LG Electronics USA D300F Cellular/ PCS GSM and Cellular WCDMA Phone with WLAN and Bluetooth User Manual
LG Electronics MobileComm USA, Inc. Cellular/ PCS GSM and Cellular WCDMA Phone with WLAN and Bluetooth Users Manual
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User Guide
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• Screen displays and illustrations may differ
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the software and your service provider. All
information in this document is subject to
change without notice.
• This handset is not suitable for people who
have a visual impairment due to the touch
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Please read this before you start using your phone!
Please check to see whether any problems you encountered with your phone are
described in this section before taking the phone in for service or calling a service
representative.
1. Phone memory
You need to check your phone memory and delete some data, such as applications or
messages, to make more memory available.
To uninstall applications:
1 Touch > App permissions in Privacy&Security.
2 Once all applications appear, scroll to and select the application you want to
uninstall.
3 Touch Uninstall.
2. Optimizing battery life
Extend your battery's life between charges by turning off features that you don't need
to have running constantly in the background. You can monitor how applications and
system resources consume battery power.
Extending your phone's battery life:
• Turn off radio communications when you're not using. If you are not using Wi-Fi,
Bluetooth or GPS, turn them off.
• Reduce screen brightness and set a shorter screen timeout.
• Turn off automatic syncing for Gmail, Calendar, Contacts and other applications.
• Some applications you have downloaded may reduce battery power.
To check the battery power level:
• Touch > Battery in Device.
The battery status (charging or discharging).
Important notice
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3. Before installing an open source application and OS
WARNING
If you install and use an OS other than the one provided by the manufacturer
it may cause your phone to malfunction. In addition, your phone will no longer
be covered by the warranty.
WARNING
To protect your phone and personal data, only download applications
from trusted sources, such as Marketplace. If there are improperly installed
applications on your phone, the phone may not work normally or a serious
error may occur. You must uninstall those applications and all associated data
and settings from the phone.
4. Using an Passcode lock
Set an Passcode lock to secure your phone. Touch > Phone lock from
Privacy&Security > Passcode lock, if Lock Screen is enabled. when enabled, you
need to touch the unlock icon and enter a passcode to unlock the phone's screen and
keys.
5. Using the Hard Reset (Factory reset)
If your phone does not restore to its original condition, use a Hard Reset (Factory Reset)
to initialize it.
• Touch > Device information from Device > More Information > Reset Phone.
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WARNING
If you perform a Hard Reset, all user applications, user data and DRM licenses
will be deleted. Please remember to backup any important data before
performing a Hard Reset.
6. Opening and switching applications
Multi-tasking is easy with FireFox because you can keep more than one application
running at the same time. There is no need to quit an application before opening
another one. Use and switch between several open applications. FireFox manages each
application, stopping and starting them as needed to ensure that idle applications don't
consume resources unnecessarily.
NOTE: For multitasking, press Home key to move to another app
while using an app. This does not stop the previous app running in the
background on the device.
7. Hold your phone upright
Hold your cell phone vertically, as you would a regular phone. Your phone has an
internal antenna. Be careful not to scratch or damage the back of the phone, as this
may affect performance.
When making/receiving calls or sending/receiving data, avoid holding the lower part of
the phone where the antenna is located. Doing so may affect call quality.
8. When the screen freezes
If the screen freezes or the phone does not respond when you try to operate it:
Press and hold the Power/Lock key for 10 seconds to turn your phone off.
If it still does not work, please contact the service center.
Important notice
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Phone overview
Proximity Sensor
Earpiece
Home Key
Return to the Home screen
from any screen.
Power/Lock Key
• Switch your phone on/off
by pressing and holding
this key.
• Short press to lock/unlock
the screen.
NOTE: Proximity sensor
When receiving and making calls, the proximity sensor automatically turns
the backlight off and locks the touch screen by sensing when the phone is
near your ear. This extends battery life and prevents you from unintentionally
activating the touch screen during calls.
WARNING
Placing a heavy object on the phone or sitting on it can damage the LCD and
touch screen functions. Do not cover the LCD proximity sensor with protective
film. This could cause the sensor to malfunction.
Getting to know your phone
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Charger/USB Port
Microphone
Power/Lock Key
Earphone Jack
Volume keys
• In the Home screen: Control ringer volume.
• During a call: Control your earpiece volume.
• When playing a song: Control volume continuously.
