LG Electronics USA MG377A Cellular/PCS GSM Phone User Manual

LG Electronics USA Cellular/PCS GSM Phone Users Manual

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 digital device, 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 harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not 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 to which the receiver is connected.
- Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.
* This device is not intended for sale in the USA.
Part 15 Class B Compliance
This 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 Operation
This 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 contain metallic components.
MG377
USER GUIDE
This manual may differ from the phone depending
on the phone software version and service provider used.
How to set the tone
Ringtone
1. Press the left soft key [Menu] and select [Settings - Profiles] using the up/down
navigation keys.
2. Select [Personalise] and choose Ringtones menu.
3. Press the left soft key [OK] and then you can set the desired ringtone.
Tip
If you want to change your ringer to vibrate, select Vibrate mode or press and hold the
upper navigation key.
Ringtone/Keypad/Message/Call alert tones and volumes
You can select Ringtone/Keypad/Message/Call alert tones and volumes.
You can change the sound that will occur when a key is pressed, or volume level.
[Menu - Settings - Profiles - Personalise]
Installing the SIM Card
When you subscribe to a cellular network,
you are provided with a plug-in SIM card
loaded with your subscription details, such
as your PIN, any optional services available
and many others.
Important!
The plug-in SIM card and its contacts can
be easily damaged by scratches or bending,
so be careful when handling, inserting or
removing the card. Keep all SIM cards out of
the reach of small children.
USIM is not supported in a phone.
Illustrations
1
2
Open battery cover
3 Insert your SIM
4 Close the battery cover
5 Charge your battery
Installing the SIM Card and Charging the Battery Phone Components Display Information
On-Screen Icons
The table below describes various display indicators or icons that appear on the phones
display screen.
Icon area
Text and graphic area
Soft key indications
Menu Favourites
Call is connected.
Tells you the strength of the network signal.
Shows that you are using a roaming service.
The alarm has been set and is on.
Tells you the status of the battery.
You have received a text message.
You have received a voice message.
Vibrate only menu in profile.
General menu in profile.
Outdoor menu in profile.
Silent menu in profile.
Headset menu in profile.
You can view your schedule.
Menu tree
1. Messaging
1.1 New message
1.2 Inbox
1.3 Drafts
1.4 Outbox
1.5 Sent
1.6 Listen voice mail
1.7 Info message
1.8 Templates
1.9 Settings
2. Contacts
2.1 Search
2.2 New contact
2.3 Speed dials
2.4 Copy all
2.5 Delete all
2.6 Memory status
2.7 Information
3. Call history
3.1 All calls
3.2 Missed calls
3.3 Dialled calls
3.4 Received calls
3.5 Call duration
4.
Profiles (SIM Service)
5. Tools
5-1 Game
5-2 Calendar
5-3 Alarm
5-4 Voice memo
5-5 Memo
5-6 Calculator
5-7 Stopwatch
5-8 Unit converter
5-9 World clock
5-0 Lost Mobile Track
6. Settings
6.1 Date & Time
6.2 Language
6.3 Display
6.4 Call
6.5 Auto keylock
6.6 Security
6.7 Power save
6.8 Network selection
6.9 Reset settings
6.0 Memory status
FM Radio
(This function may be different in different regions.)
1. Press the corresponding number key of a channel to store the selected radio station.
2. After presetting radio channels, you can listen to another channel by pressing the
corresponding number key.
3. You can access the following option menus by pressing the left soft key
OK
[Options].
Edit channel: You can adjust frequency and channel 0.1 MHz at a time using the Left/
Right navigation keys and number keys.
Auto scan: If you turn "Auto Scan Now?" on, this automatically sets the radio channel.
When "Save this Station?" message pops up and you select Yes, the selected frequency
will be stored.
Reset channels: You can delete all channels you saved.
Listen via wired headset: Select this to listen to the radio through the built-in speaker.
To turn off the speaker, select "Listen via headset" in the [Options].
P/N: MMBB0000000(1.0)
Press the left soft key
to access the available
Menu.
Press the right soft key
to access the available
Favorites.
Menu Favourites
Disposal of your old appliance
1. When this crossed-out wheeled bin symbol is
attached to a product it means the product is
covered by the European Directive 2002/96/EC.
