LG-T500 User Guide
- English
Some of the contents in this manual may differ from your phone depending on
the software of the phone or your service provider.
P/N: MFL67202001 (1.1)
Using your touch screen
Calls
Touch screen tips
Making a Call
• To select an item, touch the centre of the icon.
1 Touch
to open the keypad.
• Do not press too hard. The touchscreen is sensitive
2 Key in the number using the keypad.
enough to pick up a light, firm touch.
3 Touch
to initiate the call.
• Use the tip of your finger to touch the option you
require. Be careful not to touch any other keys.
TIP! To enter + for making an international call,
• Whenever your LG-T500 is not in use, it will return to
press and hold
the lock screen.
Control the touch screen
The controls on the LG-T500 touch screen change
Contacts
dynamically depending on the task you are carrying out.
Searching for a contact
1 Touch Contacts.
2 You see a list of contacts. Typing in the first letter of a
contact's name in the Name field will jump the menu
to that alphabetical area of the list.
Product care and maintenance
• 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.
WARNING: Only use batteries, chargers and
• Do not charge a handset near flammable material as
accessories approved for use with this particular
the handset can become hot and create a fire hazard.
phone model. The use of any other types may
invalidate any approval or warranty applying to the
• Use a dry cloth to clean the exterior of the unit (do not
phone, and may be dangerous.
use solvents such as benzene, thinner or alcohol).
• Do not charge the phone when it is on soft
• Do not disassemble this unit. Take it to a qualified
furnishings.
service technician when repair work is required.
• The phone should be charged in a well-ventilated
• Keep away from electrical appliances such as TVs,
area.
radios, and personal computers.
• Do not subject this unit to excessive smoke or dust.
• The unit should be kept away from heat sources such
• Do not keep the phone next to credit cards or
as radiators or cookers.
transport tickets; it can affect the information on the
• Do not drop.
magnetic strips.
• Do not subject this unit to mechanical vibration or
• Do not tap the screen with a sharp object as it may
shock.
damage the phone.
• Switch off the phone in any area where you are
• Do not expose the phone to liquid, moisture or
required by special regulations. For example, do not
humidity.
use your phone in hospitals as it may affect sensitive
• Use accessories like earphones cautiously. Do not
medical equipment.
touch the antenna unnecessarily.
Battery information and care
Dispose off used batteries according to the
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manufacturer's instructions. Please recycle when
You do not need to completely discharge the battery
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possible. Do not dispose as household waste.
before recharging. Unlike other battery systems,
If you need to replace the battery, take it to the
there is no memory effect that could compromise the
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nearest authorised LG Electronics service point or
battery's performance.
dealer for assistance.
Use only LG batteries and chargers. LG chargers are
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Always unplug the charger from the wall socket after
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designed to maximise the battery life.
the phone is fully charged to save unnecessary power
Do not disassemble or short-circuit the battery pack.
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consumption of the charger.
Keep the metal contacts of the battery pack clean.
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Actual battery life will depend on network
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Replace the battery when it no longer provides
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configuration, product settings, usage patterns, battery
acceptable performance. The battery pack may be
and environmental conditions.
recharged hundreds of times until it needs replacing.
Recharge the battery if it has not been used for a long
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Open Source
time to maximise usability.
To obtain the corresponding source code under GPL,
Do not expose the battery charger to direct sunlight or
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LGPL, MPL and other open source licences, please visit
use it in high humidity, such as in the bathroom.
http://opensource.lge.com/ All referred licence terms,
Do not leave the battery in hot or cold places, this may
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disclaimers and notices are available for download with
deteriorate the battery performance.
the source code.
There is a risk of explosion if the battery is replaced by
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an incorrect type.
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Installing the SIM card and the handset battery
Installing the SIM Card
When you subscribe to a cellular network, you are
provided with a plug-in SIM card loaded with your
subscription details, such as your PIN, any optional
services available and many others.
Important!
The plug-in SIM card and its contacts can be easily
damaged by scratches or bending, so be careful when
handling, inserting or removing the card. Keep all SIM
cards out of the reach of small children.
Illustrations
Always switch the device off and disconnect the
charger before removing the battery.
1 Remove the back cover.
2 Lift battery away.
3 Insert the SIM card.
4 Insert the battery pack.
5 Attach the back cover.
6 Charge the battery.
Messaging
Your LG-T500 combines SMS and MMS into one
intuitive and easy-to-use menu.
Sending a message
1 Touch Messages in menu and touch Write
message to begin composing a new message.
2 Touch Insert to add an image, video, sound, template
and so on.
3 Touch To at the top of the screen to enter the
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+
recipients. Then enter the number or touch
select a contact. You can even add multiple contacts.
4 Touch Send when ready.
WARNING: If an image, video or sound is
added to an SMS it will be automatically converted
to an MMS and you will be charged accordingly.
• Do not use the phone or accessories in places with
high humidity such as pools, greenhouses, solariums
or tropical environments, it may cause damage to the
phone and invalidation of warranty.
Efficient phone operation
Electronic devices
Do not use your mobile phone near medical
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equipment without requesting permission. Avoid
placing the phone over pacemakers, i.e. in your breast
pocket.
Some hearing aids might be disturbed by mobile
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phones.
