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LG KS500 PDF
User Guide
LG KS500
The basics 03
Get creative 04
Get organised 05
The web 06
Settings 07
Accessories 08
Contents
Guidelines Contacts 28
Guidelines for safe and efficient use8 Searching for a contact 28
Adding a new contact 28
Set up Contact options 29
Getting to know your phone 14
Creating a group 29
Inserting the SIM and Battery 16
Using service dial numbers 30
Memory card 18
Viewing your own number 30
Menu map 20
Creating a business card 30
Your standby screen Changing your contact settings 30
Thumbpad 22 Messaging 31
The main menu 22 Messaging 31
The status bar 23 Sending a message 31
Entering text 31
The basics T9 predictive 31
Calls 24 Abc manual 32
Making a voice call 24 Message folders 32
Making a video call 24 Managing your messages 32
Making a voice/video call from Contacts 24 Using templates 33
Making international calls 25 Using emoticons 33
Answering and rejecting a call 25 Changing your text message
Speed dialling 25 settings 33
Making a second call 25 Changing your multimedia message
DTMF Tone 25 settings 33
Viewing your call logs 25 Changing your other settings 34
Using call divert 26 E-mail 35
Using call barring 26 Setting up your email 35
Changing the common call setting 27 Sending an email using your new
Changing your video call settings 27 account 35
Changing your email settings 35
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Get creative Multimedia 42
Camera 36 Pictures 42
Taking a quick photo 36 Pictures options menu 42
After youve taken your photo 36 Sending a photo 42
Using the toolbar 36 Using an image 43
Changing the image size 37 Organising your images 43
Viewing your saved photos 37 Deleting an image 43
Choosing a shot mode 37 Moving or copying an image 43
Using burst shot mode 38 Marking and unmarking images 43
Using a frame shot mode 38 Creating a slide show 44
Video camera 39 Checking your memory status 44
Shooting a quick video 39 Sounds 44
After youve shot your video 39 Using a sound 44
Using the toolbar 39 Videos 44
Watching your saved videos 40 Watching a video 44
Adjusting the volume when Using options while video is
viewing a video 40 paused 44
Your photos and videos 41 Sending a video clip 45
Editing photo album options Using a video clip as a ringtone 45
menu 41 Using the video options menu 45
Editing video album options menu 41 Games and Applications 45
Viewing your photos and videos 41 Downloading a game 46
Adjusting the volume Playing a game 46
when viewing a video 41 Using the games options menu 46
Flash contents 46
Viewing an SWF/SVG file 46
Using options viewing the SWF/SVG file 46
Transferring a file to your phone 46
Contents
Others 47 The web
Music 47 Vodafone live! 54
Transferring music onto your Accessing the web 54
phone 47 Adding and accessing your bookmarks 54
Playing a song 48 Saving a page 54
Using options while playing music 48 Accessing a saved page 54
Creating a playlist 48 Viewing your browser history 55
Editing a playlist 48 Using RSS reader 55
Deleting a playlist 49 Adding the Feed 55
Updating the RSS reader 55
Get organised
Changing the web browser settings 55
Organiser & Tools 50
Using your phone as a modem 56
Adding an event to your calendar 50
Using Bluetooth 56
Changing your default calendar
view 50 Settings
Adding an item to your to do list 50 Settings 57
Sharing a to do item 51 Changing your screen settings 57
alarm 51 Personalising your profiles 57
Adding a memo 51 Changing your phone settings 57
Using your calculator 51 Changing your connectivity
Converting a unit 52 settings 58
Adding a city to your world time 52 Using memory manager 59
Using voice recorder 52 Using flight mode 60
Recording a sound or voice 53 Sending and receiving your files
Sending the voice recording 53 using Bluetooth 60
Pairing with another Bluetooth
device 60
Using a Bluetooth headset 61
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Accessories 62
Network service 63
Technical data 63
Guidelines for safe and efficient use
Please read these simple guidelines. highest certified power level in all tested
Not following these guidelines may be frequency bands. Although the SAR is
dangerous or illegal. determined at the highest certified power
level, the actual SAR of the device while
Exposure to radio frequency energy operating can be well below the maximum
THIS DEVICE MEETS INTERNATIONAL value. This is because the device is designed
GUIDELINES FOR EXPOSURE TO RADIO to operate at multiple power levels so as to
WAVES use only the power required to reach the
Your mobile device is a radio transmitter network. In general, the closer you are to a
and receiver. It is designed and base station, the lower the power output
manufactured not to exceed the of the device. Before a phone model is
limits for exposure to radio frequency available for sale to the public, compliance
(RF) recommended by international with the European R&TTE directive must
guidelines (ICNIRP). These limits are part of be shown. This directive includes as one
comprehensive guidelines and establish essential requirement the protection of the
permitted levels of RF energy for the health and the safety for the user and any
general population. The guidelines were other person.
developed by independent scientific The highest SAR value for this device when
organisations through periodic and tested for use at the ear is 0.874 W/kg.
thorough evaluation of scientific studies. This device meets RF exposure guidelines
The guidelines include a substantial safety when used either in the normal use position
margin designed to assure the safety of all against the ear or when positioned at
persons, regardless of age and health. least 1.5 cm away from the body. When a
The exposure standard for mobile devices carry case, belt clip or holder is used for
employs a unit of measurement known body-worn operation, it should not contain
as the Specific Absorption Rate, or SAR. metal and should position the product
Guidelines
The SAR limit stated in the international at least 1.5 cm away from your body. In
guidelines is 2.0 W/kg*. Tests for SAR are order to transmit data files or messages,
conducted using standard operating this device requires a quality connection to
positions with the device transmitting at its the network. In some cases, transmission
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of data files or messages may be delayed and when properly worn on the body is
until such a connection is available. Ensure 0.225 W/kg.