2. All electrical and electronic products should be
disposed of separately from the municipal waste
stream via designated collection facilities appointed
by the government or the local authorities.
3. The correct disposal of your old appliance will help
prevent potential negative consequences for the
environment and human health.
4. For more detailed information about disposal of
your old appliance, please contact your city office,
waste disposal service or the shop where you
purchased the product.
Turning Your Phone On and Off
1. Hold down the
OK
[END] key until the phone switches on.
2. To switch the phone off, hold down the
OK
[END] key until the power-off image displays.
Making a Call
1. Enter a phone number including the area code.
2. Press the
OK
[SEND] key to call the number.
3. When finished, press the
OK
[END] key.
Answering a Call
1. When the phone rings and the phone icon flashes on the screen, press the
OK
[SEND] key or
the left soft key to answer.
2. If the Any Key menu option (Menu 6.4.2.2), has been set, any key press will answer a call
except for the [END]key or the right soft key.
3. End the call by pressing the
OK
[END] key.
Note: After the call ends, the phone will go back to standby mode.
Making an international call
1. Press and hold the
key for the international prefix. The ‘+’ character automatically
selects the international access code.
2. Enter the country code, area code, and the phone number.
3. Press
OK
[send] key to call the number.
Menu and Options
Your phone offers a set of functions that allow you to customize it. These functions are
arranged in menus and sub-menus, accessed via the left and right soft keys.
The label on the bottom of the display screen immediately above the soft keys indicates their
current function.
Entering Text
You can enter alphanumeric characters by using the phones keypad. To change modes, press the
OK
key.
T9 Mode
This mode allows you to enter words with only one keystroke per letter. Each key on the
keypad has more than one letter. The T9 mode automatically compares your keystrokes
with an internal linguistic dictionary to determine the correct word, thus requiring far fewer
keystrokes than the traditional ABC mode.
ABC Mode
This mode allows you to enter letters by pressing the key labeled with the required letter
once, twice, three or four times until the letter is displayed.
123 Mode (Numbers Mode)
Type numbers using one keystroke per number.
Symbol Mode
This mode allows you to enter special characters by pressing
OK
key.
Quick feature reference
This section provides brief explanations of features on your phone.
Messaging
Menu 1
This menu includes functions related to SMS (Short Message Services).
New message This menu includes functions related to SMS
(Short Message Services).
Inbox You will be alerted when you have received a message.
Drafts This menu shows the message saved in temporary.
Outbox This menu allows to view the message which is about to be sent or has
failed to be sent.
Sent This menu allows you to view the messages which have already been
sent, including time and content.
Listen voice mail This menu provides you with a quick way of accessing your voice
mailbox (if provided by your network).
Info message Info service messages are text messages delivered by the network to
your handset.
Templates There are pre-defined messages in the list. You can view and edit the
template messages or create new messages.
Settings This menu allows you to set features of your network service provider.
Contacts
Menu 2
Search You can Search for contacts in Phonebook.
Note: Instant searching is available by inputting the initial letter of the
name you want to search.
New contact You can add phonebook entries by using this menu.
Speed dials Assign contacts to any of keys
OK
and
OK
.
Copy all You can copy all entries from SIM card memory to Phone memory and
also from Phone memory to SIM card memory.
Delete all You can delete all entries from SIM card memory or Phone memory.
Memory status You can check free space and memory usage.
Information
Service dial numbers: Access the list of service numbers assigned by
service provider safely.
Own numbers: You can save and check your own numbers in SIM card.
Business card: This option allows you to create your own business
card featuring your name, mobile phone number and so on.
Call history
Menu 3
You can check the record of missed, received, and dialled calls only if the network supports the
Calling Line Identification (CLI) within the service area. The number and name (if available) are
displayed together with the date and time at which the call was made. You can also view call
durations.
Display screen
Alphanumeric keys
These keys are used to dial a
number in standby mode and to
enter numbers or characters in
edit mode.
Send key
You can dial a phone number and
answer incoming calls.
Clear key End /Power key
Allows you to power the phone
on or off, end calls, or return to
Standby Mode.
Navigation key
Use for quick access to phone
functions.
Soft keys
Each of these keys performs the
functions indicated by the text on
the display immediately above
them.
Earpiece
Guidelines for safe and efficient use
Please read these simple guidelines. Ignoring them may be dangerous or illegal. Further
detailed information is given in this manual.
