LG 238C User manual

User Guide
LG 238C
XXXXXXXXXX (1.0)
ENGLISH
www.lg.com

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vary.
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to your phone, depending on the software and your
service provider. All information in this document is
subject to change without notice.
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a visual impairment due to the touch screen
keyboard.
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LIMITED WARRANTY STATEMENT
ARBITRATION NOTICE: THIS LIMITED WARRANTY CONTAINS AN ARBITRATION
PROVISION THAT REQUIRES YOU AND LG TO RESOLVE DISPUTES BY BINDING
ARBITRATION INSTEAD OF IN COURT, UNLESS YOU CHOOSE TO OPT OUT. IN
ARBITRATION, CLASS ACTIONS AND JURY TRIALS ARE NOT PERMITTED. PLEASE
SEE THE SECTION TITLED “PROCEDURE FOR RESOLVING DISPUTES” BELOW.
Warranty Laws
The following laws govern warranties that arise in retail sales of consumer goods:
t The California Song-Beverly Consumer Warranty Act [CC §§1790 et seq],
t The California Uniform Commercial Code, Division Two [Com C §§2101 et seq],
and
t The federal Magnuson-Moss Warranty Federal Trade Commission Improvement
Act [15 USC §§2301 et seq; 16 CFR Parts 701– 703]. A typical Magnuson-
Moss Act warranty is a written promise that the product is free of defects or
a written promise to refund, repair, or replace defective goods. [See 15 USC
§2301(6).] Remedies include damages for failing to honor a written warranty or
service contract or for violating disclosure provisions. [See 15 USC §2310(d).]
Except for some labeling and disclosure requirements, the federal Act does not
preempt state law. [See 15 USC §2311.]
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 TWELVE (12) MONTHS
beginning on the date of purchase of the product with valid proof of purchase,
or absent valid proof of purchase, FIFTEEN (15) MONTHS from date of
manufacture as determined by the unit's manufacture date code.
(2) The limited warranty extends only 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 be free of defects at the time
of shipment and, therefore, 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 not 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) This limited warranty is in lieu of all other warranties, express or implied either
in fact or by operations of law, statutory or otherwise, including, but not 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.
(10) Products used or obtained in a rental program.
(11) Consumables (such as fuses).
3. WHAT LG WILL DO:
LG will, at its sole option, either repair, replace or refund the purchase price of
any unit that is covered under this limited warranty. LG may choose at its option
to use functionally equivalent re-conditioned, refurbished or new units or parts or
any units. In addition, LG will not re-install or back-up any data, applications or
software that you have added to your phone. It is therefore recommended that you
back-up any such data or information prior to sending the unit to LG to avoid the
permanent loss of such information.

4. STATE LAW RIGHTS:
No other express warranty is applicable to this product. THE DURATION OF ANY
IMPLIED WARRANTIES, INCLUDING THE IMPLIED WARRANTY OF MARKETABILITY
OR MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE, IS LIMITED TO
THE DURATION OF THE EXPRESS WARRANTY HEREIN. LG 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 OR
MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE APPLICABLE TO
THIS PRODUCT.
Some states do not allow the exclusive limitation 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.
5. HOW TO GET WARRANTY SERVICE:
To obtain warranty service, please call or fax to the following telephone numbers
from anywhere in the continental United States:
Tel. [phone] or Fax. [phone]
Or visit http://www.lg.com/us/support. Correspondence may also be mailed to:
LG Electronics Service- Mobile Handsets, P.O. Box 240007, Huntsville, AL 35824
DO NOT RETURN YOUR PRODUCT TO THE ABOVE ADDRESS. Please call or
write for the location of the LG authorized service center nearest you and for the
procedures for obtaining warranty claims.

