LG 245 User manual

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IMPORTANT SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
IMPORTANT SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
Read these simple guidelines. Breaking the rules may be dangerous or illegal. Further detailed information is
given in this user guide.
WARNING! Violation of the instructions may cause serious injury or death.
1. Never use an unapproved battery since this could damage the phone and/or battery and could
cause the battery to explode.
2. Never place your phone in a microwave oven as it will cause the battery to explode.
3. Never store your phone in temperatures less than -4°F or greater than 122°F.
4. Do not dispose of your battery by fire or with hazardous or flammable materials.
5. When riding in a car, do not leave your phone or set up the hands-free kit near to the air bag. If
wireless equipment is improperly installed and the air bag is deployed, you may be seriously
injured.
6. Do not use a hand-held phone while driving.
7. Do not use the phone in areas where its use is prohibited. (For example: aircraft, hospital)
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IMPORTANT SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
IMPORTANT SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
1.Do not expose the battery charger or adapter to direct sunlight or use it in places with high
humidity, such as a bathroom.
2.Do not use harsh chemicals (such as alcohol, benzene, thinners, etc.) or detergents to clean your
phone. This could cause a fire.
3. Do not drop, strike, or shake your phone severely. It may harm the internal circuit boards of the
phone.
4. Do not use your phone in high explosive areas as the phone may generate sparks.
5. Do not damage the power cord by bending, twisting, pulling, or heating. Do not use the plug if it
is loose as it may cause a fire or electric shock.
6. Do not place any heavy items on the power cord. Do not allow the power cord to be crimped as
it may cause electric shock or fire.
7. Do not handle the phone with wet hands while it is being charged. It may cause an electric shock
or seriously damage your phone.
8. Do not disassemble the phone.
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IMPORTANT SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
1. Do not place or answer calls while charging the phone as it may short-circuit the phone and/or
cause electric shock or fire.
2. Do not hold or let the antenna come in contact with your body during a call.
3. Make sure that no sharp-edged items such as animal’s teeth or nails, come into contact with the
battery. This could cause a fire.
4. Store the battery out of reach of children.
5. Be careful that children do not swallow any parts. This could cause asphyxiation or suffocation
resulting in serious injury or death.
6. Unplug the power cord and charger during lightning storms to avoid electric shock or fire.
7. Only use the batteries and chargers provided by LG. The warranty will not be applied to products
provided by other suppliers.
8. Only authorized personnel should service the phone and its accessories. Faulty installation or
service may result in accidents and consequently invalidate the warranty.
9. An emergency call can be made only within a service area. For an emergency call, make sure that
you are within a service area and that the phone is turned on.
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
TABLE OF CONTENTS
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Important Safety Precautions 1
Table of Contents 4
Welcome 8
Important Information 8
FCC Part 15 Class B Compliance 8
Industry Canada Compliance 8
Technical Details 9
Technical Details 9
FCC RF Exposure Information 10
Bodily Contact During Operation 10
Vehicle-Mounted External Antenna 10
Caution 10
Phone Overview 11
Menus Overview 12
Getting Started with Your
Phone 14
The Battery 14
Installing the Battery 14
Removing the Battery 14
Charging the Battery 14
Battery Charge Level 14
Turning the Phone On and Off 15
Turning the Phone On 15
Turning the Phone Off 15
Signal Strength 15
Screen Icons 16
Making Calls 17
Correcting Dialing Mistakes 17
Redialing Calls 17
Receiving Calls 17
Quick Access to Convenient
Features 18
Vibrate Mode 18
Lock Mode 18
Mute Function 18
Volume Quick Adjustment 18
Some of contents in this user guide maybe different from your phone
depending on the software of the phone or your service provider. Features
and specifications might be subject to change without prior notice.
