
LG 231C
Quick Start Guide
• Depending on the software installed or your service provider or
country, some of the descriptions in this guide may not match your
phone exactly.
• Depending on your country, your phone and accessories may appear
different from the picture in this guide.
Bluetooth QD ID: B015489 P/N: MMBB0390801(1.0) H
Printed in Korea

Installing the Battery
To install the battery, align the battery contacts with the terminals in
the battery compartment. Press the battery down until it clicks into
place. Then replace the battery cover on the back of your phone.
Removing the Battery
1. With your phone turned off, slide the battery cover towards the bottom
of the phone (1) and lift off to remove it (2).
2. Lift the battery up (1) and away (2) from the phone, as shown below.
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Reinstalling the Battery
1. To reinstall the battery, align the battery contacts (1) with the
terminals in the battery compartment. Press the battery down until it
clicks into place (2).
2. With the battery in position in the phone, replace the battery cover
on the back of your phone.
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Charging the Battery
Your phone is powered by a rechargeable Li-ion battery. Use the wall charger
to charge the battery. Please remember to use only LG approved batteries
and chargers.
Note: You must fully charge the battery before using your phone for the first time.
1. Open the cover of the accessory port on the bottom part of the phone
and plug the wall charger connector into the jack. Be sure to orient the
connector as shown in the image below to avoid damaging your phone.
2. Plug the charger into a standard AC wall outlet.
3. When the phone is completely charged( ), unplug the charger from
the wall outlet.
4. Remove the charger from the phone by gently pulling out the connector.
Replace the plastic cover over the open jack.
Important: Do not remove the battery from the phone while charging and make sure the
wall charger is disconnected from the phone before removing the battery.
Please make sure that the 'B' side of the connector is
facing up before inserting the charger or a USB cable
into your phone's Charger/Accessory Port.

Phone layout and key functions
Earpiece
Navigation Keys
END/PWR Key
SEND Key
Left Soft Key
Speakerphone Key
Volume Keys
LCD Screen
2.5 mm Headset Jack
Normal/Vibrate Only
Mode Key
Right Soft Key
Camera Key
Voice Command Key
Alphanumeric
Keypad
Microphone
Charger/
Accessory Port
OK Key

Phone features include:
• Large, easy-to-read, LCD screen with status icons.
• Messaging, voice mail, and caller ID.
• 24-key keypad.
• Speakerphone feature.
• Menu-driven interface with prompts for easy operation and configuration.
• Any key answer, auto answer, auto retry, one-touch and speed dialing with
99 memory locations.
• Bilingual (English and Spanish) capabilities.
• Internal Antenna.
Your phone is in standby
mode when you are not on
a call or using a menu. You
must be in standby mode
to enter a phone number
to dial.
Display
Status icons
Main display area
Soft key options

Your phone displays the following status icons on the top of the screen:
Signal Strength
Airplane Mode
Battery Strength
In Call State
No Service
New Message
New Voicemails
Msg & Voicemail
Speaker Phone
Ring
Ring & Speaker
1 Beep
1 Beep &
Speaker
Silence All
Silence All &
Speaker
Alarm Only
Alarm & Speaker
Vibrate Only
Vibrate
& Speaker
Alarm
Calendar
Alarm & Calendar
Roaming
Digital
1X
SSL
TTY
Location On
E911 Only
Active Data
Dormant Data
Voice Privacy
Announce
Announce + Ring
Bluetooth On
Device
Connected
Shown to All
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Turning the Phone On or Off
1. To turn on, install a charged battery.
2. Then press and hold until the LCD screen lights up.
3. To turn off, press and hold until the display turns off.
Changing the display language
Allows you to use the bilingual feature according to your preference.
Choose between English and Spanish.
1. In standby mode, press the Left Soft Key
Menu to access the
Main menu.
2. Press
gg.
3. Use to highlight
English or Spanish, then press .
Making Calls
1. Make sure the phone is turned on.
2. Enter the phone number (include the area code if needed) using the
alphanumeric keypad.
3. Press to dial.
4. Press to end the call.