LG BL40 User Guide

BL40

User Guide

ENGLISH

P/N : MMBB0352201 (1.1) G

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WiFi

(WLAN)

This device uses non-harmonised frequency and is intended for use in all European countries.

The WLAN can be operated in the EU without restriction indoors, but cannot be operated outdoors in France.

Transmitter

The FM transmitter is intended to be used in all European countries except in France, Latvia, Russia, Slovak Republic and Slovenia where the restrictive use applies.

WARNING : FM transmitter is not available on the countries who have different standards.

BL40 User Guide

Congratulations on your purchase of the advanced and compact BL40 phone by LG, designed to operate with the latest digital mobile communication technology.

Some of the contents in this manual may differ from your phone depending on the software of the phone or your service provider.

Disposal of your old appliance 1 When this crossed-out wheeled bin symbol is attached to

a product it means the product is covered by the European Directive 2002/96/EC.

2 All electrical and electronic products should be disposed of

separately from the municipal waste stream via designated collection facilities appointed by the government or the local authorities.

3 The correct disposal of your old appliance will help prevent

potential negative consequences for the environment and human health.

4 For more detailed information about disposal of your old

appliance, please contact your city office, waste disposal service or the shop where you purchased the product.

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Guidelines for safe and

ecient use .................................3

Getting to know your

phone .........................................10

Open view ................................. 11

Installing the USIM and

battery ........................................ 12

Memory card ............................ 13

Your home screen ..................15

Calls ............................................. 19

Contacts ..................................... 22

Messaging ................................. 24

Camera .......................................32

Video camera ........................... 40

Your photos and videos ....... 44

Multimedia ............................... 52

Organiser ................................... 59

The web .....................................62

PC Suite ...................................... 65

Settings ......................................69

Wi-Fi ............................................. 74

Phone Software update .......74

Accessories ...............................75

Technical data .......................... 76

Trouble shooting .................... 77

Contents

Guidelines for safe and ecient use

Please read these simple guidelines. Not following these guidelines may be dangerous or illegal.

Exposure to radio frequency energy

Radio wave exposure and Specific Absorption Rate (SAR) information This mobile phone model BL40 has been designed to comply with applicable safety requirements for exposure to radio waves. These requirements are based on scientific guidelines that include safety margins designed to assure the safety of all persons, regardless of age and health.

The radio wave exposure guidelines employ a unit of measurement known as the Specific Absorption Rate, or SAR. Tests for SAR are conducted using standardised methods with the phone transmitting at its highest certified power level in all used

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frequency bands. While there may be differences

between the SAR levels of various LG phone models, they are all designed to meet the relevant guidelines for exposure to radio waves.

The SAR limit recommended by the International Commission on Non-Ionizing Radiation Protection (ICNIRP) is 2W/kg averaged over 10g of tissue.

The highest SAR value for this model phone tested by DASY4 for use at the ear is 0.757 W/kg (10g) and when worn on the body is 0.842 W/Kg(10g).

SAR data information for residents in countries/regions that have adopted the SAR limit recommended by the Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE), which is 1.6 W/ kg averaged over 1g of tissue.

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Product care and maintenance

WARNING

Only use batteries, chargers and accessories approved for use with this particular phone model. The use of any other types may invalidate any approval or warranty applying to the phone, and may be dangerous.

Do not disassemble this unit. Take it to a qualified service technician when repair work is required.

Keep away from electrical appliances such as TVs, radios, and personal computers.

The unit should be kept away from heat sources such as radiators or cookers.

Do not drop. Do not subject this unit to

mechanical vibration or shock.

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Switch off the phone in any area where you are required by special regulations. For example, do not use your phone in hospitals as it may affect sensitive medical equipment.

Do not handle the phone with wet hands while it is being charged. It may cause an electric shock and can seriously damage your phone.

Do not charge a handset near flammable material as the handset can become hot and create a fire hazard.

Use a dry cloth to clean the exterior of the unit (do not use solvents such as benzene, thinner or alcohol).

Do not charge the phone when it is on soft furnishings.

The phone should be charged in a well ventilated area.

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Guidelines for safe and ecient use

Do not subject this unit to excessive smoke or dust.

Do not keep the phone next to credit cards or transport tickets; it can affect the information on the magnetic strips.

Do not tap the screen with a sharp object as it may damage the phone.

Do not expose the phone to liquid, moisture or humidity.

Use the accessories like earphones cautiously. Do not touch the antenna unnecessarily.

Do not use the phone or accessories in places with high humidity such as pools, greenhouses, solariums or tropical environments; it may cause damage to the phone and invalidation of warranty.

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Efficient phone operation

Electronic and medical devices

All mobile phones may get interference, which could affect performance.