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
Call Waiting 19
Caller ID 19
Speed Dialing 19
Using Phone Menus 20
Menu Access 20
Contacts 20
1. List Entries 20
2. New Entry 21
3. Groups 21
4. Speed Dials 22
5. Voice Dials 22
6. Erase All Contacts 22
Call History 23
1. All Calls 23
2. Incoming Calls 24
3. Outgoing Calls 24
4. Missed Calls 24
5. Erase History 25
6. Call Timers 25
Messaging 25
1. Voice Mail 26
2. Text and Multimedia 26
1. Send New 26
2. Inbox 28
3. Outbox 29
4. Templates 29
5. Drafts 30
6. Saved 30
7. Erase Messages 30
8. Settings 31
9. Memory Info 32
3. E-mail 32
4. IM & Chat 32
5. Web Alerts 32
6. Short Codes 32
Wireless Web 33
Media 34
1. Ringtones 35
2. Wallpaper 35
3. Camera 36
4. My Albums 37
4.1 Sound Album 37
4.2 Picture Album 37
4.3 Online Album 37
Shop 38
Games 38
Tools & Apps 39
1. Get New 39
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
TABLE OF CONTENTS
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2. GPS Services 39
3. Calculator 39
4. Alarm Clock 40
5. Scheduler 40
6. Notepad 41
7. EZ Tip Calc 41
8. World Clock 41
9. Voice Memo 42
Settings 43
1. Sound 43
1.1 Ringers 43
1.2 Keypad 44
1.3 Volume 44
1.4 Alerts 45
2. Display 46
2.1 Banner 46
2.2 Wallpaper 46
2.3 Backlight 46
2.4 Keypad Light 46
2.5 Time and Date 47
2.6 Menu Style 47
2.7 Dialing Fonts 47
2.8 Theme Color 47
3. Games / Tools 48
3.1 Backlight Settings 48
3.2 Volume 48
3.3 Notification 48
3.4 Others 48
3.5 Memory Info 48
4. Bluetooth 49
4.1 Power 49
4.2 Device List 50
4.3 Discovery Mode 50
4.4 Device Name 50
4.5 Bluetooth Info 51
5. GPS 51
6. Others 51
6.1 Nav. Key Shortcuts 51
6.2 Call Setup 51
6.3 Language 52
6.4 TTY Mode 52
6.5 Data Setup 54
6.6 Memory Info 54
7. S y s t e m 5 4
7.1 Phone Info 54
7.2 System 55
7.3 Security 56
8. Airplane Mode 57
Safety 58
TIA(Telecommunications
Industry Association) Safety
Information 58
Exposure to Radio Frequency Signal 58
Antenna Care 58
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
Phone Operation 58
Tips on Efficient Operation 59
Driving 59
Electronic Devices 59
Pacemakers 59
Persons with Pacemakers: 59
Hearing Aids 59
Other Medical Devices 60
Health Care Facilities 60
Vehicles 60
Posted Facilities 60
Aircraft 60
Blasting Areas 60
Potentially Explosive Atmosphere 60
For Vehicles Equipped with an Air Bag 61
Charger and Adapter Safety 61
Battery Information and
Care 61
Safety Information 62
Explosion, Shock, and Fire Hazards 62
General Warnings and Cautions 63
Avoid damage to your
hearing 64
FDA Consumer Update 64
Consumer Information on
SAR 71
Index 76
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Congratulations for choosing the advanced and compact
LG 245 cellular phone, designed to operate with the
latest digital mobile communication technology, Code
Division Multiple Access (CDMA). Along with the many
advanced features of the CDMA system, such as greatly
enhanced voice clarity, this phone offers:
1. Large, easy-to-read, 8-line backlit LCD with status
icons.
2. Paging, messaging, Voice Mail and Caller ID.
3. 23-key keypad.
4. Long battery standby and talk time.
5. Menu-driven interface with prompts for easy operation
and configuration.
6. Any Key Answer, Auto Answer, Auto Retry, One-Touch
Dial and speed dialing with 99 memory locations.
7. Bluetooth®wireless technology.
8. Bilingual capabilities (English and French)
Important Information
This user’s guide provides important information on
the use and operation of your phone. Please read all
the information carefully prior to using the phone for
the best performance and to prevent any damage to
or misuse of the phone. Any unapproved changes or
modifications will void your warranty.
FCC Part 15 Class B Compliance
This device and its accessories comply with part 15
of FCC rules. Operation is subject to the following
two conditions: (1) This device and its accessories
may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this
device and its accessories must accept any
interference received, including interference that
causes undesired operation.
Industry Canada Compliance
This phone complies with Industry Canada RSS 133.
This phone complies with the Class B limits for radio
noise emissions as set out in the interference causing
standard entitled "Digital Apparatus" ICES-003 of
Industry Canada.
