIS ae Contacts pee t Browser Messaging NOA a s 21 Your home screen Zooming In or Out When viewing photos web pages emails or maps you can zoom in and out Pinch your fingers together or slide them apart 22 LG GD900 User Guide Transparent Touchpad For example if you draw O on Make the most of your Transparent the Transparent Touchpad it will Touchpad instantly go to Email 1 Touchpad Shortcut You can 2 Easy click You can click on the assign a symbol for the most Transparent Touchpad without commonly used menus covering the main screen while Assign a symbol to each shortcut using the Web Browser so you can instantly access your favourite functions
58. omated way that is easier than checking manually The user subscribes to a feed by entering its link into the reader or by clicking an RSS icon in a browser that starts the subscription process The reader checks the user s subscribed feeds regularly for new content and downloads any updates that it finds LG GD900 User Guide Accessing a saved page 1 From the home screen select cti then scroll to Browser on the Communication tab 2 Select Saved pages 3 Select the page you want to view and it will open Viewing your browser history 1 From the home screen select cti then scroll to Browser on the Communication tab Select History 2 The web pages you have accessed recently will be displayed To access any of these pages simply select it Changing web browser Using the USB cable settings 1 Ensure you have the LG PC Suite 1 From the home screen select H9 installed on your PC then scroll to Connectivity on 2 Connect your GD900 and your PC the Settings tab using the USB cable and launch the LG PC Suite software 3 Click Communication on your Appearance settings Cache PC Then click Settings and select Cookies Security or Reset Modem settings 4 Choose LG Mobile USB Modem and select OK It will now appear on the screen 5 Click Connect and your PC will 2 Select Browser settings 3 You can edit the Profiles 4 You can simply set these on or off by touching the switch icon Using your phone as
59. on page 102 for more information Reset settings Restores all settings to their factory defaults Handset information View GD900 technical information Changing your phone settings Use the freedom of adapting the GD900 to your own preferences 1 From the home screen select FH then scroll to Phone settings on the Settings tab 2 Select a menu from the list below Date amp Time Adjust your date and time settings or choose to auto update the time when travelling or for daylight saving Power save Choose to switch the value power saving settings to On or OFF LG GD900 User Guide Changing your touch settings From the home screen select ms then scroll to Phone settings on Settings tab Touch vibration Change the type of vibration Vibration Vibration 1 2 3 Vibration volume Controls the strength of vibration Touch sound Change the tone when touching the screen Sound Sound 1 2 3 Volume Controls the volume of tone Changing your connectivity settings Your connectivity settings have already been set up by your network operator so you can use your new phone immediately To Use this menu to change your settings From the home screen select ti then scroll to Connectivity on Settings tab Network selection Your GD900 will connect automatically to your preferred network Internet profile Set the profiles for connecting to the internet Access points Your network operator
60. on to directly download LG PC Suite program from website 6 Click on the LG PC Suite Installer which will appear on your screen Connecting your phone and PC 1 Select PC Suite mode in Connectivity menu and then connect the USB cable to your phone and your PC 2 LG PC Suite will be automatically activated on your PC Caution If LG PC Suite is not activated automatically in your PC please check your CD ROM setting on PC 3 Your phone and PC are now connected Backing up and restoring your phone s information 1 Connect your phone to your PC as outlined above 2 Click on the Backup icon and select Backup or Restore 3 Choose whether to back up Contents Data and or Phonebook Schedule Todo Memo Data Select the location you want to back up the information to or restore it from Click OK 4 Your information will be backed up Viewing phone files on your PC 1 Connect your phone to your PC as outlined above 2 Click on the Manage Files icon 3 All the documents flash contents images audio files and videos you have saved on your phone will be displayed on the screen in the LG Phone folder TIP Viewing the contents of your phone on your PC helps you to arrange files organise documents and remove content you no longer need Synchronising your contacts 1 Connect the phone to your PC 2 Click on the Contacts icon 3 Your PC will now import and display all the contacts saved on
