LG KF310 User manual

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USER GUIDEKF310
This document is the user guide for the LG
KF310 3G Video Mobile Phone. All rights for
this document are reserved by LG Electronics.
Copying, modifying and distributing this
document without the consent of LG
Electronics are prohibited.
Disposal of your old appliance
1. When this crossed-out wheeled bin symbol is attached to a product it
means the product is covered by the European Directive 2002/96/CE.
2. All electrical and electronic products should be disposed of separately
from the municipal waste stream via designated collection facilities
appointed by the government or the local authorities.
3. The correct disposal of your old appliance will help prevent potential
negative consequences for the environment and human health.
4. For more detailed information about disposal of your old appliance,
please contact your city office, waste disposal service or the shop
where you purchased the product.

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.

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 data of purchase
of the product.
(2) The limited warranty extends on to the original purchaser of the product and is not assignable or
transferable to any subsequent purchaser/end user.
(3) This warranty is good only to the original purchaser of the product during the warranty period as
long as it is in the U.S., including Alaska, Hawaii, U.S. Territories and Canada.
(4) The external housing and cosmetic parts shall not be covered under these limited warranty terms.
(5) Upon request from LG, the consumer must provide information to reasonably prove the date of
purchase.
(6) The customer shall bear the cost of shipping the product to the Customer Service Department of
LG. LG shall bear the cost of shipping the product back to the consumer after the completion of
service under this limited warranty.
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 shipping blown fuses spills of food or liquid.
(3) Breakage or damage to antennas unless caused directly by defects in material or workmanship.
(4) That the Customer Service Department at LG was net notified by consumer of the alleged defect
or malfunction of the product during the applicable limited warranty period.
(5) Products which have had the serial number removed or made illegible.
(6) The limited warranty is in lieu of all other warranties, express or implied either in fact or by
operations law, statutory or otherwise, including, but limited to any implied warranty of
marketability or fitness for a particular use.
(7) Damage resulting from use of non-LG approved accessories.
(8) All plastic surfaces and all other externally exposed parts that are scratched or damaged due to
normal customer use.
(9) Products operated outside published maximum ratings.
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(10) Products used or obtained in a rental program.
(11) Consumables (such as fuses).
3. STATE LAW RIGHTS:
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 INFOCOMM INC. SHALL
NOT BE LIABLE FOR THE LOSS OF THE USE OF THE PRODUCT, INCONVENIENCE, LOSS
OR ANY OTHER DAMAGES, DIRECT OR CONSEQUENTIAL, RISING 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. Some states do not allow the exclusive of imitation of incidental
or consequential damages or limitations on how long an implied warranty lasts; so these limitations or
exclusions may not apply to you. This warranty gives you specific legal rights and you may also have
other rights which vary from state to state.
4. HOW TO GET WARRANTY SERVICE:
To obtain warranty service, please call the following web address:
www.lgeservice.com

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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.
IMPORTANT! Please read the TIA SAFETY INFORMATION on
page 78 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.
]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.

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For Your Safety
]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 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.

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For Your Safety
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 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 0.79 inches (2cm) between the
user’s body and the back of the phone. To comply with FCC RF
exposure requirements, a minimum separation distance of 0.79
inches(2cm) 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 0.79
inches(2cm) 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.

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For Your Safety
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.

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KF310 Features
KF310 Features
Parts of the phone
Open view
Earpiece
OK (Conrm) key
Navigation keys
v
In standby mode:
U List of Profiles
D Contacts list
u Messaging
d Calendar
v
In menu: Navigates
menus.
Send key
Multitasking key
VGA camera
LCD screen
v
Top: Icons showing signal
strength, battery level and
various other functions
v
Bottom: Soft key
indications
Call End key
Clear key
Alpha numeric keys
v
In standby mode:
Input numbers to dial.
Hold down:
0 for international calls.
1 to dial voice mail
centre.
2 to 9 for speed
dials.
v
In editing mode: Enter
numbers & characters.

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KF310 Features
KF310 Features
Clear key
You can delete a letter or go back to
previous menu.
Left soft key/ Right soft key
Performs the function indicated at the
bottom of the display.
Send key
vDials a phone number and answers
a call.
vIn standby mode: Shows a history of
calls made, received, and missed.
OK (Conrm) key
Call End key
vYou can end a call.
vYou can go back to standby mode
by pressing this key when activating
the menu.

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KF310 Features
Left side view Right side view
Headset/Charger/
Cable connector
Side keys
Handstrap Hole

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KF310 Features
KF310 Features
Battery cover
Battery
External
camera lens
USIM card
socket
Rear view

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Getting Started
Getting Started
Installing the USIM
card and battery
1. Installing the USIM card.
Your USIM card contains your
phone number, service details and
contacts and must be inserted
into your handset. If your USIM
card is removed then your handset
becomes unusable (except for
emergency calls) until a valid one
is inserted. Always disconnect the
charger and other accessories from
your handset before inserting and
removing your USIM card. Slide
the USIM card into the USIM card
holder. Make sure that the USIM
card is properly inserted and the
gold contact area on the card is
facing downwards. To remove the
USIM card, press down lightly and
pull it in the reverse direction.
To insert the USIM card
To remove the USIM card
Note
vThe metal contact of the USIM
card can easily be damaged
by scratches. Pay special
attention to the USIM card
while handling. Follow the
instructions supplied with the
USIM card.

