LG Electronics USA KC550 PCS GSM/ EDGE Phone with Bluetooth User Manual

LG Electronics USA PCS GSM/ EDGE Phone with Bluetooth Users Manual

Users Manual

Part 15.21 statement " Change or Modifications that are not expressly approved by the manufacturer could void     the user's authority to operate the equipment. "   Part 15.105 statement This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a class B digital device,pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules.These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and usedin accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. if this equipment does cause harmful interference or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures:- Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.- Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.- Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to   which the receiver is connected- Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.
LIMITED WARRANTY STATEMENT  1. WHAT THIS WARRANTY COVERS: LG offers you a limited warranty that the enclosed subscriber unit and its enclosed accessories will be free from defects in material and workmanship, according to the following terms and conditions: (1) The limited warranty for the product extends for ONE (1) year beginning on the data of purchase of the product. (2) The limited warranty extends on to the original purchaser of the product and is not assignable or transferable to any subsequent purchaser/end user. (3) This warranty is good only to the original purchaser of the product during the warranty period as long as it is in the U.S., including Alaska, Hawaii, U.S. Territories and Canada. (4) The external housing and cosmetic parts shall not be covered under these limited warranty terms. (5) Upon request from LG, the consumer must provide information to reasonably prove the date of purchase. (6) The customer shall bear the cost of shipping the product to the Customer Service Department of LG. LG shall bear the cost of shipping the product back to the consumer after the completion of service under this limited warranty.  2. WHAT THIS WARRANTY DOES NOT COVER: (1) Defects or damages resulting from use of the product in other than its normal and customary manner. (2) Defects or damages from abnormal use, abnormal conditions, improper storage, exposure to moisture or dampness, unauthorized modifications, unauthorized connections, unauthorized repair, misuse, neglect, abuse, accident, alteration, improper installation, or other acts which are not the fault of LG, including damage caused by shipping blown fuses spills of food or liquid. (3) Breakage or damage to antennas unless caused directly by defects in material or workmanship. (4) That the Customer Service Department at LG was net notified by consumer of the alleged defect or malfunction of the product during the applicable limited warranty period. (5) Products which have had the serial number removed or made illegible. (6) The limited warranty is in lieu of all other warranties, express or implied either in fact or by operations law, statutory or otherwise, including, but limited to any implied warranty of marketability or fitness for a particular use. (7) Damage resulting from use of non-LG approved accessories. (8) All plastic surfaces and all other externally exposed parts that are scratched or damaged due to normal customer use. (9) Products operated outside published maximum ratings. 3 (10) Products used or obtained in a rental program. (11) Consumables (such as fuses).  3. STATE LAW RIGHTS: No other express warranty is applicable to this product. THE DURATION OF ANY IMPLIED WARRANTIES, INCLUDING THE IMPLIED WARRANTY OF MARKETABILITY, IS LIMITED TO THE DURATION OF THE EXPRESS WARRANTY HEREIN. LG INFOCOMM INC. SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR THE LOSS OF THE USE OF THE PRODUCT, INCONVENIENCE, LOSS OR ANY OTHER DAMAGES, DIRECT OR CONSEQUENTIAL, RISING OUT OF THE USE OF, OR INABILITY TO USE, THIS PRODUCT OR FOR ANY BREACH OF ANY EXPRESS OR IMPLIED WARRANTY, INCLUDING THE IMPLIED WARRANTY OF MARKETABILITY APPLICABLE TO THIS PRODUCT. Some states do not allow the exclusive of imitation of incidental or consequential damages or limitations on how long an implied warranty lasts; so these limitations or exclusions may not apply to you. This warranty gives you specific legal rights and you may also have other rights which vary from state to state. 4. HOW TO GET WARRANTY SERVICE: To obtain warranty service, please call the following web address: www.lgeservice.com
8For Your SafetyImportant InformationThis user guide contains important information on the use andoperation of this phone. Please read all the informationcarefully for optimal performance and to prevent any damageto or misuse of the phone. Any changes or modifications notexpressly approved in this user guide could void your warrantyfor this equipment.Before You StartSafety InstructionsWARNING! To reduce the possibility of electric shock, do notexpose your phone to high humidity areas, such as thebathroom, swimming pool, etc.Always store your phone away from heat. Never store yourphone in settings that may expose it to temperatures less than32°F or greater than 104°F, such as outside during extremeweather conditions or in your car on a hot day. Exposure toexcessive cold or heat will result in malfunction, damageand/or catastrophic failure.Be careful when using your phone near other electronicdevices. RF emissions from your mobile phone may affectnearby in adequately shielded electronic equipment. Youshould consult with manufacturers of any personal medicaldevices such as pacemakers and hearing aides to determine ifthey are susceptible to interference from your mobile phone.Turn off your phone in a medical facility or at a gas station.Never place your phone in a microwave oven as this willcause the battery to explode.IMPORTANT! Please read the TIA SAFETY INFORMATION onpage 78 before using your phone.Safety InformationRead these simple guidelines. Breaking the rules may bedangerous or illegal. Further detailed information is given in thisuser guide.]Never use an unapproved battery since this could damagethe phone and/or battery and could cause the battery toexplode.]Never place your phone in a microwave oven as it willcause the battery to explode.]Do not dispose of your battery by fire or with hazardous orflammable materials.]Make sure that no sharp-edged items come into contactwith the battery. There is a risk of this causing a fire.]Store the battery in a place out of reach of children.]Be careful that children do not swallow any parts such asrubber plugs (earphone, connection parts of the phone,etc.). This could cause asphyxiation or suffocation.
9For Your Safety]Unplug the power cord and charger during lightning stormsto avoid electric shock or fire.]When riding in a car, do not leave your phone or set up thehands-free kit near to the air bag. If wireless equipment isimproperly installed and the air bag is activated, you may beseriously injured.]Do not use a hand-held phone while driving.]Do not use the phone in areas where its use is prohibited.(For example: aircraft).]Do not expose the battery charger or adapter to directsunlight or use it in places with high humidity, such as abathroom.]Never store your phone in temperatures less than- 4°F orgreater than 122°F.]Do not use harsh chemicals (such as alcohol, benzene,thinners, etc.) or detergents to clean your phone. There is arisk of this causing a fire.]Do not drop, strike, or shake your phone severely. Suchactions may harm the internal circuit boards of the phone.]Do not use your phone in high explosive areas as the phonemay generate sparks.]Do not damage the power cord by bending, twisting, pulling,or heating. Do not use the plug if it is loose as it may causea fire or electric shock.]Do not place any heavy items on the power cord. Do notallow the power cord to be crimped as it may cause fire orelectric shock.]Do not handle the phone with wet hands while it is beingcharged. It may cause an electric shock or seriouslydamage your phone.]Do not disassemble the phone.]Do not place or answer calls while charging the phone as itmay short-circuit the phone and/or cause electric shock orfire.]Only use the batteries, antennas, and chargers provided byLG. The warranty will not be applied to products provided byother suppliers.]Only authorized personnel should service the phone and itsaccessories. Faulty installation or service may result inaccidents and consequently invalidate the warranty.]Do not hold or let the antenna come in contact with yourbody during a call.]An emergency call can be made only within a service area.For an emergency call, make sure that you are within aservice area and that the phone is turned on.
10For Your SafetyFCC RF Exposure InformationWARNING! Read this information before operating the phone.In August 1996, the Federal Communications (FCC) of he UnitedStates, with its action in Report and Order FCC 96-326, adoptedan updated safety standard for human exposure to radiofrequency (RF) electromagnetic energy emitted by FCCregulated transmitters. Those guidelines are consistent withthe safety standard previously set by both U.S. andinternational standards bodies.The design of this phone complies with the FCC guidelines andthese international standards.CAUTIONUse only the supplied and approved antenna. Use ofunauthorized antennas or modifications could impair callquality, damage the phone, void your warranty and/or result inviolation of FCC regulations. Do not use the phone with adamaged antenna. If a damaged antenna comes into contactwith skin, a minor burn may result. Contact your local dealerfor a replacement antenna.Body-worn OperationThis device was tested for typical body-worn operations withthe back of the phone kept 0.79 inches (2cm) between theuser’s body and the back of the phone. To comply with FCC RFexposure requirements, a minimum separation distance of 0.79inches(2cm) must be maintained between the user's bodyand the back of the phone. Third-party belt-clips, holsters, andsimilar accessories containing metallic components should notbe used. Body-worn accessories that cannot maintain 0.79inches(2cm) separation distance between the user's bodyand the back of the phone, and have not been tested for typicalbody-worn operations may not comply with FCC RF exposurelimits and should be avoided.