Battery cover
Flash
microSD Card slot
SIM card slot
Speaker
Battery
Camera lens
Getting to know your phone
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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.
1 To remove the battery cover, hold the phone firmly in one hand. With your other
hand, lift off the battery cover with your thumbnail as shown in figure.
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Getting to know your phone
2 Slide the SIM card into its slot as shown in the figure. Make sure the gold contact
area on the card is facing downwards.
3 Insert the battery into place by aligning the gold contacts on the phone and the
battery (1) and pressing it down until it clicks into place (2).
4 Align the battery cover over the battery compartment (1) and press it down until it
clicks into place (2).
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Charging the phone
The charger connector is at the bottom of the phone. Insert one end of the charging
cable into the phone and plug the other end into an electrical outlet.
NOTE:
• The battery must be fully charged initially to improve battery lifetime.
• Do not open the battery cover while your phone is charging.
WARNING! Use only LG-approved chargers, batteries, and cables. When
using unapproved chargers or cables, it may cause battery charging slowly
or pop up the message regarding slow charging. Or, unapproved chargers or
cables can cause the battery to explode or damage the device, which are not
covered by the warranty.
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Getting to know your phone
Using the memory card
Turn the phone off before inserting or removing the memory card. Remove the battery
cover. Insert the memory card into the slot. Make sure the gold contact area is facing
downwards.
Locking and unlocking the screen
If you do not use the phone for a while, the screen will be automatically turned off and
locked. This helps to prevent accidental touches and saves battery power.
When you are not using your phone, press the Power/Lock key to lock your
phone.
If there are any programs running when you lock your screen, they may be still running
in Lock mode. It is recommended that you exit all programs before entering Lock mode
to avoid unnecessary charges (e.g. phone calls, web access and data communications).
To wake up your phone, press the Power/Lock key . The Lock screen will
appear. Swipe upwards and touch the unlock icon to unlock the screen.
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Your Home screen
Touch screen tips
Here are some tips on how to navigate on your phone.
Tap or touch – A single finger tap selects items, links, shortcuts and letters on the
on-screen keyboard.
Touch and hold – Touch and hold an item on the screen by touching it and not lifting
your finger until an action occurs.
Drag – Touch and hold an item for a moment and then, without lifting your finger, move
your finger on the screen until you reach the target position. You can drag items on the
Home screen to reposition them.
Swipe or slide – To swipe or slide, quickly move your finger across the surface of the
screen, without pausing when you first touch it (so you don't drag an item instead). For
example, you can slide the screen up or down to scroll through a list or browse through
the different Home screens by swiping from left to right (and vice versa).
Double-tap – Double-tap to zoom on a webpage or a map. For example, quickly
double-tap a section of a webpage to adjust that section to fit the width of the screen.
You can also double-tap to zoom in and out when taking a picture (using the Camera),
and when using Maps.
Pinch-to-Zoom – Use your index finger and thumb in a pinching or spreading motion
to zoom in or out when using the browser, Maps or when browsing pictures.
Rotate the screen – From many applications and menus, the orientation of the screen
adjusts to the device's physical orientation.
NOTE:
• To select an item, touch the center of the icon.
• Do not press too hard; the touch screen is sensitive enough to pick up a
light, yet firm touch.
• Use the tip of your finger to touch the option you want. Be careful not to
touch any other keys.
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Home screen
Simply swipe left to see all installed apps; swipe right to explore and install new apps.
NOTE: Some screen images may be different depending on your phone
provider.
On your Home screen, you can view menu icons at the bottom of the screen. Menu
icons provide easy and one-touch access to the functions you use the most.
Touch the Phone icon to bring up the touch screen dialpad to make a call.
Touch the Contacts icon to open your contacts.
Touch the Messaging icon to access the messaging menu. This is where you can
create a new message.
Customizing the Home screen
You can customize your Home screen by wallpapers.
To set wallpapers on your Home screen:
1 Touch and hold the empty part of the Home screen.
Or swipe left in the Home screen to find the Settings app. And touch Settings >
Display > Wallpaper.
2 Touch Wallpaper, Gallery, or Camera to select the new wallpaper you wish to set.
Returning to recently-used applications
1 Press and hold the Home key. The screen displays a pop-up containing the icons of
applications you used recently.
