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LG 500G Quick Start Guide Installing the SIM and Battery Installing the SIM card Slide the SIM card into place (2). 2. Make sure that the Silent Profile has been set. Your LG900G will need to be in (1) and lift off , push the button above the battery cover in Standby mode to enter a phone...with 9 locations). • Bilingual (English and Spanish) capabilities. • Internal Antenna. Not all your preference. Icon Description Your phone displays the following status indicators at the top of the screen: Indicates the strength of the most recent missed calls. Indicates that ...
LG 500G Quick Start Guide Installing the SIM and Battery Installing the SIM card Slide the SIM card into place (2). 2. Make sure that the Silent Profile has been set. Your LG900G will need to be in (1) and lift off , push the button above the battery cover in Standby mode to enter a phone...with 9 locations). • Bilingual (English and Spanish) capabilities. • Internal Antenna. Not all your preference. Icon Description Your phone displays the following status indicators at the top of the screen: Indicates the strength of the most recent missed calls. Indicates that ...
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... allows you to configure settings for and enter a recipient. Settings 8.1 Profiles 8.2 Display 8.3 Date & Time 8.4 Connectivity 8.5 Call 8.6 Phone 8.7 Security 8.8 Memory Info 8.9 Restore Factory Settings 9. To access Symbols, press and select the desired symbols. Using 123 mode Press the...Press the key to highlight Normal/Silent/Outdoor/ Flight Mode/ Meet- Allows you to buy games, play music. Converter allows you to enter a phone number or email address not in a residential installation. Games & Apps 3.1 Create New Message 3.2 Inbox 7.Tools 3.3 Drafts 7.1 Alarm Clock 3.4 ...
... allows you to configure settings for and enter a recipient. Settings 8.1 Profiles 8.2 Display 8.3 Date & Time 8.4 Connectivity 8.5 Call 8.6 Phone 8.7 Security 8.8 Memory Info 8.9 Restore Factory Settings 9. To access Symbols, press and select the desired symbols. Using 123 mode Press the...Press the key to highlight Normal/Silent/Outdoor/ Flight Mode/ Meet- Allows you to buy games, play music. Converter allows you to enter a phone number or email address not in a residential installation. Games & Apps 3.1 Create New Message 3.2 Inbox 7.Tools 3.3 Drafts 7.1 Alarm Clock 3.4 ...
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LG500 ENG Rogers_1026 2005.11.7 10:26 AM ˘ ` 2 Table of Contents Unpacking 5 For Your Safety 6 Your Phone 10 Phone Components 10 Your Phone's Features 11 Display Information 12 Getting Started 14 Installing the SIM Card 14 Charging the Battery 15 Memory card 16 Inserting the memory card ...16 Removing the memory card 17 Memory card adapter 17 Turning Your Phone On and Off 17 Access Codes 18 General Functions 19 Making a Call 19 Adjusting the Volume 20 2 Answering a Call 20 Entering Text 20 ...
LG500 ENG Rogers_1026 2005.11.7 10:26 AM ˘ ` 2 Table of Contents Unpacking 5 For Your Safety 6 Your Phone 10 Phone Components 10 Your Phone's Features 11 Display Information 12 Getting Started 14 Installing the SIM Card 14 Charging the Battery 15 Memory card 16 Inserting the memory card ...16 Removing the memory card 17 Memory card adapter 17 Turning Your Phone On and Off 17 Access Codes 18 General Functions 19 Making a Call 19 Adjusting the Volume 20 2 Answering a Call 20 Entering Text 20 ...
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LG500 ENG Rogers_1026 2005.11.7 10:26 AM ˘ ` 6 For Your Safety Important Information This user guide contains important information on the use an unapproved battery since this could damage the phone and/or battery and could cause the battery to explode. ] Never place your phone in this user ...if they are susceptible to explode. ] Do not dispose of electric shock, do not expose your car on page 66 before using your phone. RF emissions from heat. Breaking the rules may expose it will cause the battery to interference from your mobilephone. Further detailed information is ...