11For Your SafetyVehicle Mounted External Antenna(optional, if available)A minimum separation distance of 8 inches (20cm) must bemaintained between the user/bystander and the vehiclemounted external antenna to satisfy FCC RF exposurerequirements. For more information about RF exposure, visitthe FCC website at www.fcc.govFCC Part 15 Class B ComplianceThis device and its accessories comply with part 15 of FCCrules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) This device and its accessories may not cause harmfulinterference, and (2) this device and its accessories mustaccept any interference received, including interference thatmay cause undesired operation.Cautions for Battery]Do not disassemble.]Do not short-circuit.]Do not expose to high temperature: 60°C (140°F).]]Do not incinerate.Battery Disposal]Please dispose of your battery properly or bring to yourlocal wireless carrier for recycling.]Do not dispose in fire or with hazardous or flammablematerials.Adapter (Charger) Cautions]Using the wrong battery charger could damage your phoneand void your warranty.]The adapter or battery charger is intended for indoor useonly.Do not expose the adapter or battery charger to direct sunlightor use it in places with high humidity, such as the bathroom.
LG KC550  |  User Guide8SET UPCamera/ MP3 player keyGetting to know your phoneCharger, Cable, Handsfree connectorALC(Auto Luminance Control) sensorCall key    Dials a phone number and answers incoming calls.Clear key    Deletes a character with each press. Use this key to go back to the previous screen. End/Power key    Slide the End/Power key towards bottom of the phone.Ends or rejects a call.Turns the phone on/off.Returns to the standby screen when you use the menu.Volume keyMain screenTouchpad
9SET UP0102030405060708Open viewBattery coverBatteryCamera lensMemory card slotBattery cover release latchMirrorFlash
LG KC550  |  User Guide10SET UPInstalling the SIM and battery1   Remove the battery cover Press the battery cover release latch. Slide the battery cover towards the bottom of the phone and away from it.  WARNING: Do not remove the battery when the phone is switched on, as this may damage the phone.2   Remove the battery Lever the bottom edge of the battery and remove it carefully from the battery compartment.3   Install the SIM card Pull the SIM card holder open. Slide the SIM card into the SIM card holder and slide the card holder backward. Make sure that the gold contact area on the card is facing downwards. To remove the SIM card, pull it gently in the reverse direction.  WARNING: Do not insert the SIM card when the slide is open, as this may damage your phone and SIM card.
11SET UP01020304050607084   Install the battery Insert the top of the battery first into the top edge of the battery compartment. Ensure the battery contacts align with the terminals on the phone. Press the bottom of the battery down until it clips into place.
LG KC550  |  User Guide12SET UPInstalling the SIM and battery6   Charging your phone Pull open the cover of the charger socket on the side of your KC550. Insert the charger and plug into a mains electricity socket. Your KC550 will need to be charged until a message reading Fully Charged appears on screen.  WARNING: Do not charge the phone when it is on soft furnishings. The phone should be charged in a well ventilated area.5   Replace the battery cover Slide the battery cover towards the top of the phone until it clicks into place.
13SET UP0102030405060708Installing a memory cardYou can expand the memory space available on your phone using a memory card. The KC550 will support a memory card of up to 2 GB.TIP! Memory card is an optional accessory.Open the slide and insert the memory card. Slide the memory card into the slot at the top, until it clicks into place. Make sure that the gold contact area is facing downwards. Removing the memory cardOpen the slide and carefully remove the memory card by gently pushing it as shown in the following diagram:Memory cardFormatting the memory cardIf your memory card is not already formatted, you will need to do so before you can begin using it.1   From the standby screen touch Menu and select Settings.2   Choose Memory status and select External memory.3   Touch Format and enter the password, which is set to 0000 as default. Your card will be formatted and ready to use.4   To view the new formatted folders on your KC550 touch Menu and select My stuff. Choose External memory.   WARNING: When you format your memory card, all the content will be wiped. If you do not want to lose the data on your memory card, back it up first.
LG KC550  |  User Guide14SET UPMenu mapOrganiser1  Calendar2  MemoMy stuff1  Images2  Sounds3  Videos4  Documents5  Others6   External memoryGames & Apps1  Games2  Applications3   Network profileProfiles1  General2  Silent3  Vibrate only4  Outdoor5  HeadsetCall history1  All calls2  Missed calls3  Dialled calls4  Received calls5  Call duration6  Call costs7   Data informationMessaging1  New message2  Inbox3  Email box 4  Drafts5  Outbox6  Sent7   Listen to voicemail8  Info message9  Templates0  SettingsContacts1  Search2  New contact3  Speed dials4  Groups5  Copy all6  Delete all7  Settings8  InformationSettings1  Date & Time2  Languages3  Display4  Call5  Security6  Flight mode7  Reset8  Memory statusBrowser1  Home2  Yahoo!3  Bookmarks4  Enter address5  History6  Saved pages7   Browser settings8  InformationTools1  Alarm clock2  Calculator3  Stopwatch4  Unit converter5  World clock6  SIM servicesConnectivity1  Bluetooth2  Network3   USB connectionMultimedia1  MP3 player2  Camera3  Video camera4  FM radio5  Voice recorder
150102030405060708YOUR STANDBY SCREENYour standby screenWhenever your KC550 isn’t in use it will return to your standby screen. From here you can access menu options, make a quick call and change your profile - as well as many other things.Your KC550 has a touchpad on the slide. You can determine what you see on the main screen using the touch keys.Touchpad tips•   There’s no need to press too hard, the touchpad is sensitive enough to pick up on a light touch.•   Use the tip of your finger to touch the option you require. Be careful not to touch any other keys around it.•   When the screen light is off, press the camera key twice on the right hand side of the phone to restore the standby screen.•   Don’t cover the phone with a case or cover as the touchpad will not work with any material covering it.•   When you enter an options menu, the touchpad will provide a four way arrow pad. Either touch the arrows to move through a menu one item at a time, or slide your finger across the touchpad in the direction you want to move.
LG KC550  |  User Guide16YOUR STANDBY SCREENThe quick keysThe quick keys provide easy, one-touch access to your most used functions.   Touch to open your message editor. From here you can create a new SMS or MMS. To open the inbox, touch and hold the key.   Touch to open your address book. Your contacts are displayed in an alphabetical list. You can also create new contacts and edit existing ones.   Touch to choose a sound profile for your phone.   Touch to open the favorites menu.The main menuThe main menu provides twelve menu options. To open the main menu:1   Touch Menu.2   The main menu will appear on the screen. The touchpad will display four directional arrows.3   Touch the arrows to move around the main menu one icon at a time.4   When the option you require is circled, touch OK to open.Advice to the customer In order to allow better antenna sensitivity LG suggest that you hold the handset as shown in the figure below.                              0                    XPlease do not cover the antenna area with your hand during a call or when using a Bluetooth connection. It may interfere and degrade sound quality.Your standby screen
170102030405060708YOUR STANDBY SCREENThe status barThe status bar uses various icons to indicate things like signal strength, new messages and battery life, as well as telling you whether your Bluetooth is active.Below is a table explaining the meaning of icons you’re likely to see in the status bar.  Icon  Description      Network signal strength                (number of bars will vary)     No network signal   GPRS available   EDGE available   Flight mode is activated       Calls are diverted      Roaming service      Bluetooth is activated       WAP service is connected      An alarm is set      Schedule  Icon  Description      ALC sensor is activated    New message    New voice message      General profile in use      Silent profile in use      Vibrate profile in use       Outdoor profile in use       Headset profile in use      Remaining battery life      Battery empty
LG KC550  |  User Guide18YOUR STANDBY SCREENSelecting functions and optionsYour phone offers a set of functions that allows you to customise the phone. These functions are arranged in menus and sub-menus, accessed via the two soft keys. Each menu and sub-menu allows you to view and alter the settings of a particular function.The roles of the soft keys vary according to the current context; the label on the bottom line of the display just above each key indicates its current role.
190102030405060708THE BASICSCallsMaking a call1   Key in the number using the keypad. To delete a digit press   .2   Touch   to initiate the call.3   To end the call, slide   on the right side of the phone or touch End.TIP! To enter + when making an international call, press and hold 0.Making a call from your contacts1   Bring up the touchpad menu by sliding your handset open or holding the camera key on the side of your handset down.2   Touch   to open the address book.3   Using the keypad, enter the first letter of the contact you want to call. For example, for Office, press 6 three times.4   To scroll through the contacts and their different numbers use the arrows on the touchpad.5   Touch Call or touch   to initiate the call.Answering and rejecting a callWhen your phone rings, touch Accept or touch   to answer the call. While your phone is ringing, activate the touchpad by opening your handset or pressing the camera key, then select Silent to mute the ringing. This is great if you have forgotten to change your profile to Silent for a meeting. Slide   towards bottom of the phone or touch Reject to reject the incoming call.TIP! You can change the settings on your phone to answer your calls in different ways. Touch Menu, select Settings and choose Call. Select Answer mode and choose from Slide open, Any key or Accept key only.
