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K G 245
U S E R G U I D E
Some of contents in this manual may differ from your
phone depending on the software of the phone or your
service provider.

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  • Page 1 K G 245 U S E R G U I D E Some of contents in this manual may differ from your phone depending on the software of the phone or your service provider.

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    FOR YOUR SAFETY Received calls SELECTING FUNCTIONS GUIDELINES FOR SAFE AND OPTIONS Dialled calls AND EFFICIENT USE Delete recent calls IN-CALL MENU KG245 FEATURES Call charges MENU TREE Parts of the phone Call duration Display information PROFILES Call costs On-Screen Icons...
  • Page 3 TOOLS ORGANISER MESSAGES Alarm clock Contacts New Message Bluetooth Search Write text message My devices Add new Write multimedia message Handsfree devices Caller groups Inbox Settings Speed dial Outbox Calculator Settings Drafts Unit converter Copy all Listen to voice mail World time Delete all Info message...
  • Page 4 TABLE OF CONTENTS Settings CAMERA SETTINGS Text message Take picture Date & Time Multimedia message Take in modes Set date Voice mail centre Take continuously Date format Info message Album Set time Push messages All pictures Time format Phone settings General pictures Mode pictures Display settings...

  • Page 6: Introduction

    INTRODUCTION Congratulations on your purchase of the advanced and compact KG245 mobile phone, designed to operate with the latest digital mobile communication technology. This user’s guide contains important information on the use and operation of this phone. Please read all the information carefully for optimal performance and to prevent any damage to or misuse of the phone.

  • Page 8: Guidelines For Safe And Efficient Use

    GUIDELINES FOR SAFE AND EFFICIENT USE Do not subject this unit to mechanical vibration or ELECTRONICS DEVICES shock. All mobile phones may get interference, which The coating of the phone may be damaged if could affect performance. covered with wrap or vinyl wrapper. Do not use your mobile phone near medical Use dry cloth to clean the exterior of the unit.

  • Page 9: Blasting Area

    RF energy may affect some electronic systems in IN AIRCRAFT your motor vehicle such as car stereo, safety Wireless devices can cause interference in aircraft. equipment. Turn off your mobile phone before boarding any When your vehicle is equipped with an air bag, do aircraft.

  • Page 10: Battery Information And Care

    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 maximize the battery life. Do not disassemble or short-circuit the battery pack.

  • Page 11: Kg245 Features

    KG245 FEATURES PART OF THE PHONE Battery pack Holes for a Battery cover carrying strap SIM card Flash Camera socket lens Side keys Sub LCD Side camera key Battery latch SIM card terminals Battery terminals Charger connector/Cable connector Side keys...
  • Page 12 KG245 FEATURES Earpiece Main LCD Signal strength, battery level Menu Contacts and various function Alpha numeric keys Bottom Soft key indications In standby mode: Input numbers to dial Hold down – International calls – Activate Voice mail centre menu – Speed dials –...
  • Page 13 Rear view Soft keys These keys perform the function Indicated in the bottom of the display. Confirm key Camera hot key Scheduler hot key Activate the Scheduler menu directly. End key Switched on/off (hold down) Navigation key End or reject a call. In standby mode: Briefly: List of Favorites &...

  • Page 14: Display Information

    KG245 FEATURES DISPLAY INFORMATION The screen displays several icons. There are described below. ON-SCREEN ICONS Icon area Icon Description Tells you the strength of the network signal.* Text and graphic area Call is connected. You can use GPRS service. Soft key indications...
  • Page 15 Icon Description Note *The quality of the conversation may change Tells you the status of the battery. depending on network coverage. When the signal You have received a text message. strength is below 2 bars, you may experience muting, call drop and bad audio. Please take the You have received a voice message.

  • Page 16: Getting Started

    GETTING STARTED INSTALLING THE SIM CARD 2. Remove the battery. AND THE HANDSET BATTERY Hold the top edge of the battery and lift the battery from the battery compartment. Make sure the power is off before you remove the battery. 1.

  • Page 17: Charging The Battery

    5. Replace the battery cover. Caution Lay the battery cover in place of the phone and The metal contact of the SIM card can be easily slide it until the latch clicks. damaged by scratches. Pay special attention to the SIM card while handling. Follow the instructions supplied with the SIM card.

