LG BL40 User Manual
Some of the contents in this
manual may differ from your phone
depending on the software of the
phone or your service provider.
This handset is not recommended for
blind disability person due to touch
screen keypad.
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.
Contents
Guidelines for safe and
ecient use .................................8
Getting to know your
phone .........................................19
Open view .................................21
Installing the USIM and
battery ........................................22
Charging your phone ............ 24
Memory card ............................ 25
Installing a memory card ................. 25
Formatting the memory card ......... 26
Transferring your contacts .............. 26
Menu map ................................. 27
Your home screen .................. 28
Touch screen tips ................................ 28
Customising the home screen ....... 29
Quick keys .............................................31
Touch screen ........................................ 32
Viewing the status bar ...................... 33
Using the Multi-tasking function .. 35
Calls ............................................. 36
Making a call or a video call ............ 36
Calling your contacts ......................... 36
Answering and rejecting a call ......36
In-call options ......................................37
Adjusting call volume ....................... 38
Speed dialling ..................................... 38
Making a second call ......................... 38
Turning o DTMF ................................ 39
Viewing your call logs ....................... 39
Using call divert ................................... 40
Using call barring ................................ 40
Changing the common call
setting .....................................................41
Changing your video call
settings ................................................... 42
Contacts ..................................... 43
Searching for a contact.....................43
Adding a new contact ....................... 43
Creating a group ................................. 44
Changing your contact settings .... 44
Viewing information .......................... 45
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Messaging ................................. 46
Messaging ............................................. 46
Sending a message ............................ 46
Entering text .........................................47
T9 predictive ......................................... 47
Abc manual ........................................... 47
Setting up your email........................48
Retrieving your email ........................ 49
Sending an email using your new
account ................................................... 49
Changing your email settings ........ 50
Message folders ..................................51
Using templates .................................. 51
Using emoticons ................................. 52
Changing your text message
settings ................................................... 52
Changing your multimedia
message settings ................................ 53
Changing your other settings ........ 54
Camera ....................................... 55
Taking a quick photo ........................ 55
Once you’ve taken the photo ......... 56
Getting to know the viewnder .... 57
Using the ash ..................................... 58
Choosing a shot type ........................58
Taking a continuous shot ................59
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Using the advanced settings .......... 59
Changing the image size .................62
Choosing a colour eect .................. 62
Using the secondary camera .......... 63
Viewing your saved photos ............63
Video camera ........................... 64
Shooting a quick video ..................... 64
After taking a video ...........................65
Getting to know the viewnder .... 66
Using the advanced settings .......... 67
Changing the video image size ..... 68
Choosing a colour tone .................... 68
Using the secondary video
camera .................................................... 69
Watching your saved videos ...........69
Watching your videos on TV ........... 70
Your photos and videos ....... 71
Viewing your photos and videos .. 71
Using zoom when viewing a video
or photo ................................................. 71
Adjusting the volume when
viewing a video ...................................71
Setting a photo as wallpaper .........72
Editing your photos ........................... 72
Adding text to a photo ..................... 74
Adding an eect to a photo ...........74
Cropping a photo .............................. 74
Adding a colour accent to a
photo ......................................................75
Swapping colours in a photo .........75
Fog Drawing ......................................... 76
Rain Drop ............................................... 76
MotionBlur ............................................ 77
Artistic Eect ........................................77
Editing your videos ............................ 77
Trimming the length of the video 77
Merging two videos ........................... 78
Merging a photo with a video .......78
Adding text to a video ...................... 79
Overlaying a photo ............................79
Adding a soundtrack to your
video........................................................80
Adding live sound to your video ... 80
Adding a dimming eect ................. 81
Multimedia ............................... 82
Pictures .................................................. 82
Images options menu ....................... 82
Sending a photo .................................82
Using an image .................................... 83
Printing an image ............................... 83
Moving or copying an image ......... 84
Creating a slide show ........................ 84
Geo-tagging ........................................84
Sounds .................................................... 85
Using a sound ......................................85
Videos ....................................................85
Sending a video clip ..........................86
Games and Applications ................. 86
Playing a game .................................... 86
Using the options menu .................86
Installing a Java game and
application ........................................... 87
Use the M-Toy menu .......................... 87
Flash contents ...................................... 87
Viewing an SWF/ SVG le ................. 87
Documents ...........................................87
Viewing a le ........................................ 87
Transferring a le to your phone...88
Others .....................................................88
Creating a movie ................................. 88
Music ....................................................... 89
Transferring music onto your
phone ...................................................... 90
Playing a song ...................................... 90
Creating a playlist ............................... 91
Deleting a playlist ............................... 91
Using the radio .................................... 91
Searching for stations ....................... 92
