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Page 1: User Guide
ENGLISH General Inquiries <LG Customer Information Center> 0844-847-5847 or +44-844-847-5847 * Make sure the number is correct before making a call. User Guide LG-C550 www.lg.com P/N : MFL67140702 (1.0) - Page 2 This device is intended for use in all European countries. Wi-Fi The WLAN can be operated in the EU (WLAN) without restriction indoors, but cannot be operated outdoors in France,Russia and Ukraine. Bluetooth QD ID B017534...
- Page 3 Copyright ©2011 LG Electronics, Inc. • All rights reserved. LG and the LG logo are registered trademarks of LG Group and its related entities. All other trademarks are the property of their respective owners.
- Page 4 Disposal of your old appliance 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. 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.
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Page 5: Table Of Contents
Contents Guidelines for safe and effi cient use ...6 Important notice ...14 Before using the mobile phone, please read fi rst! ...24 Getting to know your phone .27 Installing the SIM card and battery ...30 Installing the memory card ...32 Formatting the memory card .33 Your Home screen ...34 Touch-screen tips ...34... - Page 6 Contents Changing your message settings ...48 Opening Email and the Accounts Screen ...48 Composing and Sending Email ...50 Working with Account Folders ...51 Adding and Editing Email Accounts ...51 Social Networking ...51 Adding your account to your phone ...52 Viewing and updating your status ...52 Removing accounts on your phone ...53...
- Page 7 Listening to the radio ...66 Google applications ...67 Maps ...67 Market™ ...67 Google Mail™ ...68 Talk ...68 Utilities ...69 Setting your alarm ...69 Using your calculator ...69 Adding an event to your calendar ...69 Changing your calendar view ...70 ThinkFree Offi ce...70 Voice recorder ...71 Recording a sound or voice ...71 Sending the voice recording ..71...
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Page 8: Guidelines For Safe And Effi Cient Use
Guidelines for safe and effi cient use Please read these simple guidelines. Not following these guidelines may be dangerous or illegal. Exposure to radio frequency energy THIS DEVICE MEETS INTERNATIONAL GUIDELINES FOR EXPOSURE TO RADIO WAVES Your mobile device is a radio transmitter and receiver. -
Page 9: Fcc Sar Information
the protection of the health and the safety for the user and any other person. The highest SAR value for this device when tested for use at the ear is 0.715 W/kg. This device meets RF exposure guidelines when used either in the normal use position against the ear or when positioned at least 1.5 cm away from... - Page 10 Take it to a qualified service technician when repair work is required. Repairs under warranty, at • LG’s option, may include replacement parts or boards that are either new or reconditioned, provided that they have functionality equal to that of the parts being replaced.
- Page 11 The unit should be kept away • from heat sources such as radiators or cookers. Do not drop. • Do not subject this unit to • mechanical vibration or shock. Switch off the phone in any • area where you are required by special regulations.
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Page 12: Road Safety
Guidelines for safe and effi cient use Efficient phone operation Electronic and medical devices All mobile phones may get interference, which could affect performance. Do not use your mobile phone near medical equipment without requesting permission. Please consult your doctor to determine if operation of your phone may interfere with the operation of your medical... -
Page 13: Glass Parts
When your vehicle is equipped • with an air bag, do not obstruct with installed or portable wireless equipment. It can cause the air bag to fail or cause serious injury due to improper performance. If you are listening to music •... -
Page 14: Potentially Explosive Atmospheres
Unlike other battery systems, there is no memory effect that could compromise the battery’s performance. Use only LG batteries and • chargers. LG chargers are designed to maximise the battery life. Do not disassemble or •... - Page 15 Please recycle when possible. Do not dispose as household waste. If you need to replace the • battery, take it to the nearest authorised LG Electronics service point or dealer for assistance. Always unplug the charger • from the wall socket after...
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Page 16: Important Notice
Important notice Please check to see if any problems you have encountered with your phone are described in this section, before taking the phone in for service or calling a service representative. 1. Phone memory When available space on your phone memory is less than 10%, your phone cannot receive a new message. - Page 17 To check the battery charge level On the home screen, touch Applications tab and select Settings> About phone > Status. The battery status (charging, discharging) and level (as a percentage of fully charged) are displayed at the top of the screen.