  • Page 18: Disconnecting The Adapter

    GETTING STARTED 1. With the arrow facing you as shown in the diagram Warning! push the plug on the battery adapter into the Unplug the power cord and charger during socket on the bottom of the phone until it clicks lightning storms to avoid electric shock or fire.
  • Page 19 Note Ensure the battery is fully charged before first using the phone. Do not remove the battery or SIM card while charging. In the case the battery is not properly charged, please turn the phone off and on using the power key, then recharge the battery.

  • Page 20: Turning Your Phone On And Off

    GETTING STARTED TURNING YOUR PHONE ON AND OFF Turning your phone ON 1. Install a battery to the handset and connect the phone to an external power source such as the travel adapter, cigarette lighter adapter or hands-free car kit. Or install a charged battery pack to the handset.

  • Page 21: Access Codes

    ACCESS CODES PUK code (4 to 8 digits) The PUK (PIN Unblocking Key) code is required to You can use the access codes described in this section change a blocked PIN code. The PUK code may be to avoid unauthorised use of your phone. The access supplied with the SIM card.

  • Page 22: Barring Password

    GETTING STARTED BARRING PASSWORD The barring password is required when you use Call barring [Menu 3-5-3] function. You obtain the password from your network operator when you subscribe to this function. See page for further details.

  • Page 23: General Functions

    GENERAL FUNCTIONS MAKING AND ANSWERING Making an international call CALLS 1. Press and hold the key for the international prefix. The ‘+’ character automatically selects the Making a call international access code. 1. Make sure your phone is switched on. 2.
  • Page 24 Adjusting the volume To reject an incoming call, press and hold one of the side keys on the left side of the phone If you want to adjust the earpiece volume during a call, without opening the phone. use the side keys ( ) .

  • Page 25: Changing The Text Input Mode

    greeting. Changing the text input mode The following text input methods are available in the 1. When you are in a field that text input mode phone. allows characters to be entered, you will notice the text input T9 mode mode indicator in the lower This mode lets you enter words with only one right corner of the LCD screen.

  • Page 26: Using The Abc Mode

    GENERAL FUNCTIONS . Press one key per letter. hold down to erase entire words. The word changes as letters are typed. Ignore Note what’s on the screen until the word is typed To exit from the text input mode without saving completely.
  • Page 27 Using the 123 (Number) mode Note Refer to the table below for more information on The 123 mode enables you to enter numbers in a text the characters available using the alphanumeric message (a telephone number, for example). Press the keys.

  • Page 28: During A Call

    GENERAL FUNCTIONS During a call Answering an incoming call To answer an incoming call when the handset is ringing, The menu displayed on the handset screen during a simply press the key. The handset is also able to call is different to the default main menu displayed warn you of an incoming call while you are already on a when in standby mode, and the options are described call.

  • Page 29: Setting Up A Conference Call

    Muting the microphone multiparty call. These options are all available from the In-Call menu. The maximum callers in a multiparty call You can mute the microphone during a call by pressing are five. Once started, you are in control of the the [Menu] key then selecting Mute on.

  • Page 30: Adding Calls To The Conference Call

    GENERAL FUNCTIONS Press the left soft key, then select the The currently displayed caller from a conference call Conference/Join all. can be disconnected by pressing the key. To end a conference call, press the left soft key, then select the Conference/End multiparty.
  • Page 31 MENU TREE The following illustration shows the available menu 1. Profiles structure and indicates the: 1.1 Vibrate only Number assigned to each menu option. 1.2 Silent Page where you can find the feature description. 1.3 General You can go to the desired menu using the left soft key 1.4 Loud [Menu], navigation keys and the [OK] key.
  • Page 32 MENU TREE 3. Tools 4. Organiser 5. Messages 5.1 New message 3.1 Alarm clock 4.1 Contacts 5.1.1 Write text message 4.1.1 Search 3.2 Bluetooth 5.1.2 Write multimedia 4.1.2 Add new message 3.2.1 My devices 5.2 Inbox 4.1.3 Caller groups 3.2.2 Handsfree devices 5.3 Outbox 4.1.4 Speed dial 3.2.3 Settings...
  • Page 33 6. Camera 7 . Settings 6.1 Take picture 7.4 Security settings 7.1 Date & Time 7.4.1 PIN code request 6.2 Take in modes 7.1.1 Set date 7.4.2 Phone lock 7.1.2 Date format 6.3 Take continuously 7.4.3 Call barring 7.1.3 Set time 6.4 Album 7.4.4 Fixed dial number 7.1.4 Time format...
  • Page 34 MENU TREE 8. Service 9. Downloads 8.1 Internet 9.1 Games & more 8.1.1 Home 9.1.1 My games & more 8.1.2 Bookmarks 9.1.2 Profiles 8.1.3 Profiles 9.2 Pictures 8.1.4 Go to URL 9.3 Sounds 8.1.5 Cache settings 8.1.6 Cookies settings 8.1.7 Security certification 8.1.8 Reset profiles 8.1.9 Browser version 8.2 SIM service...

