LG MG230D Users manual
MG230d User manual
MG230d
User manual
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LG Electronics LGE Property
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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.
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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.
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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 0.6 inches (1.5cm) between the
user’s body and the back of the phone. To comply with FCC RF
exposure requirements, a minimum separation distance of 0.6
inches(1.5cm) 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 0.6
inches(1.5cm) 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.
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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.
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.
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Menu Tree
The following illustration shows the available menu structure and indicates the:
] Number assigned to each menu option.
] Page where you can find the feature description.
1. Messaging (see page 33)
1.1 New Message
1.1.1 Text
1.1.2 Multimedia
1.1.3 E-mail
1.2 Inbox
1.3 Drafts
1.4 Outbox
1.5 Sent
1.6 Listen to voice mail
1.7 Info message
1.7.1 Read
1.7.2 Topic
1.8 Templates
1.8.1 Text templates
1.8.2 Multimedia templates
1.9 Settings
1.9.1 Text Message
1.9.2 Multimedia message
1.9.3 Voicemail number
1.9.4 Info message
1.9.5 Push messages
2. Call history (see page 35)
2.1 Missed Calls
2.2 Received Calls
2.3 Dialed Calls
2.4 All calls
2.5 Call charges
2.5.1 Call duration
2.5.2 Call costs
2.5.3 Cost Settings
2.6 Data Volume
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Menu Tree
3. Contacts (see page 41)
3.1 Search
3.2 New contact
3.3 Speed dials
3.4 Groups
3.5 Copy all
3.5.1 SIM To Phone
3.5.2 Phone To SIM
3.6 Delete all
3.7 Settings
3.7.1 View options
3.8 Information
3.8.1 Service dial number
3.8.2 Own number
3.8.3 Business card
4. Multimedia (see page 44)
4.1 Camera
4.2 Voice recorder
5. My stuff (see page 46)
5.1 Images
5.2 Sounds
5.3 Games & Apps
6. Browser (see page 48)
6.1 Browser
6.1.1 Home
6.1.2 Bookmarks
6.1.3 Go to URL
6.1.4 History
6.1.5 Settings
6.1.6 Information
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Menu Tree
7. Tools (see page 51)
7.1 Alarm Clock
7.2 Calendar
7.3 Calculator
7.4 Memo
7.5 Todo
7.6 Stopwatch
7.7 Unit converter
7.8 World Clock
8. Profile (see page 56)
9. Settings (see page 60)
9.1 Date & Time
9.1.1 Set date
9.1.2 Date Format
9.1.3 Set Time
9.1.4 Time Format
9.1.5 Auto updte
9.2 Languages
9.3 Display
9.3.1 Wallpaper
9.3.2 Backlight Timer
9.3.3 Brightness
9.3.4 Home screen shortcut
9.3.5 Theme
9.3.6 Menu style
9.3.7 Standby text
9.3.8 Network name
9.3.9 Colourful dial font
9.4 Network
9.4.1 Network selection
9.4.2 GPRS attach
9.4.3 Access point
9.5 Call settings
9.5.1 Call divert
9.5.2 Answer Mode
9.5.3 Send My Number
9.5.4 Call Waiting
9.5.5 Minute Minder
9.5.6 Auto Redial
9.5.7 Send DTMF tones
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Menu Tree
9.6 Security settings
9.6.1 PIN Code Request
9.6.2 Phone lock
9.6.3 Auto key lock
9.6.4 Call Barring
9.6.5 Fixed Dial Number (FDN)
9.6.6 Change Codes
9.7 Flight mode
9.8 Power save
9.9 Reset
9.0 Memory status
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Messaging
New Message Menu 1.1
Text (Menu 1.1.1)
You can write and edit text messages of up to 918
characters.
1. Type in a message using key presses. For details on
how to enter text, refer to page 21 (Entering Text).
2. After completing the message select the required
option by pressing the right soft key [Options].
The following options are available.
] Save To Drafts: Save the message so that it can be
sent later.
] Set T9: Choose between English or Spanish T9
language. For details on how to enter text, refer to
page 22 (Using the T9 Mode).
] Clear Text: Deletes the written message.
] Cancel: Exit the text editor.
The following options are available. (Press the left soft
key [Insert])
] Symbol: Attach special characters.
] Picture: Send and receive text messages that
contain pictures, known as Enhanced Messaging
Service. Several preset pictures are available in the
phone and they can be replaced with new ones
received from other sources.
] Animation: Attaching an animation in a message
can be done through EMS(Enhanced Messaging
Service).
] Sound: Attach sounds that are available for short
message.
] Text Templates: Use the text templates already set
in the phone.
] Contact: Attach a phone number.