61. ou want to take a picture of 3 Press the capture button lightly and a focus box will appear in the centre of the viewfinder screen 4 Position the phone so you can see the photo subject in the focus box 5 When the focus box turns green the camera has focused on your Subject 6 Press the capture button and hold it down TIP Face Tracking This automatically detects and focuses on human faces to help you take clearer pictures Ns LG GD900 User Guide Once you ve taken the photo Your captured photo will appear on the screen The image name is shown with four icons on the right hand side Touch to send the photo as a Message Email Bluetooth or Blogger See page 36 for Sending a message and page 103 for Sending and receiving your files using Bluetooth NOTE Additional cost may occur when MMS are downloaded when roaming Touch to use the image as wallpaper Touch to edit the name of the selected picture Edit Touch to edit the image using various tools Touch to return to the previous menu Touch to delete the image Touch to take another photo immediately Your current photo will be saved Touch to view a gallery of your saved photos Using the flash The default flash setting is auto but there are other options 1 Select from the left side of the viewfinder to enter the flash sub menu 2 There are three flash options Auto Your camera will a
62. ough to pick up on a light firm touch e Use the tip of your finger to touch the option you require Be careful not to touch any other keys e When the screen light is off either press the power key or hold down the Unlock Lock key on the touch screen to return the home screen e Whenever your GD900 is not in use it will return to the lock screen 17 Your home screen Customising the home screen 1 Shortcut home screen 2 Widget home screen active 3 Contact home screen 4 Multimedia home screen e Home screen customisation For each type of home screen you are able to add and remove objects by pressing amp holding your finger on the screen or if already added a touching and holding one of the objects PRESS amp HOLD this object LG GD900 User Guide Get in touch with your GD900 The User Interface is based on four types of Homescreens To swap between the home screens just wipe quickly over display from left to right or from right to left ao Sbe 3 def ai Fs 5 y 7 NOTE Use flicking to navigate without disturbing the display area Your home screen Quick keys The quick keys on your home screen provide easy one touch access to the functions you use the most Touch to bring up the touch Touch to open your contacts AMY dialling pad which lets To search for the number you make a call Enter the you want to call Enter the number using the normal name
63. oved 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 othe
64. r rights which vary from country to country
65. ra 4 To return to the main camera touch io and then select Swap camera and select Main Viewing your saved photos 1 You can access your saved photos from within the camera mode Just touch and your gallery will appear on the screen Video camera Getting to know the viewfinder Open the slide to use the Outer Camera Back Touch here to return to the home screen Start recording Gallery Touch this icon to view the gallery Exposure See Adjusting the Exposure on page 57 Recording speed Flash status Set or turn off the flash Settings Touch this icon to open the settings menu See Using the advanced settings on page 57 for details TIP You can close all shortcut options to give a clearer viewfinder screen Just touch the centre of the viewfinder once To recall the options touch the screen again 53 54 Video camera Shooting a quick video 1 Press and hold down the camera key on the right side of the phone 2 Then touch io and then select Switch to in the view finder in camera mode to switch to video mode Or you can enter this menu directly by touching Video camera 3 The video camera s viewfinder will appear on the screen 4 Holding the phone horizontally point the lens towards the subject of the video 5 Press the capture button once to start recording 6 Rec will appear at the bottom of the viewfinder with a timer showing the length of the video 7 To paus
66. registered on the i network Volume keys e When the screen is idle key tone volume e During a call earpiece volume e When playing a track controls volume continuously Camera key e Go to the camera menu directly by pressing and holding the key Open view SIM card socket Battery cover Flash light Memory card socket Camera lens Battery release button 10 LG GD900 User Guide Installing the SIM and battery 1 Remove the battery cover WARNING Do not remove Use your thumbnail to open the the battery when the phone battery release button on the is switched on as this may bottom of the phone and lift off damage the phone the battery cover Z WARNING Do not remove the battery cover when using Wi Fi or Bluetooth The antenna is mounted on the battery cover 2 Remove the battery Hold the top edge of the battery and lift it away from the battery compartment Installing the SIM and battery 3 Install the SIM card 4 Install the battery Slide the SIM card into the SIM Insert the top of the battery card holder Make sure the gold into the top edge of the battery contact area on the card is facing compartment first Ensure that downwards To remove the SIM the battery contacts align with card gently push it until it clicks the phone s terminals Press the Gently pull it out bottom of the battery down until it clips i
