LG C800DG User Manual

LG C800DG User Manual

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LG-C800
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P/N : MFL67400801 (1.0)

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  • Page 1 ENGLISH User Guide LG-C800 www.lg.com P/N : MFL67400801 (1.0)
  • Page 3 Congratulations on your purchase of the advanced and compact C800 phone by LG, designed to operate with the latest digital mobile communication technology. Some of the contents in this manual may differ from your phone depending on the software of the phone or your service provider.
  • Page 4: Service Activation

    SERVICE ACTIVATION If you are a new T-Mobile® customer and your service has not been activated, simply call Customer Care at 1-800-937-8997 from your landline phone and a T-Mobile Activations representative will assist you. You will need the following information when activating service: •...
  • Page 5: About This User Manual

    About this user manual Please read this user manual carefully before you use your phone and keep it handy for future reference. Should phone fail to operate correctly, refer to FAQ. • Some features and service may vary by area, phone, carrier, plan and version of phone software.
  • Page 6: Table Of Contents

    Text Input Methods ...34 email accounts screen ..48 Using the Swype Composing and sending Keyboard ......35 email ........50 Swype Text Entry Tips ..35 Working with account Swype Settings ....3 folders........51 Adding and editing email accounts .......52  LG-C800 | User Guide...
  • Page 7 Watching your saved Browser ........74 videos ........59 Using options .......74 Adjusting the volume when viewing a video ....59 LG On-Screen Phone Video camera ....60 2.0 .........76 Gallery ........0 On-Screen Phone 2.0 icons ........7 To change how the contents of an album are On-Screen Phone 2.0...
  • Page 8 USB tethering & portable Wi-Fi sharing settings ..97 To share your phone’s data connection via USB ...98 USB tethering and data sharing ........98 To share your phone’s data connection as a portable Wi-Fi sharing (Wi-Fi tethering) ....99 8 LG-C800 | User Guide...
  • Page 9: Important Notice

    Important notice Please check to see if any problems you have encountered with your phone are described in this section, before taking the phone in for service or calling a service representative. 1. Phone memory When available space on your phone memory is less than 2%, your phone cannot receive new messages.
  • Page 10 The body of the screen lists applications or services using battery power from greatest amount to least. 10 LG-C800 | User Guide...
  • Page 11: Installing An Open Source Os

    3. Installing an open source OS Installing an open source OS on your phone and not using the OS provided by the manufacturer may cause your phone to malfunction. WARNING: If you install and use an OS other than the one provided by the manufacturer, your phone is no longer covered by the warranty.
  • Page 12: Using Hard Reset

    5. Using hard reset If your phone does not restore to the original condition, use a Hard Reset (Factory Reset) to initialize it. 12 LG-C800 | User Guide...
  • Page 13: Connecting To Wi-Fi Networks

    When the phone is turned off, press and hold the Power/Lock + Volume Down + Qwerty F + Qwerty A Keys at the same time (for over ten seconds). The phone will turn on and perform a factory reset immediately. WARNING: If you perform a Hard Reset, all user applications, user data and DRM licenses will be deleted.
  • Page 14: Opening And Switching Applications

    To stop the application you are using: On the Home screen, touch the Applications tab > Settings> Applications> Manage applications. Touch the desired application and touch Stop to stop using it. 14 LG-C800 | User Guide...
  • Page 15: Connecting Your Phone To A Computer

    TIP! Getting back to a recent application Touch and hold the Home Key. A screen will appear listing the applications you have recently used. 8. Connecting your phone to a computer via USB Transfer file your microSD card using USB devices: Install your microSD card on your phone if it is not already installed.
  • Page 16 Touch Turn off USB storage in the dialog that opens. 9. Unlock screen when using data connection Your display will go dark if untouched for a period of time when using data connection. To turn on your LCD screen, just touch it. 1 LG-C800 | User Guide...
  • Page 17: Hold Your Phone Upright

    11. Hold your phone upright Please hold your phone straight and upright, as with a normal phone. The LG-C800 has an internal antenna. Be careful not to scratch or damage the back of the phone, as this will cause a loss of performance.
  • Page 18: Getting To Know Your Phone

    Placing a heavy object on the phone or sitting on it can damage its LCD and touch screen functions. Do not cover the LCD‘s proximity sensor with protective film. This may cause the sensor to malfunction. 18 LG-C800 | User Guide...
  • Page 19: Slide Open View

    Slide Open View Text Msg : Deletes digits and letters. Press to change Space between Internet : Press to enter Uppercase and a space between Lowercase words. Press to type the symbols and numbers that appear on the QWERTY keypad.
  • Page 20 Charger/ Earphone Jack • During a call: USB Port Controls your earpiece volume. • When playing a song: Controls volume continuously. Back Cover Flash Back-facing Camera Lens microSD Card Battery Slot. Speaker Microphone 20 LG-C800 | User Guide...
  • Page 21: Installing The Sim Card And Battery