WELCOME
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WELCOME
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TECHNICAL DETAILS
TECHNICAL DETAILS
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CDMA Standard
Basic Air
Interface
TIA/EIA/IS-95A/B/C
TSB-74
ANSI J-STD-008
TIA/EIA-IS2000
CDMA Trimode Air Interface
14.4kbps radio link protocol and
inter-band operations
IS-95 adapted for PCS frequency
band CDMA2000 1xRTT Air
Interface
MAS-BS
PCSC-RS
Intersystem operations
Non-signaling data comm.
Cellular base station
Cellular mobile station
PCS personal station
PCS base station
Speech CODEC
TIA/EIA/IS-634
TIA/EIA/IS/651
TIA/EIA/IS-41-C
TIA/EIA/IS-124
TIA/EIA/IS-97
TIA/EIA/IS-98
ANSI J-STD-018
ANSI J-STD-019
TIA/EIA/IS-125
TIA/EIA/IS-96-B
TIA/EIA/IS-99
TIA/EIA/IS-637
TIA/EIA/IS-657
IS-801
TIA/EIA/IS-707-A
Speech CODEC
Async Data and Fax
Short message service
Packet Data
Position Determination Service
High Speed Packet Data
Network
Service
Performance
Designator Description
Technical Details
The LG 245 is a trimode phone that operates on both
Code Division Multiple Access (CDMA) frequencies:
cellular services at 800 MHz and Personal Communication
Services (PCS) at 1.9 GHz.
Also, the LG 245 works on Advanced Mobile Phone
Service (Amps). Since this phone operates on these
three Wireless networks the call fail rate is less than on a
conventional dual-mode or single-mode phone.
CDMA technology uses a feature called DSSS (Direct
Sequence Spread Spectrum) that enables the phone to
keep communication from being crossed and to use one
frequency channel by multiple users in the same specific
area. This results in a 10-fold capacity increase when
compared with analog mode. In addition, features such
as soft/softer handoff, hard Handoff, and dynamic RF
power control technologies combine to reduce call
interruptions.
The Cellular and PCS CDMA networks consist of MSO
(Mobile Switching Office), BSC (Base Station
Controller), BTS (Base Station Transmission System),
and MS (Mobile Station).
* TSB -74: Protocol between an IS-95A system and
ANSI J-STD-008
1xRTT system receives twice as many subscribers in the
wireless section as IS-95. Its battery life is twice as long
as IS-95. High-speed data transmission is also possible.
The following table lists some major CDMA standards.
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FCC RF Exposure Information
WARNING! Read this information before operating
the phone.
In August 1996, the Federal Communications
Commission (FCC) of the United States, with its action in
Report and Order FCC 96-326, adopted an updated
safety standard for human exposure to Radio Frequency
(RF) electromagnetic energy emitted by FCC regulated
transmitters. Those guidelines are consistent with the
safety standard previously set by U.S., Canada and
international standards bodies.
The design of this phone complies with the FCC
guidelines and these international standards.
Bodily Contact During Operation
This device was tested for typical use with the back of the
phone kept 0.6 inches (1.5 cm) from the body. To
comply with FCC RF exposure requirements, a minimum
separation distance of 0.6 inches (1.5 cm) must be
maintained between the user’s body and the back of the
phone, including the antenna, whether extended or
retracted. Third-party belt-clips, holsters and similar
accessories containing metallic components should not
be used. Avoid the use of accessories that cannot
maintain 0.6 inches (1.5 cm) distance between the user’s
body and the back of the phone and have not been
tested for compliance with FCC RF exposure limits.
Vehicle-Mounted External Antenna
(Optional, if available.)
A minimum separation distance of 8 inches (20 cm) must
be maintained between the user / bystander and the
vehicle-mounted external antenna to satisfy FCC RF
exposure requirements. For more information about RF
exposure, visit the FCC website at www.fcc.gov.
Caution
Use only the supplied and approved antenna. Use of
unauthorized antennas or modifications could impair call
quality, damage the phone, void your warranty and/or
result in violation of FCC regulations.
Do not use the phone with a damaged antenna. If a
damaged antenna comes into contact with the skin a
minor burn may result. Contact your local dealer for a
replacement antenna.
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TECHNICAL DETAILS
TECHNICAL DETAILS
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PHONE OVERVIEW
PHONE OVERVIEW
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Earpiece
Flip Open the case to answer an incoming call and close to end the call.
LCD Screen Displays messages and indicator icons.
Left Soft Key Use to access the menu assigned to the left screen of the phone.
Headset Jack
Side Keys Use to adjust the ringer volume in standby mode and the earpiece
volume during a call.
