LG DM110Q User Manual

CDMA /AMPS DUAL MODE PHONE

User Guide

LG-DM110

Phone components

This section provides an introduction to the LG­DM110. It includes illustrations and descriptions of
the important phone parts and instructions for
getting your phone powered up and ready to use.

Handstrap hole

Lamp

Headset Jack

Buzzer

Side keys

Soft Key1

MSG
key

Alphanumeric
keypad

See page 11 for an overview of your phone.

Antenna

Earpiece

LCD screen

Soft Key2

Scroll keys

Microphone

Active Flip

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IMITED WARRANTY STATEMENT

1. WHAT THIS WARRANTY COVERS :

LG offers you a limited warranty that the enclosed subscriber unit and
its enclosed accessories will be free from defects in material and
workmanship, according to the following terms and conditions:
(1) The limited warranty for the product extends for ONE (1) year

beginning on the date of purchase of the product.

(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. 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.

4. HOW TO GET WARRANTY SERVICE :

To obtain warranty service, please call the following telephone
number from anywhere in the continental United States:

LG Infocomm Inc.
201 James Record Road Huntsville, AL 35824
Tel. [phone] Fax. [phone]
www.lgeservice.com

DO NOT RETURN YOUR PRODUCT TO THE ABOVE
ADDRESS. Please call or write for the location of the LGIC

authorized service center nearest you and for the procedures for
obtaining warranty claims.

Introduction

Highlights

Congratulations on your purchase of the LG-DM110
phone that has been designed to operate with the
latest digital mobile communication technology, code
division multiple access (CDMA). This CDMA digital
technology has greatly enhanced voice clarity and
can provide various types of advanced features. The
LG-DM110 is a dual mode phone that can also operate
on analog cellular systems (Advanced Mobile Phone
Service - AMPS). It is an advanced, compact phone
with diverse enhanced features as follows:

Large, easy-to-read, 5-line, backlight LCD with
status icons.

Paging, Messaging, Voice mail and Caller ID

capability.
18-button keypad.
Exceptionally long battery life using state-of-the-art

Li-ion battery technology and ultra-power saving

circuits.
Choice of 27 ring sounds.

Menu-driven interface with prompts for easy

operation and configuration.
Call privacy inherent with CDMA encoding.
“Any Key” answer, auto-redialing, one- touch and

speed dialing with 199 memory locations.
Optional accessories.

Infocomm Inc.

10225 Willow Creek Road San Diego, CA 92131

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Important Information

This user’s 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’s guide could void your
warranty for this equipment.

Check Components

Each standard unit comes with the LG-DM110
phone, a one-slot desktop charger, and one
rechargeable battery. Please make sure that these
components are all included.

Before You Start

Safety Instructions

WARNING! To reduce the risk of fire or electric shock, do not

expose this product to rain or moisture. Do not use this product
near swimming pools or other bodies of water.

IMPORTANT! Before installing or operating this product, read
the SAFETY AND GENERAL INFORMATION located near the
end of this document!

FCC RF EXPOSURE INFORMATION

WARNING! Read this information before operating the phone

In August 1996 the Federal Communications (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 or an approved antenna. Unauthorized
antennas, modifications, or attachments could impair call quality,
damage the phone, or result in violation of FCC regulations.

Do not use the phone with a damaged antenna. If a damaged
antenna comes into contact with the skin, a minor burn may
result. Please contact your local dealer for replacement antenna.

Body-worn Operation

This device was tested for typical body-worn operations with
the back of the phone kept 0.79 inches (2
comply with FCC RF exposure requirements, a minimum
separation distance of 0.79 inches (2
between the user
the antenna, whether extended or retracted. Third-party belt­clips, holsters and similar accessories containing metallic
components should not be used. Body-worn accessories that
cannot maintain 0.79 inch (2
the user
tested for typical body-worn operations may not comply with
FCC RF exposure limits and should be avoided.

s body and the back of the phone, and have not been

s body and the back of the phone, including

) separation distance between

) from the body. To

) must be maintained

Vehicle Mounted External

Antenna (optional, if available.)