the above separation distance instructions Additionally, this device was tested for
are followed until the transmission is typical body-worn operations with the
completed. The highest SAR value for this back of the phone kept 0.79 inches (2cm)
device when tested for use at the body is between the users body and the back of
1.36 W/kg. the phone.
* The SAR limit for mobile devices used
To comply with FCC RF exposure
by the public is 2.0 watts/kilogram (W/kg)
requirements, a minimum separation
averaged over ten grams of body tissue. The
distance of 0.79 inches(2cm) must be
guidelines incorporate a substantial margin
maintained between the users body and
of safety to give additional protection
the back of the phone.
for the public and to account for any
variations in measurements. SAR values FCC Notice & Caution
may vary depending on national reporting Notice!
requirements and the network band. This device complies with part 15 of the
For SAR information in other regions please FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the
look under product information at www. following two conditions:
lgmobile.com.
(1) This device may not cause harmful
FCC SAR information interference, and
(2) this device must accept any interference
Your mobile device is also designed to received, including interference that
meet the requirements for exposure to may cause undesired operation.
radio waves established by the Federal
Communications Commission (USA) and Caution!
Industry Canada. These requirements set a Change or Modifications that are not
Guidelines
SAR limit of 1.6 W/kg averaged over 1 gram expressly approved by the manufacturer
of tissue. The highest SAR value reported could void the users authority to operate
under this standard during product the equipment.
certification for use at the ear is 0.506W/kg
Guidelines for safe and efficient use
Product care and maintenance Do not to charge a handset near
flammable material as the handset can
WARNING become hot and create a fire hazard.
Only use batteries, chargers and Use a dry cloth to clean the exterior of the
accessories approved for use with this unit (do not use solvents such as benzene,
particular phone model. The use of
thinner or alcohol).
any other types may invalidate any
approval or warranty applying to the Do not charge the phone when it is on
phone, and may be dangerous. soft furnishings.
The phone should be charged in a well
Do not disassemble this unit. Take it to a ventilated area.
qualified service technician when repair Do not subject this unit to excessive
work is required. smoke or dust.
Keep away from electrical appliances such Do not keep the phone next to credit
as TVs, radios, and personal computers. cards or transport tickets; it can affect the
The unit should be kept away from heat information on the magnetic strips.
sources such as radiators or cookers. Do not tap the screen with a sharp object
Do not drop. as it may damage the phone.
Do not subject this unit to mechanical Do not expose the phone to liquid or
vibration or shock. moisture.
Switch off the phone in any area where Use the accessories like earphones
you are required by special regulations. cautiously. Do not press the antenna
For example, do not use your phone in unnecessarily.
hospitals as it may affect sensitive medical
equipment.
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Guidelines for safe and efficient use
If you are listening to music whilst out Potentially explosive atmospheres
and about, please ensure that the volume Do not use the phone at a refueling point.
is at a reasonable level so that you are Do not use near fuel or chemicals.
aware of your surroundings. This is
particularly imperative when near roads.
Do not transport or store flammable
gas, liquid, or explosives in the same
Avoid damage to your hearing compartment of your vehicle as your
Damage to your hearing can occur if you are mobile phone and accessories.
exposed to loud sound for long periods of In aircraft
time. We therefore recommend that you do
Wireless devices can cause interference in
not turn on or off the handset close to your
aircraft.
ear. We also recommend that music and call
volumes are set to a reasonable level. Turn your mobile phone off before
boarding any aircraft.
Glass Parts Do not use it on the ground without
Some parts of your mobile device are permission from the crew.
made of glass. This glass could break if your
mobile device is dropped on a hard surface Children
or receives a substantial impact. If the glass Keep the phone in a safe place out of the
breaks, do not press or attempt to remove. reach of small children. It includes small
Stop using your mobile device until the parts which may cause a choking hazard if
glass is replaced by an authorized service detached.
provider.
Emergency calls
Blasting area Emergency calls may not be available
Do not use the phone where blasting is in under all mobile networks. Therefore, you
Guidelines
progress. Observe restrictions, and follow should never depend solely on the phone
any regulations or rules. for emergency calls. Check with your local
service provider.
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Use your wireless phone to call Replace the battery when it no longer
emergency services for yourself or others. provides acceptable performance. The
In the case of fire, traffic accident or battery pack maybe recharged hundreds
medical emergencies; of times until it needs replacing.
Australia: Dial 0-0-0,
New Zealand: Dial 1-1-1,
Recharge the battery if it has not been
used for a long time to maximize usability.
International: Dial 1-1-2,
other local emergency number. Do not expose the battery charger to
Remember, it is a free call on your direct sunlight or use it in high humidity,
wireless phone for emergency services. such as in the bathroom.
Use your wireless phone to help others in Do not leave the battery in hot or cold
emergencies, if you see an auto accident places, this may deteriorate the battery
crime in progress or other serious performance.
emergency where lives are in danger, call There is risk of explosion if the battery is
the emergency number, as you would replaced by an incorrect type.
want others to do for you.