2 Touch an icon to open the application.
Your Home screen
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Notifications
Notifications alert you to the arrival of new messages, calendar events, and alarms, as
well as to ongoing events, such as video downloads.
From the notifications panel, you can view your phone's current status and pending
notifications.
When a notification arrives, its icon appears at the top of the screen. Icons for pending
notifications appear on the left, and system icons showing things like Wi-Fi or bat tery
strength on the right.
NOTE: The available options may vary depending on the region or service
provider.
Pending
notifications
Bluetooth, Wi-Fi &
battery status
Swipe down for notifications & settings
Swipe down from the status bar to open the notifications panel. To close the
notifications panel, swipe up the bar that is at the bottom of the screen.
NOTE: The available options may vary depending on the region or service
provider.
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Your Home screen
Quick Settings
Use Quick Settings to easily toggle function settings like Wi-Fi, 3G, Bluetooth, Airplane
mode, and Settings. For Quick Set tings, swipe down from the status bar to open the
notifications panel and swipe or touch for you desired setting.
Indicator icons on the Status Bar
Indicator icons appear on the status bar at the top of the screen to report missed calls,
new messages, calendar events, device status and more.
The icons displayed at the top of the screen provide information about the status of the
device. The icons listed in the table below are some of the most common ones.
Icon Description Icon Description
No SIM card Ringer is silenced
No signal Vibrate mode
Airplane mode Battery fully charged
Connected to a Wi-Fi network Battery is charging
Wired headset
Phone is connected to PC via
USB cable or USB tethering is
active
Bluetooth is on Portable Wi-Fi hotspot is active
Alarm is set
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NOTE: The icons location in the status bar may differ according to the
function or service.
On-screen keyboard
You can enter text using the on-screen keyboard. The on-screen keyboard appears
automatically on the screen when you need to enter text. To manually display the
keyboard, simply touch a text field where you want to enter text.
Using the keypad & entering text
Tap once to capitalize the next letter you type. Double-tap for all caps.
Tap to switch to the numbers and symbols keyboard. You can then touch to
find more.
Tap to enter a space.
Tap to create a new line in the message field.
Tap to delete the previous character.
Long Press on key to open special characters.
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Connecting to Networks and Devices
Wi-Fi
With Wi-Fi, you can use high-speed Internet access within the coverage of the wireless
access point (AP). Enjoy wireless Internet using Wi-Fi, without extra charges.
Connecting to Wi-Fi networks
To use Wi-Fi on your phone, you need to access a wireless access point or 'hotspot'.
Some access points are open and you can simply connect to them. Others are hidden
or use security features, you must configure your phone to be able to connect to them.
Turn off Wi-Fi when you're not using it to extend the life of your battery.
NOTE: If you are out of the Wi-Fi zone or have set Wi-Fi to OFF, additional
charges may be applied by your mobile operator for mobile data use.
Turning Wi-Fi on and connecting to a Wi-Fi network
1 Touch Settings > Wi-Fi from the Network & Connectivity.
2 Set Wi-Fi to on and start scanning for available Wi-Fi networks.
3 Tap the Wi-Fi menu again to see a list of active and in-range Wi-Fi networks.
• Secured networks are indicated by a lock icon.
4 Touch a network to connect to it.
• If the network is secured, you are prompted to enter a password.
(Ask your network administrator for details)
5 The status bar displays icons that indicate Wi-Fi status.
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Bluetooth
You can use Bluetooth to send data by running a corresponding application, but not
from the Bluetooth menu as on most other mobile phones.
NOTE:
• LG is not responsible for the loss, interception or misuse of data sent or
received via the Bluetooth wireless feature.
• Always ensure that you share and receive data with devices that are trusted
and properly secured. If there are obstacles between the devices, the
operating distance may be reduced.
• Some devices, especially those that are not tested or approved by Bluetooth
SIG, may be incompatible with your device.
• When the Bluetooth headset is connected, the music doesn't come out.
Because LG-D300f doesn't support A2DP.
Turning on Bluetooth and pairing up your phone with a Bluetooth device
You must pair your device with another device before you connect to it.
1 Touch Settings > Bluetooth to on from the Network & Connectivity.
2 Tap the Bluetooth menu again. You will see the option to make your phone visible
and option to search devices. Now tap Search for devices to view the devices in
the Bluetooth Range.
3 Choose the device you want to pair with from the list.
Once the paring is successful, your device will connect to the other device.
