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Smartphone LG GS500

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The LG GS500 is a smartphone from the LG brand, known for its innovation and quality. This model, lightweight at only 120 g, offers an enhanced user experience thanks to its 3-inch TFT display, showing a resolution of 240 x 400 pixels and 262144 colors, ensuring a pleasant display quality.

Equipped with 41 MB of internal memory, with support for a flash card of up to 8 GB, the LG GS500 allows you to store all your essential data without worry. Its 3 MP rear camera, with a resolution of 2048 x 1536 pixels and a 2x digital zoom, enables you to capture precious moments with sufficient clarity.

For connectivity, this smartphone supports GSM and UMTS networks, with EDGE and GPRS data, ensuring reliable communication. Additionally, it features functionalities such as MMS for sending multimedia messages, as well as a music player to enjoy your favorite tracks.

The LG GS500 also has a 900 mAh battery, providing a talk time of 3.3 hours and a standby time of 300 hours, perfect for users often on the go. With its QWERTY keyboard layout and T9 text prediction system, it facilitates quick message input.

In summary, the LG GS500 is a practical smartphone, with features suited to daily needs, while remaining lightweight and easy to use.

Manuals of product GS500

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User Manual
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Editorial note

The LG GS500 is a compact and lightweight smartphone, weighing only 120 g, making it easy to carry on a daily basis. Its 3-inch screen provides a pleasant visual experience, although its resolution of 240 x 400 pixels may seem outdated compared to current standards. The T9 text prediction system enhances typing, making communication via messages smoother. However, the product has some limitations. With only 41 MB of internal memory, storing modern applications and multimedia content quickly becomes insufficient. Additionally, the lack of advanced features such as WiFi and WAP support limits internet access, which can be frustrating for connected users. The 3 MP rear camera, while satisfactory for everyday use, does not meet the expectations of users looking for superior quality in photography. Finally, the 3.3 hours of talk time on 2G may be too short for those with intensive communication needs. In summary, the LG GS500 offers good value for money for users seeking a basic smartphone, but its limited features and lack of certain modern functions may restrict its appeal for more advanced use.

Score details

User experience

The user experience is generally satisfactory thanks to the 3-inch screen and the T9 text prediction system, but the screen resolution may seem outdated.

Performance

Performance is limited by the internal memory of 41 MB, which may restrict the use of modern applications and the storage of multimedia content.

Battery life

The talk time of 3.3 hours on 2G may be insufficient for users with intensive communication needs.

Design

The compact and lightweight design (120 g) of the LG GS500 makes it easy to carry and convenient for daily use.

Features

Features like the 3 MP camera and Bluetooth 2.1+EDR are useful, but the lack of WiFi and FM radio limits the versatility of the device.

Value for money

The LG GS500 offers good value for money for users looking for a basic smartphone, although some limitations are present in its features.

Advantages

3-inch screen, clear images

41 MB internal memory, expandable

3 MP camera for everyday photos

Bluetooth 2.1 for quick sharing

Quick input with predictive T9

Lightweight and compact, easy to carry

Disadvantages

Internal memory limited to 41 MB

Obsolete screen resolution (240 x 400 pixels)

No WiFi or modern protocols

Insufficient 3 MP rear camera

3.3 hours of battery life on 2G

No built-in FM radio

Technical Specifications GS500

General Information

Screen

  • Screen resolution
    240 x 400 pixels
  • Number of colors displayed
    262144 colors
  • Type of panel
    TFT
  • Screen size
    3 "
  • Touch screen
    Yes
  • Type of panel
    TFT

Memory

  • Internal memory
    41 MB
  • Flash Card Support
    Yes
  • Maximum memory card size
    8 GB

Camera

  • Rear camera
    Yes
  • Resolution of the rear camera (digital)
    3 MP
  • Rear camera resolution
    2048 x 1536 pixels
  • Digital zoom
    2 x

Network

  • WAP
    Yes
  • Network data
    EDGE, GPRS

Other features

  • Network type
    GSM, UMTS
  • Operating frequency
    850/900/1800/1900, 900/2100 MHz
  • Unknown
    No

Messaging

  • MMS (Multimedia Messaging Service)
    Yes

Video

  • Video capture resolution
    320 x 240 pixels
  • Visual compression formats
    3GP, H.263, MP4, MPEG4
  • Maximum cadence
    12 ips

Audio

  • Music player
    Yes
  • Ringtone type
    Polyphonic
  • Music player
    Yes

Weight and dimensions

  • Weight
    120 g
  • Width
    107 mm
  • Depth
    11.5 mm
  • Height
    52.5 mm

Power

  • Talk time (2G)
    3.3 h
  • Waiting time (2G)
    300 h
  • Battery capacity
    900 mAh
  • Battery technology
    Lithium-Ion (Li-Ion)

Phone features

  • Text prediction system
    Yes
  • Format
    Bar
  • Text prediction system
    T9
  • Personal Information Management (PIM)
    Alarm clock, Calculator, Calendar, Notes
  • Text prediction system
    Yes

