LG Electronics USA KC550D Cellular/ PCS GSM/ EDGE Phone with Bluetooth User Manual KC550 UK 080609 indd

LG Electronics USA Cellular/ PCS GSM/ EDGE Phone with Bluetooth KC550 UK 080609 indd

Users Manual

ELECTRONICS INC.KC550 E N G L I S Hwww.lgmobile.com MMBB0287903 (1.1) GKC550 User GuideKC550d
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.
Congratulations on your purchase of the advanced and compact KC550 phone by LG, designed to operate with the latest digital mobile communication technology.Disposal of your old appliance 1 When this crossed-out wheeled bin symbol is attached to a product it means the product is covered by the European Directive 2002/96/EC.2 All electrical and electronic products should be disposed of separately from the municipal waste stream via designated collection facilities appointed by the government or the local authorities.3 The correct disposal of your old appliance will help prevent potential negative consequences for the environment and human health.4 For more detailed information about disposal of your old appliance, please contact your city offi ce, waste disposal service or the shop where you purchased the product.
LG KC550 | User Guide14SET UPMenu mapOrganiser1 Calendar2 MemoMy stuff1 Images2 Sounds3 Videos4 Documents5 Others6 External memoryGames & Apps1 M-toy2 Games3 Applications4 Network profi leProfi les1 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 Bookmarks3 Enter address4 History5 Saved pages6 Settings7 InformationTools1 Alarm clock2 Calculator3 Stopwatch4 Unit converter5 World clock6 SIM servicesConnectivity1 Bluetooth2 Network3 USB connection4 TV outMultimedia1 MP3 player2 Camera3 Video camera4 FM radio5 Voice recorder 6 Muvee studioThThacYo
150102030405060708YOUR STANDBY SCREENsThe quick keysThe quick keys provide easy, one-touch access to your most used functions. Select to open the inbox. To open your message editor, touch and hold the key. Select to choose a sound profi le for your phone. Select to open the favourites menu. Select to play MP3 fi le.The main menuThe main menu provides twelve menu options. To open the main menu:1 Select Menu.2 The main menu will appear on the screen. 3 When the option you require is highlighted, select 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 fi gure 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 signal quality.Your standby screen
LG KC550 | User Guide16YOUR 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 New message New voice message General profi le in use Silent profi le in use Vibrate profi le in use Outdoor profi le in use Headset profi le in use Remaining battery life Battery empty Your standby screenCM1 2 3 TcM1 2 3
170102030405060708THE BASICSCallsMaking a call1 Key in the number using the keypad. To delete a digit press .2 Press to initiate the call.3 To end the call, press .TIP! To enter + when making an international call, press and hold 0.Making a call from your contacts1 Select Contacts from the Standby screen.2 Using the keypad, enter the fi rst letter of the contact you want to call. For example, for Offi ce, press 6 three times.3 Select Call or press to initiate the call.Answering and rejecting a callWhen your phone rings, touch Accept or press to answer the call. While your phone is ringing, press the camera key, then select Silent to mute the ringing. This is great if you have forgotten to change your profi le to Silent for a meeting. Press or select Reject to reject the incoming call.TIP! You can change the settings on your phone to answer your calls in different ways. Press Menu, select Settings and choose Call. Select Answer mode and choose from Slide open, Any key or Send key only.
LG KC550 | User Guide18THE BASICSCallsAdjusting the call volumeTo adjust the volume during a call, press the volume key on the right hand side of your phone.Speed diallingYou can assign a speed dial number to a contact you call frequently.1 Press 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 navigation key arrows and selecting 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 navigation arrows, then select 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 press .Viewing your call logsPress Menu, select Call history. Choose to view:All calls - View a complete list of all your dialled, received and missed calls.Missed calls - View a list of any calls you have missed.Dialled calls - View a list of all the numbers you have called.Received calls - View a 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 navigation key arrows, highlight any single call entry to view the date and time of the call. To view the call duration select View.Us1 2 3 4 5 NocaforTa
190102030405060708THE BASICSs u ed.ur Using call divert1 Select 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, when you are out of reach, all data calls or all fax calls.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.Using call barring1 Select 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. When activated, only numbers included in the fi xed dial list can be called from your phone.
