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Some of the contents in this manual may differ from your phone depending on the software of the phone or your service provider. KS500 User Guide...
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Congratulations on your purchase of the advanced and compact KS500 phone by LG, designed to operate with the latest digital mobile communication technology. Disposal of your old appliance 1 When this crossed-out wheeled bin symbol is attached to a product it means the product is covered by the European Directive 2002/96/EC.
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Set up Your standby screen The basics Get creative Get organised The web Settings Accessories...
Using call divert ... 26 Using call barring ... 26 Changing the common call setting... 27 Changing your video call settings ... 27 LG KS500 | User Guide Contacts ... 28 Searching for a contact ... 28 Adding a new contact ... 28 Contact options ...
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Get creative Camera ... 36 Taking a quick photo ... 36 After you’ve taken your photo ... 36 Using the toolbar ... 36 Changing the image size ... 37 Viewing your saved photos ... 37 Choosing a shot mode ... 37 Using burst shot mode ...
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Adding a city to your world time ... 52 Using voice recorder ... 52 Recording a sound or voice ... 53 Sending the voice recording ... 53 LG KS500 | User Guide The web Vodafone live! ... 5 Accessing the web ... 5 Adding and accessing your bookmarks ...
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Accessories ... 62 Network service ... 63 Technical data ... 63...
2.0 W/kg*. Tests for SAR are conducted using standard operating positions with the device transmitting at its LG KS500 | User Guide highest certified power level in all tested frequency bands. Although the SAR is determined at the highest certified power...
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of data files or messages may be delayed until such a connection is available. Ensure the above separation distance instructions are followed until the transmission is completed. The highest SAR value for this device when tested for use at the body is 1.36 W/kg.
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Do not handle the phone with wet hands while it is being charged. It may cause an electric shock and can seriously damage your phone. LG KS500 | User Guide • Do not to charge a handset near flammable material as the handset can become hot and create a fire hazard.
Efficient phone operation Electronic and medical devices All mobile phones may get interference, which could affect performance. • Do not use your mobile phone near medical equipment without requesting permission. Please consult your doctor to determine if operation of your phone may interfere with the operation of your medical device.
Blasting area Do not use the phone where blasting is in progress. Observe restrictions, and follow any regulations or rules. LG KS500 | User Guide Potentially explosive atmospheres • Do not use the phone at a refueling point. •...
• Use your wireless phone to call emergency services for yourself or others. In the case of fire, traffic accident or medical emergencies; • Australia: Dial 0-0-0, • New Zealand: Dial 1-1-1, • International: Dial 1-1-2, • other local emergency number. Remember, it is a free call on your wireless phone for emergency services.
End/Power key Ends or rejects a call. Turns the phone on/off. Press once to return to the standby screen. LG KS500 | User Guide Charger, USB Cable, Handsfree connector Capture button Volume Micro SD card slot...
WARNING: Do not remove the battery when the phone is switched on, as this may damage the phone. LG KS500 | User Guide 2 Remove the battery Lever the bottom edge of the battery and remove it carefully from the battery compartment.
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4 Install the battery Insert the top of the battery into the top edge of the battery compartment. Ensure the battery contacts align with the terminals on the phone. Press down the bottom of the battery until it clips into place. 5 Replace the battery cover Slide the battery cover towards the top of the phone until it clicks into place.
3 Replace the Micro SD cover. LG KS500 | User Guide Formatting the memory card If your memory card is already formatted, you can begin using it. If your card isn’t formatted you will need to do so.
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Transferring your contacts To transfer your contacts from your USIM to your phone: 1 From the standby screen select choose Contacts. 2 Select Contact settings then Copy. 3 Choose USIM to Handset. 4 Choose All together or One by one and press to select Done.
Outbox 5 Sent messages 6 My folders 7 Templates 8 Emoticons 9 Media Album 0 Message settings LG KS500 | User Guide Email 1 Create new 2 Mail box 3 Drafts Outbox 5 Sent messages 6 Email settings...
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Organiser & Tools 1 Alarms 2 Calendar 3 Quick menu Vodafone 5 Tasks 6 Memo 7 Voice recorder 8 Private memo 9 Calculator 0 Converter Converter * World time World time # Organiser settings Entertainment 1 Games 2 Mobile TV...
2 Use the Thumbpad to move and make selections 3 When the option you require is selected, When the option you require is selected, press to open. LG KS500 | User Guide ▲ Standby screen ▲ Thumbpad...
Advice to the customer In order to allow better antenna sensitivity LG suggest that you hold the handset as shown below. Please do not cover the antenna area with your hand during a call or when using a Bluetooth connection. It may reduce signal quality.
NOTE: The video call may take some time to connect. Please be patient. 3 Adjust the camera position if necessary. LG KS500 | User Guide 4 Press the call. Making a voice/video call from Contacts It is easy to call anyone whose number you have stored in your Contacts.
Speed dialling You can assign a frequently-called contact to a speed dial number. 1 Press and select Contacts. 2 Select Speed dials. 3 Your Voicemail is already set to speed dial 1 and this cannot be changed. Select any other number to assign it a speed dial contact.
