LG MG280d User manual

MG280d User Guide
- English

How to Use Touch
Button 5
Introduction 7
For Your Safety 8
Guidelines for safe and
efficient use 9
features 14
Parts of the phone
Display information 18
On-Screen Icons
Installation 20
Installing the SIM card and
the handset battery
Charging the battery 21
Disconnecting the charger
22
General functions 23
Making and answering calls
Entering text 25
Changing the text input
mode
Contacts 28
Selecting Functions
and Options 29
In-Call Menu 30
During a call
Multiparty or conference
calls 31
Menu Tree 33
Profiles 35
Activate
Personalise
Rename 36
Call register 37
Missed calls
Received calls
Dialled calls
All calls 38
Delete recent calls
Call charges
Call duration
Call costs
Settings
GPRS information 39
Call duration
Data volume
Tools 40
Favourites
Alarm clock
Calculator
Unit converter 41
World time
SIM-Menu
Table of Contents
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Organiser 42
Contacts
Search contacts
Add new
Caller groups 43
Speed dial 44
Own number
My business card
Settings
Calendar 46
Add new
View daily schedules
Delete past
Delete all
Go to date 47
Set alarm tone
Memo
Messages 48
New message
Write text message
Write multimedia message 49
Inbox 51
Drafts 52
Outbox
Listen to voice mail 55
Info message
Read
Topics 54
Templates
Text templates
Multimedia templates
Settings 55
Text message
Mulitimedia message
Voice mailbox number 57
Info message 58
Push message
Multimedia 58
Camera
Video camera 59
Voice recorder
Record
View list 60
MP3
Photo album 62
Video album 63
Settings
Camera
Video camera
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Browser 64
Home 65
Bookmarks
Go to URL
Settings
Profiles
Cache 67
Cookie
Clear cache
Clear cookie
Security
My stuff 68
Games & apps
Games & apps
Profiles
Videos 82
Photos
Music 73
Text
Images 74
Sounds
Others 75
Settings 76
Date & time
Date
Time
Display
Wallpaper
Menu colour
Standby text
Backlight 77
Brightness
Network name
Home screen shortcut
Dial font colour
Power saving
Language
Connectivity
Bluetooth
Modem 80
Network
GPRS attach 81
Calling
Call divert
Answer mode 82
Send my number
Call waiting 83
Minute minder
Auto redial
Security
PIN code request
Handset lock 84
Call barring
Fixed dial number 85
Change codes
Touchpad lock
Memory status 86
Reset settings
Accessories 87
Technical Data 88
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Cautions for Touch
Buttons
1. Make sure your hands are clean and dry.
- Remove all moisture from the surface of
your hands or the touch buttons in a
humid environment.
2. You do not need to press hard on the
touch buttons to make it work normally.
Keep product from severe impact, as
sensors of the touch buttons may be
damaged.
3. Use the tip of your finger to press exactly
on the touch button you want, being
careful not to touch the buttons for other
functions.
4. When both the home screen and touch
button lights are off, pressing a touch
button will not turn on the home screen
light. Press the End button and the home
screen light will turn back on (touch
buttons do not work when the touch
button lights are off).
5. If the slide is closed and the Touch
Protection function is on, during calls the
Touch button Lock function is
automatically enabled. (For details, see
‘Touch Button Status When Using Mobile
Phone’.)
]
This product’s buttons on the slide are touch buttons.
]
Be sure to read “Cautions for Touch Buttons” before using touch buttons.
How to Use Touch Button
How to Use Touch Button
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6. Touch buttons may not work normally if a
mobile phone case or plastic is covering
the touch buttons. Also, touch buttons
may not work normally if you are using it
wearing a glove.
7. Keep metal and other conductive material
away from the surface of touch buttons, as
contact with them may result in error.
Touch Button Status
When Using Mobile
Phone
When the slide is closed, to prevent
indiscreet action of the touch buttons whilst
using the phone or during calls, the Touch
Protection function is automatically enabled.
(In this case, the touch buttons will not work
even if they are pressed)
1. When slide is closed
- When the slide is closed, Touch Protection
function is automatically enabled. (Opening
the slide will automatically disable it.)
- To disable Touch Protection when slide is
closed,press volume button twice.
- After disabling Touch Protection, if there is
no button action for a certain duration,
Touch Protection function is enabled again.
2. During calls
- During calls, regardless of slide
status,Touch Protection function is
automatically enabled.
- To disable Touch Protection, press the MP3
button or number button, button, or
button.
- After disabling Touch button Lock, if there
is no button action for a certain duration,
the Touch Protection function is enable
again.
How to Use Touch Button
How to Use Touch Button
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Congratulations on your purchase of the
advanced and compact cellular
phone, designed to operate with the latest
digital mobile communication technology.
Introduction
Introduction
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This user’s 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’s guide
could void your warranty for this
equipment.