Dispose of used batteries according to
Battery information and care the manufacturers instructions. Please
recycle when possible. Do not dispose as
You do not need to completely discharge
the battery before recharging. Unlike household waste.
other battery systems, there is no memory If you need to replace the battery, take it
effect that could compromise the batterys to the nearest authorized LG Electronics
performance. service point or dealer for assistance.
Use only LG batteries and chargers. LG Always unplug the charger from the wall
socket after the phone is fully charged to
chargers are designed to maximize the
save unnecessary power consumption of
battery life.
the charger.
Do not disassemble or short-circuit the
Guidelines
battery pack.
Keep the metal contacts of the battery
pack clean.
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Getting to know your phone
Charger, USB Cable,
Inner camera Handsfree connector
Main screen
Clear key
Deletes a
character with
each press.
Call key
Dials a number
or answers an
incoming call.
Capture button
Volume
End/Power key
Ends or rejects a call. Turns the
phone on/off. Press once to
Set up
Micro SD card
slot
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01
02
External camera lens 03
Battery cover
04
05
06
07
08
Battery
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Inserting the SIM and Battery
reverse direction.
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01
02
03
04
4 Install the battery 05
Insert the top of the battery into the
6 Charging your phone 06
top edge of the battery compartment.
Ensure the battery contacts align with Pull open the cover of the charger socket
07
the terminals on the phone. Press down on the side of your KS500. Insert the
the bottom of the battery until it clips connector on your charger, and plug into 08
into place. a mains electricity socket. Your KS500 will
need to be charged until the message
Battery full appears on the screen.
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Memory card
Installing a memory card Formatting the memory card
You can expand the memory space If your memory card is already formatted,
available on your phone using a memory you can begin using it. If your card isnt
card. The KS500 will support up to a 8GB formatted you will need to do so.
memory card. 1 F rom the standby screen press
, select Settings and choose Phone
TIP! A memory card is an optional
settings.
accessory.
2 S elect Memory manager then choose
1 Remove the Micro SD cover. External memory.
2 S lide the memory card into the slot at 3 S elect Format and then confirm your
the top, until it clicks into place. Make choice.
sure that the gold contact area is facing 4 E nter the password, if one is set, and your
downwards. card will be formatted and ready to use.
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Transferring your contacts
To transfer your contacts from your USIM to 01
your phone:
02
1 F rom the standby screen select and
choose Contacts. 03
2 Select Contact settings then Copy.
04
3 Choose USIM to Handset.
4C
hoose All together or One by one and 05
press to select Done.
06
07
08
Set up
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Menu map
Vodafone live! Email
1 Vodafone live! 1 Create new
2 Enter address 2 Mail box
3 Bookmarks 3 Drafts
4 RSS reader 4 Outbox
5 Saved pages 5 Sent messages
6 History 6 Email settings
7 Browser settings
Applications Camera
1 Download applications 1 Still camera
2 Video camera
Messaging My Files
1 reate new
C 1 Pictures
2 Inbox 2 Sounds
3 Drafts 3 Videos
4 Outbox 4 Games
5 Sent messages 5 Applications
6 My folders 6 Flash contents
7 Templates 7
Others
8 Emoticons External memory
8
Set up
9 Media Album
0 Message settings
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Organiser & Tools Contacts
1 Alarms 1 Add new 01
2 Calendar 2 Contacts list
3 Quick menu 3 Groups 02
4 Vodafone 4 Speed dials
03
5 Tasks 5
Calls
6 Memo 6 Service dial numbers 04
7 Voice recorder 7 Own number
8 Private memo 8 My business card 05
9 Calculator 9 Contact settings
0
Converter 06
*
World time
# Organiser settings 07
08
Entertainment Profiles
1 Games 1 ormal
N
2 Mobile TV 2 Silent
3 Outdoor
4 Flight Mode
5 Customised 1
6 Customised 2
7 Customised 3
Music Settings
1 R ecently played 1 P hone settings
(Or Now playing) 2 Display settings
2 My music 3 Connectivity
3 Music store 4 Call settings
5 Message settings
Set up
6 Email settings
7 Contact settings
8 Java settings
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Your standby screen
From here you can access menu options,
make a quick call or change your profile - as
well as many other things.
Thumbpad
The Tumbpad is a feature of your KS500.
You can use this to navigate up, down, left
and right in menus, applications and while
browesing the Intenet.
Thumbpad
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Advice to the customer Icon Description
In order to allow better antenna sensitivity
New email 01
LG suggest that you hold the handset as
shown below. An alarm is set 02
Normal profile in use
Silent profile in use 03
External memory 04
Calls are diverted
X 05
GPRS available
Please do not cover the antenna area with
your hand during a call or when using EDGE in use 06
a Bluetooth connection. It may reduce Roaming
signal quality. 07
Bluetooth is active
Calls are rejected 08
The status bar 3G available
The status bar indicates, using various icons,
things like signal strength, new messages
and battery life as well as telling you
whether your Bluetooth or GPRS is active.
Below is a table which explains the meaning
of icons youre likely to see in the status bar.
Icon Description
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Calls
Call costs - View the charges applied
TIP! To turn off all call diverts,
to your dialled numbers (this service is choose Deactivate all from the
network dependant, some operators are Options menu.
unable to support this function) and the
call duration of all your calls; received and Using call barring
dialled. 1 P ress , select Settings and choose
Data volume - View the amount of all your Call settings.
received and sent data in kilobytes. 2 S elect Call barring and choose Voice
calls and/or Video calls.