NOTE: Some devices, especially headsets or hands-free car kits, may have a
fixed Bluetooth PIN, such as 0000. If the other device has a PIN, you will be
asked to enter it.
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Send data using the Bluetooth wireless feature
1 Open the appropriate application and select the file or item you want to share.
2 Select the option for sending data via Bluetooth.
NOTE: The method for selecting an option may vary by data type.
3 Search for and pair with a Bluetooth-enabled device.
Receive data using the Bluetooth wireless feature
1 Touch Settings > Bluetooth to on and touch Visible to all to be visible on other
devices.
2 Select Transfer to confirm that you are willing to receive data from the device.
Sharing your phone's data connection
USB tethering and Wi-Fi hotspot are great features when there are no wireless
connections available. You can share your phone's mobile data connection with a
single computer via a USB cable (USB tethering). You can also share your phone's data
connection with more than one device at a time by turning your phone into a Wi-Fi
hotspot.
When your phone is sharing its data connection, an icon appears in the status bar and
as an ongoing notification in the notifications drawer.
To change Wi-Fi hotspot settings
1 Touch Settings > Internet sharing from the Network & Connectivity > choose
options that you want to adjust.
Connecting to Networks and Devices
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To rename or secure your hotspot
You can change the name of your phone's Wi-Fi network name (SSID) and secure its
Wi-Fi network.
1 On the Home screen, touch Settings.
2 Touch Internet sharing from the Network & Connectivity.
3 Ensure that Wi-Fi hotspot is unchecked.
4 Touch Hotspot settings.
• You can change the Network SSID (name) that other computers see when
scanning for Wi-Fi networks.
• You can also touch the Security menu to configure the network with password.
5 Touch OK.
ATTENTION! If you set the security option as Open, you cannot prevent
unauthorised usage of online services by other people and additional charges
may be incurred. To avoid unauthorized usage, you are advised to keep the
security option active.
PC connections with a USB cable
Learn to connect your device to a PC with a USB cable in USB connection modes.
1 Connect your phone to a PC using a USB cable.
2 Touch Settings > Enable USB storage from Storage.
3 You can now view the mass storage content on your PC and transfer the files.
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Calls
Making a call
1 Touch to open the keypad.
2 Enter the number using the keypad. To delete a digit, touch the .
3 Touch to make a call.
4 To end a call, touch the End icon .
TIP! To enter “+” to make international calls, touch and hold .
Calling your contacts
1 Touch to open your contacts.
2 Scroll through the contact list or enter the first few letters of the contact you want to
call by touching Search.
3 In the list, touch to make the call.
Answering and rejecting a call
When you receive a call in Lock state, touch the to answer the call.
Touch the to reject the call.
Adjusting the in-call volume
To adjust the in-call volume during a call, use the Volume up and down keys on the left-
hand side of the phone.
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Viewing your call logs
On the Home screen, touch and choose the Call log tab .
View a complete list of all dialled, received and missed calls.
TIP!
• Touch , then touch Select All to select all the recorded items. And touch
Delete to delete all items.
Call settings
You can configure phone call settings such as call forwarding, as well as other special
features offered by your carrier.
1 On the Home screen, touch Settings .
2 Tap Call Settings from the Network & Connectivity and choose the options that you
wish to adjust.
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Contacts
Searching for a contact
On the Home screen
1 Touch to open your contacts.
2 Touch Search and enter the contact name using the keyboard.
Adding a new contact
1 Touch , enter the new contact's number, then touch > Create new
contact.
2 If you want to add a picture to the new contact, touch the Add Picture.
Choose from Gallery or Camera.
3 Select the contact type by touching .
4 Touch a category of contact information and enter the details about your contact.
5 Touch Done.
Favorite contacts
You can classify frequently called contacts as favorites.
Adding a contact to your favorites
1 Touch to open your contacts.
2 Touch a contact to view its details.
3 Touch the star to the bottom. The star will turn black color.
Removing a contact from your favorites list
1 Touch to open your contacts.
2 Touch the tab, and choose a contact to view its details.
3 Touch the black color star to the bottom. The star turns white color and the contact
is removed from your favorites.
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Your phone combines SMS and MMS into one intuitive, easy-to-use menu.
Sending a message
1 Touch on the Home screen and touch to open a new message.
2 Enter a contact name or contact number in the To field. As you enter the contact
name, matching contacts will appear. You can touch a suggested recipient. You can
add more than one contact.
