LG Electronics USA LG320G Cellular/PCS GSM Phone User Manual LG300G Eng 1023

LG Electronics USA Cellular/PCS GSM Phone LG300G Eng 1023

Users Manual

Part 15.21 statement" Change or Modifications that are not expressly approved by the manufacturer could void the user's authority to operate the equipment. “Part 15.105 statement This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a class B digitaldevice, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmfulinterference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference willnot occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures:- Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.- Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.- Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that towhich the receiver is connected.- Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.
Part 15 Class B ComplianceThis device and its accessories comply with part15 of FCC rules.Operation is subject to the following two conditions:(1) This device & its accessories may not cause harmful interference.(2) This device & its accessories must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.Body-worn OperationThis device has been tested for typical body-worn operations with the distance of 0.79inches (2.0cm) from the user’s body. To comply with FCC RF exposure requirements, a minimum separation distance of 0.79inches(2.0cm) must be maintained from the user's body.Additionally, Belt clips, holsters & other body-worn accessories may not containmetallic components.
5When you enter this menu a calendarwill be displayed. The square cursor isused to locate a particular day. Theorange colored date indicatesschedule(s) on for that day. This functionhelps to remind you of the schedule. Thephone will sound an alarm tone if it hasbeen set for a specific schedule item.For changing the day, month, and year.]View: Allows you to view the selectedschedule.]Delete: Allows you to delete theselected schedule.]New Schedule: You can edit amaximum of 30 characters and createup to 30 notes.]Edit: Allows you to edit the selectedschedule.]Calendar: Allows you to consult thecalendar.]Scheduler Tone: The phone can soundan alarm tone when the scheduleddate for an event has been reachedwith this option.]All Schedules: Shows the notes thatare set for all days. Use the up/downnavigation keys to browse through thenote lists. You can use the menu bypress the right soft key [Options].]Go to Date: Allows you to jump to aspecific date.]Delete Old: Delete the past scheduleevent that has already been notified.]Delete All: Delete all schedules. Youare asked to confirm your action.CalendarKeyDescriptionup/down navigation key Weeklyleft/right navigation key Dailykey / key Yearlykey/ keyMonthlykey Today
6Contact ListMenu 2.1This menu allows you to save andmanage contact address information.The Contact List functions allow you toadd a new address or search savedcontact addresses by name.New ContactMenu 2.2This menu allows you to add a newcontact address. You can input contactaddress information including name,phone numbers, email addresses, groupinformation items, and memos.Caller GroupsMenu 2.31. Every Group list will be displayed:Family, VIP, Friends, Colleague,Group 1, Group 2, No Group.2. Select the Group name that you wantto manage by pressing the right softkey [Options].3. You will see the following submenusunder the predefined groups exceptfor the No Group group.• Members List: Allows you to see themember list in the group.• Group Ringtone: Allows you toselect the ringtone to be used whenyou receive a voice phone call from aperson in the group.• Group Icon: Allows you to select thegraphic icon to be displayed on thegroup of Group List.• Add Member: Allows you to add themember to the group.• Remove Member: Allows you todelete the member in the group.• Rename: Allows you to assign aname to the group.Speed Dial ListMenu 2.4This menu allows you to configure thespeed dial numbers. You can select anumber as a speed dial from 2 to 9. Youcan configure speed dial numbers forany of the 8 numbers for a specificcontact address.Address Book
7Copy All ContactsMenu 2.5This menu allows you to copy all of theinformation from your SmartChip, e.g.name, handset number, etc., to yourhandset vice versa. If a name isduplicated during the copying operation,the information is also duplicated.]SmartChip to Handset: You can copythe entry from the SmartChip card tothe handset memory.]Handset to SmartChip: You can copythe entry from the handset memory tothe SmartChip card (not all the datawill be copied).Delete All ContactsMenu 2.6You can delete all entries in theSmartChip and the Handset.Press the [END] key to return tostandby mode.My Business CardMenu 2.7This feature allows you to create yourown name card. You can key in theName, Mobile number, Office number,Fax number and E-mail address.]Edit: Allows you to write a newmessage or edit the selected namecard.]Send Via Text Message: Sends theselected name card by SMS.]Delete: Allows you to delete theselected name card.My NumbersMenu 2.8Allows you to display your phonenumber in the SmartChip card.Address Book
