LG A340 User Manual

LG A340
User Guide
All screen shots in this guide are simulated. Actual displays and the color of the phone may vary. Some of the contents in this manual may differ from your phone depending on the software of the phone or your service provider.
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LIMITED WARRANTY STATEMENT
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 does not conform to this limited warranty. LG may choose at its option to use functionally equivalent reconditioned, 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, 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, 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.
Some states do not allow the exclusive of
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. 1-800-793-8896 or Fax. 1-800-448-4026 Or visit www.lg.com.
Correspondence may also be mailed to: LG Electronics MobileComm U.S.A., Inc. 201 James Record Road 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.
Table of Contents
Your Phone . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8
Phone Components . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
Rear view . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
Getting Started . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11
Installing the SIM card and battery . . . . . 11
Charging your phone . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
Installing a memory card. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
General Functions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15
Making a Call . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
Answering a Call . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
Adjusting the Volume . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
Entering Text . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
In-Call Menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .22
During a Call . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22
Making a Second Call . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22
Swapping Between Two Calls . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22
Answering an Incoming Call . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22
Rejecting an Incoming Call . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22
Muting the Microphone . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23
Using the Speakerphone . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23
Conference Calls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23
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Making a Second Call . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24
Setting Up a Conference Call . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24
Place the Conference Call on Hold . . . . . . . . . 24
Adding Calls to the Conference Call . . . . . . . . 24
Private Call in a Conference Call. . . . . . . . . . . 24
Ending a Conference Call . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24
Menu Tree . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .25
Address Book . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .28
Contact List. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28
ICE - Emergency Contacts . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28
New Contact . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29
Caller Groups . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29
Speed Dial . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29
SIM Management . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29
Service Number . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30
My contact info . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30
About . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30
Messaging . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .31
Create Message . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31
Inbox . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34
Drafts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34
Outbox ............................. 35
Voicemail ..........................35
Message Settings .................... 36
Message Alert ........................36
Save To .............................36
Signature ...........................36
Text Message ........................ 36
Multimedia Message ................... 37
Voicemail Number .....................38
Service Message ...................... 38
YPmobile .......................39
Mobile Web .....................40
AppCenter ......................42
AT&T Navigator ..................43
AT&T FamilyMap .................45
Social Net ......................46
AT&T Radio .....................47
My Stuff .......................48
Audio ..............................48
Pictures ............................48
Video ..............................48
AT&T GPS .......................... 48
AT&T Music ......................... 49
Tools .............................. 54
Voice Command ...................... 54
Recent Calls ......................... 56
Alarm Clock .......................... 56
Calendar ............................57
Notepad ............................58
Calculator ........................... 58
World Clock .......................... 58
Tasks .............................. 59
Stopwatch ...........................59
Tip Calculator ........................ 60
Unit Converter ........................60
Applications & Games ................ 60
Camera & Recordings ................ 61
Take Photo .......................... 61
Record Video ......................... 62
Camera Album ....................... 63
Record Voice .........................64
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Other Files .......................... 64
File Manager ........................ 65
Settings ........................66
Audio & Ringtones ...................66
Shop Tones ..........................66
Ringtone ............................ 66
Message Tone ........................66
Alert Tone ........................... 66
Keypad Tone .........................67
Multimedia ..........................67
Call ................................ 67
Phone Settings ......................67
Date & Time .........................67
Languages ..........................68
Set Hotkeys .......................... 68
Flight Mode ..........................68
Security ............................. 68
Reset Settings ........................ 69
Display ............................70
Shop Wallpapers ...................... 70
Wallpapers .......................... 70
Fonts .............................. 70
Clocks & Calendar .....................70
Brightness ........................... 70
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Backlight Timer ....................... 70
Color Schemes ....................... 70
Menu Styles ......................... 70
Call ...............................70
Call Forwarding .......................71
Send My Number. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 71
Auto Redial .......................... 71
Answer Mode ........................ 71
Senior Mode ......................... 71
Minute Minder ........................ 71
Call Waiting .......................... 72
Call Reject ........................... 72
Send DTMF Tones .....................72
Accessability ......................... 72
Time & Cost ......................... 72
Noise Cancelation ..................... 72
Connection ......................... 72
Bluetooth ............................ 73
USB Connection ....................... 74
Internet Profiles .......................74
Access Points ........................ 75
Memory ............................75
Used Space .......................... 75
Set Default Storage .................... 75
Applications ........................ 75
Messaging . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 76
Browser . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 76
Voice Command . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 78
TTS (Text-to Speech) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 78
Software Update . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 78
Phone Info. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 78
myAT&T . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .79
Q&A . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .80
Accessories . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .81
For Your Safety . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .82
Safety Guidelines . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .87
Glossary . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .108
Index . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .110
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Your Phone

Phone Components

1
2
3 4
5 6
7
Press and hold to acess Voice Recorder.
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8 9
10 11 12
Press and hold to activate/deactivate Vibrating Mode.
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Your Phone
1. Earpiece: Lets you hear the caller during a
call.
2. Main LCD: Displays phone status icons, menu items, web items, web information, pictures and more, in full color.
3. Left Soft Key/Right Soft Key: Each of these keys perform the functions indicated by the text on the display immediately above them.
4. Navigation Keys
Standby Mode Shortcut Keys:
Address Book
New Message
Calendar
My Stuff
In a menu: Navigates between menus.
5. Camera Key: Lets you activate the Camera and take pictures.
6. Alarm Clock Key: Allows you to set an alarm.
7. Send Key: Press this key in standby mode to quickly access the most recent missed, dialed, and received calls.
8. Browser/OK Key: Lets you access the Mobile Web in standby mode. When navigating through a menu, selects a highlighted choice.
9. Clear/Back Key: Allows you to return to the previous screen. Press and hold to activate the Voice Command function.
10. Multi-tasking Key: Opens the multi-
tasking menu.
11. TTS Mode Key: Lets you turn the TTS
mode on/off.
12. End/Power Key: Allows you to power
the phone on or off, end calls, or return to standby mode.
13. Volume Keys: Allows you to control the
Master Volume while in standby mode and the earpiece volume during a call.
14. Charger/USB Port: Allows you to connect
a charger or other compatible accessories.
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Your Phone

Rear view

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SIM Card Slot
Camera Lens
Back Cover
Battery

Getting Started

Installing the SIM card and battery

1. Remove the battery cover
Use your thumb to press on the top center
of the back cover, then slide the cover downwards (as depicted below). Then lift the cover to remove it.
2. Remove the battery
Hold the top edge of the phone and use the
fingernail cutouts near the bottom of the battery to lift the battery from the phone.
Warning
Do not remove the battery when the phone is turned on; this can damage the phone.
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Getting Started
3. Install the SIM card
Slide the SIM card into the SIM card slot
(as shown below). Make sure that the gold contact area on the card is facing downwards. To remove the SIM card, slide it gently in the opposite direction.
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4. Install the battery
Insert the top of the battery first into the
battery compartment. Ensure that the battery contacts align with the terminals on the phone. Press the bottom of the battery down until it snaps into place.
5. Replace the back cover
Place the back cover over the battery
compartment, then slide the cover upwards until it clicks into place (as depicted below).
Getting Started

Charging your phone

Locate the Charger/USB Port on the right side of your phone. Insert the charger connector to the phone (the ‘B’ side of the connector has to be facing up when connecting to the phone) and then plug the other end into the wall socket. Your LG-A340 will need to be charged until the Full Battery message appears on the screen.
Important!
You must insert the battery before charging.
Warning
Use of unauthorized accessories could damage your phone and void your warranty.

Installing a memory card

You can expand the memory available on your phone by using a microSD™ memory card.
Tip
A memory card is an optional accessory and must be purchased separately.
1. Remove the back cover.
2. Locate the microSD card slot on the right
side of the phone’s rear view.
3. Position the microSD card with the label side facing up and slide it into place until it is fully inserted and locked in place.
4. Replace the back cover back.
Note
If your memory card has existing content, it will automatically be filed in the correct folder. For example, videos will be accessible from the Videos folder.
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Getting Started
On-Screen Icons
The table below describes various display indicators or icons that appear on the phone’s display screen.
ICON/
INDICATOR
DESCRIPTION
Multitasking
Network signal strength (number of bars will vary)
No network signal
Low Battery
New text message
An alarm is set
Ring profile in use
Silent All profile in use
EDGE network available
Bluetooth is active
3G network available
The browser is active
ICON/
INDICATOR
DESCRIPTION
Vibrating Mode On
Speakerphone activated
Call in Progress
Voicemail
Battery Full
Battery Charging
Flight Mode On
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General Functions

Making a Call

1. Make sure your phone is powered on.
2. Enter a phone number including the area
code. To edit a number on the display screen, simply press the Clear/Back Key
to erase one digit at a time.
Ź Press and hold the Clear/Back Key
to erase the entire number.
3. Press the Send Key
number.
4. To end the call, press the End/Power Key
.
to call the
Making a Call with the Send Key
1. Press the Send Key to display the
most recent missed, dialed and received calls.
2. Highlight the desired number by using the Navigation Keys.
3. Press the Send Key
.
Making International Calls
1. Press and hold and the international access character ‘+’ will appear.
2. Enter the country code, area code, and the phone number.
3. Press the Send Key number.
to call the
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General Functions
Ending a Call
To end a call, press the End/Power Key
.
Making a Call from the Contacts
You can store frequently called names and phone numbers in the SIM card as well as in the phone memory known as the Contacts.
You can dial a number by simply highlighting a name in the Contacts List and pressing the Send Key .
1. Press Down Navigation Key to
access the Contact List.
2. Highlight the Contact and press the Send
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Key
.

Answering a Call

When you receive a call, the phone displays a notification on the screen and rings and/or vibrates. If the caller can be identified, the caller’s phone number (or name, if stored in your Address Book) is displayed.
1. Press the Send Key or the Left Soft
Key Accept to answer an incoming
call. If the Answer Mode has been set as Any
Key ( Menu > Settings > Call > Answer Mode), any key press will answer a call, except for the End/ Power Key , the Right Soft Key
, or the Volume Keys .
2. End the call by pressing the End/Power
.
Key
Note
You can answer a call while using other functions or features.
General Functions

Adjusting the Volume

Use the Volume Keys during a call to adjust the earpiece volume.
While in standby mode, you can adjust the Master Volume using the Volume Keys.
Vibrating Mode (Quick)
Vibrating Mode can be activated by pressing and holding down or the down Volume
Key .
Signal Strength
If you are inside a building, being near a window may give you better reception. You can see the strength of your signal by the signal indicator on your phone’s display screen.