PROCEDURE FOR RESOLVING DISPUTES:
ALL DISPUTES BETWEEN YOU AND LG ARISING OUT OF OR RELATING IN ANY
WAY TO THIS LIMITED WARRANTY OR THE PRODUCT SHALL BE RESOLVED
EXCLUSIVELY THROUGH BINDING ARBITRATION, AND NOT IN A COURT OF
GENERAL JURISDICTION. BINDING ARBITRATION MEANS THAT YOU AND LG ARE
EACH WAIVING THE RIGHT TO A JURY TRIAL AND TO BRING OR PARTICIPATE IN A
CLASS ACTION.
Definitions. For the purposes of this section, references to “LG” mean LG
Electronics MobileComm U.S.A., Inc., its parents, subsidiaries and affiliates, and
each of their officers, directors, employees, agents, beneficiaries, predecessors
in interest, successors, assigns and suppliers; references to “dispute” or “claim”
shall include any dispute, claim or controversy of any kind whatsoever (whether
based in contract, tort, statute, regulation, ordinance, fraud, misrepresentation or
any other legal or equitable theory) arising out of or relating in any way to the sale,
condition or performance of the product or this Limited Warranty.
Agreement to Binding Arbitration and Class Action Waiver. You and LG agree to
resolve any claims between us only by binding arbitration on an individual basis,
unless you opt out as provided below. Any dispute between you and LG shall not
be combined or consolidated with a dispute involving any other person’s or entity’s
product or claim. More specifically, without limitation of the foregoing, any dispute
between you and LG shall not under any circumstances proceed as part of a class
or representative action. Instead of arbitration, either party may bring an individual
action in small claims court, but that small claims court action may not be brought
on a class or representative basis.

Arbitration Rules and Procedures. To begin arbitration of a claim, either you or LG
must make a written demand for arbitration. The arbitration will be administered
by the American Arbitration Association (AAA) and will be conducted before a
single arbitrator under the AAA’s Consumer Arbitration Rules that are in effect at
the time the arbitration is initiated (referred to as the “AAA Rules”) and under the
procedures set forth in this section. The AAA Rules are available online at
www.adr.org/consumer. Send a copy of your written demand for arbitration, as
well as a copy of this provision, to the AAA in the manner described in the AAA
Rules. You must also send a copy of your written demand to LG at LG Electronics,
USA, Inc. Attn: Legal Department-Arbitration1000 Sylvan AvenueEnglewood
Cliffs, NJ 07632. If there is a conflict between the AAA Rules and the rules set
forth in this section, the rules set forth in this section will govern. This arbitration
provision is governed by the Federal Arbitration Act. Judgment may be entered on
the arbitrator’s award in any court of competent jurisdiction. All issues are for the
arbitrator to decide, except that issues relating to the scope and enforceability of
the arbitration provision and to the arbitrability of the dispute are for the court to
decide. The arbitrator is bound by the terms of this provision.
Governing Law: The law of the state of your residence shall govern this Limited
Warranty and any disputes between us except to the extent that such law is
preempted by or inconsistent with applicable federal law.
Fees/Costs. You do not need to pay any fee to begin an arbitration. Upon receipt
of your written demand for arbitration, LG will promptly pay all arbitration filing
fees to the AAA unless you seek more than $25,000 in damages, in which case
the payment of these fees will be governed by the AAA Rules. Except as otherwise
provided for herein, LG will pay all AAA filing, administration and arbitrator fees

for any arbitration initiated in accordance with the AAA Rules and this arbitration
provision. If you prevail in the arbitration, LG will pay your reasonable attorneys’
fees and expenses to the extent required by applicable law. If the arbitrator finds
either the substance of your claim or the relief sought in the demand is frivolous
or brought for an improper purpose (as measured by the standards set forth in
Federal Rule of Civil Procedure 11(b)), then the payment of all arbitration fees
will be governed by the AAA Rules. In such a situation, you agree to reimburse
LG for all monies previously disbursed by it that are otherwise your obligation to
pay under the AAA Rules. Except as otherwise provided for, LG waives any rights
it may have to seek attorneys’ fees and expenses from you if LG prevails in the
arbitration.
Hearings and Location. If your claim is for $25,000 or less, you may choose to
have the arbitration conducted solely on the basis of (1) documents submitted
to the arbitrator, (2) through a telephonic hearing, or (3) by an in-person hearing
as established by the AAA Rules. If your claim exceeds $25,000, the right to a
hearing will be determined by the AAA Rules. Any in-person arbitration hearings
will be held at a location within the federal judicial district in which you reside
unless we both agree to another location or we agree to a telephonic arbitration.
Opt Out. You may opt out of this dispute resolution procedure. If you opt out,
neither you nor LG can require the other to participate in an arbitration proceeding.
To opt out, you must send notice to LG no later than 30 calendar days from
the date of the first consumer purchaser’s purchase of the product by either: (i)
sending an e-mail to [email protected], with the subject line: “Arbitration Opt Out”
or (ii) calling 1-800-980-2973. You must include in the opt out e-mail or provide
by telephone: (a) your name and address; (b) the date on which the product was