Voice Dial/Voice Memo Key Press once to access the Voice Dial. Press and
hold for two seconds or more to access Voice Memo.
Send Key Use to place or answer calls.
Vibrate Mode Key Use to set the mode (from standby mode press and hold
for about 3 seconds).
Navigation Keys Use for quick access to Messaging, All Calls.
Right Soft Key Use to access the menu assigned to the right screen of the phone.
Side Camera Key Use for quick access to Camera function (Press and hold for
about 3 seconds to use camera function on the outside/inside display).
Power/End Key Use to turn the power on/off and to end a call. Also use to
return to the main menu display screen.
Clear Press to delete a single space or character. Press and hold to delete entire
words. Press this key once in a menu to go back one level.
Speakerphone Key Use for quick access to Speakerphone Mode.
Lock Mode Key Use to set the lock function (from standby mode press and
hold for about 3 seconds).
Microphone Flash Camera Lens External Display
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MENUS OVERVIEW
MENUS OVERVIEW
1. Contacts
1. List Entries
2. New Entry
3. Groups
4. Speed Dials
5. Voice Dials
6. Erase All Contacts
2. Call History
1. All Calls
2. Incoming Calls
3. Outgoing Calls
4. Missed Calls
5. Erase History
1. All Calls
2. Incoming Calls
3. Outgoing Calls
4. Missed Calls
6. Call Timers
1. Last Call
2. Recent Calls
3. Life Time
4. Data Transferred
5. Connection Time
6. Reset Timer
3. Messaging
1. Voice Mail
2. Text and Multimedia
1. Send New
2. Inbox
3. Outbox
4. Templates
5. Drafts
6. Saved
7. Erase Messages
8. Settings
9. Memory Info
3. E-mail
Get New
Online E-mail
4. IM & Chat
Get New
Online IM
5. Web Alerts
6. Short Codes
1. Short Code List
4. Wireless Web
5. Media
1. Ringtones
2. Wallpaper
3. Camera
4. My Albums
1. Sound Album
2. Picture Album
3. Online Album
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MENUS OVERVIEW
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6. Shop
7. Games
Get New
8. Tools & Apps
Get New
GPS Services
Calculator
Alarm Clock
Scheduler
Notepad
EZ Tip Calc
World Clock
Voice Memo
9. Settings
1. Sound
1. Ringers
2. Keypad
3. Volume
4. Alerts
2. Display
1. Banner
2. Wallpaper
3. Backlight
4. Keypad Light
5. Time and Date
6. Menu Style
7. Dialing Fonts
8. Theme Color
3. Games / Tools
1. Backlight Settings
2. Volume
3. Notification
4. Others
5. Memory Info
4. Bluetooth
1. Power
2. Device List
3. Discovery Mode
4. Device Name
5. Bluetooth Info
5. GPS
6. Others
1. Nav. Key Shortcuts
2. Call Setup
3. Language
4. TTY Mode
5. Data Setup
6. Memory Info
7. System
1. Phone Info
2. System
3. Security
8. Airplane Mode
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GETTING STARTED WITH YOUR PHONE
GETTING STARTED WITH YOUR PHONE
The Battery
The phone comes with a rechargeable battery. Keep
the battery charged while not in use in order to
maximize talk and standby time. The battery charge
level is shown at the top of the LCD screen.
Installing the Battery
To install the battery, insert the battery into the
opening on the back of the phone. Put the battery
cover on the battery and push it slightly upwards.
Removing the Battery
Turn the power off. Pull the battery cover downward
and remove it. Then remove the battery by pressing
the upper area of it.
Charging the Battery
To use the charger provided with your phone:
WARNING! Use only the charger provided with the
phone. Using any charger other than the one included
with the LG 245 may damage your phone or battery.
1. Plug the end of the adapter into the phone's
charger port and the other end into an electrical
outlet.
2. The charge time varies depending upon the
battery level.
Battery Charge Level
The battery charge level is shown at the top right of
the LCD screen. When the battery charge level
becomes low, the low battery sensor alerts you in
three ways: sounding an audible tone, blinking the
battery icon, and displaying
Battery Low. If the
battery charge level becomes exceedingly low, the
phone automatically switches off and any function in
progress is not saved.
Note
It is important to fully charge the battery before initial
use of the phone.
