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MG120 User Guide - ENG-
LISH
Disposal of your old appliance
1. 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.
2. 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.
3. The correct disposal of your old appliance will help
prevent potential negative consequences for the
environment and human health.
4. For more detailed information about disposal of your old
appliance, please contact your city office, waste disposal
service or the shop where you purchased the product.

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  • Page 1 MG120 User Guide - ENG- LISH Disposal of your old appliance 1. 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. 2. All electrical and electronic products should be disposed...
  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Introduction ………………………………………………… 6 Multiparty or conference calls …………………………… 27 Guidelines for safe and efficient use ……………………… 7 Menu Tree ………………………………………………… 29 MG120 features …………………………………………… 11 Selecting functions and options ………………………… 31 Parts of the phone ………………………………………… 11 Profile …………………………………………………… 32 Display information ………………………………………...
  • Page 3 MG120 User Guide Delete recent call ………………………………………… 38 Outbox …………………………………………………… 44 Call charges ……………………………………………… 38 Draft ……………………………………………………… 45 Call duration ……………………………………………… 48 Listen to voice mail ……………………………………… 45 Call costs ………………………………………………… 38 Info message ……………………………………………… 45 Settings …………………………………………………… 39 Read ……………………………………………………… 45 GPRS information …………………………………………...
  • Page 4 Table of Contents Downloads………………………………………………… 51 Set date …………………………………………………… 54 Images …………………………………………………… 51 Date format ……………………………………………… 54 Sounds …………………………………………………… 51 Set time …………………………………………………… 54 Time format ……………………………………………… 54 Internet …………………………………………………… 52 Display settings …………………………………………… 54 Home ……………………………………………………… 52 Call settings ……………………………………………… 55 Bookmarks…………………………………………………...
  • Page 5 MG120 User Guide Network selection ………………………………………… 59 GPRS setting ……………………………………………… 59 Reset settings …………………………………………… 60 Memory status …………………………………………… 60 Q&A ……………………………………………………… 61 Accessories ……………………………………………… 64 Tenical date ……………………………………………… 65 Memo ……………………………………………………… 67...
  • Page 6: Introduction

    Introduction Congratulations on your purchase of the advanced and compact MG120 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 • The unit should be kept away from heat sources with caution. Ensure that cables are tucked away such as radiators or cookers. safely and do not touch the antenna unnecessarily. • Never place your phone in a microwave oven as it •...
  • Page 9 Guidelines for safe and efficient use • Minor interference may affect TVs, radios, PCs, etc. particularly imperative when attempting to cross the street. Road safety Avoid damage to your hearing Check the laws and regulations on the use of mobile •...
  • Page 10 Guidelines for safe and efficient use In aircraft • Use only LG batteries and chargers. LG chargers are designed to maximize the battery life. Wireless devices can cause interference in aircraft. • Do not disassemble or short-circuit the battery pack.
  • Page 11: Mg120 Features

    MG120 features Parts of the phone 1. Headset jack • Connect a headset here. Front view 2. Subscreen • Show the icon of receiving text message or voice mail even not flipping the phone open. 1. Headset jack • Check the name or number for incomming calls.
  • Page 12 MG120 features Rear view Battery Battery latch Slide the button upwards to release the battery. Battery cover SIM card socket SIM card terminals Battery terminals Charger connector/ Cable connector...
  • Page 13 MG120 features 1. Earpiece Open view 2, 10. Left soft key/ Right soft key: Performs the function indicated by the text on the screen immediately above it. 1. Earpiece 4. Send key: Dials a phone number and answers incoming calls. You can also quickly access the latest incoming, outgoing and missed calls by 7.
  • Page 14: Display Information

    MG120 features down to turn the phone on/off. Display information 13. Clear key: Deletes a character by each press. Hold The table below describes various display indicators the key down to clear all input. Also use this key to or icons that appear on the phone’s display screen.
  • Page 15 MG120 features Icon Description Indicates that the Vibrate only mode has been set. Indicates the Loud profile is activated. Indicates the Silent profile is activated. Indicates the Headset profile is activated. Indicates the General profile is activated. Indicates that you can use the push message service.
  • Page 16: Getting Started

    Getting started Installing the SIM card and the handset 2. Install the SIM card battery Insert the SIM card into the holder. Slide the SIM card into the SIM card holder. Make sure that the Make sure the power is off before you remove the SIM card is inserted properly and that the gold battery.
  • Page 17: Charging The Battery

    Getting started 3. Install the battery. Charging the battery Insert the bottom of the battery first into the bottom To connect the mains adapter to the phone, you must edge of the battery compartment. Push down the have installed the battery. top of the battery until it snaps into space.
  • Page 18: Disconnecting The Adapter

