LG 245 User Manual
LG 245 User Manual

LG 245 User Manual

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  • Page 2: Important Safety Precautions

    IMPORTANT SAFETY PRECAUTIONS Read these simple guidelines. Breaking the rules may be dangerous or illegal. Further detailed information is given in this user guide. WARNING! Violation of the instructions may cause serious injury or death. 1. Never use an unapproved battery since this could damage the phone and/or battery and could cause the battery to explode.
  • Page 3 IMPORTANT SAFETY PRECAUTIONS 1.Do not expose the battery charger or adapter to direct sunlight or use it in places with high humidity, such as a bathroom. 2.Do not use harsh chemicals (such as alcohol, benzene, thinners, etc.) or detergents to clean your phone.
  • Page 4 6. Unplug the power cord and charger during lightning storms to avoid electric shock or fire. 7. Only use the batteries and chargers provided by LG. The warranty will not be applied to products provided by other suppliers.
  • Page 5: Table Of Contents

    TABLE OF CONTENTS Important Safety Precautions 1 Table of Contents Welcome Important Information FCC Part 15 Class B Compliance 8 Industry Canada Compliance Technical Details Technical Details FCC RF Exposure Information Bodily Contact During Operation Vehicle-Mounted External Antenna Some of contents in this user guide maybe different from your phone depending on the software of the phone or your service provider.
  • Page 6 Call Waiting Caller ID Speed Dialing Using Phone Menus Menu Access Contacts 1. List Entries 2. New Entry 3. Groups 4. Speed Dials 5. Voice Dials 6. Erase All Contacts Call History 1. All Calls 2. Incoming Calls 3. Outgoing Calls 4.
  • Page 7 TABLE OF CONTENTS 2. GPS Services 3. Calculator 4. Alarm Clock 5. Scheduler 6. Notepad 7. EZ Tip Calc 8. World Clock 9. Voice Memo Settings 1. Sound 1.1 Ringers 1.2 Keypad 1.3 Volume 1.4 Alerts 2. Display 2.1 Banner 2.2 Wallpaper 2.3 Backlight 2.4 Keypad Light...
  • Page 8 Phone Operation Tips on Efficient Operation Driving Electronic Devices Pacemakers Persons with Pacemakers: Hearing Aids Other Medical Devices Health Care Facilities Vehicles Posted Facilities Aircraft Blasting Areas Potentially Explosive Atmosphere For Vehicles Equipped with an Air Bag Charger and Adapter Safety 61 Battery Information and Care Safety Information...
  • Page 9: Welcome

    WELCOME Congratulations for choosing the advanced and compact LG 245 cellular phone, designed to operate with the latest digital mobile communication technology, Code Division Multiple Access (CDMA). Along with the many advanced features of the CDMA system, such as greatly enhanced voice clarity, this phone offers: 1.
  • Page 10: Technical Details

    Technical Details The LG 245 is a trimode phone that operates on both Code Division Multiple Access (CDMA) frequencies: cellular services at 800 MHz and Personal Communication Services (PCS) at 1.9 GHz. Also, the LG 245 works on Advanced Mobile Phone Service (Amps).
  • Page 11: Fcc Rf Exposure Information

    TECHNICAL DETAILS FCC RF Exposure Information WARNING! Read this information before operating the phone. In August 1996, the Federal Communications Commission (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 12 PHONE OVERVIEW Earpiece Open the case to answer an incoming call and close to end the call. Flip LCD Screen Displays messages and indicator icons. Left Soft Key Use to access the menu assigned to the left screen of the phone. Headset Jack Side Keys Use to adjust the ringer volume in standby mode and the earpiece...
  • Page 13: Menus Overview

    MENUS OVERVIEW 1. Contacts 1. List Entries 2. New Entry 3. Groups 4. Speed Dials 5. Voice Dials 6. Erase All Contacts 2. Call History 3. Messaging 1. All Calls 1. Voice Mail 2. Incoming Calls 2. Text and Multimedia 3.
  • Page 14 6. Shop 9. Settings 1. Sound 7. Games 1. Ringers Get New 2. Keypad 3. Volume 8. Tools & Apps 4. Alerts Get New 2. Display GPS Services 1. Banner Calculator 2. Wallpaper Alarm Clock 3. Backlight Scheduler 4. Keypad Light Notepad 5.
  • Page 15: Getting Started With Your