5 Select Activate to activate. NOTE: Charges are incurred for diverting calls. Please contact your network provider for details. LG KS500 | User Guide TIP��� To turn off all call diverts, choose Deactivate all from the Options menu. Using call barring 1 Press Call settings.
Changing the common call settings 1 Press , select Settings and choose Call settings. 2 Select Common settings. From here you can amend the settings for: Call reject - Select On or Off and choose to reject all calls, those from specific groups, contacts, those with no caller ID or from unregistered numbers (those not in your contacts).
3 Your address book will bring up a list of the contacts corresponding to the letters you’ve entered. LG KS500 | User Guide Adding a new contact 1 Press and select Contacts. 2 Select Add new.
Contact options There are many things you can do when viewing a contact. Here’s how to access and use the options menu: 1 Open the contact you’d like to use. See Searching for a contact. 2 Press to open the list of options. From here you can: Send message - Send a message to the contact.
Handset & USIM, Handset only or USIM only. You can also select to show the first LG KS500 | User Guide name or last name of a contact first. Synchronise contacts - Connect to your server to synchronise your contacts.
Messaging Messaging Your KS500 combines SMS, MMS and email into one intuitive and easy to use menu. Sending a message 1 Select Messaging then choose Create new. 2 Choose Message to send an SMS or MMS. You can also choose to send a live��� Postcard or a Voice message.
Managing your messages You can use your Inbox to manage your messages. LG KS500 | User Guide 1 Select Messaging then Inbox. 2 Select Options and then choose to: Reply - Send a reply to the selected message.
Using templates Create templates for the SMS and MMS messages you send most frequently. You’ll find some templates already on your phone, you can edit these if you wish. 1 Select Messaging then choose Templates. 2 Choose Text templates or Multimedia templates.
Info. service - Choose your reception status, language and other settings. Service message - Choose to receive or block service messages. You can also set your message security by creating trusted and untrusted lists of senders. LG KS500 | User Guide...
E-mail Setting up your email You can stay in touch on the move using email on your KS500. It’s quick and simple to set up a POP3 or IMAP email account. 1 Press , Select Email and choose Email settings. 2 Select Email accounts.
Your captured photo will appear on screen. The name of the image runs along the bottom of the screen together with five icons down the right side. LG KS500 | User Guide Back View the pictures you have taken in your Album.
Night mode - On or Off Timer - The self-timer allows you to set a delay after the capture button is pressed. Choose from 3 secs., 5 secs. or 10 secs.. Great for that group photo you want to be a part of.
1 From the viewfinder select settings 2 Select Shot mode 3 Select Frame Shot 4 Select a frame to use 5 Select close 6 Take photo LG KS500 | User Guide...
Video camera Shooting a quick video 1 Select , to change from camera to video camera mode. 2 Holding the phone horizontally, point the lens towards the subject of the video. 3 Press the capture button once to start recording. Press the capture button a second time to stop recording.
Select the album icon. Your album will appear on screen. 2 Highlight the video you want to view. 3 Select the video to watch it. LG KS500 | User Guide Adjusting the volume when viewing a video To adjust the volume of the audio on a video whilst it is playing, use the keys on the side of the handset.
Your photos and videos Editing photo album options menu You can view and edit your images using the Options menu in photo album. View - View the image. Send - Send the image to a friend. Delete - Delete the image. Use as - Set the image as Wallpaper/ Contacts image/Start-up or Shut down image.
Copy - Copy an image from the phone memory to a memory card or vice versa. LG KS500 | User Guide Delete - Delete an image. Mark/Unmark - Select multiple files. Print - Print an image via PictBridge or Bluetooth®.
Using an image You can choose images to use as wallpapers and screensavers or even to identify a caller. 1 Select My Files then Pictures. 2 Select the image you want to use and press Options. 3 Select Use as and choose from: Wallpaper - Set a wallpaper for the standby screen.
The Sounds folder contains the Default sounds and Voice recordings. From here you can manage, send or set sounds as ringtones. LG KS500 | User Guide Using a sound 1 Select My Files then Sounds. 2 Select Default sounds or Voice recordings.
Mute/ Unmute - Switch the sound on/off. Repeat - Repeat the video file. File info. - View the Name, Size, Date & Time, Type, Duration, Dimension, Protection and Copyright details. Send - Send the video in a message, Email, via Bluetooth or as a Media Album. Delete - Delete the video.
Sort by - Sort the games and applications by Date, Size or Name. Memory manager - View the memory status. LG KS500 | User Guide Flash contents The Flash contents folder contains all of your default and downloaded flash contents.
2 Select a file and choose Options. 3 Select Move. Music Your LG KS500 has a built-in music player so you can play all your favourite tracks. To access the music player, select Music from the main menu. From here you can access a...
Type, Duration, Protection and Copyright of the song. Send - Send the song as a message or via Bluetooth. LG KS500 | User Guide Delete - Delete the song. Use as - Use the song as one of your ringtones.