TIP! From any call list and
Clear all to delete all the recorded 3 Choose any or all of the five options:
items. All outgoing
Outgoing international
Using call divert Outgoing international calls except
1 P ress , select Settings and choose home country
Call settings. All incoming
2 S elect Call divert and choose Voice Incoming when abroad
calls and/or Video calls. 4 E nter the call barring password. Please
3C
hoose whether to divert all calls, when check with your network operator for
the line is busy, when there is no answer this service.
or when you are not reachable.
4 Input the number youd like to divert to. TIP! Select Fixed dial number to
turn on and compile a list of numbers
5 Select Activate to activate. that can be called from your phone.
NOTE: Charges are incurred for diverting Youll need your PIN2 code from
calls. Please contact your network provider your operator. When activated, only
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Changing the common call settings Slide close setting - Select End call to
1 P ress , select Settings and choose be able to disconnect a call when closing 01
Call settings. the slide.
02
2 S elect Common settings. From here you Changing your video call settings
can amend the settings for: 03
1 P ress , select Settings and choose
Call reject - Select On or Off and choose Call settings. 04
to reject all calls, those from specific
2 Select Video call.
groups, contacts, those with no caller ID 05
or from unregistered numbers (those not 3C
hoose whether to Use private picture
in your contacts). and select one and/or switch on the 06
Mirror (so you can see yourself on the
Send my number - Choose whether your 07
screen).
number will be displayed when you call
someone. 08
Auto redial - Choose On or Off.
Answer mode - Choose whether to
answer the phone using the Send key, by
opening the slide or using any key.
Minute minder - Select 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 select Handset to press a key
on the handset to answer a call when
using a Bluetooth headset.
Save new number - Select Yes to save a
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new number.
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Contacts
Searching for a contact Adding a new contact
There are two ways to search for a contact: 1 Press and select Contacts.
From the standby screen 2 Select Add new.
1 F rom the standby screen press Thumbpad 3C
hoose whether to save the contact to
down to open the address book. your Handset or USIM.
2A
Contacts list appears, to search enter 4 E nter the first and last name of your new
the first few letters of the contact youd contact. You do not have to enter both,
like to find using the keypad. but you must enter one or the other.
5 E nter up to five different numbers and
TIP! You can search by group by
assign a type for each. Choose from
and selecting Search by group.
Mobile, Home, Office, Pager, Fax, VT
This will bring up a list of all your
groups. and General.
6 Add up to two email addresses.
From the main menu
7 Assign the contact to a group. Choose
1 Select Contacts. from No group, Family, Friends,
2 S elect Contacts list and enter the first Colleagues, School or VIP.
few letters of the contact youd like to find 8 Y ou can also assign a Contact image and
using the keypad. ringtone, and add a Homepage, Home
3 Y our address book will bring up a list of address, Company name, Job title,
the contacts corresponding to the letters Company address and a Memo.
youve entered.
TIP! You can create customised
groups for your contacts.
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Contact options Search by - You can search the entry by
There are many things you can do when number or group. 01
viewing a contact. Heres how to access and Save to Handset - Choose to move or
copy to handset (depending on where 02
use the options menu:
1O
pen the contact youd like to use. See you originally saved the contact). 03
Searching for a contact. Delete - Delete the contact. Press Yes if
you are sure. 04
2 P ress to open the list of options.
From here you can: Text input - You can set the text input 05
Send message - Send a message to method.
the contact. If the contact has an email 06
Creating a group
address, select whether youd like to send 07
an email, an SMS/MMS or a postcard. 1 Press and select Contacts.
Send business card - Send the 2 Select Groups and . 08
contacts details to another person as a 3 Select Add new group.
business card. Choose to send as a Text 4 E nter a name for your new group. And,
message, Multimedia msg, Email or via assign a Group Ringtone(Option)
Bluetooth. 5 Press Save.
Make voice call - Call the contact. NOTE: If you delete a group, the contacts
Make video call - Video call the contact. assigned to that group will not be lost. They
Add new contact - You can add a new will remain in your address book.
entry. TIP! You can edit an existing
Edit - You can edit the contact. group by highlighting it and .
Mark/Unmark - Mark your contacts for Choose to Add member to the group
multiple seletion. from your contacts or, reset Group
ringtone.
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Contacts
Using service dial numbers name or last name of a contact first.
You can view the list of Service Dialling Synchronise contacts - Connect to your
Numbers (SDN) assigned by your service server to synchronise your contacts. See
provider (if supported by the USIM card). Synchronising your contacts.
Such numbers include directory enquiries Copy - Copy your contacts from your
and voice mail numbers. After selecting USIM to your handset or from your
a service number, press to dial the handset to your USIM. Choose to do this
service. one at a time, or all at once. If you select
one at a time, youll need to select each
Viewing your own number contact to copy one by one.
Allows you to display your phone number Move - This works in the same way as
as saved in the USIM card. Copy, but the contact will only be saved
Creating a business card to the location youve moved it to. If you
move a contact from the USIM to the
You can create your own business card
handset it will be deleted from the USIM
by pressing the centre key to Add. After
memory.
entering the name, number, email and
image, you can use it as a business card Send all contacts via Bluetooth -
when sending a message. Send all your contacts to another handset
by Bluetooth.