purchased; (c) the product model name or model number; and (d) the IMEI or
MEID or Serial Number, as applicable (the IMEI or MEID or Serial Number can be
found (i) on the product box; (ii) on a label on the back of the product beneath
the battery, if the batter is removable;or (iii) from the settings menu via the
following path: Settings > Phone info > ESN/MEID). You may only opt out of the
dispute resolution procedure in the manner described above (that is, by e-mail
or telephone); no other form of notice will be effective to opt out of this dispute
resolution procedure. Opting out of this dispute resolution procedure will not affect
the coverage of the Limited Warranty in any way, and you will continue to enjoy
the full benefits of the Limited Warranty. If you keep this product and do not opt
out, then you accept all terms and conditions of the arbitration provision described
above.

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Contents
Contents............................................. 10
Phone Overview ................................. 13
Menus Overview ................................ 16
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Using the Phone Menus..................... 36
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1. Add airtime.................................36
2. Buy airtime.................................36
3. My phone number.......................37
4. My airtime info............................37
5. Airtime display............................37
6. Serial number.............................38

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1. New contact ...............................38
2. Contact list .................................39
3. Favorites ....................................39
4. Groups.......................................40
5. Speed dials ................................41
6. My vCard....................................42
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1. New message.............................43
2. Inbox..........................................46
3. Sent...........................................48
4. Drafts.........................................48
5. Voicemail....................................49
6. Templates...................................50
Messages settings..........................50
Erasing messages...........................52
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1. Missed calls ...............................52
2. Received calls.............................53
3. Dialed calls.................................54
4. All calls ......................................54
5. Call timer ...................................55
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1. Take picture................................56
2. Record voice...............................58
3. Pictures......................................58
4. Ringtones...................................60
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1. Voice commands ........................63
2. Calculator...................................66
3. Ez tip calculator ..........................66
4. Eco-calculator.............................67
5. Info search .................................68
6. Stopwatch..................................68
7. Notepad ....................................69
8. Unit converter.............................69
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1. Calendar ....................................70
2. Alarm clock ................................71
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1. Add new device ..........................73
My phone info ................................75
Discovery mode..............................76
Supported profiles...........................76
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1. Readout .....................................77
2. Invert color .................................79
3. Large text...................................80

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4. Mono audio ................................80
5. Turn off all sounds.......................80
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1. Sounds settings..........................81
2. Display settings ..........................85
3. Phone settings ...........................89
4. Call settings................................96
5. Memory .....................................99
6. Phone info................................100
Safety ............................................... 103
Glossary ........................................... 105
Terminology..................................105
Acronyms and Abbreviations..........105

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1 Camera Lens Lets you take pictures.
2 Earpiece Lets you hear the caller and automated prompts.
3 LCD Screen Displays messages and status icons. When the phone is turned
on, Power Save mode automatically dims the screen and then darkens it if no
keys are pressed.
4 Left Selection Key Performs functions identified on the bottom-left corner of
the screen.
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5 Message Key Quickly and easily opens a new text message.
6 Send Key Use to make and answer calls. Press once to access the All Calls list.
7 Alphanumeric Keypad Use to enter numbers and characters and select menu
items.
8 Vibrate Mode Key Use to set Vibrate mode (from standby mode press and hold
for about 3 seconds).
9 Lock Mode Key Use to lock the phone from standby mode, press and hold for
about 2 seconds.
10 Clear/Voice Commands Key Deletes single spaces or characters with a
quick press. Press and hold to delete entire words while entering text. Press
once to back out of menus, one level at a time. For quick access to Voice
commands, press this key once from the idle screen.
11 Power/End Key Use to turn the power on/off and to end a call. Also returns
to standby mode while browsing a menu or performing other actions.
12 Speakerphone Key Use to change to speakerphone mode.
13 OK/Directional Key Use the OK Key to select the function displayed at the
bottom of the LCD between the Left and Right Selection Key functions. Use
the Directional Key to scroll through the menu items and highlight a
specific field or object by moving up, down, left or right.
14 Right Selection Key Performs functions identified on the bottom-right corner
of the screen.
15 Alarm Key Use to manage your alarms.