8Games
9Set the alarm to ring at a specific time. Inthe Set Alarm Clock menu, the followingoptions are available:On: Set the time(hour and minute) foractivating the alarm.1. Enter the menu.2. Select [On] by pressing the right/leftnavigation keys.3. If you want to set the time foractivating the alarm, press the downnavigation key.4. Enter the required time, press thedown navigation key.5. The following options are available.• Once: The alarm rings only once andis then deactivated.• Daily: The alarm rings every day atthe same time.• Mon ~ Fri: The alarm rings everyweek on the same day and at thesame time.• Sat ~ Sun: The alarm rings everymonth on the same day and at thesame time.6. Allows you to select the alarm melodyby using the right/left navigation keys.7. Press the right soft key [Save].Off: Cancel the alarm setting.nNoticeIf this option is set to On, the alarm willring at the specified time, even when thephone is switched off.To stop the alarm when it rings, press theright soft key[Quit].Alarm Clock
10New MessageMenu 5.1You can write and edit text messages ofup to 913 characters.1. Type in a message using key presses.For details on how to enter text, referto page 22 (Entering Text).2. After completing the message selectthe required option by pressing theright soft key [Options].The following options are available.]Send: Enter the phone number orselect the number from the addressbook.]Insert• Symbol: You can insert symbolsranging from sentence notes toemoticons. Select the one you wantby navigating the left/soft keys.• Picture: You can select a graphicimage by using the left/rightnavigation keys. You can preview theselected picture by pressing thecenter key [View]. If you press[Cancel] on the right key, it allows youto go back to the previous screen.(There is no picture on the phonethat is pre-installed)• Animation: You can attach ananimation in a message can be donethrough EMS(Enhanced MessagingService).• Audio: You can insert variousringtones.• Text Template: You can easily insertthe frequently used sentences in thetext message.• Contact: You can browse one of yourcontacts and insert it.• Business Card: Input your ownbusiness card created in (Menu 2.7.2).For further details, see page 35.]Save to Drafts: Saves the selectedslide to draft.]Set T9: You can set on and off for theT9 input mode.]Clear Text: Deletes the writtenmessage.]Cancel: Exit the text editor.Messaging
11InboxMenu 5.2You will be alerted when you receive amessage. They will be stored in theInbox.In the Inbox, you can identify eachmessage by icons.The following [Options] are available inthe Inbox list.]View: You can view the receivedmessages.]Delete: Deletes the selected messagefrom the Inbox.]Reply: Allows you to reply to thesender of the selected message.]Forward: Forwards a received messageto other recipients. After recipients areentered, the message can beforwarded.]Return Call: Call back the sender.]Delete All Read: Deletes all messagesthat you have read in the list.]Delete All- Text Messages: Deletes only textmessages in the list.- Download Messages: Deletes onlydownloaded messages in the list.- All Messages: Deletes all messages inthe list.DraftsMenu 5.3You can view the messages saved as adraft. The draft messages are listed withthe date and time of when the messageswere saved.The following [Options] are available.]Edit: Modifies the message youchoose.]Delete: Deletes the message youchoose.]Delete All: Deletes all messages in thefolder.Messaging
OutboxMenu 5.4If the message transmission fails, you cansave the message in the Outbox.The following [Options] are available inthe Outbox list.]View: View the message you choose.]Delete: Deletes the message youchoose.]Edit: Allows you to edit the selectedmessage.]Delete All: Deletes all messages in thefolder.SentMenu 5.5This menu allows you to save the sentsuccessfully messages. For sent messagesyou can see the delivery status.The following [Options] are available inthe Sent list.]View: View the selected message fromthe Sent list. ]Delete: Deletes the selected messagefrom the Sent list.]Forward: Forwards the currentmessage to other recipients.]Delete All: Deletes all messages in thefolder.VoicemailMenu 5.6This menu provides you with a quick wayof accessing your voice mailbox (ifprovided by your network).Before using this feature, you must enterthe voice server number obtained fromyour service provider.This may already be available; to check thevoicemail, press and hold the key.When new voicemail is received, thesymbol will be displayed on the screen.nNotePlease check with your network serviceprovider for details of their service in orderto configure the handset accordingly.Messaging12
