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  • Page 1: User Guide

    User Guide Some of the contents in this manual may differ from your phone depending on the software of the phone or your service provider. AT&T marks contained herein are trademarks of AT&T Intellectual Property and/or AT&T affiliated companies. © 2010 AT&T Intellectual Property. All rights reserved. Actual color of the phone may vary.
  • Page 2 Your phone is designed to make it easy for you to access a wide variety of content. For your protection, we want you to be aware that some applications that you enable may involve the location of your phone being shared. For applications available through AT&T, we offer privacy controls that let you decide how an application may use the location of your phone and other phones on your account.
  • Page 3 Bluetooth QD ID B015987...
  • Page 4: Limited Warranty Statement

    6. The customer shall bear the cost of shipping the product to the 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.
  • Page 5 10. Products used or obtained in a rental program. 11. Consumables (such as fuses). 3. WHAT LG WILL DO: LG will, at its sole option, either repair, replace or refund the purchase price of any unit that does not conform to this limited warranty. LG may...
  • Page 6 User Guide...
  • Page 7: Table Of Contents

    Your Phone ..... . . 6 Phone Components ......6 Rear View .
  • Page 8 Menu Tree ..... . . 39 Messaging ..... . 40 New Message .
  • Page 9 Applications ..... 72 Shop Applications......72 Browser .
  • Page 10 Calculator ........95 Tip Calculator ....... . . 95 Unit Converter .
  • Page 11: Your Phone

    Your Phone Phone Components 1. Power key 2. Earpiece: Lets you hear the caller and automated prompts. 3. Proximity Sensor 4. SEND key: Press this key in standby mode to quickly access the most recent missed, dialed, and received calls. 5.
  • Page 12: Rear View

    Rear View SIM card slot External camera lens microSD™ memory card slot Your Phone Battery cover Battery...
  • Page 13: Getting Started

    Getting Started Installing the SIM Card and Battery 1. Remove the battery cover Press down on the battery cover and slide it towards the bottom of the phone. Then lift the battery cover off. 2. Remove the battery Hold the top edge of the phone and use the fingernail cutout to lift the battery from the battery compartment.
  • Page 14 3. Install the SIM card Please make sure the battery is removed from the phone before installing the SIM card. Slide the SIM card into the SIM card slot. Make sure the gold contact area on the card is facing downwards. To remove the SIM card, pull it gently in the opposite direction.
  • Page 15: Charging Your Phone

    Getting Started Charging your phone Lift the charger port cover on the right side of your . Insert the charger connector to the phone (ensure that side ‘B’ of the connector is facing up) and then plug the other end into a wall socket. Your will need to be charged until you receive a ‘Battery Full’...
  • Page 16 3. Replace the battery cover. Note If your memory card has existing content, it will automatically be filed in the correct folder. For example, videos will be accessible from the Videos folder. If your memory card has protected content (i.e. content such as songs or graphics with Digital Rights Management copywriting loaded from another device), it will not be accessible.
  • Page 17 Getting Started On-Screen Icons The table below describes various display indicators or icons that appear on the phone's display screen. ICON/ DESCRIPTION INDICATOR Multitasking Network signal strength (number of bars will vary) No network signal Remaining battery life Battery empty New text message New voicemail An alarm is set...
  • Page 18: Touch Calibration

    Touch Calibration Set your touch screen for ease of use. Touch + markers to calibrate the screen. Once you’ve finished calibrating your screen, save the settings. Note To reset the touch calibration, touch tab, , and choose Touchpad Calibration.
  • Page 19: General Functions

    General Functions Making a Call 1. Make sure your phone is powered on. 2. Touch and enter a phone number using the touch dialpad. To edit a number on the display screen, simply touch the to erase one digit at a time. Press and hold the key to erase the entire number.
  • Page 20: Answering A Call

    Answering a Call When you receive a call, the phone rings and the phone icon appears on the screen. If the caller can be identified, the caller’s phone number (or name if stored in your Address Book) is displayed. 1. Press the [SEND] or touch If Any Key has been set as the Answer Mode, any key press will answer a call...
  • Page 21 General Functions You can also adjust the touchtone sound and vibration volume from the Touch tab. Vibrate only Mode (Quick) Vibrate only Mode can be activated by touching and holding from the touch dialpad. You can also set Vibrate only Mode by pressing and holding the down volume key.
  • Page 22: Entering Text

    The phone will display “Vibrate only” On. If you would like to turn Vibrate only Mode off, touch and hold again. Signal Strength If you are inside a building, moving near a window may give you better reception. You can see the strength of your signal by the signal indicator on your phone’s display screen.
  • Page 23: Using The Symbol Mode