    Use only the charger provided with the phone. Using any charger other than the one included with the LG 245 may damage your phone or battery. 1. Plug the end of the adapter into the phone's charger port and the other end into an electrical outlet.
  • Page 16: Turning The Phone On And Off

    Turning the Phone On and Off Turning the Phone On 1. Install a charged battery or connect the phone to an external power source such as a vehicle power charger or hands-free car kit. 2. Press for a few seconds until the LCD screen lights up.
  • Page 17: Screen Icons

    GETTING STARTED WITH YOUR PHONE Screen Icons To see the icons below, go to Menu -> Settings -> System -> Phone Info -> Icon Glossary . Signal Strength indicator. The strength of the signal received by the phone is indicated by the number of bars displayed.
  • Page 18: Making Calls

    Making Calls 1. Make sure the phone is turned on. If not, press for about 3 seconds. 2. Enter the phone number (include the area code if needed). 3. Press lf the phone is locked, enter the lock code. Call Failed - indicates the call did not go through. 4.
  • Page 19: Quick Access To Convenient

    QUICK ACCESS TO CONVENIENT FEATURES Vibrate Mode Sets the phone to vibrate instead of ring. To set Vibrate Mode press and hold Normal Mode, press and hold Lock Mode Sets your phone to require your 4-digit password in order to use the phone. Note Until you change it, the lock code/password is the last 4 digits of your phone number.
  • Page 20: Call Waiting

    Call Waiting Your cellular service provider may offer call waiting. While a call is in progress, one beep indicates another incoming call. When call waiting is enabled, you may put the active call on hold while you answer the other incoming call. Press to receive a waiting call then press again to switch between...
  • Page 21: Using Phone Menus

    USING PHONE MENUS Menu Access Press Left Soft Key [Menu] to have access to nine phone menus. There are two methods of accessing menus and submenus: ● Use the navigation key to highlight and select, or ● Press the number key that corresponds to the submenu.
  • Page 22: New Entry

    2. New Entry Allows you to add a new number to your Contacts. Note Using this submenu, the number is saved as a new Contact. To save the number into an existing Contact, edit the Contact entry. 1. Press 2. Enter the name and press 3.
  • Page 23: Speed Dials

    CONTACTS 4. Speed Dials Allows you to view your list of Speed Dials or designate Speed Dials for numbers entered in your Contacts. 1. Press 2. Use to highlight the Speed Dial position, and press 3. Use to highlight the Contact then press 5.
  • Page 24: Call History

    Call History The Call History Menu is a list of the last phone numbers or Contact entries for calls you placed, accepted, or missed. It is continually updated as new numbers are added to the beginning of the list and the oldest entries are removed from the bottom of the list.
  • Page 25: Incoming Calls

    CALL HISTORY 2. Incoming Calls Allows you to view the list of incoming calls; up to 30 entries. 1. Press 2. Use to highlight an entry, then ● Press to view the entry. ● Press to place a call to the number. ●...
  • Page 26: Erase History

    5. Erase History Allows you to erase selected call list(s). 1. Press 2. Use to highlight the list of calls to erase, then press All Calls / Incoming Calls / Outgoing Calls / Missed Calls 3. Press Yes . 6. Call Timers Allows you to view the duration and view the list of received and transmitted data calls.
  • Page 27: Voice Mail

    MESSAGING The phone can store up 521 messages (for example, 1 voice mail, 50 inbox text messages, 100 inbox multimedia messages, 100 inbox multimedia notification messages, 50 outbox/sent text messages, 50 outbox/sent multimedia messages, 50 template messages, 50 draft messages, 20 saved text messages, 50 saved multimedia messages).
  • Page 28 The Basics of Sending a Message 1. Press 2. Enter the phone number of the recipient or the email address. Press Right Soft Key [Options] . Select the option(s) to customize. ● Contacts to select a recipient from your Contacts list.
  • Page 29: Inbox

    MESSAGING For Record New option, you can control Quality of the sound you record with the options High / Medium / Low . You can also set Recording Time as either 30 Seconds or 1 Minute . For Sound Album, navigate what you want to select and try playing it by pressing 8.
  • Page 30: Outbox

    Lock/Unlock Locks or unlocks the selected message. 3. Outbox Up to 50 sent messages can be stored in Outbox View lists and contents of sent messages and verify whether the transmission was successful or not. 1. Press 2. Use to highlight an Outbox message. 3.
  • Page 31: Drafts