TemplatesMenu 5.7There are 6 predefined messages in thelist. You can view and edit the templatemessages or create new messages. Text Templates (Menu 5.7.1)• Please call me back• I’m late. I will be there at• Where are you now?• I’m on the way.• Urgent! Please contact.• I love youThe following [Options] are available.]View: Allows you to view the selectedtemplate message.]Edit: Allows you to write a newmessage or edit the selected templatemessage.]Send Via Text Message: Allows you tosend the selected template messagevia SMS.]Delete: Allows you to delete theselected template message.]New Template: Use this to create newtemplate.]Delete All: Deletes all messages in thefolder. My Business Card (Menu 5.7.2)This feature allows you to create yourown name card. You can key in theName, Mobile number, Office number,Fax number and E-mail address.]Edit: Allows you to write a newmessage or edit the selected namecard.]Send Via Text Message: Sends theselected name card by SMS.]Delete: Allows you to delete theselected name card.Message SettingsMenu 5.8Text Message (Menu 5.8.1)]Message Center Number: If you wantto send a text message, you can receivethe address of the SMS center throughthis menu.]Email Gateway: You can send the textmessage to an Email Address via thisgateway.13Messaging
]Subject: You can enter the SMSSubject when this menu is on.]Bearer Setting: You can select GSM orGPRS. Contact your network operatoror service provider for informationrelated to setting a selected bearer,pricing and connection speed.Voicemail Number (Menu 5.8.2)Allows you to change the voicemailserver number, if necessary.nNoteVoice Mail is a network feature. Pleasecontact your service provider for furtherdetails.Messaging14
You can check the record of missed,received, and dialed calls only if thenetwork supports the Calling LineIdentification (CLI) within the servicearea.The number and name (if available) aredisplayed together with the date andtime of the call. You can also view calltimes.Missed CallsMenu 6.1• View the number, if available, and call itor save it in the Address Book• Enter a new name for the number andsave both in the Address Book• Send a message by this number• Delete the call from the listDialed Ca llsMenu 6.2• View the number, if available, and call itor save it in the Address Book• Enter new name for the number andsave both in the Address Book• Send a message by this number• Delete the call from the listReceived CallsMenu 6.3• View the number, if available, and call itor save it in the Address Book• Enter a new name for the number andsave both in the Address Book• Send a message by this number• Delete the call from the listAll CallsMenu 6.4Allows you to view all of missed,received, and dialed call records.Call DurationMenu 6.5This allows you to view the duration ofthe incoming and outgoing calls. You canalso reset the call times. The followingtimers are available:Last Call (Menu 6.5.1)Duration of the last call.Dialed Calls (Menu 6.5.2)Duration of the outgoing calls.Received Calls (Menu 6.5.3)Duration of the incoming calls.15Recent Calls
All Calls (Menu 6.5.4)Total Duration of all calls made andincoming calls since the timer was lastreset.16Recent Calls
17GameMenu 7.1You can play the game that is pre-installedon the phone.Audio & RingtonesMenu 7.2The right soft key [Options] will bring upthe following options.]Set as Ringtone: You can set as theRingtone with the selected audio file.nNoteSounds supplied as default can only beused under the Set as Ringtone mode.GraphicsMenu 7.3The right soft key [Options] will bring upthe following options.]View: You can see the currentlyselected picture.]Set as Wallpaper: Currently selectedpicture can be set as a Wallpaper.]List/Icon View: You can configure thegraphic files to List style or Icon style.nNotePictures supplied as default can only beused under the Set as Wallpaper mode.My Stuff