Warning
For your safety, use ONLY specified ORIGINAL batteries and chargers.
Switch off the phone in any area where required by special regulations, e.g. in a hospital
where it may affect medical equipment.
Batteries should be disposed off in accordance with relevant legislation.
Product care and maintenance
WARNING! Only use batteries, chargers and accessories approved for use with this
particular phone model. The use of any other types may invalidate any approval or warranty
applying to the phone, and may be dangerous.
Do not disassemble this unit. Take it to a qualified service technician when repair work is
required.
The unit should be kept away from heat sources such as radiators or cookers.
Use a dry cloth to clean the exterior of the unit. (Do not use any solvents.)
Do not keep the phone next to credit cards or transport tickets; it can affect the
information on the magnetic strips.
General
Call history
Menu 3
(Continued)
All calls Displays all the lists of three types (Received/Dialled/Missed calls) by
time.
Received calls This option lets you view the last 10 incoming calls.
Dialled calls This option lets you view the last 10 outgoing calls (called or attempted).
Missed calls This option lets you view the last 10 unanswered calls.
Call duration Allows you to view the duration of your incoming and outgoing calls.
Profiles
Menu 4
You can adjust and customize the phone tones.
Tools
Menu 5
Game
In this menu, you can manage the Game installed in your phone.
Calendar You can check track of daily or monthly schedules.
Alarm Allows you to set one of three alarms. The current time is displayed
at the top of the screen when you select an alarm to set. At the alarm
time, the Alarm icon will be displayed on the LCD screen and the alarm
will sound.
Voice memo You can record voice memo.
Tools
Menu 5
(Continued)
Memo You can create a list of tasks.
Calculator This contains the standard functions such as +, -, x, ÷: Addition,
Subtraction, Multiplication and Division.
Stopwatch Stopwatch is available just as common stopwatches we see and use in
daily life.
Unit Converter This converts any measurement into a unit you want.
World clock Allows you to determine the current time in another time zone or
country.
Lost mobile track The LMT feature of this phone provides you with the ability to have a
tracking system in place for your mobile in case you loose or misplace it.
Settings
Menu 6
You can set the following menus for your convenience and preferences.
Date & Time You can set functions relating to the date and time.
Language You can change the language for the display texts in your phone.
This change will also affect the Language Input mode.
Display You can change settings for the phone display.
Call You can set the menu relevant to a call.
Auto keylock When this feature is enabled, the phone keypad is locked.
Settings
Menu 6
(Continued)
Security This menu allows you to set the phone safely.
PIN code request : You can set the phone to ask for the PIN code of
your SIM card when the phone is switched on.
Phone lock : You can use a security code to avoid unauthorized use of
the phone.
Call barring : The Call barring service prevents your phone from
making or receiving a certain category of calls. This function requires
the call barring password.
Fixed dial number (SIM dependent): You can restrict your outgoing
calls to selected phone numbers. The numbers are protected by your
PIN2 code. The numbers you wish to allow access to once this service
has been enabled, must be added to the contacts after enabling
Fixed dial number.
Change codes : PIN is an abbreviation of Personal Identification
Number to prevent use by unauthorized persons. You can change the
access codes: Security code, PIN code, PIN2 code.
Power save If you set this to On, you can save the power when you are not using the
phone.
Network
selection
You can select a network that will be registered either automatically or
manually. Usually, the network selection is set to Automatic.
Reset settings You can initialize all setting values as defaults. You need a Security code
to activate this function.
Memory status You can check free space and memory usage of each repository.
Potentially explosive atmospheres
Do not use the phone at a refueling point. Do not use near fuel or chemicals.
In aircraft
Wireless devices can cause interference in aircraft.
Turn off your mobile phone before boarding any aircraft.
Children
Keep the phone in a safe place out of childrens reach. It includes small parts which if
detached may cause a choking hazard.
Emergency calls
Emergency calls may not be available under all cellular networks. Therefore, you should
never depend solely on the phone for emergency calls. Check with your local service
provider.
Battery information and care
You do not need to completely discharge the battery before recharging. Unlike other
battery systems, there is no memory effect that could compromise the battery’s
performance.
Use only LG batteries and chargers. LG chargers are designed to maximize the battery life.
Do not disassemble or short-circuit the battery pack.