LG KC550 | User Guide20THE BASICSChanging the call settings1 Select 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 which calls you would like 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 send 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.CallsCSe1 2 3 Ad1 2 3 Or1 2 3
210102030405060708THE BASICSContactsSearching for a contact1 Select Contacts from the standby screen, and choose Search.2 Using the keypad enter the fi rst letter of the contact you want to call. For example, for Offi ce, press 6 three times.3 To scroll through the contacts and their different numbers use the navigation arrows.Adding a new contact1 Select 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 fi elds 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 select Save.Note: When you are storing a contact’s email address, press to enter a symbol and scroll with the navigation 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 Select 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 Guide22THE BASICS Copy to SIM/phone - Choose to move or copy to the SIM card or phone (depending on where you originally saved the contact).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 Select Contacts and choose Groups.2 Scroll to the group you wish to add a contact to and select View then select Add.3 Your contacts will open. Scroll to any contacts you would like to add to the group and press , 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 fi t your lifestyle.1 Select 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 Select 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.Contacts5 6 CoYofroha1 2 3 4 De1 2 3
230102030405060708THE BASICSr ect 5 Scroll down to the Photo section and select Edit. 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 viewfi nder 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 Select 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 Select 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 informationSelect 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 Guide24THE 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 press Menu and select Messaging.Sending a message1 Press 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 26-27 or if you want to send something using Bluetooth, see page 49.)3 A new message editor will open. Message editor combines SMS and MMS into one intuitive and easy to switch between 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 25 to see how to switch between the different text entry modes.5 Select 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 Press the centre key Send to.7 Enter the phone number or press Options and select Contacts or Recent list to open your contacts list. You can add multiple contacts.8 Select 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.MessagingEnYothenacreall inpT912NoinpboTo chOnmotexcoTo theseCopreTo
250102030405060708THE BASICSd t r, s Entering 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 fi elds may allow only one text input mode (e.g. telephone number in address book fi elds).To turn on T9 mode in the text entry fi eld, 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 fi eld, press the key and select a symbol, then select OK.Complete each word with a space by pressing 0.To delete a character, press 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, select 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 pressing 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 in letter modes by pressing and holding the desired key.
LG KC550 | User Guide26THE 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 Press Menu, select Messaging and choose Settings.2 Select Email then Email account.3 Select 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, choose 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. APOP secure login - 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.MessagingSeacTo an1 2 3 4 5 6 7 MPrestrex
270102030405060708THE BASICSe .4 o ne y r r.Sending an email using your new accountTo send/receive an email, you should set up an email account (see page 26).1 Select 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 25 to see how to switch between the different text entry modes.5 Select Options and choose an attachment to add: Image, Sound, Video, Document, Contact, My business card or Schedule.6 Press Send and enter the recipient’s address or touch Options and select Contacts to open your contacts list.7 Press Send and your email will be sent.Message foldersPress Menu, select Messaging. The folder structure used on your KC550 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 select Retrieve. Your KC550 will connect to your email account and retrieve your new messages.Drafts - If you don’t have time to fi nish 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 Guide28THE BASICSManaging your messagesYou can use your Inbox to manage your messages.1 Press Menu, select Messaging and choose Inbox. Or, a quicker way is to select 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 - 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 - Delete text messages, multimedia messages or all 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 fi les 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 Press Menu, select Messaging and choose Templates.2 Choose Text or Multimedia. You can then select Options and choose Edit to change existing templates, to add New template or to 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 select Send.MessagingChseYodeimIf ycaPreSechMeVoVameDecodeReyoMeforChchof
290102030405060708THE BASICSes s y en ge e t Changing your text message settingsYour KC550 message settings are pre-defi ned so that you can send messages immediately.If you would like to change the settings, you can do this using the Settings options.Press 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 confi rmation 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 fi eld.Bearer setting - Choose whether to send your messages via GSM or GPRS.Changing your multimedia message settingsYour KC550 message settings are pre-defi ned so that you can send messages immediately.If you would like to change the settings, you can do so using the Settings options.Press 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 Guide30THE 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 specifi c network profi le 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 Press 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 settingsPress 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.Save text message - Choose whether to save your text messages to the phone memory or to the external memory.MessagingCTa1 2 3 4 NofroseCa
310102030405060708GET CREATIVEnd er or to us, CameraTaking a quick photo1 Open the lens cover and hold the camera key down on the right side of the handset. The camera’s viewfi nder will appear on screen.2 Holding the phone horizontally, point the lens towards the subject of the photo.3 Press the camera key halfway. A focus box will appear in the centre of the viewfi nder 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 Press the centre soft key or press the camera key all 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 viewfi nder.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 - Delete the photo you have just taken and confi rm by touching Yes. The viewfi nder will reappear. New image - Take another photo straightaway. Your current photo will be saved. Set as - Select to open a sub menu to set your image as Wallpaper or Picture ID. Send via - Select to send the photo as a Multimedia message or Email. See page 24 for Sending a message. Album - Select to look at the other photos in your album. Your current photo will be saved. See page 34 for Viewing your saved photos.OK - Select to take another photo straightaway. Your current photo will be saved.