  • Page 35: Selecting Functions And Options

    SELECTING FUNCTIONS AND OPTIONS Your phone offers a set of functions that allow you to customise the phone. These functions are arranged in menus and sub-menus, accessed via the two soft keys Menu Shortcut marked [ ] and [ ]. Each menu and sub-menu lets you view and alter the settings of a particular function.
  • Page 36 CONTACTS SEARCH Copy: You can copy an entry from SIM to phone or MENU 1.1 from phone to SIM. 1. Select Search by press the left soft key Main number: You can select the one out of [Select] or [OK]. mobile, home, office that you often use.

  • Page 37: Speed Dial Menu

    Rename: You can change a group name. b. Press [OK], then you can input a number. c. Press [OK]. SPEED DIAL MENU 1.4 d. You can set a group for the entry by pressing You can assign any of the keys to with a Name list entry.

  • Page 38: Settings Menu

    CONTACTS create a new business card, press the left soft key information of character and picture. [Edit] and enter the information into the fields. - Name & number: Set the phonebook list with displaying name and number. SETTINGS MENU 1.7 Copy/Move all 1.
  • Page 39 3. Enter security code and Press the left soft key [OK] or the right soft key [Back]. Service dial number Use this function to access a particular list of services provided by your network operator (if supported by the SIM card).

  • Page 40: Call Register

    CALL REGISTER You can check the record of missed, received, and View the number if available and call it, or save it in dialled calls only if the network supports the Calling Address Book Line Identification (CLI) within the service area. Enter a new name for the number and save both in The number and name (if available) are displayed Address Book.

  • Page 41: Delete Recent Calls

    DELETE RECENT CALLS Call costs (Menu 2.6.2) MENU 2.5 Allows you to check the cost of your last call, all calls, Allows you to delete Missed calls and Received calls remaining and reset the cost. To reset the cost, you lists.

  • Page 42: Gprs Information

    CALL REGISTER GPRS INFORMATION MENU 2.7 You can check the amount of data transferred over the network through the GPRS information option. In addition, you can also view how much time you are online. Call duration (Menu 2.7.1) You can check the duration of Last call and All calls. You can also reset the call timers.

  • Page 43: Favourites Menu

    FAVOURITES peripherals and computers that are in close proximity MENU 3.1 to communicate directly with each other without wires. This option allows you to add your own favourites to This handset supports built-in Bluetooth connectivity, the list already provided. Once you create your own which makes it possible to connect them with menu, you can access the desired function quickly in compatible Bluetooth headsets, computer applications...

  • Page 44: Tools

    Bluetooth devices. Assign name: Allows you to change the name of My handset's name Bluetooth device and how its displayed on the handset. You can set the name of bluetooth device. The default name is KG245.

  • Page 45: Calculator

    GAMES & APPS 4. Press key to view the result. MENU 3.4 5. To input the decimal number, press key. If you • Default Games: In this menu, you can manage the press key, you can enter ( ). Java applications installed in your phone. You can play or delete downloaded applications, or 6.

  • Page 46: Voice Recorder

    TOOLS SIM SERVICES pressing key. MENU 3.9 2. You can set the current time to the city time you This menu depends on SIM and the network services. select by pressing the left soft key [Set]. Note VOICE RECORDER In case the SIM card support SAT(i.e. SIM MENU 3.8 Application Toolkit) services, this menu will be the The voice memo feature you to record up to 10 voice...

  • Page 47: Organiser

    ORGANISER CALENDAR Add new (Menu 4.1.1) MENU 4.1 Allows you to add new schedule and memo for the When you enter this menu a calendar will be displayed. chosen day. You can store up to 20 notes. The month and year are shown at the top of the screen.
  • Page 48 ORGANISER Go to date (Menu 4.1.5) You can go the chosen date directly. Set alarm tone (Menu 4.1.6) You can set the alarm tone of each chosen date. MEMO MENU 4.2 1. Select the Memo by pressing the left soft key [Select].