Replace the battery when it no longer provides acceptable performance. The battery pack
may be recharged hundreds of times before it needs to be replaced.
Do not expose the battery charger to direct sunlight or use it in high humidity, such as the
bathroom.
Risk of explosion if battery is replaced by an incorrect type.
Dispose off used batteries according to the manufacturer’s instructions.
Guidelines for safe and efficient use
(Continued)
Exposure to radio frequency energy
Radio wave exposure and Specific Absorption Rate (SAR) information
This mobile phone model KG370 has been designed to comply with applicable safety
requirement for exposure to radio waves. This requirement is based on scientific guidelines
that include safety margins designed to ensure safety of all persons, regardless of age and
health.
The radio wave exposure guidelines employ a unit of measurement known as the Specific
Absorption Rate, or SAR. Tests for SAR are conducted using standardized methods with the
phone transmitting at its highest certified power level in all used frequency bands.
While there may be differences between the SAR levels of various LG phone models, they
are all designed to meet the relevant guidelines for exposure to radio waves.
The SAR limit recommended by the international Commission on Non-Ionizing Radiation
Protection (ICNIRP) is 2W/kg averaged over ten (10) gram of tissue.
The highest SAR value for this model phone tested by DASY4 for use at the ear is 1.16 W/kg
(10g) and when worn on the body is 0.363 W/kg (10g).
SAR data information for residents in countries/regions that have adopted the SAR limit
recommended by the Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE) is 1.6 W/kg
averaged over one (1) gram of tissue.
Network service
The wireless phone described in this guide is approved for use on the GSM 900, DCS 1800
network.
Dualband is a network dependent feature. Check with your local service provider if you
can subscribe to and use this feature.
A number of features included in this guide are called Network Services. These are special
services that you arrange through your wireless service provider. Before you can take
advantage of any of these Network Services, you must subscribe to them through your
service provider and obtain instructions for their use from your service provider.
Troubleshooting
This chapter lists some problems that you might encounter while using your phone. Some
problems require that you call your service provider, but most of problems you encounter
are easy to correct yourself.
Message
Possible causes Possible Corrective measures
SIM error There is no SIM card in the phone or
you may have inserted it incorrectly.
Make sure that the SIM card is
correctly inserted.
No
connection to
the network
Signal weak
Outside GSM network
Move higher to a window or open
space. Check service provider coverage
map.
Codes do not
match
When you want to change a security
code you have to confirm the new
code by entering it again. The two
codes that you have entered do not
match.
Contact your Service Provider.
Function
cannot be set
Not supported by Service Provider
or registration required Contact your Service Provider.
Calls not
available
Dialling error
New SIM card inserted Charge
limit reached
New network not authorised. Check
for new restrictions. Contact Service
Provider or reset limit with PIN 2.
Message
Possible causes Possible Corrective measures
Phone cannot
be switched
on
On/Off key pressed too briefly Press On/Off key for at least two
seconds.
Battery empty Charge battery. Check charging
indicator in the display.
Battery contacts dirty Clean contacts.
Charging
error
Battery totally empty
Charge battery.
Temperature out of range
Make sure the ambient temperature is right,
wait for a while, and then charge again.
Contact problem
Check power supply and connection to the
phone. Check the battery contacts, clean
them if necessary.
No mains voltage
Plug in to a different socket or check voltage.
Charger defective
If the charger does not warm up, replace it.
Wrong charger
Only use original LG accessories.
Battery defective
Replace battery.
Phone loses
network Signal too weak
Reconnection to another service
provider is automatic.
Number not
permitted The Fixed dial number function is on. Check settings.
Guidelines for safe and efficient use (Continued)
Electronic devices
All mobile phones may get interference, which could affect performance.
Do not use your mobile phone near medical equipment without requesting permission.
Avoid placing the phone over a pacemaker, i.e. in your breast pocket.
Road safety
Check the laws and regulations on the use of mobile phones in the areas when
you drive.
Do not use a hand-held phone while driving.
Use a hands-free kit, if available.
Pull off the road and park before making or answering a call if driving conditions so
require.
Blasting area
Do not use the phone where blasting is in progress. Observe restrictions, and follow any
regulations or rules.
Guidelines for safe and efficient use (Continued) Guidelines for safe and efficient use (Continued)

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