Changing your contact settings Backup contacts - See Backing up and
You can use contact settings to adapt your restoring your phones information.
address book to your own preferences. Restore contacts - See Backing up and
1 Press and select Contacts. restoring your phones information.
2 S elect Contact settings. From here you Clear contacts - Delete all your contacts.
can adjust the following settings: Press Yes if you are sure you want to clear
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Messaging
Abc manual 1 Select Messaging then Inbox.
In Abc mode you must press the key 2 Select Options and then choose to:
repeatedly to enter a letter. For example, to Reply - Send a reply to the selected
write hello, press 4 twice, 3 twice, 5 three message.
times, 5 three times again, then 6 three Forward - Send the selected message on
times. to another person.
Message folders Call - Make a voice or video call to the
person who sent you the message.
The folder structure used on your KS500 is
fairly self-explanatory and easy to use. Delete - Delete the message.
Inbox - All the messages you receive are Create new message - Open a new
placed into your inbox. From here you can blank message or email.
reply, forward and more. Mark/Unmark - Mark your messages for
Drafts - If you dont have time to finish multiple deletion.
writing a message exit the message editor, Copy & Move - Save a copy or move the
by either closing the slide or by pressing . message to your phone or USIM.
Messages are automatically saved to drafts Filter - View your messages by type. This
when you press or close the slide will group SMS separately from MMS.
Outbox - This is a temporary storage folder Message info. - See additional
for messages that are being sent. information for the message, for example,
Sent messages - All the messages you send the time it was sent. You can also view
are placed into your Sent items folder. the delivery report and read report.
My folders - you can create folders and If you see the message No space for USIM
create new messages to be saved in these message you should delete some messages
folders for use now or at a later date. from your inbox.
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E-mail
Setting up your email 2 S elect Email then Email accounts to
You can stay in touch on the move using adapt the following settings: 01
email on your KS500. Its quick and simple Allow reply email - Choose to allow the
sending of read confirmation messages. 02
to set up a POP3 or IMAP4 email account.
1 P ress , Select Email and choose Request reply email - Choose whether 03
Email settings. to request read confirmation messages.
Retrieve interval - Choose how often
04
2 Select Email accounts.
3 Select Add. your KS500 checks for new email 05
messages.
Sending an email using your new Retrieve amount - Choose the number 06
account of emails to be retrieved at one time. 07
To send/receive an email, you should set up Include original message - Choose
an email account (see above). whether to include the original message. 08
1 P
ress , Select Email and choose Include attachment - Choose to include
Create new. the original attachment.
hoose Email and a new email window
2 C Auto Retrieval in Roaming -
will open. Choose to auto retrieve your messages
3 Write a subject line then press OK. when abroad, or stop auto retrieval.
4 Enter your message using the keypad. New email notification - Choose
MailBox - This contains all your email whether to be alerted to new emails.
messages. Select the account you want
Signature - Create an email signature
to use then select Retrieve. Your KS500
will connect to your email account and
and switch this feature on.
retrieve your new messages. Priority - Choose the priority level of
your email messages.
Changing your email settings
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Video camera
Shooting a quick video TIP! Select the album icon to
1 S elect , to change from camera to video open the video album. See Viewing 01
camera mode. your photos and videos for details.
02
2H
olding the phone horizontally, point the
lens towards the subject of the video. 03
Using the toolbar
3 P ress the capture button once to start
Before shooting a video, select Settings to 04
recording. Press the capture button a
configure various options.
second time to stop recording. 05
Colour effect - Choose from four colour
4W
hile recording your remaining time will
tone options: Off, Black & White, Negative 06
appear at the bottom.
and Sepia.
07
After youve shot your video White balance - The white balance
A still image representing your captured ensures that any white in your videos 08
video will appear on screen. The name of appear realistic. In order for your camera
the image runs along the bottom of the to correctly adjust the white balance you
screen together with five icons down the may need to determine the light conditions.
right side. Choose from Auto, Sunny, Incandescent,
Cloudy or Fluorescent.
View your video Album.
Night mode - On or Off
Play the file.
Video quality - Choose between Super
Start new recording.
fine, Fine and Normal. The finer the quality
Send the video as an MMS, Email or the sharper a video will be, but the file size
Bluetooth. Refer to Sending a message, or will increase as a result, which means youll
for Sending and receiving your files using be able to store fewer videos in the phones
Bluetooth. memory. Get creative
Delete the video you have just made Duration - Normal or MMS.
and confirm by pressing Yes. The viewfinder
will reappear.
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Video camera
TIP! The settings menu is Adjusting the volume when viewing
superimposed over the viewfinder, a video
so when you change elements of the To adjust the volume of the audio on a
image colour or quality youll be able video whilst it is playing, use the keys on the
to see the image change in preview side of the handset.
behind the settings menu.
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Your photos and videos
Editing photo album options menu Viewing your photos and videos
You can view and edit your images using 1A
fter taking the picture or video, select 01
the Options menu in photo album. Album.
02
View - View the image. 2 Your album will appear on screen.
Send - Send the image to a friend. 3 S elect the video or photo you want to 03
Delete - Delete the image. view.
04
Use as - Set the image as Wallpaper/ 4V
ideos will begin to play automatically. To
Contacts image/Start-up or Shut down pause playback select . 05
image.
TIP! You can delete a photo or 06
Rename - Change the file name.
video. Select the photo or video, then
Slide show - Start a slide show. 07
select Options and choose Delete.
Edit - Edit the image. Select Yes to confirm. 08
Print - Print an image file via Bluetooth.