  • Page 49: Contacts

    MESSAGES NEW MESSAGE Text templates: You can use Text templates already MENU 5.1 set in the phone. This menu includes functions related to SMS (Short Contacts: You can add phone numbers or e-mail Message Service), MMS (Multimedia Message Service), addresses in the address book. Email, voice mail, as well as the network’s service messages.
  • Page 50 Font & Alignment: You can select the Size and Write multimedia message (Menu 5.1.2) Style of font, and the alignment of text. A multimedia message can contain text, images, and/or Colour: You can also set the Colour of the text sound clips.
  • Page 51 T9 languages: Select the desired language for T9 Note input mode. You can also deactivate T9 input mode All messages will be automatically saved in the by selecting ‘T9 off’ . outbox folder, even after a sending failure. Exit: Will take you back to the Message menu. Preview: You can preview multimedia messages you Note have created.
  • Page 52 MESSAGES Edit recipients: You can edit recipients. Maximum size for one sent message is 300 kb with attachments, and maximum size for one Edit subject: You can edit the subject. received message is 100 kb. In case you have Save to drafts: Select this to save the message in received message with more than 5 attachments, Drafts.

  • Page 53: Sim Message

    If the phone shows ‘No space for SIM message’ , you received messages; Sender’s address, Subject (only only have to delete the SIM messages from the Inbox. for Multimedia message), Message date & time, If the phone displays ‘No space for message’ , you will Message type, Message size.
  • Page 54 MESSAGES Information: To view the information of the Delete all: You can delete all the messages in the message. outbox. Delete all: Deletes all of the messages in the folder. LISTEN TO VOICE MAIL MENU 5.6 OUTBOX Once this menu has been selected, simply press the MENU 5.5 left soft key [OK] to listen to voice mail.

  • Page 55: Add New:

    displayed. To view the message again follow the TEMPLATES MENU 5.8 sequence shown below; Text templates (Menu 5.8.1) Read (Menu 5.7.1) You have 6 text templates as below; 1. When you have received an info service message and select Read to view the message, it will be displayed •...

  • Page 56: Settings

    MESSAGES Edit: You can edit multimedia templates. Delivery report: If you set to Yes, you can check whether your message is sent successfully. Delete all: Allows you to delete all multimedia messages. Reply charging: When a message is sent, it allows the recipients to reply and charge the cost of the Signature reply to your telephone bill.

  • Page 57: Information

    Network settings: If you select multimedia message you by your service provider. server, you can set URL for multimedia message - Outgoing server: Enter the SMTP address and server. Port number of computer that sends your email. - Incoming server: Enter the POP3 address and Port Permitted message types number of the that receives your email.

  • Page 58: Info Message

    MESSAGES APN: Input the APN of Access point. No: If you select this menu, your phone will not receive Info service messages any more. User ID: Enter the User ID of your access point. Alert Password: Enter the Password of your access point. Yes: Your phone will beep when you have received Signature Info service message numbers.

  • Page 59: View

    CAMERA To take a picture with phone opened Size [ ] ettings are available: Color, Sepia, Black/White 1. Press the Menu key and then navigate and • Still shot: 48x48, 128x160, 640x480 select Multimedia. Select Camera and the screen will now become the viewfinder.
  • Page 60 CAMERA Camera Mode. Brightness [ ]: Use the right/left navigation keys to adjust lighting. 5 lighting levels are available: - To enter the camera’s main menu, press and hold the side camera button. Timer [ ]: Allows you to select the time delay (Off, 3 Seconds, 5 Seconds or 10 seconds).

  • Page 61: Settings

    SETTINGS You can set the following menus for your convenience 3. Then, select Activate. and preferences. Personalise (Menu 7.X.2) 1. Press [Menu] in standby mode. Scroll to the desired profile in the Profile list. After 2. Press for direct access to enter Settings. pressing the left soft key or the OK key, select Personalise.

  • Page 62: Date & Time

    SETTINGS Auto answer: This function will be activated only DATE & TIME MENU 7.2 when your phone is connected to the handsfree kit. You can set functions relating to the date and time. • Off: The phone will not answer automatically. Set date •...

