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  • Page 1 Some of the contents in this manual may differ from your phone depending on the software of the phone or your service provider. BL20 User Guide...
  • Page 2 Congratulations on your purchase of the advanced and compact BL20 phone by LG, designed to operate with the latest digital mobile communication technology. Disposal of your old appliance 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.
  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Contents Getting to know your phone ....6 Contacts ..........15 Open view ..........7 Searching for a contact ....... 15 Adding a new contact ......15 Installing the SIM and battery....8 Memory card ......... 9 Contact options ........15 Installing a memory card .......
  • Page 4 Deleting an image ......31 Deleting multiple images ..... 31 Creating a slide show......32 Sounds ..........32 Using a sound ........32 Videos ..........32 Watching a video ........ 32 Using options while video is paused ..33 LG BL20 | User Guide...
  • Page 5 Settings ..........40 Changing your display settings .... 40 Changing your security settings ... 40 Resetting your phone ......41 Viewing memory status ....... 41 Changing your Bluetooth settings..41 Changing your connectivity settings ..41 Pairing with another Bluetooth device . 42 Using a Bluetooth headset ....
  • Page 6: Getting To Know Your Phone

    Call key End/Power key Dials a phone Ends or rejects a call. number and answers Turns the phone on/off. incoming calls. Returns to the standby screen when you use the menu. LG BL20 | User Guide...
  • Page 7: Open View

    Open view Battery cover Memory card slot Flash Camera lens Battery...
  • Page 8: Installing The Sim And Battery

    Press the bottom of damage the phone. the battery down until it clips into place. WARNING: Do not remove the battery cover when using Wi-Fi or Bluetooth. The antenna is mounted on the battery cover. LG BL20 | User Guide...
  • Page 9: Memory Card

    Memory card Installing a memory card You can expand the memory space available on your phone using a memory card. The BL20 will support a memory card of up to 16 GB. TIP! A memory card is an optional accessory.
  • Page 10: Your Standby Screen

    Select to open contacts. Advice to the customer In order to allow better antenna sensitivity LG suggest that you hold the handset as shown in the fi gure below. Please do not cover the antenna area with your hand during a call or when using a Bluetooth connection.
  • Page 11: The Status Bar

    Your standby screen The status bar The status bar uses various icons to indicate things like signal strength, new messages and battery life, as well as telling you whether your Bluetooth is active. Below is a table explaining the meaning of icons you’re likely to see in the status bar.
  • Page 12: Calls

    For example, and choose Common settings. Select Answer for Offi ce, press 6 three times. mode and choose from Slide open, Any key or Send key only. Select Call or press to initiate the call. LG BL20 | User Guide...
  • Page 13: Adjusting The Call Volume

    Adjusting the call volume Viewing your call logs To adjust the volume during a call, press the Press Menu, select Calls. Choose to view: lock key, then press the volume key on the All calls - View a complete list of all your right hand side of your phone.
  • Page 14: Using Call Divert

    Note: Charges are incurred for diverting list can be called from your phone. calls. Please contact your network provider for details. TIP! To turn off all call diverts, choose Deactivate all from the Call divert menu. LG BL20 | User Guide...
  • Page 15: Contacts

    Contacts Searching for a contact Note: When you are storing a contact’s email Select Contacts from the standby screen, address, press to enter a symbol and and choose Search. scroll with the navigation arrows until you Using the keypad enter the fi rst letter of see @.
  • Page 16: Adding A Contact To A Group

    Select Yes if you are sure. TIP! You can assign a ringtone or icon to a group. Select the group you wish to assign the ringtone or icon to and select Options and choose an item you want. LG BL20 | User Guide...
  • Page 17: Messaging

    Messaging Messaging Select Options and choose Insert to add an Image, Sound, Video, Symbol, Text Your BL20 includes functions related to SMS template, Emoticon, Name & Number, (Short Message Service), MMS (Multimedia New slide, Subject or More (Contact/ Message Service) and email, as well as the My business card/Schedule).
  • Page 18: Entering Text

