LG 400G User manual

LG400G User Guide
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For Your Safety 6
Important Information
Before You Start
Safety Instructions
Safety Information
FCC RF Exposure Information 8
CAUTION 9
Body-worn Operation
Vehicle Mounted External Antenna
FCC Part 15 Class B Compliance 10
Cautions for Battery
Battery Disposal
Adapter (Charger) Cautions
Your Phone 11
Phone Components
Your Phone’s Features 12
Display Information 13
On-Screen Icons
Getting Started 14
Installing the SIM
Charging the Battery 15
Turning Your Phone On and
Off 17
Access Codes 17
Security code (4 digits)
General Functions 18
Making a Call
Making a Call by Send Key
Making International Calls
Ending a Call
Making a Call From the Contact List
Adjusting the Volume 19
Answering a Call
Vibrate Mode (Quick)
Signal Strength
Entering Text
T9 Mode 20
ABC Mode
123 Mode (Numbers Mode)
Symbolic Mode
Changing the Text Input Mode
Using the T9 Mode
Using the ABC Mode 21
Using the 123 (Numbers) Mode 22
sing the Symbol Mode
T9 dictionary
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Selecting Functions
and Options 23
In-Call Menu 24
During a Call
Conference Calls 25
Menu Tree 27
Prepaid 30
Add Airtime
Buy Airtime
My Phone Number
Airtime Info.
Airtime Display
Serial Number
SIM Serial Number 31
Add Airtime
Address Book 32
Contact List
New Contact
Speed Dial List
Caller Groups
Copy All Contacts 33
Delete All Contacts
Information
Check Memory
My Numbers
Game 34
Alarm Clock 35
Messaging 36
New Message
Inbox 37
Drafts
Outbox 38
Sent
Voicemail
Templates 39
Text Templates
Business Card
Message settings 40
Text Message
Voicemail Number
Download Message
Check Memory
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Recent Calls 41
Missed Calls
Dialed Calls
Received Calls
All Calls
Call Duration
Last Call
Dialed Calls 42
Received Calls
All Calls
My Stuff 43
Game
Audio & Ringtones
Graphics
Tools 44
Alarm Clock
Calendar
Record Voice 45
Notepad
Calculator
Tip Calculator 46
World Clock
Stop Watch 47
Unit Converter
Settings 48
Audio & Ringtones
Ringtones
Volume
Ring Alert Type
Message Alert Tones
Increasing Ringtone
Power On/Off Toens
Display
Wallpapers
Backlight Timer 49
Contrast
Languages
Date & Time
Date Format
Time Format
Call
Call Forwarding
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Answer Mode 50
Send My Number
Call Waiting 51
Minute Minder
Auto Redial
TTY 51
Send DTMF Tones
Security
PIN Code Request
Fixed Dial Number 52
Change Codes
Power Save
Network Selection
Automatic 53
Manual
Preferred
Phone Information
Reset Default
Q&A 54
Accessories 56
Safety Guidelines 57
Glossary 77
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Important Information
This user guide contains important
information on the use and operation
of this phone. Please read all the
information carefully for optimal
performance and to prevent any
damage to or misuse of the phone.
Any changes or modifications not
expressly approved in this user guide
could void your warranty for this
equipment.
Before You Start
Safety Instructions
WARNING! To reduce the possibility of
electric shock, do not expose your
phone to high humidity areas, such as
the bathroom, swimming pool, etc.
Always store your phone away from
heat. Never store your phone in
settings that may expose it to
temperatures less than 32°F or greater
than 104°F, such as outside during
extreme weather conditions or in your
car on a hot day. Exposure to excessive
cold or heat will result in malfunction,
damage and/or catastrophic failure.
Be careful when using your phone
near other electronic devices. RF
emissions from your mobile phone
may affect nearby in adequately
shielded electronic equipment. You
should consult with manufacturers of
any personal medical devices such as
pacemakers and hearing aides to
determine if they are susceptible to
interference from your mobile phone.
Turn off your phone in a medical
facility or at a gas station. Never place
your phone in a microwave oven as
this will cause the battery to explode.
IMPORTANT! Please read the TIA
SAFETY INFORMATION on page 68
before using your phone.
Safety Information
Read these simple guidelines. Breaking
the rules may be dangerous or illegal.
Further detailed information is given in
this user guide.
] Never use an unapproved battery
since this could damage the phone
and/or battery and could cause the
battery to explode.
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] Never place your phone in a
microwave oven as it will cause the
battery to explode.
] Do not dispose of your battery by
fire or with hazardous or flammable
materials.
] Make sure that no sharp-edged
items come into contact with the
battery. There is a risk of this causing
a fire.
] Store the battery in a place out of
reach of children.
] Be careful that children do not
swallow any parts such as rubber
plugs (earphone, connection parts
of the phone, etc.). This could cause
asphyxiation or suffocation.
] Unplug the power cord and charger
during lightning storms to avoid
electric shock or fire.
] 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 activated, you may
be seriously injured.
] Do not use a hand-held phone while
driving.
] Do not use the phone in areas
where its use is prohibited. (For
example: aircraft).
] Do not expose the battery charger
or adapter to direct sunlight or use it
in places with high humidity, such as
a bathroom.
] Never store your phone in
temperatures less than- 4°F or
greater than 122°F.
] Do not use harsh chemicals(such as
alcohol, benzene, thinners, etc.) or
detergents to clean your phone.
There is a risk of this causing a fire.
] Do not drop, strike, or shake your
phone severely. Such actions may
harm the internal circuit boards of
the phone.
] Do not use your phone in high
explosive areas as the phone may
generate sparks.