    Installing the SIM card and battery Before you can start exploring your new phone, you’ll need to set it up. To insert the SIM card and battery: To remove the back cover, hold the phone firmly in your hand. With your other hand, firmly press your thumb on the back cover.
  • Page 22 Align the back cover over the battery compartment (1) and press it down until it clicks into place (2). Removing the Battery Grip the battery at the bottom end (1) and lift it up and out of the battery compartment (2). 22 LG-C800 | User Guide...
  • Page 23: Charging Your Phone

    TIP! To remove the battery, first remove the back cover and hold the phone firmly in your hand. With your other hand, firmly press down using your thumb and lift off the battery. Charging your phone Insert one end of the charger into the phone’s charger/USB port and plug the other end into an electrical socket.
  • Page 24: Installing The Memory Card

    Installing the memory card NOTE: The LG-C800 supports up to a 32 GB memory card. To insert a memory card: Slide the memory card into the microSD card slot until it clicks into place.
  • Page 25: Formatting The Memory Card

    WARNING Do not insert or remove the memory card when the phone is on. Otherwise, you may damage the memory card as well as your phone and the data stored on the memory card may be corrupted. Formatting the memory card Your memory card may already be formatted.
  • Page 26 To remove the memory card safely, please touch the Applications tab > Settings > Storage > Unmount SD card. 2 LG-C800 | User Guide...
  • Page 27: Your Home Screen

    Your Home screen Touch-screen tips Here are some tips on how to navigate around your phone. Touch - To choose a menu/option or open an application, touch it. Touch and hold - To open an options menu or grab an object you want to move, touch and hold it. Drag - To scroll through a list or move slowly, drag across the touch screen.
  • Page 28: Unlock The Screen

    In your Home screen, you can view the Quick Keys at the bottom of the screen. The Quick Keys provide easy, one-touch access to the functions you use the most. 28 LG-C800 | User Guide...
  • Page 29: Adding Applications To Your Home Screen

    Touch the Phone icon to display the touch dial pad to make a call. Touch the Messaging icon to access the messaging menu. This is where you can vreate a new message. Touch the Internet icon to open the web browser. Touch the Email icon to open your email.
  • Page 30: Getting Back To A Recently Used Application

    Touch and hold the Home Key. The screen will display a pop up with icons of applications that you have used recently. Touch an icon to open its application. Or touch the Back Key to return to the current application. 30 LG-C800 | User Guide...
  • Page 31: Status Bar

    Status Bar The Status Bar runs across the top of your screen. Touch and slide the Status Bar down with your finger to view the Notifications Panel. Or on the Home screen, touch the Menu Key and select Notifications. All ongoing and activity based notifications will be displayed on the Notifications Panel.
  • Page 32: Icon Description

    Call is on hold Speakerphone is on Phone microphone is muted Missed call Bluetooth on is on Connected to a Bluetooth device System warning An alarm is set New voicemail available Airplane mode is on 32 LG-C800 | User Guide...
  • Page 33 Icon Description Ringer is silent Vibrate mode is on Battery fully charged Battery is charging Data in Data out Data in and out Connected to a PC via USB cable Downloading data Uploading data Receiving location data from GPS GPS is on 3 more notifications not displayed Data is syncing Download finished...
  • Page 34: On-Screen Keyboard

    To switch to the Swype keyboard, touch and hold a text field, then touch Input method 34 LG-C800 | User Guide...
  • Page 35: Using The Swype Keyboard

    > Swype. • Android keyboard (default): The Android keyboard can also be used to enter text. Using the Swype Keyboard The Swype™ keyboard uses error correcting algorithms and also includes a predictive text system. Toggles from 123/ABC Mode to SYM Mode Allows you to view Swype Tips and Help.
  • Page 36: Swype Settings

    Swype application on and off. • Vibrate on keypress: Activates a vibration sensation as you enter text using the keypad. • Show tips: Turns on an on-screen flashing indicator that provides helpful user information. 3 LG-C800 | User Guide...
  • Page 37 Swype Advanced Settings Swype Advanced settings provides access to Swype advanced operation settings. Word suggestion: Uses a built-in word • database to predict words while entering text in Swype. Auto-spacing: Automatically inserts a space • between words. When you finish a word, just lift your finger and start the next word.
  • Page 38: Google Account Set-Up

    Google servers and checks for username availability. Enter and re-enter your password. Then follow the instructions and enter the required and optional information about the account. Wait while the server creates your account. 38 LG-C800 | User Guide...
  • Page 39: Signing In To Your Google Account

    Signing in to your Google account Enter your e-mail address and password, then touch Sign in. After signing in, you can use Gmail and take advantages of Google services on your phone. Once you have set up your Google account on your phone, it will be automatically synchronized with your Google account on the web (depending on your synchronization settings).
  • Page 40 • If you have an enterprise account through your company or other organization, your IT department may have special instructions on how to sign into that account. 40 LG-C800 | User Guide...
  • Page 41: Calls/Contacts

    Calls/Contacts Making a voice call Touch to open the keypad. Enter the number on the keypad. To delete a digit, touch the Clear icon Touch the Call icon to make a call. To end a call, touch the End icon TIP! To enter “+”...
  • Page 42: Adjusting Call Volume