    MESSAGING 5. Drafts Displays draft messages. 1. Press 2. Use to highlight a message. 3. Press Right Soft Key Delete Deletes the selected message from the Drafts. Lock/Unlock Locks or unlocks the selected message. 4. Press to send the selected message. 6.
  • Page 32: Settings

    ● Press [Saved] to erase all messages stored in Saved messages. ● Press [All Messages] to erase all messages stored in the Inbox, Outbox, Templates, Drafts or Saved messages. 2. Press Yes . 8. Settings Allows you to configure ten settings for messages. 1.
  • Page 33: Memory Info

    MESSAGING Callback # Allows you to automatically send a designated callback number when you send a message. Signature Allows you to create and/or edit the signature. 9. Memory Info Provides you with the memory information of all the messages stored in each folder. 1.
  • Page 34: Wireless Web

    Wireless Web The Wireless Web feature allows you to view Internet content, especially designed for your mobile phone. Access and selections within this feature are dependent upon your service provider. For specific information on Wireless Web access through your phone, contact your service provider. Access and Options Allows you to initiate an Wireless Web session.
  • Page 35: Media

    WIRELESS WEB/MEDIA Navigating through the Browser While using the Wireless Web, you will find the following content: ● Numbered options (some options may not be numbered); ● Links embedded in content; ● Text or numeric input; ● Simple text. You can act on the options or the links by using the Soft Keys.
  • Page 36: Ringtones

    1. Ringtones Allows you to download new Ringtones. 1. Press 2. Press [Get New] . 3. When connected to the application homepage and you download ringtones, the downloaded files are located under Media - > Ringtones . 4. The following options are available: ●...
  • Page 37: Camera

    MEDIA 3. Camera View, take, and trade your digital pictures right from your wireless phone. 1. Press Note Pressing and holding the Side Camera Key standby mode is a hot key to Take Photo. 2. Set the brightness and press Right Soft Key other settings.
  • Page 38: My Albums

    3. Press the Side Camera Key for about 3 seconds to save the photo to your phone. 4. Press to exit the camera mode. 4. My Albums 4.1 Sound Album 1. Press 2. Select your desired sound with Right Soft Key [Options] .
  • Page 39: Shop

    SHOP/GAMES Shop Allows you to search a variety of contents provided by your service provider and buy some if you want. Access and Options 1. Press Left Soft Key 2. Press After a few seconds, you see the Home Page. Games Allows you to download ringtones or wallpapers once the Get New is executed and connected to Browser.
  • Page 40: Tools & Apps

    Tools & Apps Allows you to make use of various tools and applications. Access and Options 1. Press Left Soft Key 2. Press Tools & Apps . 3. Select a sub-menu. Get New GPS Services Calculator Alarm Clock Scheduler Notepad EZ Tip Calc World Clock Voice Memo...
  • Page 41: Alarm Clock

    TOOLS & APPS 4. Alarm Clock Your phone comes with a built-in alarm clock with multiple alarm capabilities. 1. Press 2. Scroll to Alarm Clock and press New to add a new alarm. 3. Press Left Soft Key to select Off / Manual / 10 Min Later / 4.
  • Page 42: Notepad

    6. Notepad Allows you to add, read, edit, and erase notes to yourself. 1. Press 2. Scroll to Notepad and press New to write a new note. 3. Press Left Soft Key 4. Type your note using the numeric keypad and press 7 .
  • Page 43: Voice Memo

    TOOLS & APPS 9. Voice Memo Allows you to add, listen to, and erase short verbal reminders. Shortcut Press the voice dial/ voice memo Key for Voice Memo for 3 seconds to access voice memo. Recording a Voice Memo 1. Press 2.
  • Page 44: Sound

    Settings The Settings Menu has options to customize your phone. Access and Options 1. Press Left Soft Key 2. Press Settings . 3. Select a sub-menu. 1. Sound 2. Display 3. Games / Tools 4. Bluetooth 5. GPS 6. Others 7.
  • Page 45: Keypad

    SETTINGS 3. Use to select a ringer, then press Left Soft Select to save the sound. 1.1.3 Meeting/ Silent Mode 1. Press 2. Use to set the setting, then press save the change. On/ Off 1.2 Keypad 1.2.1 Keypad Sound 1.
  • Page 46: Alerts