Minor interference may affect TVs, radios, PCs, etc.
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Disposal of your old appliance
1 When this crossed-out wheeled bin symbol
is attached to a product it means the
product is covered by the European Directive
2002/96/EC.
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.
Phone Components
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Settings
Changing your phone settings
Use the freedom of adapting the LG-T500 to your own
preferences.
Personalising your profiles
From the home screen, select
You can personalise each profile setting using the
then scroll to Device settings.
settings menu.
1 Touch Profiles.
Guidelines for safe and efficient use
2 Choose the profile you want to edit.
Please read these simple guidelines. Not following these
3 You can then change all the sounds and alert options
guidelines may be dangerous or illegal.
available in the list, including your Ringtone and
to
Volume, Message tone settings and more.
Exposure to radio frequency energy
Radio wave exposure and Specific Absorption Rate
TIP!
(SAR) information
1 When you use a Bluetooth headset , A2DP and
This mobile phone model LG-T500 has been designed
AVRCP profiles are not supported while you play
to comply with applicable safety requirements for
video. It means you will not listen video sound if
exposure to radio waves. These requirements are based
you use Bluetooth headset.
on scientific guidelines that include safety margins
2 Bluetooth file transferring function will be blocked
designed to assure the safety of all users, regardless of
under some applications running. (Voice call,
age and health.
Camera/Camcorder, MusicPlayer, UMS/PCSync)
Road safety
Avoid damage to your hearing
Check the laws and regulations on the use of mobile
Damage to your hearing can occur if you are exposed
phones in the area when you drive.
to loud sound for long periods of time. We therefore
recommend that you do not turn the handset on or off
Do not use a hand-held phone while driving.
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close to your ear. We also recommend that music and
Give full attention to driving.
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call volumes are set to a reasonable level.
Use a hands-free kit, if available.
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Pull off the road and park before making or answering
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a call if driving conditions so require.
RF energy may affect some electronic systems in your
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vehicle such as car stereos and safety equipment.
Blasting area
When your vehicle is equipped with an air bag, do
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not obstruct it with installed or portable wireless
Do not use the phone where blasting is in progress.
equipment. It can cause the air bag to fail or cause
Observe restrictions, and follow the rules and
serious injury due to improper performance.
regulations.
If you are listening to music whilst out and about,
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please ensure that the volume is at a reasonable level
Potentially explosive atmospheres
so that you are aware of your surroundings. This is
particularly important when near roads.
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Accessories
Disposal of waste batteries/accumulators
1 When this crossed-out wheeled bin symbol
There are various accessories for your mobile phone.
is attached to batteries/accumulators of Your
You can select these options according to your
product it means they are covered by the
personal communication requirements.
European Directive 2006/66/EC.
2 This symbol may be combined with chemical
Charger
symbols for mercury(Hg), cadmium(Cd) or
lead(Pb) if the battery Contains more than
0.0005% of mercury, 0.002% of cadmium or
0.004% of lead.
3 All batteries/accumulators should be disposed
separately from the municipal waste stream via
designated collection facilities appointed by the
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government or the local authorities.
4 The correct disposal of Your old batteries/
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accumulators will help to prevent potential
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negative consequences for the environment,
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animal and human health.
5 For more detailed information about disposal of
Your old batteries/accumulators, please contact
Your city office, waste disposal service or the
shop where You purchased the product.
Earpiece
Call key
Dials a phone number and
answers incoming calls.
Back key
Go back to a previous screen.
End key
• The radio wave exposure guidelines employ a unit
of measurement known as the Specific Absorption
Rate, or SAR. Tests for SAR are conducted using
standardised methods with the phone transmitting at
and touch Settings
its highest certified power level in all used frequency
bands.
• 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.
• The SAR limit recommended by the International
Commission on Non-Ionising Radiation Protection
(ICNIRP) is 2 W/kg averaged over 10g of tissue.
• The highest SAR value for this model phone tested
by DASY4 for use close to the ear is 1.07 W/kg (10g)
and when worn on the body is 0.761 W/kg (10g).
• 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.
Do not transport or store flammable gas, liquid, or
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explosives in the same compartment of your vehicle
as your mobile phone and accessories.
In aircraft
Wireless devices can cause interference in aircraft.
Turn your mobile phone off before boarding any
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NOTE: Excessive sound and pressure from
aircraft.
earphones can causing hearing loss.
Do not use it on the ground without permission from
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the crew.
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
Do not use the phone at a refuelling point.
Emergency calls may not be available with all mobile
Do not use near fuel or chemicals.
networks. Therefore, you should never depend solely on
the phone for emergency calls. Check with your local
service provider.
Technical data
Ambient Temperatures
Max.: +55°C (discharging) +45°C (charging)
Min.: -10°C
Battery
Always use genuine LG accessories.
Failure to do this may invalidate your warranty.
Accessories may vary in different regions.
Volume keys
• When the screen is at the Home
screen: Ring tone and touch tone
volume.
• During a call: Earpiece volume.
• Down volume key: Press and hold
to activate/ deactivate Silent mode.
Power/Lock key
• Short press to turn on/off the screen.
• Long press for power on/off.
Handsfree or Stereo earphone
connector
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