LG KP170GO Owner's Manual

KP170

User Guide

This guide will help you understand your new mobile phone. It will provide you
with useful explanations of features on your phone.

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

P/N: MMBB0304338(1.0)

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 local authority, waste disposal
service or the shop where you purchased the product.

Getting to know your phone

Earpiece

Alphanumeric keys

These keys are used to dial a
number in Standby Mode and
to enter numbers or characters
in edit mode.

Display screen

Soft keys

Each of these keys
performs the functions
indicated by the text on
the display immediately
above them.

End/Power key

Allows you to power the
phone on or off, end calls, or
return to Standby Mode.

Send key

You can dial a phone
number and answer
incoming calls.

OK key + 4-way navigation
key

Use for quick access to phone
functions.

Selecting functions and options

Your phone o ers a set of functions that allows you to customize the phone. These functions are
arranged in menus and sub-menus, accessed via the two soft keys. Each menu and sub-menu 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 option on the bottom line of the
display just above each key indicates its current role.

Press the left soft key to

select available menu

and options.

Press the right soft key
to access the available

options.

Menu

Contacts

Installing the SIM Card and Charging the Battery

Installing the SIM Card

When you subscribe to a cellular network, you are provided with a plug-in SIM card loaded with your
subscription details, such as your PIN, and any optional services available.

Important! › The plug-in SIM card and its contacts can be easily damaged by scratches or bending, so be careful when

handling, inserting or removing the card. Keep all SIM cards out of the reach of small children.

Illustrations

1 Open battery cover

2 Remove the battery

3 Insert your SIM

4 Install the battery

5 Close the battery cover

6 Charge your battery

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

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Organiser

1 Calendar
2 Memo
3 To do

My stu

1 Images
2 Sounds
3 Others
4 Games & Apps

Games & Apps

1 Games
2 Applications
3 Network

pro les

Call history

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

information

Messaging

1 New message
2 Inbox
3 Bluetooth box
4 Drafts
5 Outbox
6 Sent
7

Listen to voicemail

8

Info messages
9 Templates
0 Settings

Settings

1 Date & Time
2 Languages
3 Display
4 Shortcuts
5 Call
6 Security
7 Flight mode
8 Power save
9 Reset
0

Memory status

Browser

1 Home
2 Bookmarks
3 Enter address
4 History
5 Saved pages
6 Settings
7 Information

Tools

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

Connectivity

1 Bluetooth
2 Network

Multimedia

1 Camera
2 Voice memo

Menu map

Contacts

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

Calls

Making a call

1 Key in the number using the keypad. To delete a digit press .

2 Press to initiate the call.

3 To end the call, press .

TIP! To enter + when mak ing an international call, press and hold 0.

Making a call from your contacts

1 Press to open Search.

2 Using the keypad, enter the  rst letter of the contact you want to call. For example, for O ce, press 6

three times.

3 To scroll through the contacts and their di erent numbers use and .

4 Press to initiate the call.

Answering and rejecting a call

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

2 While your phone is ringing, select Silent to mute the ringing. This is great if you have forgotten to

change your pro le to Silent for a meeting.

3 Press or Reject to reject the incoming call.

TIP! You can change the settings on your phone to answer your calls in di erent ways. Press Menu, select Settings and

choose Call. Select Answer mode and choose from Any key or Send key only.

Speed dialling

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

1 Press Menu, Select Contacts and choose Speed dials.

2 Your voicemail is preset to speed dial 1 and you cannot change this. Select any other number either

by using the navigation keys and selecting 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

navigation keys then select OK.

4 To call a speed dial number, press and hold the assigned number until the contact appears on

screen. The call will begin automatically and there is no need to press

.

Viewing your call logs

You can check the record of missed, received, and dialled calls only if the network supports the Calling
Line Identi cation (CLI) within the service area. The number and name (if available) are displayed
together with the date and time at which the call was made. You can also view call durations. Press

Menu, select Call history.

Changing the call settings

You can set the menu relevant to a call. Press Menu, select Settings and choose Call.

• Call divert – Choose whether to divert All voice calls, when the line is busy, when there is no reply,

when you are out of reach, or All data calls. Choose Activate and select whether to divert to voice
mail, to other number or to favorite number. Enter your divert number or select Search to browse
Contacts for your divert number.

Note: Charges are incurred for diverting calls. Please contact your network provider for details.