    General Functions 123 Mode (Numbers Mode) Type numbers using one keytouch per number. To change to 123 mode in a text entry field, touch Using the Symbol Mode The Symbol Mode enables you to enter various symbols or special characters. To enter a symbol, touch .
  • Page 24: Using The Abc Mode

    To delete letters, touch . Touch and hold down to erase the entire text entry. Note Pressing the [END] key will save your unsaved message in the Drafts folder. Using the ABC Mode Use the touch pad keys to enter your text. 1.
  • Page 25 General Functions Using the 123 (Numbers) Mode The 123 Mode enables you to enter numbers in a text message (a telephone number, for example) more quickly. Touch the keys corresponding to the required digits before manually switching back to the appropriate text entry mode.
  • Page 26: Address Book

    Address Book From the standby screen, touch touch . You will see following Address Book’s submenus. Contact List This menu allows you to save and manage contact address information. The Contact List's functions allow you to add a new address or search saved contact addresses by name.
  • Page 27: New Contact

    Address Book New Contact This menu allows you to add a new contact address. You can enter contact address information, including: name, phone numbers, email addresses, group information, pictures, ringtone, and a memo. 1. From the standby screen, touch touch 2.
  • Page 28: Groups

    Groups This menu allows you to manage group information. By default, there are 5 groups: Relatives, Friends, Colleagues, School, and VIP. Or you can put a contact in No group. You can also configure a ring tone for a group so that the group ring tone sounds when a call from a specific contact address within that group is received (and there is no ring tone...
  • Page 29: Sim Management

    Address Book SIM Management This menu allows you to copy information from your SIM card, e.g. name, handset number, etc., to your handset. If a name is duplicated during the copying operation, the information is also duplicated. You can also copy entries from the handset memory to the SIM card (not all the data will be copied).
  • Page 30: In-Call Menu

    In-Call Menu Your phone provides a number of control functions that you can use during a call. To access these functions during a call, touch During a Call The menu displayed on the handset screen during a call is different from the default main menu displayed when in the standby screen.
  • Page 31: Rejecting An Incoming Call

    In-Call Menu Rejecting an Incoming Call You can reject an incoming call without answering by simply pressing the key or touching Muting the Microphone You can mute the microphone during a call by touching . The handset can be unmuted by touching again.
  • Page 32 To initiate Video Share follow these steps: 1. Make a phone call by dialing a number or selecting a number from the Address book. Or you can make a video share call directly from the Recent Call or Contact List by touching a call or contact, then touching and selecting Video Share (in Recent Calls) or Video Share Call (in Contact...
  • Page 33 In-Call Menu You can choose from the following: Brightness : Allows you to adjust the brightness of the video. Zoom : Allows you to zoom in/out the video. Start recording/Stop Recording start recording the live video by selecting ‘Start recording’. Once you are recording the video, you can stop recording by selecting ‘Stop Recording’.
  • Page 34: Answering A Video Share Call

    Note 1. A Video Share call will be terminated in the following cases: • When trying to make a conference call/ second call during a Video Share call. • When the voice call is placed on hold. • When the voice call is disconnected. •...
  • Page 35: Making A Video Share Call From The Video Recording Mode Or Video Player

    In-Call Menu Making a Video Share Call from the Video Recording Mode or Video Player When you are Recording Video, you can easily make a Video Share call to a person in your Contact List. 1. Start Video Share call as follows: In Record Video Mode, touch In Video Player, touch Note...
  • Page 36: Conference Calls

    Conference Calls The conference service provides you with the ability to have a simultaneous conversation with more than one caller. The conference call feature can be used only if your network service provider supports this feature. Once a conference call is set up, calls may be added, disconnected or separated (that is, removed from the conference call but still connected to you) by the person who set up...
  • Page 37: Placing The Conference Call On Hold

    In-Call Menu Placing the Conference Call on Hold To place a conference call on hold, press the key. Adding Calls to the Conference Call To add a call to an existing conference call, touch to place the Conference Call on hold, then touch Dialpad to access the dialpad, and enter the number.
  • Page 38: Your Standby Screen

    Your Standby Screen From here you can access all menu options, make a quick call, and view the status of your phone - as well as many other things. Touch Screen Tips The standby screen is also a great place to get accustomed to the touch screen.
  • Page 39: The Quick Keys

    Your Standby Screen The Quick Keys The quick keys on your standby screen provide easy, one-touch access to your most used functions. Touch to bring up the touch dialpad to make a call. Input the number as you would using a normal key pad and touch or press the Touch to open your contacts and...
  • Page 40: Widget

