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User Guide
LG-D500
www.lg.com
MFL00000000 (1.0)

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  • Page 1 E N G L I S H User Guide LG-D500 www.lg.com MFL00000000 (1.0)
  • Page 3 Copyright ©2013 LG Electronics, Inc. All rights reserved. LG • and the LG logo are registered trademarks of LG Group and its related entities. All other trademarks are the property of their respective owners.

  • Page 4: Service Activation

    SERVICE ACTIVATION If you are a new T-Mobile® customer and your service has not been activated, simply call Customer Care at 1-800-937-8997 from your landline phone and a T-Mobile Activations representative will assist you. You will need the following information when activating service: Service Agreement and agent code on your Agreement.

  • Page 5: Table Of Contents

    Table of contents SERVICE ACTIVATION ........2 Enabling Wi-Fi Direct to share through SmartShare ..............29 Important notice ..........6 SmartShare ............. 30 Getting to know your phone ......12 Calls ..............33 Phone overview ............12 Making a call ............33 Installing the Micro SIM card and battery ..14 Calling your contacts ..........33 Charging your phone ..........15 Answering and rejecting a call ......33...
  • Page 6 Watching your saved videos ........48 Lookout Security ............65 Adjusting the volume when viewing a video ...48 T-Mobile TV .............66 LG Unique Functions ........49 T-Mobile Name ID ..........67 QuickMemo .............49 File manager ............67 Using the QuickMemo options ...... 50 Application Manager ..........
  • Page 7 DEVICE ..............80 PERSONAL .............82 SYSTEM ..............83 Phone software update ........87 Phone software update ........87 LG Mobile Phone Software update via Over- the-Air (OTA) ............87 About this user guide ........88 DivX Mobile ............88 Accessories ............89 Technical data ..........90 Troubleshooting ..........

  • Page 8: Important Notice

    Important notice Before you start using the phone, please read this! Please check to see if any problems you have encountered with your phone are described in this section before taking the phone in for service or calling a service representative. 1.
  • Page 9 The battery status (charging or discharging) and level are displayed on the top menu of the screen. To monitor and control what uses the battery From the Home screen, tap Apps > Settings > About phone > Battery > Battery use. The bottom of the screen displays battery usage time and also lists applications or services using battery power from greatest amount to least.
  • Page 10 Important notice Warning! Take precautions when using an Unlock Pattern, PIN, or Password. It is very important that you remember the screen unlock information you set. You are allowed 5 attempts to enter your screen unlock information. If you used up all 5 opportunities, you will have to wait 30 seconds to attempt unlocking the phone again.
  • Page 11 the lower left corner. From the Home screen, tap the Menu Key and tap System settings > Apps. Tap one of the available tabs at the top of the screen and select the application you wish to uninstall. Tap Uninstall and OK to confi rm. After uninstalling the application, turn off and reboot your phone.
  • Page 12 Important notice 9. Opening and Switching Applications Multi-tasking is easy with Android because you can keep more than one application running at the same time. There’s no need to quit an application before opening another. Use and switch between several open applications. Android manages each application, stopping and starting them as needed to ensure that idle applications don’t consume resources unnecessarily.
  • Page 13 13. Do Not Connect Your Phone When You Power On/Off Your PC Make sure to disconnect your phone from the PC when powering your PC on or off as it might result in PC errors.

  • Page 14: Getting To Know Your Phone

    Getting to know your phone Phone overview Earpiece Proximity Sensor Front-Facing Camera Lens Use to take a picture of yourself or to video chat on supported applications. Power/Lock Key Press and hold to power on and off, restart, or enable Airplane mode, or change •...
  • Page 15 TIP! Tap the Menu Key whenever you open an application to check what options are available. • If your phone has errors when you use it or you cannot turn it on, remove the battery, install it again and • turn it on after 5 seconds.

  • Page 16: Installing The Micro Sim Card And Battery

    Getting to know your phone Installing the Micro SIM card and battery Before you can start exploring your new phone, you’ll need to set it up. To insert the Micro SIM card and battery: Hold the phone on your hand fi rmly. With the other hand, lift the battery cover using the fi...

