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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.
OWNER'S MANUAL
GT405
www.lg.com
P/NO : MMBB0376035(1.1)
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  • Page 1 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. OWNER’S MANUAL GT405 www.lg.com P/NO : MMBB0376035(1.1)
  • Page 2 Bluetooth QD ID B015339...
  • Page 3 Some of the contents in this manual may differ from your phone depending on the software of the phone or your service provider. GT405 GT405 User Guide...
  • Page 4 Congratulations on your purchase of the advanced and compact GT405 phone by LG, designed to operate with the latest digital mobile communication technology. 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.

  • Page 5: Table Of Contents

    Contents Open view ...8 Installing the USIM and battery ...9 Memory card ...11 Your home screen ...13 Touch screen tips ...13 The quick keys ...14 The status bar ...15 Changing your status from the status bar ...16 Using the Multitasking function ...16 Calls ...17 Making a call...17...
  • Page 6 Playing a song ...37 Creating a playlist ...37 Using the radio ...38 Listening to the radio ...38 PC Sync ...39 Installing LG PC Suite on your computer ...39 Connecting your phone and PC ...39 Backing up and restoring your phone’s information ..40 Viewing your phone fi les on your PC ...40...
  • Page 7 The web ...43 Web ...43 Accessing the web ...43 Adding and accessing your bookmarks ...43 Using RSS reader ...44 Saving a page ...44 Accessing a saved page ...45 Viewing your browser history ...45 Changing the web browser settings ...45 Settings ...46 Changing your screen settings ...46 Personalising your profi les 46...

  • Page 8: Getting To Know Your Phone

    Dials a phone number and answers incoming calls. WARNING: sitting on it while it is in your pocket can damage the phone’s LCD and touch screen functionality. LG GT405 | User Guide Placing a heavy object on the phone or...
  • Page 9 Micro SD memory card socket Charger, Cable, Handsfree connector TIP! To connect the USB cable, wait until the phone has powered up and has registered to the network. Side keys • When the screen is idle: volume of key tone. •...

  • Page 10: Open View

    Open view Camera lens LG GT405 | User Guide Battery cover Battery USIM Card Socket...

  • Page 11: Installing The Usim And Battery

    Installing the USIM and battery Remove the battery cover Press and hold down the middle of the phone and slide off the battery cover. Remove the battery Hold the Bottom edge of the battery and lift it from the battery compartment. WARNING: Do not use your fi ngernail when...
  • Page 12 Slide back the cover of the charger socket on the side of your GT405. Insert the charger and plug into a mains electricity socket. Your GT405 will need to be charged until a message reading “Battery full” appears on screen.

  • Page 13: Memory Card

    Memory card Installing a memory card You can expand the memory space available on your phone using a memory card. NOTE: A memory card is an optional accessory. Open the memory card cover. Slide the memory card into the slot at the top, until it clicks into place.
  • Page 14 My Videos folder. LG GT405 | User Guide Transferring your contacts To transfer your contacts from your USIM to your...

  • Page 15: Your Home Screen

    When the screen light is off, either press the power key or hold down the Unlock key on the touch screen to return the home screen. • Whenever your GT405 is not in use, it will return to the lock screen as default.

  • Page 16: The Quick Keys

    Touch to access the Messaging options menu. From here you can create a new SMS. LG GT405 | User Guide Touch to open your contacts. To search for the number you want to call, enter the name of the contact using the touchpad.

  • Page 17: The Status Bar

    The status bar The status bar uses various icons to indicate things like signal strength, new messages and battery life as well as telling you whether your Bluetooth or GPRS is active. Below is a table which explains the meaning of icons you’re likely to see in the status bar.

  • Page 18: Changing Your Status From The Status Bar

    Handset memory, External Memory, Profile, MP3 and Bluetooth status. You can set Profile type, play/pause MP3 and activate/deactivate Bluetooth. LG GT405 | User Guide Using the Multitasking function Press the multitasking hard key to open the Multitasking menu. From here you can...