LG KC550  |  User Guide20THE BASICSCallsIn-call optionsOptions - Choose from a list of further in-call options, including Contacts and Messaging so you can check your messages and add contacts during a call.Speaker - Touch Speaker to turn on the speaker phone.Mute - Touch Mute to turn off the microphone so the person you are talking to cannot hear you.Adjusting the call volumeTo adjust the volume during a call, press the volume keys on the left hand side of your phone.Speed diallingYou can assign a speed dial number to a contact you call frequently.1  Touch Contacts, then select Speed dials.2   Your voicemail is set to speed dial 1 and you cannot change this. Select any other number either by using the touchpad arrows and touching Assign or by pressing the hard key number.3   Your address book will open. Select the contact you’d like to assign to that number using the touchpad arrows, then touch OK.To call a speed dial number, press and hold the assigned number until the contact appears on screen. The call will initiate automatically; there’s no need to touch  .Options             Speaker             Mute
210102030405060708THE BASICSViewing your call logsTouch Menu, select Call history. Choose to view:All calls - View the complete list of all your dialled, received and missed calls.Missed calls - View the list of any calls you have missed.Dialled calls - View the list of all the numbers you have called.Received calls - View the list of all the numbers that have called you.Call duration - View details of how long you have spent on your calls; received and dialled.Call costs - View the charges applied to your Last call or All calls. This service is network dependent, some operators are unable to support this.Data information - View the amount of all your received and sent data in kilobytes.TIP! From any call log select Options and choose Delete to delete selected or all of the recorded items.TIP! Using the touchpad arrows highlight any single call entry to view the date and time of the call. To view the call duration touch View.Using call divert1   Touch Menu, select Settings and choose Call. 2  Select Call divert.3   Choose whether to divert all calls, when the line is busy, when there is no reply or when you are out of reach.4   Choose Activate and select whether to divert to voicemail, another number or your favourite number.5   Enter your divert number or select Search to browse Contacts for your divert number.Note: Charges are incurred for diverting calls. Please contact your network provider for details.TIP! To turn off all call diverts, choose Cancel all from the Call divert menu.
LG KC550  |  User Guide22THE BASICSUsing call barring1   Touch Menu, select Settings and choose Call. 2   Select Call barring.3  Choose any or all of the seven options: All outgoing  Outgoing international   Outgoing international except home country   All incoming  Incoming when abroad  Cancel all barrings  Change password4   Select Activate and enter the call barring password. Please check with your network operator for this service.TIP! Select Fixed dial number from the Call menu to turn on and compile a list of numbers which can be called from your phone. You’ll need your PIN2 code from your operator. Only numbers included in the fixed dial list can be called from your phone.Changing the call settings1   Touch Menu, select Settings and choose Call.2  From here you can amend the settings for:  Call divert - Choose whether to divert your calls.   Call barring - Select when you would like calls to be barred.  Fixed dial number - Choose a list of numbers that can be called from your phone.   Answer mode - Choose whether to answer the phone using the accept key, any key or by sliding your handset open.   Send my number - Choose whether your number will be displayed when you call someone.   Call waiting - Be alerted when you have a call waiting.   Minute minder - Select On to hear a tone every minute during a call.  Auto redial - Choose On or Off. Send DTMF tones - Choose On or Off.Calls
230102030405060708THE BASICSContactsSearching for a contact1   Touch Contacts and choose Search, select Contacts from the Menu screen or touch   from the standby screen.2   Using the keypad enter the first letter of the contact you want to call. For example,  for Office, press 6 three times.3   To scroll through the contacts and their different numbers use the touchpad arrows.Adding a new contact1   Touch Contacts and choose New contact.2   Choose whether to store your new contact on your Phone or SIM card.3   Enter all the information you have in the fields provided and select Save.Or, using the slightly quicker method…1   Enter the number you wish to store on the standby screen and select Options.2   Choose Save or Add to existing contact.3   Enter the relevant information as above and touch Save.Note: When you are storing a contact’s email address, press   to enter a symbol and scroll with the touchpad arrows until you see @.Contact optionsThere 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 above.2   Touch Options to open the list of options.  From here you can: Edit - Change any of the contact’s details.   New message - Send a message to the contact. If the contact has an email address, select whether you’d like to send a Message or Email.    Send via - Send the contact’s details to another person as a business card. Choose to send as a Text message, Multimedia message, via Bluetooth or by Email.   Delete - Delete the contact. Select Yes if you are sure.  New contact - Add a new contact.   Multi delete - Mark multiple contacts to delete.
LG KC550  |  User Guide24THE BASICS   Copy to SIM/phone - Choose to move or copy to the SIM card or phone (depending on where you originally saved the contact).   Main number - If more than one is listed, select which of the contact’s numbers is preferred.Adding a contact to a groupYou can save your contacts into groups,  for example, keeping your work colleagues and family separate. There are a number of groups including Family, Friends, Colleague, VIP, Group1 and Group2 already set up on the phone.1   Touch Contacts and choose Groups.2   Scroll to the group you wish to add a contact to and touch View then select Add.3   Your contacts will open. Scroll to any contacts you would like to add to the group and touch   , then select Done.4   Select Yes if you are sure.TIP! You can assign a ringtone or icon to a group. Select the group you wish to assign the ringtone or icon to and select Options and choose an item you want. Renaming a groupYou can rename any of the groups to fit your lifestyle.1   Touch Contacts and choose Groups.2  Select a group you want to rename.3   Choose Options, select Rename and enter your new group name.4  Select Save.Note: You can only assign a contact to a group or add a picture to a contact that is saved in your phone (not SIM) memory.Adding a picture to a contactYou can change the appearance of your contacts in your address book to include a picture.1   Touch Contacts and choose Settings.2   Select View options and choose With picture.3   Then return to the address book and select the contact you want to add a picture to.4  Choose Options and select Edit.Contacts
250102030405060708THE BASICS5   Scroll down to the Photo section. Choose Options and select Images or New image. If you select Images, you can choose an image that is saved in your phone memory. If you select New image, your camera viewfinder will open, so you can take a picture of your contact.6   Select Save.Copying your contacts to your SIMYou can also choose to copy your contacts from your SIM to your handset or from your handset to your SIM.1   Touch Contacts and choose Copy All.2   Select to copy the contacts from SIM to phone or Phone to SIM.3   Choose whether to Keep original or Delete original.4   Select Yes if you are sure.Deleting all your contacts1   Touch Contacts and choose Delete all.2   Select to delete contacts from SIM or Phone.3  Select Yes if you are sure.4   Enter the password, which is set to 0000 as default, and select OK.Viewing informationTouch Contacts and choose Information. From here you can view your Service dial numbers, your Own numbers and your Business card.TIP! If you haven’t yet created a business card, the Business card screen will give you the option to create one. Select New and enter your details as you would for any contact. Choose Save.
LG KC550  |  User Guide26THE BASICSMessagingYour KC550 includes functions related to SMS (Short Message Service), MMS (Multimedia Message Service) and email, as well as the network’s service messages. Simply touch Menu and select Messaging.Sending a message1   Touch Menu, select Messaging and choose New message.2   Choose Message to send an SMS or MMS. (If you want to send an Email see page 28-29 or if you want to send something using Bluetooth, see page 62.)3  A new message editor will open.           Message editor combines SMS and MMS into one intuitive and easy to switch between SMS mode and MMS mode. The default setting of the message editor is SMS mode.4   Enter your message using either the T9 predictive mode or Abc manual mode. See Entering text on page 27 to see how to switch between the different text entry modes.TIP! You can select your message type as SMS or MMS when you enter a text longer than 2 pages in the message field. If you want to change the type of message to send, see page 31 for Send long text as menu from Changing your text message settings.  5   Touch Options and choose Insert to add an Image, Sound, Video, Symbol, Text template, Emoticon, Name & Number, New slide, Subject or More (Contact/My business card/Schedule).6   Touch Send to.7   Enter the phone number or touch Options and select Contacts or Recent list to open your contacts list. You can add multiple contacts.8  Touch Send.  WARNING: If an Image, Sound, Video, New slide or Subject is added to the message editor, it will be automatically converted to MMS mode and you will be charged accordingly. Messaging
270102030405060708THE BASICSEntering textYou can enter alphanumeric characters using the phone’s keypad. For example, storing names in Contacts, writing a message and creating scheduling events in the calendar all require entering text. The following text input methods are available in the phone: T9 predictive mode, ABC manual mode and 123 mode.Note: Some fields may allow only one text input mode (e.g. telephone number in address book fields).To turn on T9 mode in the text entry field, choose Options, select Set T9 and choose On.  With T9 on, you can switch text input mode by pressing   . You will notice the text input mode indicator in the upper right corner of the display.  To input a symbol in the text entry field, press the   key and select a symbol, then select OK.Complete each word with a space by  pressing 0.To delete a character, touch   key. T9 predictive modeT9 predictive mode uses a built-in dictionary to recognise words you’re writing based on the key sequences you press. Simply press the number key associated with the letter you want to enter, and the dictionary will recognise the word once all the letters are entered. For example, press 8, 3, 5, 3, 7, 4, 6, 6, 3 to write ‘telephone’.If the word you want doesn’t appear, touch Options and select New T9 word, then you can enter the word using ABC manual mode. Your word will be added to the dictionary.Note: You can select a different T9 language by touching Options and select Writing language.ABC manual modeIn ABC manual mode you may need to press the key repeatedly to enter a letter. For example, to write ‘hello’, press 4 twice, 3 twice, 5 three times, 5 three times again, then 6 three times.123 mode Type numbers using one keystroke per number. You can also add numbers whilst remaining in letter modes by pressing and holding the desired key.