Adjusting the volume when viewing
Date display - Set date display option.
a video
File info - Display image file information.
To adjust the volume of the audio on a
Editing video album options menu video move the thumbpad up and down,
You can view and edit your videos using the while the phone is horizontal.
Options menu in video album.
Play - Play the video.
Send - Send the video to a friend.
Delete - Delete the video.
Rename - Change the file name. Get creative
Edit - Edit the video.
Date display - Set date display option.
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Multimedia
You can store any multimedia files into Delete - Delete an image.
your phones memory in My files so that Mark/Unmark - Select multiple files.
you have easy access to all of your pictures, Print - Print an image via PictBridge or
sounds, videos and games. You can also Bluetooth.
save your files to a memory card. The
File - Change the name or view the
advantage of using a memory card is that
information for the file.
you can free up space on your phones
memory. Slide show - Start a slide show.
Sort by - Sort images into a specified order.
Pictures Grid view/ List view - View each image in
Pictures contains a list of pictures including grid or list type.
default images, images downloaded by you
Memory info. - View the memory status.
and images taken on your phones camera.
Sending a photo
Pictures options menu
1 Select My Files then choose Pictures.
The options available to you in Pictures will
2 S elect the photo you want to send and
depend on what type of image you have
press Options.
selected. All of the options will be available
for pictures you have taken on the phones 3 S elect Send and choose from Message,
camera, but only the Use as, Sort by Grid Email, Bluetooth, Postcard.
(List) view and Memory manager options 4 If you choose Message or Email, your
are available for default images. photo will be attached to the message
Send - Send the image to a friend. and you can write and send the message
as normal. If you choose Bluetooth, you
Use as - Set the image to appear on your
will be prompted to turn Bluetooth on
phone at certain times.
and your phone will search for a device
Get creative
Sending a video clip File - Edit the file name and view its 08
information.
1 Select a video and select Options.
Create new folder - Create a new folder
2 S elect Send and choose from Message,
within the Videos folder.
Email, Bluetooth or
Media Album. Sort by - Sort videos into a specific order.
3 If you choose Message or Email, Grid view/ List view - View the options
your video clip will be attached to the menu by Grid or List type.
message and you can write and send Memory info. - View the memory status.
the message as normal. If you choose
Bluetooth, you will be prompted to turn Games and Applications
Bluetooth on and your phone will search You can download games and applications
for a device to send the video to. to your phone to keep you amused when
you have time to spare. Get creative
Using a video clip as a ringtone
1 Select a video and select Options.
2 S elect Use as and choose from Voice
ringtone or Video ringtone.
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Multimedia
Downloading a game Flash contents
1 F rom the main menu, select The Flash contents folder contains all
Entertainment and then Games for of your default and downloaded flash
games. contents.
2 S elect Download games and press
Viewing an SWF/SVG file
Connect.
1 Select My Files then Flash contents.
3 Y ou will connect to the web portal from
where you can find a game to download. 2 Select the file and press Play.
Deleting a playlist
1 Select My music, then Playlists.
2 S elect Options then Delete or Delete all
to delete all of the playlists.
Get creative
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Organiser & Tools
Adding an event to your calendar TIP! You can set a holiday in
1 F rom the standby screen press your calendar. Select each day you are
and choose Organiser & Tools. Select on holiday one at a time, then choose
Calendar. Options and select Set holiday. Each
2 S elect the date you would like to add an day will be shaded red.
event to.
Changing your default calendar view
3 Select Options then Add.
1 F rom the standby screen press
4 S elect whether you would like to add an and choose Organiser & Tools. Select
Appointment, Anniversary or Birthday Organiser settings.
and select Done.
2 S elect Calendar, press Options and
5C
heck the date and enter the time you choose either Month view or Week view.
would like your event to begin.
3 Press OK to confirm your choice.
6 F or appointments and anniversaries enter
the time and date your event finishes in Adding an item to your to do list
the lower two time and date boxes. 1 F rom the standby screen press
and
7 If you would like to add a subject or a choose Organiser & Tools.
note to your event, press Subject or 2 Select Tasks and select Add.
Name and type in your note. 3 S et the date for the to do item, add notes
8 S elect Save and your event will be saved and select a priority level: High, Medium
in the calendar. A square cursor will or Low.
mark the day that any events have been 4 S ave your to do list item by selecting
saved to and a bell will ring at the start Done.
time of your event, so that you can stay
TIP! You can edit an item by
Get organised
organised.
selecting it, and pressing Options and
Edit. Confirm your amends by selecting
Save.
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Sharing a to do item 8O nce you have set your alarm, select
1 F rom the standby screen press
and Done. 01
choose Organiser & Tools. Select Tasks. NOTE: You can set up to 5 alarms.
The alarm will be alerted on even if the 02
2 S elect the to do item you would like to
phone is switched off.
share, then select Options. 03
3 S elect Send. You can choose to share Adding a memo 04
your to do item by Text message, 1 F rom the standby screen press
and
Multimedia msg., Email or Bluetooth. choose Oganiser & Tools. Select Memo. 05
TIP! You can back up and 2 Select Add.
06
synchronise your calendar with your 3 Type your memo, followed by Save.
computer. 4 Your memo will appear on screen next 07
time you open the Memo application.
Alarm 08
1 F rom the standby screen press
and TIP! You can edit an existing memo.
choose Alarms. Select the one you want to edit and
press Edit.