    Getting started Disconnecting the adapter Caution • Do not force the connector as this may damage the phone and/or the travel adapter. 1. When charging is finished, the moving bars of the • If you use the battery pack charger out of battery icon stop and ‘Full’...
  • Page 19: Turning Your Phone On And Off

    Getting started Turning your phone on and off Access codes You can use the access codes described in this Turning your phone ON section to avoid unauthorised use of your phone. The 1. Install a battery to the handset and connect the access codes (except PUK and PUK2 codes) can be phone to an external power source such as the changed by using the Change codes feature...
  • Page 20: Barring Password

    Getting started Barring password PUK code (4 to 8 digits) The barring password is required when you use the The PUK (PIN Unblocking Key) code is required to Call barring [Menu 3-4-3] function. You can obtain the unlock a PIN blocked phone. The PUK code may be password from your network operator when you supplied with the SIM card.
  • Page 21: General Functions

    General functions Making and answering calls Making an international call 1. Press and hold the key for the international prefix. Making a call The ‘+’ character automatically selects the international 1. Make sure your phone is switched on. access code. 2.
  • Page 22 General functions Answering a call Entering text When you receive a call, the phone rings and the mov- You can enter alphanumeric characters by using the ing circles icon appears on the screen. If the caller phone’s keypad. For example, storing names in the can be identified, the caller’s phone number phonebook, writing a message, creating a personal (or name if saved in the phonebook) is...
  • Page 23 General functions Changing the text input mode T9 mode text input mode 1. When you are in a field that This mode lets you enter words with only one allows characters to be entered, keystroke per letter. Each key on the keypad has you will notice the text input more than one letter.
  • Page 24 General functions 1. When you are in the T9 predictive text input mode, 2. Enter the whole word before editing or deleting any start entering a word by pressing keys keystrokes. . Press one key per letter. 3. Complete each word with a space by pressing the - The word changes as letters are typed.
  • Page 25: Contacts

    General functions ]Using the 123 (Number) mode Note Refer to the table below for more information on the characters available using the alphanumeric keys. The 123 mode enables you to enter numbers in a text message (a telephone number, for example). Characters in the order display Press the keys corresponding to the required digits Upper Case...
  • Page 26: In-Call Menu

    General functions In-call menu Answering an incoming call To answer an incoming call when the handset is Your phone provides a number of control functions ringing, simply press the key. The handset is also that you can use during a call. To access these able to warn you of an incoming call while you are functions during a call, press the left soft key already on a call.
  • Page 27: Multiparty Or Conference Calls

    General functions hold, both calls having been answered. Once a Adjusting the volume during a call multiparty call is set up, calls can be added, You can adjust the volume during a call by pressing disconnected or separated (that is, removed from the the left/soft nevigationkey.
  • Page 28 General functions callers on hold. Putting a conference call on hold Ending a conference call Press the left soft key, then select the Conference/Hold all. The currently displayed caller from a conference call can be disconnected by pressing the key. To end Activate the conference call on hold a conference call, press the left soft key, then select Press the left soft key, then select the...
  • Page 29: Menu Tree

    Menu Tree The following illustration shows the available menu 2. Contacts (see page 33) structure and indicates the: 1 Search ]Number assigned to each menu option. 2 Add new ]Page where you can find the feature description. 3 Caller groups You can go to the desired menu using the left soft key 4 Speed dials [Menu], navigation keys and the [OK] key.
  • Page 30 menu tree 4. Tools (see page 40) 7. Downloads (see page 51) 1 Favorite 1 Images 2 Game 2 Sounds 3 Calculator 8. Claro Ideias (see page 52) 4 Unit converter 1 Home 5 World time 2 Bookmarks 3 Go to URL 5.
  • Page 31: 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 Menu menus and sub-menus, accessed via the two soft keys marked [ ] and [ ]. Each menu and sub-menu lets you view and alter the settings of a particular function The roles of the soft keys vary according to the...
  • Page 32: Profile

    Profile Menu 1 In Profiles, you can adjust and customise the phone ]Call alert type: Set the alert type for incoming calls. tones for different events, environments, or caller ]Ring tone: Select the desired ring tone from the list. groups. There are five preset profiles: Silent, General , Scroll through the list using up/down navigation Loud, Headset, and Vibrate only.
  • Page 33: Contacts

    Contacts Menu 2 You can save phone numbers and their corresponding ]Delete: Deletes the entry. names in the memory of your phone or SIM card. ]Main number: You can select one of the mobile, - Press the left soft key [Menu] in standby mode, then home or office numbers that you call most often.
  • Page 34: Caller Groups