    Complete each word with a space by 123 mode pressing 0. Type numbers using one keystroke per To delete a character, press key. number. You can also add numbers whilst in letter modes by pressing and holding the desired key. LG BL20 | User Guide...
  • Page 19: Setting Up Your Email

    You can stay in press on the move using To enter the following information, choose email on your BL20. It’s quick and simple to Options and select Advanced settings. set up a POP3 or IMAP4 email account. Protocol type - Select the mailbox type, Press Menu, select Messaging and POP3 or IMAP4.
  • Page 20: Sending An Email Using Your New Account

    Headers + body (only for IMAP4) Press Menu, select Messaging. The folder or All. structure used on your BL20 is fairly self- Now your account is set up, it will appear explanatory. in the list of accounts in your Email folder.
  • Page 21: Managing Your Messages

    Managing your messages Filter - You can fi lter certain type of messages (for example text message). You can use your Inbox to manage your If you see the message No space for SIM messages. message, you should delete some text Press Menu, select Messaging and messages with from your message box.
  • Page 22: Changing Your Email Settings

    Retrieve interval - Choose how Info message - Choose the reception status, often your BL20 checks for new email alerts and language of your info messages. messages. Signature - Create an email signature and switch this feature on.
  • Page 23: Camera

    Camera Taking a quick photo Images - Select to look at the other photos in your album. Your current photo will Hold the camera key down on the right be saved. side of the handset. The camera’s viewfi nder will appear on screen. Send - Select to send the photo as a Multimedia message or Email.
  • Page 24: Getting To Know The Viewfi Nder

    Menu, then select My stuff and Images. Your gallery will appear on screen. Use the navigation keys to select the photo you want to view and select View to enlarge it. LG BL20 | User Guide...
  • Page 25: Video Camera

    Video camera Shooting a quick video After you’ve shot your video The video camera’s viewfi nder will appear The name of the video runs along the on screen. bottom of the screen and fi ve options will be displayed on the right side of the screen. Point the camera lens towards the subject of the video.
  • Page 26: Watching Your Saved Videos

    Adjusting the volume when viewing a video To adjust the volume of the audio on a video whilst it is playing, use the volume keys on the right side of the handset. LG BL20 | User Guide...
  • Page 27: Mp3 Player

    Select the music fi le on the other device and choose to send it via Bluetooth. Your LG BL20 has a built-in MP3 player so When the fi le is sent you will have to you can play all your favourite music.
  • Page 28: Using Options While Playing Music

    Choose MP3 player, then select My select View, then select Options. Choose playlist. from: Press Options and select New playlist, Add - You can add songs to the playlist enter the playlist name and press Save. using this option. LG BL20 | User Guide...
  • Page 29: Deleting A Playlist

    Remove - Remove a song from the Note: playlist. Select Yes to confi rm. As a result of the Digital Rights Management Multi remove - Delete selected songs (DRM) system, some of the media items from the playlist. you download from the Internet or receive by MMS may have a “Purchase right”...
  • Page 30: My Stuff

    Only the Set as, File info, Search, Sort by, Slide show, List View, Memory info, Delete all options are available for default images. In the Images folder, select Options to bring up your list of options. LG BL20 | User Guide...
  • Page 31: Sending A Photo

    Sending a photo Deleting an image Press Menu then select My stuff. Press Menu then select My stuff. Select Images. Select Images. Select a photo and choose Options. Select an image and press Options. Select Send via and choose from Select Delete.
  • Page 32: Creating A Slide Show

    Repeat on / off - Decide whether you want Watching a video the slide show on repeat or not. Press Menu then select My stuff. Scroll to and select Videos. Select a video and press LG BL20 | User Guide...
  • Page 33: Using Options While Video Is Paused

    Using options while video is paused Note: The video may need to be resized before it can be sent by MMS. Some videos By selecting Options, the video you are may be too large to send by MMS at all. playing will be in pause mode and you can choose from: Video options menu...
  • Page 34: External Memory

    Insert the smaller end of the USB cable way you view your videos. into the USB cable connector on the edge of the BL20. Plug the larger end into the External memory USB port of your computer. If you’ve inserted a memory card it will be A removable disk folder will open displayed as a folder within My stuff.
  • Page 35: Transferring A Fi Le To Your Phone

