LG GB125 User manual

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GB125
USER GUIDE
This manual may dier from the phone
depending on the phone software version
and service provider used.

LIMITED WARRANTY STATEMENT
1. WHAT THIS WARRANTY COVERS:
LG offers you a limited warranty that the enclosed subscriber unit and its enclosed
accessories will be free from defects in material and workmanship, according to the
following terms and conditions:
1. The limited warranty for the product extends for ONE (1) year beginning on the
date of purchase of the product by the original end user.
2. The limited warranty extends only to the original end user of the product and is
not assignable or transferable to any subsequent purchaser/end user.
3. This warranty is good only to the original end user of the product during the
warranty period as long as it is in Canada.
4. Upon request from LG, the consumer must provide information to reasonably
prove the date of purchase.
5. During the applicable warranty period, LG will repair or replace at LG’s sole option,
without charge to the original end user, any defective component part of the
phone or accessory.
6. LG may use rebuilt, reconditioned or new parts or components when repairing any
product or replace a product with a rebuilt, reconditioned or new product.
2. WHAT THIS WARRANTY DOES NOT COVER:
1. Defects or damages resulting from use of the product in other than its normal and
customary manner.
2. Defects or damages from abnormal use, abnormal conditions, improper storage,
exposure to moisture or dampness, unauthorized modifications, unauthorized
connections, unauthorized repair, misuse, neglect, abuse, accident, alteration,
improper installation or other acts which are not the fault of LG, including damage
caused by spills of food or liquids.
3. Breakage or damage to antennas unless caused directly by defects in material or
workmanship.
4. The fact that the Customer Service Department at LG was not notified by the
original end user of the alleged defect or malfunction of the product, during the
warranty period.
5. Products which have had their serial numbers removed or made illegible.
6. Damage resulting from use of non-LG approved accessories.

7. All plastic surfaces and all other externally exposed parts that are scratched or
damaged due to normal customer use.
8. Products serviced by non-authorized persons or companies.
Notes:
1. This limited warranty supersedes all other warranties, expressed or implied either
in fact or by operations of law, statutory or otherwise, including, but not limited to
any implied warranty of merchantability or fitness for a particular purpose.
2. Shipping damage is the sole responsibility of the shipping company.
3. EXCLUSION OF LIABILITY:
No other express warranty is applicable to this product.
THE DURATION OF ANY IMPLIED WARRANTIES, INCLUDING THE IMPLIED
WARRANTY OF MARKETABILITY, IS LIMITED TO THE DURATION OF THE EXPRESS
WARRANTY HEREIN. LG ELECTRONICS CANADA, INC. SHALL NOT BE LIABLE
FOR THE LOSS OF THE USE OF THE PRODUCT, INCONVENIENCE, LOSS OR
ANY OTHER DAMAGES, DIRECT OR CONSEQUENTIAL, ARISING OUT OF THE
USE OF, OR INABILITY TO USE, THIS PRODUCT OR FOR ANY BREACH OF ANY
EXPRESS OR IMPLIED WARRANTY, INCLUDING THE IMPLIED WARRANTY OF
MARKETABILITY APPLICABLE TO THIS PRODUCT.
4. HOW TO GET WARRANTY SERVICE:
To obtain warranty service, please call the following telephone number from anywhere
in Canada:
LG Electronics Canada, Inc.
Tel. [phone]
www.lg.ca (see links to “Wireless Phone Service”)
Electronics Canada Inc.
Mississauga, Ontario

English
GB125
USER GUIDE
This manual may differ from the phone
depending on the phone software version
and service provider used.

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For Your Safety 5
Installing the SIM Card and
Charging the Battery 11
Installing the SIM Card 11
Illustrations 11
Phone Components 12
Display Information 13
On-Screen Icons 13
Turning Your Phone On
and Off 14
Making a call 14
Answering a call 14
Making an international call 14
Menu and Options 15
Entering Text 16
T9 Mode 16
ABC Mode 16
123 Mode (Numbers Mode) 16
Symbol Mode 16
FM radio 17
How to set the tone 18
Ringtone 18
Call alert type, Ring tones, Ring
volume, Message alert type,
Message tones, Message
volume, Keypad tones, Keypad
volume, Flip tone, Effect sound
volume, Power on/off volume 18
Quick feature reference 19
Contacts 19
Messaging 20
Call history 21
Tools 21
Settings 22
Organizer 23
Safety Guidelines 24
Table of Contents

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For Your Safety
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.
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.
Never place your phone in a
microwave oven as it will cause the
battery to explode.