LG KC550  |  User Guide28THE BASICSSetting up your emailYou can stay in touch on the move using email on your KC550. It’s quick and simple to set up a POP3 or IMAP4 email account.1   Touch Menu, select Messaging and choose Settings.2   Select Email then Email account.3   Touch New.4   You can now choose how your account works:  Account name - Enter a name for this account.  Email address - Enter the account email address. My name - Enter your name.   Incoming mail server - Enter the account details.   User name - Enter the account user name. Password - Enter the account password.   Outgoing mail server - Enter the account details.   Outgoing mail authentication - Select on or off.   Outgoing server ID - Enter the account details.   Outgoing server password - Enter the account details.   To enter the following information, touch Options and select Advanced settings.   Protocol type - Select the mailbox type, POP3 or IMAP4.   Maximum receive size - Choose the size limit of your emails, the maximum is 300KB.   Save to server - Choose whether to save your emails to the server. For IMAP4 accounts copies are always saved.   Save sent mail into - Choose whether to save your emails to the server of the phone (only for IMAP4).  Insert signature - Choose whether to automatically insert a signature in your emails.   Reply email address - Enter the “reply to” email address.  Incoming port number - Normally, this is 110 for POP3 and 143 for IMAP4 accounts.   Outgoing port number - Normally this   is 25.   Auto retrieving - Select to automatically retrieve your emails.   Retrieve download - Select Headers only, Headers + body (only for IMAP4)  or All.   Now your account is set up, it will appear in the list of accounts in your Email folder.Messaging
290102030405060708THE BASICSSending an email using your new accountTo send/receive an email, you should set up an email account (see page 28).1   Touch Menu, select Messaging and choose New message.2   Choose Email and a new email will open.3   Write a subject then touch OK.4    Enter your message using T9 predictive mode or ABC manual mode. See Entering text on page 27 to see how to switch between the different text entry modes.5   Touch Options and choose attachment to add: Image, Sound, Video, Document, Contact, My business card and Schedule.6   Touch Send and enter the recipient’s address or touch Options and select Contacts to open your contacts list.7    Touch Send and your email will be sent.Message foldersTouch Menu, select Messaging. You’ll recognise the folder structure used on your KC550, which is fairly self-explanatory.Inbox - All the messages you receive are placed into your Inbox. From here you can reply, forward and more, see below for details.Email box - Contains all your email messages. Select the account you want to use then touch Retrieve. Your KC550 will connect to your email account and retrieve your new messages.Drafts - If you don’t have time to finish writing a message, you can save what you have done so far here.Outbox - This is a temporary storage folder while messages are being sent.Sent - All the messages you send are placed into your Sent folder.Listen to voicemail - You can access your voicemail box (if provided by your network). When a new voice message is received, the symbol will be displayed on the standby screen.Info message - All info messages and updates received from your operator.Templates - A list of useful messages, already written for a quick reply.
LG KC550  |  User Guide30THE BASICSManaging your messagesYou can use your Inbox to manage your messages.1   Touch Menu, select Messaging and choose Inbox. Or, a quicker way is to touch and hold   on the stand by screen.2  Select Options and then choose to:  Delete - Delete the selected message.  Reply - Send a reply to the selected message.  Forward - Send the selected message on to another person.  Return call - Call the person who sent you the message.  Information - View the details of a message, for example, the time it was sent.   Copy/Move - You can select to copy or move messages Choose to copy or move the selected message to the SIM card or phone.  Multi delete - Delete selected messages.   Delete all read - All opened messages will be deleted.  Delete all - You can select to delete all messages or just text messages.If you see the message No space for SIM message, you should delete some messages from your inbox.If you see the message No space for messages, you can delete either messages or saved files to create space. Using templatesYou can create templates for the Text and Multimedia messages you send most frequently. There are some templates already on your phone, which can be edited if you wish.1   Touch Menu, select Messaging and choose Templates.2   Choose Text or Multimedia. You can then select Options and choose Edit to change existing templates or select Options to add New template or Delete templates.3   To send a template, select the one you want to send, choose Options and select Send via.4   Choose how you would like to send the template; as a Message, Bluetooth message or Email.5   Select a contact and touch Send.Messaging
310102030405060708THE BASICSChanging your text message settingsYour KC550 message settings are pre-defined so that you can send messages immediately.If you would like to change the settings, you can do this using the Settings options.Touch Menu, select Messaging, then choose Settings and Text message. You can make changes to:Message types - Convert your text into Voice, Fax, Paging, X.400, Email or ERMES.Validity period - Choose how long your message is stored at the message centre.Delivery report - Choose to receive confirmation that your message was delivered.Reply charging - Choose to be billed for your message recipient’s reply.Message centre number - Enter the details for your message centre.Character encoding - Choose how your characters are encoded. This impacts the size of your message and therefore data charges.Send long text as - Choose whether to send your message as SMS or MMS when you enter a text longer than 2 pages in the message field.Bearer setting - Choose whether to send your messages via GSM or GPRS.Changing your multimedia message settingsYour KC550 message settings are pre-defined so that you can send messages immediately.If you would like to change the settings, you can do so using the Settings options.Touch Menu, select Messaging, then choose Settings and Multimedia message.You can make changes to:Slide duration - Choose how long your slides appear on screen.Priority - Choose the priority level of your multimedia message.Validity period - Choose how long your message is stored at the message centre.Delivery report - Choose to allow and/or request a delivery report.
LG KC550  |  User Guide32THE BASICSRead report - Choose to allow and/or send a read report.Auto download - Choose to automatically or manually download multimedia messages depending on whether you are at home or roaming.Network profile - Select an operator specific network profile for sending multimedia messages.Permitted message type - Select which type of multimedia messages to allow.Changing your email settingsYou can adapt your email settings to your own preferences.1   Touch Menu, select Messaging and choose Settings.2   Select Email then you can adapt the following settings:  Email account - You can set up an email account.  Access point - You can set the email access point.  Retrieve interval - Choose how often your KC550 checks for new email messages.  Signature - Create an email signature and switch this feature on.Changing your other settingsTouch Menu, select Messaging, choose Settings then:Voicemail number - Your voicemail number is stored here. Contact your network operator for more information on the service they provide.Service message - Here you can switch off service message, which means your messages will no longer be pushed directly to your device as they are received, only when you check for new messages.Info message - Choose the reception status, alerts and language of your info messages.Messaging
330102030405060708GET CREATIVECameraTaking a quick photo1   Hold the camera key down on the right side of the handset and the camera’s viewfinder will appear on screen.2   Holding the phone horizontally, point the lens towards the subject of the photo.3   Press the camera key on the right side of the handset halfway. A focus box will appear in the centre of the viewfinder screen, position the phone so you can see the subject of your photo in the focus box. When the focus box turns green, the camera has focused on your subject. 4   Touch the centre soft key or press the camera key all of the way down to take a photo.Note: You can also access the camera menu from the standby screen. Touch Menu and select Multimedia, scroll down to and select Camera to open the viewfinder.After you’ve taken your photoYour captured photo will appear on the screen. The name of the image runs along the bottom of the screen and you will see six options displayed on the right side of the screen.Delete - Touch to delete the photo you have just taken and confirm by touching Yes.The viewfinder will reappear. New image - Touch to take another photo straightaway. Your current photo will be saved. Set as - Touch to open a sub menu to set your image as Wallpaper or Picture ID. Send via - Touch to send the photo as a Multimedia message or Email. See page 26 for Sending a message.  Album - Touch to look at the other photos in your album. Your current photo will be saved. See page 36 for Viewing your saved photos.OK - Touch to take another photo straightaway. Your current photo will be saved.Press the camera key halfway to focus.Press the camera key fully to take photo.