] 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.
] Do not place any heavy items on the
power cord. Do not allow the power
cord to be crimped as it may cause
fire or electric shock.
] Do not handle the phone with wet
hands while it is being charged. It
may cause an electric shock o
seriously damage your phone.
] Do not disassemble the phone.
] Do not place or answer calls while
charging the phone as it may short-
circuit the phone and/or cause
electric shock or fire.
] Only use the batteries, antennas,
and chargers provided by LG. The
warranty will not be applied to
products provided by other
suppliers.
] Only authorized personnel should
service the phone and its
accessories. Faulty installation or
service may result in accidents and
consequently invalidate the
warranty.
] Do not hold or let the antenna come
in contact with your body during a
call.
] 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.
FCC RF Exposure Information
WARNING! Read this information
before operating the phone.
In August 1996, the Federal
Communications (FCC) of he 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
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safety standard previously set by both
U.S. and international standards
bodies.
The design of this phone complies
with the FCC guidelines and these
international standards.
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 skin, a minor burn may result.
Contact your local dealer for a
replacement antenna.
Body-worn Operation
This device was tested for typical body-
worn operations with the back of the
phone kept 0.6 inches (1.5cm)
between the user’s body and the back
of the phone. To comply with FCC RF
exposure requirements, a minimum
separation distance of 0.6
inches(1.5cm) must be maintained
between the user s body and the back
of the phone. Third-party belt-clips,
holsters, and similar accessories
containing metallic components
should not be used. Body-worn
accessories that cannot maintain 0.6
inches(1.5cm) separation distance
between the user's body and the back
of the phone, and have not been
tested for typical body-worn
operations may not comply with FCC
RF exposure limits and should be
avoided.
Vehicle Mounted External
Antenna (optional, if available)
A minimum separation distance of 8
inches (20cm) 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
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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 it
accessories must accept any
interference received, including
interference that may cause undesired
operation.
Cautions for Battery
] Do not disassemble.
] Do not short-circuit.
] Do not expose to high temperature:
60°C (140°F).]
] Do not incinerate.
Battery Disposal
] Please dispose of your battery
properly or bring to your local
wireless carrier for recycling.
] Do not dispose in fire or with
hazardous or flammable materials.
Adapter (Charger) Cautions
] Using the wrong battery charger
could damage your phone and void
your warranty.
] The adapter or battery charger is
intended for indoor use only.
Do not expose the adapter or battery
charger to direct sunlight or use it in
places with high humidity, such as the
bathroom.
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Your Phone
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Phone Components
OK
1. Earpiece
6. Display screen
2. Left soft key
3. Send key
4. Alpha
numeric keys
5. Microphone
7. Navigation key
8. Right soft key
9. End / Power key
10. LED