    On the Home screen, touch and choose the Call log tab. View a complete list of all dialed, received and missed calls. TIP! Touch any single call log entry to view the date, time, and duration of the call. 42 LG-C800 | User Guide...
  • Page 43: Call Settings

    TIP! Touch the Menu Key, then touch Delete all to delete all the recorded items. Call settings You can configure phone call settings, such as call forwarding and other special features offered by your carrier. On the Home screen, touch the Applications tab to open the applications menu.
  • Page 44: Contacts

    Call (depending on your network provider). Contacts You can add contacts on your phone and synchronize them with the contacts in your Google account or other accounts that support syncing contacts. 44 LG-C800 | User Guide...
  • Page 45: Searching For A Contact

    Searching for a contact On the Home screen, touch the Applications tab > Contacts or touch and choose the Contacts tab. Touch the Seach Key and enter the contact name using the keypad. Adding a new contact On the Home screen, touch and enter the new contact’s number.
  • Page 46: Favorite Contacts

    Touch the Contact tab and choose a contact entry to view its details. Touch the blue star to the right of the contact’s name. The star turns grey and the contact is removed from your favorites. 4 LG-C800 | User Guide...
  • Page 47: Messaging/E-Mail

    Messaging/E-mail Messaging Your LG-C800 combines SMS and MMS into one intuitive, easy-to-use menu. Sending a message On the Home screen, touch the Applications tab > Messaging > New message to open a blank message. Enter a contact name or number in the To field.
  • Page 48: Changing Your Message Settings

    NOTE: If you get an SMS message during a call there will be ring notification. Changing your message settings Your LG-C800 message settings are predefined, so you can send messages immediately. You can change the settings based on your preferences.
  • Page 49 The first time you open the E-mail application, a setup wizard opens to help you add an email account. After initial setup, E-mail displays the contents of your Inbox (if you have only one account) or the Accounts screen (if you have multiple accounts). TIP! If you press and hold an account from the list •...
  • Page 50: Composing And Sending Email

    Cc or Bcc other contacts/email addresses. Enter the text of the message. Touch the Menu Key and then Add attachment to attach the file you want to share with your message. Touch Send. 50 LG-C800 | User Guide...
  • Page 51: Working With Account Folders

    If you’re not ready to send the message, touch Save as draft to save it in a Drafts folder. Touch a draft message in a Drafts folder to resume working on it. Your message will also be saved as a draft if you touch the Back Key before sending it.
  • Page 52: Adding And Editing Email Accounts

    Open the Accounts screen. Touch and hold the account you want to delete. Touch Remove account in the menu that opens. Touch OK in the dialog box to confirm that you want to delete the account. 52 LG-C800 | User Guide...
  • Page 53: Camera

    Camera Getting to know the viewfinder Brightness - this defines and controls the amount of sunlight entering the image. Slide the brightness indicator along the bar towards “-” to lower the brightness of the image or towards “+” to increase it. Zoom - zoom in or zoom out.
  • Page 54: Taking A Quick Photo

    ISO – The ISO rating determines the sensitivity of the camera’s light sensor. The higher the ISO, the more sensitive the camera will be. This is useful under darker conditions when you cannot use the flash. 54 LG-C800 | User Guide...
  • Page 55 White balance – Choose from Auto, Incandescent, Sunny, Fluorescent and Cloudy. Color effect – Choose a color tone for your new photo. Choose from None, Mono, Negative and sepia. Timer – The self-timer allows you to set a delay before a picture is taken after the shutter is pressed. Shot mode –...
  • Page 56: Viewing Your Saved Photos

    Details - Check picture information. Set as - Set as contact icon or wallpaper. Crop - Crop your photo. Move your finger across the screen to select the area. Rotate - Rotate left or right. 5 LG-C800 | User Guide...
  • Page 57: Video Camera

    Video camera Getting to know the viewfinder Flash - Allows you to turn on the flash when taking a video in a dark place. Brightness The white balance ensures any white areas in your video are realistic. To enable your camera to adjust the white balance correctly, you may need to determine the light conditions.
  • Page 58: Recording A Quick Video

    Scene mode – Choose from Auto, Portrait, Landscape, Sports, Sunset and Night. White balance – The white balance ensures that white areas in your video are realistic. To enable your camera to adjust the white balance correctly, you 58 LG-C800 | User Guide...
  • Page 59: Watching Your Saved Videos

    may need to determine the light conditions. Choose from Auto, Incandescent, Sunny, Fluorescent and Cloudy. Color effect – Choose a color tone to use for your new view. Choose from None, Mono, Negative and Sepia. Video quality – Choose from Super fine, Fine and Normal.
  • Page 60: Video Camera

    Drag the Album View switch to the left to view the album contents in a chronological grid. Drag the Album View switch to the right to view the contents of the album in stacks. 0 LG-C800 | User Guide...
  • Page 61: Using Smart Share

    Using Smart Share SmartShare provides you with a better way to enjoy multimedia contents with other DLNA (Digital Living Network Alliance) enabled devices. * Share your media contents with other DLNA devices (DMS) In the Home screen, touch the Applications tab and select SmartShare.
  • Page 62: Music