Do not use your mobile phone near medical equipment without requesting permission. Please consult your doctor to determine if operation of your phone may interfere with the operation of your medical device.

Some hearing aids might be disturbed by mobile phones.

Minor interference may affect TVs, radios, PCs, etc.

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Pacemakers

Pacemaker manufacturers recommend that a minimum separation of 15cm be maintained between a mobile phone and a pacemaker to avoid potential interference with the pacemaker. To achieve this use the phone on the opposite ear to your pacemaker and do not carry it in a breast pocket.

Hospitals

Switch off your wireless device when requested to do so in hospitals, clinics or health care facilities. These requests are designed to prevent possible interference with sensitive medical equipment.

Road safety

Check the laws and regulations on the use of mobile phones in the area when you drive.

Do not use a hand-held phone while driving.

Give full attention to driving. Use a hands-free kit, if available. Pull off the road and park before

making or answering a call if driving conditions so require.

RF energy may affect some electronic systems in your vehicle such as car stereos and safety equipment.

When your vehicle is equipped with an air bag, do not obstruct with installed or portable wireless equipment. It can cause the air bag to fail or cause serious injury due to improper performance.

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Guidelines for safe and ecient use

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 near roads.

Avoid damage to your hearing

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.

Glass Parts

Some parts of your mobile device are made of glass. This glass could break if your mobile device is dropped on a hard surface or receives a substantial impact. If the glass breaks, do not touch or

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attempt to remove. Stop using your mobile device until the glass is replaced by an authorised service centre.

Blasting area

Do not use the phone where blasting is in progress. Observe restrictions, and follow any regulations or rules.

Potentially explosive atmospheres

Do not use the phone at a refueling point.

Do not use near fuel or chemicals. Do not transport or store

flammable gas, liquid, or explosives in the same compartment of your vehicle as your mobile phone and accessories.

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In aircraft

Wireless devices can cause interference in aircraft.

Turn your mobile phone off before boarding any aircraft.

Do not use it on the ground without permission from the crew.

Children

Keep the phone in a safe place out of the reach of small children. It includes small parts which may cause a choking hazard if detached.

Emergency calls

Emergency calls may not be available under all mobile networks. Therefore, you should never depend solely on the phone for emergency calls. Check with your local service provider.

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Battery information and care

You do not need to completely discharge the battery before recharging. Unlike other battery systems, there is no memory effect that could compromise the battery’s performance.

Use only LG batteries and chargers. LG chargers are designed to maximize the battery life.

Do not disassemble or shortcircuit the battery pack.

Keep the metal contacts of the battery pack clean.

Replace the battery when it no longer provides acceptable performance. The battery pack maybe recharged hundreds of times until it needs replacing.

Recharge the battery if it has not been used for a long time to maximize usability.

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Guidelines for safe and ecient use

Do not expose the battery charger to direct sunlight or use it in high humidity, such as in the bathroom.

Do not leave the battery in hot or cold places, this may deteriorate the battery performance.

There is risk of explosion if the battery is replaced by an incorrect type.

Dispose of used batteries according to the manufacturer’s instructions. Please recycle when possible. Do not dispose as household waste.

If you need to replace the battery, take it to the nearest authorized LG Electronics service point or dealer for assistance.

Always unplug the charger from the wall socket after the phone is fully charged to save unnecessary power consumption of the charger.

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Actual battery life will depend on network configuration, product settings, usage patterns, battery and environmental conditions.

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Getting to know your phone

Power key (Lock/ Unlock key) Turns the phone on/off.

Inner camera

Earpiece

Proximity Sensor (Refer to page 15 for notice.)

Handsfree or Stereo earphone connector

WARNING: Putting a heavy object on the phone or sitting on it can damage its LCD and touch screen functionality. Do not cover the proximity sensor with a protective lm or cover. It can cause the sensor to malfunction.

Volume keys

• When the screen is idle:

Key tone or ring tone volume , Press long the down key to Silent on/off.

• During a call: earpiece volume.

• When playing a track: controls

the volume continuously.

Camera key

• Go to camera menu directly by

pressing and holding the key.

Charger, Data cable (USB cable)

TIP: Before

connecting the USB cable, wait until the phone has powered up and has registered on the network.

Music key

Open view

Battery cover

Battery

USIM card socket

Flash light

Camera lens

Memory card socket

Charging your phone

Open the cover of the charger connector on the side of your BL40. Insert the charger and plug it into a mains electricity socket. Your BL40 must be charged until the “Battery full” message appears on the screen.

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Installing the USIM and battery

Remove the battery cover and the battery

Slide down the battery cover and pull out the battery.

