LG KC550 Users manual

Part 15.21 statement

" Change or Modifications that are not expressly approved by the manufacturer could void the user's authority to operate the equipment. "

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:

- Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.

- Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.

- Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to

which the receiver is connected

- Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.

LIMITED 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 data of purchase of the product. (2) The limited warranty extends on 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 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 i n 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 net 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) The limited warranty is in lieu of all other warranties, express or implied either in fact or by operations law, statutory or otherwise, including, but 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. 3 (10) Products used or obtained in a rental prog ram. (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, RISING OUT OF THE USE OF, OR INABILITY TO USE, THIS PRODUCT OR FOR ANY BREACH OF ANY EXPRESS OR IMPLIED WARRANTY, INCLUDING THE IMPLIED W ARRA NTY OF MAR KETABILITY APPLICABLE TO THIS PRODUCT. Some states do not allow the exclusive of imitation 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 web address:

www.lgeservice.com

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.

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 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 78 before using your phone.

Safety Information

Read these simple guidelines. Breaking the rules may be dangerous or illegal. Further detailed information is given in this user guide.

] Never use an unapproved battery since this could damage

the phone and/or battery and could cause the battery to explode.

] Never place your phone in a microwave oven as it will

cause the battery to explode.

] Do not dispose of your battery by fire or with hazardous or

flammable materials.

] Make sure that no sharp-edged items come into contact

with the battery. There is a risk of this causing a fire.

] Store the battery in a place out of reach of children. ] Be careful that children do not swallow any parts such as

rubber plugs (earphone, connection parts of the phone, etc.). This could cause asphyxiation or suffocation.

For Your Safety

] Unplug the power cord and charger during lightning storms

to avoid electric shock or fire.

] When riding in a car, do not leave your phone or set up the

hands-free kit near to the air bag. If wireless equipment is improperly installed and the air bag is activated, you may be seriously injured.

] Do not use a hand-held phone while driving. ] Do not use the phone in areas where its use is prohibited.

(For example: aircraft).

] Do not expose the battery charger or adapter to direct

sunlight or use it in places with high humidity, such as a bathroom.

] Never store your phone in temperatures less than- 4°F or

greater than 122°F.

] Do not use harsh chemicals (such as alcohol, benzene,

thinners, etc.) or detergents to clean your phone. There is a risk of this causing a fire.

] Do not drop, strike, or shake your phone severely. Such

actions may harm the internal circuit boards of the phone.

] Do not use your phone in high explosive areas as the phone

may generate sparks.

] Do not damage the power cord by bending, twisting, pulling,

or heating. Do not use the plug if it is loose as it may cause a fire or electric shock.

] Do not place any heavy items on the power cord. Do not

allow the power cord to be crimped as it may cause fire or electric shock.

] Do not handle the phone with wet hands while it is being

charged. It may cause an electric shock or seriously damage your phone.

] Do not disassemble the phone. ] Do not place or answer calls while charging the phone as it

may short-circuit the phone and/or cause electric shock or fire.

] Only use 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 or let the antenna come in contact with your

body during a call.

] An emergency call can be made only within a service area.

For an emergency call, make sure that you are within a service area and that the phone is turned on.

For Your Safety

FCC RF Exposure Information

WARNING! Read this information before operating the phone.

In August 1996, the Federal Communications (FCC) of he 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.

Body-worn Operation

This device was tested for typical body-worn operations with the back of the phone kept 0.79 inches (2cm) between the user’s 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. Third-party belt-clips, holsters, and similar accessories containing metallic components should not be used. Body-worn accessories that cannot maintain 0.79 inches(2cm) 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

Vehicle Mounted External Antenna (optional, if available)

A minimum separation distance of 8 inches (20cm) 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, visit the FCC website at www.fcc.gov

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.

Cautions for Battery

] Do not disassemble. ] Do not short-circuit. ] Do not expose to high temperature: 60°C (140°F).] ] Do not incinerate.

Battery Disposal

] Please dispose of your battery properly or bring to your

local wireless carrier for recycling.

] Do not dispose in fire or with hazardous or flammable

materials.

Adapter (Charger) Cautions

] Using the wrong battery charger could damage your phone

and void your warranty.

] 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.

Getting to know your phone

ALC(Auto Luminance Control) sensor

Main screen

Clear key

Deletes a character with each press. Use this key to go back to the previous screen.