LG KC550 | User Guide32GET CREATIVECameraGetting to know the viewfi nderNote: 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 33 for details.TIP! When using the camera, power consumption increases. If icon appears indicating low battery, recharge the battery before use.Using the quick settingsSelect Options to access the quick settings options. These include various options for taking photos. 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.Continuous 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 photo is realistic. In order for your camera to correctly adjust the white balance you may need to determine the light conditions. Choose from Auto, Night mode, Daylight, Incandescent, Cloudy or Fluorescent.Colour effect - Choose from four colour tone options: Off (normal/colour), Sepia, Mono (black and white) or Negative.EV - Turn macro mode on if you are taking a picture very close to the image subject.Resolution - See Changing the image size on page 33.Quality - Choose between Normal, Fine and Super fine. The fi ner the quality the sharper a photo will be but the fi le size will increase as a result, which means you will be able to store fewer photos in your memory.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. ISISOSaphextRephUsThare1 2 Ofif yAunefl aAlwareReonagred
330102030405060708GET CREATIVEs e he or no a nd r ur or he ISO - Set the ISO to Auto, ISO 800, ISO 400, ISO200, ISO 100 or ISO 80.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 fl ash The fl ash is set to Off as default, but there are other options.1 Select on the navigation key.2 There are four fl ash options:Off - The camera will not fl ash. 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 fl ash as necessary.Always on - Set the fl ash to on when you are taking a photo in a dark place.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.3 Select the fl ash option you’d like to use.4 When you have made your selection the fl ash menu will automatically close, ready for you to take your picture.5 The fl ash icon in the viewfi nder will change according to your new fl ash mode.Note: When you exit the camera, the fl ash 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 fi le size, which in turn means they take up more of your memory. If you want to fi t more pictures on to your phone you can alter the pixel number to make the fi le size smaller.1 Press Options and select Resolution from the toolbar.2 Select a pixel value from the six numerical options (320X240, 640X480, 1280X960, 1600X1200, 2048X1536, 2560X1920).3 Press 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.
LG KC550 | User Guide34GET CREATIVECameraViewing your saved photos1 You can access your saved photos from within the camera mode and from the standby screen. From the viewfi nder, simply select on the navigation key. From the standby screen you should select Menu, then select My stuff and Images.2 Your gallery will appear on screen.3 Use the navigation keys to select the photo you want to view and select View to enlarge it.Setting a photo as Wallpaper or Picture IDFrom your image gallery, use the navigation keys to select an image and choose Options and 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.VSh1 2 3 4 5 6 7 NocaMeanvie
350102030405060708GET CREATIVEVideo cameraShooting a quick video1 Open the lens cover and hold the camera key down on the right side of the handset. The camera’s viewfi nder will appear on screen.2 Choose Video on the top right corner of the screen. The video camera’s viewfi nder 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 viewfi nder and a timer will show the length of your video.6 To pause the video select Pause and resume by selecting Resume.7 Select Stop to stop recording.Note: You can also access the Video camera from the standby screen. Select Menu and select Multimedia, scroll down and select Video camera to open the viewfi nder.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 - Delete the video you have just recorded and confi rm by selecting Yes. The viewfi nder will reappear. New video - Select to shoot another video straight away. Your current video will be saved. Play - Select to play the video you have just recorded. Send via - Select to send the video as a Multimedia message or Email. See page 24 for Sending a message. Album - Select to look at the other video clips in your album. Your current video clip will be saved. See page 37 for Watching your saved videos.OK - Select to record another video straight away. Your current video will be saved.