• Fixed dial number – Choose a list of numbers that can be called from your phone. You’ll need your

PIN2 code from your operator. Only numbers included in the  xed dial list can be called from your
phone.

Contacts

Adding a new contact

You can add a new contact to your contacts.

1 Press Contacts and choose New contact.

2 Choose whether to store your new contact on your Phone or SIM card.

3 Enter all the information you have in the  elds provided and select Save.

Note: When you are storing a contact’s email address, press

to enter a symbol and scroll with

and until you see @.

Messaging

Your KP170 includes functions related to SMS (Short Message Service), MMS (Multimedia Message
Service) and Bluetooth, as well as the network’s service messages.

Sending a message

1 Press Menu, select Messaging and choose New message.

2 Choose Message to send an SMS or MMS.

3 A new message editor will open. Message editor combines SMS and MMS into one intuitive and

easy to switch between SMS mode and MMS mode. The default setting of the message editor is SMS
mode.

4 Enter your message using the T9 predictive mode by choose Set T9 “ On“ from Options or Abc,

abc, ABC or 123 manual mode. You can switch text input mode between Abc, abc, ABC and 123 by
pressing

.

TIP! You can select your message type as SMS or MMS when you enter a text longer than 2 pages in the message  eld.

5

Press Options and choose Insert to add an Image, Sound, Symbol, Text template, Emoticon, Name

& Number, New slide, Subject or More (Contact/My business card/Schedule/Memo/To do).

6 Press Options, then Send to.

7 Enter the phone number or press Options and select Contacts or Recent list to open your contacts

list. You can add multiple contacts.

8 Press Options, then Send.

WARNING: If an Image, Sound, New slide or Subject is added to the message editor, it will be automatically

converted to MMS mode and you will be charged accordingly.

Entering text

You can enter alphanumeric characters using the phone’s keypad. For example, storing names in
Contacts, writing a message and creating scheduling events in the calendar all require entering text.
The following text input methods are available in the phone: T9 predictive mode, Abc manual mode
and 123 mode.

Note: Some  elds may allow only one text input mode (e.g. telephone number in address book  elds).

T9 predictive mode

T9 predictive mode uses a built-in dictionary to recognise words you’re writing based on the key
sequences you press. Simply press the number key associated with the letter you want to enter, and
the dictionary will recognise the word once all the letters are entered.

Abc manual mode

This mode allows you to enter letters by pressing the key labeled with the required letter once, twice,
three or four times until the letter is displayed.

123 mode

Type numbers using one keystroke per number. You can also add numbers while remaining in letter
modes by pressing and holding the desired key.

Message folders

Press Menu, select Messaging.

New Message - This is where you can send a new message. Choose Message to send SMS or MMS.

Choose Bluetooth message if you want to send something using Bluetooth.

Inbox - All the messages you receive are placed into your Inbox. From here you can reply, forward and
more, see below for details.

Bluetooth box - Contains all your sent and received  les by using Bluetooth.

Drafts - If you don’t have time to  nish writing a message, you can save what you have done so far

here.

Outbox - This is a temporary storage folder while messages are being sent.

Sent - All the messages you send are placed into your Sent items folder.

Listen to voicemail - You can access your voice mail box (if provided by your network).

When a new voice message is received,

will be displayed on the standby screen.

Info message - All info messages and updates received from your operator.

Templates - A list of useful messages, already written for a quick reply.

Settings - You can change the prede ned message settings as you like.

Using templates

You can create templates for the Te xt and Multimedia messages you send most frequently. There are
some templates already on your phone, which can be edited if you wish.

1 Press Menu, select Messaging and choose Templates.

2 Choose Text templates or Picture templates. You can then select Options and choose Edit to

change existing templates or select Options to add New template or Delete templates.

3 To send a template, select the one you want to send, choose Options and select Send via.

4 Choose how you would like to send the template; as a Message or Bluetooth message.

5 Select Options and press send to.

6 Choose options, select a contact and press OK key.

Multimedia

Camera

Taking a quick photo

Using the camera module built in your phone, you can take pictures of people. Additionally, you can
send photos to other people and select photos as wallpaper.

1 Press Menu and select Multimedia, select Camera to open the view nder.

2 Holding the phone vertically, point the lens towards the subject of the photo.

3 Press the centre soft key to take a photo.

After you’ve taken your photo

Your captured photo will appear on the screen. Press Options to use the other functions outlined
below, except Delete.