NOTE: You will be charged for a text message for every person you send the
message to.
3 Touch the 'Message' field and begin composing your message.
TIP! You can touch the icon to attach the file you want to share to your
message.
4 Touch Send to send your message.
5 Responses will appear on the screen. As you view and send additional messages, a
message thread is created.
WARNING
• The 160-character limit may vary from country to country, depending on the
language and how the SMS is coded.
• If an image, video or audio file is added to an SMS message, it is automatically
converted into an MMS message and you are charged accordingly.
Threaded box
Unread messages (SMS, MMS) are located on the top.
And the others exchanged with another party can be displayed in chronological order so
that you can conveniently see an overview of your conversation.
Messaging
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You can use the E-mail application to read emails from services like Gmail. The E-mail
application supports the following account types: IMAP or ActiveSync.
Your service provider or system administrator can provide you with the account settings
you need.
Managing an email account
The first time you open the E-Mail application, a set-up wizard opens to help you to set
up an email account.
After the initial set-up, E-mail displays the contents of your inbox. If you have added
more than one account, you can switch among accounts.
To add another email account
• Touch E-Mail > Touch > Touch > Add account.
To delete an email account
• Touch E-Mail > Touch > Touch and touch the account you want to delete >
Delete account > Delete.
Composing and sending email
To compose and send a message
1 While in the E-Mail application, touch the .
2 Enter an address for the message's intended recipient. As you enter text, matching
addresses will be proposed from your Contacts. Separate multiple addresses using
semicolons.
3 Touch the Cc/Bcc field to add a Cc/Bcc and Touch to attach files, if required.
4 Enter the text of the message.
5 Touch .
If you aren't connected to a network, for example, if you're working in airplane mode,
the messages that you send will be stored in your Outbox folder until you connect to
a network again.
E-Mail
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To open the Camera application, tap Camera on the Home screen.
Getting to know the viewfinder
Flash – Automatically turns on the flash when taking a photo in a dark place.
Video mode – Touch this icon to switch to video mode.
Capture – Takes a photo.
Gallery – Touch to view the last photo you captured. This enables you to access
your gallery and view saved photos within camera mode.
NOTE: The memory capacity may differ depending on the shooting scene or
shooting conditions.
Taking a quick photo
1 Open the Camera application.
2 Holding the phone horizontally, point the lens towards the subject you want to
photograph.
3 Touch to capture the photo.
Camera
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Camera
Once you've taken a photo
Touch to view the last photo you captured.
Touch to take another photo immediately.
Touch to send your photo to others or share it via social network services.
Touch to delete the photo.
TIP! If you have an SNS account and set it up on your phone, you can share
your photo with your SNS community.
NOTE: Additional charges may apply when MMS messages are downloaded
while roaming.
Viewing your saved photos
You can access your saved photos when in camera mode. Just tap the Gallery icon
and your Gallery will be displayed.
• To view more photos, scroll down or up.
• To zoom in or out, double-tap the screen or place two fingers and spread them apart
(move your fingers closer together to zoom out).
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Getting to know the viewfinder
Flash – Allows you to turn on the flash when recording a video in dark conditions.
Camera mode – Touch this icon to switch to camera mode.
Record – Starts recording.
Gallery – Touch to view the last video you recorded. This enables you to access your
gallery and view your saved videos from within video mode.
Recording a quick video
1 Open the Camera application and touch the Video mode button.
2 Hold your phone, point the lens towards the subject you wish to capture in your
video.
3 Touch once to start recording.
4 Touch on the screen to stop recording.
Video camera
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Video camera
After recording a video
Touch to view the last video you took.
Touch to record another video immediately.
Touch to send your video to others via Bluetooth.
Touch to delete the video.
NOTE: Additional charges may apply when MMS messages are downloaded
while roaming.
Watching your saved videos
1 In the viewfinder, tap .
2 Your Gallery will appear on the screen.
3 Tap a video to play it.
Adjusting the volume when viewing a video
To adjust the volume of a video while it is playing, use the volume keys on the left side
of the phone.
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Multimedia
Gallery
You can store multimedia files in internal memory for easy access to all your multimedia
files. Use this application to view multimedia files like pictures and videos.
1 Touch Gallery in the home Screen.
NOTE:
• Some file formats are not supported, depending on the software installed on
the device.