WARNING: Do not remove the battery when the phone is switched on, as this may damage the phone.

Install the USIM card

Slide the USIM card into the USIM card holder. Make sure the gold contact area on the card is facing downwards. To remove the USIM card, gently pull it outwards.

Install the battery

Insert the top of the battery into the top edge of the battery compartment first. Ensure that the battery contacts align with the phone’s terminals. Press the bottom of the battery down until it clips into place.

Installing a memory card

You can expand the available memory space on your phone by using a memory card (microSD). The BL40 will support up to an 32GB memory card.

NOTE: A memory card is an optional accessory.

Slide the memory card into the slot at the top, until it clicks into place. Make sure the gold contact area is facing downwards.

WARNING: Slide the memory card into the slot, otherwise the card may be damaged.

The slot has to be opened by pulling the metal cover upwards.

Memory card

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Formatting the memory card

Your memory card may already be formatted. If it isn’t, you will need to format it before you can start to use it.

NOTE: All files will be deleted when formatting.

From the home screen select and select Phone settings from the Settings tab.

Scroll and touch Memory info then scroll and touch External memory.

Touch Format and then confirm your choice.

Enter the password, if one has been set. The card will then be formatted and ready to use.

NOTE: If there is existing content on your memory card, the folder structure may be different after formatting since all files will have been deleted.

Transferring your contacts

To transfer your contacts from your USIM to your phone:

From the Communication tab, scroll through Contact and choose then Change location.

Touch Copy to Handset. Choose Mark all or select names

one by one and touch Copy to

Handset.

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Memory card

Touch screen tips

The home screen is also a great place to get used to using the touch screen.

To select an item, touch the centre of the icon.

Do not to press too hard; the touchscreen is sensitive enough to pick up on a light touch. Use the tip of your finger to touch the option you require. Be careful not to touch any other keys. When the screen light is off, press the power key to return to the home screen. Whenever your BL40 is not in use, it will return to the lock screen.

Proximity sensor

When receiving and making calls, this sensor automatically turns the backlighting off and locks the touch keypad by sensing objects when the phone is near the ear.

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This makes the battery life last longer and prevents the touch keypad from malfunctioning through automatic key locking during calls.

Users, therefore, do not have the inconvenience of unlocking the phone when searching the phonebook during calls.

Customising the home screen

Shortcut home screen

Browser home screen

Contact home screen

Widget home screen (active)

Get in touch with your BL40 - The User Interface is based on four types of Homescreens. To swap

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Your home screen

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between the home screens just wipe quickly over the display from left to right or from right to left.

Home screen customisation For each type of home screen you are able to add and remove objects by pressing & holding your finger on the screen, or if already added touching and holding one of the objects.

Touch screen

The controls on the BL40 touch screen change dynamically, depending on the task you are carrying out.

Scrolling

Drag from side to side to scroll. On some screens, such as web pages, you can also scroll up or down.

Zooming In or Out

When viewing photos, web pages, emails, or maps, you can zoom in and out. Pinch your fingers together or slide them apart.

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Using the Multi-tasking function

Touch the multitasking key to open the Multitasking menu. From here you can view some applications that are running and access them with one touch.

Lock screen gesture

Lock screen gesture - set a gesture to the 9 extended shortcut applications.

Gesture in Lock screen allows users to unlock the phone and execute the applications directly as they draw a gesture on the screen.

To set up this feature,

Select Menu - Screen settings

- Lock screen gesture Drag & drop the prefered gesture

form the bottom of the screen to the applications you want to assign them to.

Your home screen

Viewing the status bar

Icon Description

No Service

EDGE

HSDPA

Wi-fi is on

Bluetooth Message Bluetooth Mono hands free

headset Connect Bluetooth Mono +

Stereo Bluetooth Stereo headset

Bluetooth Mono headset

Bluetooth on

Printer by Bluetooth

Bluetooth Transfer

Bluetooth Visibility

Bluetooth Music

Icon Description

Downloading

Downloading complete.

Downloading cancelled.

In-call option

Internet

Searching

Call divert

Call reject

Security

Headset

HomeZone

Roaming

Alarm

Schedule (Calendar)

Multi-tasking

Music paused

Music playing

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Icon Description

FM radio playing

FM broadcasting

Email sending

Email receiving

MMS sending has failed

MMS transmit

MMS receiving

MMS New message

SMS sending

SMS receiving

New voicemail

New message

SMS sending has failed

New email

Push message

Flight mode

Normal

Outdoor

Icon Description

Silent

Customised profile 1-10 or Customised 1-10

External memory

Battery status

Microsoft Exchange

Your home screen

TIP! Press the power key

brie y to lock the touchscreen and prevent calls being made by mistake.