    Widget Allows you to use Widgets and even add them to your standby screen. Touch to open the Widget List. Drag a Widget from the list onto the standby screen. This will enable you to use Widgets. You can play songs, add memos, check the calendar, play slideshows, set an alarm, or add events directly from the standby screen.
  • Page 41 Your Standby Screen If you want to delete a contact from this screen, touch the at the top right corner of the contact icon. AT&T Touch to finish editing the contacts on this screen. Then to access your contacts, simply touch on their corresponding icon.
  • Page 42: Shortcuts

    Shortcuts Add your favorite menu on the standby screen. Touch to edit the items on the screen. AT&T Touch to add another application, touch to delete the application from Shortcuts, or touch Annunciator With can quickly connect to the Music Player, Bluetooth, and more.
  • Page 43 Your Standby Screen You can set your profile by touching You can set your profile to Ring, Ring and Vibration, Ring after Vibration, Silent, and Vibration. To send a text message, touch To send an email, touch To check Voicemail, touch To use IM, choose from If you want to set an Alarm, touch To view the Calendar and add new events,...
  • Page 44: Menu Tree

    Menu Tree Touch in the standby screen to open the Main Menu. From here, you can access the following sub-menus: Communications, Find, Entertainment, and Tools & Settings. Communications Dialing Address Book AT&T Social Net Messaging Mobile E-mail Recent History PicDial Entertainment AppCenter AT&T Music...
  • Page 45: Messaging

    Messaging This menu includes functions related to SMS (Short Message Service), MMS (Multimedia Message Service), Voicemail, and network service messages. New Message 1. In the standby screen, touch 2. Touch Create new message. Note If you attach a graphic or an audio file while writing a multimedia message, the file loading time can take up to 5 seconds.
  • Page 46 Inserting Multimedia files in outgoing messages is easy. Touch option from below: Picture: You can preview the selected picture by touching the portion of the thumbnail that does not include Touch to attach the picture in the preview state. Audio: You can insert a file from your saved Audio files.
  • Page 47 Messaging Template Preset multimedia templates are available. More: Allows you to insert Subject, vCard, vCalendar, vNote, vTask, or Contact. Note vCard, vCalendar, vNote, vTask, and Contact are created by the Address Book, Calendar, Notepad, and Tasks functions. Go to the corresponding sections for more detailed information.
  • Page 48 • Save to Drafts: Saves the selected message to Drafts. • Writing Font Size: Set the writing font size to Small, Medium, or Large. • Cancel Message: Allows you to exit the message without saving anything you have entered. Sending a Message When you are ready to send the message, touch .
  • Page 49: Inbox

    Messaging Message folders The folder structure on your was designed to be fast and easy to use. Inbox: All the messsages you receive are placed into your Inbox. Drafts: If you don’t have time to finish writing a message, you can save what you’ve done so far here.
  • Page 50: Standard View

    Standard View The following options are available in standard view: Add to Address Book : (For MMS/SMS) You can save the sender’s phone number in the Contact List. Select Slide : (For MMS) If the multimedia message has more than one slide, you can select and move to the desired slide.
  • Page 51: Outbox

    Messaging Outbox Outbox is a storage place for messages waiting to be sent and messages sent successfully. When you press the [SEND] key, you can make a call to the number of the recipient number of the selected message. If the message is not sent from the Outbox, you will receive a sound alert along with a Message Sending Failure notice on the screen.
  • Page 52: Message Settings

    Message settings To configure Messaging settings, touch from the standby screen, Message settings. Message Alert Allows you to set the message alert sounds, volume, and alert type. Save To Allows you to choose between saving the message to the Phone or SIM Card. Signature This feature allows you to create a signature to send with outgoing messages.
  • Page 53: Multimedia Message

    Messaging Multimedia Message Multimedia Templates : Allows you to create and edit multimedia templates. Priority : Allows you to set the priority level to Low, Normal, or High. Message Subject : Allows you to activate or deactivate the Subject field in an MMS. Validity Period : This network service allows you to decide how long your...
  • Page 54: Communications

    Communications Mobile Email Mobile Email allows you to access your Yahoo! Mail, AOL Mail, AIM Mail, Windows Live Hotmail, AT&T Mail, Gmail, and Other Providers accounts on your phone. Now you can quickly and easily check your email while you are away from your computer. To Set Up Mobile Email Open Mobile Email : From the standby...
  • Page 55: Offline Menu