    DMP features of DLNA and will not appear in the renderer device lists. Music Your LG-C800 has a music player that lets you play all your favorite tracks. To access the music player, touch the Applications tab and then Music.
  • Page 63: Transferring Files Using Usb Mass Storage Devices

    Transferring files using USB mass storage devices To transfer files using USB devices: Connect the LG-C800 to a PC using a USB cable. If you have not installed the LG Android Platform Driver on your PC, you will need to change the settings manually.
  • Page 64: How To Save Music/Video Files To Your Phone

    • If you want to synchronize your phone with your PC using the LG PC Suite after using the USB mass storage function, from the Home screen, touch the Applications tab > Settings > Storage, then touch Mass storage only to remove the checkmark and turn the function off.
  • Page 65: How To Send Data From Your Phone Via Bluetooth

    • If there is a video file with a subtitle file (.smi or .srt file with the same name as the video file), place them in the same folder to display the subtitle automatically when playing the video file. • When downloading music or video files, copyright must be secured.
  • Page 66 > Wireless & networks > Bluetooth settings. Then select the Discoverable check box. Your device will now be detectable for 120 seconds. NOTE: The supported Bluetooth profiles are HFP, HSP, OPP, PBAP (server), FTP (server), A2DP, and AVRCP.  LG-C800 | User Guide...
  • Page 67: Google Applications

    Help, Terms, Privacy & Notices, and About). Market™ Android Market lets you download useful applications and games. If you install applications and games from Android Market, they appear in the LG-C800 applications menu. You can check downloaded applications by touching the Menu Key > My apps.
  • Page 68: Gmail

    Settings, and More (Close all chats, Invites, and Blocked). Google Search™ Touch the Menu Key and touch Search settings to configure Google search, including setting which data on your phone you want to be able to search. 8 LG-C800 | User Guide...
  • Page 69 < Web > Touch Google search to adjust the following Google search settings. Show web suggestions – Touch to display suggestions for Google web searches below the Google search box as you type. Use My Location – Touch to include your location when using Google search and other Google services.
  • Page 70: Youtube

    YouTube™ The YouTube application allows you to watch or upload videos. NOTE: You can access YouTube with your Google account but you need a YouTube account for some services, such as video uploading. 70 LG-C800 | User Guide...
  • Page 71: Utilities

    Utilities Setting your alarm On the Home screen, touch the Applications tab and select Alarm/Clock. > New If you want to add a new alarm, touch alarm. Set the Time, Repeat, and Ringtone for the alarm. You can also touch the Vibrate check box set the alarm to vibrate along with the ringtone and Label to add a name to the alarm.
  • Page 72: Adding An Event To Your Calendar

    An alarm will sound at the event start time to help you stay organized. Genius Button Press to activate voice recognition to let you use your voice on your Contacts list and your Music library. 72 LG-C800 | User Guide...
  • Page 73 Call - Say the name or number of the • person you would like to call. Say “Call [Contact name], ” if there is more than one match, you will be asked to confirm onscreen. Send Text - Say the name of the person to •...
  • Page 74: The Web

    Key takes you to the previous page. More Share page: Allows you to share the web page with • others. Find on page: Allows you to find letters or words • on the current web page. 74 LG-C800 | User Guide...
  • Page 75 Select text: Allows you to copy any text from the • web page. Page info: Displays the web page information. • Downloads: Displays your download history. • Settings: Allows you to change the web browser • settings. NOTE: To return the previous page, touch the Back Key.
  • Page 76: Lg On-Screen Phone 2.0

    Connects your mobile phone to your PC, or disconnects it. Rotates the On-Screen Phone window (only available at applications that support rotation). Launches LG Home Panorama or changes the On-Screen Phone preferences. Exits the On-Screen Phone program. Maximises the On-Screen Phone window.
  • Page 77: Installing On-Screen Phone On Your Pc

    LG Home. You can easily organise icons or widgets and run an application by double-clicking the shortcut. (Note: Please make sure LG Home is a default launcher.) Installing On-Screen Phone on your PC Visit LG Home (http://www.lg.com/us) and go to Support >...
  • Page 78: Connecting Your Phone To Your Pc

    Click in the top left of the On- Screen Phone window. Or drag down the status bar at the top of the home screen and select “On-Screen Phone connected”. Touch “Ok” in the disconnect dialog. 78 LG-C800 | User Guide...
  • Page 79: Settings

    TIP! How to obtain the MAC address To set up a connection in some wireless networks with MAC filters, you may need to enter the MAC address of your LG-C800 into the router. You can find the MAC address by touching the Applications tab >...
  • Page 80 VPN settings – Displays the list of Virtual Private Networks (VPNs) that you’ve previously configured. Allows you to add different types of VPNs. Mobile network – Set options for Data roaming, Network operators, and Access Point Names (APNs). 80 LG-C800 | User Guide...
  • Page 81: Call Settings

    On-Screen Phone settings – Allows you to turn on On-Screen Phone and to change the On-Screen Phone password (the default password is “0000”). Call settings Use this menu to configure phone call settings. Fixed Dialing Numbers - Allows you to manage your Fixed Dialing Numbers (FDN).
  • Page 82: Sound

