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LG CU500

LG CU500

High-speed video, rotating 1.3 megapixel camera, streaming TV, and 3D stereo sound — you want it, the CU500 has it! This fully-featured phone is the ultimate multimedia device packaged in a stylish black clamshell. The first phone of its kind, the CU500 lets you listen to music using a Bluetooth® stereo headset and supports HSDPA high-speed network. If you’re looking for superior multimedia capability wherever you go, look no further than the CU500.

Multimedia
   • Cingular Music – access to the latest music services & apps†  
• MobiTV & MobiRadio – streaming TV & digital radio service†  
• Music Player with External Controls, Customizable Equalizer and Visualization (supports MP3, WMA, AAC, AAC+ formats)  
• MusicID – music recognition service†  
• Billboard Mobile – music news, ringtone catalog†  
• Cingular Video – stream video clips (up to 15 fps) over high-speed 3G network†  
• Dual Speakers for 3D Stereo Sound  
• microSDTM Memory Port for Picture, Video & Music Storage*  
• USB Mass Storage – easily transfer files between phone and PC  
 
*microSD card sold separately.
     
  Bluetooth®
   • Bluetooth Capable (v1.1) – compatible with devices that support the headset, hands-free, dial-up networking, advanced audio distribution, and/or object push profile(s)  
• Save up to 10 Bluetooth Pairings  
• Bluetooth Stereo Headset Support for Listening to Music via the Music Player*  
 
*Streaming audio not supported through Bluetooth stereo headset.
     
  Camera / Video
   • 1.3 Megapixel Rotating Camera with Video  
• Camera Resolutions: 1280x960**, 640x480, 320x240, 160x120 Pixels  
• Video Resolutions: 320x240, 176x144** Pixels  
• Save up to 2,300 Photos @ 160x120 (normal quality) or 60 Photos @ 1280x960 (super fine)²*  
• Video Record Modes: MMS** & General  
• MMS Mode – record up to 20 seconds of video  
• General Mode – record up to 14 minutes of video (15 fps) @ 176x144 (normal quality) or 5 minutes @ 320x240 (super fine)²*  
• Video Record Format: 3GP  
• Zoom: Up to 4x (camera) or 2x (video)¹*  
• Customizable Shutter Tones, Brightness¹, White Balance¹, Color Effects¹, Quality¹  
• Image Editor – resize, crop, color effect, & rotate  
• Multishot Adjustment: Up to 9 Shots in a Row*  
• Self-Timer: 3, 5, or 10 Seconds  
 
¹Available in camera & video modes.  
²Depends on unused memory.  
*Depends on image resolution & quality. Default camera setting of 1280x960 pixels does not support zoom or multishot function.  
**Default phone setting.
     
  Messaging
   • Instant Messaging – AOL® Instant Messenger™, MSN Messenger, Yahoo!® Messenger, & ICQ®†  
• Hold up to 10 Open Instant Messaging Conversations†  
• MEdia Net – faster mobile web with 3G†  
• Text Messaging (up to 765 characters)†  
• Multimedia Messaging – send and receive messages with text, sounds, photos, & videos†  
• Java™ 2.0 Support for Application, Game, & Music Tone Ringtone Downloads†
     
  Voice / Audio
   • Full-Duplex Speakerphone  
• 10 Unique Ringtones + Vibrate & Silent Modes  
• 72-Chord Polyphonic Ringtone Support  
• Voice Memo Recording (4.5 min./memo for up to 1,000 memos)  
• TTY/TDD Support
     
  Tools & data
   • Personal Organizer: Calendar with Scheduler, Alarm Clock, Notepad, Tasks, D-Day Counter  
• Tools: Calculator, Tip Calculator, World Clock, Stop Watch, Unit Converter, Date Finder  
• Address Book with 500 Contacts – each stores 5 numbers, 2 e-mail addresses, and a picture ID*  
• Speed Dial (8 entries + 1 voicemail default)  
• FOTA Capable – upgrade firmware over the air  
 
*Dependent on photos stored in your gallery.
     
  General
   • Multitasking – use voice and data capabilities simultaneously  
• Flight Mode (RF Off)  
• Unobtrusive Internal Antenna  
 
*Certain features may use more power and cause actual standby and talk time to vary.  
†Cingular Wireless service required. 3G service is not available in all areas.
Dimensions 3.80” (H) x 1.95” (W) x 0.76” (D)
 
Weight 3.70 oz.
 
Display  
 
Internal 65K Color TFT, 176x220 Pixels, 11 Lines
 
External 65K Color TFT, 96x96 Pixels, 6 Lines
 
Standard Battery 1,100 mAh Li-Ion Polymer
 
Standby Time Up to 10 Days* 
*Certain features may use more power and cause actual standby and talk time to vary.
 
Talk Time Up to 5 Hours (GSM)*  
Up to 3.5 Hours (UMTS)*
 
Technology GSM
 
Frequency GSM/GPRS/EDGE: 850/900/1800/1900 MHz (Quad-Band) 
UMTS/HSDPA: 850/1900 MHz
 
Data Transmission GPRS/EDGE/UMTS/HSDPA 1.8Mbps