] Business Card: Attach your name card.
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Multimedia (Menu 1.1.2)
The following options are available.
You can write and edit multimedia messages, checking
message size.
1. Enter the Messaging menu by pressing the [OK].
2. If you want to write a multimedia message, select
Multimedia.
3. You can create a new message or choose one of the
multimedia message templates already made.
4. Press Insert to add Symbol, Graphic, Sound, New
Slide, Text Templates, Contact or Business card.
Options
] Send To: You can send multimedia messages to
multiple recipients, prioritize your message, and
make it sent later as well.
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Note
All messages will be automatically saved in the outbox
folder, even after a sending failure.
] Preview: You can preview multimedia messages you
wrote.
] Save: You can save multimedia messages To Drafts
or As Template.
]
Move To Slide: You can move to previous or next slide.
] Delete Slide: You can delete current slide.
] Delete Media: You can deletes the current media.
] Set timer: You can set timer for slide, text, picture
and sound.
] Set T9: Select a T9 input mode.
] Cancel: You can back to the Message menu.
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Note
If you select the photo on writing multimedia message,
loading duration will take about 5 seconds. At that time, you
can’t activate any key during loading time. After that time, it
is available to write multimedia message.
E-mail (Menu 1.1.3)
] Insert: Input Text Templates, Phone Number and
Symbol in the field.
] Attach: You can attach your desired graphic and ring
tone/ audio files to the email.
] Preview
]
Save to Drafts: You can save the created email as draft.
Messaging
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Messaging
] Edit Subject: You can edit the subject.
] Set T9: You can select a T9 input mode.
] Clear Text: Deletes the written message.
] Cancel: To exit the application menu.
Inbox Menu 1.2
You will be alerted when you have received messages.
They will be stored in the Inbox. In the Inbox, you can
identify each message by icons. For detail, see the
icon directive below.
If the phone has ‘no space for message’, you can make
space in each repository by deleting messages, media
and applications.
] Delete: Deletes the selected message from the
Inbox.
] Forward: Forwards a received message to other
recipients. After recipients are entered, the message
can be forwarded.
] Extract: Extract picture, sound, text webpage and
email address from the message.
] Return call: Call back the sender.
Drafts Menu 1.3
You can view the messages saved as a draft. The draft
messages are listed with the date and time when they
were saved.
The following options are available.
] Delete: Deletes the message you choose.
] Delete all: Deletes all messages in the folder.
Outbox Menu 1.4
When you press the Send, the message moves to the
Outbox and from there the message is sent. If the
message fails to be sent from the Outbox, another
attempt will be made. After two attempts the message
will no longer be sent automatically. In order to send
the message that has failed twice, you must either
press the Send from the Options menu or simply turn
off and on the phone which will trigger the automatic
sending of the failed message.
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Messaging
Sent Menu 1.5
Allows you to see sent messages here. For sent
message, you can see the delivery status.
] Delete: Deletes the selected message from the Sent.
] Forward: Forwards the current message to other
recipients.
] Delete all: Deletes all the messages from the Sent.
Listen to voice mail Menu 1.6
This menu provides you with a quick way of accessing
your voice mailbox (if provided by your network).
Before using this feature, you must enter the voice
server number obtained from your service provider.
When new voicemail is received, the symbol will be
displayed on the screen. Please check with your
network service provider for details of their service in
order to configure the handset accordingly.
Info message Menu 1.7
Info service messages are text messages sent by the
network to GSM phone users. They provide general
information such as weather reports, traffic news,
taxis, pharmacies, and stock prices. Each type of
information is associated with a number, which can be
obtained from the service provider. When you receive
an info service message, a popup message will
indicate a new message receipt or the info service
message will be displayed directly. In standby mode,
the following options are available when viewing the
info service message.
Read (Menu 1.7.1)
1. When you have received an info service message
and select Read to view the message, it will be
displayed on the screen. You can read another
message by scrolling , or [Next].
2. The message will be shown until another message is
reached.
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Messaging
Topic (Menu 1.7.2)
] View list: You can see Info service message
numbers which you added. If you press
[Options], you can edit and delete info message
category which you added.
] Active list: You can select info service message
numbers in the active list. if you activate an info
service number, you can receive messages sent
from the number.
Templates Menu 1.8
There are 6 predefined messages in the list. You can
view and edit the template messages or create new
messages.
Text templates (Menu 1.8.1)
The following options are available.
] Edit: Allows you to write a new message or edit the
selected template message.
] Send Via
• Text Messages: Sends the selected template
message by SMS.
• Multimedia Messages: Sends the selected
template message by MMS.
] Delete: Allows you to delete the selected template
message.