  • Page 17: Charging Your Phone

    Align the battery cover over the battery compartment and press it down until it clicks into place Charging your phone A rechargeable Li-ion battery is used to power your phone. A USB adapter, which is included with your phone, is used to charge the battery. Ask your local T-Mobile sales representative for further details regarding approved batteries and chargers.
  • Page 18 Getting to know your phone USB Adapter USB Cable NOTE: Make sure the battery is installed before connecting the USB adapter. If the battery is not installed and the USB adapter is connected, the phone will not operate properly due to prolonged power cycling.

  • Page 19: Inserting A Microsd Card

    Inserting a microSD card Insert a microSD™ card to use the camera and other multimedia features. Multimedia contents can be saved in the microSD card. NOTE: This device supports up to a 32GB microSD card. Turn the phone off before inserting or removing the microSD card. Remove the battery cover. Fingertip cutout Then insert the microSD card into the slot.

  • Page 20: Formatting The Microsd Card

    Getting to know your phone Warning! Do not remove the microSD card without unmounting it first. Otherwise, it may damage the microSD card as well as your phone, and the data stored on the microSD card may be corrupted. Formatting the microSD card Warning! All files stored on your microSD card are deleted when you format the card.

  • Page 21: Your Home Screen

    Your Home screen Touch Screen tips Here are some tips on how to navigate on your phone. Tap or touch – A single finger tap selects items, links, shortcuts and letters on the on-screen keyboard. Touch and hold – Touch and hold an item on the screen by touching it and not lifting your finger until an action occurs.

  • Page 22: Home Screen

    Your Home screen Home screen Simply swipe your finger to the left or right to view the panels. You can customize each panel with apps, downloads, widgets and wallpapers. NOTE: Some screen images may be different depending on your phone provider. On your Home screen, you can view menu icons at the bottom of the screen.

  • Page 23: Returning To Recently-Used Applications

    Returning to recently-used applications Touch and hold the Home Key . The screen displays a pop-up containing the icons of applications you used recently. Touch an icon to open the application. Or touch the Back Key to return to your previous screen.

  • Page 24: Quick Settings

    Your Home screen Quick Settings Use Quick Settings to easily toggle function settings like Wi-Fi, manage display brightness and more. The Quick Settings are located at the top of the Notifications Panel. To rearrange Quick Setting items on the Notification Panel Open the Notifications Panel and touch .
  • Page 25 Airplane mode Battery is charging Connected to a Wi-Fi network Downloading data Wired headset Uploading data Call in progress GPS is acquiring Call hold Receiving location data from GPS Missed call Data is syncing Bluetooth is on New Gmail System warning New Google Talk message Alarm is set New message...

  • Page 26: On-Screen Keyboard

    Your Home screen On-screen keyboard You can enter text using the on-screen keyboard. The on-screen keyboard appears automatically on the screen when you need to enter text. To manually display the keyboard, simply touch a text field where you want to enter text. Using the keypad &...

  • Page 27: Google Account Setup

    Google account setup When you first turn on your phone, you have the opportunity to activate the network, to sign into your Google Account and select how you want to use certain Google services. To set up your Google account: Sign into a Google Account from the prompted set-up screen.

  • Page 28: Connecting To Networks And Devices

    Connecting to Networks and Devices Wi-Fi With Wi-Fi, you can use high-speed Internet access within the coverage of the wireless access point (AP). Enjoy wireless Internet using Wi-Fi, without extra charges. Connecting to Wi-Fi networks To use Wi-Fi on your phone, you need to access a wireless access point or ‘hotspot’ . Some access points are open and you can simply connect to them.
  • Page 29 NOTE: LG is not responsible for the loss, interception or misuse of data sent or received via • the Bluetooth wireless feature. Always ensure that you share and receive data with devices that are trusted and • properly secured. If there are obstacles between the devices, the operating distance may be reduced.

  • Page 30: Usb Tethering

    Connecting to Networks and Devices Search for and pair with a Bluetooth-enabled device. Receive data using the Bluetooth wireless feature From the Home screen, tap Apps > Apps tab > Settings > Bluetooth. to turn Bluetooth on and mark the checkbox at the top of the screen to visible on other devices.

  • Page 31: Smartphone Mobile Hotspots

    Smartphone Mobile Hotspots You can also use your phone to provide a mobile broadband connection for up to 8 other devices. Create a hotspot and share your connection. To create a portable hotspot, tap Apps > Settings > Tethering & Networks > Mobile HotSpot. A checkmark indicates that the function is active.