    Communications The Instant Messaging feature can only be used with the support of the network operator or communities such as AIM Live™, and Yahoo! Messenger. For Instant ® Messaging users, a valid User ID, and Password will be required in order to login and exchange messages as well as checking the online status.
  • Page 56: General Options

    IM Information This displays the Instant Messaging Client Information such as Client Name and Version Number. Online Menu / 1-to-1 conversation After a successful Login, a list of contacts with Screen Names will appear on the screen. Touch and hold each item, it will show various menu pop up.
  • Page 57 Communications Add a Contact : Allows you to add a new contact to the selected contacts list; contacts are searched on the basis of Screen Name. Send Message to : Allows you to send a message to someone by entering a Screen Name.
  • Page 58 Touch and hold a Contact List. Refresh : This refreshes the current information on the contacts within the list. Communications Touch and hold a Contact. Delete Buddy : This deletes the selected contact. Block/Unblock : This allows you to block/ unblock the selected Contact.
  • Page 59: Menu Options Available In The Conversation Screen

    Communications Menu options available in the Conversation screen Insert : Allows you to enter emoticons and text templates in the conversation screen. Back to List : Allows you to go back to your contact list. Block/Unblock : This allows you to block/ unblock the selected Contact.
  • Page 60: Picdial

    PicDial PicDial allows you to share your online profile picture and status, or any picture you choose, as your Caller ID. When you change your picture or status, it is automatically updated on your friends’ phone. You can also get photos automatically for your contacts.
  • Page 61: Mobile Web

    Mobile Web Mobile Web This application connects you to the Internet. You are connected to AT&T’s homepage by default. This menu shows how to access the Internet by launching the mobile browser. Mobile Web is one of the services provided by AT&T and it gives you access to all the cool things you can do with your wireless phone.
  • Page 62: Ypmobile

    YPmobile Unleash the power of YELLOWPAGES.COM local search on your mobile phone. Find a business, get maps and directions, and save your favorites - our mobile app gives you what you need, whenever and wherever you need it. Search for local businesses. View ratings and call businesses.
  • Page 63: At&T Navigator

    AT&T Navigator To access AT&T Navigator From the standby screen, touch The AT&T Navigator application on your device uses GPS position determination technology and access to your carrier’s data network to provide you with driving directions and a host of other services, including: GPS navigation that gives you turn-by-turn directions to any destination address in the continental United States.
  • Page 64 The ability to personalize your application preferences by selecting U.S. customary or metric distance units, the language for audible guidance, and more. You can also use many of AT&T Navigator’s features on the TeleNav website, such as getting driving directions (Route Planning) and using the Search function to find businesses, churches, schools, and government offices.
  • Page 65: Find

    Find Where Where uses your location to help you find places, things to do, and local information when you’re on the go. Once you decide on your destination, Where makes it easy to get there with maps and directions. To access Where From the standby screen, touch Wikimobile Wikimobile allows you to access to Wikipedia...
  • Page 66: Appcenter

    AppCenter To launch AppCenter, from the Standby screen touch and then choose Entertainment tab. Ringtones This menu option connects to AT&T’s ringtone download site. Note Additional charges may incur when downloading ringtones. Contact AT&T for additional information. Games This menu option connects to AT&T’s game download site.
  • Page 67: Color Graphics

    AppCenter Color Graphics This menu option connects to AT&T’s graphics download site. Note Additional charges may incur when downloading graphics. Contact AT&T for additional information. Answer Tones This menu option connects to AT&T’s Answer Tones download page. This allows you to shop for the newest, most popular Answer Tones.”...
  • Page 68: At&T Music

    AT&T Music To launch AT&T Music, from the Standby screen touch and then touch Entertainment tab. Music Player All Songs : The songs in your music library will be displayed. Touch All Songs for the drop-down menu with the following options: Playlists : Allows you to access or make your own playlists.
  • Page 69: Adding Music To Your Handset

    AT&T Music 3. Touch All Songs to select Playlists, Artists, Albums, or Genres. You can also select Shuffle to play all your songs in a random order. The Now Playing menu (below) will become available once music is playing. Touch to pause the selected song.
  • Page 70 Purchasing and downloading Music directly to your Device 1. Touch then touch Entertainment tab. 2. Select Shop Music. 3. Navigate the Shop Music page to download today’s hottest music and other personalized content directly to your phone. Note • These actions are data intensive (i.e. previews via streaming) so the user should be enrolled in an unlimited data plan before using these services to avoid per-use data...
  • Page 71: Windows Media Player