  • Page 19: Calls

    Calls Making a call Touch to open the keypad. Key in the number using the keypad. To delete a digit press the clear key. Touch the hard key to initiate the call. To end the call press the hard key. Making a call from your contacts From the home screen...

  • Page 20: Speed Dialling

    To call a speed dial number, touch from the home screen then press and hold the assigned number until the contact appears on screen. The call will initiate LG GT405 | User Guide automatically, there’s no need to press Call Viewing your call logs Touch...

  • Page 21: Using Call Divert

    Using call divert Touch , select Settings and choose Call settings. Touch Call divert and choose Voice calls. Choose whether to divert all calls, when the line is busy, when there is no answer or when you are not reachable. Input the number you’d like to divert to.

  • Page 22: Contacts

    , select Communication. Touch Contacts and Search. TIP! The alphabetical keypad is displayed once you tap Name. LG GT405 | User Guide Adding a new contact From the home screen touch then select Create new contact. Enter the first and last name of your new contact.

  • Page 23: Creating A Group

    You can also add a Ringtone, Birthday, Homepage, Home address, Company name, Job title, Company address and a Memo. Touch Save to save the contact. Creating a group From the home screen touch and select the Communication tab. Touch Contacts and select Groups.

  • Page 24: Messaging

    Messaging Messaging Your GT405 combines SMS, MMS and email into one intuitive and easy to use menu. There are two ways to enter the messaging centre: From the home screen, touch or touch , then select Communication and choose Messaging.

  • Page 25: Entering Text

    Entering text There are five ways to enter text: Keypad, Keyboard, Handwriting-Screen, Handwriting-Box, Handwriting-Double Box. Tap the screen once, then the keyboard shows up. Touch to turn on T9 predictive text. You can change the writing languages. Tap to change between the numbers, symbols and texts keypads.

  • Page 26: Sending An Email Using Your New Account

    Message settings. You can adapt the settings: Message folders You’ll recognise the folder structure used on your GT405, which is fairly self- explanatory. Create new - Open a new blank message. Inbox - All the messsages you receive are placed into your inbox From here you can view, delete and more.
  • Page 27 Drafts - If you don’t have time to finish writing a message, you can save what you’ve done so far here. Outbox - This is a temporary storage folder while messages are being sent. Sent messages - Messages you send are placed in this folder.

  • Page 28: Camera

    Once you’ve taken the photo Your captured photo will appear on the screen. The image name is shown with LG GT405 | User Guide four icons on the right-hand side. Touch to send the photo as a Message, Email or Bluetooth.

  • Page 29: Getting To Know The Viewfinder

    Getting to know the viewfinder TIP! You can close all the shortcut options for a clearer viewfi nder screen. Simply touch the centre of the viewfi nder once. To recall the options touch the screen again. Zoom Macro - Switch on take close up shot.

  • Page 30: Video Camera

    Rec will appear at the top of the viewfinder and a timer at the bottom showing the length of your video. LG GT405 | User Guide To pause the video touch and resume by selecting Touch...

  • Page 31: After Shooting A Video

    After shooting a video A still image representing your video will appear on the screen. The name of the video will be shown on the bottom of the screen, along with four icons on the right- hand side. Touch to play the video. Touch to send the photo as a Message, Email or Bluetooth.

  • Page 32: Your Photos And Videos

    Using zoom when viewing a photo When viewing photos, you can zoom in and out. LG GT405 | User Guide Adjusting the volume when viewing a video To adjust the volume of a video while it is playing,...

  • Page 33: Multimedia

    Multimedia You can store any multimedia files into your phone’s memory so that you have easy access to all of your pictures, sounds, videos and games. You can also save your files to a memory card. The advantage of using a memory card is that you can free up space on your phone’s memory.

  • Page 34: Using An Image

    Incoming call - Set an image to appear during incoming calls. LG GT405 | User Guide Outgoing call - Set an image to appear during outgoing calls. Switch on - Set an image to appear when you switch the phone on.