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Your Phone’s Features
1. Earpiece
2,8. Left soft key/Right soft key: Each
of these keys performs the functions
indicated by the text on the display
immediately above them.
3. Send key: You can dial a phone
number and answer incoming calls.
Press this key in standby mode to
quickly access the most recent
incoming, outgoing and missed
calls.
4. Alphanumeric keys: These keys are
used to dial a number in standby
mode and to enter numbers or
characters in edit mode.
5. Microphone: Can be muted during
a call for privacy.
6. Display screen: Displays phone
status icons, menu items, Web
information, pictures and more in
full color.
7. Navigation key: Use for quick
access to phone functions.
9. End/Power key: Allows you to
power the phone on or off, end calls,
or return to Standby Mode.
Status Color Function
Incoming Calls Blue Blinks in case of incoming call.
New Message (SMS/MMS) Blue Blinks for 5 secs after you have gotten message.
Alarm/Schedule Alert Blue Blinks for 5 secs after Alarm or Alert starts.
Roaming Calls Blue Blinks during the roaming call.
In Charging Red The light is on.
Charging Charging Complete Blue The light is on.
Error Red Blinks while the charging is not going well.
Flip is closed or LCD is off Blue
Blinks for 10 secs after flip is closed or LCD is off.
Power On/Off Blue The light is on for a sec while the Power is on.
The light is on for a sec while the Power is off.
10. LED

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Display Information On-Screen Icons
The table below describes various
display indicators or icons that appear
on the phone’s display screen.
Menu Options
Icon area
Soft key
indications
Text and graphic
area
Area Description
First line Displays various
icons. See page 14
Middle lines Display messages,
instructions and any
information that you
enter, such as
number to be dialed.
Last line Shows the functions
currently assigned to
the two soft keys.
Icon Description
Indicates the strength of the
network signal.
Indicates that GPRS service is
available.
Indicates the status of the
battery charge.
Indicates a call is in progress.
Indicates the alarm has been
set and is on.
Indicates the Schedule
function.
Indicates the receipt of a
message.
Indicates the receipt of a
voicemail.
Indicates Ring has been set
for alert.
Indicates Silent has been set
for alert.
Indicates that Vibration has
been set for alert.
Indicates the speakerphone
has been activated.
Indicates the TTY has been
set and is on.

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Installing the SIM
When you subscribe to a cellular
network, you are provided with a plug-
in SIM loaded with your subscription
details, such as your PIN, any optional
services available and many others.
1. If necessary, switch off the phone by
holding down the [END] key
until the power-off image displays.
2. Remove the battery. To do so:
3. Slide the SIM into the SIM socket so
that it locks the card into place.
Make sure that the notched corner
is top left and the gold contacts of
the card face into the phone.
Important!
The plug-in SIM and its contacts can
be easily damaged by scratches or
bending, so be careful when
handling, inserting or removing the
card. Keep all SIM out of the reach of
small children.

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4. To insert the battery, align the
golden contacts of the battery with
the corresponding connectors on
the battery compartment. Press
down on the opposite end of the
battery until it snaps into place.
5. Attach the back cover by sliding up
into position until it clicks.
Charging the Battery
The use of unauthorized accessories
could damage your phone and void
your warranty.
To use the travel charger provided
with your phone:
1. With the battery in position on the
phone, connect the lead from the
travel charger to the bottom of the
phone. Check that the arrow on the
lead connector is facing towards the
front of the phone.
2. Connect the travel charger to a
standard AC wall outlet. Only use
the travel charger that comes
included with the package.
Note
When you need to remove the SIM,
slide it, as shown, and take it out of
the socket.