    Silent mode – Allows you to silence all sounds (including call and notification ringtones) except the audio from music, videos, and any alarms you have set (You must silence media and alarms in their own applications). 82 LG-C800 | User Guide...
  • Page 83 Vibrate – Allows you to set your phone to vibrate when you receive an incoming call. Volume – Allows you to set the volume for ringtones, media and alarms. If you uncheck the option to use the same volume for both calls and notifications, you can set both volumes separately.
  • Page 84: Display

    Wallpaper – You can set the wallpaper. Gesture Adjust the gesture settings for incoming Call, Alarm, Gallery and Video Player. Location & security This menu allows you to configure your phone’s location and security settings. 84 LG-C800 | User Guide...
  • Page 85 < My Location > Use wireless networks – If you select Use wireless networks, your phone will determine your approximate location by using Wi-Fi and mobile networks. Use GPS satellites – If you select Use GPS satellites, your phone will be determine your location to street-level accuracy.
  • Page 86 Set password – Allows you to set or change the password for your secure credential storage. Your password must have at least eight characters. Clear storage – Deletes all secure certificates and related credentials and erases the secure storage password. 8 LG-C800 | User Guide...
  • Page 87: Applications

    Applications This menu allows you to manage your phone’s application settings. Unknown sources – Permits installation of applications that you obtain from websites, email or other locations other than Android Market. WARNING: To protect your phone and personal data, only download applications from trusted sources, such as Android Market.
  • Page 88: Accounts & Sync

    Facebook, Twitter and MySpace. < Manage accounts > Displays a list of all Google accounts and other accounts you’ve added to your phone. If you touch an account in this screen, the account screen opens. 88 LG-C800 | User Guide...
  • Page 89: Privacy

    Privacy < Personal data > Factory data reset – If you select Factory data reset, it will erase all of your personal data from system memory, including information about your Google account, any other accounts, your system/application data and settings as well as any downloaded applications and DRM license.
  • Page 90: Language & Keyboard

    Voice recognizer settings – Use the Voice recognizer settings to configure the Android voice input feature. • Language – Opens a screen where you can set the language you use when entering text by speaking. 90 LG-C800 | User Guide...
  • Page 91 • SafeSearch – Opens a dialog where you can set whether you want Google SafeSearch filter to block some results. • Block offensive words – When unchecked, Google voice recognition will recognize and transcribe words many people consider offensive, when you enter text by speaking. When checked, Google voice recognition replaces those words in transcriptions with a place holder comprised of hash symbols ( # ).
  • Page 92 Always use my settings to ensure that text is spoken correctly in a variety of applications. Engines • Pico TTS – Allows you to configure the settings for any Engines you have installed. 92 LG-C800 | User Guide...
  • Page 93: Accessibility

    Accessibility Use the Accessibility settings to configure any accessibility plug-ins you have installed on your phone. NOTE: Requires additional plug-ins to become selectable. Date & time Use Date & time settings to set your references for how dates are displayed. You can also use these settings to set your own time and time zone rather than obtaining the current time from the mobile network.
  • Page 94: Wi-Fi

    3G data, it may be connected to the 3G network automatically and additional charges may be applied). • The LG-C800 supports WEP, WPA/WPA2- PSK and 802.1x EAP security. If your Wi-Fi 94 LG-C800 | User Guide...
  • Page 95: Sharing Your Phone's Mobile Data Connection

    service provider or network administrator sets encryption for network security, fill in the key in the pop-up window. If encryption is not set, this pop-up window will not be shown. You can obtain the key from your Wi-Fi service provider or network administrator.
  • Page 96: Using The Wi-Fi Cast

    Ensure Wi-Fi Direct is selected and select a device to connect in the scanned device list. Touch Connect. NOTE: Wi-Fi cast is Activated between the users. Make sure to connect to same Wi-Fi Network between the users. 9 LG-C800 | User Guide...
  • Page 97: Usb Tethering & Portable Wi-Fi Sharing Settings

    Portable Wi-Fi sharing as well as information about where to learn more. Tip: To use USB tethering, you need to install the “LG USB Driver” on to your PC first. The LG USB Driver is downloadable from the following site: http://www.lg.com/us/mobile-...
  • Page 98: To Share Your Phone's Data Connection Via Usb

    Before you start! To use USB tethering, you need to install the “LG USB Driver” on to your PC first. The LG USB Driver is downloadable from the following site: http://www.lg.com/us/...
  • Page 99: To Share Your Phone's Data Connection As A Portable Wi-Fi Sharing (Wi-Fi Tethering)

    Use the USB cable that came with your phone to connect your phone to your computer. On the Home screen, touch the Applications tab and select Settings. Touch Wireless & networks and select Tethering & Wi-Fi sharing. Touch USB tethering to turn on the function. A checkmark indicates that the function is active.
  • Page 100: To Rename Or Secure Your Portable Sharing