    1.3.3 Speaker Allows you to set speaker volume. 1. Press 2. Use to adjust the volume, then press save the change. 1.3.4 Power Allows you to set the phone to sound a tone when the phone is powered on and off. 1.
  • Page 47: Display

    SETTINGS 2. Display Options to customize the phone's display screen. 2.1 Banner Allows you to enter a string of up to 13 characters which display on the LCD screen. 1. Press 2. Use to select On , then press 3. Enter your banner text, then press 2.2 Wallpaper Allows you to choose the kind of background to be displayed on the phone.
  • Page 48: Time And Date

    2.5 Time and Date Allows you to choose the clock format displayed on the LCD screen. 1. Press 2. Select a sub-menu and press Main Display / Front Display 2. Use to select the clock format, then press Main Display : Off/ Small Digital/ Large Digital/ Analog Front Display : Normal/ Minimize 2.6 Menu Style...
  • Page 49: Games / Tools

    SETTINGS 3. Games / Tools 3.1 Backlight Settings Allows you to set the duration for illuminating the backlight. 1. Press 2. Use to select a setting, then press save the change. 7 Seconds/ 15 Seconds/ Always On/ Always Off 3.2 Volume Allows you to set volume settings.
  • Page 50: Bluetooth

    ® headset and hands-free profile(s). You may create and store 20 pairings within the LG 245 and connect to one device at a time. The approximate communication range for Bluetooth wireless technology is up to 30 feet (10 meters). This device is compliant with Bluetooth Specification 1.1 and supports the following profiles:...
  • Page 51: Device List

    SETTINGS Note By default, your device’s Bluetooth 4.2 Device List Pairing is the process that allows the handset to locate, establish and register 1-to-1 connection with the target device. For pairing new Bluetooth 1. Press 2. Follow the Bluetooth accessory instructions to set the device to pairing mode.
  • Page 52: Bluetooth Info

    4.5 Bluetooth Info 1. Press 5. GPS 1. Press 2. Use to select a setting, then press On/ Emergency Only (E91 1) 6. Others 6.1 Nav. Key Shortcuts Assign a shortcut to your favorite and most frequently used function. Select it from the list, and then access it directly by pressing mode.
  • Page 53: Language

    SETTINGS 6.2.3 Auto Prepend This option will automatically prepend 1 when dialing 10 digit numbers. However 1 will not prepend when dialing numbers that has less than 10 digits. 1. Press 2. Use to select a setting, then press On/ Off 6.2.4 Auto Redial Allows you to set the length of time the phone waits before automatically redialing a number when the...
  • Page 54 3. TTY + Hear: Users who can hear but cannot talk send a text message and receive voice through TTY equipment. 4. TTY Off: Regular users send and receive without TTY equipment. Connecting TTY Equipment and a Terminal 1. Connect a TTY cable to TTY connection on the terminal.
  • Page 55: Data Setup

    Note The Data Connection Kit allows you to connect your PC or PDA to your LG wireless phone, freeing you from having to locate a telephone outlet. You can send or receive an e-mail, a fax, or access the Internet anytime, anywhere.
  • Page 56: System

    7.1.2 Software Version Allows you to view the software version. 1. Press 7.1.3 Hardware Version Allows you to view the hardware version. 1. Press 7.1.4 ESN Allows you to view the ESN. 1. Press 7.1.5 PRL Allows you to view the PRL version. 1.
  • Page 57: Security

    SETTINGS 2. Use to select a setting, then press Digital Only/ Analog Only/ Automatic/ Home Only 7.2.2 Set NAM Allows you to select the phone's NAM (Number Assignment Module) if the phone is registered with multiple service providers. 1. Press 2.
  • Page 58: Airplane Mode

    7.3.2 Change Lock Code Allows you to change to a new four-digit lock code. 1. Press 2. Enter the 4-digit password. The lock code is commonly the last 4 digits of your phone number. 3. Press Change Lock Code . 4.
  • Page 59: Safety

    SAFETY TIA(Telecommunications Industry Association) Safety Information The following is the complete TIA Safety Information for wireless handheld phones. Exposure to Radio Frequency Signal Your wireless handheld portable phone is a low power radio transmitter and receiver. When it is ON, it receives and also sends out Radio Frequency (RF) signals.
  • Page 60: Tips On Efficient Operation

    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. Driving Check the laws and regulations on the use of wireless phones in the areas where you drive and always obey...
  • Page 61: Other Medical Devices