  • Page 35: Moving Or Copying An Image

    Moving or copying an image You can move or copy an image between the phone memory and the memory card. You might want to do this to either free up some space in one of the memory banks or to safeguard your images from being lost.

  • Page 36: Videos

    If you choose Bluetooth, LG GT405 | User Guide you will be prompted to turn Bluetooth on and your phone will search for a device to send the video to.

  • Page 37: Documents

    Bluetooth is probably the easiest way to transfer a file from your computer to your phone. You can also use LG PC Suite via your sync cable. To transfer using Bluetooth: Make sure your phone and computer have Bluetooth switched on and are visible to one another.

  • Page 38: Music

    LG GT405 | User Guide Music Your LG GT405 has a built- in music player so you can play all your favourite tracks. To access the music player, touch then Utilities and Music.

  • Page 39: Playing A Song

    When the file is sent you will have to accept it on your phone by touching Yes. The file should appear in Music > All tracks. Playing a song Touch then Utilities. Touch Music, then All tracks. Select the song you want to play and touch Play.

  • Page 40: Using The Radio

    Multimedia Using the radio Your LG GT405 has an FM radio feature so you can tune into your favourite stations to listen to on the move. NOTE: You will need to insert your headphones in order to listen to the radio. Insert...

  • Page 41: Pc Sync

    PC with your phone to make sure all your important details and dates match. You can also backup your files to put your mind at ease. Installing LG PC Suite on your computer From the Home screen press and select Connectivity on the SETTINGS tab.

  • Page 42: Backing Up And Restoring Your Phone's Information

    All of the documents, flash contents, images, sounds and videos you have saved onto your phone will be displayed on the screen in the LG Phone folder. TIP! Viewing the contents of your phone on your PC helps you to...

  • Page 43: Synchronising Your Contacts

    Synchronising your contacts Connect your phone to your PC. Click on the Manage Contacts icon. Your PC will now import and display all contacts saved to your USIM card and handset. Click on File and select Save. You can now select where you would like to save your contacts to.

  • Page 44: Using Your Phone As A Mass Storage Device

    PC. Your phone will read: Connecting as Mass Storage… followed by Connected as Mass Storage Mode. Do not disconnect during transfer. LG GT405 | User Guide A removable disk folder will open automatically on your computer, two if you have a memory card...

  • Page 45: The Web

    The web Web gives you a fast, full colour world of games, music, news, sport, entertainment and loads more, straight to your mobile phone. Wherever you are and whatever you’re into. Accessing the web From the home screen select then touch Entertainment and choose Web.

  • Page 46: Using Rss Reader

    The user subscribes to a feed by entering the feed’s link into the reader or by clicking an RSS icon in a browser that initiates the subscription LG GT405 | User Guide process. The reader checks the user’s subscribed feeds regularly for new content, downloading any updates that it finds.

  • Page 47: Accessing A Saved Page

    Accessing a saved page From the home screen select then touch Entertainment and choose Web. Select Saved pages. Select the page you would like to view and it will open. Viewing your browser history From the home screen select then touch Entertainment and choose Web.

  • Page 48: Settings

    Settings Within this folder you can adapt your settings to make your GT405 personal to you. Changing your screen settings Touch then choose Settings. Touch Display settings and then choose from: Wallpaper - Choose the theme for your home screen.

  • Page 49: Changing Your Phone Settings

    Volume, Message alerts and more. Changing your phone settings Enjoy the freedom of adapting how your GT405 works to your own preferences. TIP! To scroll through a list of options, touch the last item visible and slide your fi nger up the screen.

  • Page 50: Changing Your Touch Settings

    Touch then Settings. Touch Connectivity. Network settings - Your GT405 connects automatically to your preferred network. To change these settings use this option. Internet profile - Set the profiles for connecting to the internet.

  • Page 51: Using Memory Manager

    USB connection mode - Synchronise your GT405 using the LG PC Suite software to copy files from your phone. Synch Service - The Server sync function synchronises the data in a phone and the data on a server such as...