67. s sssssssssssssrssesssessesssrssesss 41 Using emMoticOnS sssssssesssssesssesssseressessss 42 Changing your text message SENO S eee ee cee arene ere errr 42 Changing your multimedia message SEEING een ere ee ea 43 Changing your other settings 44 Get creative CCAIR hee sese eatin N eshesteneeneectesoopees 45 Taking a QUICK photo ss sssssssssssssesssssseses 45 Once you ve taken the photo 46 Getting to know the viewfinder 47 Using the flash sssssssssssssssssssssesseseseseeees 48 Adjusting the CXPOSULE sssssssseseseees 48 Taking a CONTINUOUS shot sssssssssssssss 49 Using the advanced settingsS 49 Changing the image SIZE ssssessssesecseee 51 Choosing a colour eff ct ss ssssssssess 52 Using the inner CaMELA cssssssssseeeees 52 Viewing your Saved photos 0000 53 Video CANETA sscctsccscsecussileasenrenianiieien 54 Shooting a quick video ssssseseeseeseseee 54 After shooting a video sssssssssssssssesse 55 Getting to know the viewfinder 56 Adjusting the CXPOSULE ssssssssesesseees 57 Using the advanced settingsS 57 Changing the video image size 58 Choosing a colour tONE sssssessesesseseee 59 Using the inner video camera 59 Watching your saved videos s s s 60 Watching your videos on TV sssssss 60 Your photos and videos sss ssesssssesse 61 Viewing your photos and
68. s that include safety margins designed to assure the safety of all persons regardless of age and health e While there may be differences between the SAR levels of various LG phone models they are all designed to meet the relevant guidelines for exposure to radio waves LG GD900 User Guide e The SAR limit recommended by the International Commission on Non lonizing Radiation Protection ICNIRP is 2W kg averaged over 10g of tissue e The highest SAR value for this model phone tested by DASY4 for use at the ear is 0 602 W kg 10g and when worn on the body is 0 646 W Kg 10g e SAR data information for residents in countries regions that have adopted the SAR limit recommended by the Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers IEEE which is 1 6 W kg averaged over 1g of tissue Product care and maintenance Z WARNING Only use batteries chargers and accessories approved for use with this particular phone model The use of any other types may invalidate any approval or warranty applying to the phone and may be dangerous Do not disassemble this unit Take it to a qualified service technician when repair work is required e Keep away from electrical appliances such as TVs radios and personal computers e The unit should be kept away from heat sources such as radiators or cookers Do not drop e Do not subject this unit to mechanical vibration or shock e Sw
69. setting 1 Touch HH and choose Call settings in the Settings tab 2 Touch Common settings This lets you change the following settings Call reject Slide the switch left for ON You can touch the Reject list to choose all calls specific contacts or groups or calls from unregistered numbers i e not in your contacts Send my number Choose whether to display your number on an outgoing call Auto redial Slide the switch left for ON or right for OFF Minute minder Slide the switch left to ON to hear a tone every minute during a call BT answer mode Select Hands free to be able to answer a call using a Bluetooth headset or LG GD900 User Guide select Handset to press a handset key to answer a call Save new number Select ON or OFF to save a new number Changing your video call settings 1 From the home screen touch H and scroll to Call settings in the Settings tab Touch Video call settings and select the settings for your video calls Decide whether to use still image then select one and or switch on the mirror to see yourself on screen when making a video call Contacts Searching for a contact There are two ways to search for a contact From the home screen 1 From the home screen touch 4 to open your Contacts Touch and enter the contact name using the key pad 2 Touch Video call or Voice call or the amp key to place the call touching the Contacts tab at the top of th
70. sic from Multimedia Tab From here you can access a number of folders All tracks Contains all the songs you have on your phone Favorites Contains the songs you have saved as favourites Artists Browse your music collection by artist Albums Browse your music collection by album Genres Browse your music collection by genre Transferring music onto your phone The easiest way to transfer music onto your phone is via Bluetooth or the data cable You can also use LG PC Suite see page 89 for details To transfer music using Bluetooth 1 Make sure both devices have Bluetooth switched on and are connected to each other 2 Select the music file on the other device and select send via Bluetooth 3 When the file is sent you will have to accept it on your phone by touching Yes 4 The file should appear in Music gt All tracks Playing a song 1 Touch di then select Music from the Multimedia tab 2 Touch All tracks 3 Select the song you want to play then touch 4 Touch m to pause the song 5 Touch cl to skip to the next song 6 Touch ci to go back to the previous song 7 Touch to return to the Music menu To change the volume while listening to music touch fa WJ Or make a clockwise touch wheel on the Transparent Touchpad to turn up the volume and an anti clockwise one to turn down the volume You need to activate the volume indicator first by touching cD 75 76 Multimedia