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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.
For Your Safety (continued)

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Do not handle the phone with wet
hands while it is being charged. It
may cause an electric shock or
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.
Use accessories, such as
earphones and headsets, with
caution. Ensure that cables are
tucked away safely and do not
touch the antenna unnecessarily.
Memory card information and
care
Always insert/remove the memory
card while the handset power is
off. If you remove it while the
power is on, it may be damaged.
If a damage cannot be fixed,
format the memory card.
The memory card cannot be used
for recording copyrightprotected
data.
Do not write forcefully on the
memo area.
Carry and store the memory card
in its case.
Do not allow the memory card to
get wet.
Do not leave the memory card in
extremely hot location.
Do not disassemble or modify the
memory card.
For Your Safety (continued)

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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 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.
For Your Safety (continued)

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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
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 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.
For Your Safety (continued)

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Avoid damage to your hearing
Damage to your hearing can occur
if you are exposed to loud sound
for long periods of time. We
therefore recommend that you do
not turn on or off the handset
close to your ear. We also
recommend that music and call
volumes are set to a reasonable
level.
If you are listening to music whilst
out and about, please ensure that
the volume is at a reasonable level
so that you are aware of your
surroundings. This is particularly
imperative when attempting to
cross the street.
For Your Safety (continued)

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Installing the SIM Card and Charging the Battery
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 this phone.
Illustrations
Open battery cover
Insert your SIM
Close battery cover
Charge your battery
1 2
4 5
Fully charge the battery
before using it for the first time.
3
4
2
3
1
5
4
3
2

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Phone Components
Alphanumeric keys
These keys are used
to dial a number in
standby mode and
to enter numbers
or characters in edit
mode.
Earpiece
Soft keys
Each of these keys
performs the functions
indicated by the text on
the display immediately
above them
E : End /Power key
Allows you to power the
phone on or off, end
calls, or return to Standby
Mode.
Display screen
N
: Navigation key
Use for quick access to
phone functions.
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S : SEND key
You can dial a phone
number and answer
incoming calls.

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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.
Tells you the strength of the network signal.
Call is connected.
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.

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Turning Your Phone On and Off
1. Hold down the E [END] key until the phone switches on.
2. To switch the phone off, hold down the
E [END] key until the power-off
image displays.
Making a call
1. Enter a phone number including the area code.
2. Press the
S [SEND] key to call the number.
3. When finished, press the
E [END] key.
Answering a call
1. When the phone rings and the phone icon flashes on the screen, press the
S [SEND] key or the left soft key to answer.
2. If the Any Key menu option (Menu 5.5.2.2), has been set, any key press will
answer a call except for the
E [END] key or the right soft key.
3. End the call by pressing the
E [END] key.
Note: After the call ends, the phone will go back to standby mode.
Making an international call
1. Press and hold the 0 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
S [SEND] key to call the number.

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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.
Press the left soft key to
access the available Menu.
Press the right soft key to
access the available
Favourites.
Menu Favourites

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Entering Text
You can enter alphanumeric characters by using the phone’s keypad. To change
modes, press the
# 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 short pressing * key.

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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
<
[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 speaker: Select this to listen to the radio through the built-in
speaker. To turn off the speaker, select “Listen via wired headset” in the
[Options].

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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 [General - Personalize] 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 *key.
Call alert type, Ring tones, Ring volume, Message alert type,
Message tones, Message volume, Keypad tones, Keypad vol-
ume, Flip tone, Effect sound volume, Power on/off volume
You can select Call alert type, Ring tones, Ring volume, Message alert type,
Message tones, Message volume, Keypad tones, Keypad volume, Flip tone,
Effect sound volume, Power on/off volume.
You can change the sound that will occur when a key is pressed, or volume level.
[Menu - Settings - Profiles - Personalize]

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Quick feature reference
This section provides brief explanations of features on your phone.
Contacts Menu 1
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 between
2 and 9 .
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.