    AT&T Music Transferring Music from the Digital Music Service 1. Using your computer, open your preferred PC music management client. 2. Locate the song in your library. 3. Make sure the microSD™ card is inserted properly into the handset. 4. Use the USB adapter cable to connect the handset to the PC.
  • Page 72 5. Choose the destination location for the media files. The Sync Player appears in a drop-down list on the right side of the screen. 6. Drag a song from the Library to the LG Music Sync Player on the right pane. Continue adding the desired songs.
  • Page 73: Deleting Music Files

    AT&T Music 5. The phone’s memory card will be listed under “Devices with Removable Storage” in the same location as an optical drive. Note The PC will automatically assign a drive letter. 7. File explore in a new window for desired music files.
  • Page 74: Additional Music Services

    Note If you delete a playlist from the phone, the songs in the playlist will not be removed and remain in All songs folder. Do your file operations like Delete, Move and Copy using Music Sync. Be aware that all of the existing data will be erased on microSD™...
  • Page 75: Mobitv

    MobiTV MobiTV To access MobiTV from the Standby screen, touch , then touch Entertainment tab. MobiTV is a service that lets you watch live TV on your phone. The first time you open the application, you will be able to choose whether you want to use MobiTV, MobiTV En Español, or MobiRadio.
  • Page 76: Games

    Games Access Games on your Browse the catalog of games available to buy and download new ones. To launch Games while in the Standby screen, touch and choose Entertainment tab. Select from one of the many pre-loaded games or browse the available games with: Shop Games : This menu option connects to AT&T’s game download site.
  • Page 77: Applications

    Applications To launch Applications while in the Standby screen, touch and select Entertainment tab. This menu displays the list of Java (J2ME) applications downloaded and installed on the phone. The applications can be opened, deleted within the Application menu. To see an application’s available information section, touch the information icon.
  • Page 78: Camera

    Camera Touch and choose in the Entertainment tab. Take Photo Using the camera built into your phone, you can take pictures while on the move. Additionally, you can send photos to other people with picture messages. Shortcut: From the Standby screen, press the Camera key...
  • Page 79 Camera Getting to know the viewfinder Normal View Options View Settings: Touch this icon to open the settings menu. See the next page for details. Image Size Go to Video Camera Back: Touch to return to the previous screen. Note The shortcut options disappear after a few seconds automatically.
  • Page 80: Settings Menu

    Settings Menu View Mode : Choose between Full Image and Full Screen. Color Effects : Includes options Off/Black & White/Negative/Sepia. White Balance : Set the White Balance as Auto/Incandescent/Sunny/Fluorescent/ Cloudy. Quality : Set the image quality as Super Fine/Fine/Normal. Self Timer : Set the Timer can be set to Off/3 Seconds/5 Seconds/10 Seconds.
  • Page 81: Record Video

    Camera Record Video When recording video, you have many of the same Settings options as with taking a photo. Getting to know the viewfinder Clean View Normal View Settings: Touch this icon to open the settings menu. Video Share: If this option is available, you can make a Video Share call. Tap to open the Contacts list and make the call.
  • Page 82: Settings Menu

    Settings Menu Duration : Allows you to choose between General, which provides a longer recording time, and MMS, which provides a short recording time in order to be able to send the video clip in a multimedia message. Color Effect : Includes options of options Off/Black &...
  • Page 83: My Stuff

    My Stuff Audio From the standby screen, touch and choose Audio. Shop Tones : This menu option connects to AT&T’s ringtone download site. Answer Tones : This menu option shows the list of the sites which are related to AT&T’s Answer Tones. Voice recorder : Allows you to record your own audio.
  • Page 84: Memory Card

    Time : Select the desired set time mode. You can also enter your desired alarm time by specifying the hour and minutes. If the time is in the 12 hour format, select either AM or PM by touching it. Repeat : Select the desired repeat mode.
  • Page 85 My Stuff Rename : Allows you to edit the name of the selected file. Create new folder : Allows you to create a new folder. Sort By : Allows you to sort the folders by Date, Type, or Name. Delete All : You can delete all files and folders.
  • Page 86: Tools And Settings

    Tools and Settings Call To access the Call menu from the standby screen, touch and choose Call Forwarding When this network service is activated, you can direct your incoming calls to another number, for example, to your voice mailbox number. For details, contact AT&T. Select one of the divert options, for example, select If Busy to divert voice calls when your number is busy or when you reject an incoming call.
  • Page 87: Answer Mode