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Page 18: Using Unlock Pattern
Important notice 4. Using Unlock pattern Set unlock pattern to secure your phone. Opens a set of screens that guide you through drawing a screen unlock pattern. On the home screen, touch Applications tab and select Settings > Location & security >... -
Page 19: Hard Reset
5. Using Safe Mode and Hard Reset Using Safe mode * To recover the phone from any malfunction Turn off your phone and reboot. While your phone is powering back on, press and hold the Send key while the Android Logo is displayed. -
Page 20: Using A Micro Sd Card
Important notice To turn Wi-Fi on and connect to a Wi-Fi network On the home screen, touch Applications tab and select Settings > Wireless & networks > Wi-Fi settings. Touch Wi-Fi to turn it on and begin scan for available Wi-Fi networks. - Page 21 9. Copy LG PC Suite from SD Card The LG PC Suite IV is a program that helps you connect your mobile phone to a PC using a USB data communication cable, so that you can use the functions of the mobile phone on your PC.
- Page 22 PC. • Run ‘LGInstaller.exe’ file on your PC and follow the instructions. * When LG PC Suite IV installation is completed, disable Mass storage only mode to run LG PC Suite IV. NOTE: Please do not remove or delete other program fi...
- Page 23 USB NOTE: To synchronise your phone via USB cable with your PC, you need to install the LG PC Suite program on your PC. You can download this program from the LG website (www.lg.com). Go to http://www.lg.com and select your region, country &...
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Page 24: When Screen Freezes
Important notice 11. Unlock screen when using data connection Your display will go dark if untouched for a period of time when using data connection. To turn on your LCD screen, just touch it. Note: When uninstalling PC Suite IV, USB and Bluetooth Drivers are not automatically removed. - Page 25 14. Do not connect your phone when turning your PC on/off Make sure to disconnect your phone and PC via data cable as your PC might have errors.
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Page 26: Before Using The Mobile Phone, Please Read Fi Rst
Select USB connected > Turn on USB storage > Open folder to view files. If you didn't install LG Android Platform Driver on your PC, you need to set it manually. On the home screen, touch Applications tab and select Settings >... - Page 27 CSV file saved in the PC. If the fields in the imported CSV file are different from the ones in LG PC Suite IV, you need to map the fields. After mapping the fields, click OK. Then, the contacts are added to the PC.
- Page 28 Before using the mobile phone, please read fi rst! * Exporting contacts: Run the Contacts application. Touch the address you want to export to. Press Menu and Select Share > Bluetooth > Check if Bluetooth is turned on and select Scan for devices > Choose the device you want to send data from the list.
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Page 29: Getting To Know Your Phone
Tip! Press Menu key whenever you tap an application to check what options are available. Tip! LG-C550 does not support video call. Tip! If LG-C550 has errors when you use it or you cannot turn it on, remove battery, install it again and turn it on after 5 seconds. Back key - Returns to the previous screen. - Page 30 Getting to know your phone Shift Key - Press once to capitalise the next letter you type. Double tap for all caps. Function Key - Press once to enter the next number or symbols you type. Double tap for all number or symbols. Back key - Returns to the previous screen.
- Page 31 Stereo earphone connector Volume keys - On the home screen: controls ringer volume. - During a call: controls your earpiece volume. - When playing a track: controls volume continuously. Charger, micro USB cable connector SIM card slot micro SD memory card slot Back cover Battery...