71. ssess the light available for a good picture and use the flash as necessary Always off The camera will never flash This is useful if you want to save battery power Always on The camera will always flash 3 When you touch the option you want the flash menu will automatically close allowing you to take a picture immediately 4 The flash status icon in the viewfinder will change based on the new flash mode 47 48 Camera Adjusting the exposure The exposure defines the difference between light and dark areas in an image A low contrast image will appear foggy whereas a high contrast image will appear much sharper 1 Touch f 2 Slide the contrast indicator along the bar towards J for a lower exposure and hazier image or towards fgg for a higher exposure and a sharper image Or make a clockwise touch wheel on the Transparent Touchpad for higher exposure and an anti clockwise one for lower exposure You need to activate the contrast indicator first by touching Adjusting the zoom You can also zoom in or zoom out Just make a clockwise touch wheel on the Transparent Touchpad to zoom in and an anti clockwise one to zoom out LG GD900 User Guide Taking a continuous shot 1 From the viewfinder touch o to open all advanced settings options and select Shot mode and Continuous shot 2 Position the subject in the viewfinder and press the capture button as if taking a normal photo 3 T
72. t disassemble or short circuit the battery pack e Keep the metal contacts of the battery pack clean e Replace the battery when it no longer provides acceptable performance The battery pack maybe recharged hundreds of times until it needs replacing e Recharge the battery if it has not been used for a long time to maximize usability Do not expose the battery charger to direct sunlight or use it in high humidity such as in the bathroom Do not leave the battery in hot or cold places this may deteriorate the battery performance e There is risk of explosion if the battery is replaced by an incorrect type e Dispose of used batteries according to the manufacturer s instructions Please recycle when possible Do not dispose as household waste If you need to replace the battery take it to the nearest authorized LG Electronics service point or dealer for assistance e Always unplug the charger from the wall socket after the phone is fully charged to save unnecessary power consumption of the charger Actual battery life will depend on network configuration product settings usage patterns battery and environmental conditions 111 Trouble Shooting This chapter lists some problems you might encounter while using your phone Some problems require you to call your service provider but most are easy for you to correct yourself Message SIM error No network connection Codes do not
73. tab 2 Touch Games or Applications menu 3 Touch Launch button to launch a game or an application Using the options menu Within Games and Application folders the following options are available e New folder Create a folder within Games or Applications e Sort by Sort the games and applications by Date Name Size or Memory e Memory manager View the memory status handset or external memory e Folder info View the folder information LG GD900 User Guide Installing a Java game and application 1 Touch EH then select My stuff on the Multimedia tab 2 Ifyou insert new memory card touch External Memory menu 3 Select the file jad or jar you want to install and touch Install Use the M Toy menu M Toy contains preloaded flash games which use the integrated motion sensor Flash contents The Flash contents folder contains all of your default and downloaded SWF files Viewing an SWF SVG file 1 Touch HH then select My stuff from Multimedia tab 2 Touch Flash contents 3 Select the file you want to view Documents This is possible with your Excel PowerPoint Word Text and pdf files Viewing a file 1 Touch H then select My stuff from Multimedia tab 2 Touch Documents 3 Select a document and touch View Transferring a file to your phone Bluetooth is probably the easiest way of transferring a file from your computer to your phone You can also use LG PC Suite via your syn
74. tacts list so the picture is displayed when they call you Start up image Set an image to appear when you switch the phone on Shut down image Set an image to appear when you switch the phone off Outgoing call image Set an image to appear during outgoing calls Incoming call image Set an image to appear during incoming calls Printing an image 1 Touch HH then select My stuff from Multimedia tab 2 Touch My images 3 Select an image and touch 2 4 Touch Print then choose between Bluetooth and PictBridge 69 70 Multimedia Moving or copying an image An image can be moved or copied between the phone memory and the memory card You may want to do this to clear some space in one of the memories or to safeguard your images against loss 1 Touch H then select My stuff from Multimedia tab 2 Touch My images 3 Touch B 4 Select Move or Copy Creating a slide show If you want to view all the images on your phone you can create a slide show to save you having to open and close each individual image 1 Touch HH then select My stuff from Multimedia tab 2 Touch My images 3 Touch 2 then Slide show LG GD900 User Guide Checking your memory status You can check to see how much memory space you have used and how much you have left 1 Touch EH then select My stuff from Multimedia tab 2 Touch My images 3 Touch 2 then Memory manager Sounds The My sounds folder con