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Listening to the radio ........................ 93
Using the FM transmitter to play
music ....................................................... 93
Organiser ................................... 94
Adding an event to your
calendar .................................................94
Changing your default calendar
view .........................................................94
Adding an item to your To Do list .95
Using the date nder.........................95
Setting your alarm .............................. 96
Adding a memo ..................................96
Voice recorder ...................................... 96
Recording a sound or voice ............ 97
Sending the voice recording .......... 97
Using your calculator ........................97
Converting a unit ................................ 98
Using the stopwatch .........................98
Adding a city to your world clock . 98
PC Suite ...................................... 99
Installing the LG PC Suite on your
computer ............................................... 99
Connecting your phone and PC .... 99
Backing up and restoring your
phone’s information ........................100
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Viewing phone les on your PC ..100
Synchronising your contacts ........101
Synchronising the messages ........101
Music Sync...........................................101
Transferring music using Windows
Media Player .......................................102
DivX Converter ..................................103
The web ...................................104
Vodafone live! ....................................104
Accessing the web ...........................104
Adding and accessing
bookmarks ..........................................104
Using the RSS reader .......................105
Accessing a saved page ..................105
Viewing your browser history ......105
Changing web browser settings .106
Using your phone as a modem ...106
Settings ....................................108
Changing your screen settings ....108
Personalising your proles ............108
Changing your phone settings ....109
Changing your touch settings ....109
Changing your connectivity
settings .................................................110
Using memory manager ................112
Using ight mode .............................112
Sending and receiving les using
Bluetooth .............................................112
Changing your Bluetooth
settings .................................................114
Pairing with another Bluetooth
device ....................................................114
Using a Bluetooth headset ............115
Wi-Fi ...........................................116
Phone Software update .....118
Accessories .............................119
Network service ....................120
Technical data ........................120
Trouble shooting ..................122
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Guidelines for safe and ecient use
Please read these simple guidelines.
Not following these guidelines may
be dangerous or illegal.
Exposure to radio frequency
energy
THIS DEVICE MEETS INTERNATIONAL
GUIDELINES FOR EXPOSURE TO
RADIO WAVES
Your mobile device is a radio
transmitter and receiver. It is
designed and manufactured not to
exceed the limits for exposure to
radio frequency (RF) recommended
by international guidelines
(ICNIRP). These limits are part of
comprehensive guidelines and
establish permitted levels of RF
energy for the general population.
The guidelines were developed by
independent scientific organisations
through periodic and thorough
evaluation of scientific studies. The
guidelines include a substantial
safety margin designed to assure
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the safety of all persons, regardless
of age and health.
The exposure standard for
mobile devices employs a unit of
measurement known as the Specific
Absorption Rate, or SAR. The SAR
limit stated in the international
guidelines is 2.0 W/kg*. Tests for
SAR are conducted using standard
operating positions with the device
transmitting at its highest certified
power level in all tested frequency
bands. Although the SAR is
determined at the highest certified
power level, the actual SAR of the
device while operating can be well
below the maximum value. This is
because the device is designed to
operate at multiple power levels so
as to use only the power required
to reach the network. In general,
the closer you are to a base station,
the lower the power output of
the device. Before a phone model
is available for sale to the public,
compliance with the European
R&TTE directive must be shown. This
directive includes as one essential
requirement the protection of the
health and the safety for the user
and any other person.
The highest SAR value for this
device when tested for use at the
ear is 0.564 W/kg.
This device meets RF exposure
guidelines when used either in the
normal use position against the ear
or when positioned at least 1.5 cm
away from the body. When a carry
case, belt clip or holder is used for
body-worn operation, it should
not contain metal and should
position the product at least 1.5
cm away from your body. In order
to transmit data files or messages,
this device requires a quality
connection to the network. In some
cases, transmission of data files or
messages may be delayed until such
a connection is available. Ensure
the above separation distance
instructions are followed until the
transmission is completed. The
highest SAR value for this device
when tested for use at the body is
0.935 W/kg.
* The SAR limit for mobile devices
used by the public is 2.0 watts/
kilogram (W/kg) averaged over ten
grams of body tissue. The guidelines
incorporate a substantial margin of
safety to give additional protection
for the public and to account for
any variations in measurements.
SAR values may vary depending on
national reporting requirements
and the network band.
For SAR information in other
regions please look under product
information at www. lgmobile.com.
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Guidelines for safe and ecient use
FCC SAR information
Your mobile device is also designed
to meet the requirements for
exposure to radio waves established
by the Federal Communications
Commission (USA) and Industry
Canada.
These requirements set a SAR limit
of 1.6 W/kg averaged over 1 gram
of tissue. The highest SAR value
reported under this standard during
product certifi cation for use at the
ear is 0.216 W/kg and when properly
worn on the body is 0.628 W/kg.
Additionally, this device was tested
for typical body-worn operations
with the back of the phone kept
0.79 inches (2cm) between the users
body and the back of the phone.
To comply with FCC RF exposure
requirements, a minimum
separation distance of 0.79
inches(2cm) must be maintained
between the user’s body and the
back of the phone.
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* FCC Notice & Caution
Notice!
This device complies with part 15 of
the FCC Rules. Operation is subject
to the following two conditions:
(1) This device may not cause
harmful interference, and
(2) this device must accept any
interference received, including
interference that may cause
undesired operation.