A minimum separation distance 0f 7.9 inches (20 ) must be
maintained between the user/bystander and the vehicle
mounted external antenna to satisfy FCC RF exposure
requirements.

For more information about RF exposure, please visit the FCC
website at www.fcc.gov

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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
cause undesired operation.

CAUTION FOR BATTERY USE

Do not disassemble.
Do not short-circuit.
Do not exposure to high temperature. (60 (140 ))
Do not incinerate.

CARING FOR BATTERY USE

Must be recycled or disposed of properly

CAUTION FOR ADAPTER (CHARGER) USE

Charge only Lithium rechargeable battery.
Other types of batteries may burst causing injury to person
and damage.

Charge the battery pack equipped with this charger at room

temperature condition.
The charger or adapter is intended for indoor use only.

Do not expose the battery charger or adapter to direct sunlight
nor use it in any place of high humidity, such as the bathroom.

Introduction 3

Highlights
Important Information
Check Components

Before You Start

FCC RF EXPOSURE INFORMATION

Chapter 1 Getting Started

Cautions
Phone Overview
LCD Icons
Using the Battery Pack

Chapter 2 Basic Functions

Turning the Phone On and Off
Making a Call
Correcting Dialing Mistakes
Receiving Calls
Using Quick Mode
Call Waiting
Mute
Redialing Calls
Adjusting the Volume
Power Save Mode
Signal Strength
Emergency Dialing
Speed Dialing

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Phone Book Features
Entering information using the keypad

Chapter 3 Menu Features

General Guidelines to MENU Access

and Settings
Sound
Display
System
Call Information
Features
Utility
Security
Browser Start

Chapter 4 Book Features

Call History
Phone Book
PC-Sync
Viewing Your Telephone Number

Chapter 5 Message Features

New Text
Reading Newly Received Text Messages
Old Text
Voice
Send Msg

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Erase All
Setting
Browser Msg, Browser Set

Chapter 6 Functions used during a call

Mute
Memo
Key Tone
Voice Privacy

Chapter 7 Mini Browser

Overview
Accessing the MiniBrowser

Chapter 8 Accessories
Chapter 9 Appendix

Menu Tree

Chapter 10 Safety Guidelines

Safety Information
FDA Consumer Update

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Chapter 1. Getting Started

Phone Overview

Cautions

Using the phone in proximity to receiving equipment

(i.e., TV or radio) may cause interference.

Keep your phone in a safe place when not in use.

Use only the batteries, antennas, and chargers

provided by LG. The warranty will not be applied
to products provided by other suppliers.

Only authorized personnel should service the

phone and its accessories. Faulty installation or
service may result in accidents and consequently
invalidate the warranty.

Do not hold the antenna while the phone is in use.

Do not use the phone in designated “no cellular

phone use” areas.

Do not expose the phone to high temperature or

humidity.

Avoid getting your phone wet. If the phone gets

wet, turn the power off immediately and remove
the battery pack. If the phone is inoperable, return
it to the dealer for service.

Avoid shock or impact on the phone.

Function Key Descriptions

The red light goes on when you use the power

Lamp

LCD screen

Active Flip

Soft Keys

Side Keys

Scroll Keys

Alphanume­ric keypad

key to turn on the phone and when there are
incoming calls and messages.

Displays messages & indicator icons.
Used to turn power on/off. This key disconnects a

call. Using this key, you can also exit out of a menu
back to the phone’s standby display without
changing the setting.

Allows user to place or answer calls.
This key allows quick access to text and voice

mail notification messages.
Close the active flip to the terminate a call in progress.

Open the active flip to answer an incoming call.
The current operation of a soft key is defined by

the word at the bottom of the display.

Soft Keys 2 :

If you press this key once, you can erase one digit or character.
If you press and hold this key, you can erase all digits(When
enter the phone number). If you press this key once in a menu,
you can go back one level and if you press and hold the key in
a menu, you can go back to the standby display.