LG KC550 | User Guide36GET CREATIVEVideo cameraGetting to know the viewfi nderNote: You can adjust the zoom using the volume key on the left side of the phone.Using the quick settingsSelect Options to access the quick settings options. These include various options for recording videos. Mode - To record a video you want to send in a multimedia message, select MMS.Colour effect - Choose from four colour tone options: Off (normal/colour), Sepia, Mono (black and white) or Negative.Brightness - Contrast defi nes 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. Use the navigation keys to slide the contrast indicator along the bar, towards - for a lower contrast, hazier image or towards + for a higher contrast, sharper image.Resolution - If you want to fi t more videos onto your phone you can alter the pixel number to make the fi le size smaller. Choose between four options for your video, 176X144, 320X240, 640X480, 720X480.Quality - Super fi ne/ Fine/ Normal.Save to - Choose whether to save your video clip to the phone memory or to the external memory.Flash - Turn the fl ash On or Off. The fl ash 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.Album - View all of your images.Reset settings - Choose Yes to reset your phone to it’s original video camera settings.W1 2 3 Ada To whthe
370102030405060708GET CREATIVEeo r. to s e he ht, Watching your saved videos1 You can access your saved videos either from within video camera mode or from the standby screen. From the Options menu select 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 navigation 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 right side of the handset.
LG KC550 | User Guide38GET CREATIVEMP3 playerMP3 playerYour LG KC550 has a built-in MP3 player so you can play all your favourite music.To access the MP3 player, press from the standby screen, or select Menu and select Multimedia then MP3 player. 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, Recent songs and Favourite songs.Artists - Browse through your music collection by artist.Albums - Browse through your music collection by album.Genres - Browse through your music collection by genre.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 fi le on the other device and choose to send it via Bluetooth.3 When the fi le is sent you will have to accept it on your phone by selecting Yes.4 The fi le should appear in All songs.Playing a song1 Press Menu and select Multimedia, then choose MP3 player, or press from the standby screen.2 Choose All songs then select the song you want to play. Select .3 Select to pause the song.4 Select to skip to the next song.5 Select to skip to the previous song.6 Select to stop the music and return to the MP3 player menu.TIP! To change the volume while listening to music, use the volume keys on the side of your phone.Using options while playing musicSelect Options and choose from:Minimise - Hide the music player screen so that you can continue using your phone as normal while music is playing.ViecuAda pSeRiInfabSeEqCrYoa sfol1 2 3 4 5
390102030405060708GET CREATIVE.en to o View playlist - Look at the playlist you are currently listening to.Add to playlist - Adds the current track to a playlist.Set as - Set the current track as your Ringtone or Message tone.Information - You can view information about the MP3 fi le you are listening to.Settings - Change the Shuffl e, Repeat, or Equalizer settings.Creating a playlistYou can create your own playlists by choosing a selection of songs from the All songs folder.1 Press Menu and select Multimedia.2 Choose MP3 player, then select My playlist.3 Press Options and select New playlist, enter the playlist name and press 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 selecting . 5 Select Save to store the playlist.Playing a playlist1 Press Menu and select Multimedia.2 Choose MP3 player, then select My playlist.3 Select the playlist you would like to play and select View, then select .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 Press Menu and select Multimedia.2 Choose MP3 player, then select My playlist.3 Scroll to the playlist you want to edit and select 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 confi rm. Multi remove - Delete selected songs from the playlist.