LG500 ENG Rogers_1026 2005.11.7 10:26 AM ˘ ` 6 For Your Safety Important Information This user guide contains important information on the use an unapproved battery since this could damage the phone and/or battery and could cause the battery to explode. ] Never place your phone in this user ...if they are susceptible to explode. ] Do not dispose of electric shock, do not expose your car on page 66 before using your phone. RF emissions from heat. Breaking the rules may expose it will cause the battery to interference from your mobilephone. Further detailed information is ...
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.... If wireless equipment is improperly installed and the air bag is activated, you may short-circuit the phone and/or cause electric shock or fire. ] Only use the plug if it is being charged. LG500 ENG Rogers_1026 2005.11.7 10:26 AM ˘ ` 7 For Your Safety ] Store the battery in a place...explosive areas as it may generate sparks. ] Do not damage the power cord by LG. It may cause an electric shock or seriously damage your phone. ] Do not disassemble the phone. ] Do not place or answer calls while charging the phone as the phone may cause fire or electric shock. ] Do not handle the...
.... If wireless equipment is improperly installed and the air bag is activated, you may short-circuit the phone and/or cause electric shock or fire. ] Only use the plug if it is being charged. LG500 ENG Rogers_1026 2005.11.7 10:26 AM ˘ ` 7 For Your Safety ] Store the battery in a place...explosive areas as it may generate sparks. ] Do not damage the power cord by LG. It may cause an electric shock or seriously damage your phone. ] Do not disassemble the phone. ] Do not place or answer calls while charging the phone as the phone may cause fire or electric shock. ] Do not handle the...
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... the memory card. ] The memory card cannot be made only within a service area and that you are consistent with the back of the phone kept 0.6 inches (1.5cm) between the user's body and the back of 0.6 inches(1.5cm) must be Use of unauthorized antennas or modifications could... standard previously set by FCC regulated transmitters. and international standards bodies. If a damaged antenna comes into contact with your local dealer for recording copyright- LG500 ENG Rogers_1026 2005.11.7 10:26 AM ˘ ` 8 For Your Safety ] Do not hold or let the antenna come in contact with ...
... the memory card. ] The memory card cannot be made only within a service area and that you are consistent with the back of the phone kept 0.6 inches (1.5cm) between the user's body and the back of 0.6 inches(1.5cm) must be Use of unauthorized antennas or modifications could... standard previously set by FCC regulated transmitters. and international standards bodies. If a damaged antenna comes into contact with your local dealer for recording copyright- LG500 ENG Rogers_1026 2005.11.7 10:26 AM ˘ ` 8 For Your Safety ] Do not hold or let the antenna come in contact with ...
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... not comply with FCC RF exposure limits and should not be used. Adapter (Charger) Cautions ] Using the wrong battery charger could damage your phone and void your local wireless carrier for Battery ] Do not disassemble. ] Do not short-circuit. ] Do not expose to high temperature: ...Do not dispose in places with high humidity, such as the bathroom. 9 Vehicle Mounted External Antenna (optional, if available) A minimum separation distance of the phone. LG500 ENG Rogers_1026 2005.11.7 10:26 AM ˘ ` 9 For Your Safety maintained between the user s body and the back of 8 inches (20...
... not comply with FCC RF exposure limits and should not be used. Adapter (Charger) Cautions ] Using the wrong battery charger could damage your phone and void your local wireless carrier for Battery ] Do not disassemble. ] Do not short-circuit. ] Do not expose to high temperature: ...Do not dispose in places with high humidity, such as the bathroom. 9 Vehicle Mounted External Antenna (optional, if available) A minimum separation distance of the phone. LG500 ENG Rogers_1026 2005.11.7 10:26 AM ˘ ` 9 For Your Safety maintained between the user s body and the back of 8 inches (20...