• Some files may not play properly, depending on how they are encoded.
Viewing pictures
Pictures are displayed by creation date in a folder. Select a picture to view it full screen.
Scroll down or up to view the next or previous image.
Zooming in and out
Use one of the following methods to zoom in on an image:
• Double-tap anywhere to zoom in.
• Spread two fingers apart on any place to zoom in. Pinch to zoom out, or double-tap
to return.
Playing videos
Video files show the icon in the preview. Select a video to watch it and tap .
The Videos application will launch.
Editing photos
When viewing an photo, tap and use the advanced editing options.
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Multimedia
Deleting images
Use one of the following methods:
• In a gallery, select photos/videos, tap and then tap on OK.
• When viewing a photo/Video, tap .
Setting as wallpaper
When viewing a photo, touch > Wallpaper to set the image as wallpaper or to
assign it to a contact.
NOTE:
• Some file formats are not supported, depending on the device software.
• If the file size exceeds the available memory, an error can occur when you
open files.
Videos
Your phone has a built-in video player that lets you play all of your favorite videos. To
access the video player, touch Video on the Home screen.
Playing a video
1 Touch Video .
2 Select the video you want to play.
Touch to pause video playback.
Touch to resume video playback.
To change the volume while watching a video, press the up and down volume keys on
the left-hand side of the phone.
Touch at the bottom of the screen. The Delete and Share options will be displayed.
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Music
Your phone has a built-in music player that lets you play all your favorite tracks. To
access the music player, touch Music on the Home screen.
Playing a song
1 Touch Music .
2 Touch Songs.
3 Select the song you want to play.
Touch to set shuffle mode.
Touch to set repeat mode.
Touch to pause playback.
Touch to resume playback.
Touch to skip to the next track on the album or in the playlist.
Touch to go back to the beginning of the song. Touch twice to return to the
previous song.
Touch to set the favourites.
To change the volume while listening to music, press the up and down volume keys on
the left-hand side of the phone.
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Multimedia
NOTE:
• Some file formats are not supported, depending on the device software.
• If the file size exceeds the available memory, an error can occur when you
open files.
• Music file copyrights may be protected by international treaties and national
copyright laws.
• Therefore, it may be necessary to obtain permission or a licence to
reproduce or copy music.
In some countries, national laws prohibit private copying of copyrighted
material. Before downloading or copying the file, check the national laws of
the relevant country concerning the use of such material.
FM radio
Your LG-D300f has a built-in FM Radio so you can tune in to your favorite stations and
listen on the go.
NOTE: You need to use your headphones to listen to the radio. Insert it into
the headphone jack.
Searching for stations
You can tune in to radio stations by searching for them manually.
Tuning in automatically
1 On the Home screen, touch FM Radio.
2 Touch or to scan to the previous or next station.
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NOTE: To improve radio reception, extend the headset cord as this also
functions as the radio antenna.
If you connect a headset not specifically made for radio reception, radio
reception may be poor.
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Utilities
Setting your alarm
1 Touch Clock on the Home Screen.
2 Touch to create a new alarm.
3 After you set the alarm, your phone lets you know how much time is left before the
alarm will go off.
4 Set Label, Repeat, Sound, and Snooze. Touch Done.
NOTE: To change alarm settings in the alarm list screen, touch the Alarm list
at the bottom below the clock.
Using your calculator
1 Touch Calculator.
2 Touch the number keys to enter numbers.
3 For simple calculations, touch the function you want to perform (+, –, x or ÷)
followed by =.
Adding an event to your calendar
1 Touch Calendar on the Home Screen.
2 On the screen, you can find the different view types for the Calendar (Month, Week,
Day).
3 Tap on the date for which you wish to add an event and touch .
4 Touch Title and enter the event title.
5 Touch Where? and enter the location. Check the date and enter the time you wish
your event to start and finish.
6 If you wish to add a note to your event, touch Notes and enter the details.
7 Touch Save to save the event in the calendar.
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Browser
Use this application to browse the Internet. Browser gives you a fast, full-color world of
games, music, news, sports, entertainment and much more, right on your mobile phone
wherever you are and whatever you enjoy.
NOTE: Additional charges apply when connecting to these services and
downloading content. Check data charges with your network provider.
1 Touch Browser .
Using the Browser toolbar
Touch to go back one page.