These keys enable you to adjust keybeep volume (in
standby mode) and earpiece volume (in a call status).

These keys are used to scroll through the
memory locations and menu items.

- In the standby status, set the manner mode by
pressing the button. (for 2 seconds)

- In the standby status, set the lock function
by pressing the button. (for 2 seconds)

These keys enable you to enter numbers and
characters and choose menu items.

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LCD Icons

D

An icon display which shows the function available
when in use.

Icons Descriptions

Digital indicator
Digital service is available.

NO service
The phone is not receiving a system signal.

In use
A call is in progress.

No icon indicates the phone is in standby mode.
In vibration alert mode
Roaming

The phone is outside of its home service area.
Charge level

Battery charge level.
Voice message

When a voice message arrives.
Text message

When a character message arrives.
Signal strength

Current signal strength is indicated by the
number of lines shown.
Display of six bars means the best reception.

Using the Battery Pack

Charge the battery fully before the initial use of
the phone.

The phone comes with a rechargeable battery pack.
On purchasing the phone, one must charge the
battery fully. Keep the battery charged while not in
use in order to maximize talk time and standby time
when using the phone remotely.

Installing the Battery

To install the battery, insert the bottom of the battery
into the opening on the back of the phone. Then,
push the battery down until the latch clicks.

Removing the Battery

Turn the power off. (If power is not off, a loss of
stored numbers and messages may occur.)
By lifting removal button the battery will become
detached.

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Battery Charge Level

The battery charge level is shown at the top right of
the LCD screen on the phone.

When the battery charge level becomes low, the low
battery sensor will alert you in three ways: Sounding
an audible tone, blinking the battery icon outline, and
displaying
charge level becomes exceedingly low, the phone
will automatically switch off and any function in
progress will not be saved.

LOW BATTERY WARNING”. If the battery

Using the Desktop Charger

The LG-DM110 desktop charger has a slot for
recharging batteries. The slot accommodates phone
and battery pack for charging.

Warning! Use only the desktop charger provided
with the phone. Using the wrong charger may cause
damage to your phone or battery.

1. Plug the charger into a wall outlet.
The charger should operate on a

110V AC source.

2. Insert the phone with an installed battery pack or a

battery pack into the charger’s slot.

If your phone is powered on while charging, you’ll
see the bars in the battery icon cycle. When the
battery is fully charged, the bars in the battery icon
will flash on and off.

If your phone is powered off, the display

will show charging status. “Charging...
(Phone is Off)” or “Charging Completion”
will be displayed.

If completely discharged, the battery will
take 3 hours to recharge. If you leave the
phone on while it is in the desktop
charger, the battery will take longer to
charge.

Caring for the Battery

1. 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.

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

3. Do not disassemble or short-circuit the battery
pack.

4. Keep the metal contacts of the battery pack clean.

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

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

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

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

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Chapter 2. Basic Functions

Turning the Phone On and Off

Turning the Phone On

1. Install a charged battery pack or connect the
phone to an external power source such as the
cigarette lighter adapter or car kit.

2. Press for a few seconds until the red light
at the top of the phone flashes.

If you want to make a call, fully extend the
antenna for optimum performance.

As with any other radio device, avoid any
unnecessary contact with the antenna while
your phone is on.

Turning the Phone Off

1. Press and hold until “Good Bye~” text is
displayed on the LCD, and then release the button.

2. Protect the antenna by pushing it back into the
phone, if extended.

Making a Call

Whenever you make a call, follow these simple steps:

1. Make sure the phone is turned on.

If not, press .

2.

Enter the phone number with area code, if needed.

3. Press .

If the phone is locked, enter the lock code and

press .

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“Call Failed” indicates that the call did not go through.

4. Press to disconnect the call.

5. “This phone has been restricted” displayed on
your screen means that outgoing call restricted
mode is turned on.

If you want to turn off this function, follow the

steps below.