Alarm ClockMenu 8.1For further details, see page 31.CalendarMenu 8.2When you enter this menu a calendarwill be displayed. The square cursor isused to locate a particular day. Theorange colored date indicatesschedule(s) on for that day. This functionhelps to remind you of the schedule. Thephone will sound an alarm tone if it hasbeen set for a specific schedule item.For changing the day, month, and year.]View: Allows you to view the selectedschedule.]Delete: Allows you to delete theselected schedule.]New Schedule: You can edit amaximum of 30 characters and createup to 30 notes.]Edit: Allows you to edit the selectedschedule.]Calendar: Allows you to consult thecalendar.]Scheduler Tone: The phone can soundan alarm tone when the scheduleddate for an event has been reachedwith this option.]All Schedules: Shows the notes thatare set for all days. Use the up/downnavigation keys to browse through thenote lists. You can use the menu bypress the right soft key [Options].]Go to Date: Allows you to jump to aspecific date.]Delete Old: Delete the past scheduleevent that has already been notified.]Delete All: Delete all schedules. Youare asked to confirm your action.18ToolsKeyDescriptionup/down navigation key Weeklyleft/right navigation key Dailykey / key Yearlykey/ keyMonthlykey Today
19NotepadMenu 8.3You can create up to a maximum of 20memos.1. Select a memo pad to edit.2. Press the right soft key [New] to createa new memo.3. Input the memo and press the rightsoft key [Options] - [Save] to save.CalculatorMenu 8.4Using this feature, you can use the phoneas a calculator. The calculator providesthe basic arithmetic functions: addition,subtraction, multiplication and division.Using the Calculator1. Enter the first number using thenumeric keys.2. Use the navigation keys to select asign for calculation.nNote To input a decimal point, press the key.3. To calculate the result, press thekey.Tip CalculatorMenu 8.5This feature allows you to quickly andeasily calculate the tip amount based onthe total bill as well as the split of thetotal bill based on the number of people.World ClockMenu 8.6Allows you to check the currentGreenwich Mean Time(GMT) and majorcities around the world, using theleft/right navigation keys.The screen shows the city name, currentdate and time.To select the time zone in which you arelocated, proceed as follows:1. Select the city corresponding to yourtime zone by pressing the left/rightnavigation keys one or more times.The local date and time are displayed.2. If you want to set, press the right softkey [Options].3. If you want to set Daylight Savings,press the right soft key [Options].Tools
nNoteThe time zone setting of each city in Worldtime menu may be affected by networkcondition.Stop WatchMenu 8.71. Press[Start] to take time and record thelap time by pressing[Lap].2. Press[Stop] to ascertain the record oflap time.3. Press[Reset] to default condition.Unit ConverterMenu 8.8This function converts any measurementinto the unit you want.There are 4 types that can be convertedinto units: Length, Surface, Weight, andVolume.1. You can select one of four unit typesby pressing the right soft key [Unit].2. Select the standard value by using theleft/right navigation keys.3. Select the unit you want to convert bypressing the up/down navigation keys.4. You can check the converted value forthe unit you want. Also, you can inputa decimal number by pressing thekey.20Tools
21Audio & RingtonesMenu 9.1Pressing and holding the key on idlescreen mode can swap Normal andVibrate mode. Ear Mic is available whenrespective instruments are attached.Ringtones (Menu 9.1.1)Shows and plays ringtones. These can bedownloaded ringtones from Ringtoneshops.Volume (Menu 9.1.2)This menu controls Ringtone, Key Tone,Earpiece and Headset volume. It isavailable on Ringtone volume level 1~5.Message Alert Tones (Menu 9.1.3)Allows you to select an alert tone whichis played when a message is received. Alert Type (Menu 9.1.4)Supports 3 ring alert types. Ring, Ringand Vibrate, and Vibrate then Ring.Increasing Ringtone (Menu 9.1.5)Allows you to select an IncreasingRingtone type which is played when aincoming call. You can set the On or Off.Power On/Off Tones (Menu 9.1.6)Allows you to select an Power On/Offtone. You can set the On or Off.DisplayMenu 9.2Wa llpapers (Menu 9.2.1)This option allows you to change thebackground image (wallpaper) to bedisplayed in idle mode. 1. Scroll through the list by pressing theleft or right navigation key.You have various preset images available.You can also select any imagesdownloaded from the Internet.2. Press the right soft key [View] whenthe required image is highlighted.3. Press the right soft key [Set], then theselected image will be displayed instandby mode.Settings