Entering Text

You can enter alphanumeric characters by using the phone’s keypad. For example, storing names in the Address Book, writing a message, or scheduling events in the calendar all require text to be entered.
Changing the Text Input Mode
Change the text input mode by holding down
when in a text entry field.
You can check the current text input mode in the upper right corner of the screen.
The following text input modes are available on the phone.
ABC Mode
This mode allows you to enter letters by pressing the key labeled with the required letter one, two, three, or four times until the desired letter is displayed.
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General Functions
T9 Mode
The T9 mode allows you to enter words easily 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.
Note
You can select a different T9 language from the Options menu (
Entry Settings >
Options > Tex t
Language).
123 Mode (Numbers Mode)
Type numbers using one keystroke per number. To change to 123 mode in a text entry field, press the key until 123 mode is displayed in the upper right corner.
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Symbol Mode
The Symbol Mode enables you to enter various symbols or special characters. To enter a symbol, press . Use the Navigation Keys to highlight the desired symbol and press .
Using the ABC Mode
Use the alphanumeric keypad to enter your text.
1. Press the key labeled with the required letter:
Ź Once for the first letter.
Ź Twice for the second letter.
Ź And so on.
2. To insert a space, press once. To delete letters, press the Clear/Back Key
. Press and hold down the Clear/ Back Key to erase all of the entered text.
Note
Refer to the table below for more information on the characters available using the keys.
General Functions
Characters in the Order Displayed
Key
Upper Case Lower Case
1 . , ’ @ ? ! - : / 1 . , ’ @ ? ! - : / 1
2 A B C 2 a b c 2
3 D E F 3 d e f 3
4 G H I 4 g h i 4
5 J K L 5 j k l 5
6 M N O 6 m n o 6
7 P Q R S 7 p q r s 7
8 T U V 8 t u v 8
9 W X Y Z 9 w x y z 9
0
Space Key,
0 (Long press)
Space Key,
0 (Long press)
Using the T9 Mode
The T9 predictive text input mode allows you to enter words easily with a minimum number of key presses. As you press each key, the phone begins to display the characters that it thinks you are typing based on a built-in dictionary. As new letters are added, the word changes to reflect the most likely candidate from the dictionary.
1. When you are in the T9 predictive text input mode, begin entering a word by pressing keys to . Press one key per letter.
Ź The word changes as letters are typed
- ignore what is displayed on the screen until the word is typed completely.
Ź If the word is still incorrect after typing
completely, press or the Right Soft Key Next once (or more if needed)
to cycle through the other word options.
Ź If the desired word is missing from the
word choices list, press the Right Soft Key Add to add the word.
2. Enter the whole word before editing or
deleting any keystrokes.
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General Functions
3. Complete each word with a space by
pressing or the Right Navigation Key .
To delete letters, press the Clear/Back Key
. Press and hold down the Clear/Back
Key to erase all of the entered text.
T9 Dictionary
The T9 Dictionary is a feature that allows the user to add any unique or personal words to the T9 standard language database. The T9 Dictionary function can be found in the
Options menu ( Options > Tex t Entry Settings > T9 Dictionary). Within
the T9 Dictionary function, the user can add, modify, delete, or reset personal words.
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Using the Korean Mode
Allows you to type in Korean when you set the language to Korean.
Characters
in the Order
Displayed
Keys
General Functions
Characters
in the Order
Displayed
Keys
Using the 123 (Numbers) Mode
The 123 Mode enables you to enter numbers in a text message (a telephone number, for example) more quickly. Press the keys corresponding to the required digits before manually switching back to the appropriate text entry mode.
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In-Call Menu

During a Call

Your phone provides a number of control functions that you can use during a call. To access these functions during a call, press the Left Soft Key Options.

Making a Second Call

You can select a number you wish to dial from the Address Book to make a second call.
1. Press the Left Soft Key Options, then select Address Book.
2. Highlight the contact, then press the Send Key to make a second call.

Swapping Between Two Calls

Once the second call has been dialed (or answered), you can switch between the calls by using one of the following three methods:
Ź Press the Send Key .
Ź Press the Left Soft Key Options and
then select Swap Calls.
Ź Press up or down on the Navigation Key.
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Answering an Incoming Call

To answer an incoming call when the handset is ringing, simply press the Send Key
. The handset is also able to warn you of an incoming call while you are already on a call. A tone sounds in the earpiece and the display will show that a second call is waiting. This feature, known as Call Waiting, is only available if your network supports it.
If Call Waiting is turned on, you can put the first call on hold and answer the second call by pressing the Send Key .

Rejecting an Incoming Call

You can reject an incoming call without answering by simply pressing the End/Power
Key .
In-Call Menu

Muting the Microphone

You can mute the microphone during a call by pressing the Right Soft Key Mute. The handset can be unmuted by pressing the Right Soft Key Unmute. When the handset is muted, the caller cannot hear you, but you can still hear the caller.

Using the Speakerphone

You can use the integrated Speakerphone during a call by pressing Spk. On. The loudspeaker is automatically deactivated when you end the call.
Warning
Due to increased volume levels, do not place the phone near your ear while the speakerphone is enabled.

Conference Calls

The conference call feature provides you with the ability to have a simultaneous conversation with more than one caller. The conference call feature can be used only if your network service provider supports this feature.
Once a conference call is set up, calls may be added, disconnected (Exclude Call option allows you to select a call to disconnect from the conference call), or separated (Private Call option allows you to separate a call from the conference call, but still connected to you) by the person who set up the conference call. These options are all available from the In-Call menu.
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In-Call Menu
The maximum number of callers in a conference call is five. Once started, you are in control of the conference call, and only you can add calls to the conference call.

Making a Second Call

You can make a second call while currently on a call simply by entering the second number with the keypad and pressing the Send Key
. When the second call is connected, the first call is automatically placed on hold. You can swap between calls by pressing the Send
Key .

Setting Up a Conference Call

To set up a conference call, place the first call. Once that is connected, follow the steps above to make a second call. You can then join the two separate calls by pressing the Left Soft Key Options, selecting Conference Call, and then Join Calls.
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Place the Conference Call on Hold

To place a conference call on hold, press the
Send Key .

Adding Calls to the Conference Call

To add a call to an existing conference call, press the Left Soft Key Options, select
Conference Call, and then select Join Calls.

Private Call in a Conference Call

To have a private call with one of the callers in the conference call, press the Left Soft Key
Options, select Conference Call, and then Private Call. When the numbers of the callers are displayed, select the one with which you wish to speak in private.

Ending a Conference Call

An active conference call can be disconnected by pressing the End/Power Key .

Menu Tree

1. Address Book (see page 28)
1.1 Contact List
1.2 ICE - Emergency Contacts
1.3 New Contact
1.4 Caller Groups
1.5 Speed Dial
1.6 SIM Management
1.7 Service Number
1.8 My contact info
1.9 About
2. Messaging (see page 31)
2.1 Create Message
2.2 Inbox
2.3 Drafts
2.4 Outbox
2.5 Voicemail
2.6 Message Settings
3. YPmobile (see page 39)
4. Mobile Web (see page 40)
5. AppCenter (see page 42)
6. AT&T Navigator (see page 43)
7. AT&T FamilyMap (see page 45)
8. Social Net (see page 46)
9. AT&T Radio (see page 47)
. My Stuff (see page 48)
.1 Audio
.2 Pictures
.3 Video
.4 AT&T GPS
.5 AT&T Music
.6 Tools
.7 Applications & Games
.8 Camera & Recordings
.9 Other Files
.0 File Manager
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Menu Tree
0. Settings (see page 66)
0.1 Audio & Ringtones
0.1.1 Shop Tones
0.1.2 Ringtone
0.1.3 Message Tone
0.1.4 Alert Tone
0.1.5 Keypad Tones
0.1.6 Multimedia
0.1.7 Call
0.2 Phone Settings
0.2.1 Date & Time
0.2.2 Languages
0.2.3 Set Hotkeys
0.2.4 Flight Mode
0.2.5 Security
0.2.6 Reset Settings
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0. Settings (continued)
0.3 Display
0.3.1 Shop Wallpapers
0.3.2 Wallpapers
0.3.3 Fonts
0.3.4 Clocks & Calendar
0.3.5 Brightness
0.3.6 Backlight Timer
0.3.7 Color Schemes
0.3.8 Menu Styles
0.4 Call
0.4.1 Call Forwarding
0.4.2 Send My Number
0.4.3 Auto Redial
0.4.4 Answer Mode
0.4.5 Senior Mode
0.4.6 Minute Minder
0.4.7 Call Waiting
0.4.8 Call Reject
0.4.9 Send DTMF Tones
0.4.0 Accessibility
0.4.* Time & Cost
0.4.# Noise Cancelation
Menu Tree
0. Settings (continued)
0.5 Connection
0.5.1 Bluetooth
0.5.2 USB Connection
0.5.3 Internet Profiles
0.5.4 Access Points
0.6 Memory
0.6.1 Used Space
0.6.2 Set Default Storage
0.7 Applications
0.7.1 Messaging
0.7.2 Browser
0.7.3 Voice Command
0.7.4 TTS
0. Settings (continued)
0.8 Software Update
0.8.1 Check for Update
0.8.2 Continue Update
0.9 Phone Info.
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Address Book

Contact List

This menu allows you to save and manage contact address information. The Contact List’s functions allow you to add a new address or search saved contact addresses by name.
To access Contact List, from the standby screen, press the Right Soft Key Menu,
AT&T Address Book, and Contact
List.
AT&T Address Book Native Sync (AAB)
AT&T Address Book Native Sync (AAB) is a service application for the synchronization of phone contact list information with the AAB server. When you turn on the phone or change your SIM card, the AAB application is displayed after entering the Address Book.
After checking the membership identification for this service, you can find the menu for the synchronization with the AAB server, from the standby screen, by pressing the Right
Soft Key Book, Contact List, Left Soft Key Options, My Settings, and AT&T Address Book.
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Menu, AT&T Address
Note
This indicator is displayed during the AAB synchronization.

ICE - Emergency Contacts

This menu allows you to make a contacts list to call or text, in case or emergency.
To access ICE-Emergency Contacts, from the standby screen, press the Right Soft Key
Menu, AT&T Address Book, and ICE-Emergency Contacts.
Address Book

New Contact

This menu allows you to add a new contact to the Contact List. You can enter contact address information including name, phone numbers, email addresses, group information items, memos, ring tones, and a contact Picture ID.
To access New Contact, from the standby screen, press the Right Soft Key Menu,
AT&T Address Book, and New
Contact.

Caller Groups

This menu allows you to manage group information. You can also configure a ring tone for a group so that the group ring tone sounds when a call from a specific contact address within that group is received and there is no ring tone configured for the specific contact address.
To access Caller Groups, from the standby screen, press the Right Soft Key Menu,
AT&T Address Book, and Caller
Groups.

Speed Dial

This menu allows you to assign a frequently­called contact to the Speed Dial List. You can select a number from 2 to 9 as a speed dial.
To access Speed Dial, from the standby screen, press the Right Soft Key Menu,
AT&T Address Book, and Speed Dial.

SIM Management

This menu allows you to copy information from your SIM card to your handset and vice versa. If a name is duplicated during the copying operation, the information is also duplicated. You can also delete information from the SIM card.
To access SIM Management, from the standby screen, press the Right Soft Key Menu,
AT&T Address Book, and SIM
Management.
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Address Book

Service Number

You can view the list of Service Dialing Numbers (SDN) assigned by your network provider. Such numbers could include the emergency services, directory assistance and voice mail numbers.
To access Service Dial Numbers, from the standby screen, press the Right Soft Key
Menu, AT&T Address Book, and Service Number.

My contact info

This displays your own contact information. You can edit and create up to 4 Business Cards.
To access My Contact Info, from the standby screen, press the Right Soft Key Menu,
AT&T Address Book, and My
contact info.

About

Allows you to view software the software version and last update for Address Book.
To access About, from the standby screen, press the Right Soft Key
AT&T Address Book, and About.
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Menu,

Messaging

This menu includes functions related to SMS (Short Message Service), MMS (Multimedia Message Service), Voicemail as well as the network’s service messages.