    SAFETY Other Medical Devices If you use any other personal medical device, consult the manufacturer of your device to determine if it is adequately shielded from external RF energy. Your physician may be able to assist you in obtaining this information.
  • Page 62: For Vehicles Equipped With An Air Bag

    ● 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 short-circuit the battery.
  • Page 63: Safety Information

    SAFETY Safety Information Please read and observe the following information for safe and proper use of your phone and to prevent damage. Also, keep the user’s guide in an accessible place at all the times after reading it. Explosion, Shock, and Fire Hazards ●...
  • Page 64: General Warnings And Cautions

    General Warnings and Cautions ● Only use the batteries, antennas, and chargers provided by LG. The warranty will not be applied to products provided by other suppliers. ● Store the battery in a place out of reach of children.
  • Page 65: Avoid Damage To Your Hearing

    SAFETY ● Use accessories, such as earphones and headsets, with caution. Ensure that cables are tucked away safely and do not touch the antenna unnecessarily. If you are listening to music while out and about, please ensure that the volume is at a reasonable level so that you are aware of your surroundings.
  • Page 66 2. What is the FDA's role concerning the safety of wireless phones? Under the law, the FDA does not review the safety of radiation-emitting consumer products such as wireless phones before they can be sold, as it does with new drugs or medical devices.
  • Page 67 SAFETY The FCC also regulates the base stations that the wireless phone networks rely upon. While these base stations operate at higher power than do the wireless phones themselves, the RF exposures that people get from these base stations are typically thousands of times lower than those they can get from wireless phones.
  • Page 68 such studies mean for human health. Three large epidemiology studies have been published since December 2000. Between them, the studies investigated any possible association between the use of wireless phones and primary brain cancer, glioma, meningioma, or acoustic neuroma, tumors of the brain or salivary gland, leukemia, or other cancers.
  • Page 69 SAFETY that has driven the establishment of new research programs around the world. The project has also helped develop a series of public 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.
  • Page 70 8. What has the FDA done to measure the radio frequency energy coming from wireless phones? The Institute of Electrical and Electronic Engineers (IEEE) is developing a technical standard for measuring the radio frequency energy (RF) exposure from wireless phones and other wireless handsets with the participation and leadership of FDA scientists and engineers.
  • Page 71 SAFETY 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 radio frequency energy (RF), the measures described above would apply to children and teenagers using wireless phones.
  • Page 72: Consumer Information On Sar

    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. 12. Where can I find additional information? For additional information, please refer to the following resources: FDA web page on wireless phones...
  • Page 73 SAFETY its highest certified power level in all tested frequency bands. AlthoughSAR is determined at the highest certified power level, the actual SAR level of the phone while operating can be well below the maximum value. Because the phone is designed to operate at multiple power levels to use only the power required to reach the network, in general, the closer you are to a wireless base station antenna,...
  • Page 74 There are a variety of accessories available for your mobile phone. Consult your local dealer for availability. Optional items are sold separately. Battery Charger The battery charger allows you to charge your phone. Battery Standard battery is available. Vehicle Power Charger The vehicle power charger allows you to operate the phone and trickle charge the phone’s battery from your vehicle.
  • Page 75: Warranty Information

    WARRANTY INFORMATION 1. WHAT THIS WARRANTY COVERS: LG offers you a limited warranty that the enclosed subscriber unit and its enclosed accessories will be free from defects in material and workmanship, according to the following terms and conditions: (1) The limited warranty for the product extends...
  • Page 76 (5) Products which have had their serial numbers removed or made illegible. (6) Damage resulting from use of non-LG approved accessories. (7) All plastic surfaces and all other externally exposed parts that are scratched or damaged due to normal customer use.
  • Page 77: Index

    INDEX Airplane Mode Alarm Clock Alerts All Calls Backlight Backlight Settings Banner Battery Battery Charge Level Bluetooth Info Bluetooth ® Calculator Call History Call Setup Call Timers Call Waiting Caller ID Games Camera Games / Tools Charging the Battery Get New Contacts GPS Services Groups...
  • Page 78 Short Codes Signal Strength Others 48,51 Sound Outgoing Calls Speed Dialing Speed Dials System Phone Info Power Precautions Table of Contents Text and Multimedia Theme Color Receiving Calls Time and Date Redialing Calls Tools & Apps Ringers TTY Mode Ringtones Turning the Phone On and Scheduler Screen Icons...

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