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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 0.6 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.

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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.

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.

Parts of the phone
Open view
features
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Navigation keys
vIn standby mode:
i
Briefly: List of Favourites
j
Briefly: List of Contacts
k
Briefly: List of Profiles
(Hold down: Activate/
Deactivate Vibrate mode)
l
Briefly: List of Messages
vIn menu: scroll up & down

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Send key
vDial a phone number and answer a call.
v
In standby mode:
shows a history of calls
made, received, and missed.
Confirm key
Selects menu options and confirms actions.
Clear key
Deletes a character with each press.
Hold the key down to clear all input.
Use this key to go back to a previous screen.
Left soft key/ Right soft key
These keys perform the function Indicated in the
bottom of the display.

Left side view Right side view
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End key
vSwitch on/off
(hold down)
vEnd or reject a call.
Camera/MP3 and Multimedia
hot key
vActivates the MP3 player (long
press) and Multimedia menu (short
press) directly.
Note
vTo protect the sense of
hearing while Slide open,
maximum volume level is 3.
Side keys
vIn standby mode (opened)
:
Volume of key tone
vIn standby mode (closed):
Short press - The main LCD light
on.
Long press - Only display a
wallpaper.
vIn menu: scroll up & down
vDuring a call: volume of the
earpiece

Rear view
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Display Information
Icon area
Text and graphic
area
Soft key
indications
Area Description
First line Displays various icons.
Middle lines Display messages,
instructions and any
information that you enter,
such as number to be
dialled.
Last line Shows the functions
currently assigned to the
two soft keys.
The screen displays several icons. These are
described below.
On-Screen Icons
Icon/Indicator Description
Tells you the strength of the
network signal.
Call is connected.
You can use GPRS service.
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.
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Icon/Indicator Description
Vibrate only menu in profile.
General menu in profile.
Loud menu in profile.
Silent menu in profile.
Headset menu in profile.
You can divert a call.
Indicates that the phone is
accessing the WAP.
Indicates that you are using
GPRS.
You have activated
Bluetooth menu.
Note
v
The quality of the conversation may
change depending on network
coverage. When the signal strength is
below 2 bars, you may experience
muting, call drop and poor audio.
Please refer to this signal as an
indicator for your calls. When there
are no bars, that means that there is
no network coverage: in this case, you
won’t be able to access the network
for any service (call, messages and so
on).
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Installing the SIM card
and the handset battery
Make sure the power is off before you remove
the battery.
1. Remove the battery.
Press and hold down the battery release
button and slide the battery down.
2. Install the SIM card.
Insert and slide the SIM card into the SIM
card holder. Make sure that the SIM card is
inserted properly and that the gold contact
area on the card is facing downwards.
To remove the SIM card, press down lightly
and pull it in the reverse direction.
To insert the SIM card To remove the SIM card
Note
vThe metal contact of the SIM card can
be easily damaged by scratches. Pay
special attention to the SIM card while
handling. Follow the instructions
supplied with the SIM card.
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3. Install the battery.
Slide the battery upwards until it snaps back
into place.
Charging the Battery
Before connecting the travel adapter to the
phone you must first install the battery.
1. Ensure the battery is fully charged before
using the phone for the first time.
2. With the arrow facing you as shown in the
diagram push the plug on the battery
adapter into the socket on the side of the
phone until it clicks into place.
3. Connect the other end of the travel
adapter to the mains socket. Use only the
charger included in the box.
4. The moving bars of battery icon will stop
after charging is complete.
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