Create Message

1. From the standby screen, press the Right Soft Key Menu.
2. Press
3. Press Create Message.
OR
You can simply press the Up Navigation Key
If you insert a Picture, Audio, or Video file while writing a multimedia message, the file loading time will take about 5 seconds. You will not be able to activate any key during the file loading time. When the file loading is complete, you will be able to write a multimedia message.
Editing a message
The following options are available when editing a message.
Messaging.
from the standby screen.
Note
Using Insert
While entering text, press the Right Soft Key
Insert.
ŹSymbol: You can insert various symbols
into your message. Pressing the Left Soft Key and Right Soft Key scrolls through the pages.
ŹPicture: You can select a picture to insert
by using the Navigation Keys. You can preview the selected picture by pressing the Right Soft Key View.
ŹAudio: You can insert an audio file from
your saved audio files.
ŹVideo: You can insert a video clip from your
saved video clips.
ŹTake New Picture: You can take and
insert a picture in your message.
ŹRecord New Audio: You can record a new
audio clip by pressing Record. Press the Left Soft Key begin recording to set the options below.
tQuality: Set the audio’s quality to Fine,
Normal, or Economy.
tSelect Default Storage: You can assign
the default storage to Phone or Memory
Card.
Options before you
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Messaging
After recording a new audio clip, you can delete it by pressing the Left Soft Key
Discard.
ŹRecord New Video: You can record a
new video by pressing . When finished recording, press Insert.
ŹSlide: Allows you to add a new slide.
ŹTemplate
tText: Allows you to easily insert frequently
used sentences in the text message.
tMultimedia: You can easily insert
previously saved Multimedia templates. To create a multimedia template, press the Right Soft Key
Menu > Messaging > Message Settings > Multimedia Message > Multimedia Templates > New.
tSignature: Allows you to insert your own
created signature. For further details, see page 36.
ŹMore: Allows you to insert vCard,
vCalendar, vNote, vTask or Contact.
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Note
vCard, vCalendar, vNote and vTask are created by the Address Book, Calendar, Notepad, and Tasks functions, respectively.
Using Options
While entering text, press the Left Soft Key
Options.
tText Entry Mode: Sets the text input mode.
For more details, refer to Entering Text (page 17).
tText Entry Settings:
- Language: Allows you to set the text
entry language to English, Spanish, French, or Korean.
- T9 Word Candidate List: Displays the word candidates as you type.
- T9 Next Word Prediction: Allows the phone to predict the next word when typing in T9 mode.
- T9 Dictionary: Allows you to add, delete, reset, and modify words.
Messaging
tSave to Drafts: Saves the message to
Drafts.
tCancel Message: Allows you to exit the text
input mode without saving your message.
Sending a Message
After completing a message, press Send To to select a recipient.
t
Enter the recipient(s). For more options, press the
Left Soft Key
menu, you can choose from the following options:
- Enter Number: Allows you to enter the phone number using the keypad.
- Enter Email: Allows you to enter an email address instead of a phone number.
Insert Symbol: Allows you to enter symbols.
-
- Caller Groups: Displays Contacts Groups.
- Recent Messages: Choose a Contact
from Recent Messages.
- Recent Calls: Choose a Contact from Recent Calls.
- Delivery Options: Allows you to set the options for Add Cc and Add Bcc.
Options. In this
- Save to Drafts: Saves the selected
message to Drafts.
- Text Entry Mode: Allows you to change the text entry mode.
- Text Entry Settings: Allows you to set the options for Language, T9 Word Candidate List, T9 Next Word Prediction, and T9 Dictionary.
- Cancel Message: Allows you to cancel the message.
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Messaging

Inbox

You will be alerted when you receive a message. New messages are stored in the Inbox. In the Inbox, you can identify each message by icons. If you are notified that you have received a multimedia message, you can download the whole multimedia message by selecting it in the Inbox menu. To reach the Inbox, from the standby screen, press the Right Soft Key Menu > Messaging > Inbox.
The following options are available in the Inbox and vary depending on the View mode set (Conversation or Standard). Press the Left Soft Key Options to access the available options.
ŹAdd to Address Book: You can save the
sender’s phone number in the Contact List.
ŹDelete: You can delete the selected
message.
ŹForward: You can forward the selected
message to another person.
ŹStandard View/Conversation View:
Switches the Inbox view mode to Standard view or Conversation View.
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ŹCopy to Phone/Copy to SIM: You can
copy the message to the Phone or SIM depending on where the text message is stored.
ŹMove to SIM/Move To Phone: You can
move the message to the Phone or SIM depending on where the text message is stored.
ŹSelect Multiple: You can select multiple
messages.
ŹSort By: You can sort all messages by
Date, From, Read/Unread or Subject.
ŹMessage Details: You can view the
following information about received messages: Type, Subject, From, and Time.
ŹDelete All Read Msg: You can delete all
read messages.

Drafts

Allows you to view and edit the messages saved as drafts. To access drafts, from the standby screen, press the Right Soft Key Menu, Messaging, and Drafts. The following options are available for the Drafts folder:
Messaging
ŹSelect Multiple: Allows you to select
multiple messages to delete.
ŹMessage Details: Allows you to view the
details of the message.

Outbox

Outbox is the storage place for recently sent messages. When you press the Send Key , you can call the recipient of the selected message.
If the message is not sent from the Outbox, you will receive a sound alert along with a Message Sending Failure notice on the screen. Another attempt will be made to send the failed message and after two unsuccessful attempts, the message will no longer be sent automatically. In order to send the message that has failed, you must press the Right Soft
Resend to resend the message.
Key
To access the Outbox, from the standby screen, press the Right Soft Key
Messaging, and Outbox.
The following options are available for the Outbox folder:
ŹView Status: Shows the status of each
message.
Menu,
ŹDelete: Deletes the selected message.
ŹEdit: Allows you to edit the selected
message.
ŹSelect Multiple: Allows you to select
multiple messages to delete.
ŹSort By: You can sort all messages by
Date or To.
ŹMessage Details: Allows you to view the
details of the message.

Voicemail

This menu provides you with a quick way of accessing your voice mailbox (if provided by your network).
A shortcut for checking your voicemail is available. To quickly check your voicemail when in standby mode, press and hold .
Note
Please check with your network service provider for details of their service in order to configure the handset accordingly.
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Messaging

Message Settings

To access and configure your Message Settings, from the standby screen, press the Right Soft Key Menu, Messaging, and Message Settings.

Message Alert

Allows you to set the Sounds, Volume, Alert Type, and Alert Interval.

Save To

Allows you to choose whether to save to the SIM Card or the Phone.

Signature

Allows you to create, edit, and delete your signature, which can be configured to be sent out with your outgoing messages.

Text Message

Allows you to set preferences for text messages.
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The following options are available:
ŹText Templates: Predefined messages that
can quickly be sent. Press the Left Soft Key Options to access the following available options:
tSend: Allows you to send the selected
template via Message.
tDelete: Allows you to delete the selected
template message.
tEdit: Allows you to edit the selected
template message.
tDelete All: Deletes all messages in the
folder.
tCancel: Returns to Text Message menu.
Ź
Msg Center No.: Allows you to view and edit
the phone number for the Message Center. Do not edit unless instructed to do so by your service provider.
ŹEmail Gateway: Allows you to view and
edit the Email Gateway. Do not edit unless instructed to do so by your service provider.
ŹInsert Signature: Allows you to insert your
signature in outgoing messages.
Messaging

Multimedia Message

Allows you to set your preferences for multimedia messages.
The following options are available:
ŹMultimedia Templates: Allows you to
add, edit, and delete multimedia templates. Press the Left Soft Key Options to access the following available options:
tSend: Allows you to send the selected
message via Multimedia Message.
tDelete: Allows you to delete the selected
template message.
tEdit: Allows you to edit the selected
template message.
tRename: Allows you to rename the
selected template message.
tDelete All: Allows you to delete all the
messages at one time.
ŹValidity Period: This network service
allows you to decide how long your multimedia messages will be stored at the Message Center.
ŹDownload Options
tDownload Without Ask: Allows
Multimedia Messages to be downloaded automatically.
tAsk Always: You are prompted to
download when a Multimedia Message is received.
tDiscard: Enabling this option will block
incoming Multimedia Messages from being received.
ŹMessage Center: Allows you to view and
edit the phone number for the Message Center. Do not edit unless instructed to do so by your service provider.
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Messaging

Voicemail Number

This menu allows you to set the Voicemail Center Number if this feature is supported by AT&T. Please check with AT&T for details of their service in order to configure the handset correctly.

Service Message

Allows you to configure your settings to determine if you would like to receive service messages.
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YPmobile

Unleash the power of YELLOWPAGES.COM local search on your mobile phone.
Find a business, get maps and directions, and save your favorites: our mobile app gives you what you need, whenever and wherever you need it.
ŹSearch for local businesses.
ŹView ratings and call businesses.
ŹSave businesses for future access.
ŹGet maps and view step-by-step directions.
* For more information, refer to the
www.yellowpages.com
To access YPmobile, from the standby screen, press the Right Soft Key then YPmobile.
Menu and
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Mobile Web

Mobile Web is one of the services provided by AT&T and it gives you access to all the cool things you can do with your wireless phone.
Note
Check the availability of services, pricing, and tariffs with your network operator and/or the service provider whose service you wish to use. Service providers will also give you instructions on how to use their services.
Please contact your service provider to open an Internet account.
Launch the Browser
To launch the browser from the standby screen, press . You can also press the
Right Soft Key Menu and Mobile Web.
Once connected, the homepage is displayed.
To exit the browser at any time, press the End/
Power Key
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Using the Browser
Once you are connected to the Internet, the following menu options are available when you press the Left Soft Key
ŹHome: Directs you to the homepage.
ŹGo to URL: Allows you to enter a URL.
ŹGo to Search: Allows you to quickly search
the web using Yahoo! Search.
ŹHistory: Allows you to view your history of
recently viewed web sites.
ŹGo to Bookmarks: You can add or save
the current page to Booksmarks or view the list saved under Booksmarks.
ŹReload: Allows you to reload the current
web page so that you can view the newest content.
ŹFind in Page: Allows you to search for text
in the current web page.
ŹSettings: Allows you to set options for web
pages, appearance, and network.
ŹHelp: Connects you to AT&T’s Help web page.
ŹExit: Exits the browser.
Options:
Menus for the Browser
You can surf the Internet using either the phone keys or the Browser menu.
Using the Navigation Keys
When surfing the Internet, the Navigation Keys function similarly from when the phone is on standby mode.
Mobile Web
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AppCenter

To access AppCenter, from the standby screen, press the Right Soft Key Menu and then AppCenter.
Applications
This menu option connects to AT&T’s Application download site. It allows users to download the various applications by connecting to the Internet.
Ringtones
This menu option connects to AT&T’s Ringtone download site. It allows users to download various ringtones by connecting to the Internet.
Just For You
This menu option connects you to AT&T’s recommendations for downloads.
Ringback Tones
This option connects you to AT&T’s Ringback Tones download site. When your friends and family call you, your ringback tone will be played instead of the traditional ringer tone.
Wallpapers
This menu option connects you to AT&T’s Wallpapers download site where you can download hundreds of wallpapers to personalize your phone.
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Bundles
This option connects you to AT&T’s Bundles download site where you can download bundles that include multiple ringtones, ringback tones, and wallpapers.
Special Offers & Promotions
This option connects you to AT&T’s current special offers and promotions page.
Note
Additional charges may incur when downloading any types of multimedia. Contact AT&T for additional information.

AT&T Navigator

The AT&T Navigator application on your device uses GPS position determination technology and access to your carrier’s data network to provide you with driving directions and a host of other services, including:
Ź GPS navigation that gives you turn-by-turn
directions to any destination address in the continental United States. If you miss a turn or get off-track, AT&T Navigator will calculate a new route for you. You can enter a destination address by using AT&T Navigator’s automatic voice recognition system or by typing on the device’s keypad.
Ź Audio and visual traffic alerts while driving
or viewing maps, as well as traffic re­routing capabilities to minimize delays on your trip.
Ź A Search feature that allows you to find
businesses or points of interest near your current location, an airport, a waypoint, or any other entered address. You can read ratings and reviews for businesses and easily call the business that you have found to check on the availability of an item or to make a reservation. You can navigate to the business location now or save the address for later use.
Ź Maps of the area around your current
location, around a marked waypoint, or around an address that you had previously entered. You can pan the map (adjust left, right, up, or down) and zoom in or out. You can also mark a point under the cursor as a waypoint.
Ź A compass-like indicator presenting your
direction of travel, location, and speed.
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AT&T Navigator
The ability to personalize your application
preferences by selecting U.S. customary or metric distance units, the language for audible guidance, and more.
You can also use many of AT&T Navigator’s features on the TeleNav website, such as getting driving directions (Route Planning) and using the Search function to find businesses, churches, schools, and government offices. You can also use the TeleNav website to add an address to your My Favorites list, manage your My Favorites and Recent Places lists, and shop at the TeleNav Store.
To access AT&T GPS, from the standby screen, press the Right Soft Key
Menu and
then AT&T Navigator.
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Note
In order to improve GPS antenna sensitivity,
do not cover the GPS antenna area of the device.
Your GPS antenna sensitivity might be
weakened if you are in a high rise building, underground, or location surrounded by metal or concrete.
Use near the window indoors for better GPS
antenna sensitivity.
For battery durability, please use a vehicle
power adapter in your car.
It could take 2~3 minutes to get your GPS
position depending on the condition of the environment or network.