LG KC550  |  User Guide34GET CREATIVECameraGetting to know the viewfinderWhen you open the viewfinder, you’ll see the following icons displayed on the screen.    Note: You can adjust the zoom using the volume key on the left side of the phone. The zoom function is only available when the resolution is set to 640 x 480 or below. See Changing the image size on page 36 for details.TIP! When using the camera, power consumption increases. If icon appears indicating low battery, recharge the battery before use.Using the quick settingsTouch the < arrow to open the quick settings options. These include various options for taking photos. Use the touchpad arrows and select the options you would like to use. After setting your options, touch the > arrow to close the toolbar. Flash - Allows you to turn on the flash when taking a photo in a dark place. See Using the flash on page 35 for details. Self timer - The self-timer allows you to set a delay after the capture button is pressed. Choose from 3 seconds, 5 seconds or 10 seconds. Great for that group photo you want to be part of. Multi shot - This enables you to take up to 9 shots automatically in very quick succession, great for taking photos of moving objects or at sporting events.  White Balance - The white balance ensures that any white in your photos is realistic. In order for your camera to correctly adjust the white balance you may need to determine the light conditions. Choose from Auto, Daylight, Incandescent, Cloudy, Fluorescent or Night mode. Colour effect - Choose from four colour tone options: Off (normal/colour), Sepia, Mono (black and white) or Negative. Exposure value - Contrast defines the difference between light and dark in an image. A low contrast image will appear foggy, whereas a high contrast image will appear much sharper. Touch the < and >
350102030405060708GET CREATIVEarrows and slide the contrast indicator along the bar, towards - for a lower contrast, hazier image or towards + for a higher contrast, sharper image.Using the advanced settingsTouch Options to open all the advanced settings options. Use the touchpad arrows to navigate through the options.Video Camera - Choose to switch from Photo to Video camera mode.Display - You can close all of the icons and options for a clearer viewfinder screen. Simply touch the < arrow to recall all of the icons and options to the screen again.Resolution - See Changing the image size on page 36.Quality - Choose between Normal, Fine and Super fine. The finer the quality the sharper a photo will be but the file size will increase as a result, which means you will be able to store fewer photos in your memory.Shake reduction - Select On to compensate for unsteady hands.Auto focus - Turn Auto focus On or Off. Your camera can automatically adjust the focus for a clear, sharp image with a single press of the camera button.Shutter tone - Select one of the three shutter sounds or switch the sound off. Grid screen - You can set guidelines on your viewfinder screen. Choose from Off, Simple or Trisection.Save to - Choose whether to save your photos to the phone memory or to the external memory.Reset settings - Choose Yes to reset your phone to its original camera settings.Using the flash The flash is set to Off as default, but there are other options.1   Select   from the top right corner of the viewfinder to enter the flash sub-menu.2   There are four flash options:On - Set the flash to on when you are taking a photo in a dark place.Off - The camera will not flash. This is useful if you want to save battery power.Auto - Your camera will assess the lighting needed to take a good picture and use the flash as necessary.Red eye reduction - The flash will remain on as you compose your picture and flash again as you take the photo in order to reduce red eye.
LG KC550  |  User Guide36GET CREATIVECamera3   Touch the flash option you’d like to use.4   When you have made your selection the flash menu will automatically close, ready for you to take your picture.5   The flash icon in the viewfinder will change according to your new flash mode.Note: When you exit the camera, the flash setting will revert to the default Off mode.Changing the image sizeYou can change the size of the photo to save memory space. The more pixels, the larger the file size, which in turn means they take up more of your memory. If you want to fit more pictures on to your phone you can alter the pixel number to make the file size smaller.1   Touch Options and select Resolution from the toolbar.2   Select a pixel value from the five numerical options (320X240, 640X480, 1280X960, 1600X1200, 2048X1536).3   Select the size option you’d like to use and touch OK to implement your changes.Note: The zoom function varies depending on the resolution the camera is set to. The zoom function is only available when the resolution is set to 640 x 480 or below.Viewing your saved photos1   You can access your saved photos from within the camera mode and from the standby screen. From the viewfinder, simply touch Album. From the standby screen you should touch Menu, then select My stuff and Images.2  Your gallery will appear on screen.3   Use the arrows to select the photo you want to view and touch View to enlarge it.Using zoom when viewing a photoTouch Zoom and use the arrows on the touchpad to move the focus area and zoom in and out.Setting a photo as Wallpaper or Picture IDFrom your image gallery, use the arrows on the touchpad to select an image and touch Set as to use the selected image as Wallpaper or Picture ID for one of your contacts.Note: Picture ID can only be added to contacts saved to your phone, not your SIM.
370102030405060708GET CREATIVEVideo cameraShooting a quick video1   Hold the camera key down on the right side of the handset and the camera’s viewfinder will appear on screen.2   Touch Options and select Video Camera. The video camera’s viewfinder will appear on screen.3   Point the camera lens towards the subject of the video.4   Press the camera key on the right side of the handset to start recording.5   REC will appear in the bottom left corner of the viewfinder and a timer will show the length of your video.6   To pause the video touch Pause and resume by selecting Resume.7  Touch Stop to stop recording.Note: You can also access the Video camera from the standby screen. Touch Menu and select Multimedia, scroll down and select Video camera to open the viewfinder.After you’ve shot your videoThe name of the video runs along the bottom of the screen and six options will be displayed on the right side of the screen.Delete - Touch to delete the video you have just recorded and confirm by touching Yes. The viewfinder will reappear. New video - Touch to shoot another video straight away. Your current video will be saved. Play - Touch to play the video you have just recorded. Send via - Touch to send the video as a Multimedia message or Email. See  page 26 for Sending a message. Album - Touch to look at the other video clips in your album. Your current video clip will be saved. See page 39 for Watching your saved videos.OK - Touch to record another video straight away. Your current video will be saved.
LG KC550  |  User Guide38GET CREATIVEVideo cameraGetting to know the viewfinderWhen you open the viewfinder, you’ll see the following icons displayed on the screen.Note: You can adjust the zoom using the volume key on the left side of the phone.Using the quick settingsTouch the < arrow to open the quick settings options. These include various options for recording videos. Use the arrows on the touchpad and select the options you would like to use. After setting your options, touch the > arrow to close the toolbar. Mode - To record a video you want to send in a multimedia message, select MMS. Flash - Turn the flash On or Off. The flash is set to Off as default, saving battery power. Whenever you exit the camera it will return to the default Off setting.  White balance -The white balance ensures that any white in your video is realistic. In order for your camera to correctly adjust the white balance, you may need to determine the light conditions. Choose from Auto, Daylight, Incandescent, Cloudy, Fluorescent or Night mode. Colour effect - Choose from four colour tone options: Off (normal/colour), Sepia, Mono (black and white) or Negative. Exposure value - Contrast defines the difference between light and dark in an image. A low contrast image will appear foggy, whereas a high contrast image will appear much sharper. Touch the < and > arrows and slide the contrast indicator along the bar, towards - for a lower contrast, hazier image or towards + for a higher contrast, sharper image.
390102030405060708GET CREATIVEUsing the advanced settingsTouch Options to open all the advanced settings options. Use the touchpad arrows to navigate the options.Display - You can close all of the icons and options for a clearer viewfinder screen. Simply touch the < arrow to recall all of the icons and options to the screen again.Camera - Choose to switch to Camera mode.Resolution - If you want to fit more videos onto your phone you can alter the pixel number to make the file size smaller. Choose between two options for your video, 320x240 or 176x144.Quality - Choose between Super fine, Fine and Normal. The finer the quality the sharper a video will be, but the file size will increase as a result, so you will be able to store fewer videos in the memory.Save to - Choose whether to save your video clip to the phone memory or to the external memory.Reset settings - Choose Yes to reset your phone to it’s original video camera settings.Watching your saved videos1   You can access your saved videos either from within video camera mode or from the standby screen. From the viewfinder, simply touch Album. From the standby screen you should touch Menu, then select My stuff and Videos.2  Your gallery will appear on screen.3   Use the arrow keys to select the video you want to view and touch the centre soft key to watch it.Adjusting the volume when viewing a videoTo adjust the volume of the audio on a video whilst it is playing, use the volume keys on the left side of the handset.
LG KC550  |  User Guide40GET CREATIVEMP3 playerMP3 playerYour LG KC550 has a built-in MP3 player so you can play all your favourite music.To access the MP3 player, touch Menu and select Multimedia then MP3 player. Or, you can access the MP3 player by lightly pressing the MP3 player key on the right side of the handset. From here you have access to:All songs - Contains all of the songs you have on your phone.My playlist - Contains any playlists you have created as well as On the go list, Recent songs, and Favourite songs.Genres - Browse through your music collection by genre.Artists  - Browse through your music collection by artist.Albums  - Browse through your music collection by album.Settings - Adjust your music settings.Transferring music onto your phoneThe easiest way to transfer music onto your phone is via Bluetooth or your sync cable. To transfer using Bluetooth:1    Make sure both devices have Bluetooth switched on and are visible to one another.2    Select the music file on the other device and choose to send it via Bluetooth.3    When the file is sent you will have to accept it on your phone by touching Yes.4   The file should appear in All songs.Playing a song1   Touch Menu and select Multimedia, then choose MP3 player.2   Choose All songs then select the song you want to play. Touch Play.3  Touch  to pause the song.4  Touch  to skip to the next song.5  Touch  to skip to the previous song.6   Select   to stop the music and return to the music menu.TIP! To change the volume while listening to music, use the volume keys on the side of your phone.Using options while playing musicTouch Options and choose from:Minimise - Hide the music player screen so that you can continue using your phone as normal while music is playing.