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Page 32: Installing The Sim Card And Battery
Getting to know your phone Installing the SIM card and battery Before you can start exploring your new phone, you’ll need to set it up. To insert the SIM card and battery: To remove the back cover, hold the phone firmly in your hand. -
Page 33: Charging Your Phone
Charging your phone Insert the charger into the charger connector on the bottom of LG-C550, and plug it into an electrical outlet. Your LG-C550 must be charged until you can NOTE: The battery must be initially fully charged to improve battery lifetime. -
Page 34: Installing The Memory Card
To store multimedia files such as captured images by using a built-in camera, you must insert a memory card to your phone. NOTE: The LG-C550 supports up to a 32GB memory card. To insert a memory card: Turn the phone off before inserting or removing the memory card. -
Page 35: Formatting The Memory Card
WARNING! Do not insert or remove the memory card when the phone is on. Otherwise, it may damage the memory card as well as your phone, and the data stored on the memory card may be corrupted. Formatting the memory card Your memory card may already be formatted. -
Page 36: Your Home Screen
Be careful not to touch any other keys. Lock your phone When you are not using LG- C550, press the Power/Lock key to lock your phone. This helps prevent accidental presses and saves battery power. -
Page 37: Unlock Screen
30 seconds after 5 incorrect attempts at drawing the unlock pattern. Unlock screen Whenever your LG-C550 is not in use, it will return to the lock screen. Drag your finger from left to right to unlock the screen. -
Page 38: Home
NOTE: Some screen images may be different depending on your phone provider. In your LG home screen, you can view quick keys at the bottom of the screen. The quick keys provide easy, one-touch access to the functions you use the most. -
Page 39: Getting Back To A Recently Used Application
Tip! To add an application icon to the home screen, touch and hold the application you want to add to the home screen. Tip! • Touch and hold that icon. The Applicatons icon will be change as the Trash icon •... -
Page 40: Viewing The Status Bar
Your Home screen Viewing the status bar The status bar uses different icons to display phone information, such as signal strength, new messages, battery life, and active Bluetooth and data connections. Below is a table explaining the meaning of icons you’re likely to see in the status bar. -
Page 41: Onscreen Keyboard
Icon Description Upload GPS is acquiring GPS is on Onscreen Keyboard You can also enter text using the onscreen keyboard. The onscreen keyboard automatically displays on the screen when you need to enter text. To manually display the keyboard, simply touch a text field where you want to enter text. -
Page 42: Abc Mode
Your Home screen Tip! To switch between Qwerty Keypad and Phone Keypad, touch from Phone Keypad and choose Keyboard Layout. Abc mode This mode allows you to enter letters by touching the key labelled with the required letter once, twice, three or four times until the letter is displayed. -
Page 43: Google Account Set-Up
Google Account Set-up The first time you open the Google application on your phone, you will be required to sign in with your existing Google account. If you do not have a Google account, you’re prompted to create one. Creating your Google account On the home screen, touch the Applications tab... - Page 44 Google Account Set-up After signing in, you can use Google Mail™, Google Calendar, Android Market™ and Google Map™; Download applications from Android Market™; back up your settings to Google servers; and take advantage of other Google services on your phone. IMPORTANT Some applications, work •...
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Page 45: Calls
Calls Making a call Touch to open the keypad. Enter the number on the keypad. To delete a digit, touch the Clear icon Touch the icon a call. To end a call, touch End icon TIP! To enter “+” to make international calls, touch and hold down Calling your contacts... -
Page 46: Making A Second Call
Calls Making a second call During your initial call, touch Then, select the number you want to call. Dial the number, or search your contacts. Touch the Call icon connect the call. Both calls will be displayed on the call screen. Your initial call will be locked and put on hold. -
Page 47: Contacts
Contacts You can add contacts on your phone and synchronise them with the contacts in your Google Account or other accounts that support syncing contacts. Searching for a contact On the home screen, touch , and touch your Contacts. Adding a new contact On the home screen, touch , and enter the new contact’s number, then press... - Page 48 Contacts Touch the Favourites tab and choose a contact to view its details. Touch the gold star to the right of the contact’s name. The star turns grey and the contact is removed from your favourites. NOTE: Default contacts and Contacts saved in SIM card are not be able to add as Favourite Contact.
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Page 49: Messaging/E-Mail
Messaging/E-mail Messaging Your LG-C550 combines SMS and MMS into one intuitive, easy-to-use menu. Sending a message Touch icon on the home screen, and touch New message to open a blank message. Enter a contact name or contact number in the To field. -
Page 50: Threaded Box
Smilies. When writing a new message, press the Menu key, then choose Insert smiley. Changing your message settings Your LG-C550 message settings are predefined, so you can send messages immediately. You can change the settings based on your preferences. WARNING:... - Page 51 Accounts screen (if you have multiple accounts). The Accounts screen The Accounts screen lists your Combined Inbox and each of your email accounts. Open the Email application. If you’re not on the Account screen, press the Menu Key and touch Accounts. Select the Email service provider.