75. tains Downloaded sounds Default sounds and Voice recordings From here you can manage or send sounds or set them as ringtones Using a sound 1 Touch H then select My stuff from Multimedia tab 2 Touch My sounds 3 Select Default sounds or Download sound 4 Select a sound and touch the play icon It will start to play 5 You can use the sound for various tones by selecting the Use as menu 6 Choose between Voice ringtone Video ringtone and Message tone Videos The My videos folder shows a list of videos you have downloaded or recorded on your phone Watching a video 1 Touch H then select My stuff on the Multimedia tab 2 Touch My videos 3 Select a video to play amp Xvid video format playback to ensure greater content availability Refer to page 93 for detail TIP GD900 supports both DivX NOTE The TV output cable is available for purchase separately Sending a video clip 1 Select a video and touch 2 Touch Send and choose between Message Email Bluetooth and YouTube 3 If you choose Message or Email your video clip will be attached to the message which you can write and send as normal If you choose Bluetooth your phone will search for a device to send the video to Games and Applications You can download new games and applications to your phone to keep you enjoy 7 72 Multimedia Playing a game 1 Touch ti then select Games amp Apps on the Multimedia
76. to the phone Check the battery contacts and clean them if necessary Plug in to a different socket or check the voltage If the charger does not warm up replace it Only use original LG accessories Replace battery Reconnection to another service provider is automatic Check settings 113 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 2 3 4 5 6 7 The limited warranty for the product extends the warranty period beginning on the date of purchase of the product 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 This warranty is good only to the original purchaser during the warranty period but limited to certain country if specified 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 Upon request from LG or their designated service agent the consumer must provide information
77. uch Start to begin timing 4 Touch Lap if you want to record a lap time 5 Touch Stop to end the timer 6 Touch Reset to start the time again Adding a city to your world clock 1 From the home screen select ms and scroll to World clock in the Utilities tab 2 Touch Add city Choose continent and select the city from the Map Or touch and touch List Start typing the name of the city you require and it will be displayed on the screen 3 Touch the city to select it This will add it to your World time list 83 84 PC Suite You can synchronise your PC with your phone This will ensure all your important details and dates match and also act as a back up to help your mind at ease TIP To do this you will need to install the PC Suite application provided on the CD ROM or available as a download from http update lgmobile com From www lgmobile com PRODUCTS gt Manual amp Software gt Go to Manual amp S W L Download Section Installing the LG PC Suite on your computer 1 From the home screen touch EH then scroll to Connectivity on the Settings tab 2 Touch USB connection mode 3 Connect handset and PC via USB cable and wait for a while 4 Installation guide message will be displayed LG GD900 User Guide Caution If installation guide message is not displayed in your PC please check your CD ROM setting on Windows 5 Insert the supplied CD or click download butt
78. use TIP You can change a video shot in colour to black and white or sepia but you cannot change a video shot in black and white or sepia to colour So Using the inner video camera Your LG GD900 has an inner 320x240 camera for both video calls and recording videos LG GD900 User Guide 1 To switch to the inner camera touch Beg then select Swap camera and select Secondary 2 After a few seconds you ll see yourself in the viewfinder To start recording the image press the capture button as normal and press it again to stop recording 3 After you have shot the video you ll be offered all the options available for a video shot using the main camera 4 To return to the main camera touch eg and select Swap camera and select Main TIP You can still alter the image size colour effect white balance and quality by touching Settings in the same way as when using the main camera Watching your saved videos 1 Inthe viewfinder touch 2 Your gallery will appear on the screen 3 Touch a video once to bring it to the front of the gallery It start to play automatically Watching your videos on TV Connect your GD900 to your TV using the TV output cable NOTE The TV output cable is available for purchase separately f TIP All formats except 320x240 and 176x144 are compatible with playing the video through a TV 59 60 Your photos and videos Viewing your photos and