Add new songs – To add more songs to the playlist. Mark the ones you want and select Done. File info. - View the Name, Size, Date,Time, Type, Duration, Protection and Copyright of the song. Move up/down – Move the song up or down the list to change the playing order.
LG KS500 | User Guide TIP��� You can set a holiday in your calendar. Select each day you are on holiday one at a time, then choose Options and select Set holiday.
Sharing a to do item 1 From the standby screen press choose Organiser & Tools. Select Tasks. 2 Select the to do item you would like to share, then select Options. 3 Select Send. You can choose to share your to do item by Text message, Multimedia msg., Email or Bluetooth.
Alternatively choose Map, and select your chosen city from the map. 3 Press Select to confirm your choice. LG KS500 | User Guide TIP��� If you are abroad you can change your time zone from World time by selecting Options, followed by Change current city.
Recording a sound or voice 1 Select Organiser & Tools. 2 Select Voice recorder. 3 Select Rec. to begin recording. 4 Select Stop to end recording. 5 Select Play in Options to listen to your recording. Sending the voice recording 1 Once you have finished recording, select Options.
Accessing the web 1 From the standby screen press choose Vodafone live��� . 2 You will access the browser homepage directly by selecting Vodafone live��� . Alternatively select Enter address and type in your desired address, followed by Open. NOTE: An additional cost is incurred when connecting to this service and downloading content.
Adding the Feed You can input the feed directly yourself: Vodafone live��� → RSS reader → Options → Add new or you can click the feed link by selecting the RSS icon in the webpage. Updating the RSS reader 1 You can select Update or Update all.
3 Use the Connection wizard on your LG PC Suite to create an active Bluetooth connection. LG KS500 | User Guide 4 Click Communication on your PC. Then click Settings. 5 Click Modem. 6 Choose Standard Modem over Bluetooth link and click OK.
Settings Within this folder you can adapt your settings to make your KS500 personal to you. Changing your screen settings 1 From the standby screen, press 2 Select Display settings to choose from: Main display - Choose the theme for your standby screen or start-up, power off the phone.
If you want to change any settings, use this menu. From the standby screen, press select Settings and Connectivity. LG KS500 | User Guide Bluetooth - Setup your KS500 for Bluetooth use. You can adapt your visibility to other devices or search through devices you’re paired with.
- GPS technology uses information from earth-orbiting satellites to find locations. - A receiver estimates the distance to GPS satellites based on the time it takes for signals to reach it, then uses that information to identify its location. - It may take from a couple of seconds to several minutes.
2 Select Options and choose Send. Choose Bluetooth. 3 Select Yes to turn Bluetooth on. LG KS500 | User Guide 4 Your KS500 will automatically search for other Bluetooth enabled devices within range.
My device name - Enter a name for your KS500. Supported services - Search for the profile supported by KS500. See Using your phone as a modem or Using a Bluetooth headset. My address - View your Bluetooth device address. Pairing with another Bluetooth device By pairing your KS500 and another device,...
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Accessories These accessories are available for use with your KS500. Charger Battery Stereo headset LG KS500 | User Guide Data cable and Connect and synchronise your KS500 and PC. User Guide Learn more about your KS500. KS500 User Guide NOTE: •...
Network service The wireless phone described in this guide is approved for use on the GSM 900, DCS 1800, PCS1900 and W-CDMA network. A number of features included in this guide are called Network Services. These are special services that you arrange through your wireless service provider.
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Declaration of Conformity Declaration of Conformity Suppliers Details Name LG Electronics Inc Address LG Electronics Inc. LG Twin Towers 20, Yeouido-dong, Yeongdeungpo-gu, Seoul, Korea 150-721 Product Details Product Name GSM / W-CDMA Terminal Equipment Model Name KS500 Trade Name Applicable Standards Details R&TTE Directive 1999/5/EC EN 301 89-01 V1.6.1, EN 301 89-07 V1.3.1 EN 301 89-17 V1.2.1, EN 301 89-2 V1.3.1...
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MANUFACTURER’S WARRANTY Australia & New Zealand 1. WHAT THIS WARRANTY COVERS: LG offers you a warranty that the enclosed Product and its enclosed accessories will be free from defects in material and workmanship according to the following terms and conditions: (1) The warranty for the Product is for ONE (1) year beginning on the date of purchase of the Product.
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(3) Breakage or damage to antennas, unless caused directly by defects in material or workmanship. (4) If the Customer does not notify LG of the alleged defect or malfunction of the Product during the applicable warranty period, the Customer shall have no coverage or benefits under this warranty.
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AUSTRALIA: LG Electronics Australia Pty Ltd 2 Wonderland Drive Eastern Creek NSW 2766 PO Box 212 HORSLEY PARK NSW 2175 Tel: 1800-638-080 Fax: 02-8805-4201 Electronics Australia Pty Ltd. NEW ZEALAND: LG Electronics Australia Pty Ltd Unit A, 38 Highbrook Drive East Tamaki 2013 PO Box 58195 Greenmount Auckland 2141...