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Page 52: Composing And Sending Email
Messaging/E-mail Composing and Sending Email To compose and send a message While in the Email application, press the Menu Key and touch Compose. Enter an address for the message’s intended recipient. As you enter text, matching addresses are offered from your Contacts. -
Page 53: Working With Account Folders
often need to open the Sent folder/label and select Refresh from the options menu. Working with Account Folders Each account has Inbox, Outbox, Sent, and Drafts folders. Depending on the features supported by your account’s service provider, you may have additional folders. -
Page 54: Adding Your Account To Your Phone
Messaging/E-mail You can add your Facebook and Twitter accounts to your phone. If you don’t have an account, you can visit their sites to set it up. NOTE: Additional costs may be incurred when connecting and using online services. Check your data charges with your network provider. -
Page 55: Removing Accounts On Your Phone
Tip! You can use information about friends only in SNS or sync all data to Contacts. Removing accounts on your phone Choose Settings > Accounts & sync > Choose an account you want to delete > Touch Remove account. -
Page 56: Camera
Camera Getting to know the viewfinder Brightness – This defines and controls the amount of sunlight entering the image. Slide the brightness indicator along the bar, towards “-” for a lower brightness image, or towards “+” for a higher brightness image. Zoom –... -
Page 57: Viewfi Nder
TIP! You can close all the shortcut options to give a clearer viewfi nder screen. Just touch the centre of the viewfi nder once. To recall the options, touch the screen again. Taking a quick photo Choose Camera application. Holding the phone horizontally, point the lens towards the subject you want to photograph. - Page 58 Camera from the numerical options: 3M (2048x1536), 2M (1600x1200), 1M (1280x960), VGA (640x480), QVGA (320x240). ISO – The ISO rating determines the sensitivity of the camera’s light sensor. The higher the ISO, the more sensitive the camera will be. This is useful under darker conditions when you cannot use the flash.
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Page 59: Viewing Your Saved Photos
TIP! When you exit the camera, all settings will return to their defaults, except image size and image quality. Any non-default settings must be reset. Check these before you take your next photo. TIP! The settings menu is superimposed over the viewfi... -
Page 60: Video Camera
Video camera Getting to know the viewfinder Brightness – This defines and controls the amount of sunlight entering the Video. Slide the brightness indicator along the bar, towards “-” for a lower brightness Video, or towards “+” for a higher brightness Video. Zoom –... -
Page 61: Shooting A Quick Video
Shooting a quick video Slide the camera mode button to the down position; the icon will change to The video camera’s viewfinder will appear on the screen. Holding the phone horizontally, point the lens towards the subject of the video. Press the capture button once to start recording. -
Page 62: Watching Your Saved Videos
Video camera Video size – Touch to set the video size: VGA (640x480), QVGA (320x240) or QCIF (176x144). White balance – The white balance ensures that any of the white areas in your video are realistic. To enable your camera to adjust the white balance correctly, you may need to determine the light conditions. -
Page 63: Your Photos And Videos
Your photos and videos Adjusting the volume when viewing a video To adjust the volume of a video while it is playing, use the side volume keys. Setting a photo as wallpaper Touch the photo you want to set as wallpaper to open it. Touch the screen to open the options menu. -
Page 64: Multimedia
Touch any folder and it will turn to Grid view mode. If you tap any photo, it will turn to Full view mode. Timeline view LG-C550 Gallery provides a timeline view of your photos and videos. From Grid view mode, drag to the right. The... -
Page 65: Sending A Video
Date, Time, Size and Type. Touch Menu > More > Details. Transferring files using USB mass storage devices To transfer files using USB devices: Connect the LG-C550 to a PC using a USB cable. If you didn't install LG Android... -
Page 66: Music
NOTE: You need to install an SD card fi rst. Without an SD card, you cannot use USB mass storage. NOTE: If you installed LG Android Platform Driver, you will see a pop up with 'Turn on USB storage' immediately. -
Page 67: Using The Radio
Using the radio Your LG-C550 has a built-in FM radio so you can tune into your favourite stations and listen on the go. NOTE: You must attach your headphones to listen to the radio. -
Page 68: Resetting Channels
Multimedia NOTE: You can also manually tune into a station using the displayed wheel. Resetting channels Touch the scanned channel list > Menu key > Reset. Listening to the radio Touch Listen Via icon and you can set Speaker or Wired headset to listen to the radio. -
Page 69: Google Applications