Backlight Timer (Menu 9.2.2)You can select whether or not the phoneuses the backlight.Brightness (Menu 9.2.3)Contrast (Menu 9.2.4)This option allows you to adjust thecontrast of the LCD screen by pressingthe navigation key.Languages (Menu 9.2.5)You can change the language for the thedisplay text in your phone. This featurealso change the Language Input mode.Date & TimeMenu 9.3Set Date (Menu 9.3.1)This allows you to enter the day, monthand year. You can change the dateformat via the Date Format menuoption.Date Format (Menu 9.3.2)YYYY/MM/DD(year/month/day)DD/MM/YYYY(day/month/year)MM/DD/YYYY(month/day/year)Set Time (Menu 9.3.3)This allows you to enter the current time.You can choose the time format via theTime Format menu option.Time Format (Menu 9.3.4)24 Hours/12 HoursAuto Update (Menu 9.3.5)Select On to set the phone toautomatically update the time and dateaccording to the current time zone.22Settings
23SettingsCallMenu 9.4Call Forwarding (Menu 9.4.1)When this network service is activated,you can direct your incoming calls toanother number, for example, to yourvoice mailbox number. For details,contact your service provider. Select oneof the divert options, for example, selectIf Busy to divert voice calls when yournumber is busy or when you rejectincoming calls.The following options are available:]All Voice Calls: Diverts voice callsunconditionally.]If Busy: Diverts voice calls when thephone is in use.]If No Reply: Diverts voice calls whichyou do not answer.]If Out Of Reach: Diverts voice callswhen the phone is switched off or outof coverage.]All Data Calls: Diverts to a numberwith a PC connection unconditionally.]All Fax Ca lls: Diverts to a number witha fax connection unconditionally.]Cancel All: Cancels all call divertservice.Call Barring (Menu 9.4.2)Send My Number (Menu 9.4.3)This network service allows you to setyour phone number to be displayed Onor hidden Off from the person to whomyou are calling. You can select Set byNetwork if you prefer to have differentsettings for different service provider.Auto Redial (Menu 9.4.4)Select On, your phone redials thenumber you're trying to call up to 10times after you hear a quick, busy signal.Press [END] key to stop the callattempts.This feature attempts to redial numbersthat are busy due to the wirelessnetwork. It does not redial numbers to abusy party.
Answer Mode (Menu 9.4.5)This allows you to determine when toanswer the phone.]Send Key Only: You can answer anincoming call by only pressing the[SEND] key.]Any Key: You can answer an incomingcall by pressing any key, except the[END] key.Minute Minder (Menu 9.4.6)This option allows you to specifywhether the phone must beep everyminute during an outgoing call to keepyou informed of the length of the call.Call Waiting (Menu 9.4.7)The network will notify you of a newincoming call while you have a call inprogress. Select Activate to request thenetwork to activate call waiting, Cancelto request the network to deactivate callwaiting, or View Status, to check if thefunction is active or not.TTY (Menu 9.4.8)Allows you to attach a TTY deviceenabling you to communicate withparties also using a TTY device. A phone with TTY support is able totranslate typed characters to voice. Voicecan also be translated into charactersand then displayed on the TTY.Send DTMF Tones (Menu 9.4.9)You can send the DTMF (dual tone multi-frequency) tones of the number on thedisplay during a call.This option is helpful for entering apassword or account number when youcall an automated system, like a bankingservice.Settings24
25SettingsSecurityMenu 9.5Various codes and passwords are used toprotect the features of your phone. Theyare described in the following sections(see pages 18)Auto Key Lock (Menu 9.5.1)This menu allows to set the time of AutoKeypad Lock.nNoteYou cannot make emergency calls underthe key lock.PIN Code Request (Menu 9.5.2)When the PIN code request feature is setto ‘Enable’, you must enter your PIN eachtime you switch the phone on.Consequently, any person who does nothave your PIN cannot use your phonewithout your approval.nNoteBefore disabling the PIN code requestfeature, you must enter your PIN.The following options are available:]Enable: You must enter the PIN eachtime the phone is switched on.]Disable: The phone connects directlyto the network when you switch it on.Fixed Dial Number (FDN) (Menu 9.5.3)This allows you to restrict your outgoingcalls to selected phone numbers, if thisfunction is supported by your SmartChip.The PIN2 code is required.The following options are available:]Enable: You can make a call by onlyphone numbers stored in the NumberList. You must enter your PIN2.]Disable: You can call any number.]Number List: You can view thenumber list saved as fixed dial number.nNoteNot all SmartChip cards have a PIN2. If yourSmartChip card does not, this menu optionis not displayed.