Touch to go forward one page, to the page you connected to after the
current one. This is the opposite of what happens when you touch the Back
key, which takes you to the previous page.
Touch to open a new browser tab or to switch between tabs.
Touch to access bookmarks.
Viewing webpages
Tap the address field, enter the web address and tap .
Opening a page
To go to new page, tap > .
To go to another webpage, tap , scroll up or down, and tap the page to select it.
Browser
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Bookmarks
To bookmark the current webpage, touch .
To open a bookmarked webpage, tap address field and select Bookmarks.
History
Tap address field > History to open a webpage from the list of recently-visited
webpages. To clear the history, tap > tap > Clear browsing history in the
Privacy & Security.
Browser
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Settings
Access the Settings menu
1 On the Home screen, touch .
2 Select a setting category and select an option.
Network & Connectivity
< Airplane mode >
After switching to airplane mode, all wireless connections are disabled.
< Geolocation >
If you select Geolocation, your phone determines your location to street-level accuracy.
< Wi-Fi >
Wi-Fi – Turns on Wi-Fi to connect to available Wi-Fi networks.
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 phone in the router.
You can find the MAC address in the following user interface:
Settings > Wi-Fi > Manage networks on the Advanced settings > MAC
address.
< Call settings >
Configure phone call settings such as call forwarding and other special features offered
by your carrier.
< Cellular & Data >
Touch Cellular&Data in Settings to configure network operator, data settings, message
settings and A-GPS settings.
< Bluetooth >
Turn the Bluetooth wireless feature on or off to use Bluetooth.
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Settings
< Internet sharing >
Allows you to share mobile network via Wi-Fi and you can configure Internet sharing
settings.
Personalization
< Sound >
Vibrate – Allows you to set your default incoming call vibration.
Volume – Manage the volume of Phone Ringer & Notification and Alarm.
Tones – Allows you to set your default incoming call ringtone and alert tone.
Other sounds – Allows you to set the phone tones.
< Display >
Wallpaper – Change the wallpaper for the Home Screen and Lock Screen.
Brightness – Adjust the screen brightness.
Screen timeout – Set the time for screen timeout.
< Notifications >
Select option to configure how notifications should be presented.
< Date & Time >
You can use these settings to set your own time and time zone rather than obtaining
the current time from the mobile network.
< Language >
Use the Language settings to select the language for the system on your phone.
< Keyboard >
You can select Vibration, Click sound, Auto correction, Word suggestion and Keyboard
layouts for the on screen keyboard.
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Privacy & Security
< Phone lock >
Set a screen lock to secure your phone by passcode.
< SIM security >
Set SIM card lock to secure your SIM.
< App permissions >
You can manage Geolocation related permissions and uninstall app.
< Do Not Track >
Do Not Track let you tell websites you don't want your browsing behavior tracked.
Storage
< Enable USB storage >
Touch Enable USB storage to enable or disable USB storage. You can check Enable to
connect the phone to your computer via a USB cable.
< USB Autorun Mode >
Touch Checking PC Driver to enable. If PC driver is not installed, it will be automatically
installed.
< Application storage >
View the internal storage usage except for media file.
< Media storage >
View the internal and the SD card storage usage. You can see storage usage for media
file.
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Settings
Device
< Device information >
View legal information and check your phone status and software version.
< Battery >
Manage the battery and check the power saving items.
< Improve Firefox OS >
< Help >
You can get help on how to use the device.
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LG Mobile phone software update from the Internet
For more information about using this function, please visit http://update.lgmobile.com
or http://www.lg.com/common/index.jsp select your country and language.
This feature allows you to conveniently update the firmware on your phone to a newer
version from the Internet without needing to visit a service center. This feature will only
be available if and when LG makes a newer firmware version available for your device.
Because the mobile phone firmware update requires the user's full attention for the
duration of the update process, please make sure you check all instructions and notes
that appear at each step before proceeding. Please note that removing the USB data
cable during the upgrade may seriously damage your mobile phone.
NOTE: LG reserves the right to make firmware updates available only for
selected models at its own discretion and does not guarantee the availability
of the newer version of the firmware for all handset models.
LG Mobile Phone software update via Over-the-Air (OTA)
This feature allows you to conveniently update your phone's software to a newer
version via OTA, without connecting using a USB data cable. This feature will only be
available if and when LG makes a newer firmware version available for your device.