410102030405060708GET CREATIVEView playlist - Look at the playlist you are currently listening to.Add to playlist - Adds the current track to a playlist.Set as ringtone - Set the current track as your ringtone.Information - You can view information about the MP3 file you are listening to.Settings - Change the Shuffle, Repeat, or Equalizer.Creating a playlistYou can create your own playlists by choosing a selection of songs from the All songs folder.1  Touch Menu and select Multimedia.2   Choose MP3 player, then select My playlist.3   Touch Options and select New playlist, enter the playlist name and touch Save.4   The New playlist folder will show. Select all of the songs that you would like to include in your playlist by scrolling to them and touching   ; a tick will show next to the track name. If you accidentally add a song you don’t want, select it and touch  again to untick it.5  Touch Save to store the playlist.Playing a playlist1  Touch Menu and select Multimedia.2   Choose MP3 player, then select My playlist.3   Select the playlist you would like to play and touch View, then select Play.Editing a playlistFrom time to time, you may want to add new songs or delete songs from a playlist.If you want to organise your playlists, you can edit them using the Options menu.1  Touch Menu and select Multimedia.2   Choose MP3 player, then select My playlist.3   Scroll to the playlist you want to edit and touch View, then select Options. Choose from:   Add - You can add songs to the playlist using this option.   Remove - Remove a song from the playlist. Select Yes to confirm.   Multi remove - Delete selected songs from the playlist.
LG KC550  |  User Guide42GET CREATIVEMP3 player   Remove all - Remove all of the songs from the playlist.   Information - View the playlist information.Deleting a playlist1    Touch Menu and select Multimedia.2    Choose MP3 player, then select My playlist.3   Scroll to the playlist you want to delete and touch Options.4   Select Delete all and select Yes to confirm.  TIP! When an MP3 track is playing on the MP3 player, if you press the MP3 short key, you can use BGM mode. In BGM (Background Music) mode MP3 can be played while other functions are being used. BGM can be stopped on the MP3 player screen.Note:As a result of the Digital Rights Management (DRM) system, some of the media items you download from the Internet or receive by MMS may have a “Purchase right” menu to access them. You can acquire the key to purchase the right from the website which owns the rights to the contents.Music is copyright protected in international treaties and national copyright laws. It may be necessary to obtain permission or a licence to reproduce or copy music. In some countries national law prohibits private copying of copyrighted material. Please check the national legislation of the applicable country concerning the use of such material.
430102030405060708GET CREATIVEFM radioUsing the FM radioYour LG KC550 has an FM radio feature so you can tune into your favourite stations to listen on the move.Note: You will need to insert your headset in order to listen to the radio. Insert the plug into the headset socket (this is the same socket that you plug your charger into).Searching for stationsYou can tune radio stations into your phone by searching for them either manually or automatically. They will then be saved to specific channel numbers so you don’t have to keep re-tuning. You can save up to 12 channels in your phone.To auto tune:1   Touch Menu and select Multimedia, then choose FM radio.2   Select Option and choose Auto scan then select Yes.3   Each time a station is found, your KC550 will ask if you want to save it. Select Yes if you want to store the channel and No if you don’t. Any stations you choose to save will automatically be allocated to a channel  number in your phone.To manually tune:1   Touch Menu and select Multimedia, then choose FM radio.2   Select a channel number that you want to save a station to and choose Edit.3   To enter your station, you can use the touchpad arrows to search or you can enter the frequency using the keypad, then select Save.Note: You can also edit the stations you have saved in a channel number.TIP! To improve the reception extend the headset cord, which functions as the radio antenna.Resetting channels1   Touch Menu and select Multimedia, then choose FM radio.2   Select Options and select Reset channels. Choose Yes to confirm the reset. Each channel will return to the starting 87.5Mhz frequency.Listening to the radio1   Touch Menu and select Multimedia, then choose FM radio.2   Select the channel number of the station you would like to listen to.
LG KC550  |  User Guide44GET CREATIVEVoice recorderUsing the voice recorderUse your Voice recorder to record voice memos or other sounds.Recording your voice memo1   Touch Menu and select Multimedia, then choose Voice recorder.2   Touch  to begin recording.3   Select Pause to pause the recording.4   Choose Stop to end the recording.5   Select  to listen to the recording. Note: You can listen to all of the voice recordings you have saved by selecting Options and Album.Sending a voice recording1   Once you have finished recording, touch Options.2   Select Send via and choose from Multimedia message, Bluetooth or Email. If you choose Message or Email, the recording will be added to the message and you can write and send it as normal.   If you choose Bluetooth, you will be prompted to turn Bluetooth on.  TIP! If you plan to send your recording as a message, before you start recording, touch Options, select Recording mode and choose MMS.This will ensure that the recording fits into a message.
450102030405060708GET CREATIVEMy stuffYou can store any multimedia files into your phone’s memory so that you have easy access to all of your pictures, sounds, videos and games. You can also save your files to a memory card. The advantage of using a memory card is that you can free up space on your phone’s memory.All your multimedia files will be saved in My stuff. Touch Menu then select My stuff to open a list of folders.ImagesImages contains a folder of default images and default flash files pre-loaded onto your phone, images downloaded by you and images taken on your phone’s camera.Images options menuThe options which are available to you in Images depend on what type of image you have selected. All of the options will be available for pictures you have taken on the phone’s camera. Only the View, Set as, File information, Slide show, Sort by and List view / Thumbnail view options are available for default images. In the Images folder, touch Options to bring up your list of options.Delete - Delete the selected image.Set as - Set the selected image as your Wallpaper or as a Picture ID.Send via - Send the selected image to a friend via Multimedia message, Bluetooth or Email.Note: The image may need to be resized before it can be sent by MMS.File - Edit, rename, make animation or view the information (Name, Size, Date, Resolution, Type and Copyright) of the selected image. If you have an external memory card inserted two additional options will show: Move to external memory and Copy to external memory.Print via - Print an image file via Bluetooth® or PictBridge.Slide show - See Creating a slide show on page 47.New folder - Create a new folder within the main Images folder.Mark/Unmark - Select more than one image to delete.Delete all - Delete all the photos in your Images folder.
LG KC550  |  User Guide46GET CREATIVEMy stuffSort by - Arrange your images by Date, Type or Name.List view / Thumbnail view - Change the way you view your photos.Sending a photo1   Touch Menu then select My stuff.2   Scroll to and select Images.3   Select a photo and choose Options.4   Select Send via and choose from Multimedia message, Bluetooth or Email.5   If you choose Multimedia message or Email, your photo will be attached to the message and you can write and send the message as normal. If you choose Bluetooth, you will be prompted to turn Bluetooth on and your phone will search for a device to send the picture to.Organising your images1   Touch Menu then select My stuff.2   Scroll to and select Images.3   Choose Options then select Sort by.4   Choose from Date, Type or Name.Deleting an image1   Touch Menu then select My stuff.2   Scroll to and select Images.3   Select an image and touch Options.4   Select Delete.Deleting multiple images1   Touch Menu then select My stuff.2   Scroll to and select Images.3   Choose Options and select Mark/Unmark and Delete.4   A box will appear next to each image. Select each image and touch  to mark it. To unmark an image, touch  again so that the tick disappears from the box. Or, you can select Options then choose Mark all or Unmark all.5   Once you have marked all of the appropriate boxes, select Delete and confirm you want to delete all of the marked images.
470102030405060708GET CREATIVECreating a slide showIf you want to look at all of the images on your phone or scan through what you’ve got, you can create a slide show to save you from having to open and close each individual image.1   Touch Menu then select My stuff.2   Scroll to and select Images.3   Select the photo you would like to begin the slideshow and touch Options.4   Select Slide show and it will begin.5   Touch Pause to pause the slide show and Quit to end the slide show and return to the Images folder.Selecting Options during the slide show presents further options:View - Choose between Full image and Full screen. Select Landscape to change the orientation of the image.Repeat on / off - Decide whether you want the slide show on repeat or not.SoundsThe Sounds folder contains the Default sounds, your voice recordings and sound files downloaded by you. From here you can manage, send or set sounds as ringtones.Using a sound1  Touch Menu then select My stuff.2  Scroll to and select Sounds.3   Select Default sounds or choose from the list of voice recording files.4   Select a sound and touch the centre soft key to listen to it.5   Touch Options, select Set as and choose from Ringtone, Ringtone ID and Message tone.VideosThe Videos folder shows the list of downloaded videos and videos you have recorded on your phone.Watching a video1  Touch Menu then select My stuff.2  Scroll to and select Videos.3  Select a video and touch Play.