Volume key

Charger, Cable, Handsfree connector

Touchpad

Call key

Dials a phone number and answers incoming calls.

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Camera/ MP3 player key

End/Power key

Slide the End/Power key towards bottom of the phone.

Ends or rejects a call. Turns the phone on/off. Returns to the standby screen when you use the menu.

Open view

Flash

Camera lens

Memory card slot

Mirror

Battery

Battery cover

Battery cover release latch

SET UP

Installing the SIM and battery

1 Remove the battery cover

Press the battery cover release latch. Slide the battery cover towards the bottom of the phone and away from it.

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2 Remove the battery

Lever the bottom edge of the battery and remove it carefully from the battery compartment.

WARNING: Do not remove the battery

when the phone is switched on, as this may damage the phone.

3 Install the SIM card

Pull the SIM card holder open. Slide the SIM card into the SIM card holder and slide the card holder backward. Make sure that the gold contact area on the card is facing downwards. To remove the SIM card, pull it gently in the reverse direction.

WARNING: Do not insert the SIM card

when the slide is open, as this may damage your phone and SIM card.

4 Install the battery

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

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Installing the SIM and battery

5 Replace the battery cover

Slide the battery cover towards the top of the phone until it clicks into place.

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6 Charging your phone

Pull open the cover of the charger socket on the side of your KC550. Insert the charger and plug into a mains electricity socket. Your KC550 will need to be charged until a message reading Fully Charged appears on screen.

WARNING: Do not charge the phone when

it is on soft furnishings. The phone should be charged in a well ventilated area.

Memory card

Installing a memory card

You can expand the memory space available on your phone using a memory card. The KC550 will support a memory card of up to 2 GB.

TIP! Memory card is an optional accessory.

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

Removing the memory card

Open the slide and carefully remove the memory card by gently pushing it as shown in the following diagram:

Formatting the memory card

If your memory card is not already formatted, you will need to do so before you can begin using it.

1 From the standby screen touch Menu and

select Settings.

2 Choose Memory status and select

External memory.

3 Touch Format and enter the password,

which is set to 0000 as default. Your card will be formatted and ready to use.

4 To view the new formatted folders on your

KC550 touch Menu and select My stuff. Choose External memory.

WARNING: When you format your memory

card, all the content will be wiped. If you do not want to lose the data on your memory card, back it up ﬁrst.

SET UP

Menu map

Games & Apps

1 Games 2 Applications 3 Network

proﬁle

Messaging

1 New message 2 Inbox 3 Email box 4 Drafts 5 Outbox 6 Sent 7 Listen to

voicemail 8 Info message 9 Templates 0 Settings

Tools

1 Alarm clock 2 Calculator 3 Stopwatch 4 Unit converter 5 World clock 6 SIM services

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Call history

1 All calls 2 Missed calls 3 Dialled calls 4 Received calls 5 Call duration 6 Call costs 7 Data

information

My stuff

1 Images 2 Sounds 3 Videos 4 Documents 5 Others 6 External

memory

Browser

1 Home 2 Yahoo! 3 Bookmarks 4 Enter address 5 History 6 Saved pages 7 Browser

settings

8 Information

Organiser

1 Calendar 2 Memo

Proﬁles

1 General 2 Silent 3 Vibrate only 4 Outdoor 5 Headset

Connectivity

1 Bluetooth 2 Network 3 USB

connection

Multimedia

1 MP3 player 2 Camera 3 Video camera 4 FM radio 5 Voice recorder

Contacts

1 Search 2 New contact 3 Speed dials 4 Groups 5 Copy all 6 Delete all 7 Settings 8 Information

Settings

1 Date & Time 2 Languages 3 Display 4 Call 5 Security 6 Flight mode 7 Reset 8 Memory status

Your standby screen

Whenever your KC550 isn’t in use it will return to your standby screen. From here you can access menu options, make a quick call and change your proﬁle - as well as many other things.

Your KC550 has a touchpad on the slide. You can determine what you see on the main screen using the touch keys.

Touchpad tips

• There’s no need to press too hard, the

touchpad 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 around it.

• When the screen light is off, press the

camera key twice on the right hand side of the phone to restore the standby screen.