LG KC550 | User Guide40GET CREATIVEMP3 player F Remove all - Remove all of the songs from the playlist. Information - View the playlist information.Deleting a playlist1 Press Menu and select Multimedia.2 Choose MP3 player, then select My playlist.3 Scroll to the playlist you want to delete and select Options.4 Select Delete all and select Yes to confi rm. 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. UsYoyolistNoordthethaSeYobyauspto chTo 1 2 3
410102030405060708GET CREATIVEFM radiont be to y Using 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 specifi c 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 Press Menu and select Multimedia, then choose FM radio.2 Select Options 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 Press 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, use the navigation keys to search or 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 Press Menu and select Multimedia, then choose FM radio.2 Select Options and select Reset channels. Choose Yes to confi rm the reset. Each channel will return to the starting 87.5Mhz frequency.Listening to the radio1 Press Menu and select Multimedia, then choose FM radio.2 Select the channel number of the station you would like to listen to. Note: You can listen to the radio via a built-in speaker. Press Options, select Listen via and choose Speaker.
LG KC550 | User Guide42GET CREATIVEVoice recorderMUsing the voice recorderUse your Voice recorder to record voice memos or other sounds.Recording your voice memo1 Press Menu and select Multimedia, then choose Voice recorder.2 Press 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 Album.Sending a voice recording1 Once you have fi nished recording, select 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, select Options, select Recording mode and choose MMS. This will ensure that the recording fi ts into a message.Using the muvee studioThe Muvee studio allows you to create an image slide show combined with music.1 Press Menu and select Multimedia, then choose Muvee studio.2 Choose the music track that you would like to use.3 Mark the images that you would like to use in your slide show, and choose Done.4 The new muvee will begin to play. To save your slide show press Save.Note: You can use the Options menu to choose where to save your slide show (Phone or External memory), the duration mode (General or MMS) and the play order (Random or Sequential).Yophacana mmeyoAllstuopImImanphimImThImyoavphinfThde
430102030405060708GET CREATIVEMy stuffen ke se e ne om You can store any multimedia fi les 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 fi les 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 fi les will be saved in My stuff. Select Menu then select My stuff to open a list of folders.ImagesImages contains a folder of default images and default fl ash fi les 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 info, Slide show, Sort by and List view / Thumbnail view options are available for default images. In the Images folder, select 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 - Rename, make animation or view the information (Name, Size, Date, Time, 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 fi le via Bluetooth or Pictbridge.Slide show - See Creating a slide show on page 45.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 Guide44GET 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 Press Menu then select My stuff.2 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 Press Menu then select My stuff.2 Select Images.3 Choose Options then select Sort by.4 Choose from Date, Type or Name.Deleting an image1 Press Menu then select My stuff.2 Select Images.3 Select an image and press Options.4 Select Delete.Deleting multiple images1 Press Menu then select My stuff.2 Select Images.3 Choose Options and select Mark/Unmark and Delete.4 A box will appear next to each image. Select each image and select to mark it. To unmark an image, select 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 confi rm you want to delete all of the marked images.CrIf yyoyohaim1 2 3 4 5 SepreViescoriRethe
450102030405060708GET CREATIVErk Creating 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 Press Menu then select My stuff.2 Select Images.3 Select the photo you would like to begin the slide show and select Options.4 Choose Slide show and it will begin.5 Press 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 fi les downloaded by you. From here you can manage, send or set sounds as ringtones.Using a sound1 Press Menu then select My stuff.2 Scroll to and select Sounds.3 Select Default sounds or choose from the list of voice recording fi les.4 Select a sound and press  to listen to it.5 Select 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 Press Menu then select My stuff.2 Scroll to and select Videos.3 Select a video and press .