LG KC550  |  User Guide48GET CREATIVEMy stuffUsing options while video is pausedBy selecting Options, the video you are playing will be in pause mode and you can choose from:Delete - Delete the video.Send via - Send the video to a friend via Multimedia message, Bluetooth or Email.Information - View the name, size, date, time, type and copyright details of the selected file.By selecting Rotate, you can change how you view your video.Sending a video clip1  Touch Menu then select My stuff.2  Scroll to and select Videos.3   Select the video clip you want and touch Options.4   Touch Send via and choose from Multimedia message, Bluetooth or Email.5   If you choose Message or Email, your video clip will be attached to the message and you can write and send the message as normal. If you choose Bluetooth, you will be prompted to turn Bluetooth on and your phone will search for a device to send the video to.Note: The video may need to be resized before it can be sent by MMS. Some videos may be too large to send by MMS at all.Video options menuIn the Videos folder, touch Options to bring up the following list of options.Delete - Delete the selected video.Send via - Send the selected video to a friend via Multimedia message, Email or Bluetooth.File - Rename the video, move it to another folder or view the information (Name, Size, Date, Resolution, Type and Copyright). If you have an external memory card inserted two additional options will show: Move to external memory and Copy to external memory.New folder - Create a new folder within the main Videos folder.Mark/Unmark - Select more than one video clip before touching Delete.Delete all - Delete all the clips in your Videos folder.
490102030405060708GET CREATIVESort by - Arrange your videos by Date, Type or Name.Auto next play - Allows to set the play mode: Off, Repeat once and Repeat all.• Off: Plays the selected file.• Repeat once: Plays all files in a list once.•  Repeat all: Continues to play all files in a list repeatedly. List view / Thumbnail view - Change the way you view your videos.DocumentsFrom the Documents menu, you can view all of your document files. From here you can view Excel, PowerPoint, Word, Text and PDF files.Viewing a document1  Touch Menu then select My stuff.2  Select Documents.3  Select a document and touch View.OthersThe Others folder is used to store files which are not pictures, sounds or videos. It is used in the same way as the Documents folder.You may find that when you transfer files from your computer to your phone that they appear in the Others folder rather than the Documents folder. If this happens you can move them.To Move a file from Others to Documents:1   Touch Menu, then select My stuff followed by Others.2  Select a file and touch Options.3  Touch Move, then touch Move again.External memoryIf you’ve inserted a memory card it will be displayed as a folder within My stuff. Your external memory folder will be divided into five further folders: Images, Sounds, Videos, Documents and Others. Each folder will contain all the files of that type which are saved to your memory card rather than your handset.Using your phone as a Mass storage deviceYour KC550 can be used as a mass storage device, just like a USB stick. This is a great way of moving your files from your computer to your phone. If you’ve inserted a memory card, when connecting as Mass storage, it will be displayed as two drives on your computer: the handset memory and external memory.
LG KC550  |  User Guide50GET CREATIVEMy stuff1   Touch Menu, select Connectivity.2   Select USB Connection.3   Scroll to Mass storage and touch OK.4   Insert the smaller end of the USB cable into the USB cable connector on the edge of the KC550. Plug the larger end into the USB port of your computer.5    A removable disk folder will open automatically on your computer, two if you have a memory card inserted, showing all the folders on your phone or memory card.6   Drag and drop your images, videos, music or documents into the correct folders.7   Safely remove your phone by clicking on the Safely remove hardware icon in your desktop toolbar.8   When you want to then access a file, for example an image, touch Menu, then select My stuff followed by External memory then Images. All the images you just transferred will be contained in this file.Transferring a file to your phoneYou can also transfer files from your computer to your phone using Bluetooth.1   Make sure your phone and computer have Bluetooth switched on and are visible to one another.2   Use your computer to send the file via Bluetooth.3   When the file is sent you will have to accept it on your phone by touching Yes.4   The file will be saved within the appropriate folder depending on its type. So for example, photographs will be saved in the Image folder and music in the Sounds folder. If your phone cannot identify the file type, the file will be saved in the Others folder.Note: FIles sent using Bluetooth will be saved to the phone memory.
510102030405060708GET CREATIVESending and receiving your files using BluetoothBluetooth is a great way to send and receive files as no wires are needed and connection is quick and easy. You can also connect to a Bluetooth headset to make and receive calls.Before you can start sharing files with Bluetooth, you will need to pair your device with another Bluetooth device. For information on pairing devices, see Pairing with another Bluetooth device on page 62.To switch Bluetooth on:1   Touch Menu and select Connectivity, then choose Bluetooth.2   Select Bluetooth on/off and choose On.3   Select Off to switch Bluetooth off.To send a file:1   Open the file you want to send, typically this will be a photo, video or music file.2   Select Options and choose Send via, then Bluetooth.3   Select Yes to turn Bluetooth on if it is not already activated.4   Your KC550 will automatically search for other Bluetooth enabled devices within range.5   Choose the device you want to send the file to and touch Send.To receive a file:1   To receive files, your Bluetooth must be both On and Visible. See Changing your Bluetooth settings on page 61 for more information.2   A message will prompt you to accept the file from the sender. select Yes to receive the file.   TIP! Keep an eye on the progress bar to make sure your file is sent.Note The Bluetooth® word mark and logos are owned by the Bluetooth SIG, Inc. and any use of such marks by LG Electronics is under licence. Other trademarks and trade names are those of their respective owners.
LG KC550  |  User Guide52GET CREATIVEGames and AppsGames and AppsYour KC550 comes with preloaded games to keep you amused when you have time to spare. If you choose to download any additional games or applications they will be saved into this folder.Playing a game1  Touch Menu and select Games & Apps.2  Select Games.3   Choose the game you want to play and  select Play.Viewing applicationsYou can manage the Java applications installed in your phone by using the Applications menu. You can also delete downloaded applications.1  Touch Menu and select Games & Apps.2  Select Applications.3   View and manage any applications you have.Changing the network profileTo download a game, you can set the value to connect to the network using Network profile.1  Touch Menu and select Games & Apps.2  Select Network profile.3   You can add and edit a new network profile.
530102030405060708GET ORGANISEDOrganiserAdding an event to your calendar1    From the standby screen touch Menu, and select Organiser, then Calendar.2    Select the date you would like to add an event to. You can choose a date either by scrolling to it using the touchpad arrows or by selecting Options and manually entering the date.Note: Once you’ve already got an event saved in your calendar, you will need to select Go to date after touching Options in order to enter a date to set your event to.3    Select New and enter the time you would like your event to begin. Scroll down using the touchpad arrows and enter the end time of your event.4    Scroll down again and choose whether you would like to set an Alarm for the event. Scroll left or right to see the available options. You can set the alarm to go off at the starting time of the event or at a set period of time before the event starts to remind you the event is coming up.5    Scroll down and enter a Subject for the event. Use the keypad to type letters and numbers.6   Scroll down once more to select whether the event is a one-off or if it is to be repeated at Once, Daily, Weekly, Monthly or Yearly intervals. If the event is repeated, you can also scroll down to enter an Expiration date for when the events will stop completely.7   Select Save and your event will be saved in the calendar. A square cursor will mark the days that any events have been saved to.Editing a calendar event1   From the standby screen touch Menu, and select Organiser, then Calendar.2   Choose Options and select All schedules to see a list of all your events. Scroll to the event you would like to edit and select View. Alternatively select the day of the event in the calendar and select View.3   Select Edit and scroll to the event detail you want to change. Make your modifications and touch Save to store the edited event.Note: You can delete an event from your calendar by selecting to view the event and then touching Options and Delete.
LG KC550  |  User Guide54GET ORGANISEDOrganiserSharing a calendar event1   From the standby screen touch Menu, and select Organiser, then Calendar.2   Select the event you would like to share and choose Options.3   Choose Send via and select from Text message, Mutimedia message, Bluetooth or Email.Adding a memo1   From the standby screen touch Menu, and select Organiser, then Memo.2  Select New and type your memo.3  Touch Save.4   Your memo will appear on screen the next time you open the memo application. TIP! You can edit an existing memo. Select the one you want to edit, touch Options and select Edit.
550102030405060708GET ORGANISEDToolsSetting your alarm1   From the standby screen touch Menu, and select Tools, then Alarm clock.2  Select New.3   Scroll down and enter the time you would like the alarm to sound at.4   Choose the repeat type to indicate whether you would like your alarm to sound Once, Daily, Mon - Fri, Mon - Sat, Sat - Sun, or Choose weekday.5   Scroll down and choose whether you would like the alarm to Always sound, Always vibrate or Follow profile.6   Scroll down to choose the alarm sound. Choose Sounds to select a new sound.7   Scroll down and enter a name for the alarm or keep the suggested name.8   Touch Save.Note: You can set up to 5 alarms.Using your calculator1   From the standby screen touch Menu, and select Tools, then Calculator.2  Press the numeric keys to input numbers.3   For simple calculations, touch the function you require (+, –, ×, ÷), followed by =.4   For more complex calculations, select Function to select a command.5   Select Clear to clear the screen and start a new calculation.Using the stopwatch1   From the standby screen touch Menu, and select Tools, then Stopwatch.2  Select Start to begin the timer.3   Choose Lap if want to record a lap time. The duration of an individual lap time (up to 20 times) can be saved. 4  Select Stop to end the timer.5   Choose Resume to restart the stopwatch at the time you stopped it at or select Reset to begin the time again.