    Touch Wireless & networks and select Tethering & Wi-Fi sharing. Ensure Wi-Fi sharing is checked. Touch Wi-Fi sharing settings. Touch Configure Wi-Fi hotspot. • You can change the network SSID (name) that other computers see when scanning for Wi-Fi networks. 100 LG-C800 | User Guide...
  • Page 101 You can also touch the Security field to • configure the network with Wi-Fi Protected Access 2 (WPA2) security, with a preshared key (PSK). If you touch the WPA2 PSK security option, • a password field is added. If you enter a password, you will need to enter that password when you connect to the phone’s sharing with a computer or other device.
  • Page 102: Phone Software Update

    This feature allows you to update the firmware of your phone to the newer version conveniently from the internet without the need to visit a service center. This feature is only available if and when LG makes the newer version of the firmware available for your device.
  • Page 103 OTA without connecting the USB data cable. This feature is only available if and when LG makes the newer version of the firmware available for your device. First, you can check the software version on your mobile phone: Touch the Applications tab >...
  • Page 104: Copyrights And Trademarks

    DivX, LLC, a subsidiary of Rovi Corporation. This is an official DivX Certified®device that plays DivX video. Visit divx.com for more information and software tools to convert your files into DivX videos. 104 LG-C800 | User Guide...
  • Page 105 ABOUT DIVX VIDEO-ON-DEMAND: This DivX Certified® device must be registered in order to play purchased DivX Video-on-Demand (VOD) movies. To obtain your registration code, locate the DivX VOD section in your device setup menu. Go to vod. divx.com for more information on how to complete your registration.
  • Page 106: Accessories

    Accessories These accessories are available for use with the LG- C800. (Items described below may be optional.) Charger USB cable Connect your LG- C800 and Battery User Guide Learn more about your LG-C800. Stereo headset NOTE: Always use genuine LG accessories. Failure to do •...
  • Page 107: Technical Data

    Technical data Ambient Temperatures Max: +55°C (discharging), +45°C (charging) Min: -10°C Battery Standby and Talk Time Standby and talk times will vary depending on phone usage patterns and conditions. Battery power consumption depends on factors such as network configuration, signal strength, operating temperature, features selected, frequency of calls, and voice, data, and other application usage patterns.
  • Page 108: Faq

    Please check to see if any problems you have encountered with your phone are described in this section before taking the phone in for service or calling a service representative. Category Question Answer Sub-Category You can connect Bluetooth audio device such as Stereo/Mono headset, Car Kit What are the and share pictures, videos,...
  • Page 109 Category Question Answer Sub-Category The Inbox is automatically Is it possible synchronized. You can view Data to synchronize other folders by pressing all the Email Synchronization the Menu Key and touch folders? Folders to choose a folder. Should I have to Google Once you log into Gmail, you log into Gmail...
  • Page 110 Navigation my phone? installed and used. Is it possible to Only Gmail and MS Phone synchronize my Exchange server(Company Function contacts from Email Server) contacts can all my email Synchronization be synchronized. accounts? 110 LG-C800 | User Guide...
  • Page 111 Category Question Answer Sub-Category If you transferred a contact with the W & P functions saved into the number, you will not be able to use those features. You will need to re- Is it possible to save each number. Phone save a contact How to save with Wait and...
  • Page 112 1. Turn the power off. on the phone? 2. Press and hold the following keys at the same time for 15 seconds: Power/Lock Key + Down Volume Key. 3. When the LG logo is displayed, release the keys. 112 LG-C800 | User Guide...
  • Page 113 Category Question Answer Sub-Category 1. From the Home screen, press the Menu Key 2. Touch Settings > Location & security. 3. Touch Set up screen lock(under the Screen Phone How do I create unlock section of the Function the Unlock settings) >...
  • Page 114 2. Touch Settings > Sound. However, when I dial a number, Tactile 3. Touch Haptic feedback the phone still feedback to remove the checkmark vibrates. How do and disable the function. I turn this off? 114 LG-C800 | User Guide...
  • Page 115 Category Question Answer Sub-Category When using data, your phone may default to the Wi-Fi connection (if Wi-Fi connectivity on your phone is When Wi-Fi and set to On). However, there will Phone 3G are both be no notification when your Function available, which phone switches from one to...
  • Page 116 I hear my scenarios. Alarm Alarm? Which wireless Your phone is able to Phone Spec bands are operate on the 800Mhz and supported by the Band 1900MHz bands. phone? 11 LG-C800 | User Guide...
  • Page 117 Category Question Answer Sub-Category 1. From the Home screen, press the Menu Key 2. Touch Settings > Privacy > Factory data reset. 3. Read the warning and touch Reset phone. Recovery 4. Touch Erase everything. How do I perform Solution Attention: a factory reset? Factory Reset...
  • Page 118 How can I Down + Qwerty F + perform a factory Recovery Qwerty A. reset if I can’t Solution 3. When the LG logo is access the Factory Reset displayed, release the keys. phone’s setting Attention: menu? If a factory reset is...
  • Page 119: For Your Safety