  • Page 52: Using Flight Mode

    If you have already paired the Bluetooth device, your GT405 will not automatically search for other Bluetooth devices. If not, your GT405 will search for other Bluetooth enabled devices within range. Choose the device you want to send the file to and touch Select.
  • Page 53 My device visibility - Choose to be Visible or Hidden or Visible for 1 min. My device name - Enter a name for your GT405. Supported services - Show all Bluetooth functions supported by your phone. My address - Show your...

  • Page 54: Pairing With Another Bluetooth Device

    Settings Pairing with another Bluetooth device By pairing your GT405 and another device, you can set up a passcode protected connection. This means your pairing is more secure. Check your Bluetooth is On and Visible. You can change your visibility in the Settings menu.

  • Page 55: Software Upgrade

    Software Upgrade LG Mobile Phone Software Upgrade Program For more information on installing and using this program, please visit http:// update. lgmobile.com. This feature allows you to upgrade your software to the latest version quickly and conveniently on the Internet without needing to visit our service centre.As...

  • Page 56: Accessories

    Accessories These accessories were supplied with GT405. Charger Battery 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.

  • Page 57: Network Service

    Technical data General Product name : GT405 System : GSM 850 / E-GSM 900 / DCS 1800 / PCS 1900 / WCDMA Ambient Temperatures Max : + 50 °C (discharging), + 45 °C (charging)
  • Page 58 LG Electronics Inc. LG Twin Towers 20, Yeouido-dong, Yeongdeungpo-gu, Seoul, Korea 150-721 GSM 850 / E-GSM 900 / DCS 1800 / PCS 1900 Quad Band and WCDMA Terminal Equipment GT405 R&TTE Directive 1999/5/EC EN 301 489-01 V1.8.1, EN 301 489-07 V1.3.1 EN 301 489-17 V1.3.2, EN 301 489-24 V1.4.1...

  • Page 59: Guidelines For Safe And Effi Cient Use

    Exposure to radio frequency energy Radio wave exposure and Specific Absorption Rate (SAR) information This mobile phone model GT405 has been designed to comply with applicable safety requirements for exposure to radio waves. These requirements are based on scientific guidelines...

  • Page 60: Guidelines For Safe And Effi Cient Use

    Do not disassemble this unit. 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 61 • Keep away from electrical appliances such as TVs, radios, and personal computers. • 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.
  • Page 62 Do not use your mobile phone near medical equipment without requesting permission. Avoid placing the phone over pacemakers, for example, in your breast pocket. LG GT405 | User Guide • Some hearing aids might be disturbed by mobile phones. • Minor interference may affect TVs, radios, PCs, etc.
  • Page 63 • 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 whilst out and about, please ensure that the volume is at a reasonable...

  • Page 64: Potentially Explosive

    Do not transport or store flammable gas, liquid, or explosives in the same compartment of your vehicle as your mobile phone and accessories. LG GT405 | User Guide In aircraft Wireless devices can cause interference in aircraft. • Turn your mobile phone off before boarding any aircraft.

  • Page 65: Battery Information And

    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 short- circuit the battery pack.
  • Page 66 Guidelines for safe and effi cient use • 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 the phone is fully charged...

  • Page 67: Trouble Shooting

    Trouble Shooting This chapter lists some problems that you might encounter while using your phone. Some problems require that you call your service provider, but most of problems you encounter are easy to correct yourself. Message Possible causes There is no SIM card in the SIM error phone or you may have inserted it incorrectly.
  • Page 68 Check the battery contacts, clean them if necessary. Plug in to a different socket or check voltage. If the charger does not warm up, replace it. Only use original LG accessories. Replace battery. Reconnection to another service provider is automatic. Check settings.

  • Page 70: Limited Warranty Statement

    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. (8) During the warranty period LG or its authorised service agent will repair or replace at LG’s sole discretion a defective product.
  • Page 71 (3) Breakage or damage to antennas unless caused directly by defects in material or workmanship. (4) A warranty repair if the Customer Service Department at LG or other agreed service agent was not notified by the consumer of the alleged defect or malfunction of the product during the applicable limited warranty period.
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