  • Page 63: Phone Settings

    PHONE SETTINGS Information window: You can preview the current MENU 7.3 state of the selected menu before open the menu. You can set functions relating to the phone. The state is shown at bottom of the display. Network name: If you set ON, Network name (the Display settings (Menu 7.3.1) name of service provider) will be appeared in...

  • Page 64: Answer Mode

    SETTINGS If busy: Diverts voice calls when the phone is in use. Cancel: Deactivate the corresponding service. View status: View the status of the corresponding If no reply: Diverts voice calls which you do not service. answer. If out of reach: Diverts voice calls when the phone Answer mode (Menu 7.4.2) is switched off or out of coverage.

  • Page 65: Call Waiting

    Call waiting SECURITY SETTINGS (Menu 7.4.4) MENU 7.5 (Network Service) PIN code request (Menu 7.5.1) Activate: If you select Activate, you can accept a waiting (receiving) call. In this menu, you can set the phone to ask for the PIN code of your SIM card when the phone is switched on.
  • Page 66 SETTINGS Phone lock incoming calls when roaming. (Menu 7.5.2) Cancel all: You can cancel all barring services. You can use security code to avoid unauthorized use of the phone. Whenever you switch on the phone, the Change password: You can change the password phone will request security code if you set phone lock or Call Barring Service.

  • Page 67: Network Settings Menu

    Cancel: You can cancel fixed dialling function. automatically search for and select a network for you. Once you have selected “Automatic”, the phone will be Number list: You can view the number list saved as set to “Automatic” even though the power is off and Fixed dial number.

  • Page 68: Reset Settings Menu

    SETTINGS Switch on Restore default settings: Allows you to restore (Menu 7.6.1) default settings. If you select this menu, the phone is automatically Clear multimedia memory: Allows you to format registered to a GPRS network when you switch the the multimedia memory and create a default phone on.
  • Page 69 SERVICE You can access various WAP (Wireless Application Description Protocol) services such as banking, news, weather Scrolls each line of the content reports and flight information. These services are area specially designed for mobile phones and they are maintained by WAP service providers. Returns to the previous page Check the availability of WAP services, pricing and Selects options and confirms...

  • Page 70: Delete All

    SERVICE BOOKMARKS GO TO URL MENU 8.2 MENU 8.3 This menu allows you to store the URL of favourite You can connect directly to the site you want. After web pages for easy access at a later time. Your phone entering a specific URL, press the OK key.
  • Page 71 1 Data APN: Input the APN of the GPRS. 2 GPRS User ID: The users identify for your APN server. - Data settings: Appears only if you select Data Password: The password required by your APN Settings as a Bearer / service. server.

  • Page 72: Memo

    SERVICE Cache Personal: You can see the list of personal (Menu 8.4.2) certificates that have been stored in your phone. The information or services you have accessed are saved in the cache memory of the phone. Cookie (Menu 8.4.3) The information or services you have accessed are saved in the cache memory of the phone.
  • Page 73 MY STUFF PHOTOS MENU 9.1 In Photos folder in internal and in external memory only .JPG (.JPEG) files can be stored. In Shows the list of JPG files at My media\Photos in Images folder in internal and in external memory Multimedia memory.

  • Page 74: Messages

    MY STUFF IMAGES SOUNDS MENU 9.2 MENU 9.3 After selecting a image, press the left key [View] After selecting a sound, press the left key [Options]. You can check the options as follow: and then you can check the options as follow: Set as ringtone: Currently selected sound can be Set as wallpaper: Currently selected image can be set as a ringtone.

  • Page 76: Technical Data

    TECHNICAL DATA General Product name : KG245 System : GSM 900 / DCS 1800 Ambient Temperatures Max : +55°C Min : -10°C...
  • Page 77 Appendix 1. RF Exposure Statement WARNING! Read this information before operating the phone. In August 1996, the Federal Communications (FCC) of the United States, with its action in Report and Order FCC 96-326, adopted an updated safety standard for human exposure to radio frequency(RF) electromagnetic energy emitted by FCC regulated transmitters.
  • Page 78 Appendix 2. Consumer Information on SAR (Specific Absorption Rate) This Model Phone Meets the Government’s Requirements for Exposure to Radio Waves. Your wireless phone is a radio transmitter and receiver. It is designed and manufactured not to exceed the emission limits for exposure to radio frequency (RF) energy set by the Federal Communications Commission of the U.S.

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