79. videos 61 Using zoom when viewing a video or Adjusting the volume when viewing a E E o EEA E AA E E 61 Setting a photo as wallpaper 62 Editing your photoS ss sssssssssssessssssssssss 62 Adding text to a Photo 64 Adding an effect to a photo sssss 64 Cropping a PhOtO ssssssssrssiisnisssssssssssssnisis 64 Adding a colour accent to a photo 65 Swapping colours in a photo 65 Editing your videoS ss s ssessesssesssssessesses 66 Trimming the length of the video 66 Merging two videos ssssssssssseeesesseees 66 Merging a photo with a video 67 Adding text to a video ssssssssssessssssess 67 Overlaying a photo saasscctessescsccassesterees sive 68 Adding a soundtrack to your video 69 Adding live sound to your video 69 Changing the video speed ssssss 70 Adding a dimming effect ssssssssssssse 70 Multimedi ds csessesasiersensesteamitenntnneatienan 71 PICCUTES isisssieesessisiainierasteiaisiasaserdatesistresisiaae 71 My images options Men 71 Sending a photo s ssssssssssessesssesseoseessessees 71 Using an IMage ssssssssssssesssssessssessserosseesss 72 Printing an IMa9e s sssssssssssesssseesssrsssssssess 72 Moving or copying an image 73 Creating a slide SHOW ssssssssssesseseseessen 73 Checking your memory status 13 Contents SON aeaa 74 Using a Sound lt ccsumacmazannuannoannn 74 MOCOS saren ENa 74 Sending a vid
80. with simple finger gestures mm 07 06 Touchpad shortcuts 2e Browse with mouse pointer 23 24 Your home screen 3 Touch wheel Adjust the volume or brightness by drawing gt and on the Transparent Touchpad in Music and Gallery You can also zoom in or zoom out by drawing lt gt or on the Transparent Touchpad in Camera mode Video Camera mode Divx Playback the Internet Web Browser and the Photo gallery Zoom in out 4 Handwriting Use your finger to write information on the Transparent Touchpad without covering the main screen In Handwriting mode you simply write on the screen and your GD900 will convert your handwriting into your message LG GD900 User Guide If you select capital letter mode ABC letters you type will be inserted as capital letters even if you write in small letters and vice versa Touch A and Touch Bij You can write on the screen with your finger Letter Strokes fe SS ca tot as gt 60606 p Epe Letter Strokes Punctuation marks Q QAAaGT Mark Strokes R RRT Full stop RT T TT v N u Numbers V VV W Ww Vy Iw Number Strokes X wx O N 1 FEITE Z Z Z 3 33 B p 4 EEE 5 Sh OS Accented characters F E Accent Strokes 7 7 QM Fp Space e 8 5 S 8 amp 9 G99 Backspace s Enter 1 Your home screen
81. you can save what you ve done in this folder Threaded box Messages SMS exchanged with another party can be displayed in chronological order so that you can conveniently see an overview of your conversation My Folders Create folders to store your messages Using templates Create templates for the SMS and MMS messages you send most often There are already some templates on the phone which you can edit 1 When writing a new message you can enter Templates from Insert in the options menu 2 Choose Text templates or Multimedia templates You can add edit delete or delete all templates To edit a message select it amend it and touch LG GD900 User Guide Save template Using emoticons Liven up your messages using emoticons There are some commonly used emoticons already on your phone 1 When writing anew message you can enter Emoticons from Insert in the options menu 2 You can add a new emoticon by touching New emoticon Changing your text message settings Your GD900 message settings are pre defined so you can send messages immediately These settings can be changed based on your preferences Scroll to Message settings on the Settings tab and touch Text message You can changes to the following Text message centre Enter the details of your message centre Delivery report Slide the switch left to receive confirmation that your messages have been delivered Validity period
82. you want to assign to that number by touching the phone number once To call a speed dial number touch E on the home screen then press and hold the assigned number until the contact appears on the screen The call will initiate automatically without having to touch Voice call Making a second call 1 During your initial call touch and select the number you want to call 2 Call the number or search your contacts see Making a call on page 25 for details 3 Touch e to connect the call 4 Both calls will be displayed on the call screen Your initial call will be locked and put on hold 5 To end one or both calls press 31 32 NOTE You will be charged for each call you make Turning off DTMF DTMF lets you use numerical commands to navigate within automated calls DTMF default is set to on To turn it off during a call to make a note of a number touch E and select Disable DTMF Viewing your call logs From the home screen touch KH then touch Recent history in LG GD900 User Guide the Communication tab Choose from the following All history View a complete list of all dialled received and missed calls voice calls only video calls and messages Missed calls View a list of all calls you have missed Calls only View a list of all calls you have made and missed Messages only View a list of all numbers that have received or sent texts and multimedia messages VT only

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