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Getting Started
Getting Started
Note
vAfter removing the battery,
insert USIM card.
2. Installing the battery.
Slide the battery upwards until it
snaps back into place.
3. To remove the battery.
Turn the power off. (If the power is
left on, there is a chance you could
lose the stored telephone numbers
and messages.)
Press and hold down the battery
release button and slide the battery
down.

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Getting Started
Charging the Battery
Before connecting the travel
adapter to the phone you must first
install the battery.
1 . With the arrow facing you as
shown in the diagram push the
plug on the battery adapter into
the socket on the left side of the
phone until it clicks into place.

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2. Connect the o ther end of the
travel adapter to the mains
socket.
Note
vOnly use the charger included
in the box.
3. The moving bars on the battery
icon will stop after charging is
complete.
4. Ensure the battery is fully charged
before using the phone for the
first time.
CAUTION!
• Do not force the connector as this
may damage the phone and/or the
travel adapter.
• If you use the battery pack charger
when abroad, use an attachment
plug adaptor for the proper
configuration.
• Do not remove your battery or the
USIM card while charging.
WARNING!
• Unplug the power cord and charger
during lightning storms to avoid
electric shock or fire.
• Make sure that no sharp-edged items
such as animal teeth or nails, come
into contact with the battery. This
may cause a fire.
Getting Started
Getting Started

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Disconnecting the
charger
Disconnect the travel adapter from
the phone as shown in the diagram
below.
How to use a microSD
memory card
<MicroSD memory card>
<How to insert a microSD
memory card>
1. Turn the phone off. Inserting or
removing the microSD when the
phone is on may damage the files
stored in the memory card.
2. Lift the plastic cover which
protects the microSD slot.
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3. Insert the memory card into the
slot. The gold contacts must be
kept on the back of the microSD.
Don’t push the microSD too
much. If it doesn't go into the slot
easily, you may be trying to insert
it in the wrong way or there could
be a foreign object in the slot.
4. Once inserted, push the memory
card until you hear a Click,
meaning that the microSD has
been correctly engaged.
5. Close the plastic slot protection.
6. To remove the memory card,
turn the phone off, open the slot
protection and push the microSD
to unlock it. Carefully extract the
memory card.
Attention:
vAvoid using the Flash Memory
Card when the battery is low.
vWhen writing to the card, wait for
the operation to complete before
removing the card.
vThe card is designed to fit easily
into the system one way only.
vDo not bend the card or force it
into the slot.
vDo not insert any memory
cards other than those made by
microSD.
vIf the microSD has been
formatted using FAT32, format
the microSD using FAT16 again.
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For more information on the
microSD, please refer to the
memory card instruction manual.
Memory card
formatting
Before you start to use the memory
card you have to format it. After
you insert the memory card, select
Menu → Settings → Phone
settings → Memory manager →
External memory , then press
L
the left soft key.
This operation should only be done
when you insert the memory card
for the first time. During formatting
various folders will be created for
different data types.
Turning the handset
on/off
Turning your handset on
Ensure that your USIM card is in
your handset and the battery is
charged. Press and hold
e
until
the power comes on. Enter the
USIM PIN code that was supplied
with your USIM card if the PIN code
request is set to On .
(Note: Please refer to page 79) After
a few seconds you will be registered
on the network.
Turning your handset o
Press and hold
e
until the power
goes off. There may be a few
seconds delay while the handset
powers down. Do not turn the
handset on again during this time.
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Access codes
You can use the access codes
described in this section to avoid
unauthorised use of your phone.
The access codes (except the PUK
and PUK2 codes) can be changed
by using the Change codes feature.
PIN code (4 to 8 digits)
The PIN (Personal Identification
Number) code protects your USIM
card against unauthorised use. The
PIN code is usually supplied with
the USIM card. When the PIN code
request is set to On , your phone
will request the PIN code every
time it is switched on. When the
PIN code request is set to Off , your
phone connects to the network
directly without the PIN code.
PIN2 code (4 to 8 digits)
The PIN2 code, supplied with some
USIM cards, is required to access
functions such as Fixed dial number.
These functions are only available if
supported by your USIM card.
PUK code (8 digits)
The PUK (PIN Unblocking Key) code
is required to unblock a blocked
PIN code. The PUK code may be
supplied with the USIM card. If not,
contact your network operator’s
customer service department for
the code. If you lose the code,
contact your network operator’s
customer service department.
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PUK2 code (8 digits)
The PUK2 code, supplied with some
USIM cards, is required to unblock
a blocked PIN2 code. If you lose
the code, contact your network
operator’s customer service
department.
Security code (4 digits)
The security code prevents
unauthorised 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 restore the handset to the
factory settings.
Display information
No USIM idle screen
This is the initial screen of the
phone that appears when there
is no USIM card installed in the
phone, or the installed USIM card is
invalid. In this screen, users can only
make emergency calls, and turn the
phone off. To turn the phone off,
press and hold down
e
for a few
seconds.
Screen structure
If there is no USIM card installed,
an animation telling you to insert a
USIM card appears. If the USIM card
inserted into the phone is invalid,
an animation telling you that the
USIM card is locked appears.
Getting Started