AT&T FamilyMap

Locate your family members with AT&T FamilyMap
Get peace of mind by knowing where your family members are. By subscribing to AT&T FamilyMap, you can conveniently locate your family member’s wireless phone on a map using your phone or PC.
To access AT&T FamilyMap, from the standby screen, press the Right Soft Key and then AT&T FamilyMap.
Menu
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Social Net

Social Net allows you to stay connected to friends, family, and coworkers via Facebook, MySpace, and Twitter. It also keeps you up-to-date on the latest news, sports, and entertainment.
To access Social Net, from the standby screen, press the Right Soft Key then Social Net.
Menu and
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AT&T Radio

The application allows the you to listen to dozens of channels of digital radio on your mobile phone. Get unlimited access to commercial-free music, the latest Hip Hop, R&B, Rock, Jazz , Country anywhere you go.
To access AT&T Radio, from the standby screen, press the Right Soft Key and then AT&T Radio.
Menu
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My Stuff

Audio

To access Audio, from the standby screen, press the Right Soft Key Menu, My Stuff, and Audio.
ŹShop Tones: This menu option connects to
AT&T’s Ringtones download site.
ŹAnswer Tones: This menu option connects
to AT&T’s Answer Tones download site.
ŹRecord Voice: Allows you to record voice
notes.
ŹSaved audio files are displayed in the list.

Pictures

To access Pictures, from the standby screen, press the Right Soft Key Menu, My Stuff, and Pictures.
ŹShop Wallpapers: Connects to AT&T’s
Wallpapers download site.
ŹTake Picture: Launches the camera so
that you can take a new picture.
ŹThe picture files saved on your phone and
memory card (if inserted) are displayed.
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Video

To access Video, from the standby screen, press the Right Soft Key Menu, My Stuff, and Video.
ŹRecord Video: Launches the camcorder so
that you can record a new video.
ŹThe video files saved on your phone and
memory card (if inserted) are displayed.
Note
DRM sometimes restricts some functions, such as send and edit.

AT&T GPS

This menu allows you to access various GPS­based applications.
To access AT&T GPS,from the standby screen, press the Right Soft Key My Stuff, and any of the following available options.
Ź AT&T Navigator
Ź Shop GPS
Ź AT&T FamilyMap
Ź Where
Menu,
AT&T GPS. Then select
My Stuff
Ź AllSport GPS
Ź Maps

AT&T Music

You can access AT&T Music by pressing the
Right Soft Key Menu, My Stuff,
AT&T Music, and Music Player.
Music Player
ŹAll Songs: Allows you to view all the songs
in your music library.
ŹPlaylists: Allows you to create your own
playlists.
ŹArtists: Shows the list of artists of all the
songs in your music library and shows all the songs by a chosen artist.
ŹAlbums: Shows the list of albums of all the
songs in your music library and shows all the songs on a chosen album.
ŹGenres: Shows the list of genres of all the
songs in your music library and shows all songs of a specific genre.
ŹShuffle Songs: Allows you to play all the
songs in your music library in random order.
Tip!
The music player plays formats such as MP3, AAC, AAC+, and WMA.
Note
Copyrights of music files may be protected by copyright and intellectual property laws. Please ensure that you adhere to the applicable Terms of Use of materials laws prior to downloading or copying files.
To play songs from or transfer songs to SD card, the SD card should have some empty space.
Up to 512MB card: Require 3MB empty space
Up to 4GB card: Require 6MB empty space
Up to 16GB card: Require 20MB empty space
(Up to 1000 songs)
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My Stuff
Playing Music
To listen to music that you have transferred to your phone, follow these quick easy steps:
1. Press the Right Soft Key Menu to open the Main Menu.
2. Press
3. Press Music Player to view your
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My Stuff and AT&T
Music.
options. You can select from Now Playing, All Songs, Playlists, Artists, Albums and Genres to select your Music or you can just select Shuffle Songs to shuffle your collection.
song. While playing, press the up or down Navigation Keys to change the volume and the left or right Navigation Keys to go to the previous or next song.
Minimize to minimize the music
Key
player and access other phone functions while music is playing.
Note
Files under 300kb are stored as ringtone files.
Adding Music To Your Handset
Music files can be added to your handset by using one or more of the following methods:
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AT&T network directly to your device via the Shop Music link in the AT&T Music menu or the Shop Tones link in the Audio menu.
t'SPNZPVSFYJTUJOHEJHJUBMNFEJBDPMMFDUJPOPO
your PC via Windows Media Windows Explorer.
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services, such as Napster or eMusic.
Purchasing and downloading Music directly to your Device
1. Press the Right Soft Key Menu to
open the Main Menu.
2. Press
3. Press
4. Navigate the Shop Music page to
My Stuff and AT&T
Music.
Shop Music.
download today’s hottest music, ringtones,
®
Player and/or
My Stuff
and other personalized content directly to your phone.
Note
Some sites are data intensive (i.e. previews via streaming) so it is recommended that you be enrolled in an unlimited data plan before using these services to avoid per-use data charges.
Additional charges may apply when downloading music, ringtones etc.
Transferring Music using your PC
Before You Get Started
To transfer music from your PC to your device, you will need the following:
®
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Player 10 (or above) or other digital music management software, such as Napster or eMusic.
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MP3, .AAC, AAC+ or WMA
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(supports up to 16GB cards)
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* microSD™ card and USB data cable sold
separately; go to att.com/wireless for details.
Note
This device is not compatible with iTunes and/or iTunes files.
Transferring Music from the Digital Music Service (such as Napster or eMusic)
1. Using your computer, open your preferred
PC music management client.
2. Download the selected song to your library.
3. Make sure the microSD™ card is inserted
properly into the handset.
4. Use the USB cable to connect the handset to the PC.
5. When the USB Connection menu is displayed, select Music Sync.
6. Once the USB connection has been established, the handset displays “Do not disconnect during transfer”. The PC screen will display a pop-up message announcing the detection of the LG-A340 device. If the detection does not occur, the USB connection settings may need to be changed. For more information, go to the
Changing USB Connection Settings
section on page 53.
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My Stuff
7. Follow the music service instructions to
transfer music to your handset.
Note
If you have a USB hub, connect the handset directly to your computer rather than through the hub.
Transferring Music using Windows Media Player
1. Open Windows Media® Player on your
computer (version 10.0 or higher).
2. Use the USB adapter cable to connect the handset to the PC.
3. When the USB Connection menu is displayed, select Music Sync.
4. Once the USB connection has been established, the handset displays “Do not disconnect during transfer”. The PC screen will display a pop-up message announcing the detection of the LG-A340 device.
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Note
If you have a USB hub, connect the handset directly to your computer rather than through the hub. If the target computer does not detect the newly connected handset or provide an MTP Player dialog window on the PC screen, or if the
detection does not occur, skip to
Changing
USB Connection Settings section on page
53.
5. From within the Windows Media® Player
application, click on the Sync tab.
6. Choose the destination location for the media files. The LG-A340 Music Sync Player appears on the right side of the screen.
7. Drag the songs you wish to synchronize to your LG-A340 to the Sync List column on the right side of the screen.
8. Click the Start Sync button at the lower right corner of the application to download the selected songs to your handset. Do not unplug the handset during this process.
9. Once synchronization is complete, it will be safe to unplug the USB connector from the handset.
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Drag and Drop Music Using LG-A340 As A Mass Storage Device
1. Insert a microSD™ memory card into the
phone and make sure it is powered on.
2. Connect the device to a PC using a LG-A340 USB data cable.
3. When the USB Connection menu is displayed, select Mass Storage.
4. Access My Computer on the PC.
5. Locate the phone and double-click it to
open.
Note
The PC will automatically assign a drive letter.
6. Browse the files in a new window for desired music files.
7. Drag and drop the desired music content from the PC window to the “Removable Disk” window.
8. Disconnect the device from the cable.
9. Access the Music Player on the phone.
Note
If the target computer does not detect the newly connected handset as Mass Storage, skip to
Changing USB Connection Settings
the section below.
Changing USB Connection Settings
1. From the standby screen, press the Right Soft Key Menu.
2. Press
Settings.
3. Press Connection.
4. Press
USB Connection.
5. Use the Up or Down Navigation Keys to
highlight Music Sync (if using Windows Media® Player or other Digital Music Services) or Mass Storage (if you are going to drag or drop files) and press
Select.
6. Reconnect the device to a PC.
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Deleting Music Files
When you have transferred files with the Music Sync feature and you want to delete them from your phone, you should connect the phone to your PC and delete using the method with which you first added the music. The following are the four options available to delete Music from your Phone:
A. Delete a file using Mass Storage, but not
using Music Sync function.
B. Delete a file by directly inserting the
microSD™ external memory onto the PC.
C. Delete a file using the delete function on
the phone.
D. Delete the files by using the Master Clear
option on your Memory Card.
Note
Be aware that all of the existing data will be erased on microSD™ card if you use the Master Clear option.
Master Clear function in the
Access the Settings menu (see page 69).
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Tools

Voice Command

Voice Command is the function whereby your phone’s voice recognition engine identifies the voice of the user and carries out the requested commands. When the user operates the Voice Command function, there are five possible commands, Call <Name or Number>, Listen Voicemail, Missed Calls, Messages, and Time & Date. To activate the Voice Command function, hold down the Clear/Back Key while the phone is in standby mode or press the
Right Soft Key Menu, My Stuff,
Tools, and Voice Command.
1. Call <Name or Number>: This function
is activated only when the user says the command “Call” followed by the name stored in the address book or say the phone number. Please note that interfering noise might cause a problem displaying candidates. Additionally, the user has the option to select a number type at the end, such as “mobile”, “home”, or “work”.
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2. Listen Voicemail: This command is
activated when the user says “Listen Voicemail”. The user will then be automatically connected to voicemail.
3. Missed Calls: This command is activated when the user says the words “Missed Calls”. The mobile phone presents the missed call list.
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- Yes: Make the phone call.
- No: Moves to the next result.
- Cancel: Go back to the main Voice
Command menu.
- Exit: Terminate Voice Command.
- Next: Moves to the next result.
4. Messages: This command is activated
when the user says “Messages”. The phone displays details of unread text or multimedia messages.
5. Time & Date: This command is activated when the user says “Time & Date”. The phone displays the current local time and date.
Voice Command Options
When the Voice Command option is activated, you can press the Left Soft Key Options for the following options:
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- Speed: Voice Command is abbreviated.
- Normal: Voice Command is played
normally with prompts.
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- 1 Match: The most likely match will be displayed when finding a number from the address book.
- 4 Matches: The four most likely matched names will be displayed when finding a name from the address book.
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- High: Operation and performance of the voice recognition engine is rarely affected by the user’s voice command and surrounding sound.
- Medium: Operation of the voice recognition engine is normally affected by user’s voice command and surrounding sound.
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- Low: Operation of the voice recognition
engine is strongly affected by user’s voice command and surrounding sound.
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- Automatic On: When this option is selected, the speakerphone is turned on and the sound is loud enough so you can hear the output when the phone is away from the ear, at a distance
- Off: When this option is selected, the speakerphone is turned off and the sound is quieter and cannot be heard when the phone is away from the ear, at a distance
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- Ring Only: The phone rings repeatedly during an incoming call.
- Ring After Name: The phone announces the name or number of the incoming call, then rings repeatedly.
- Name Repeat: The phone announces an incoming call by repeating the name or number of the caller.
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Recent Calls

This menu displays recent calls categorized by tab as All, Missed, Dialed, and Received.
To access Recent Calls, from the standby screen, press the Right Soft Key Menu,
My Stuff, Tools, and Recent
Calls.

Alarm Clock

The alarm function allows you to set up multiple separate alarms. You can also set the time, repetition interval, and alarm tone.
To access Alarm Clock, from the standby screen, press the Right Soft Key
My Stuff, Tools, and Alarm
Clock.
If there is no alarm setting, press the Left Soft Key New to add a new alarm.
Menu,
My Stuff
Alarm Options
ŹTime: Input your desired alarm time by
specifying the hour and minutes. You can also choose a predefined amount of time (15 Minutes Later, 30 Minutes Later, 45 Minutes Later, 1 Hour Later, Off).
ŹRepeat: Select the desired repeat mode
(Once, Daily, Mon ~ Fri, Sat ~ Sun, Except Holiday, Select Weekday).
ŹAlarm Tone: Press List to access the
list of available Alarm Tones.
ŹVolume: Select the desired volume level
using the up/down Navigation Keys or press
List and then the number keys (
to ). Then press Set.
ŹType: Select the desired alert type from
Ring, Vibrate, Ring & Vibrate, and Vibrate after Ring.
ŹMemo: Set an alarm name.
ŹSnooze Interval: Select the desired
interval level. Choose from 5 Minutes, 15 Minutes, 30 Minutes, 45 Minutes, 1 Hour, or Off.
Press the Left Soft Key
Save to save
your new Alarm.