• Don’t cover the phone with a case or cover

as the touchpad will not work with any material covering it.

• When you enter an options menu, the

touchpad will provide a four way arrow pad. Either touch the arrows to move through a menu one item at a time, or slide your ﬁnger across the touchpad in the direction you want to move.

YOUR STANDBY SCREEN

Your standby screen

The quick keys

The quick keys provide easy, one-touch access to your most used functions.

Touch to open your message editor.

From here you can create a new SMS or MMS. To open the inbox, touch and hold the key.

Touch to open your address book.

Your contacts are displayed in an alphabetical list. You can also create new contacts and edit existing ones.

Touch to choose a sound proﬁle for

your phone.

Touch to open the favorites menu.

Advice to the customer

In order to allow better antenna sensitivity LG suggest that you hold the handset as shown in the ﬁgure below.

YOUR STANDBY SCREEN

0 X

Please do not cover the antenna area with your hand during a call or when using a Bluetooth connection. It may interfere and degrade sound quality.

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The main menu

The main menu provides twelve menu options. To open the main menu:

1 Touch Menu.

2 The main menu will appear on the screen.

The touchpad will display four directional arrows.

3 Touch the arrows to move around the main

menu one icon at a time.

4 When the option you require is circled,

touch OK to open.

The status bar

The status bar uses various icons to indicate things like signal strength, new messages and battery life, as well as telling you whether your Bluetooth is active.

Below is a table explaining the meaning of icons you’re likely to see in the status bar.

Icon Description

Network signal strength

(number of bars will vary)

No network signal

GPRS available

EDGE available

Flight mode is activated

Calls are diverted

Roaming service

Bluetooth is activated

WAP service is connected

An alarm is set

Schedule

Icon Description

ALC sensor is activated

New message

New voice message

General proﬁle in use

Silent proﬁle in use

Vibrate proﬁle in use

Outdoor proﬁle in use

Headset proﬁle in use

Remaining battery life

Battery empty

YOUR STANDBY SCREEN

Selecting functions and options

Your phone offers a set of functions that allows you to customise the phone. These functions are arranged in menus and sub-menus, accessed via the two soft keys. Each menu and submenu allows you to view and alter the settings of a particular function.

The roles of the soft keys vary according to the current context; the label on the bottom line of the display just above each key indicates its current role.

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Calls

Making a call

1 Key in the number using the keypad. To

delete a digit press .

2 Touch to initiate the call.

3 To end the call, slide on the right side

of the phone or touch End.

TIP! To enter + when making an international

call, press and hold 0.

Making a call from your contacts

1 Bring up the touchpad menu by sliding

your handset open or holding the camera key on the side of your handset down.

2 Touch to open the address book.

3 Using the keypad, enter the ﬁrst letter of

the contact you want to call. For example, for Ofﬁce, press 6 three times.

4 To scroll through the contacts and their

different numbers use the arrows on the touchpad.

5 Touch Call or touch to initiate the

call.

Answering and rejecting a call

When your phone rings, touch Accept or touch to answer the call.

While your phone is ringing, activate the touchpad by opening your handset or pressing the camera key, then select Silent to mute the ringing. This is great if you have forgotten to change your proﬁle to Silent for a meeting.

Slide towards bottom of the phone or touch Reject to reject the incoming call.

TIP! You can change the settings on your phone

to answer your calls in different ways. Touch Menu, select Settings and choose Call. Select Answer mode and choose from Slide

open, Any key or Accept key only.

THE BASICS

Calls

In-call options

Options Speaker Mute

Options - Choose from a list of further in-call options, including Contacts and Messaging so you can check your messages and add contacts during a call.

Speaker - Touch Speaker to turn on the speaker phone.

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

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Adjusting the call volume

To adjust the volume during a call, press the volume keys on the left hand side of your phone.

Speed dialling

You can assign a speed dial number to a contact you call frequently.

1 Touch Contacts, then select Speed dials.

2 Your voicemail is set to speed dial 1 and

you cannot change this. Select any other number either by using the touchpad arrows and touching Assign or by pressing the hard key number.

3 Your address book will open. Select the

contact you’d like to assign to that number using the touchpad arrows, then touch OK.

To call a speed dial number, press and hold the assigned number until the contact appears on screen. The call will initiate automatically; there’s no need to touch .

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