    Transferring a fi le to your phone Sending and receiving your fi les using Bluetooth You can also transfer fi les from your computer to your phone using Bluetooth. Bluetooth is a great way to send and receive fi les as no wires are needed and connection Make sure your phone and computer have is quick and easy.
  • Page 36 Note The Bluetooth word mark and logos are owned by the Bluetooth SIG, Inc. and any use of such marks by LG Electronics is under licence. Other trademarks and trade names are those of their respective owners. LG BL20 | User Guide...
  • Page 37: Games And Apps

    Games and Apps Games and Apps Your BL20 comes with preloaded games to keep you amused when you have time to spare. If you choose to download any additional games or applications they will be saved into this folder. Playing a game Press Menu and select Games &...
  • Page 38: Browser

    Check your data charges with your To access the bookmark simply scroll network provider. to the required bookmark and select Connect. You will be connected to your bookmarked page. LG BL20 | User Guide...
  • Page 39: Saving A Page

    Saving a page Changing the web browser settings Access your required web page as Press Menu and select Browser. described. Select Browser settings. Choose Options and select Save items, You can choose the way your mobile Save this page. handles, displays and uses information when browsing the internet.
  • Page 40: Settings

    Changing your display settings Changing your security settings Press Menu and select Settings. Change your security settings to keep your BL20 and the important information it holds Select Screen and choose from: protected. Homescreen - Choose a wallpaper to Press Menu and select Settings.
  • Page 41: Resetting Your Phone

    Reserved, SIM card and External memory) in your BL20. Press Menu and select Settings. Choose Connectivity. Your options are: Bluetooth - Set up your BL20 for Bluetooth use. You can adapt your visibility to other devices or search through devices your phone is paired with.
  • Page 42: Pairing With Another Bluetooth Device

    USB stick. Using a Bluetooth headset Connect to your computer and drag and drop fi les to the BL20 removable device folder. Check your Bluetooth is On and Visible. Pairing with another Bluetooth...
  • Page 43: Accessories

    Accessories These accessories were supplied with your BL20. Charger Data cable and CD Connect and synchronise your BL20 and PC. Battery User Guide Learn more about your BL20. Stereo Note • Always use genuine LG accessories. headset Failure to do this may invalidate your warranty.
  • Page 44: Network Service

    Network service Technical data The wireless phone described in this guide is General approved for use on the GSM and W-CDMA Product name : BL20 networks. System : GSM / W-CDMA A number of features included in this guide Ambient Temperatures are called Network Services.
  • Page 45 LG Electronics Inc. LG Twin Towers 20, Yeouido-dong, Yeongdeungpo-gu, Seoul, Korea 150-721 GSM / W-CDMA Terminal Equipment BL20 R&TTE Directive 1999/5/EC EN 301 489-01 V1.6.1, EN 301 489-07 V1.3.1 EN 301 489-17 V1.2.1, EN 301 489-24 V1.3.1 EN 301 511 V9.0.2 EN 301 908-1 V3.2.1 EN 301 908-2 V3.2.1,...
  • Page 46: Guidelines For Safe And Effi Cient Use

    DASY4 for use at the ear Absorption Rate (SAR) information is 0.667 W/kg (10g) and when worn on This mobile phone model BL20 has been the body is 1.45 W/kg (10g). designed to comply with applicable safety SAR data information for residents in •...
  • Page 47: Electronics Devices

    The unit should be kept away from heat Do not keep the phone next to credit • • sources such as radiators or cookers. cards or transport tickets; it can affect the information on the magnetic strips. Do not drop. •...
  • Page 48: Road Safety

    This is particularly Wireless devices can cause interference imperative when near roads. in aircraft. Turn your mobile phone off before • boarding any aircraft. Do not use it on the ground without • permission from the crew. LG BL20 | User Guide...
  • Page 49: Emergency Calls

    If you need to replace the battery, take it • Use only LG batteries and chargers. LG • to the nearest authorized LG Electronics chargers are designed to maximize the service point or dealer for assistance.

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