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Infrared port Side keys 6. Alpha numeric keys 7. Confirmation key 10. Left soft key 5. Clear key 15. Right soft key 13. Microphone 10 01:57 PM Menu Jan 20 Internet MUSIC PHONE 8. Display screen 9. Camera/Video key 14. Navigation key 3. Message key 11. LG500 ENG Rogers_1026 2005.11.7 10:26 AM ˘ ` 10 Your Phone Phone Components 1. End /Power key 12. Send key 4. Earpiece 2.
Infrared port Side keys 6. Alpha numeric keys 7. Confirmation key 10. Left soft key 5. Clear key 15. Right soft key 13. Microphone 10 01:57 PM Menu Jan 20 Internet MUSIC PHONE 8. Display screen 9. Camera/Video key 14. Navigation key 3. Message key 11. LG500 ENG Rogers_1026 2005.11.7 10:26 AM ˘ ` 10 Your Phone Phone Components 1. End /Power key 12. Send key 4. Earpiece 2.
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... the characters entered or return you to use the camera / video feature. Send key: You can dial a phone number and answer incoming calls.Press this key to power the phone on the display immediately above them. 5. Message key: Use to the camera / video mode. 14. Directly ...for privacy. 8. Microphone: Can be muted during a call for quick access to send or receive data. 11 LG500 ENG Rogers_1026 2005.11.7 10:26 AM ˘ ` 11 Your Phone Your Phone's Features 1. Earpiece 2. Side keys: These keys are used to control the volume of these keysperform the functions indicated...
... the characters entered or return you to use the camera / video feature. Send key: You can dial a phone number and answer incoming calls.Press this key to power the phone on the display immediately above them. 5. Message key: Use to the camera / video mode. 14. Directly ...for privacy. 8. Microphone: Can be muted during a call for quick access to send or receive data. 11 LG500 ENG Rogers_1026 2005.11.7 10:26 AM ˘ ` 11 Your Phone Your Phone's Features 1. Earpiece 2. Side keys: These keys are used to control the volume of these keysperform the functions indicated...
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... 20 Internet Text and graphic area Soft key indications Area First line Middle lines Last line Description Displays various icons. LG500 ENG Rogers_1026 2005.11.7 10:26 AM ˘ ` 12 Your Phone Ear-microphone jack Flash Antenna Camera Camera key Infrared port Backlight A backlight illuminates the display and the keypad. It turns...
... 20 Internet Text and graphic area Soft key indications Area First line Middle lines Last line Description Displays various icons. LG500 ENG Rogers_1026 2005.11.7 10:26 AM ˘ ` 12 Your Phone Ear-microphone jack Flash Antenna Camera Camera key Infrared port Backlight A backlight illuminates the display and the keypad. It turns...
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LG500 ENG Rogers_1026 2005.11.7 10:26 AM ˘ ` 13 On-Screen Icons The table below describes various display indicators or icons that appear on . Indicates a call is available. Indicates the receipt of a voice mail. Indicates the receipt of a message. Indicates the silent has been set for incoming phone... alert. Indicates that GPRS service is in progress. Indicates that vibration has been set for incoming phone alerts. Your Phone 13 Icon Description Indicates the strength of the battery charge. ...
LG500 ENG Rogers_1026 2005.11.7 10:26 AM ˘ ` 13 On-Screen Icons The table below describes various display indicators or icons that appear on . Indicates a call is available. Indicates the receipt of a voice mail. Indicates the receipt of a message. Indicates the silent has been set for incoming phone... alert. Indicates that GPRS service is in progress. Indicates that vibration has been set for incoming phone alerts. Your Phone 13 Icon Description Indicates the strength of the battery charge. ...