Calendar

When you enter this menu, a calendar will be displayed. The red square cursor is used to locate a particular day. The bottom bar on the calendar indicates saved schedules (if any) for that day. This function helps you keep track of your schedule. The phone can sound an alarm tone if it has been set for a specific schedule item.
The chart below shows the keys that can be used to navigate the Calendar:
Key Description
/ Weekly
/
/
/
To access Calendar, from the standby screen, press the Right Soft Key My Stuff, Tools, and Calendar.
The following options are available when a Calendar event is selected from the Calendar.
ŹSearch: Allows you to search the saved
schedule(s).
Daily
Annually
Monthly
Menu,
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ŹDelete: Allows you to delete the selected
schedule.
ŹSend Schedule Via: Sends the selected
schedule by Text Message, Multimedia Message, or Bluetooth.
ŹSet Holiday: Allows you to set specific
dates to display as Holidays on your calendar.
ŹSelective Delete: Allows you to delete Old
Schedules or All Schedules selectively.
ŹView All: Allows you to view all saved
schedules.
ŹGo to Date: Allows you to jump to a
specific date.
ŹSelect Multiple: Allows you to select
multiple schedules in the same day to delete or send to another person.

Notepad

You can create up to a maximum of 30 memos.
To access Notepad, from the standby screen, press the Right Soft Key
My Stuff, Tools, and Notepad.
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Menu,
1. Press the Left Soft Key
create a new memo.
2. Input the memo and press Save to save.
New to

Calculator

The Calculator function allows you to calculate simple mathematical equations.
To access Calculator, from the standby screen, press the Right Soft Key Menu,
My Stuff, Tools, and Calculator.

World Clock

The World clock function provides time information for major cities worldwide.
To access World Clock, from the standby screen, press the Right Soft Key
My Stuff, Tools, and World
Clock.
1. You will be asked to enter the name of your
current city. Enter the name, then press the
Right Soft Key
2. To view the time in another city, press the Right Soft Key
set the Daylight Savings Time.
Save.
New, find the city, and
Menu,
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3. Press the Right Soft Key Save to
save the new city.
You will then see the new city’s time and date information.

Tasks

This feature allows you to save and manage a task.
To access Tasks, from the standby screen, press the Right Soft Key Menu,
My Stuff, Tools, and Tasks.
1. To add a new task item, press the Left Soft Key New.
2. Input the Due Date, Note, Priority, and Status information for the new Task.
3. Press the Left Soft Key
the Task item.
The following options are available in the Task list:
ŹMark ‘Complete’: Allows you to change
the status of the selected task as Completed.
ŹEdit: Allows you to edit a saved task.
ŹDelete: Deletes the selected task.
Save to save
ŹSelective Delete: Allows you to delete All
Completed/All Past Tasks selectively.
ŹSend Task Via: Enables the selected task
to be sent via Text Message, Multimedia Message, or Bluetooth.
ŹSelect Multiple: Allows you to select
multiple Tasks.
ŹView Calendar: Allows you to view the
Calendar.

Stopwatch

This menu allows you to record the elapsed time of an event. The duration of an individual lap time (up to 20 laps) and the total time can also be displayed.
To access Stopwatch, from the standby screen, press the Right Soft Key Menu, My Stuff, Tools, and Stopwatch.
ŹNew Time
1. To start timing, press running time is displayed as HH.MM.SS.hh (hours, minutes, seconds, hundredths of a second).
2. During the timing, you can record an individual lap time by pressing the Right
Soft Key
can be recorded.
Start. The
Lap. Up to 20 lap times
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3. You can stop or restart timing by pressing Stop.
4. To reset the stop watch, press the Right
Soft Key
the time.
ŹSaved Times: Allows you to see a list of
the saved recorded times.
Reset after stopping

Tip Calculator

This feature allows you to quickly and easily calculate the tip amount based on the total bill as well as the split of the total bill based on the number of people.
To access Tip Calculator, from the standby screen, press the Right Soft Key
My Stuff, Tools, and Tip
Calculator.
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Menu,

Unit Converter

This function allows you to convert units of measurement.
There are 7 types of units that can be converted: Currency, Area, Length, Weight, Temperature, Volume and Velocity.
To access Unit Converter, from the standby screen, press the Right Soft Key Menu,
My Stuff, Tools, and Unit
Converter.
Note
You can input a decimal by pressing .

Applications & Games

To access Applications & Games, from the standby screen, press the Right Soft Key
Menu, My Stuff, and Applications & Games.
ŹShop Applications: This menu option
connects to AT&T’s Applications download site.
ŹShop Games: This menu option connects
to AT&T’s Games download site.
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ŹDownloaded games and applications are
displayed in the list.
Note
The JAR file is a compressed format of the Java program and the JAD file is a description file that includes all detailed information. From the network, prior to download, you can view all detailed file descriptions from the JAD file.
Warning
Only J2ME (Java 2 Micro Edition) based programs will run on a phone.
J2SE (Java 2 Standard Edition) based programs will only run on a PC.

Camera & Recordings

To access Camera & Recordings, from the standby screen, press the Right Soft Key
Menu, My Stuff, and Camera
& Recordings.

Take Photo

Using the camera in your phone, you can take pictures of people or events while on the move. Additionally, you can send photos to other people in a picture message.
The following options will appear (as icons) at the bottom of the screen.
ŹAlbum: Allows you to see saved image and
video files.
ŹVideo: Allows you to switch to Camcorder
mode.
ŹCapture: Allows you to capture the image.
ŹZoom: Allows you to set the zoom level.
ŹBrightness: Allows you to adjust the
brightness level.
The Left Soft Key Settings will bring up
the following options:
Preview Tab
ŹImage Size: The resolution of the image
can be captured in 1280*960, 640*480, or 320*240.
ŹColor Effects: Allows you to choose from
Off, Mono, Sepia, or Negative.
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ŹWhite Balance: Set the White Balance
as Auto, Daylight, Cloudy, Illuminate, or Indoors.
ŹNight Mode: Allows you to set Night Mode
to On or Off.
ŹTimer: Timer can be set to Off, 3 Seconds,
5 Seconds, or 10 Seconds.
ŹImage Quality: The quality of the captured
image can be set to Super Fine, Fine, or Normal.
Others Tab
ŹSave to: Allows you to save your pictures
to the Phone Memory or Memory Card.
ŹShutter Tones: Allows you to set the
Shutter Tone to Tone 1, Tone 2, Tone 3, or Off.
ŹReset Settings: Allows you to set the
Camera to the default settings.
Using Zoom
In Take Photo mode, you can Zoom in/out by using the up/down
maximum zoom scale depends on the resolution as follows.
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Resolution Zoom scale
1280*690 Not Available
640*480 Level 1 ~ Level 10 320*240 Level 1 ~ Level 10

Record Video

Allows you to record a video clip with your phone. Before starting to record, press the Left Soft Key Settings to configure your settings.
The following options will appear (as icons) at the bottom of the screen.
ŹAlbum: Allows you to see saved image and
video files.
ŹPhoto: Allows you to switch to the Camera
function so you to take a picture.
ŹRec: Allows you to begin recording the
video.
ŹZoom: Allows you to set the zoom level.
ŹBrightness: Allows you to adjust the
brightness level.
The Left Soft Key the following options:
Settings will bring up
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Preview Tab
ŹVideo Size: Allows you to select a video
size between 320*240 or 176*144.
ŹColor Effects: Allows you to choose from
Off, Mono, Sepia, or Negative.
ŹWhite Balance: Set the White Balance
as Auto, Daylight, Cloudy, Illuminate, or Indoors.
ŹVideo Quality: Allows you to set video
quality to Super Fine, Fine, or Normal.
ŹDuration: Set the recording duration to
General Mode or MMS Video Mode.
Others Tab
ŹSave to: Allows you to save your pictures
to the Phone Memory or Memory Card.
ŹRecording Tones: Allows you set
Recording Tones to On or Off.
ŹReset Settings: Allows you to set the
Camcorder to the default settings.
Note
In Video Record mode, you can adjust the zoom scale by using the up/down Volume Keys. The maximum zoom scale depends on the resolution as follows.
Resolution Zoom scale
320*240 Level 1~Level 10 176*144 Level 1~Level 10

Camera Album

Allows you to view the pictures and videos that are captured with the camera. When a file is highlighted, the following options are available when you press the Left Soft Key
Options:
For image file:
Use As/Send Via/Print Via Bluetooth/ Delete/Rename/Select Multiple/File Information
For video file:
Send Via/Delete/Rename/Select Multiple/ File Information
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Record Voice

Allows you to record an audio clip to your phone. The recorded audio file is saved automatically in the Audio menu.
The following options are available when you press the Left Soft Key Options:
ŹRecord Mode: Sets the recording mode to
either MMS Mode or General Mode.
ŹQuality: Allows you to set the quality of an
audio clip. You can set it to Fine, Normal, or Economy
ŹSet Default Storage: You can set the
default storage of the recorded audio to the Phone Memory or the Memory Card.
Pressing the Right Soft Key Gallery will take you to the Audio gallery.

Other Files

When you receive files of an undefined format (such as .vcs, .vcf, etc.) via email, the files are saved in this folder.
To access Other Files, from the standby screen, press the Right Soft Key
My Stuff, and Other Files.
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Menu,
The following options are available when you press the Left Soft Key
ŹSend Via: Send the selected file via
Options:
Message or Bluetooth.
ŹDelete: Allows you to delete the selected
file.
ŹMove: Allows you to move the selected file
to another folder.
ŹCopy: Allows you to copy the selected file
to another folder.
ŹRename: Allows you to edit the name of
the selected file.
ŹSelect Multiple: Allows you to select
multiple files at once to perform various functions.
ŹSort By: Allows you to sort the files by
Name, Date, and Type.
ŹFile Information: Allows you to view
information about the selected file or used memory space on your phone or memory card.

File Manager

This function allows you to view the content in your internal phone memory and the external memory card.
To access File Manager, from the standby screen, press the Right Soft Key Menu,
My Stuff, and File Manager.
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Settings

Audio & Ringtones

This menu allows you to configure the audio and ringtone settings for your phone. To access Audio & Ringtones, from the standby screen, press the Right Soft Key Menu,
Settings, and Audio & Ringtones.

Shop Tones

Connects to the AT&T Ringtones download site.

Ringtone

ŹSounds: Allows you to set a sound as the
ringtone for your phone.
ŹVolume: Allows you to control your
Ringtone volume.
ŹAlert Type: Supports 3 ring alert types:
Ring, Ring and Vibration, and Ring after Vibration.
ŹIncreasing Ringtone: Allows you to
enable or disable the Increasing Ringtone function, which is played when you receive an incoming call.
Note
Full length music tracks cannot be set as either ringtones or message tones.
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Message Tone

ŹSounds: Allows you to set a sound as your
message tone.
ŹVolume: Allows you to control your
Message Tone volume.
ŹAlert Type: Supports 4 message alert
types: Silent, Vibrate, Ring Only, and Ring & Vibrate.
ŹAlert Interval: Allows you to set the
interval alert to Once, Every 2 min, Every 5 min, Every 10 min, or Every 15 min.

Alert Tone

ŹSounds: Allows you to select a set of alert
tones. Supports 2 alert tone types: Alert Tone 1 and Alert Tone 2.
ŹVolume: This menu allows you to control
your Alert Tone volume.
ŹAlert Type: You can select to turn Alert
Tones to Ring or Silent.
Settings

Keypad Tone

This menu option allows you to select a tone that the phone sounds when a key is pressed on the dialpad. You can select an option from
Beep and Voice and set the volume.