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GETTING STARTED WITH YOUR PHONE
Turning the Phone On and Off
Turning the Phone On
1. Install a charged battery or connect the phone to
an external power source such as a vehicle power
charger or hands-free car kit.
2. Press for a few seconds until the LCD screen
lights up.
Turning the Phone Off
1. Press and hold until the display turns off.
Signal Strength
Call quality depends on the signal strength in your
area. The signal strength is indicated on the screen
as the number of bars next to the signal strength
icon: The more bars, the better the signal strength. If
the signal quality is poor, move to an open area. If
you are in a building, the reception may be better
near a window.
Note
Like any other radio device, avoid any unnecessary contact
with the antenna while your phone is on.
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GETTING STARTED WITH YOUR PHONE
GETTING STARTED WITH YOUR PHONE
Screen Icons
To see the icons below, go to Menu -> Settings -> System -> Phone Info -> Icon Glossary.
Signal Strength indicator. The strength of the
signal received by the phone is indicated by the
number of bars displayed.
Roaming indicator.
The phone is outside of the home service area.
1X service indicator.
New Message.
Battery Indicator.
Indicates battery charge level.
New Message/Voice.
In Call State. A call is in progress.
* No icon indicates the phone is in standby mode.
No Service indicator.
The phone is not receiving a system signal.
Data Session.
Vibrate Mode.
Ring Mode.
Silent Mode.
Alarm.
GPS On.
Bluetooth Audio Device Connected.
Airplane Mode.
Voice Only.
Schedule.
Speaker Mode.
TTY.
SSL.
Bluetooth On.
Shown To All.
Digital indicator. Digital service is available.
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GETTING STARTED WITH YOUR PHONE
Making Calls
1. Make sure the phone is turned on. If not, press
for about 3 seconds.
2. Enter the phone number (include the area code if
needed).
3. Press .
lf the phone is locked, enter the lock code.
Call Failed - indicates the call did not go through.
4. Press to end the call.
Correcting Dialing Mistakes
If you make a mistake while dialing a number, press
once to delete the last digit entered or hold
down for at least 2 seconds to delete all digits.
Redialing Calls
1. Press twice to redial the last number you
dialed. The last 90 numbers are stored in the call
history list and you can also select one of these to
redial.
Receiving Calls
1. When the phone rings or vibrates, press to
answer.
2. Press to end the call.
Note
If you press Left Soft Key [Quiet] while the phone is
ringing, the ringing or vibration is muted for that call.
Note
If you press Right Soft Key [Ignore] while the phone
is ringing, the call will end.
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QUICK ACCESS TO CONVENIENT FEATURES
QUICK ACCESS TO CONVENIENT FEATURES
Vibrate Mode
Sets the phone to vibrate instead of ring. To set
Vibrate Mode press and hold . To return to
Normal Mode, press and hold .
Lock Mode
Sets your phone to require your 4-digit password in
order to use the phone.
To quickly lock your phone press for three
seconds and enter your lock code. To cancel, press
Right Soft Key
[Unlock] and enter the password.
Mute Function
The Mute function prevents the other party from
hearing your voice, but allows you to hear the other
party. To quickly activate Mute press Left Soft Key
[Mute] , then to cancel press Left Soft Key
[Unmute] .
Volume Quick Adjustment
Quickly adjust ringer and earpiece volumes by
pressing the upper side key to increase and lower key
to decrease.
Note
Until you change it, the lock code/password is the last 4
digits of your phone number.
Note
The earpiece volume can only be adjusted during a call
and Key Beep volume can only be adjusted through the
Menu.
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QUICK ACCESS TO CONVENIENT FEATURES
Call Waiting
Your cellular service provider may offer call waiting.
While a call is in progress, one beep indicates
another incoming call. When call waiting is enabled,
you may put the active call on hold while you answer
the other incoming call. Press to receive a
waiting call then press again to switch between
calls. Check with your service provider for information
about this function.
Caller ID
Caller ID displays the number and/or name of the
incoming call. Check with your service provider to
ensure they offer this feature.
Speed Dialing
Speed Dialing allows you to make phone calls quickly
and easily with a few key presses. Speed Dial number
1 is set to call your Voicemail.
To dial Speed Dials
For Speed Dials 1 to 9 press and hold the Speed Dial
number.
For Speed Dials 10 to 99 press the first digit, then
press and hold the key of the last digit.
Note
Another way to Speed Dial is to enter the speed dial
number(s), then press .
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