LG KC550  |  User Guide56GET ORGANISEDToolsConverting a unit1   From the standby screen touch Menu, and select Tools, then Unit converter.2   Choose whether you would like to convert Currency, Area, Length, Weight, Temperature, Volume or Velocity.3   Scroll up to choose from the unit of measurement you want to enter. Scroll left and right to select a unit, then scroll down and enter the unit quantity.4   Scroll down to the unit conversion box and choose the unit measurement you want to convert into. The conversion will show automatically in the line below.Adding a city to your world clock1   From the standby screen touch Menu, and select Tools, then World clock.2   Scroll up, down, left or right to navigate the globe and choose a continent.3   Select Zoom in to zoom into an area and choose from the cities in that area.4  Touch OK and select Yes.SIM servicesThis feature depends on SIM and the network services.In case the SIM card supports SAT (i.e. SIM Application Toolkit) services, this menu will be the operator specific service name stored on the SIM card.
570102030405060708BROWSERBrowserWith browser at the tip of your fingers, you can get up to date news and weather forecasts as well as information on sports or traffic whenever you need it. In addition, browser allows you to download the latest music, ringtones, wallpapers and games.Accessing the web1   Touch Menu and select Browser.2   To access the browser homepage directly, select Home. Alternately, select Enter address and type in your desired URL, followed by Connect.Note: An additional cost is incurred when connecting to this service and downloading content. Check your data charges with your network provider.Yahoo!To access Yahoo! services, touch Menu and select Browser then Yahoo!.TIP! You may be unable to access Yahoo! in some countries. This is dependent on Network Services. Adding and accessing your bookmarksFor easy and fast access to your favourite websites, you can add bookmarks and save web pages.1   Touch Menu and select Browser.2   Select Bookmarks. A list of your bookmarks will appear on the screen.3   To add a new bookmark, select Options and choose New bookmark. Enter a name for your bookmark followed by the URL.4   Touch Save. Your bookmark will now appear in the list of bookmarks.5   To access the bookmark simply scroll to the required bookmark and touch Connect. You will be connected to your bookmarked page.
LG KC550  |  User Guide58BROWSERBrowserSaving a page1   Access your required web page as described above.2   Choose Options and scroll to Save, select This page.3   Select OK.Accessing a saved page1   Touch Menu and select Browser.2   Select Saved pages.3   Select the required page and touch Open.TIP! This menu will also allow you to delete saved pages.Viewing your browser history1   Touch Menu and select Browser.2   Select History and select OK.3   A list of web page titles you have accessed recently will be displayed. To access one of these pages, scroll to the required page and touch Connect.Changing the web browser settings1   Touch Menu and select Browser.2   Select Browser settings.3   You can choose the way your mobile handles, displays and uses information when browsing the internet. You can amend settings within Network profiles, Rendering mode, Cache, Cookies, Security certificates, Show image, JavaScript and Storage location.4   Once you have changed your settings, select OK.
590102030405060708SETTINGSSettingsWithin this folder you can adapt your settings to make your KC550 personal to you. Note: For information on call settings see page 22.Changing your profilesYou can quickly change your profile from the standby screen. Simply touch then the profile you would like to activate. Choose from General, Silent, Vibrate only, Outdoor and Headset.Personalising your profilesYou can personalise each profile setting.1  Touch Menu and select Profiles.2   Choose the profile you want and select Personalise.3   For the Silent and Vibrate only profiles, you can adapt the vibration. For the other profiles, you can change all of the sounds and alert options available in the list. (Please refer to your handset for details.)Changing your date & timeYou can set functions relating to the date and time.1  Touch Menu and select Settings.2   Select Date & Time and choose from the list below:Set date - You can enter the current date.Date format - You can set the date format. (YYYY/MM/DD, DD/MM/YYYY, MM/DD/YYYY)Set time - You can enter the current time.Time format - You can set the time format to either 24 hours or 12 hours.Auto update - Select On, the phone will automatically update the date and time.Changing the languageGo to Settings and Language to change the language for any text in your phone. Any change will also alter the language input mode.Changing your display settings1   Touch Menu and select Settings.2   Select Display and choose from:Wallpaper - Choose a wallpaper to appear on your screen display.Clocks - Choose to have the time and date visible on your standby screen.Backlight timer - Choose how long the backlight remains on for.
LG KC550  |  User Guide60SETTINGSSettingsTIP! The longer the backlight is on for, the more battery power is used and you may need to charge your phone more often.Lighting control - Adjust the screen’s brightness. When you set the Lighting control to Automatic, the brightness of the LCD will be automatically set by an ALC (Auto Luminance Control) sensor built into your phone. Touch the < and > arrows to adjust the control ranges of the Lighting control as Normal, Min, or Max. Or, select Off to switch Lighting control function off. Home screen shortcut - Change your standby screen shortcuts. Font size - Change the font size of the following : Menu, Dialling and Messaging. Theme - Quickly change the whole look of your screen. Menu style - Change the menu view from  Grid view to List view or vice versa.Main font style - Adjust the font type.Dialling font style - Adjust the font style for when you are typing a phone number.Standby text - Choose to add a message to your standby screen.Network name - Choose to show or hide the network name.Changing your security settingsChange your security settings to keep your KC550 and the important information it holds protected.1   Touch Menu and select Settings2   Select Security and choose from the list below:PIN code request - Choose a PIN code to be requested when you turn your phone on.Phone lock - Choose a security code to lock your phone, When power on, When SIM changed or Immediately.Touchpad lock - Choose to lock the touchpad.Change codes - Change your Security code, PIN1 code or PIN2 code.Using flight mode Use this function to switch the flight mode On or Off. You will not be able to make calls, connect to the Internet, send messages or use Bluetooth when Flight mode is  switched On.
610102030405060708SETTINGSResetting your phoneUse Reset to reset all the settings to their factory definitions. You need the security code to activate this function.Viewing memory statusYour KC550 has three memories available: the phone, the SIM card and an external memory card (you may need to purchase the memory card separately).You can use the memory manager to determine how each memory is used and see how much space is available.Touch Menu and select Settings. Choose Memory status and you will then see the current status of the memories (Common, Reserved, SIM card and External memory) in your KC550.TIP! See page 13 for information on inserting a memory card.Changing your Bluetooth settings1   Touch Menu and select Connectivity, then choose Bluetooth.2   Choose Bluetooth settings. Make your changes to: My visibility - Choose whether to Show or Hide your device to others.My name - Enter a name for your KC550. My address - View your Bluetooth address.Changing your connectivity settingsYour connectivity settings have already been set up by your network operator, so you can enjoy your new phone from the off. If you want to change any settings, use this menu.Touch Menu and select Connectivity.  Your options are:Bluetooth - Setup your KC550 for Bluetooth use. You can adapt your visibility to other devices or search through devices your phone is paired with.Network - Your KC550 connects automatically to your preferred network. To change these settings use this menu. You can also add new access points using this menu.USB connection - Choose Data service and synchronise your KC550 using the LG PC Suite software to copy files from your phone. If you have a memory card inserted, select   Mass storage to use your phone in the same way as you would a USB stick. Connect to your computer and drag and drop files to the
LG KC550  |  User Guide62SETTINGSSettingsKC550 removable device folder. See pages 49~51 for further details.Pairing with another Bluetooth device By pairing your KC550 and another device, you can set up a passcode protected connection. This means your pairing is more secure.1   Check your Bluetooth is On and Visible. You can change your visibility in the Bluetooth settings menu, by selecting My visibility, then Show.2   Select Device list from the Bluetooth menu and choose New.3   Your KC550 will search for devices. When the search is completed Pair and Refresh will appear on screen.4   Choose the device you want to pair with, select Pair and enter the passcode then choose OK.5   Your phone will then connect to the other device, on which you should enter the sa me passcode.6   Your passcode protected Bluetooth connection is now ready.Using a Bluetooth headset1   Check your Bluetooth is On and Visible.2   Follow the instructions that came with your headset to place it in pairing mode and pair your devices.3   Select Yes to Connect now. Your KC550 will automatically switch to headset profile.
630102030405060708ACCESSORIESChargerAccessoriesStereo headsetUser GuideLearn more about your KC550.BatteryData cable and CDConnect and  synchronise your  KC550 and PC.These accessories were supplied with your KC550.Note •   Always use genuine LG accessories.      Failure to do this may invalidate your warranty.•   Accessories may be different in different regions; please check with our regional service company or agent for further inquires.
Technical dataGeneralProduct name : KC550 System :  GSM 900 / DCS 1800 / PCS 1900Ambient TemperaturesMax : +55°C (discharging), +45°C (charging) Min : -10°CNetwork serviceThe wireless phone described in this guide is approved for use on the GSM 900, DCS 1800 and PCS1900 networks.A number of features included in this guide are called Network Services. These are special services that you arrange through your wireless service provider. Before you can take advantage of any of these Network Services, you must subscribe to them through your service provider and obtain instructions for their use from your service provider.64Network service

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