LG KC550 | User Guide46GET 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 fi le.Sending a video clip1 Press Menu then select My stuff.2 Scroll to and select Videos.3 Select the video clip you want and press Options.4 Press 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, press 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 or view the information (Name, Size, Date, Time, 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 selecting Delete.Delete all - Delete all the clips in your Videos folder.Sort by - Arrange your videos by Date, Type or Name.Aumo• O• R• RlLiswaDoFroExVi1 2 3 OtFrowhVidYofroapDomo
470102030405060708GET CREATIVEg nd w: e o os pe Auto next play - Allows to set the play mode: Off, Repeat once and Repeat all.• Off: Plays the selected fi le.• Repeat once: Plays all fi les in a list once.• Repeat all: Continues to play all fi les in a list repeatedly. List view / Thumbnail view - Change the way you view your videos.DocumentsFrom the Documents menu, you can view Excel, PowerPoint, Word, Text and PDF fi les.Viewing a document1 Press Menu then select My stuff.2 Select Documents.3 Select a document and press View.OthersFrom the Others menu, you can view the fi les which are not saved in the Images, Sounds, Videos or Documents folders.You may fi nd that when you transfer fi les from your computer to your phone, they appear in the Others folder rather than the Documents folder. If this happens you can move them.To move a fi le from Others to Documents:1 Press Menu, then select My stuff followed by Others.2 Select a fi le and select Options.3 Press Move, then select 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 fi ve further folders: Images, Sounds, Videos, Documents and Others. Each folder will contain all the fi les 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 fi les from your computer to your phone. If you’ve inserted a memory card, when connecting as Mass storage, the phone will be displayed as two drives on your computer: the handset memory and external memory.
LG KC550 | User Guide48GET CREATIVEMy stuff1 Press Menu, select Connectivity.2 Select USB Connection.3 Scroll to Mass storage and select 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 fi le, for example an image, press Menu, then select My stuff followed by External memory then Images. All the images you transfer will be contained in this fi le.Transferring a fi le to your phoneYou can also transfer fi les 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 fi le via Bluetooth.3 When the fi le is sent you will have to accept it on your phone by selecting Yes.4 The fi le will be saved within the appropriate folder depending on its type. So for example, photographs will be saved in the Images folder and music in the Sounds folder. If your phone cannot identify the fi le type, the fi le will be saved in the Others folder.Note: Files sent using Bluetooth will be saved to the phone memory.SeusBlufi leis BluBeBluwitonanTo1 2 3 To1 2 3
490102030405060708GET CREATIVEter ve .ate e le ed Sending and receiving your fi les using BluetoothBluetooth is a great way to send and receive fi les 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 fi les using Bluetooth, you will need to pair your phone with another Bluetooth device. For information on pairing devices, see Pairing with another Bluetooth device on page 60.To switch Bluetooth on:1 Press 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 fi le you want to send, typically this will be a photo, video or music fi le.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 fi le to and select Send.To receive a file:1 To receive fi les, your Bluetooth must be both On and Visible. See Changing your Bluetooth settings on page 59 for more information.2 A message will prompt you to accept the fi le from the sender. select Yes to receive the fi le.TIP! Keep an eye on the progress bar to make sure your fi le 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 Guide50GET 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 Press 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 Press Menu and select Games & Apps.2 Select Applications.3 View and manage any applications you have.Changing the network profi leTo download a game, you can set the value to connect to the network using Network profile.1 Press Menu and select Games & Apps.2 Select Network profile.3 You can add and edit a new network profi le.M-ToyYou can enjoy six default games including: Dart, Homerun Derby, Magic Ball, Hammer, Maze, Fishing.About - View the information for a game.Setting - Set the sound and vibration when activating a game.Reset data - Reset all settings.Exit - End a game.OAd1 2 3 4 5 6
510102030405060708GET ORGANISEDOrganiserAdding an event to your calendar1 From the standby screen press 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 navigation keys or by selecting Options and Go to date in order to enter a date.3 Select New and scroll down to enter the time you would like your event to begin. Scroll down 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 occurring Once or repeated at 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 press 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 modifi cations and select Save to store the edited event.Note: You can delete an event from your calendar by selecting to view the event and then pressing Options and Delete.