    For Your Safety Safety Information Please read and observe the following information for safe and proper use of your phone and to prevent damage. Violation of the instructions may cause minor or serious damage to the product. • Do not disassemble or open crush, bend or deform, puncture or shred.
  • Page 120 Insert the battery pack charger vertically into the wall power socket. • Unplug the power cord and charger during lightning storms to avoid electric shock or fire. • Use the correct adapter for your phone when using the battery pack charger abroad. 120 LG-C800 | User Guide...
  • Page 121 Battery Information and Care • Please read the manual of proper installation and removal of the battery. • Please read the manual of specified charger about charging method. • Do not damage the power cord by bending, twisting, or heating. Do not use the plug if it is loose as it may cause electric shock or fire.
  • Page 122 • Keep batteries away from babies and small children. If children use the battery, their parents or legal guardians are responsible for supervising 122 LG-C800 | User Guide...
  • Page 123 and teaching them about the safe handling of batteries and how to use batteries according to the manual with care. • If liquid from the battery rubs against skin or clothing, wash with fresh water. It may cause the skin inflammation. Remove and do not use the battery.
  • Page 124: Care And Maintenance

    Extreme heat or cold Avoid temperatures below 0°C / 32°F or above 45°C / 113°F. Microwaves Do not try to dry your mobile device in a microwave oven. Doing so may cause a fire or explosion. 124 LG-C800 | User Guide...
  • Page 125 Dust and dirt Do not expose your mobile device to dust, dirt, or sand. Sunscreen lotion Do not expose or wear your device to any liquid like sunscreen lotion. Doing so may cause your device to or damage to the mobile device. Cleaning solutions Do not use harsh chemicals, cleaning solvents, or strong detergents to clean the mobile device.
  • Page 126 • Do not use the phone if the antenna is damaged. If a damaged antenna contacts skin, it may cause a slight burn. Please contact an LG Authorized Service Center to replace the damaged antenna. • The data saved in your phone might be deleted due to careless use, repair of the phone, or upgrade of the software.
  • Page 127 • Do not turn your phone on or off when putting it to your ear. • Your phone is an electronic device that generates heat during normal operation. Extremely prolonged, direct skin contact in the absence of adequate ventilation may result in discomfort or minor burns.
  • Page 128 Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver. • Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected. • Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help. 128 LG-C800 | User Guide...
  • Page 129 FCC RF Exposure Information WARNING! Read this information before operating the phone. In August 199, the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) of the United States, with its action in Report and Order FCC 9-32, adopted an updated safety standard for human exposure to Radio Frequency (RF) electromagnetic energy emitted by FCC regulated transmitters.
  • Page 130 FCC regulations. Don’t use the phone with a damaged antenna. A damaged antenna could cause a minor skin burn. Contact your local dealer for a replacement antenna. 130 LG-C800 | User Guide...
  • Page 131: Consumer Information About Radio

    Consumer Information About Radio Frequency Emissions Your wireless phone, which contains a radio transmitter and receiver, emits radio frequency energy during use. The following consumer information addresses commonly asked questions about the health effects of wireless phones. Are wireless phones safe? Scientific research on the subject of wireless phones and radio frequency (“RF”) energy has been conducted worldwide for many years, and...
  • Page 132 FCC. One of these limits is expressed as a Specific Absorption Rate, or “SAR. ” SAR is a measure of the rate of absorption of RF energy in the body. Tests for SAR are conducted 132 LG-C800 | User Guide...
  • Page 133 with the phone transmitting at its highest power level in all tested frequency bands. Since 199, the FCC has required that the SAR of handheld wireless phones not exceed 1. watts per kilogram, averaged over one gram of tissue. Although the SAR is determined at the highest power level, the actual SAR value of a wireless phone while operating can be less than the reported SAR value.
  • Page 134 These systems reduce the absorption of RF energy in the head because the phone, which is the source of the RF emissions, will not be placed against the 134 LG-C800 | User Guide...
  • Page 135 head. On the other hand, if the phone is mounted against the waist or other part of the body during use, then that part of the body will absorb more RF energy. Wireless phones marketed in the U.S. are required to meet safety requirements regardless of whether they are used against the head or against the body.
  • Page 136 U.S. Food and Drug Administration FDA Consumer magazine November-December 2000 Telephone: (888) INFO-FDA http://www.fda.gov (Under “C” in the subject index, select Cell Phones > Research.) U.S. Federal Communications Commission 445 12th Street, S.W. Washington, D.C. 20554 Telephone: (888) 225-5322 13 LG-C800 | User Guide...
  • Page 137 http://www.fcc.gov/oet/rfsafety Independent Expert Group on Mobile Phones http://www.iegmp.org.uk Royal Society of Canada Expert Panels on Potential Health Risks of Radio Frequency Fields from Wireless Telecommunication Devices 283 Sparks Street Ottawa, Ontario K1R 7X9 Canada Telephone: (13) 991-990 World Health Organization Avenue Appia 20 1211 Geneva 27 Switzerland...
  • Page 138: Tia 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 ON, it receives and sends out Radio Frequency (RF) signals. 138 LG-C800 | User Guide...
  • Page 139 In August, 199, the Federal Communications Commissions (FCC) adopted RF exposure guidelines with safety levels for handheld wireless phones. Those guidelines are consistent with the safety standards previously set by both U.S. and international standards bodies: ANSI C95.1 (1992) * NCRP Report 8 (198) ICNIRP (199) * American National Standards Institute;...
  • Page 140 () inches be maintained between a handheld wireless phone and a pacemaker to avoid potential interference with the pacemaker. These recommendations are consistent with the independent research by and recommendations of Wireless Technology Research. Persons with pacemakers: 140 LG-C800 | User Guide...
  • Page 141 • Should ALWAYS keep the phone more than six () inches from their pacemaker when the phone is turned ON; • Should not carry the phone in a breast pocket; • Should use the ear opposite the pacemaker to minimize the potential for interference; •...
  • Page 142 Turn your phone OFF when in any area with a potentially explosive atmosphere and obey all signs and instructions. Sparks in such areas could cause an explosion or fire resulting in bodily injury or even death. 142 LG-C800 | User Guide...
  • Page 143 Areas with a potentially explosive atmosphere are often, but not always marked clearly. Potential areas may include: fueling areas (such as gasoline stations); below deck on boats; fuel or chemical transfer or storage facilities; vehicles using liquefied petroleum gas (such as propane or butane); areas where the air contains chemicals or particles (such as grain, dust, or metal powders);...
  • Page 144: Fda Consumer Update