2 Select Options and press Add new.
3 Set the time you would like the alarm
Using your calculator
to sound.
1 F rom the standby screen press
4 Choose whether you would like your
and choose Organiser & Tools. Select
alarm to sound Once, Daily, Mon - Fri,
Calculator.
Mon - Sat, Sat - Sun or Except holiday.
2 Select the numeric keys to input
5 Select and Edit to select a sound for
numbers.
your alarm. To listen to sounds select the
3 For simple calculations, select the
sound, and press Play.
function you require (+, , x, ), followed Get organised
6 Add a memo for the alarm and select
by =.
Done. When the alarm sounds the memo
4 For more complex calculations, select
will be displayed.
Options and choose from +/, sin, cos,
7 Finally you can set the snooze interval at
tan, log, ln, exp, sqrt, deg or rad.
5, 10, 20, 30 minutes, 1 hour or off. 51
Organiser & Tools
Converting a unit TIP! If you are abroad you can
1 F rom the standby screen press change your time zone from World
and choose Organiser & Tools. Select time by selecting Options, followed
Converter. by Change current city. Choose your
2C
hoose whether you would like to required city as above, and press
convert Currency, Surface, Length, Select.
Weight, Temperature, Volume or
Velocity. Using voice recorder
3 S elect the unit and the value to convert Use your voice recorder to record voice
from, and the unit to convert to. memos or other sounds.
4 T he corresponding value will appear on 1 Select Organiser & Tools.
the screen. 2 S elect Voice recorder then Options and
choose from:
Adding a city to your world time Duration Set the recording duration.
1 F rom the standby screen press
and Choose from MMS message size, 30
choose Organiser & Tools. Select World secs, 1 minute or No limit.
time. Quality Select the sound quality.
2 S elect Options, followed by Add city.
Choose from Super Fine, Fine or
Start typing the name of the city you
Normal.
require and it will show at the top of the
screen. Alternatively choose Map, and Memory in use - Check the current
select your chosen city from the map. status of each memory.
3 Press Select to confirm your choice. Go to Voice recordings Open the Voice
recordings folder in Sounds.
Get organised
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Recording a sound or voice
1 Select Organiser & Tools. 01
2 Select Voice recorder. 02
3 Select Rec. to begin recording.
4 Select Stop to end recording. 03
5 S elect Play in Options to listen to your 04
recording.
05
Sending the voice recording
06
1O
nce you have finished recording, select
Options. 07
2 S elect Send and choose from Message,
Email, Bluetooth or Media Album. If you 08
choose Message or Email, the recording
will be added to a message and you can
write and send it as normal. If you choose
Bluetooth, you will be prompted to turn
Bluetooth on.
NOTE: After you have finished recording,
select Options and choose Play, Send, File,
Delete, Use as (to use the recording as your
ringtone) or Go to Voice recordings.
Get organised
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Vodafone live!
The browser allows you to download the 4 T o add a new bookmark, select Options
latest music, ringtones, wallpapers and and press Add new. Enter a name for
games. your bookmark followed by the URL.
5 S elect Done. Your bookmark will be
Accessing the web
displayed in the list of bookmarks.
1 F rom the standby screen press and
6 T o access the bookmark simply scroll to it
choose Vodafone live!.
and select Open.
2 Y ou will access the browser homepage
directly by selecting Vodafone live!. Saving a page
Alternatively select Enter address and 1A
ccess your required webpage as
type in your desired address, followed described above.
by Open. 2 S elect Options and select Save items
NOTE: An additional cost is incurred when - Save this page.
connecting to this service and downloading 3 E nter a name for the webpage so you can
content. Check your data charges with your easily recognise it.
network provider.
4 Select Save.
Adding and accessing your TIP! This menu will also allow
bookmarks you to edit titles of saved pages,
For easy and fast access to your favourite protect or unprotect the screen memo,
websites, you can add bookmarks and save and delete saved pages.
web pages.
1 F rom the standby screen press and Accessing a saved page
choose Vodafone live!. 1 F rom the standby screen press and
2 S elect Bookmarks. A list of your choose Vodafone live!.
Bookmarks will appear on the screen. 2 Select Saved pages.
The web
3 T o create a new folder, select Options 3 S elect Open to connect to the saved
and press Create new folder. Enter the page.
name of your bookmark folder.
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Viewing your browser history subscription process. The reader checks the
1 F rom the standby screen press and users subscribed feeds regularly for new 01
choose Vodafone live! and then select content, downloading any updates that
it finds. 02
History.
2 Visual history will be displayed. Select Adding the Feed 03
Options and select Add to bookmark, to
You can input the feed directly yourself: 04
add the current page to your bookmarks.
Vodafone live! RSS reader Options
3 S elect Options and Select List history Add new or you can click the feed link by 05
to show a list of web page titles you have selecting the RSS icon in the webpage.
accessed recently. 06
4 T o access one of these pages, simply Updating the RSS reader
07
select the required page and press Open. 1 You can select Update or Update all.
2 If you want to update it automatically, 08
Using RSS reader
select Update schedule.
RSS (Really Simple Syndication) is a family
of Web feed formats used to publish Changing the web browser settings
frequently updated content such as blog 1 F rom the standby screen press and
entries, news headlines or podcasts. An RSS choose Vodafone live!. Select Browser
document, which is called a feed, web feed, settings.
or channel, contains either a summary of 2 Y ou can choose to edit Profiles,
content from an associated web site or the Appearance settings, Cache, Cookies,
full text. Security, or Reset Settings.