Multimedia

This menu allows you to control your Multimedia volume.

Call

This menu allows you to control your Call volume.

Phone Settings

This menu allows you to configure the Phone Settings. To access Phone Settings, from the standby screen, press the Right Soft Key
Menu, Settings, and Phone
Settings.

Date & Time

ŹSet Date: This allows you to enter the
day, month, and year. You can set to Auto Update with the Auto Update menu.
ŹDate Format:
ddd, MMM DD (day, month date) MM/DD/YYYY (month/date/year) DD/MM/YYYY (date/month/year) YYYY/MM/DD (year/month/date)
ŹSet Time: This allows you to enter the
current time. You can choose the time format via the Time Format menu option.
ŹTime Format: Allows you to choose the
time format between 12 Hours and 24 Hours.
ŹAuto Update: Allows you to set the phone
to automatically update the time and date according to the current local time zone.
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Languages

Allows you to change the language for the display text on your phone. This change will also affect the Language Input mode.

Set Hotkeys

Allows you to change the preferences on the Hotkeys that are currently assigned for your Navigation Keys (when in standby mode).

Flight Mode

This allows you to only use the phone’s features that do not require the use of the wireless network when you are in an airplane or in places where the wireless network is prohibited. If you set the flight mode on, the flight mode icon will be displayed on the screen instead of the network signal icon.
ŹOn: You cannot make (or receive) any calls,
including emergency calls, or use other features that require network coverage.
ŹOff: You can deactivate the flight mode to
access the network.
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Security

Various codes and passwords are used to protect the features and settings of your phone.
ŹPhone Lock: You can use a security code
to avoid unauthorized use of the phone. If you set the Phone Lock to When Power On, the phone will request a security code whenever you switch the phone on. If you set the Phone Lock to When SIM Changed, your phone will request a security code only when you change your SIM Card. If you set the Phone Lock to Lock Phone Now, your phone will lock immediately.
ŹPIN Request: When the PIN Request
feature is turned on, you must enter your PIN each time you switch the phone on. Consequently, any person who does not have your PIN cannot use your phone without your approval.
Note
Before setting the PIN Request feature off, you must enter your PIN.
Settings
ŹFixed Dial Number: This feature allows
you to restrict your outgoing calls to selected phone numbers, if supported by your SIM Card. The PIN2 code is required.
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- On: You can only call phone numbers
stored in the FDN List. You must enter your PIN2 code.
- Off: You can call any number.
tFDN List: Allows you to enter a new FDN
entry.
ŹChange Codes: The Change Codes feature
allows you to change your current password to a new one. You must enter the current password before you can specify a new one. You can change the access codes for:
Security Code, PIN Code, PIN2 Code.
Note
Not all SIM Cards have a PIN2 Code. If your SIM Card does not, this menu option is not displayed.

Reset Settings

This function allows you to restore factory settings. To do this, you need the security code.
ŹMaster Reset: Restores the phone settings
(e.g.: Audio, Display, Language, Date & Time, Bluetooth Settings) to default values.
ŹMaster Clear: Deletes downloaded/user
created contents (e.g.: images, videos) from the phone and the external memory card.
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- Deletes all downloaded/user created images and audios from the phone memory.
- Deletes personal information stored in the phone memory (e.g.: Address Book, Messages, Tasks, Alarm, Calendar Schedules).
- Restores the settings stored in the phone memory to the default values.
tMemory Card: Deletes all contents from the
external memory card.
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Settings

Display

This menu allows you to configure your Display settings. To access Display, from the standby screen, press the Right Soft Key Menu,
Settings, and Display.

Shop Wallpapers

Connects to AT&T’s Wallpapers download site.

Wallpapers

This menu allows you to set a picture or color as your background for the Main or External screens.

Fonts

You can configure the font size and color of the font that your phone uses.

Clocks & Calendar

This feature allows you to select a Clock or Calendar to display on the Main or Extenal screens.
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Brightness

You can set the brightness of the display screen and the keypad.

Backlight Timer

Use this to set the duration of the display backlight and keypad.

Color Schemes

Allows you to change the whole look of your phone display to a Black or White scheme.

Menu Styles

You can set the main menu style to Icon or List view.

Call

This menu allows you to configure your Call settings. To access Call, from the standby screen, press the Right Soft Key
Settings, and Call.
Menu,
Settings

Call Forwarding

This feature allows you to forward incoming calls to another phone number. You can choose from All Voice Calls, If Busy, If No Answer, or If Out of Reach.

Send My Number

This network service allows you to set your phone number to be displayed or hidden from the person you are calling. You can select Set by Network if you prefer to have different settings for different service providers.

Auto Redial

If set to On, your phone redials the number you’re trying to call up to 10 times after you hear a quick, busy signal. Press the End/
Power Key
This feature attempts to redial numbers that are engaged due to the wireless network. It does not redial numbers to an engaged party.
Note
There will be no alert indicating the call has been connected. You must stay on the line to hear when the call is connected.
to stop the call attempts.

Answer Mode

This allows you to determine how to answer the phone.
ŹAny Key: Allows you to answer an
incoming call by pressing any key, except the End/Power Key , Volume Keys, or the Right Soft Key Silent.
ŹSend Key Only: Allows you to only answer
an incoming call by pressing the Send Key
or Left Soft Key Accept.
ŹFlip Open: Allows you to Flip open the
phone to answer an incoming call.

Senior Mode

This option allows you to turn the senior mode on or off. Senior mode enhances high frequencies to reduce the effects of hearing loss.

Minute Minder

This option allows you to specify whether the phone will beep every minute during an outgoing call to keep you informed of the length of the call.
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Call Waiting

This menu allows you to enable or disable call waiting. If enabled, you will be notified of an incoming call while you are on another call.

Call Reject

This menu allows you to enable or disable call reject for all numbers or just the numbers on the Call Reject List.
ŹCall Reject On/Off: Allows you to activate
or deactivate Call Reject. When the Reject All Calls option is set, all incoming calls are routed directly to Voicemail. Reject on List allows you to enable Call Reject for the numbers saved on your Call Reject List.
ŹCall Reject List: Allows you to view a
list of the numbers you wish to reject and add new numbers to the list. You have the option of choosing numbers from your Contact List or adding a new number.

Send DTMF Tones

Select from On or Off.
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Accessability

ŹTTY: Allows you to enable TTY Mode in
order to contact other TTY devices. Select from TTY Full, TTY Talk, TTY Hear, or TTY Off.
ŹHearing Aid: Allows you to enable or
disable the Hearing Aid function.

Time & Cost

Allows you to view information about Call Duration and Data Counter.

Noise Cancelation

Allows you to enable or disable the Noise Cancellation function.

Connection

This menu allows you to configure your Connection settings. To access Connection, from the standby screen, press the Right Soft Key Menu,
Settings, and Connection.
Settings

Bluetooth

Your phone has built-in Bluetooth wireless technology, which makes it possible for you to connect your phone wirelessly to other Bluetooth devices such as a hands­free device, PC, PDA, or other phones. The devices registered in your phone can only be connected one at a time (To make a connection to the same type of device or change Bluetooth preferences, disconnect the existing device first).
You can also exchange, for example, business cards, calendar items, and pictures.
To access Bluetooth, from the standby screen, press the Right Soft Key Menu,
Settings, Connection, and
Bluetooth.
Hands-free profile
appears when the hands-free profile
This is used between the hands-free device. This allows you to call using a Bluetooth connection.
A2DP profile
appears when the A2DP profile is
This used between the stereo headset device and the phone. This allows you to listen to an audio
clip. A2DP is the Advanced Audio Distribution Profile, which provides support for streaming either mono or stereo audio using Bluetooth.
Hands-free + A2DP profile
appears when both profiles of the
This hands-free and the A2DP are used between the compatible device and the phone. This allows you to call and listen to an audio clip using a Bluetooth connection.
When using each device, see the manual that comes with the device.
Note
We recommend that your phone and the Bluetooth device you are communicating with should be no more than 10 meters apart. The connection may be improved if there are no solid objects between your phone and the other Bluetooth device.
Bluetooth Menu Options
ŹTurn On/Off: Allows you to turn your
Bluetooth functionality on or off.
ŹMy Visibility On/Off
- On: This option makes your phone visible to other Bluetooth devices.
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Settings
- Off: This option hides your phone from other Bluetooth devices except those already paired with yours.
ŹSearch New Device: This function allows
you to search for and add new devices.
ŹMy Devices: This function allows you to
view the list of all devices that are paired with your phone.
ŹMy Bluetooth Info: This menu allows you
to configure the profile for Bluetooth.
- Device Name: Allows you to change the
handset’s name which can be seen by other Bluetooth devices.
- Supported Services: Shows you all
services that the handset supports.
- Primary Storage: Allows you to assign
the default storage to Handset or Memory Card for files received via Bluetooth.
To pair with another device
1. From the standby screen, press the Right Soft Key Menu, Settings, Connection, Bluetooth, and Search New Device.
2. If you want to stop searching, press the Left Soft Key
Stop.
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3. All of the devices found are displayed.
4. Select the desired device by pressing Add and entering the password.

USB Connection

You can transfer files from a compatible PC to the memory in your phone using the Mass Storage Mode. When you connect the phone to a PC using the USB cable, this will be displayed as a removable disk through Windows Explorer.
The USB Connection Mode determines how your phone will communicate with other USB devices when they are connected with a USB cable.

Internet Profiles

This menu shows the Internet Profiles. You can add, delete, and edit Internet Profiles by pressing the Left Soft Key Options. However, you cannot delete or edit default configurations provided by AT&T.

Access Points

This menu shows the Access Points. You can register, delete, and edit by pressing the Left Soft Key Options. However, you cannot delete or edit default configurations provided by AT&T.

Memory

This menu allows you to configure your Memory settings. To access Memory, from the standby screen, press the Right Soft Key Menu,
Settings, and Memory.

Used Space

This function shows the memory status of the handset and memory card (if inserted).
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Phone Common
This function shows the Memory Status of the phone and the memory being used by Audio, Image, Video, Multimedia Message, Java, and Others types of files.
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Phone Reserved
This function shows the status of the reserved memory used by Text Messages, Contacts, Calendar items, Tasks, and the Notepad.
Settings
Ź
Memory Card
If your phone has a memory card in the card slot, you can save images, sounds, and videos onto it. You can check the current status of the external memory card in this memory status menu.
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SIM Card
This function shows the status of the SIM Card memory.

Set Default Storage

This menu allows you to set the storage default location for internet downloads, Bluetooth transfers, and voice recordings. You can set each case separately or choose to set all of them at once.

Applications

This Menu allows you to configure Applications settings. To access Applications, from the standby screen, press the Right Soft Key
Settings, and Applications.
Menu,
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Settings

Messaging

This option allows you to configure the Messaging options. For more information, see page 36.

Browser

This menu allows you to configure the Browser settings.
Accounts
This includes the network information used to connect the Browser to the Internet. Select the desired account by highlighting it and pressing the Right Soft Key Activate. This will activate the account that will be used for future connections.
ŹActivate: Select the account among the
list of accounts, so it can be used for future connections.
ŹView: Allows you to see the specific
account information.
The following options will be available when you press on the Left Soft Key
ŹEdit: Allows you to change the account
information. This option is not available for the default Account.
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Options:
ŹDelete: Allows you to delete the account.
ŹNew: Allows you to create new account.
Note
tYou cannot edit and delete pre-installed
accounts.
tIn order to create a new account, please fill in
the network information.
1. Account Name: Name associated with new
account.
2. Homepage: Homepage URL.
3. Internet Profile: You can choose one from the
Internet profiles.
tAT&T has provided default settings regarding
account information.
tCreating or editing an account requires
caution. The Browser cannot connect to the Internet if the account information is incorrect.
Appearance
You can choose the settings of the Browser appearance (Text Size, Character Encoding, Show Image, JavaScript).
Settings
Cache
The web pages you have accessed are stored in the phone memory. This menu allows you to manage that function.
Clear Cache: Remove all cached data in
the memory.
Cache: Allows you to turn the memory
cache on or off.
Note
Cache is a type of buffer memory, which is used to store data temporarily, especially when it is online.
Cookies
The information of services you have accessed are stored in what is called a Cookie. From this menu, you can choose to allow Cookies or to delete Cookies that are already on your phone.
Clear Login Info
Allows you to clear all of your login info from your phone.
Screen Settings
Allows you to change the Rendering Mode for the Browser.
Security
A list of the available certificates is shown.
Certificates: You can see the list of
certificates and view them in detail.
Clear Session: Removes the secure
session.
Navigation Mode
You can change the methods of Browser navigation.
4 Way Navigation: The cursor of the
Browser moves scroll amounts or follows hyperlinks.
Mouse Pointer: You can move the cursor
like a mouse pointer.
Secure Popup
You can activate or deactivate the pop-up which indicates a secure page.
Shortcuts
If set to On, you can use the alternative Browser more quickly and conveniently with the key pad in the phone. If Shortcuts is on, the following shortcuts are available:
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Settings
1. Enter URL
3. View Bookmarks
5. Full Screen
7. Page Up
9. Zoom In *. Page Down
2. This Page
4. Page Overview
6. Saved Pages
8. Recent Page
0. Search Text #. Zoom Out

Voice Command

This menu allows you to set various Voice Command options. Refer to page 55.