    Tools and Settings Answer Mode This allows you to determine how to answer the phone. Any Key : You can answer an incoming call by touching the key, Camera key, and the Multi-Tasking key. Send Key Only : You can only answer an incoming call by pressing the Minute Minder This option allows you to specify whether the...
  • Page 88: Tty

    Select from TTY On/TTY Off. Time & Cost Allows you to check Call Duration and Data Counter. Bluetooth To access the Bluetooth menu from the standby screen, touch Your phone has built-in Bluetooth technology, which makes it possible for you to connect your phone wirelessly to other Bluetooth devices such as a hands-free...
  • Page 89 Tools and Settings When using each device, make sure to consult the manual that comes with the device. Note We recommend that your phone and the Bluetooth device you are communicating ® with be no more than 10 meters apart. The connection may be improved if there are no solid objects between your phone and the other device.
  • Page 90: Sound

    4. Touch the desired device and enter the password. If you would like to search again, touch Refresh My Devices : This function allows you to view the list of all devices that are paired with your phone. My Bluetooth Info : This menu allows you to configure the profile for Bluetooth - My Device Name: Allows you to change...
  • Page 91: Message Tone

    Tools and Settings Increasing Ringtone : Allows you to activate or deactivate the Increasing Ringtone feature, which is played when you receive an incoming call. Message Tone Sounds : Shows and plays message tones. You can select your preferred ringtone by touching the ringtone listed.
  • Page 92: Display

    Display To access the Display menu from the standby screen, touch , and Shop Wallpapers Connects to AT&T’s graphics download site. Wallpapers This menu allows you to set a picture or a color as your wallpaper. You may also choose to have no wallpaper.
  • Page 93: Tools

    Tools and Settings Tools To access the Tools menu from the standby screen, touch , and Voice Recorder Use the Voice Recorder to record voice memos or other sounds. Settings • Storage: When the Memory Card is inserted, you can assign the default storage to External or Handset memory.
  • Page 94: Voice Command

    To start a new recording, touch To play the recording, touch To delete the recording, touch to confirm. To send the recording by Message or Bluetooth, touch , Send Via, and Message or Bluetooth. Voice Command Voice Command is the function whereby your phone’s voice recognition engine identifies the voice of the user and carries out the requested commands.
  • Page 95 Tools and Settings - Cancel: Go back to the main Voice Command menu. - Exit: Exits Voice Command. 2. Listen Voicemail: This command is activated when the user says the words "Listen Voicemail". The user will then be automatically connected to Voicemail. 3.
  • Page 96 • Best Match - 1 Match: The most likely match will be displayed when finding a number from the Address Book. - 4 Matches: The four most likely matched names will be displayed when finding names from the Address Book. •...
  • Page 97: Calendar

    Tools and Settings Calendar The Calendar function allows you to schedule events and helps to remind you with alerts. To access Calendar from the standby screen, touch When you enter this menu, a calendar will be displayed. The red square cursor is used to locate a particular day.
  • Page 98: World Clock

    World Clock The World Clock function provides time and date information for major cities worldwide. Note The first time you use this function, you will be asked to enter the name of your current city. 1. From the standby screen, touch , and World Clock 2.
  • Page 99: Tasks

    Tools and Settings Tasks The Tasks function allows you to save and manage a task. 1. From the standby screen, touch , and Tasks 2. Touch New task 3. Enter the Date, Note, and Priority for the new task. 4. Touch to save the task Save item.
  • Page 100: Calculator

    Calculator The Calculator function allows you to calculate simple mathematical equations. To access Calculator from the standby screen, touch , and Tip Calculator The Tip Calculator function allows you to quickly and easily calculate the tip amount and total owed based on the total bill, tip percentage, and the number of people splitting the bill.
  • Page 101: Touch

    Tools and Settings Touch From the standby screen, touch This menu allows you to customize various Touch settings. You can personalize the Touch Screen Feedback to Vibration, Sound, Vibration & Sound, or Silent. You can also choose the Vibration Type and adjust the Vibration Intensity.
  • Page 102: More

    More From the standby screen, touch Phone Languages Allows you to change the language for the display text on your phone. This change will also affect the Language Input mode. You can choose between Automatic, English, French, Spanish, or Korean. Auto Key Lock This function allows you to set the amount of time before your screen locks automatically.
  • Page 103 Tools and Settings : You cannot make (or receive) any calls, including emergency calls, or use other features that require network coverage. : Deactivates Flight Mode and re- establishes your wireless connections. Security Various codes and passwords are used to protect the features and settings of your phone.
  • Page 104 Note Before setting the PIN Code Request feature to Off, you must enter your PIN. Fixed Dial Number : This function allows you to restrict your outgoing calls to selected phone numbers, if this function is supported by your SIM Card. The PIN2 code is required.
  • Page 105: Connection

