LG BL40F User manual

BL40 User Guide
Some of the contents in this
manual may differ from your phone
depending on the software of the
phone or your service provider.
BL40f

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.

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Power key
Turns the phone on/off.
Inner camera
Earpiece
Proximity Sensor
Handsfree or Stereo earphone connector
WARNING: Putting a heavy object
on the phone or sitting on it can damage
its LCD and touch screen functionality.
Do not cover the protection lm on
proximity sensor of LCD. It can be caused
the malfunction of sensor.
Getting to know your phone

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Volume keys
• When the screen is idle:
key tone volume.
•During a call: earpiece
volume.
•When playing a track:
controls the volume
continuously.
Camera key
•Go to camera menu
directly by pressing and
holding the key.
Charger, Data cable
(USB cable)
TIP: Before
connecting the
USB cable, wait
until the phone has
powered up and
has registered on
the network.
Music key
Getting to know your phone

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Battery cover
Battery
SIM card
socket
Flash light
Camera lens
Memory card
socket
Open view

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1Remove the battery cover
Slide down the battery cover.
2Remove the battery
Pull out the battery.
WARNING: Do not remove
the battery when the phone
is switched on, as this may
damage the phone.
WARNING: Do not remove
the battery cover when using
GPS, Wi-Fi or Bluetooth. The
antenna is mounted on the
battery cover.
Installing the SIM and battery

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3Install the SIM card
Slide the SIM card into the SIM
card holder. Make sure the gold
contact area on the card is facing
downwards. To remove the SIM
card, gently pull it outwards.
4Install the battery
Insert the top of the battery
into the top edge of the battery
compartment first. Ensure that
the battery contacts align with
the phone’s terminals. Press the
bottom of the battery down until
it clips into place.

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Charging your phone
Slide back the cover of the charger
connector on the side of your BL40.
Insert the charger and plug it into a
mains electricity socket. Your BL40
must be charged until the “Battery
full” message appears on the screen.
NOTE: The battery must be fully
charged initially to improve battery
lifetime. Disregard the first“Battery
full” message and keep the phone
on charge overnight (or for up to
14 hours).

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Installing a memory card
You can expand the available
memory space on your phone by
using a memory card.
NOTE: A memory card is an optional
accessory.
Slide the memory card into the slot
at the top, until it clicks into place.
Make sure the gold contact area is
facing downwards.
WARNING: Slide into
the memory card to the slot,
otherwise, the card can be
damaged.
Memory card

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Formatting the memory card
Your memory card may already be
formatted. If it isn’t, you will need
to format it before you can start to
use it.
NOTE: All files get deleted while
formatting.
From the home screen select
and select Phone settings from
the Settings tab.
Scroll and touch Memory info.
then scroll and touch External
memory.
Touch Format and then confirm
your choice.
Enter the password, if one has
been set. The card will then be
formatted and ready to use.
NOTE: If there is existing content
on your memory card, the folder
structure may be different after
formatting since all files will have
been deleted.
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Transferring your contacts
To transfer your contacts from your
SIM to your phone:
From the Communication tab,
scroll through Address book
and choose then Change
location.
Touch Copy to Handset.
Choose Mark all or select names
one by one and touch Copy to
Handset.
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Memory card

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Touch in the home screen to open a Top menu. From here you can access
further menus by scrolling through the icons: Communication, Entertainment,
Utilities and Settings.
Settings
Profiles
Display settings
Phone settings
Call settings
Bluetooth
Wi-Fi
Touch settings
Connectivity
Entertainment
Orange TV
Orange downloads
Camera
Gallery
Media album
Orange music
Games & Apps
FM radio
Communication
Address book
Recent history
Messaging
Email
Dialling
Video call
Orange messenger
Write message
Utilities
Orange World
Orange Maps
Alarms
Organiser
Flashcode
Memo
Voice recorder
More
Menu map

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From this screen you can access
menu options, make a call, view
the status of your phone and much
more.
Touch screen tips
The home screen is also a great
place to get used to using the touch
screen.
To select an item, touch the centre
of the icon.
Do not to press too hard; the
touchscreen is sensitive enough
to pick up on a light, firm touch.
Use the tip of your finger to
touch the option you require. Be
careful not to touch any other
keys.
When the screen light is off,
either press the power key or
hold down the Unlock/Lock key
on the touch screen to return the
home screen.
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•
•
Whenever your BL40 is not in use,
it will return to the lock screen.
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Your home screen

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Customising the home screen
Widget home
screen (active)
Multimedia home
screen
Shortcut home
screen
Contact home
screen

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Your home screen
Get in touch with your BL40 -
The User Interface is based on four
types of Homescreens. To swap
between the home screens just
wipe quickly over display from left
to right or from right to left.
Home screen customisation -
For each type of home screen
you are able to add and remove
objects by pressing & holding your
finger on the screen, or if already
added touching and holding one
of the objects.
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Quick keys
The quick keys on your home screen provide easy, one-touch access to the
functions you use most.
Touch it to bring up the
touch dialling pad, which lets
you make a call. Enter the
number as you would with
a normal key pad and touch
Voice call.
To place a video call to this
number, touch Video Call
after entering the number.
Touch to open your contacts.
To search for the number you
want to call: Click the search
icon to enter the name of the
contact using the touchpad.
You can also create new
contacts and edit existing
ones.
Touch to access the
Messaging menu. From here
you can create a new SMS.
Touch to open the full Top
menu which is divided into
four sub-menus.

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Your home screen
Touch screen
The controls on the BL40 touch
screen change dynamically,
depending on the task you are
carrying out.
Opening Applications
To open any Application simply
touch its icon.
Scrolling
Drag from side to side to scroll. On
some screens, such as web pages,
you can also scroll up or down.

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Zooming In or Out
When viewing photos, web pages,
emails, or maps, you can zoom in
and out. Pinch your fingers together
or slide them apart.
Viewing the status bar
The status bar uses various icons to
show different conditions such as
signal strength, new messages and
battery life as well as telling you
whether your Bluetooth or GPRS
are active.
Below is a table which explains the
meaning of icons you’re likely to see
in the status bar.
Icon Description
No Service
2G
3G
EDGE
HSDPA
Wi-fi is on
Bluetooth Message
Bluetooth Mono hands free
headset
Bluetooth Mono Stereo
headset

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Your home screen
Icon Description
Bluetooth Stereo headset
Bluetooth Mono headset
Bluetooth on
Printer by Bluetooth
Bluetooth Transfer
Bluetooth Visibility
Bluetooth Music
Downloading
Downloading complete.
Downloading cancelled.
In-call option
Internet
Searching
Call divert
Call reject
Security
Headset
HomeZone
Roaming
Icon Description
Alarm
Schedule (Calendar)
Multi-tasking
Music paused
Music playing
Music playing with FM
broadcasting
FM radio playing
FM broadcasting
Email being sent
Email received
MMS
MMS sending
MMS received
SMS sending
New voicemail
New message
Message sending has failed
New email

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Icon Description
Push message
Flight mode
Outdoor
Silent
-Customised ringtones 1-10
Ringtone after vibration
Ringtone with vibration
External memory
Battery status
Projector/TV out
Using the Multi-tasking
function
Touch the multitasking key
to open the Multitasking menu.
From here you can view some
applications that are running and
access them with one touch.