• Delete – Touch to delete the photo you’ve just taken and con rm it by touching Yes.

• New photo – Touch to take another photo straightaway. Your current photo will be saved.

• Set as – Touch to open a sub menu to set your image as Wallpaper or Picture ID.

• Send Via – Touch to send the photo as a Message or Bluetooth.

• Album – Touch to look at the other photos in your album. Your current photo will be saved.

Voice memo

Use your Voice memo to record voice memos or other sounds.

Recording your voice memo

1 Press Menu and select Multimedia, then choose Voice memo.

2 Press to begin recording.

3 Choose Stop to end the recording.

4 Press Options and choose Play sound to listen to the voice memo.

Note: You can listen to all of the voice recordings you have saved by selecting Options and Album.

My stu

You can store any multimedia  les into your phone’s memory so that you have easy access to all of your
images, sounds, games and others. All your multimedia  les will be saved in My stuff. Press Menu then
select My stuff to open a list of folders.

Clear Key

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

4

3

Pro les

Normal
Silent
Vibrate only
Outdoor
Headset

Games and Apps

Your KP170 comes with preloaded games to keep you amused when you have time to spare. If you
choose to download any additional games or applications they will be saved into this folder. Press

Menu and select Games & Apps.

Organiser

Using the calendar ( Menu > Organiser > Calendar )

When you enter this menu, a calendar appears. A square cursor is located on the current date. You can
move the cursor to another date using the navigation keys.

Adding a memo ( Menu > Organiser > Memo )

You can register your own memos here.

Adding a to do ( Menu > Organiser > To do )

You can register your own to do list here.

Tools

Setting your alarm ( Menu > Tools > Alarm clock )

You can set up to 5 alarm clocks to go o at a speci ed time.

Using your calculator ( Menu > Tools > Calculator )

The calculator provides the basic arithmetic functions: addition, subtraction, multiplication and
division.

Using the stopwatch ( Menu > Tools > Stopwatch )

This option allows you to use the function of a stopwatch.

Converting a unit ( Menu > Tools > Unit converter )

This converts many di erent measurements into your chosen unit.

Adding a city to your world clock ( Menu > Tools > World clock )

You can check the current time of Greenwich Mean Time (GMT) and major cities around the world.

Browser

Accessing the wap

You can launch the wap browser and access the homepage of the activated pro le on browser settings.
You can also manually enter an URL address and access the associated wap page.

1 Press Menu and select Browser.

2 To access the browser homepage directly, select Home. Alternatively, select Enter address and type

in your desired URL.

Note: An additional cost is incurred when connecting to this service and downloading content. Check
your data charges with your network provider.

Pro les

Changing your pro les

You can quickly change your pro le from the standby screen. Simply press then the pro le you
would like to activate. Choose from Normal, Silent, Vibrate only, Outdoor and Headset.

Settings

Changing your date & time ( Menu > Settings > Date & Time )

You can set functions relating to the date and time.

Changing the language ( Menu > Settings > Languages )

You can change the language for the display texts in your phone. This change will also a ect the
language input mode.

Changing your display settings ( Menu > Settings > Display )

You can change the settings for the phone display.

Changing your shortcuts settings ( Menu > Settings > Shortcuts )

You can change the shortcuts of 4 navigation keys.

Changing your call settings ( Menu > Settings > Call )

You can set the menu relevant to a call. You can choose which call to divert or set Answer mode. Also
you can set On or O of Fixed dial number, Send my number, Minute minder, Auto redial and Send
DTMF tones.

Changing your security settings ( Menu > Settings > Security )

Change your security settings to keep your KP170 and the important information it holds protected.

• PIN code request - Choose a PIN code to be requested when you turn your phone on.

• Auto key lock - If you activate this function, the keys will be locked automatically in standby mode.

• Phone lock - Choose a security code to lock your phone, When power on, When SIM changed or
Immediately.

• Change codes - Change your Security code or PIN2 code.

Using  ight mode ( Menu > Settings > Flight mode )

Use this function to switch the  ight mode On or Off. You will not be able to make calls, connect to the
Internet, send messages or use Bluetooth when Flight mode is switched On.