TTS (Text-to Speech)

When you set this on, SMS and Notepad can be read out.
Note
When the phone is in Vibration mode, TTS does not work.

Software Update

If new software exists, the AT&T server notifies devices using a push message. The user can also check for the software update using the menu “Check for Update”. If the new software does not exist the user can not use this feature in 24 hours.
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Before updating new software after downloading it from the AT&T server, users can decide whether they would like to postpone the operation. Reminder times can be set to 30 minutes, 1 hour, and 4 hours. When the time is up, users are prompted again or users can resume the postponed operation using this menu at any time.
The software update can only be postponed three times and will automatically start after the third postpone period expires.
To access Software Update, from the standby screen, press the Right Soft Key
Settings, and Software Update.
Menu,

Phone Info.

This menu is used to view My Numbers, Manufacturer, Model Name, Device ID, Hardware Version, Software Version, Language, and DM Client Version.
To access Phone Information, from the standby screen, press the Right Soft Key
Settings, and Phone Information.
Menu,

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Q&A
Please check to see if any problems you have encountered with the phone are described in this section before taking the phone in for a service or calling a service engineer.
Q How do I view the list of outgoing calls,
incoming calls, and missed calls?
A Press the Send Key
Q Why is the connection inconsistent or not
audible in certain areas?
A When the frequency environment is
unstable in a certain area, connection may be inconsistent and inaudible. Relocate to another area and try again.
Q Why is the connection inconsistent
or abruptly disconnects even when established?
A When frequency is unstable or weak, or if
there are too many users, a connection may be cut off even after it was established. Please try again later or attempt again after relocating to other areas.
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Q Why won’t the LCD turn on? A Remove the battery, then replace it. Then
turn on the power. If there is no change, fully charge the battery and try again.
Q Why does the phone heat up? A The phone may get hot when there is a very
long call duration, when games are played, or even when surfing the Internet for a long time. This has no effect upon the life of the product or performance.
Q Why does the battery run out so quickly
during normal use?
A This may be due to the user environment, a
large number of calls, or a weak signal.
Q Why is no number dialed when an Address
Book entry is recalled?
A Check that the number has been stored
correctly by using the Address book Search feature. Re-store them, if necessary.

Accessories

There are a variety of accessories available for your mobile phone, some of which may be sold separately. You can select these options according to your personal communication requirements. Consult your local dealer for availability.
Travel Adapter
This adapter allows you to charge the battery. It supports standard US 120 Volt 60Hz outlets.
USB Cable
Battery
Standard battery is available.
Note
• Always use genuine LG accessories. Failure to do this may invalidate your warranty.
• Accessories may be different in different regions; please check with our regional service company or
agent for further enquiries.
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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. Any changes or modifications not expressly approved by the manufacturer could void the user’s authority to operate the 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
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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 87 before using your phone.
For Your Safety
Safety Information
Read these simple guidelines. Breaking the rules may be dangerous or illegal. Further detailed information is given in this user guide.
ŹDo not disassemble this unit. Take it to a
qualified service technician when repair work is required.
ŹKeep away from electrical appliances such
as TVs, radios, and personal computers.
ŹThe unit should be kept away from heat
sources such as radiators or cookers.
ŹDo not drop.
ŹDo not subject this unit to mechanical
vibration or shock.
ŹThe coating of the phone may be damaged
if covered with wrap or vinyl wrapper.
ŹUse dry cloth to clean the exterior of the
unit. (Do not use solvent such as benzene, thinner or alcohol.)
ŹDo not subject this unit to excessive smoke
or dust.
ŹDo not keep the phone next to credit
cards or transport tickets; it can affect the information on the magnetic strips.
ŹDo not tap the screen with a sharp object;
otherwise, it may damage the phone.
ŹDo not expose the phone to liquid or
moisture.
ŹUse the accessories like an earphone
cautiously. Do not touch the antenna unnecessarily.
Memory card information and care
ŹThe memory card cannot be used for
recording copyright- protected data.
ŹKeep the memory card out of the small
children’s reach.
ŹDo not leave the memory card in extremely
hot location.
ŹDo not disassemble or modify the memory
card.
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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 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.
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Body-worn Operation
This device was tested for typical body-worn operations with the back of the phone kept
1.5cm (0.59 inches) between the user’s body
and the back of the phone. To comply with FCC RF exposure requirements, a minimum separation distance of 1.5cm (0.59 inches) 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 1.5cm (0.59 inches) 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
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.
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:
ŹReorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
ŹIncrease the separation between the
equipment and receiver.
ŹConnect the equipment into an outlet on
a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected.
ŹConsult the dealer or an experienced radio/
TV technician for help.
Cautions for Battery
ŹDo not disassemble.
ŹDo not short-circuit.
ŹDo not expose to high temperature:
60°C (140°F).
ŹDo not incinerate.
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For Your Safety
Battery Disposal
ŹPlease dispose of your battery properly
or bring to your local wireless carrier for recycling.
ŹDo not dispose in fire or with hazardous or
flammable materials.
Adapter (Charger) Cautions
ŹUsing the wrong battery charger could
damage your phone and void your warranty.
Ź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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Avoid damage to your hearing
Ź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.
ŹIf you are listening to music while 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.

