LG 500G Quick Start Guide
• Depending on the software installed or your service provider or
country, some of the descriptions in this guide may not match your
phone exactly.
• Depending on your country, your phone and accessories may
appear different from the picture in this guide.
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Phone Components & Features
Earpiece
Display screen
Navigation key
Right soft key
Left soft key
Send key
PWR/END key
Vibrate Mode
Alphanumeric keys
key
Microphone
*Many of the features and services described are network dependent and may require
additional subscription and/or usage charges. Not all features are available for purchase
or use in all areas. Other conditions and restrictions may apply. See carrier for more
information.
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Phone Components & Features
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Easy-to-read LCD screen with status icons.
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Messaging, voicemail, and caller ID.
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Speakerphone feature.
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Menu-driven interface with prompts for easy operation and
configuration.
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Any Key answer, Auto Redial and Speed Dials (with 9 locations).
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Bilingual (English and Spanish) capabilities.
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Internal Antenna.
Display
Standby mode is when you are not on a call or using a menu.
You must be in Standby mode to enter a phone number to dial.
Status icons
Main display area
Soft key options
Installing the SIM and Battery
Installing the SIM card
Slide the SIM card into the SIM card holder. Make sure that the gold
contact area on the card is facing downwards (as shown below). To
remove the SIM card, pull it gently in the reverse direction.
Installing the Battery
1.
To install the battery, align the battery contacts (1) with those in
the battery compartment. Press the battery down until it clicks into
place (2).
2.
With the battery in position in the phone, replace the battery cover
on the back of your phone.
Icon Description
Your phone displays the following status indicators at the top of the
screen:
Indicates the strength of the network signal.
Indicates that GPRS service is available.
Indicates the status of the battery charge.
Indicates a call is in progress.
Indicates the alarm has been set and is on.
Indicates a Calendar event for the day.
Indicates a new message.
Indicates a new voicemail message.
Indicates that the Normal Profile has been set.
Indicates that the Silent Profile has been set.
Indicates the TTY has been set and is on.
Turning the Phone On or Off
1.
Make sure a charged battery is installed.
2.
Then press
until the LCD screen lights up.
3.
To turn off , press and hold
until the display turns off .
Installing the SIM and Battery
Removing the Battery
1.
With your phone turned off , push the button above the battery
cover in (1) and lift off the battery cover to remove it.
2.
Lift the battery up (1) and away (2) from the phone, as shown.
WARNING: Do not remove the battery when the phone is switched on, as this may
damage the phone.
Changing the display language
Allows you to use the bilingual feature according to your preference.
Choose between English and Spanish.
1.
In Standby mode, press the Left soft key
Menu.
2.
Press
.
3.
Use
to highlight Automatic, English or, Español, then press
Select.
Making Callsx
1.
Make sure the phone is turned on.
2.
Enter the phone number (include the area code if needed).
3.
Press
to dial.
4.
Press
to end the call.
Recent Calls
The Recent Calls menu displays a list of the last phone numbers or
Contacts entries for calls missed, received, or dialed. It is continually
updated as new numbers are added to the beginning of the list and
the oldest entries are removed from the bottom of the list.
Note: To view a quick list of all your recent calls, press
Key while in standby mode.
1.
All Calls : Allows you to view the list of the most recent missed,
received and dialed calls.
Press the Left Soft Key
,
,
,
.
Installing the SIM and Battery
Charging your phone
Pull out the cover of the charger slot on the top left side of your
LG500G. Plug in the charger, making sure that the 'B' side is facing you
(as displayed below), and plug the other end into a wall socket. Your
LG900G will need to be charged until a message reading "Battery full"
appears on screen.
2.
Missed Calls : Allows you to view a list of the most recent missed
calls.
Press the Left Soft Key
,
,
Use
to highlight an entry.
3.
Received Calls : Allows you to view a list of the most recent received
calls.
Press the Left Soft Key
,
,
Use
to highlight an entry.
4.
Dialed Numbers : Allows you to view a list of the most recent dialed
calls.
Press the Left Soft Key
,
,
Use
to highlight an entry.
5.
Call Duration : Allows you to view the duration of the calls, by type.
Press the Left Soft Key
,
,
Use
to highlight one of the
call types (below).
All Calls/ Dialed Calls/ Received Calls/ Last Call
Sound
Options to customize your phone's sounds:
Ringers
1.
Press the Left Soft Key
,
,
.
2.
Use
to highlight the ringtone among Ringtone, Voice Record-
ings or Default Sounds folder.
3.
Press
Play to play the ringtone, or press the Left soft key
Options and select Use As to set the ringtone to your phone.