  • Page 32: Smartshare

    Connecting to Networks and Devices NOTE: When your phone becomes a group owner it will consume more battery power than when it is a client. The Wi-Fi Direct connection does not provide Internet service. As a result, additional costs may be incurred when connecting and using online services. Check data charges with your network provider.
  • Page 33 You can browse the content library. Touch and hold a content thumbnail and fl ick it to the top area with your fi nger or touch the Menu Key > Play. To share content from your phone to your renderer device (e.g. TV) NOTE: Make sure that your renderer device is properly configured.
  • Page 34 Connecting to Networks and Devices Touch the Library button and select My phone. You can browse the local content library. Touch and hold a content thumbnail and then touch Upload. Select the device for the remote content library to be uploaded. NOTICE: Some DLNA enabled devices do not support the DMS upload functionality and will not upload files.

  • Page 35: Calls

    Calls Making a call From the Home screen, tap Phone to open the keypad. Enter the number on the keypad. To delete a digit, tap Clear Tap Call to make a call. To end a call, tap End TIP! To enter “+” to make international calls, touch and hold Calling your contacts From the Home screen, tap Contacts to open your contacts.

  • Page 36: Adjusting The In-Call Volume

    Calls TIP! Decline with message You can send a message quickly using this function. This is useful if you need to reject a call with message during a meeting. Adjusting the in-call volume To adjust the in-call volume during a call, use the Volume Keys on the left side of the phone. Making a second call During your initial call, tap the Menu Key and select Add call.

  • Page 37: Ending A Call From The Status Bar

    If you exit the current call screen and return to the Home screen, you will be notified that you are still on an active call by the green phone icon within the Status Bar. Active Call Notification Ending a Call from the Status Bar Touch and drag the Status Bar down to open the Notifi...

  • Page 38: Contacts

    Contacts You can add contacts on your phone and synchronize them with the contacts in your Google Account or other accounts that support syncing contacts. Searching for a contact From the Home screen, tap Contacts to open your contacts. Tap the Search contacts box and enter the contact name using the keypad. You can also tap a letter along the right side of the screen to access names starting with the chosen letter.

  • Page 39: Creating A Group

    To remove a contact from your favorites list From the Home screen, tap Contacts to open your contacts. Tap the Favorites tab to view your favorite contacts. Tap a contact to view its details. Tap the gold star to the right of the contact’s name. The star turns grey and the contact is removed from your favorites.

  • Page 40: Messaging

    Messaging Your phone combines text and multimedia messages into one intuitive, easy-to-use menu. Conversation view Messages exchanged with another party are displayed in chronological order so that you can conveniently see an overview of your conversations. Sending a message From the Home screen, tap Messaging , then tap Compose to create a new message.

  • Page 41: Changing Your Message Settings

    Changing your message settings Your phone’s message settings are predefined, so you can send messages immediately. You can change the settings based on your preferences. From the Home screen, tap Messaging > Menu Key > Settings. •...

  • Page 42: Email

    Email You can use the Email application to read emails from services like Gmail. The Email application supports the following account types: POP3, IMAP and Exchange. Your service provider or system administrator can provide you with the account settings you need. Managing an email account The first time you open the Email application, a set-up wizard opens to help you to set up an email account.

  • Page 43: Composing And Sending Email

    Composing and sending email To compose and send a message While in the Email application, tap Write Enter an address for the message’s intended recipient. As you enter text, matching addresses will be proposed from your Contacts. Separate multiple addresses using semicolons. Tap Menu Key to add a Cc/Bcc and tap Attach to attach fi...

  • Page 44: Camera

    Swap camera – Switch between the rear–facing camera lens and the front–facing camera lens. Voice shutter – To take a photo, say one of the following words: Cheese, Smile, Whisky, Kimchi or LG. Time catch shot – Touch this icon to capture the missing moment before pressing the shutter.

  • Page 45: Using The Advanced Settings

    Using the advanced settings In the viewfinder, tap to open the advanced options. You can change the camera settings by scrolling through the list. After selecting the option, tap the Back Key Touch if you want to change the viewfinder menu. Allows you to turn on the flash when taking a photo in dark conditions.

  • Page 46: Taking A Quick Photo

    Camera TIP! When you exit the camera, some settings return to their defaults, such as white • balance, color effect, timer and scene mode. Check these before you take your next photo. The setting menu is superimposed over the viewfinder, so when you change photo •...