Power save ( Menu > Settings > Power save )

If you set Always on, you can save the battery power when you don’t use the phone. Choose to switch
the power save settings between Always on, Night only or Off.

Resetting your phone ( Menu > Settings > Reset )

Use Reset to reset all the settings to their factory de nitions. The options are Reset Settings, Reset
Phone Memory and Reset All. You need the security code to activate this function. The default number
is “0000”.

Viewing memory status ( Menu > Settings > Memory status )

Your KP170 has two memories available: the phone and the SIM card. You can use the memory
manager to determine how each memory is used and see how much space is available.

Connectivity

Your connectivity settings have already been set up by your network operator, so you can enjoy your
new phone immediately. If you want to change any settings, use this menu.

You can con gure the network setting and data access pro les in this menu.

• Bluetooth - Setup your KP170 for Bluetooth use. You can adapt your visibility to other devices or
search through devices your phone is paired with.

Changing your Bluetooth settings

1 Press Menu and select Connectivity. Choose Bluetooth.

2 Choose Bluetooth settings. Make your changes to:

My visibility - Choose whether to Show or Hide your device to others.

My name - Enter a name for your KP170.

My address - View your Bluetooth address.

Pairing with another Bluetooth device

By pairing your KP170 and another device, you can set up a passcode protected connection. This
means your pairing is more secure.

1 Check your Bluetooth is On and Visible. You can change your visibility in the Bluetooth settings

menu, by selecting My visibility, then Show.

2 Select Device list from the Bluetooth menu and choose New.

3 Your KP170 will search for devices. When the search is completed Pair and Refresh will appear on

screen.

4 Choose the device you want to pair with, select Pair and enter the passcode then choose OK.

5 Your phone will then connect to the other device, on which you should enter the same passcode.

6 Your passcode protected Bluetooth connection is now ready.

• Network - Your KP170 connects automatically to your preferred network. To change these settings

use this menu. You can also add new access points using this menu.

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 Speci c Absorption Rate (SAR) information This mobile phone model KP170
has been designed to comply with applicable safety requirements for exposure to radio waves. These
requirements are based on scienti c 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 Speci c

Absorption Rate, or SAR. Tests for SAR are conducted using standardised methods with the phone
transmitting at its highest certi ed power level in all used frequency bands.

• While there may be di erences 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 1.14 W/kg (10g)

and when worn on the body is 0.897 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.

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 maybe
dangerous.

• Do not disassemble this unit. Take it to a quali ed 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 o the phone in any area where you are required by special regulations. For example, do not

use your phone in hospitals as it may a ect 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 to charge a handset near  ammable material as the handset can become hot and create a

 re 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.

• Do not subject this unit to excessive smoke or dust.

• Do not keep the phone next to credit cards or transport tickets; it can a ect 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 or moisture.

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

E cient phone operation

Electronics devices

All mobile phones may get interference, which could a ect performance.

• Do not use your mobile phone near medical equipment without requesting permission.

Avoid placing the phone over pacemakers, for example, in your breast pocket.

• Some hearing aids might be disturbed by mobile phones.

• Minor interference may a ect 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 o 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 o the road and park before making or answering a call if driving conditions so require.

• RF energy may a ect 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.

• If you are listening to music whilst 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 o 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 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  ammable 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 o 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.

Battery information and care

• You do not need to completely discharge the battery before recharging. Unlike other battery

systems, there is no memory e ect 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 batterypack clean.

• Replace the battery when it no longer provides acceptable performance. The battery pack may be

recharged hundreds of times until it needs replacing.

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

• 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.

Technical data

General

Product name : KP170
System : GSM 900 / DCS 1800

Ambient Temperatures

Max : +55°C (discharging)

+45°C (charging)

Min : -10°C

Bluetooth QD ID B014199

E-GSM 900 / DCS 1800 Dual Band Terminal Equipment

KP175, KP175b, KP170, KP170b

EN 301 489-01 v1.6.1 / EN 301 489-07 v1.3.1 / EN 301 489-17 v1.2.1
EN 60950-1 : 2001
EN 50360/EN 50361 : 2001
EN 301 511 V9.0.2
EN 300 328 V1.7.1

The conformity to above standards is verified by the following Notified Body(BABT)

BABT, Balfour House, Churchfield Road, Walton-on-Thames, Surrey, KT12 2TD, United Kingdom
Notified Body Identification Number : 0168

21, August, 2008