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1 Headset Jack Allows you to plug in an optional 3.5mm headset for convenient,
hands-free conversations.
2 Volume Keys Use to adjust the Master Volume in standby mode and the
Earpiece Volume during a call. Use to adjust font sizes when viewing messages,
entering phone numbers (in standby mode) or browsing menus (except for the
Main menu).
3 Charger/Accessory Port Connects the phone to the charger or other
compatible accessories.
Charging with PC & USB cable: You can use your computer to charge
your phone. Connect one end of a USB cable to the Charger/ Accessory
Port on your phone and the other end to a high-power USB port on your
PC (commonly located on the front panel of the computer).
4 Camera Key Use to take photos. Keep it clean for optimal photo quality.

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Menus Overview
Menu Access
While in standby mode, press the Left Selection Key [Menu] to access your
phone’s menus. There are two methods of accessing menus and submenus:
t Use the Directional Keys to highlight a menu/option and press to select it.
t Press the number key on the keypad to activate the corresponding menu/option.
Prepaid
1. Add airtime
2. Buy airtime
3. My phone number
4. My airtime info
5. Airtime display
1. Balance
2. Service end date
6. Serial number
7. Code entry mode
Contacts
1. New contact
2. Contact list
3. Favorites
4. Groups
5. Speed dials
6. My vCard
Messages
1. New message
2. Inbox
3. Sent
4. Drafts
5. Voicemail
6. Templates
Recent calls
1. Missed calls
2. Received calls
3. Dialed calls
4. All calls
5. Call timer
Games & apps
1. Buy games
Browser
Multimedia
1. Take picture
2. Record voice
3. Pictures
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2. Default pictures
3. Buy graphics
4. Ringtones
1. My sounds
2. Default ringtones
3. Buy ringtones
Tools
1. Voice commands
1. Call <Name or
Number>
2. Send msg to <Name or
Number or Group>
3. Go to <Menu>
4. Check <Item>
5. Contacts <Name>
6. Redial
7. Help
2. Calculator
3. Ez tip calculator
4. Eco-calculator
5. Info search
6. Stopwatch
7. Notepad
8. Unit converter
1. Area
2. Length
3. Mass
4. Temperature
5. Volume
6. Velocity
My Schedule
1. Calendar
2. Alarm clock
Bluetooth
1. Bluetooth menu
1. Add new device
Accessibility
1. Readout
1. Full Readout
2. Menu Readout
3. Digit dial Readout
4. Caller ID Readout
5. Passwords Readout
6. Speech rate
2. Invert color
3. Large text
4. Mono audio
5. Turn off all sounds
Settings
1. Sounds settings
1. Master volume
2. Call sounds
1. Call ringtone
2. Call vibrate
3. Caller ID Readout
3. Alert sounds
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Menus Overview
3. Voicemail
4. Emergency tone
5. Missed call
4. Keypad volume
5. Service alerts
1. Call connect
2. Call disconnect
3. Charge complete
6. Power on/off
1. Power on
2. Power off
7. Hearing assist
2. Display settings
1. Backlight
1. Display backlight
2. Keypad backlight
2. Brightness
3. Wallpaper
1. My pictures
2. Slide show
4. Menu style
1. Grid(Default)
2. List
5. Font type
6. Font size
1. Dial digits
2. Menu & list
3. Message
7. Clock format
8. Name match for dialing
3. Phone settings
1. Airplane mode
2. Set shortcut keys
1. Set my shortcuts
2. Set directional keys
3. Voice commands
1. Confirm choices
2. Sensitivity
3. Train voice
4. Prompts
4. Language
5. Location
6. Security
7. System select
4. Call settings
1. Answer options
2. TTY mode
3. One touch dial
4. Voice privacy
5. DTMF tones
5. Memory
1. Memory usage
2. My pictures
3. My sounds
4. My contacts
6. Phone info
1. My number
2. ESN/MEID
3. Icon glossary
4. SW/HW version
5. Open Source License