LG 501c User Manual

							LG501C User Guide English
Some of the contents in this manual may differ from your phone
depending on the software of the phone or your service provider. 
						

							Phone Overview
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PhoneOverview
1.EarpieceLets you hear the caller. 2.LCD ScreenDisplays messages and indicator icons. 3.Left Option KeyUse to access the Messaging menu from
the standby screen, or the function immediately above it. 
4.  Camera KeyPress this key to open the Camera function.5.SEND KeyUse to place or answer calls.6.Alphanumeric KeypadUse to enter numbers and select
menu items.
7.  Navigation KeyUse to navigate through menus and
options. When on the Standby screen, use for quick access
to your Favorites, easyedge, Calendar and My Menu.
8. Menu/OKKeyLets you access the phones main menu
and also selects the highlighted choice when navigating
through a menu or function. 
9.  Right Option KeyUse to access the Contacts menu from
the standby screen, or the function immediately above it.
10. CLR KeyDeletessingle spaces or characterswith a quick
press, but press and hold to delete the text entered in a
text field. Will also back you out of menus, one level at a
time.  
11.  PWR/END KeyUse to turn the power on/off and to end
acall. Also, use to exit from any function and return to
the standby menu.
12. Lock Mode KeypadUse to lock the phone (from
standby mode press and hold for about 3 seconds).
13. MicrophoneLetscallers hear you. 
						

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PhoneOverview
1. Earphone Jack Allows the use of a handsfree
headset.
2. Side Volume KeysUse to adjust the ringer volume
in standby mode and the earpiece volume duringacall. 
3.  Charger/Accessory PortConnects the phone to
the battery charger or other available accessories.
4.Camera LensUsed totake photos. Keep it clean
for optimal photo quality.
Charging with PC USB You can use your computer to charge your
phone. Connect one end of a USB cable to
the charging accessory port on your phone
and the other end to ahighpower USB port
on your PC. When charging a USB hub, be
sure to use a powered USB hub. 
						

							Phone Overview
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PhoneOverview
Internal Qwerty Keypad
Your phone features a QWERTY keyboard, specifically designed for
easy and comfortable text entry. The QWERTY keyboard uses a
standard layout.
1. Function Key allows you enter the alternate
character (such as $ for the W key) on the
QWERTY keyboard (See Entering and Editing
Information on page 28for more
information). To lock the function key (as
when entering a series of numbers or alternate
characters), press twice.
2.  SHIFT Keylets you change letter capitalization
when entering text, using the QWERTY
keyboard.
3. SPACE Keylets you enter a space.
4.  Lock Mode Keyallows you to lock the
function. Press Right Option Key then OK key
to unlock the phone.
5. Symbols/Speaker Keylets you enter symbols
when composing text messages. Pressing this
key from Home screen allows you to turn
speaker On/Off.
6. Voice Command Keyallows you to begin the
voice command.
7.  ENTER Keylets you move the cursor to the
beginning of the next line when composingtext messages.
8.  Back keyDeletes single spaces or characters
with a quick press, but press and hold to
delete the text entered in a text field. Will also
back you out of menus, one level at a time. 
						

							Menus Overview
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MenusOverview
Prepaid
1. My Phone Number
2. Airtime Info
3. Airtime Display
4. Serial Number
5. Code Entry Mode
Contacts 
1.NewContact
2.Contact List
3.Groups
4. My vCard
5.Speed Dials
Messages 
1. New Text Message
2. New Picture
Message
3.Inbox
4. Outbox
5. Drafts
6.Voicemail
7. Templates
8. Settings
1. Entry Mode
2. Signature
9. Delete All
1. Delete Inbox
2. Delete Outbox
3. DeleteDrafts
4. Delete All
Messages
Recent Calls
1. Missed Calls
2.Received Calls
3. Dialed Calls
4.All Calls
5.Call Timer
6. Data Counter
Menu Access
Press Menuto access the nine phone menus. There are two
methods of accessing menus and submenus: 
Use the navigation key to highlight and select, or
Press the number key that corresponds with the menu (or submenu). 
						