Android Market™ lets you download useful applications and games. If you install applications and games from Android Market™, they appear in the LG-C550 menu. You can check downloaded applications by tapping Downloads tab. You can check other comments to input regarding an application or you can post your comments. -
Page 70: Google Mail
Google applications contents. It will show you Top paid, Top free and Just in. Choose an application to install. NOTE: When you want to fi nish the game, use the Home or Back key. You will return to the home screen. -
Page 71: Utilities
Add Alarm. Set the time and touch turn on the alarm. After you set the time, the LG-C550 will let you know how much time is left before the alarm sounds. Set Repeat, Ringtone or Vibrate and add Label to name the alarm. -
Page 72: Changing Your Calendar View
Utilities If you would like to add a note to your event, touch Description and enter the details. If you want to repeat the alarm, set Repetition, and set Reminders, if necessary. Touch Done to save the event in the calendar. A coloured square in the calendar will mark all days that have saved events. -
Page 73: Voice Recorder
Voice recorder Use the voice recorder to record voice memos or other audio files. Recording a sound or voice On the home screen, touch the Applications tab and select Voice Recorder. Touch to begin recording. Touch to end recording. Press the Menu key and select Use as ringtone to set as the Phone ringtone. -
Page 74: The Web
The Web O2 Home O2 Home gives you a fast, full- colour world of games, music, news, sports, entertainment, and much more, right on your mobile phone. Wherever you are and whatever you’re into. NOTE: Additional charges apply when connecting to these services and downloading content. -
Page 75: Adding And Accessing Bookmarks
Adding and accessing bookmarks Press the Menu key then select Bookmarks. Touch a bookmark >tap on add and enter a name for the bookmark followed by its URL. To access the bookmark, simply touch the bookmark. You will be connected to the bookmarked page. -
Page 76: Settings
Settings Wireless & networks Here, you can manage Wi-Fi and Bluetooth. Also, you can set mobile networks, airplane mode. Airplane mode – After setting Airplane mode, all wireless connections will be disabled. Sound Adjust sound, notification, default settings, vibrate mode. You can manage audible and Haptic feedback also. -
Page 77: Applications
When you turn on your phone or wake up the screen, you're prompted to draw your unlock pattern to unlock the screen. Set up Sim card lock – Set up SIM card lock or change SIM PIN. Visible passwords – Select to show passwords as you type them or deselect to hide passwords as you type them. -
Page 78: Sd Card & Phone Storage
Settings SD card & phone storage Check total available SD card space. Touch Unmount SD card for safe removal. Format the SD card, if you want to delete all data from the SD card. Search Touch Google search and you can adjust Google search settings. -
Page 79: Wi-Fi
TIP! To use USB Tethering, you need to install PC Suite onto your PC first. Wi-Fi Tethering Use your LG-C550 as a portable Wi-Fi hotspot. Settings > Wireless & network settings > Tethering & portable hotspot > Portable Wi-Fi hotspot. - Page 80 3G data, it may be connected to the 3G network automatically, and additional charges may be applied.) NOTE: The LG-C550 supports WEP, WPA/WPA2-PSK and 802.1x EAP security. If your Wi-Fi service provider or network administrator sets encryption for network security, fi...
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Page 81: Software Update
Software update Phone Software update LG Mobile Phone Software update from internet For more information on using this function, please visit http:// update.lgmobile.com or http:// www.lg.com/common/ index.jsp → select country and language. This feature allows you to conveniently update the firmware... -
Page 82: Accessories
Accessories These Accessories are available for use with the LG-C550. (Items described below may be optional.) Charger Battery Stereo headset NOTE: Always use genuine LG accessories. • Failure to do this may void your warranty. • Accessories may vary in different regions. -
Page 83: Technical Data
Declaration of Conformity Suppliers Details Name LG Electronics Inc Address LG Twin Tower 20,Yeouido-dong, Yeongdeungpo-gu Seoul, Korea 150-721 Product Details Product Name GSM 850 / E-GSM 900 / DCS 1800 / PCS 1900 Quad Band and WCDMA Terminal Equipment Model Name... -
Page 84: Troubleshooting
Troubleshooting This chapter lists some problems you might encounter while using your phone. Some problems require you to call your service provider, but most are easy to correct yourself. Message Possible causes There is no SIM card in the phone SIM error or it is inserted incorrectly. - Page 85 Check the charger and connection to the phone. Check the battery contacts and clean them if necessary. Plug into a different socket. If the charger does not warm up, replace Only use original LG accessories. Replace battery. Check settings.
- Page 86 Troubleshooting Message Possible causes Impossible to receive/send Memory Full. SMS & Picture Unsupported file Files not open format. FAT 16 and FAT SD Card not 32 file system working supported only. Vibration or silent No Sound mode. Hang up or Intermittent freeze software problem.