    Tools and Settings • Phone - Deletes all downloaded and user created Images, Videos, and Sounds from the Phone Memory. - Deletes personal information stored in the handset memory (e.g.: address book, messages, tasks, alarm, Calendar schedules) to default values. - Restores the settings stored in the handset memory to the default values.
  • Page 106: Touch Calibration

    Touch Calibration This menu option will allow you to calibrate your touch screen. Follow the instructions on the screen to complete this task. Memory Used Space This function shows the status of the user memory of the handset. Phone Common : This will display the memory currently used up in your phone and will categorize it by types of files using...
  • Page 107 Tools and Settings Wap Browser This menu allows you to customize your browsing experience by giving you the option of changing the following settings: • Accounts This includes the network information used to connect the browser to the Internet. Select the desired account by tapping the screen.
  • Page 108 • Appearance Allows you to choose the settings of the browser appearance (Text Size, Character Encoding, Show image, JavaScript). • Cache The web pages you have accessed are stored in the memory of the phone. Clear Cache : Remove all cached data in the memory.
  • Page 109: Software Update

    Tools and Settings Software Update If new software exists, the AT&T server notifies devices using a WAP push message. Before updating new software and after downloading it from the AT&T server, users can decide whether they would like to postpone the operation. When the time is up, users are prompted again or users can resume the postponed operation using this menu at any time.
  • Page 110: Q&A

    Q&A Please check to see if any problems you have encountered with the phone are described in this section before taking the phone in for a service or calling a service engineer. How do I view the list of outgoing calls, incoming calls and missed calls? Press the key.
  • Page 111: Accessories

    Standard battery is available. CD-ROM 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 enquiries.
  • Page 112: For Your Safety

    For Your Safety Important Information This user 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. Any changes or modifications not expressly approved in this user guide could void your warranty for this equipment.
  • Page 113: Fcc Rf Exposure Information

    For Your Safety 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. The coating of the phone may be damaged if covered with wrap or vinyl wrapper. Use dry cloth to clean the exterior of the unit.
  • Page 114: Fcc Part 15 Class B Compliance

    The design of this phone complies with the FCC guidelines and these international standards. CAUTION Use only the supplied and approved antenna. Use of unauthorized antennas or modifications could impair call quality, damage the phone, void your warranty and/or result in violation of FCC regulations.
  • Page 115: Avoid Damage To Your Hearing

    For Your Safety If this equipment does cause harmful interference or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures: Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
  • Page 116: Safety Guidelines

    Safety Guidelines TIA Safety Information Provided herein is the complete TIA Safety Information for Wireless Handheld phones. Inclusion of the text covering Pacemakers, Hearing Aids, and Other Medical Devices is required in the owner’s manual for CTIA Certification. Use of the remaining TIA language is encouraged when appropriate.
  • Page 117: Tips On Efficient Operation

    Safety Guidelines Tips on Efficient Operation For your phone to operate most efficiently: Do not touch the antenna unnecessarily when the phone is in use. Contact with the antenna affects call quality and may cause the phone to operate at a higher power level than otherwise needed.
  • Page 118: Other Medical Devices

    Other Medical Devices If you use any other personal medical device, consult the manufacturer of your device to determine if they are adequately shielded from external RF energy. Your physician may be able to assist you in obtaining this information. Health Care Facilities Turn your phone OFF in health care facilities when any regulations posted in these areas...
  • Page 119: Safety Information

    Safety Guidelines other area where you would normally be advised to turn off your vehicle engine. For Vehicles Equipped with an Air Bag An air bag inflates with great force. DO NOT place objects, including either installed or portable wireless equipment, in the area over the air bag or in the air bag deployment area.
  • Page 120: Charger And Adapter Safety

    The battery does not need to be fully discharged before recharging. Use only LG-approved chargers specific to your phone model since they are designed to maximize battery life. Do not disassemble or impact the battery as it may cause electric shock, short-circuit, and fire.
  • Page 121: General Notice

    Do not immerse your phone in water. If this happens, turn it off immediately and remove the battery. If the phone does not work, take it to an LG Authorized Service Centre. Do not paint your phone. The data saved in your phone might be deleted due to careless use, repair of the phone, or upgrade of the software.
  • Page 122: Fda Consumer Update