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... socket so that the notched corner is bottom left and the gold contacts of small children. 1. Make sure that it locks the card into the phone. Keep all SIM cards out of the reach of the card face into place. Remove the battery. If necessary, switch off the... phone by scratches or bending, so be easily damaged by holding down the E key until the power-off image displays. 2. n Important! LG500 ENG Rogers_1026 2005.11.7 10:26 AM ˘ ` 14 Getting Started Installing the SIM Card...
... socket so that the notched corner is bottom left and the gold contacts of small children. 1. Make sure that it locks the card into the phone. Keep all SIM cards out of the reach of the card face into place. Remove the battery. If necessary, switch off the... phone by scratches or bending, so be easily damaged by holding down the E key until the power-off image displays. 2. n Important! LG500 ENG Rogers_1026 2005.11.7 10:26 AM ˘ ` 14 Getting Started Installing the SIM Card...
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...be damaged. 15 Connect the adapter to the bottom of the battery into position until it clicks. otherwise, the phone could damage your phone and invalidate your phone: 1. n Warning You must unplug the adapter before you remove the battery from the travel adapter that the ...arrow on the down of the phone. With the battery in position on the phone, connect the lead from the phone during charging; LG500 ENG Rogers_1026...
...be damaged. 15 Connect the adapter to the bottom of the battery into position until it clicks. otherwise, the phone could damage your phone and invalidate your phone: 1. n Warning You must unplug the adapter before you remove the battery from the travel adapter that the ...arrow on the down of the phone. With the battery in position on the phone, connect the lead from the phone during charging; LG500 ENG Rogers_1026...
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... use this card to recharge the battery. 16 Memory card LG 500 is fully inserted into the slot until the memory card is equipped on and off. Inserting the memory card Insert the memory card into the slot, as MP3 songs. LG500 ENG Rogers_1026 2005.11.7 10:26 AM ˘ ` ...16 Getting Started 3. If the battery fails to charge completely: ] After turning the phone on and off . When charging is finished, disconnect the adapter from the power outlet...
... use this card to recharge the battery. 16 Memory card LG 500 is fully inserted into the slot until the memory card is equipped on and off. Inserting the memory card Insert the memory card into the slot, as MP3 songs. LG500 ENG Rogers_1026 2005.11.7 10:26 AM ˘ ` ...16 Getting Started 3. If the battery fails to charge completely: ] After turning the phone on and off . When charging is finished, disconnect the adapter from the power outlet...
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...the status whether your data without using a data cable. 1. Hold down the E key until the phone switches on. 3. Carefully pull the memory card out of slot. Remove the memory card Memory card adapter When ...you wish to switch the phone off, hold down the E key until the power-off image displays. 17 LG500 ENG Rogers_1026 2005.11.7 10:26 AM ˘ ` 17 ... When you insert the memory card into the slot to unlock the card. 2. Turning Your Phone On and Off 1. If the phone asks for a PIN, enter the PIN and press the left soft key [OK]. 4. ...
...the status whether your data without using a data cable. 1. Hold down the E key until the phone switches on. 3. Carefully pull the memory card out of slot. Remove the memory card Memory card adapter When ...you wish to switch the phone off, hold down the E key until the power-off image displays. 17 LG500 ENG Rogers_1026 2005.11.7 10:26 AM ˘ ` 17 ... When you insert the memory card into the slot to unlock the card. 2. Turning Your Phone On and Off 1. If the phone asks for a PIN, enter the PIN and press the left soft key [OK]. 4. ...
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LG500 ENG Rogers_1026 2005.11.7 10:26 AM ˘ ` 18 Getting Started Access Codes You can use the access codes described in this section to avoid unauthorized use of your phone. The default security code is set to '0000' and the security code is required to delete all phone entries and to 8... digits) The security code protects the unauthorized use of your phone.The access codes can be changed by using the Change Codes feature (Menu 9.5.5). Security code (4 to activate the ...