LG KC550 | User Guide52GET ORGANISEDOrganiser ToSharing a calendar event1 From the standby screen press 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 press Menu, and select Organiser, then Memo.2 Select New and type your memo.3 Select 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, press Options and select Edit.Se1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 NoUs1 2
530102030405060708GET ORGANISEDToolsSetting your alarm1 From the standby screen press 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 tone. Choose Sounds to select a new sound.7 Scroll down and enter a name for the alarm or keep the suggested name.8 Select Save.Note: You can set up to 5 alarms.Using your calculator1 From the standby screen press Menu, and select Tools, then Calculator.2 Press the numeric keys to input numbers.3 For simple calculations, select 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 press 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 return to zero.
LG KC550 | User Guide54GET ORGANISEDToolsBConverting a unit1 From the standby screen press 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 press 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 Press OK.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 specifi c service name stored on the SIM card.WiyofortrabromuAc1 2 Nococone
550102030405060708BROWSERBrowserrk be n With a browser at the tip of your fi ngers, you can get up to date news and weather forecasts as well as information on sports or traffi c whenever you need it. In addition, the browser allows you to download the latest music, ringtones, wallpapers and games.Accessing the web1 Press 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.Adding and accessing your bookmarksFor easy and fast access to your favourite websites, you can add bookmarks and save web pages.1 Press 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 Press Save. Your bookmark will now appear in the list of bookmarks.5 To access the bookmark simply scroll to the required bookmark and select Connect. You will be connected to your bookmarked page.
LG KC550 | User Guide56BROWSERBrowserSSaving a page1 Access your required web page as described on page 55.2 Choose Options and scroll to Save, select This page.3 Select OK.Accessing a saved page1 Press Menu and select Browser.2 Select Saved pages.3 Select the required page and press Open.TIP! This menu will also allow you to delete saved pages.Viewing your browser history1 Press 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 select Connect.Changing the web browser settings1 Press Menu and select Browser.2 Select 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.Wito NopaChYostaproGePeYo1 2 3 ChYoan1 2
570102030405060708SETTINGSSettingsgss, Within this folder you can adapt your settings to make your KC550 personal to you. Note: For information on call settings see page 20.Changing your profi lesYou can quickly change your profi le from the standby screen. Simply press then the profi le you would like to activate. Choose from General, Silent, Vibrate only, and Outdoor.Personalising your profi lesYou can personalise each profi le setting.1 Press Menu and select Profiles.2 Choose the profi le you want and select Personalise.3 For the Silent and Vibrate only profi les, you can adapt the vibration. For the other profi les, 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 Press 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 Languages to change the language for any text in your phone. Any change will also alter the language input mode.Changing your display settings1 Press 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. Choose from No date & time or Normal.Backlight timer - Choose how long the backlight remains on for.
LG KC550 | User Guide58SETTINGSSettingsTIP! The longer the backlight is on for, the more battery power is used and you may need to charge your phone more often.Brightness - Use the navigation keys to adjust the brightness. Choose from 40%, 60%, 80% or 100%, then select OK to save your change. Home screen shortcut - Select On to display the shortcuts of 4 menus as pictures on the middle of the standby screen. 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.Main font style - Adjust the font type.Dialling font style - Adjust the font style for when you are dialling 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 Press Menu and select Settings.2 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.Change codes - Change your Security code, PIN1 code or PIN2 code.Using fl ight mode Use this function to switch the fl ight 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.ReUsfacto ViYothememeYodehoPreMecuReyoTa
590102030405060708SETTINGSds be ck s, Resetting your phoneUse Reset to reset all the settings to their factory defi nitions. 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.Press 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 Press 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.Press Menu and select Connectivity. Your options are:Bluetooth - Set up 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.
LG KC550 | User Guide60SETTINGSSettingsUSB connection - Choose Data service and synchronise your KC550 using the LG PC Suite software to copy fi les from your phone. If you have a memory card inserted, select Mass storage to use your phone in the same way as you would use a USB stick. Connect to your computer and drag and drop fi les to the KC550 removable device folder. See pages 47~49 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 a passcode then choose OK.5 Your phone will then connect to the other device, on which you should enter the same 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 Your KC550 will then automatically connect to your Bluetooth headset and switch to headset profi le. ChAStBaTh
610102030405060708ACCESSORIESr ur ChargerAccessoriesStereo 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.

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