    Some studies have suggested that some biological effects may occur, but such findings have not been confirmed by additional research. In some cases, other researchers have had difficulty in reproducing those studies, or in determining the reasons for inconsistent results. 144 LG-C800 | User Guide...
  • Page 145 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. However, the agency has authority to take action if wireless phones are shown to emit Radio Frequency (RF) energy at a level that is hazardous to the...
  • Page 146 RF exposures that people get from these base stations are typically thousands of times lower than those they can get from wireless phones. Base stations are thus not 14 LG-C800 | User Guide...
  • Page 147 the subject of the safety questions discussed in this document. 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 Radio Frequency (RF) energy because of the short distance between the phone and the user’s head.
  • Page 148 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. 148 LG-C800 | User Guide...
  • Page 149 5. What research is needed to decide whether RF exposure from wireless phones poses a health risk? A combination of laboratory studies and epidemiological studies of people actually using wireless phones would provide some of the data that are needed. Lifetime animal exposure studies could be completed in a few years.
  • Page 150 The CRADA will also include a broad assessment of additional research needs in the context of the latest research developments around the world. 150 LG-C800 | User Guide...
  • Page 151 7. How can I find out how much Radio Frequency energy exposure I can get by using my wire- less phone? All phones sold in the United States must comply with Federal Communications Commission (FCC) guidelines that limit Radio Frequency (RF) energy exposures.
  • Page 152 It is measured in watts/kg (or milliwatts/g) of matter. This measurement is used to determine whether a wireless phone complies with safety guidelines. 152 LG-C800 | User Guide...
  • Page 153 9. What steps can I take to reduce my exposure to Radio Frequency energy from my wireless phone? If there is a risk from these products — and at this point we do not know that there is — it is probably very small.
  • Page 154: Medical Equipment

    FDA helped develop a detailed test method to measure Electro Magnetic Interference (EMI) of implanted cardiac pacemakers and defibrillators from wireless telephones. This test method is now part of a standard sponsored by 154 LG-C800 | User Guide...
  • Page 155 the Association for the Advancement of Medical Instrumentation (AAMI). The final draft, a joint effort by the FDA, medical device manufacturers, and many other groups, was completed in late 2000. This standard will allow manufacturers to ensure that cardiac pacemakers and defibrillators are safe from wireless phone EMI.
  • Page 156 Give full attention to driving -- driving safely is your first responsibility; • Use hands-free operation, if available; • Pull off the road and park before making or answering a call if driving conditions or the law require it. 15 LG-C800 | User Guide...
  • Page 157 HAC statement This phone has been tested and rated for use with hearing aids for some of the wireless technologies that it uses. However, there may be some newer wireless technologies used in this phone that have not been tested yet for use with hearing aids. It is important to try the different features of this phone thoroughly and in different locations, using your hearing aid or cochlear implant, to determine if...
  • Page 158 M4 is the better/higher of the two ratings. T-Ratings: Phones rated T3 or T4 meet FCC requirements and are likely to generate less interference to hearing devices than phones that are not labeled. T4 is the better/higher of the two ratings. 158 LG-C800 | User Guide...
  • Page 159 Hearing devices may also be rated. Your hearing device manufacturer or hearing health professional may help you find this rating. Higher ratings mean that the hearing device is relatively immune to interference noise. The hearing aid and wireless phone rating values are then added together. A sum of 5 is considered acceptable for normal use.
  • Page 160 See page 118 for instructions to disable these components. For information about hearing aids and digital wireless phones Wireless Phones and Hearing Aid Accessibility http://www.accesswireless.org/ FCC Hearing Aid Compatibility and Volume Control http://www.fcc.gov/cgb/consumerfacts/hac_wireless. html 10 LG-C800 | User Guide...
  • Page 161: What This Warranty Covers

    (6) The customer shall bear the cost of shipping the product to the Cus- tomer 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 162 LG may choose at its option to use functionally equivalent re-conditioned, refurbished or new units or parts or any units. In addition, LG will not re-install or back-up any data, applications or software that you have added to your phone.

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