LG Electronics USA S300 Cellular/PCS GSM/EDGE Phone with Bluetooth User Manual LG S300 Eng 100325 indd

LG Electronics USA Cellular/PCS GSM/EDGE Phone with Bluetooth LG S300 Eng 100325 indd

Users Manual

LG-S300Some of the content of this manual may differ from your phone depending on the software of the phone or your service provider.E N G L I S H
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.This device is not intended for sale in the USA.
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.
LG-S300 User Guide — EnglishCongratulations on your purchase of the advanced and compact LG-S300 phone by LG, designed to operate with the latest digital mobile communication technology.This guide will help you understand your new mobile phone. It will provide you with useful explanations of features on your phone.
2Getting to Know Your PhoneCharger, Cable slot, Hands-free connectorCall key Dials a phone number and answers incoming calls.End/Power key Ends or rejects a call. Turns the phone on/off. Returns to the standby screen when you use the menu.Main screen
3Installing a Memory CardLift the memory card cover and insert a microSD card with the gold contact area facing downward. Close the memory card cover so that it clicks shut.To remove the memory card, gently push it as shown in the diagram.Note: A memory card is an optional accessory.Formatting the Memory CardPress Menu and select Settings.Choose Memory manager, select External memory, press Format, and then insert the security code. WARNING: When you format your memory card, all the content will be wiped. If you do not want to lose the data on your memory card, back it up  rst.
4Installing the SIM Card and Charging the BatteryInstalling the SIM CardWhen 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 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.Illustrations1 Open the battery cover2 Remove the battery3 Insert your SIM4 Insert your battery5 Close the battery cover6 Charge your battery WARNING: Do not remove the battery when the phone is switched on, as this may damage the phone.
5Menu mapMessagingCreate messageInboxMy mailboxDraftsOutboxSent itemsSaved itemsEmoticonsMessage settingsCall logCall logMissed callsReceived callsDialled numbersCall durationPacket data counterCall costsContactsNamesSettingsGroupsSpeed dialsService dial numbersOwn numberMy business cardSettingsPro lesDisplayDate & TimeConnectivityCallPhoneNetworkInternet pro lesAccess pointsPacket data conn.SecurityMemory managerRestore factory settingsMediaCameraVideoMusicFM radioVoice recorderGalleryMy memory cardMy imagesMy soundsMy videosMy games & appsOthers
6Menu mapOrganiserAlarm clockCalendarTo-do listNotesSecret notesCalculatorStopwatchDate  nderConverterWorld timeGo toSettingsWebHomeBookmarksLast web addressSettingsGo to addressSaved pagesApplicationsMy games & appsSettings
7CallsMaking a Call1 Key in the number using the keypad. To delete a digit, press CLR.2 Press to initiate the call.3 To end the call, press .TIP! To enter + when making an international call, press and hold 0.Making a Call from Your Contacts1 To access Names press on the down navigation key.2 Using the keypad, enter the first letter of the contact you want to call. For example, for Office, press “6” three times to select the first character, “O”3 Select Call or press to initiate the call.Answering and Rejecting a CallWhen your phone rings, press to answer the call.You can control the volume by pressing the Up and Down Navigation keys.Press or select Reject to reject the incoming call.TIP! You can change the settings on your phone to answer your calls in different ways. Press Menu, select Settings and choose Call. Select Answer mode and choose from Press send key, Slide up and Press any key.Speed DialingYou can assign a speed dial number to a contact you call frequently.
8Viewing your Call HistoryYou can only check the log of missed, received and dialed calls if the network supports Calling Line Identification (CLI) within the service area.Changing the call settingsYou can set call-specific functions. Press Menu, select Settings and choose Call.• Call divert - Choose whether to divert your calls.• Call barring - Select when you would like calls to be barred.• Fixed dial numbers - Choose a list of numbers that can be called from your phone. You will need your PIN2 code from your operator. Only numbers included in the fixed dial list can be called from your phone.• Call waiting - Be alerted when you have a call waiting. This depends on your network provider.• Call reject - Set the rejected call list.• Send my number - Choose whether your number will be displayed when you call someone. This depends on your network provider.• Auto redial - Choose On or Off.• Answer mode - Choose whether to answer the phone using Any key, Send key only or Slide up. • Free call timer - Choose whether or not to display the call time.• Minute minder - Select On to hear a tone every minute during a call.• BT answer mode - Set to Hands-free or Handset.
9• Save new number - Choose Yes or No.• Slide close setting - Choose End call or Continue call.ContactsSearching for a Contact1 To access Names press on the down navigation key.2 Using the keypad, enter the first letter of the contact you want to call. 3 To scroll through the contacts, use the up and down arrows.Adding a New Contact1 Press Menu, then select Contacts and choose Names. Then press Options - Add new contact.2 Enter all the information you have in the fields provided and select Options-Done.Adding a Contact to a GroupYou can save your contacts in groups; for example, to keep your work colleagues and family separate. There are a number of groups including Family, Friends, Colleagues, School and VIP already set up on the phone.MessagingYour LG-S300 includes text messaging, multimedia messaging and E-mail functions, and can also receive network service messages.
10Sending a Message1 Press Menu, select Messaging and choose Create message.2 A new message editor will open. The message editor combines Text message and Multimedia messages into one intuitive and easy-to-switch-between editor. The default setting for the message editor is text messages. 3 Enter your message.4 Choose Options - Insert to add an Image, Video clip, Sound clip, Schedule, Business card, Note, Text field, To-do or Text template.5 Press Options - Send.Setting up Your E-mailYou can stay in touch on the move using email on your LG-S300. It’s quick and simple to set up a POP3 or IMAP4 email account.1 Press Menu, select Messaging, and choose Message Settings.2 Select E-mail then E-mail accounts.3 Press Add then set the E-mail account.