Making a call or a video call

Touch to open the keypad. Type in the number on the

keypad. To delete a digit, press the clear key.

Touch the Voice call to place the call.

To end the call, touch the End

call.

TIP! To enter + for making

international calls, touch twice or press and hold down

TIP! You can Save number,

Send message, Search contacts by tapping .

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In-call options

Hold - Touch to put a call on hold.

Mute - Touch to turn the microphone off so the person you are talking to cannot hear you.

Speaker - Touch to turn the speaker phone on.

Options - Choose from a list of further in-call options, including creating new memo and going to messages, so you can check your messages and add contacts during a call. You can also end the call from here by touching End call.

- Touch to open a numerical keypad for typing in numbers, e.g. when dialling call centres or other automated telephone services.

- Add a memo during a call.

- Search your contacts during a call.

Calls

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Speed dialling

From the home screen touch to open your Contacts.

Touch and select Speed dials.

Your contacts list will open. Select the contact you want to assign to that number by touching the phone number once.

To call a speed dial number, touch

on the home screen then press and hold the assigned number until the contact appears on the screen. The call will initiate automatically, without having to touch Voice call.

Turning off DTMF

DTMF lets you use numerical commands to navigate within automated calls. DTMF default is set to on. To turn it off during a call (e.g. to make a note of a number) touch and select Disable DTMF.

Making a second call

During your initial call, touch and select the number you want to call.

Call the number or search your contacts.

Touch Voice call to connect the call.

Both calls will be displayed on the call screen. Your initial call will be locked and put on hold.

Touch the swap icon to toggle between calls.

Touch the + symbol to open the in-call menu and select “Join calls” to make a conference call.

To end one or both calls press

End

NOTE: You will be charged for each call you make.

Calls

Using call barring

Touch and choose Call settings in the Settings tab.

Touch Call barring and choose Voice calls and/or Video calls.

Choose any or all of the five options.

Enter the call barring password. Please check with your network operator about this service.

TIP! Select Fixed dial

numbers to turn on and

compile a list of numbers that can be called from your phone. You’ll need your PIN2 code, available from your operator. Only numbers within the  xed dial list can be called from your phone.

Changing the common call setting

Touch and choose Call settings in the Settings tab.

Touch Common settings. This lets you amend the following settings:

Call reject Send my number - Choose

whether to display your number on an outgoing call.

Auto redial - Slide the switch left for ON or right for OFF.

Minute minder - Slide the switch left to ON to hear a tone every minute during a call.

BT answer mode - Select Handsfree to be able to answer a call

using a Bluetooth headset, or select Handset to press a handset key to answer a call.

Save new number - Select ON or OFF to save a new number.

Voice clarity - Select ON or OFF to clear noises around. This

feature makes your voice louder and clearer.

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Searching for a contact

There are two ways to search for a contact:

From the home screen

From the home screen touch to open your Contacts. Touch

and enter the contact name

using the key pad. Touch Video call or Voice call to

place the call.

From the main menu

Touch , touch Contact on the Communication tab.

Adding a new contact

From the home screen touch then touch New contact.

Choose whether to save the contact to Handset or USIM.

If you want to add a picture to each contact, touch Add picture.

Enter the first and last name of your new contact. You do not

have to enter both, but you must enter at least one.

Set others. Touch to save the contact.

TIP! You can create

customised groups for your contacts. See Creating a group.

Creating a group

From the home screen, touch and then touch Contact in the Communication tab.

Touch Contacts on the top of the screen, then touch Groups and select New group.

Enter a name for the new group. And set the group picture, group name, group ringtone and group vibration.

Touch to save the group.

NOTE: If you delete a group, the contacts assigned to that group will not be lost. They will remain in your contacts.

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Contacts

TIP! You can edit an existing

group by touching the selected group once. Choose View members, Edit the group, Send message, Send businesscard or Delete group.

Changing your contact settings

You can adapt your contact settings to suit your own preferences.

Touch Contact from the Communication tab, select and scroll through Contact settings.

From here, you can adjust the following settings:

Display name Copy - Copy your contacts from

your USIM to your handset, or vice versa. You can do this one contact at a time, or all at once.

Move - This works in the same way as Copy, but the contact will

only remain in the new location.

Clear contacts - Delete all your contacts.

Memory info. Synchronise contacts - Connect

to your server to synchronise your contacts.

Send all contacts via Bluetooth

- Send all of your contacts to another device using Bluetooth. You will be prompted to turn on Bluetooth if you select this option.

Viewing information

TIP! To add your own business

card, select My business card and enter your details as you would for any contact. Touch

to nish.

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