LG500 ENG Rogers_1026 2005.11.7 10:26 AM ˘ ` 18 Getting Started Access Codes You can use the access codes described in this section to avoid unauthorized use of your phone. The default security code is set to '0000' and the security code is required to delete all phone entries and to 8... digits) The security code protects the unauthorized use of your phone.The access codes can be changed by using the Change Codes feature (Menu 9.5.5). Security code (4 to activate the ...
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... character can dial a number by simply looking up a name in the SIM card as well as the phone memory known as the Contact List. Ending a Call When you have finished a call the number. 4. LG500 ENG Rogers_1026 2005.11.7 10:26 AM ˘ ` 19 General Functions Making a Call 1. Making a... Call by using the navigation key. 3. Making a Call From the Contacts List (Menu.8.1) You can store names and phone numbers dialed frequently in the contact list. 19...
... character can dial a number by simply looking up a name in the SIM card as well as the phone memory known as the Contact List. Ending a Call When you have finished a call the number. 4. LG500 ENG Rogers_1026 2005.11.7 10:26 AM ˘ ` 19 General Functions Making a Call 1. Making a... Call by using the navigation key. 3. Making a Call From the Contacts List (Menu.8.1) You can store names and phone numbers dialed frequently in the contact list. 19...
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... and hold the side keys on the left soft key to answer an incoming call. Entering Text You can enter alphanumeric characters by closing the phone or pressing the E key. The following text input methods are inside a building, being near a window may give you better reception. n ...Notice You can adjust the ring volume using the phone's keypad. Signal Strength If you are available in your phone's display screen. End the call by using the side keys. LG500 ENG Rogers_1026 2005.11.7 10:26 AM ˘ ` 20 General Functions Adjusting the ...
... and hold the side keys on the left soft key to answer an incoming call. Entering Text You can enter alphanumeric characters by closing the phone or pressing the E key. The following text input methods are inside a building, being near a window may give you better reception. n ...Notice You can adjust the ring volume using the phone's keypad. Signal Strength If you are available in your phone's display screen. End the call by using the side keys. LG500 ENG Rogers_1026 2005.11.7 10:26 AM ˘ ` 20 General Functions Adjusting the ...
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LG500 ENG Rogers_1026 2005.11.7 10:26 AM ˘ ` 21 General Functions T9 Mode This mode allows you to enter words with a minimum number of the screen. To change to 123 mode in the upper right corner of key presses. As you press each key, the phone begins to display the characters that... until the letter is displayed. Using the T9 Mode The T9 predictive text input mode allows you to enter special characters. ignore what's on the phone is missing from the menu option. n Notice You can check the current text input mode in a text entry field, press key until 123 mode is...
LG500 ENG Rogers_1026 2005.11.7 10:26 AM ˘ ` 21 General Functions T9 Mode This mode allows you to enter words with a minimum number of the screen. To change to 123 mode in the upper right corner of key presses. As you press each key, the phone begins to display the characters that... until the letter is displayed. Using the T9 Mode The T9 predictive text input mode allows you to enter special characters. ignore what's on the phone is missing from the menu option. n Notice You can check the current text input mode in a text entry field, press key until 123 mode is...
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...; the label on the bottom line of the display just above each key indicates its current role. 01:57 PM Menu Jan 20 Internet MUSIC PHONE Press the left soft key to Press the right soft key to view and alter the settings of a particular function. Menu. 24... LG500 ENG Rogers_1026 2005.11.7 10:26 AM ˘ ` 24 Selecting Functions and Options Your phone offers a set of functions that allow you to access the available access the Internet. These functions are arranged...
...; the label on the bottom line of the display just above each key indicates its current role. 01:57 PM Menu Jan 20 Internet MUSIC PHONE Press the left soft key to Press the right soft key to view and alter the settings of a particular function. Menu. 24... LG500 ENG Rogers_1026 2005.11.7 10:26 AM ˘ ` 24 Selecting Functions and Options Your phone offers a set of functions that allow you to access the available access the Internet. These functions are arranged...