RSS makes it possible for people to keep 3O
nce you have changed your settings,
up with their favorite web sites in an press Select.
automated manner that is easier than
checking them manually.
The web
Using Bluetooth
1 E nsure Bluetooth is switched On and
Visible for both your PC and KS500.
2 P air your PC and KS500 so that a
passcode is required for connection.
3U
se the Connection wizard on your LG
The web
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Settings
Within this folder you can adapt your Personalising your profiles
settings to make your KS500 personal to You can quickly change your profile on the 01
you. standby screen. Using the settings menu
02
you can personalise each profile setting.
Changing your screen settings
1 From the standby screen, press . 03
1 From the standby screen, press .
2 S elect Profiles and then choose the
2 Select Display settings to choose from: 04
profile you want to edit. You cannot edit
Main display - Choose the theme for the Silent profile. 05
your standby screen or start-up, power
3 Select Options and choose Edit.
off the phone. 06
4 Y ou can then change all of the sounds
Menu style - Choose the style used to
and alert options available in the list, 07
display the menu.
including your Ring tone and Volume,
Dialling - Set the display when making Message alerts and more. 08
a call.
Font - Adjust the font colour. Changing your phone settings
Backlight - Choose how long the Enjoy the freedom of adapting your KS500
backlight remains on for. so that it works in a way that suits you best.
NOTE: The longer the backlight is on for, 1 F rom the standby screen, press , and
the more battery power is used and you choose Settings.
may need to charge your phone more 2 S elect Phone settings then choose from
often. the list below.
Handset theme - Quickly change the Date & Time - Adjust your date and
whole look of your screen. time settings or choose to auto update
Welcome message- Input the greeting the time when you travel or for daylight
message when switching on the phone. saving.
Settings
3 Choose Select to save your settings. Language - Change the language of your
KS500s display.
Auto key lock - Lock the keypad
automatically in standby screen. 57
Settings
Security - Set the phone to ask for Bluetooth - Setup your KS500 for Bluetooth
the PIN code of your SIM card when use. You can adapt your visibility to other
switching on the phone. devices or search through devices youre
Handset lock - Set the phone lock to paired with.
avoid unauthorised use of the phone. You Server sync- Connect your phone to your
will need a security code. PC
Power save - Choose to switch the USB connection mode - Choose Data
factory set power saving settings On service and synchronise your KS500 using
or Off. the LG PC Suite software to copy files from
Memory manager - See Using your phone.
memory manager on page 59 for more GPS type - Choose either Assited
information GPS or Stand alone.
Primary storage setting - Set the
primary storage as handset memory or
external memory.
Information - View the technical
information for your KS500.
Reset settings - Reset all the settings to
their factory definitions.
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Packet data conn.- Set the packet data
GPS
connection. 01
- GPS technology uses information
from earth-orbiting satellites to find Browser settings - change the web
browser settings 02
locations.
- A receiver estimates the distance Streaming settings - Set the settings for 03
to GPS satellites based on the time internet streaming.
it takes for signals to reach it, then 04
uses that information to identify its Using memory manager
05
location. Your KS500 has three memory storage
- It may take from a couple of seconds locations available: the phone, the USIM 06
to several minutes. Card and an external memory card (you
- Assisted GPS(A-GPS ) on this mobile may need to purchase the memory card 07
is used to retrieve location assistance separately).
08
data over packet data connection. You can use memory manager to determine
- The assistance data is retrieved from how each memory is used and see how
the Service server only when you much space is available.
needed. Press in standby screen and choose
- The KS500 has a GPS Receiver. Settings. Select Phone settings then
- Use of GPS receiver requires an Memory Manager.
application that may not be included
User memory - View the memory location
in software provided by your service
available on your KS500 for Image, Sounds,
provider.
Video, Flash, MMS, Email, Java applications
Network - Your KS500 connects and others.
automatically to your preferred network. To User reserved memory - View the memory
change these settings use this option. available on your handset for SMS, Contacts,
Internet profiles - Set the profiles for Calendar, To do list, Memo, Alarm, Call
Settings
same passcode.
6 Y our passcode protected Bluetooth
connection is now ready.
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Accessories
These accessories are available for use with your KS500.
Stereo NOTE:
headset Always use genuine LG accessories.
Failure to do this may invalidate
your warranty.
Accessories may be different in
Accessories
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Network service Technical data
The wireless phone described in this guide General
is approved for use on the GSM 900, DCS Product name : KS500 01
1800, PCS1900 and W-CDMA network. System : GSM 900 / DCS 1800 / 02
A number of features included in this guide PCS 1900 / W-CDMA
are called Network Services. These are 03
Ambient Temperatures
special services that you arrange through
your wireless service provider. Before you Max : +55C (discharging), +45C (charging) 04
can take advantage of any of these Network Min : -10C
05
Services, you must subscribe to them
through your service provider and obtain 06
instructions for their use from your service
provider. 07
08
Network service
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Declaration of Conformity
Suppliers Details
Name
LG Electronics Inc
Address
Product Details
Product Name
GSM / W-CDMA Terminal Equipment
Model Name
KS500
Trade Name
LG
Supplementary Information
BABT, Balfour House, Churchfield Road, Walton-on-Thames, Surrey, KT12 2TD, United Kingdom
Notified Body Identification Number : 0168
Declaration