Change Codes (Menu 9.5.4)The Change codes feature allows you tochange your current password to a newone. You must enter the currentpassword before you can specify a newone.You can change the access codes for:Security Code, PIN1 Code, PIN2 CodenNotePIN: Personal Identification Number.Power SaveMenu 9.6Network SelectionMenu 9.7]Automatic: This function automaticallysearches for the network and registersthe handset to the network.]Manual: This function enables you tosearch the network list and specifywhich network to attempt registrationwith.Flight ModeMenu 9.8This allows you to use only the phone’sfeatures that do not require the use ofthe wireless network when you are in anairplane or in places where the wirelessnetwork is prevented.If you set the flight mode on, theicon will be displayed on the screeninstead of the network signal icon.]On: You cannot make (or receive) anycalls, including emergency calls, or useother features that require networkcoverage]Off: You can deactivate the flight modeand restart your handset to access thenetwork.Settings26
Check MemoryMenu 9.9You can check the current memorystatus of each memory for Text.Handset InformationMenu 9.0This menu is used to view My Numbers,Manufacturer and Model Nameinformation etc.Reset SettingsMenu 9.*You can easily reset your phone to itsdefault configuration. To do so, proceed,as follows.1. Select the Reset Settings menu option.2. Enter the 8-digit phone password.nNote The password is preset to00000000.27Settings
Please check to see if any problems you have encountered with the phone aredescribed in this section before taking the phone in for a service or calling a serviceengineer.Q&A28QHow do I view the list of outgoing calls,incoming calls and missed calls?APress the [SEND] key.QHow do I view all numbers stored inmemory?APress the down navigation key.QWhy is the connection inconsistent ornot audible in certain areas?AWhen frequency environment isunstable in a certain area, connectionmay be inconsistent and not audible.Relocate to another area and try again.QWhy is the connection not consistentabruptly disconnects even whenestablished?AWhen frequency is unstable or weakor if there are too many users,connection may be cut off even after itwas established. Please try again lateror attempt after relocating to otherareas.QWhy does the LCD not turn on?ARemove the battery and turn on thepower after placing it back on. If thereis no change, fully charge the batteryand try again.QWhy is there an echo when aconnection is made with certaintelephones in a certain area?AThis is called the ‘Echo Phenomenon’,where it occurs if connection volume istoo high or caused by specialproperties (semi electronic telephoneexchange) of the equipment on theother end.
QWhy does the phone heat up?AThe phone may get hot when there isa very long call duration or whengames are played or even whensurfing the Internet for a long time.This has no effect upon the life of theproduct or performance.QWhy does the battery life get shorter instandby mode?AThe battery is worn out. As timepasses, the battery life graduallybecomes shorter. If the battery lastsabout half the amount of time as whenfirst purchased, it’s time to purchase anew battery.QWhy does the battery run out soquickly during normal use?AIt is due to the user environment or alarge number of calls or weak signal.QWhy is no number dialed when yourecall a Address Book entry?ACheck that the number has beenstored correctly by using the Addressbook Search feature. Re-store them, ifnecessary.QI cannot find the lock, PIN, or PUKcode. What is my password?AThe default lock code is ‘0000’. If youforget or lose the lock code, contactyour phone dealer. If you forget or losea PIN or PUK code, or if you have notreceived such a code, contact yournetwork service provider.29Q&A

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