    When you use the phone in public places, set the ring tone to vibration so as not to disturb others. Do not turn your phone on or off when putting it in your ear. FDA Consumer Update The U.S. Food and Drug Administration Centre for Devices and Radiological Health Consumer Update on Mobile Phones.
  • Page 123 Safety Guidelines Support needed research into possible biological effects of RF of the type emitted by wireless phones; Design wireless phones in a way that minimizes any RF exposure to the user that is not necessary for device function; Cooperate in providing users of wireless phones with the best possible information on possible effects of wireless phone use on human health.
  • Page 124 3. What kinds of phones are the subject of this update? The term ‘wireless phone’ refers here to handheld wireless phones with built-in antennas, often called ‘cell’, ‘mobile’, or ‘PCS’ phones. These types of wireless phones can expose the user to measurable radiofrequency energy (RF) because of the short distance between the phone and the user’s head.
  • Page 125 Safety Guidelines salivary gland, leukemia, or other cancers. None of the studies demonstrated the existence of any harmful health effects from wireless phone RF exposures. However, none of the studies can answer questions about long-term exposures, since the average period of phone use in these studies was around three years.
  • Page 126: Wireless Phones

    information documents on EMF issues. The FDA and the Cellular Telecommunications & Internet Association (CTIA) have a formal Cooperative Research and Development Agreement (CRADA) to do research on wireless phone safety. The FDA provides the scientific oversight, obtaining input from experts in government, industry, and academic organizations.
  • Page 127 Safety Guidelines phones and other wireless handsets with the participation and leadership of FDA scientists and engineers. The standard, ‘Recommended Practice for Determining the Spatial- Peak Specific Absorption Rate (SAR) in the Human Body Due to Wireless Communications Devices: Experimental Techniques,’...
  • Page 128 10. What about children using wireless phones? The scientific evidence does not show a danger to users of wireless phones, including children and teenagers. If you want to take steps to lower exposure to radiofrequency energy (RF), the measures described above would apply to children and teenagers using wireless phones.
  • Page 129: Driver Safety Tips

    Safety Guidelines ‘compatible’ hearing aid at the same time. This standard was approved by the IEEE in 2000. The FDA continues to monitor the use of wireless phones for possible interactions with other medical devices. Should harmful interference be found to occur, the FDA will conduct testing to assess the interference and work to resolve the problem.
  • Page 130 2. When available, use a hands-free device. A number of hands-free wireless phone accessories are readily available today. Whether you choose an installed mounted device for your wireless phone or a speaker phone accessory, take advantage of these devices if available to you. 3.
  • Page 131 Safety Guidelines 7. Do not engage in stressful or emotional conversations that may be distracting. Stressful or emotional conversations and driving do not mix; they are distracting and even dangerous when you are behind the wheel of a car. Make people you are talking with aware you are driving and if necessary, suspend conversations which have the potential to divert your attention...
  • Page 132: Consumer Information On

    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 (FCC) of the U.S.
  • Page 133 Safety Guidelines The FCC has granted an Equipment Authorization for this model phone with all reported SAR levels evaluated as in compliance with the FCC RF emission guidelines. SAR information on this model phone is on file with the FCC and can be found under the Display Grant section of http://www.fcc.gov/oet/ea/fccid after searching on FCC ID BEJGT550.
  • Page 134: Glossary

    Glossary To help you understand the main technical terms and abbreviations used in this booklet and to take full advantage of the features on your mobile phone, here are a few definitions. Call Forwarding The ability to reroute calls to another number. Call Reject The ability to reject incoming calls or calls from specific phone numbers.
  • Page 135: Sim Card

    Glossary Line Identification Services (Caller ID) Service allowing subscribers to view or block the telephone numbers of callers. Phone Password Security code used to unlock the phone when you have selected the option to lock it automatically each time it switches on. Roaming Use of your phone when you are outside your home area (for example, when traveling).
  • Page 136: Index

    Index Additional Music Services ...69 Address Book ...21 Annunciator ...37 Answering a Call ...15 Answer Mode ...82 Audio ...78 Auto Key Lock ...97 Auto Redial ...81 Backlight Timer ...87 Battery Disposal ...110 Bluetooth ...83 Brightness ...87 Calculator ...95 Calendar ...92 Call ...81 Changing the Text Input Mode ...17 Date &...
  • Page 137 Index Making a Call ...14 Messaging ...101 Minute Minder ...82 Mobile Email ...49 Music Player ...63 My Info ...24 Notepad ...92 Outbox ...46 Phone Components ...6 Playing Music ...63 Record Video ...76 Ringtones ...61 Security ...98 Service Dial Numbers ...24 Set Flight Mode ...97 Software Update ...104 Speed Dials ...23...

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