Caution!
Change or Modifications that are
not specifically approved by the
manufacturer could void the user’s
authority to operate the equipment
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.
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 ecient 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.
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 ecient 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.
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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
attempt to remove. Stop using your
mobile device until the glass is
replaced by an authorized service
provider.
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.
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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Guidelines for safe and ecient use
Do not expose the battery
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 short-
•
circuit 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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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.
Actual battery life will depend on
•
network configuration, product
settings, usage patterns, battery
and environmental conditions.
Driver Safety Tips
Your wireless telephone gives you
the powerful ability to communicate
by voice - almost anywhere,
anytime. But an important
responsibility accompanies the
benefits of wireless phones, one
that every user must uphold.
When driving a car, driving is your
first responsibility. When using your
wireless phone behind the wheel of
a car, practice good common sense
and remember the following tips:
Use a hands free device. If
•
possible, add an additional layer
of convenience and safety to
your wireless phone with one of
the many hands free accessories
available today.
Let the person you are speaking
•
with know you are driving; if
necessary, suspend the call in
heavy traffic or hazardous weather
conditions. Rain, sleet, snow, ice
and even heavy traffic can be
hazardous.
]
Use your wireless phone to call
emergency services for yourself
or others.
In the case of fire, traffic accident
or medical emergencies;
• Australia: Dial 0-0-0,
• New Zealand: Dial 1-1-1,
• International: Dial 1-1-2,
• other local emergency number.
Remember, it is a free call on your
wireless phone for emergency
services.
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Use your wireless phone to help
others in emergencies, if you see
an auto accident crime in progress
or other serious emergency
where lives are in danger, call the
emergency number, as you would
want others to do for you.
Do not take notes or look up
•
phone numbers while driving.
Jotting down a “to do” list or
flipping through your address
book takes attention away from
your primary responsibility, driving
safely.
If possible, place calls when you
•
are not moving or before pulling
into traffic. Try to plan calls when
you will not be driving.
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Do not engage in stressful or
•
emotional conversations that may
be distracting. Make people you
are talking with aware you are
driving and suspend conversations
that have the potential to divert
your attention from the road.
Getting to know your phone
Handsfree or Stereo earphone connector
Power key
Turns the phone on/off.
Earpiece
Inner camera
Proximity Sensor
WARNING: Putting a heavy
object on the phone or sitting on
it can damage its LCD and touch
screen functionality. Do not cover the
protection lm on proximity sensor of
LCD. It can cause malfunction of sensor.
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Getting to know your phone
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
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Volume keys
• When the screen is idle:
key tone or ring tone
volume.
• During a call:
volume.
• When playing a track:
controls the volume
continuously.
Camera key
•
Go to camera menu
directly by pressing and
holding the key.
earpiece
Open view
USIM card
socket
Battery cover
Flash light
Camera lens
Battery
Memory card
socket
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Installing the USIM and battery
1 Remove the battery cover
Slide down the battery cover.
2 Remove the battery
Pull out the battery.
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WARNING: Do not remove
the battery when the phone
is switched on, as this may
damage the phone.
3 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.
4 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.
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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.
NOTE: The battery must be fully
charged initially to improve battery
lifetime. Disregard the first “Battery
full” message and keep the phone
on charge overnight (or for up to
14 hours).
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Memory card
Installing a memory card
You can expand the available
memory space on your phone by
using a memory card (microSD).
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.
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Memory card
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 get deleted while
formatting.
From the home screen select
1
and select Phone settings from
the Settings tab.
Scroll and touch Memory info
2
then scroll and touch External
memory.
Touch Format and then confirm
3
your choice.
Enter the password, if one has
4
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.
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Transferring your contacts
To transfer your contacts from your
USIM to your phone:
From the Communication
1
tab, scroll through Contacts
and choose then Change
location.
Touch Copy to Handset.
2
Choose Mark all or select names
3
one by one and touch Copy to
Handset.
Menu map
Touch in the home screen to open a Top menu. From here you can access
further menus by scrolling through the icons: Communication, Entertainment,
Utilities and Settings.
Communication
Contacts
Recent history
Messaging
Write message
Email
Dialling
Video call
New contact
Utilities
Vodafone live!
Tools
Applications
Alarms
Organiser
Voice recorder
Calculator
Memo
Entertainment
Music
Gallery
Camera
Games
Fun stuff
My Files
FM radio
Movie maker
Settings
Profiles
Phone settings
Connectivity
Bluetooth
Wi-Fi
Call settings
Display settings
Touch settings
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Your home screen
From this screen you can access
menu options, make a call, view
the status of your phone and much
more.
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, firm 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.
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Whenever your BL40 is not in use,
•
it will return to the lock screen.
Customising the home screen
Widget home screen (active)
Shortcut home screen
Browser home screen
Contact home screen
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Your home screen
Get in touch with your BL40 -
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The User Interface is based on four
types of Homescreens. To swap
between the home screens just
wipe quickly over the display from
left to right or from right to left.
Home screen customisation -
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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.
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