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3. When a phone has been charged
fully, disconnect the travel charger
from the phone by pulling the
connector out.
Notice
]If your phone is powered on
while charging, you’ll see the
bars in the battery indicator icon
cycle.
When the battery is fully
charged, the bars in the battery
indicator icon will flash on and
off.
If the battery fails to charge
completely:
]After turning the phone on and
off, please attempt to recharge
the battery.
]After detaching and reattaching
the battery, please attempt to
recharge the battery.
Warning
The travel charger must be
unplugged before you remove the
battery, otherwise, the phone could
be damaged.

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Turning Your Phone On
and Off
1. Hold down the [END] key until
the phone switches on.
2. If the phone asks for a PIN, enter the
PIN and the key.
The phone searches for your network
and after finding it goes to the idle
screen as illustrated below. From the
idle screen, you can make or receive a
call.
3. When you wish to switch the phone
off, hold down the [END] key
until the power-off image displays.
Access Codes
You can use the access codes
described in this section to avoid
unauthorized use of your phone. The
access codes can be changed by using
the Change Codes feature (Menu
9.5.4).
Security code (4 digits)
The security code protects the
unauthorized use of your phone. The
default security code is set to ‘0000’
and the security code is required to
delete all phone entries and to activate
the Restore Factory Settings menu. The
security code default setting can be
modified from the Security Settings
menu.
Note
The display language is preset to
Automatic at the factory. To change
the language, use the Languages
menu option (Menu 9.2.5).
Menu Options

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Making a Call
1. Make sure your phone is powered
on.
2. Enter a phone number including
the area code. To edit a number on
the display screen, simply press
the key to erase one digit at a
time.
]Press and hold the key to
erase the entire number.
3. Press the [SEND] key to call the
number.
4. When finished, press the [END]
key.
Making a Call by Send Key
2. Press the [SEND] key, and the
most recent incoming, outgoing
and missed phone numbers will be
displayed.
2. Select the desired number by using
the navigation key.
3. Press the [SEND] key.
Making International Calls
1. Press and hold the key and
the international access character
‘+’ will appear.
2. Enter the country code, area code,
and the phone number.
3. Press the [SEND] key.
Ending a Call
When you have finished a call, press
the [END] key.
Making a Call From the
Contact List
You can store names and phone
numbers dialed frequently in the SIM
as well as in the phone memory known
as the Contacts.
You can dial a number by simply
selecting a name in the contacts and
pressing the [SEND] key.

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Adjusting the Volume
During a call, if you want to adjust the
earpiece volume, use the up/down
navigation key of the phone.
Answering a Call
When you receive a call, the phone
rings and the flashing phone icon
appears on the screen. If the caller can
be identified, the caller’s phone
number (or name if stored in your
Address Book) is displayed.
1. Press the [SEND] key or the left
soft key to answer an incoming call.
If Any Key has been set as the
answer mode (Menu 9.4.2), any key
press will answer a call except for
the [END] key or the right soft
key.
2. End the call by closing the phone or
pressing the [END] key.
Vibrate Mode (Quick)
Vibrate Mode can be activated by
pressing and holding down the
[Star] key.
Signal Strength
If you are inside a building, being near
a window may give you better
reception. You can see the strength of
your signal by the signal indicator on
your phone’s display screen.
Entering Text
You can enter alphanumeric characters
by using the phone’s keypad. For
example, storing names in the Address
Book, writing a message, or creating
scheduling events in the calendar all
require entering text.
The following text input methods are
available in the phone.
Notice
You can answer a call while using the
Address Book or other menu
features.

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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.
You can set on and off for the T9 input
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. To change to 123 mode in a
text entry field, press key until 123
mode is displayed.
A long press changes mode to 123.
Symbolic Mode
This mode allows you to enter special
characters.
Changing the Text Input
Mode
Change the text input mode by
pressing . You can check the
current text input mode in the upper
right corner of the screen.
Using the T9 Mode
The T9 predictive text input mode
allows you to enter words easily with a
minimum number of key presses. As
you press each key, the phone begins
to display the characters that it thinks
you are typing based on a built-in
dictionary. As new letters are added,
the word changes to reflect the most
likely candidate from the dictionary.
Notice
The default setting on the phone is
T9 disabled mode.