							Menus Overview
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MenusOverview
Games
1. Buy Games
Chequered Flag
WordAttack
Browser
1. Start Browser
Multimedia
1.TakePhoto
2.Record Voice
3. Images
4. Sounds
Voice Command
1. Start Command
2. Command Mode
3. Announce Alert
4. Train Word
5. Best Match
My Schedule
1. Alarm Clock
2. Calendar
3.Notepad
Bluetooth
1. Paired Devices
2. Power
3. My Visibility
4. My Bluetooth Info
Tools
1. Calculator
2. Ez Tip Calculator
3. World Clock
4. Stopwatch
5. Unit Converter
Settings
1. Sound
1.Ringtones
2.Volume
3. Message Alerts
4. Alert Type
5.Service Alerts
6. Power On/Off
Tone 
						

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MenusOverview
2. Display
1. Wallpaper
2. Backlight 
3. Auto Keyguard
4. Menu Style
5. Languages
(Idiomas)
6. Clocks &
Calendar
7. Font Settings
8. Word Prediciton
3. Security
1. Lock Phone
2.Camera
Restriction
3. Change Lock
Code
4.ResetDefault
4. Call Settings
1. Answer Options
2. Auto Retry
3. One Touch Dial
4. Airplane Mode
5. TTY Mode
5. System
1. Network
2. Location
6.Memory
1.Reserved
Memory
2.Multimedia
7. Phone Info
1. My Number
2. ESN/MEID
3. Icon Glossary
4.Version 
						

							Getting Started with Your Phone
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GettingStartedwithYourPhone
The Battery
The phone comes with a
rechargeable battery. The battery
charge level is shown at the top
of the LCD screen.
Installing the Battery
Remove the battery cover by
pressing down atthe topcenter
of the battery cover, then sliding
the cover downward. Align the
battery with the terminals near
the top of the phone (see image
1), then snap the rest of the
battery into place (see image 2).
Align the battery cover then slide
it upward until it clicks into place
(see image 3).
Removing the Battery
Turn the phone off.Slide the
battery cover downward to
remove it. Use the opening near
the bottom of the battery to lift
the battery out.
Charging the Battery
Touse the charger provided with
your phone:
Warning! Use only the charger
provided with the phone. Using
anycharger other than the one
included with the 
LLGG550011CC may
damage your phone or battery.
Note 
It is important to fully charge the
battery before initial use of the
phone. 
						

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Getting Started with Your Phone
1. Plug the end of the adapter
into the phone’s charger port
and the other end into an
electrical outlet.
2.The charge time varies
depending upon the battery
level.
Battery Charge Level
The battery charge level is shown
at the top right of the LCD
screen. When the battery charge
level becomes low, the low
battery sensor alerts you in threeways: sounding an audible tone,
blinking the battery icon, anddisplaying a warning message. If
the battery charge level becomes
exceedingly low, the phone
automatically switches off and
any function in progress is not
saved.
Turning the Phone On and Off
Turning the Phone On
1. Install a charged battery or
connect the phone to an
external power source.
2. Press  for about 3
seconds until the LCD screen
lights up.
Turning the Phone Off
1.Press and hold until the
display turns off.
NoticePlease make sure that the B Side faces up
before inserting a charger or data cable into
the charger port of your phone. 
						

							Getting Started with Your Phone
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Getting Started with Your Phone
Signal Strength
Call quality depends on the
signal strength in your area. The
signal strength is indicated on
the screen as the number of bars
on the signal strength icon  .
The more bars, the better the
signal strength. If the signal
quality is poor, move to an open
area. If you are in a building, the
reception may be better near a
window. 
Screen Icons
To see the icon glossary, go to
Menu
>Settings
>
Phone Info 
>Icon
Glossary
on your phone.
Making Calls
1. Make sure the phone is
turned on. If not, press 
for about 3 seconds to turn it
on.
2.Enter the phone number
(include the area code if
needed).
3.Press . 
4.Press  to end the call.
Note 
The call quality is also affected by
environmental factors such as
weather conditions.