You should first check the software version on your mobile phone: Settings > Device
information > Check for updates in the Software updates.
NOTE: Your personal data from internal phone storage—including information
about your Google account and any other accounts, your system/application data
and settings, any downloaded applications and your DRM licence—might be lost
in the process of updating your phone's software. Therefore, LG recommends that
you back up your personal data before updating your phone's software. LG does
not take responsibility for any loss of personal data.
NOTE: This feature depends on your network service provider, region and country.
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About this user guide
• Before using your device, please carefully read this manual. This will ensure that you
use your phone safely and correctly.
• Some of the images and screenshots provided in this guide may appear differently on
your phone.
• Your content may differ from the final product or from software supplied by service
providers or carriers. This content may be subject to change without prior notice. For
the latest version of this manual, please visit the LG website at www.lg.com.
• Your phone's applications and their functions may vary by country, region or hardware
specifications. LG cannot be held liable for any performance issues resulting from the
use of applications developed by providers other than LG.
• LG cannot be held liable for performance or incompatibility issues resulting from
edited registry settings being edited or operating system software being modified. Any
attempt to customize your operating system may cause the device or its applications
to not work as they should.
• Software, audio, wallpaper, images and other media supplied with your device are
licensed for limited use. If you extract and use these materials for commercial or
other purposes is, you may be infringing copyright laws. As a user, you are fully are
entirely responsible for the illegal use of media.
• Additional charges may be applied for data services, such as messaging, uploading
and downloading, auto-syncing or using location services. To avoid additional charges,
select a data plan to is suitable for your needs. Contact your service provider to obtain
additional details.
Trademarks
• LG and the LG logo are registered trademarks of LG Electronics.
• All other trademarks and copyrights are the property of their respective owners.
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These accessories are available for use with the your phone. (Items described below
may be optional.)
Travel adaptor Battery
Stereo headset Data cable
Quick Start Guide
NOTE:
• Always use genuine LG accessories.
• Failure to do this may void your warranty.
• Accessories may vary in different regions.
Accessories
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Troubleshooting
This chapter lists some problems you might encounter when using your phone. Some
problems require you to call your service provider, but most are easy to fix yourself.
Message Possible causes Possible corrective measures
SIM error
There is no SIM card
in the phone or it is
inserted incorrectly.
Make sure that the SIM card is
correctly inserted.
No network
connection/
Dropped network
Signal is weak or you
are outside the carrier
network.
Move toward a window or into
an open area. Check the network
operator coverage map.
Operator applied new
services.
Check whether the SIM card is more
than 6~12 months old. If so, change
your SIM at your network provider's
nearest branch. Contact your service
provider.
Codes do not
match
To change a security
code, you will need to
confirm the new code
by re-entering it. If you forget the code, contact your
service provider.
The two codes you
have entered do not
match.
No applications
can be set
Not supported by
service provider or
registration required.
Contact your service provider.
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Message Possible causes Possible corrective measures
Calls not
available
Dialling error New network not authorized.
New SIM card
inserted. Check for new restrictions.
Pre-paid charge limit
reached.
Contact service provider or reset
limit with PIN2.
Phone cannot be
switched on
On/Off key pressed
too briefly.
Press the On/Off key for at least two
seconds.
Battery is not
charged.
Charge battery. Check the charging
indicator on the display.
Charging error
Battery is not
charged. Charge battery.
Outside temperature
is too hot or cold.
Make sure phone is charging at a
normal temperature.
Contact problem Check the charger and its
connection to the phone.
No voltage Plug the charger into a different
socket.
Charger defective Replace the charger.
Wrong charger Use only original LG accessories.
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Troubleshooting
Message Possible causes Possible corrective measures
Number not
allowed
The Fixed dialling
number function
is on.
Check the Settings menu and turn
the function off.
Impossible to
receive / send
SMS & photos
Memory full Delete some messages from your
phone.
Files do not open Unsupported file
format Check the supported file formats.
The screen does
not turn on when
I receive a call.
Proximity sensor
problem
If you use a protection tape or case,
make sure it has not covered the
area around the proximity sensor.
Make sure that the area around the
proximity sensor is clean.
No sound Vibration mode
Check the settings status in the
sound menu to make sure you are
not in vibration or silent mode.
Hangs up or
freezes
Intermittent software
problem
Try to perform a software update via
the website.
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