[MENU] [7] Security Lock code insert
[2] Restrict “No” [OK]

Correcting Dialing Mistakes

If you have misdialed a number, press Soft Key 2

CLR once to erase the last entered digit or hold

down Soft Key 2 CLR for at least one second to
delete all digits.

Receiving Calls

1. When the phone rings, open the flip cover or
in case the flip cover is closed, press any key
(except ) to answer.

If you press the button once when you

receive a call, you can hold on the present
call, and bell sound or vibration stops. If you
press the button twice, the present call is
terminated.

Press Side Keys( ) when you receive a call

to, Do not delete the volume of the ringer.

2. Press to disconnect the call.

In call waiting mode, the active call is put on hold as
you answer another incoming call.

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This service is provided by your service provider.
When the call waiting function is activated, your

phone will beep to let you know you have an
incoming call. Your phone may also display the
incoming caller’s identification.

Using Quick Mode

Manner Mode

Using Manner Mode in a public place.

1. In the standby mode, activate manner mode by
pressing the . (for 2 seconds)

When Manner Mode is set, “Manner Mode” is

displayed on the LCD screen.

When Manner Mode is set, Key Tone dose not

sound and Vibration is selected as the ringer.

To release the Manner Mode
To release the status, press again until
“Normal Mode Entered” is displayed.

Call Waiting

Your cellular service may offer the call waiting
function. While you are answering a call, you may
hear two beeps indicating another incoming call.
When call waiting is enabled, you may put the active
call on hold while you answer the other incoming call.
Check with your cellular service about this feature.

1. Press to receive a waiting call.

2. Press again to switch between calls.

Mute

This function prevents your voice from being
transmitted, but you can still hear the other party’s
talking.

1. Press Soft Key 1 MENU and during a call.

2. To release Mute, press Soft Key 1 MENU and
again.

Set-up of Lock Function

Used to prevent others from using your phone.

1. In the standby mode, activate the lock function
by pressing the . (for 2 seconds)

“Lock mode Setting” will be displayed.

To release the Lock Function
Press Soft Key 1unlock, then enter

password(4 digits).

Default value is the last 4 digits of your phone
number after activation.

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Redialing Calls

Redialing Calls Manually

1. Press to redial the last number in call history.
You can also redial any of the last 10 numbers

you have dialed. The last 10 numbers can be
stored in the call history list (See the “Recent
Call History List” on page 41.).

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Adjusting the Volume

The volume buttons on the left topside of the phone
can be used to adjust earpiece, ringer, key beep
volumes and message volume (SMS message
volume). The upper button increases and the lower
button decreases the volume.

You may adjust the earpiece volume while you are

in a call.

Adjust the ringer volume while the phone is

ringing.

The ringer volume can also be adjusted through

Menu feature.

If you adjust the ringer volume to minimum, the
LCD displays “-Ringer Off-” and you will not hear
the ringer sound.

The key beep volume is adjusted through Menu

feature.

The message volume is adjusted through Menu

feature.

Power Save Mode

When the phone is in an area without service for 15
minutes, it stops searching for service and enters
into the Power Save Mode. When your phone
activates this feature, “Power Save” is displayed on
your screen. The phone automatically checks for
service periodically or you can check manually by
pressing any key.

Signal Strength

The call quality depends on the signal strength in
your area. The phone displays the current strength
as the number of bars next to the signal strength
icon: the more the bars, the better the signal
strength. If the signal quality is poor, try moving the
phone. If you are in a building, the reception may be
better near a window. For maximum reception,
make sure that the antenna is fully extended.

Emergency Dialing

As long as your phone is registered on the system,
you can place calls to emergency number 911 ­even if your phone is locked or restricted.

1. Press then .

OR

1. Press and hold (for more than 2 seconds).

Speed Dialing (see “Dialing Number

from Your Phone Book” on page 29.)

Speed dialing is a convenient feature, allowing you
to make phone calls quickly and easily. Your phone
recalls the phone number from your personal
directory, displays it briefly, and then dials it.

1. Enter memory location number (1 to 99).

2. Press . The phone will recall the telephone
number from memory, display it, and then dial it.

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