Keyboard

  • Keyboard layout
    QWERTY

Data transmission

  • Infrared port
    No
  • Bluetooth
    Yes
  • Bluetooth model
    2.1+EDR

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I reset my LG GS500?
To reset most LG phone models, you need to press the volume +, power, and home buttons simultaneously at startup.
What should I do if my SIM card is too small for my {brand} phone?
You can use a SIM card adapter to insert the smaller SIM card. Then, the adapter fits into the phone.
What is the IMEI number?
IMEI stands for "International Mobile Equipment Identity." It is a unique fifteen-digit number that identifies your LG phone among other devices.
What are the dimensions of my smartphone's screen?
The size of your smartphone is usually indicated in inches, with 1 inch equal to 2.54 centimeters. This measurement corresponds to the diagonal of the screen, which you should measure from the bottom left corner to the top right corner.
Is there a risk that my smartphone's battery could explode?
It is important to ensure that your smartphone's batteries do not overheat, as there is a very low risk of explosion.
What is the weight of the LG GS500?
The weight of the LG GS500 is 120 g.
What is the size of the LG GS500's screen?
The screen of the LG GS500 measures 3 inches.
What is the height of the LG GS500?
The height of the LG GS500 is 52.5 mm.
What is the resolution of the LG GS500's screen?
The resolution of the LG GS500's screen is 240 x 400 pixels.
What is the width of the LG GS500?
The width of the LG GS500 is 107 mm.
What is the depth of the LG GS500?
The LG GS500 has a depth of 11.5 mm.
Is the manual for the LG GS500 available in French?
Yes, the manual for the LG GS500 is available in French.

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General Information

The LG GS500 is a smartphone manufactured by the LG brand, known for its innovation and quality in the technology sector. This model, referenced as GS500 | GS500.ADEUWV, offers solid performance and a satisfactory user experience. Its EAN code, 8808992016205, allows for unique identification within distribution systems.

Screen

Equipped with a 3-inch TFT screen, the LG GS500 features a resolution of 240 x 400 pixels, ensuring satisfactory display quality. With the ability to display 262144 colors, this screen allows for clear and vibrant images, well-suited for daily use. Additionally, the screen is touch-sensitive, adding an interactive dimension to the user experience.

Memory

The smartphone is equipped with 41 MB of internal memory, sufficient for basic use, but it can quickly prove limited when faced with heavier applications and content. However, it supports an external memory card of up to 8 GB, thus allowing for increased storage capacity for users with higher data needs.

Camera

The LG GS500 is equipped with a 3 MP rear camera, capable of capturing images with a resolution of 2048 x 1536 pixels. Although this quality is adequate for everyday photography, it may not satisfy users looking for superior quality. The 2x digital zoom also allows for capturing details from a distance.

Network

This model does not support the WAP protocol, which limits certain browsing features. On the other hand, it is compatible with EDGE and GPRS networks, thus ensuring sufficient connectivity for basic communications.

Other Features

The LG GS500 operates on GSM and UMTS networks, ensuring reliable communication. It operates on frequencies of 850/900/1800/1900 and 900/2100 MHz, thus offering secure usage. Additionally, it does not benefit from advanced features such as drilling, but remains effective for daily use.

Messaging

This smartphone supports the MMS (Multimedia Messaging Service), allowing the sending of enriched messages, which enhances the communication experience.

Video

For video capture, the LG GS500 offers a resolution of 320 x 240 pixels, ensuring a clear image for your recordings. It supports several compression formats, including 3GP, H.263, MP4, and MPEG4, for optimal image quality. Its maximum frame rate is 12 fps, ensuring a certain fluidity during playback.

Audio

In terms of sound, the LG GS500 does not have an FM radio, but offers polyphonic ringtones, providing a customizable sound experience. It also includes a music player, allowing you to enjoy your favorite tracks anywhere.

Weight and Dimensions

Weighing 120 g, the LG GS500 is lightweight and easy to handle. Its dimensions of 107 mm in width, 11.5 mm in depth, and 52.5 mm in height make it a compact device, convenient to carry on a daily basis.

Power

The battery of the LG GS500 has a capacity of 900 mAh, offering a talk time of 3.3 hours on 2G and a standby time of 300 hours, allowing for prolonged use. This battery uses nickel-metal hydride (NiMH) technology, ensuring durable performance.

Phone Features

The LG GS500 features a vibrating alert, allowing for discreet notifications. Its bar format promotes practical use. The T9 text prediction system facilitates message input, making communication smoother. It also includes personal information management (PIM) features such as alarms, a calculator, and a calendar.

Keyboard

The key layout of the keyboard is QWERTY, optimized for an intuitive typing experience.

Data Transmission

The LG GS500 does not have an infrared port, but it is equipped with Bluetooth 2.1+EDR connectivity, allowing for fast and convenient wireless data exchanges with other compatible devices.