Safety Guidelines

TIA Safety Information
Provided herein is the complete TIA Safety Information for Wireless Handheld phones. Inclusion of the text covering Pacemakers, Hearing Aids, and Other Medical Devices is required in the owner’s manual for CTIA Certification. Use of the remaining TIA language is encouraged when appropriate.
Exposure to Radio Frequency Signal
Your wireless handheld portable telephone is a lowpower radio transmitter and receiver. When it is ON, it receives and also sends out radio frequency (RF) signals.
In August, 1996, the Federal Communications Commissions (FCC) adopted RF exposure guidelines with safety levels for handheld wireless phones. Those guidelines are consistent with the safety standards previously set by both U.S. and international standards bodies:
ANSI C95.1 (1992) *
NCRP Report 86 (1986)
ICNIRP (1996)
Those standards were based on comprehensive and periodic evaluations of the relevant scientific literature. For example, over 120 scientists, engineers, and physicians from universities, government health agencies, and industry reviewed the available body of research to develop the ANSI Standard (C95.1).
* American National Standards Institute;
National Council on Radiation Protection and Measurements; International Commission on Non-Ionizing Radiation Protection
The design of your phone complies with the FCC guidelines (and those standards).
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Safety Guidelines
Antenna Care
Use only the supplied or an approved replacement antenna. Unauthorized antennas, modifications, or attachments could damage the phone and may violate FCC regulations.
Phone Operation
NORMAL POSITION: Hold the phone as you would any other telephone with the antenna pointed up and over your shoulder.
Tips on Efficient Operation
For your phone to operate most efficiently:
ŹDo not touch the antenna unnecessarily
when the phone is in use. Contact with the antenna affects call quality and may cause the phone to operate at a higher power level than otherwise needed.
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Driving
Check the laws and regulations on the use of wireless phones in the areas where you drive. Always obey them. Also, if using your phone while driving, please:
ŹGive full attention to driving - driving safely
is your first responsibility;
ŹUse hands-free operation, if available;
ŹPull off the road and park before making
or answering a call if driving conditions so require.
Electronic Devices
Most modern electronic equipment is shielded from RF signals. However, certain electronic equipment may not be shielded against the RF signals from your wireless phone.
Safety Guidelines
Pacemakers
The Health Industry Manufacturers Association recommends that a minimum separation of 15cm (6 inches) be maintained between a handheld wireless phone and a pacemaker to avoid potential interference with the pacemaker. These recommendations are consistent with the independent research by and recommendations of Wireless Technology Research.
Persons with pacemakers:
ŹShould ALWAYS keep the phone more than
15cm (6 inches) from their pacemaker when the phone is turned ON;
ŹShould not carry the phone in a breast
pocket.
ŹShould use the ear opposite the pacemaker
to minimize the potential for interference.
ŹIf you have any reason to suspect that
interference is taking place, turn your phone OFF immediately.
Hearing Aids
Some digital wireless phones may interfere with some hearing aids. In the event of such interference, you may want to consult AT&T.
Other Medical Devices
If you use any other personal medical device, consult the manufacturer of your device to determine if they are adequately shielded from external RF energy. Your physician may be able to assist you in obtaining this information.
Health Care Facilities
Turn your phone OFF in health care facilities when any regulations posted in these areas instruct you to do so. Hospitals or health care facilities may use equipment that could be sensitive to external RF energy.
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Safety Guidelines
Vehicles
RF signals may affect improperly installed or inadequately shielded electronic systems in motor vehicles. Check with the manufacturer or its representative regarding your vehicle.
You should also consult the manufacturer of any equipment that has been added to your vehicle.
Posted Facilities
Turn your phone OFF in any facility where posted notices so require.
Aircraft
FCC regulations prohibit using your phone while in the air. Turn your phone OFF before boarding an aircraft.
Blasting Areas
To avoid interfering with blasting operations, turn your phone OFF when in a ‘blasting areas or in areas posted: ‘Turn off two-way radio’. Obey all signs and instructions.
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Potentially Explosive Atmosphere
Turn your phone OFF when in any area with a potentially explosive atmosphere and obey all signs and instructions. Sparks in such areas could cause an explosion or fire resulting in bodily injury or even death.
Areas with a potentially explosive atmosphere are often, but not always, marked clearly. Potential areas may include: fueling areas (such as gasoline stations); below deck on boats; fuel or chemical transfer or storage facilities; vehicles using liquefied petroleum gas (such as propane or butane); areas where the air contains chemicals or particles (such as grain, dust, or metal powders); and any other area where you would normally be advised to turn off your vehicle engine.
Safety Guidelines
For Vehicles Equipped with an Air Bag
An air bag inflates with great force. DO NOT place objects, including either installed or portable wireless equipment, in the area over the air bag or in the air bag deployment area. If in-vehicle wireless equipment is improperly installed and the air bag inflates, serious injury could result.
Safety Information
Please read and observe the following information for safe and proper use of your phone and to prevent damage. Also, keep the user guide in an accessible place at all the times after reading it.
ŹDo not disassemble or open crush, bend or
deform, puncture or shred.
ŹDo not modify or remanufacture, attempt
to insert foreign objects into the battery, immerse or expose to water or other liquids, expose to fire, explosion or other hazard.
ŹOnly use the battery for the system for
which it is specified.
ŹOnly use the battery with a charging system
that has been qualified with the system per IEEE-Std-1725-2006. Use of an unqualified battery or charger may present a risk of fire, explosion, leakage, or other hazard.
ŹDo not short circuit a battery or allow
metallic conductive objects to contact battery terminals.
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Safety Guidelines
ŹReplace the battery only with another
battery that has been qualified with the system per IEEE-Std-1725-2006. Use of an unqualified battery may present a risk of fire, explosion, leakage or other hazard.
ŹPromptly dispose of used batteries in
accordance with local regulations.
ŹBattery usage by children should be
supervised.
ŹAvoid dropping the phone or battery. If the
phone or battery is dropped, especially on a hard surface, and the user suspects damage, take it to a service center for inspection.
ŹImproper battery use may result in a fire,
explosion or other hazard.
ŹThe phone shall only be connected to USB
products that bear the USB-IF logo or have completed the USB-IF compliance program.
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Charger and Adapter Safety
ŹThe charger and adapter are intended for
indoor use only.
Battery Information and Care
ŹPlease dispose of your battery properly
or take it to your local wireless carrier for recycling.
ŹThe battery does not need to be fully
discharged before recharging.
ŹUse only LG-approved chargers specific to
your phone model since they are designed to maximize battery life.
ŹDo not disassemble or impact the battery
as it may cause electric shock, short-circuit, and fire. Store the battery in a place out of reach of children.
ŹKeep the battery’s metal contacts clean.
Safety Guidelines
ŹReplace the battery when it no longer
provides acceptable performance. The battery can be recharged several hundred times before replacement.
ŹRecharge the battery after long periods of
non-use to maximize battery life.
ŹBattery life will vary due to usage patterns
and environmental conditions.
ŹUse of extended backlighting, Mobile Web
Browsing, and data connectivity kits affect battery life and talk/standby times.
ŹThe self-protection function of the battery
cuts the power of the phone when its operation is in an abnormal state. In this case, remove the battery from the phone, reinstall it, and turn the phone on.
Explosion, Shock, and Fire Hazards
ŹDo not put your phone in a place subject
to excessive dust and keep the minimum required distance between the power cord and heat sources.
ŹUnplug the power cord prior to cleaning
your phone, and clean the power plug pin when it is dirty.
ŹWhen using the power plug, ensure that it
is firmly connected. If it is not, it may cause excessive heat or fire.
ŹIf you put your phone in a pocket or bag
without covering the receptacle of the phone (power plug pin), metallic articles (such as a coin, paperclip or pen) may short-circuit the phone. Always cover the receptacle when not in use.
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Safety Guidelines
ŹDo not short-circuit the battery. Metallic
articles such as a coin, paperclip or pen in your pocket or bag may short-circuit the + and – terminals of the battery (metal strips on the battery) upon moving. Short-circuit of the terminal may damage the battery and cause an explosion.
General Notice
ŹUsing a damaged battery or placing a
battery in your mouth may cause serious injury.
ŹDo not place items containing magnetic
components such as a credit card, phone card, bank book or subway ticket near your phone. The magnetism of the phone may damage the data stored in the magnetic strip.
ŹTalking on your phone for a long period of
time may reduce call quality due to heat generated during use.
ŹWhen the phone is not used for a long
period time, store it in a safe place with the power cord unplugged.
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ŹUsing the phone in proximity to receiving
equipment (i.e., TV or radio) may cause interference to the phone.
ŹDo not use the phone if the antenna is
damaged. If a damaged antenna contacts skin, it may cause a slight burn. Please contact an LG Authorized Service Centre to replace the damaged antenna.
Ź
Do not immerse your phone in water. If this happens, turn it off immediately and remove the battery. If the phone does not work, take it to an LG Authorized Service Centre.
ŹDo not paint your phone.
ŹThe data saved in your phone might be
deleted due to careless use, repair of the phone, or upgrade of the software. Please backup your important phone numbers. (Ring tones, text messages, voice messages, pictures, and videos could also be deleted.) The manufacturer is not liable for damage due to the loss of data.
ŹWhen you use the phone in public places,
set the ring tone to vibration so as not to disturb others.
ŹDo not turn your phone on or off when
putting it in your ear.
Safety Guidelines
FDA Consumer Update
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration Centre for Devices and Radiological Health Consumer Update on Mobile Phones.
1. Do wireless phones pose a health hazard?
The available scientific evidence does not
show that any health problems are associated with using wireless phones. There is no proof, however, that wireless phones are absolutely safe. Wireless phones emit low levels of radiofrequency energy (RF) in the microwave range while being used. They also emit very low levels of RF when in the standby mode. Whereas high levels of RF can produce health effects (by heating tissue), exposure to low level RF that does not produce heating effects causes no known adverse health effects. Many studies of low level RF exposures have not found any biological effects. Some studies have suggested that some biological effects may occur, but such findings have not been confirmed by additional research. In some cases, other researchers have had difficulty in reproducing those studies, or in determining the reasons for inconsistent results.
2. What is the FDA’s role concerning the safety of wireless phones?
Under the law, the FDA does not review
the safety of radiation-emitting consumer products such as wireless phones before they can be sold, as it does with new drugs or medical devices. However, the agency has authority to take action if wireless phones are shown to emit radiofrequency energy (RF) at a level that is hazardous to the user. In such a case, the FDA could require the manufacturers of wireless phones to notify users of the health hazard and to repair, replace, or recall the phones so that the hazard no longer exists.
Although the existing scientific data do not
justify FDA regulatory actions, the FDA has urged the wireless phone industry to take a number of steps, including the following:
ŹSupport needed research into possible
biological effects of RF of the type emitted by wireless phones;
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ŹDesign wireless phones in a way that
minimizes any RF exposure to the user that is not necessary for device function; and
ŹCooperate in providing users of
wireless phones with the best possible information on possible effects of wireless phone use on human health.
The FDA belongs to an interagency working
group of the federal agencies that have responsibility for different aspects of RF safety to ensure coordinated efforts at the federal level. The following agencies belong to this working group:
ŹNational Institute for Occupational Safety
and Health
ŹEnvironmental Protection Agency
ŹOccupational Safety and Health
Administration (Administración de la seguridad y salud laborales)
ŹOccupational Safety and Health
Administration
ŹNational Telecommunications and
Information Administration
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The National Institutes of Health participates in some interagency working group activities, as well.
The FDA shares regulatory responsibilities
for wireless phones with the Federal Communications Commission (FCC). All phones that are sold in the United States must comply with FCC safety guidelines that limit RF exposure. The FCC relies on the FDA and other health agencies for safety questions about wireless phones.
The FCC also regulates the base stations
that the wireless phone networks rely upon. While these base stations operate at higher power than do the wireless phones themselves, the RF exposures that people get from these base stations are typically thousands of times lower than those they can get from wireless phones. Base stations are thus not the subject of the safety questions discussed in this document.
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3. What kinds of phones are the subject of this update?
The term ‘wireless phone’ refers here to
handheld wireless phones with built-in antennas, often called ‘cell’, ‘mobile’, or ‘PCS’ phones. These types of wireless phones can expose the user to measurable radiofrequency energy (RF) because of the short distance between the phone and the user’s head. These RF exposures are limited by FCC safety guidelines that were developed with the advice of the FDA and other federal health and safety agencies. When the phone is located at greater distances from the user, the exposure to RF is drastically lower because a person’s RF exposure decreases rapidly with increasing distance from the source. The so-called ‘cordless phones’, which have a base unit connected to the telephone wiring in a house, typically operate at far lower power levels, and thus produce RF exposures far below the FCC safety limits.
4. What are the results of the research done already?
The research done thus far has produced
conflicting results, and many studies have suffered from flaws in their research methods. Animal experiments investigating the effects of radiofrequency energy (RF) exposures characteristic of wireless phones have yielded conflicting results that often cannot be repeated in other laboratories. A few animal studies, however, have suggested that low levels of RF could accelerate the development of cancer in laboratory animals. However, many of the studies that showed increased tumor development used animals that had been genetically engineered or treated with cancer causing chemicals so as to be pre­disposed to develop cancer in the absence of RF exposure. Other studies exposed the animals to RF for up to 22 hours per day.
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These conditions are not similar to the
conditions under which people use wireless phones, so we don’t know with certainty what the results of such studies mean for human health. Three large epidemiology studies have been published since December 2000. Between them, the studies investigated any possible association between the use of wireless phones and primary brain cancer, glioma, meningioma, or acoustic neuroma, tumors of the brain or salivary gland, leukemia, or other cancers. None of the studies demonstrated the existence of any harmful health effects from wireless phone RF exposures. However, none of the studies can answer questions about long-term exposures, since the average period of phone use in these studies was around three years.
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5. What research is needed to decide whether RF exposure from wireless phones poses a health risk?
A combination of laboratory studies and
epidemiological studies of people actually using wireless phones would provide some of the data that are needed. Lifetime animal exposure studies could be completed in a few years. However, very large numbers of animals would be needed to provide reliable proof of a cancer promoting effect if one exists. Epidemiological studies can provide data that is directly applicable to human populations, but 10 or more years follow-up may be needed to provide answers about some health effects, such as cancer. This is because the interval between the time of exposure to a cancer-causing agent and the time tumors develop - if they do- may be many, many years. The interpretation of epidemiological studies is hampered by difficulties in measuring actual RF exposure during day-to-day use of wireless phones. Many factors affect this measurement, such as the angle at which the phone is held, or which model of phone is used.
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6. What is the FDA doing to find out more about the possible health effects of wireless phone RF?
The FDA is working with the U.S. National
Toxicology Program and with groups of investigators around the world to ensure that high priority animal studies are conducted to address important questions about the effects of exposure to radiofrequency energy (RF). The FDA has been a leading participant in the World Health Organization International Electromagnetic Fields (EMF) Project since its inception in 1996. An influential result of this work has been the development of a detailed agenda of research needs that has driven the establishment of new research programs around the world. The project has also helped develop a series of public information documents on EMF issues. The FDA and the Cellular Telecommunications & Internet Association (CTIA) have a formal Cooperative Research and Development Agreement (CRADA) to do research on wireless phone safety. The FDA provides the scientific oversight, obtaining input from experts in government, industry, and academic organizations. CTIA-funded
research is conducted through contracts with independent investigators. The initial research will include both laboratory studies and studies of wireless phone users. The CRADA will also include a broad assessment of additional research needs in the context of the latest research developments around the world.
7. How can I find out how much radio frequency energy exposure I can get by using my wireless phone?
All phones sold in the United States must
comply with Federal Communications Commission (FCC) guidelines that limit radio frequency energy (RF) exposures. The FCC established these guidelines in consultation with the FDA and the other federal health and safety agencies. The FCC limit for RF exposure from wireless telephones is set at a Specific Absorption Rate (SAR) of 1.6 watts per kilogram (1.6 W/kg). The FCC limit is consistent with the safety standards developed by the Institute of Electrical and Electronic Engineering (IEEE) and the National Council on Radiation Protection and Measurement. The exposure limit takes into consideration the body’s ability to remove heat from the tissues that absorb
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energy from the wireless phone and is set well below levels known to have effects. Manufacturers of wireless phones must report the RF exposure level for each model of phone to the FCC. The FCC website (http://www.fcc.gov/) gives directions for locating the FCC identification number on your phone so you can find your phone’s RF exposure level in the online listing.
8. What has the FDA done to measure the radio frequency energy coming from wireless phones?
The Institute of Electrical and Electronic
Engineers (IEEE) is developing a technical standard for measuring the radio frequency energy (RF) exposure from wireless phones and other wireless handsets with the participation and leadership of FDA scientists and engineers. The standard, ‘Recommended Practice for Determining the Spatial- Peak Specific Absorption Rate (SAR) in the Human Body Due to Wireless Communications Devices: Experimental Techniques’, sets forth the first consistent test methodology for measuring the rate at which RF is deposited in the heads of wireless phone users. The test method uses a tissuesimulating model of the human
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head. Standardized SAR test methodology is expected to greatly improve the consistency of measurements made at different laboratories on the same phone. SAR is the measurement of the amount of energy absorbed in tissue, either by the whole body or a small part of the body. It is measured in watts/kg (or milliwatts/g) of matter. This measurement is used to determine whether a wireless phone complies with safety guidelines.
9. What steps can I take to reduce my exposure to radiofrequency energy from my wireless phone?
If there is a risk from these products - and
at this point we do not know that there is
- it is probably very small. But if you are concerned about avoiding even potential risks, you can take a few simple steps to minimize your exposure to radiofrequency energy (RF). Since time is a key factor in how much exposure a person receives, reducing the amount of time spent using a wireless phone will reduce RF exposure. If you must conduct extended conversations by wireless phone every day, you could place more distance between your body and the source of the RF, since the exposure
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