    Contacts ]Adding new entries into the phone memory ]Group icon: Use this to select the graphic icon to be displayed when you receive a call from a person in You can enter a name and 3 numbers to the most, the group.
  • Page 35: Settings

    Contacts Settings Copy all Menu 2-5 Menu 2-6 Default memory You can copy/move entries from the SIM card memory You can select the memory for the Address book to the phone memory and vice versa. feature between the SIM and the phone. If you select ]SIM to Phone: Use this to copy the entries from the Variable, when adding entry, the phone will ask where SIM Card to Phone memory.
  • Page 36: Information

    Contacts Information Menu 2-8 Service dial number (SIM dependent) Use this to view the list of Service Dialling Numbers (SDN) assigned by your network operator. Such numbers include the customer services, directory enquiries and voice mail numbers. 1. Select the Service dial number option. 2.
  • Page 37: Call Register

    Call register Menu 3 You can check the record of missed, received, and Received calls Menu 3-2 dialled calls only if the network supports Calling Line This option lets you view the last 10 incoming calls. Identification (CLI) within the service area. After selecting a phone number, you can make a call The number and name (if available) are displayed to the number by pressing the send key.
  • Page 38: Delete Recent Call

    Call register • Enter a new name for the number and save in the calls since the timer was last reset. address book. ]Received calls: Length of the incoming calls. • Delete the call from the list. ]Dialled calls: Length of the outgoing calls. •...
  • Page 39: Settings

    Call register GPRS information Menu 3-5-3 Settings Menu 3-6 You can check the amount of data transferred over the ]Set tariff: You can set the currency type and the unit network through the GPRS information option. In price. Contact your service providers to obtain addition, you can also view how much time you are charging unit prices.
  • Page 40: Tools

    Tools Menu 4 Favorite Calculator Menu 4-1 Menu 4-3 You can add favorite to have quice accesses to 9 Using this feature, you can use the phone as a menus. calculator. The calculator provides the basic arithmetic functions: addition, subtraction, 1.
  • Page 41: Unit Converter

    tools Unit converter You can check the current time of Greenwich Mean Menu 4-4 Time (GMT) and major cities around the world, using This converts any measurement from one unit to navigation keys. another. The screen shows the city name, current date and There are 4 types that can be converted into units: time.
  • Page 42: Messages

    Messages Menu 5 [Options]. Press the Menu key ( ) and select Messages using navigation keys. The following options are available. ]Send: Enter the number or select the number from Write text message Menu 5-1 the phonebook or the recent number. You can send a Your phone receives voice mail notification messages message up to 6 phone numbers at a time.
  • Page 43: Inbox

    messages Received text messages and page messages can be ]Exit: If you select this whilst writing a message, you searched and the contents can be viewed. will be taken back to the message menu. Also the Received messages are displayed in date order. written message will not have been saved.
  • Page 44: Outbox

    messages Each received message has the following options ]Delete: Deletes the selected message from the available. Press the left soft key [Options]. Outbox. ]View: You can view the received messages. ]Information: Displays information about the sent messages. ]Reply: Replies to the received message. ]Delete all: Deletes all messages in the Sent folder.
  • Page 45: Draft

    messages Drafts Info message Menu 5-4 Menu 5-6 In this menu, you can see the message list saved as Info service messages are text messages sent by the draft. Scroll through the list using the up/down network to mobile phone users. They provide general navigation keys.
  • Page 46: Templates

    messages Templates plate message by SMS. Menu 5-7 ]Add new: Use this to create new template. There are pre-defined messages in the list. You can view and edit the template messages or create new ]Delete/delete all: Deletes the templates. messages. Two types of templates are available: Text My Business card Menu 5-7-2 and Multimedia.
  • Page 47: Voice Mail Centre

    messages new voicemail is arrived, the symbol will be displayed ]Message types: on the screen. Please check with your network Text, Voice, Fax, Nat’l.,paging, X.400, Email, ERMES service provider for details of their service in order to configure the phone accordingly. Usually, the type of message is set to Text.
  • Page 48: Push Message

    messages - No: Your phone will not beep even though you have received info service messages. ]Languages: You can select the language you want by pressing [On/Off]. Then, the info service message will be shown in the language that you selected. Menu 5-8-4 Push message You can set the option whether you will receive the...
  • Page 49: Organiser