11Sending an E-mail Using your New AccountTo send/receive an email, you should set up an email account.1 Select Menu, select Messaging and choose Create message.2 Choose E-mail and a new email will open.3 Enter a subject.4 Enter your message.5 Press Options and select Insert to add an Image, Video Clip, Sound Clip, Business card, Schedule or Note. 6 Press Send to and enter the recipient’s address, or press Options and select Insert - Contact Details to open your contacts list.7 Press Send and your email will be sent.Entering TextYou can enter alphanumeric characters using the phone’s keypad. The following text input methods are available on the phone: T9 predictive mode, ABC manual mode and 123 mode.Note: Some fields may allow only one text input mode (e.g. telephone numbers in the address book fields).T9 Predictive ModeT9 predictive mode uses a built-in dictionary to recognize the words you are writing based on the key sequences you press. Simply press the number key associated with the letter you want to enter, and the dictionary will recognize the word once all the letters are entered.
12ABC Manual ModeThis 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 Type numbers using one keystroke per number. You can also add numbers while remaining in letter modes by pressing and holding the desired key.Message FoldersPress Menu and select Messaging. The folder structure used on your LG-S300 is fairly self-explanatory.Create message - Allows you to create new messages.Inbox - All the messages you receive are placed in your Inbox. My mailbox - Contains all your email messages. Drafts - If you don’t have time to finish writing a message, you can save what you have done so far here.Outbox - This is a temporary storage folder while messages are being sent. It also stores any messages that have failed to send.Sent items - All the messages you send are placed in your Sent folder.Saved Items - You can access your saved messages, text templates and multimedia templates here.Emoticons - A list of useful pre-written emoticons that can be used for a quick reply.
13MediaMusicYour LG-S300 has a built-in Music player so you can play all your favorite music.Playing a Song1 Press Menu and select Media, then choose Music.2 Choose All tracks then select the song you want to play.3 Select to pause the song.4 Select to skip to the next song.5 Select to skip to the previous song.6 Select Back to stop the music and return to the music player menu.Creating a PlaylistYou can create your own playlists by choosing a selection of songs from the All songs folder.1 Press Menu and select Media.2 Choose Music, then select Playlists.3 Press Options and select Add new playlist, then enter the playlist name and press Save.4 The All tracks folder will be displayed. Select all of the songs that you would like to include in your playlist by scrolling to them and selecting .5 Select Done to store the playlist.
14CameraTaking a Quick Photo1 Select Menu and select Media. Select Camera to open the viewfinder.2 Holding the phone, point the lens toward the subject of the photo.3 Position the phone so you can see the subject of your photo.4 Press the Center key to take a photo.Video CameraShooting a Quick Video1 In the standby screen, select Menu and select Media.2 Choose Video.3 Point the camera lens toward the subject of the video.4 Press to start recording.5 ”Rec” will appear in the bottom-left corner of the viewfinder and a timer will show the length of your video.6 Select Stop to stop recording.FM RadioUsing the FM RadioYour LG LG-S300 has an FM radio feature so you can tune into your favorite stations and listen on the move.Listening to the Radio1 Press Menu and select Media, then choose FM radio.2 Select the channel number of the station you would like to listen to.
15Recording the Radio1 Press the center key while listening to the radio.2 The recording time is displayed on your phone. If you want to stop the recording, press the . When a recording has been made, the recorded contents will be saved in the Gallery as an mp3 file.3 When the recording is done, select Option and then choose from Play, Delete, Sound edit, File, Use as or Send via.Note: If you are in an area with bad radio reception, you may have difficulty listening to the radio.It is recommended that you insert headphones into the hands-free connector when listening to the radio to ensure good radio reception.Voice RecorderUse your Voice recorder to record voice memos or other sounds.Gallery You can store any kind of Media file on your phone’s memory to give you easy access to all of your images, sounds, videos, games etc. You can also save your files to a memory card. The advantage of using a memory card is that you can free up space on your phone’s memory. All your multimedia files will be saved in the Gallery. Press Menu then select Gallery to open a list of folders.
16My Memory CardIf you have inserted a memory card, it will be displayed as a folder in the Gallery. My ImagesThe Images folder contains a folder of default images on your phone, images downloaded by you, and images taken on your phone’s camera.My SoundsThe Sounds folder contains default sounds, your voice recordings, radio recordings and sound files downloaded by you. From here you can manage and send sounds, or set them as ringtones.My VideosThe Videos folder shows the list of downloaded videos and videos you have recorded on your phone.OthersIn the Others folder, you can view files that are not saved in the Images, Sounds or Videos folders.My Games & AppsYour LG-S300 comes with preloaded games to keep you amused in your spare time. If you choose to download any additional games or applications they will be saved in this folder.
17OrganiserSetting your Alarm You can set up to five alarms to go off at a specified timeUsing the Calendar When you enter this menu, a calendar appears. A square cursor is located on the current date. You can move the cursor to another date using the navigation keys.Adding an Item to Your To-Do List You can view, edit and add tasks to do.Using the CalculatorThe calculator provides the basicarithmetic functions—addition,subtraction, multiplication and division—as well as scientific functions.Using the StopwatchThis option allows you to use stopwatch functions.Converting Units This can convert many measurements into the unit you want.Adding a City to Your World TimeYou can add a required city to the list of world clocks. You can also check the current Greenwich Mean Time (GMT) and the time in major cities around the world.Go ToThis helps you go to the menu you are searching for. You can set an item as Go to.

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