  • Page 47: Viewing Your Saved Photos

    TIP! If you have a social networking account and set it up on your phone, you can share your photo with your social networking community. Touch the Menu Key to open all advanced options. Set image as – Touch to use the photo as a Contact photo, Home screen wallpaper or Lock screen wallpaper.

  • Page 48: Video Camera

    Video camera Getting to know the viewfinder Swap camera – Switch between the rear–facing camera lens and the front-facing camera lens. Video size – Touch to set the size (in pixels) of the video you are recording. Live effect – Live effect provides various visual effects when recording a video. Flash –...

  • Page 49: Using The Advanced Settings

    Using the advanced settings Using the viewfinder, touch to open all the advanced options. Touch if you want to change the viewfinder menu. Defines and controls the amount of sunlight entering the video. Improves color quality in various lighting conditions. Choose a color tone to use for your new view.

  • Page 50: After Recording A Video

    Video camera After recording a video Touch to view the last video you took. Touch to share your video using the SmartShare function. Touch to record another video immediately. Touch to send your video to others or share it via social network services. Touch to delete the video.

  • Page 51: Lg Unique Functions

    LG Unique Functions QuickMemo The QuickMemo feature allows you to create memos and capture screen shots. Capture screens, draw on them, and share them with family and friends with QuickMemo. Enter the QuickMemo screen by pressing both the Volume Keys for one second on the screen you want to capture.

  • Page 52: Using The Quickmemo Options

    LG Unique Functions in the Edit menu and select to save the memo. To exit QuickMemo at any time, tap the Back NOTE: Please use a fingertip while using the QuickMemo. Do not use your fingernail. Using the QuickMemo options You can easily use the QuickMenu options when using the QuickMemo.

  • Page 53: Live Zooming

    Live Zooming Live Zooming allows you to zoom in or zoom out on a portion of a video that is being played to make the desired scan appear larger or smaller. When viewing the video, use your index finger and thumb in a pinching or spreading motion to zoom in or out.

  • Page 54: Qslide

    LG Unique Functions QSlide The QSlide function enables an overlay on your phone’s display for easy multi-tasking. Tap to exit the QSlide function and return to full window. Slide to adjust transparency. Tap to exit the QSlide function. NOTE: The QSlide function can support up to two windows at the same time.
  • Page 55 Home language. Destination language. Translation of word. Translation of sentence. Translation of block. Flash. > Apps tab > QuickTranslator. Touch Touch Word, Line or Block. Touch and select the desired language. Hold the phone toward the subject you want to translate for a few seconds. NOTE: Only one dictionary is provided free of charge.

  • Page 56: Vutalk

    LG Unique Functions VuTalk Ues the VuTalk to create notebook cotents using real-time interactive handwriting and shared emotional conversations. NOTE: Additional charges may be applied for data services when using VuTalk. • Connect a device preloaded available VuTalk feature to use VuTalk.

  • Page 57: Using Vutalk

    Using VuTalk Select VuTalk user from the contacts. If you tap, you can display only VuTalk user. • from the detail contacts screen. Contacts screen Detail contacts screen Arrange VuTalk user VuTalk user Run the VuTalkre VuTalk agreement screen VuTalk request screen to attach image, photographic, place, sticker.
  • Page 58 LG Unique Functions A example of use 1 A example of use 2 to end VuTalk feature. VuTalk saved Notebook contents when ending VuTalk feature. • to end VuTalk feature because Vutalk is still running when the screen is changed the •...

  • Page 59: Multimedia

    Multimedia Gallery You can store multimedia files in internal memory for easy access to all your multimedia files. Use this application to view multimedia files like pictures and videos. From the Home screen, tap Apps > Apps tab > Gallery You can manage and share all your image and video fi...

  • Page 60: Deleting Images And Videos

    Multimedia Deleting images and videos Use one of the following methods: In a folder, tap and select the photos and videos you want to delete, then tap Delete. • When viewing a photo or video, tap • Setting as wallpaper When viewing a photo, touch the Menu Key >...

  • Page 61: Video Wiz

    Touch to pause video playback. Touch to resume video playback. Touch to go 10 seconds forward. Touch to go 10 seconds backward. Touch to manage the video volume. Touch to change the ratio of the video screen. Touch access QSlide and display the video in small window. Touch to share your video via the SmartShare function.
  • Page 62 Multimedia to add images or video. Tap the desired images or videos, then tap To remove images or videos, tap and touch cross mark on image > • To rearrange them, touch and hold an image/video, and drag and drop it to the desired •...

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