    Organiser Menu 6 the name, press the left soft key [OK]. Press the Menu key ( ) and select Organiser using navigation keys. When an alarm function is activated, “ ” is shown in standby mode. Alarm clock Menu 6-1 When the alarm time is reached, it sounds the alarm There are 5 alarm clocks available.
  • Page 50 organiser To change the day, month, and year. Description Yearly Monthly Weekly Daily In the scheduler mode, press left soft key [Options] as follows; ]Add new: Allows you to add a new schedule or memo for the chosen day. Input the subject and then press the left soft key [OK].
  • Page 51: Downloads

    Downloads Menu 7 You can connect to game downloads on the mobile Internet by using your WAP browser or Java, if this service is available from your service provider. Check with your service provider for availability and details for use. Images Menu 7-1 You can and set the images as wallpapers.
  • Page 52: Home

    Menu 8-2 Your phone may have some pre-installed bookmarks The information or services you have accessed are for sites not affiliated with LG.LG does not warrant or stored in the cache memory of the phone. Each profile has submenus as follows: endorse these sites.
  • Page 53: Allow Cache

    Claro Ideias A list of the available certificates is shown. ]Rename: Revise the name of profile. ]Delete: Delete the profile. Reset profiles Menu 8-4-7 ]Add new: Use to add new profiles. To reset the setting of profiles. Menu 8-4-2 Allow cache If it is set to be On, the information or services you have accessed are stored in the cache memory of the phone.
  • Page 54: Settings

    Settings Menu 9 Menu 9-1-4 Time format Press the Menu key ( ) and select Settings using navigation keys. 24-hour 12-hour Date & Time Menu 9-1 Display settings Menu 9-2 This option lets you change the current time and date displayed.
  • Page 55: Call Settings

    settings answer. ]Information window: You can preview the current status of the selected menu before opening the If out of reach: Diverts voice calls when the phone is menu.The status is shown at the bottom of the switched off or out of coverage. screen.
  • Page 56: Answer Mode

    settings Cancel all: Cancels all call divert settings. while you have a call in progress. Select Activate to request the network to activate call waiting, Cancel to Answer mode Menu 9-3-2 request the network to deactivate call waiting, or View status, to check if the function is active or not. Select the desired mode to answer a call.
  • Page 57: Handset Lock

    settings PIN cannot use your phone without your approval. .• Off: Disable the handset lock. • Automaatic: If this option is selected, each time to Note Before disabling the PIN code request feature, you must enter your PIN. change SIM card, the handset function will be enabled automatically, and you will be request to The following options are available: input the correct security code before using the new...
  • Page 58: Fixed Dial Number

    settings ]Incoming when roaming: Calls cannot be received ]Activate: Use this to only call phone numbers saved when you are using your phone outside your home in the phonebook. You must enter your PIN2 code. service area. ]Cancel: Allows you to call any number. ]Cancel all: All call barring settings are deactivated;...
  • Page 59: Network Selection

    settings This list is created from the handset’s predefined list work only if it has a valid roaming agreement with of known networks. your home network. Menu 9-5-1 Network selection GPRS setting Menu 9-6 ]Automatic: Use this to set the phone to automatically GPRS(General Packet Radio Service) is a technology search for and select one of the cellular networks that allows mobile phones to be used for sending and...
  • Page 60: Reset Settings

    settings a GPRS connection only if you start an application or action that needs it. The GPRS connection is closed after it is no longer required by any application. Note If there is no GPRS coverage and you have chosen Automatic, the phone will periodically try to establish a connection.
  • Page 61: Q&A

    Q&A Please check to see if any problem which you may Connection is poor or is not audible in certain have with your phone is described here before taking areas. it for service or calling a service engineer. In certain areas, signal strength can vary dramatically.
  • Page 62 Q&A An echo can be heard during connection with a Standby duration of the phone gradually becomes certain telephone in a certain area. shorter. It is called ‘Echo Phenomenon’. It occurs if the Batteries have a limited life. When the battery lasts volume is too high or caused by special properties for half its original time, it requires replacement.
  • Page 63 Q&A You cannot be contacted. Is your phone switched on ( three seconds)? Are you accessing the right cellular network? Have you set an incoming call barring option? I cannot find the lock, PIN, or PUK code, or password? The default lock code is ‘0000’. If you forget or lose the lock code, contact your phone dealer.
  • Page 64: Accessories

    Accessories There are a variety of accessories available for your Note • Always use genuine LG accessories. Failure to do mobile phone. You can select these according to your this may invalidate your warranty. personal communication requirements. Consult your • Accessories may be different in different regions;...
  • Page 65: Tenical Date

    Technical Data General Product name: KG220 System : GSM 900 / DCS 1800 /PCS 1900 Ambient temperatures Max: +55°C Min : -10°C...
  • Page 67: Memo

    Memo...

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