] New Template: Allows you to create your own
template message.
] Delete All
Multimedia templates (Menu 1.8.2)
For further details, see page 37.
• Send To: Support multiple number and email
addresses.
• Preview: To see the multimedia message you wrote.
• Save: Allows you to save multimedia messages in
draft or as templates.
• Move To Slide
• Delete Slide
• Delete: Deletes the MMS message.
• Slide Timer: Allows you to set timer for slide and text.
• Slide Format: Allows you to make the message
contents aligned right, left, top and bottom.
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Messaging
• Add Slide: Allows you to add a slide before or after
current slide.
• Remove Slide: Deletes the selected slide.
• Add Image: Allows you to add a image before or after
current image.
• Add Sound: Allows you to add a sound before or after
current sound.
• Delete Image: Deletes the current image.
• Delete Sound: Deletes the current sound.
Settings Menu 1.9
Text Message (Menu 1.9.1)
] Message Types: Usually, the type of message is set
to Text. You can convert your text into alternative
formats. Contact your service provider for the
availability of this function.
] Validity Period: This network service allows you to
set how long your text messages will be stored at
the message centre.
] Delivery Report: If you set to Yes, you can check
whether your message is sent successfully.
] Reply With Same Service: When a message is sent,
it allows the recipients to reply and charge the cost
of the reply to your telephone bill.
] Message Center Number: Allows you to store or
change the number of your email gateway required
when sending text messages. You must obtain this
number from your service provider.
] Subject: If you set it to on, allows you to enter the
subject.
] Bearer Setting: You can select GPRS or GSM.
Contact your network operator or service provider
for information related to setting a selected bearer,
pricing and connection speed.
GSM Preferred/GPRS Preferred
Multimedia message (Menu 1.9.2)
Via this menu, you can set up default multimedia
message information.
The following options are available:
] Subject: Enter the message title.
] Slide Duration: Display the duration of each page
when writing the message.
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Messaging
] Priority: You can set the priority of the message you
choose.
] Validity Period: Set the duration for keeping
messages on the network server.
] Delivery Reports: If it is set to Yes in this menu, you
can check whether your message is sent
successfully.
] Read Receipts: This menu allows you to determine
whether to request a read confirmation mail to a
recipient.
] Auto Download
• On: If you select this, messages are downloaded
automatically on receipt.
• Off: Defers downloading messages.
] Network Profile: For further details, see page 52.
Voicemail number (Menu 1.9.3)
Allows you to change the voice mail server number, if
necessary.
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Note
Voice Mail is a network feature. Please contact your service
provider for further details.
Info message (Menu 1.9.4)
] Receive
Yes: If you select this menu, your phone will receive
Info service messages.
No: If you select this menu, your phone will not
receive Info service messages any more.
] Alert
Yes: Your phone will beep when you have received
Info service message numbers.
No: Your phone will not beep even though you have
received info service messages.
] Language
You can select the language you want by pressing
[On/Off]. Then, the info service message will be
shown in the language that you selected.
Push messages (Menu 1.9.5)
You can set the option whether you will receive the
message or not.
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Call history
You can check the record of missed, received, and
dialed calls only if the network supports the Calling
Line Identification (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 times.
Missed Calls Menu 2.1
This option lets you view the last 10 unanswered calls.
You can also:
• View the number if available and call it, or save it in
the Address Book
• Enter a new name for the number and save both in
the Address Book
• Send a message by this number
• Delete the call from the list
Received Calls Menu 2.2
This option lets you view the last 20 incoming calls.
You can also:
• View the number if available and call it, or save it in
the Address Book
• Enter a new name for the number and save both in
the Address Book
• Send a message by this number
• Delete the call from the list
Dialed Calls Menu 2.3
This option lets you view the last 20 outgoing calls
(called or attempted). You can also:
• View the number if available and call it or save it in
the Address Book
• Enter new name for the number and save both in the
Address Book
• Send a message by this number
• Delete the call from the list
All calls Menu 2.4
You can view all lists of outgoing, incoming and missed
calls.
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Call history
Call charges Menu 2.5
Call duration (Menu 2.5.1)
Allows you to view the duration of your incoming and
outgoing calls. You can also reset the call times.
The following timers are available:
] Last call: Length of the last call.
] Dialled calls: Length of the outgoing calls.
] Received calls: Length of the incoming calls.
] All calls: Total length of all calls made and incoming
calls since the timer was last reset.
Call costs (Menu 2.5.2)
Allows you to check the cost of your Last call and All
calls.
Cost Settings (Menu 2.5.3)
To check Cost setting, you should check the following
menus.
]
Set credit: This network allows you to limit the cost of
your calls by selected charging units. If you select
Read, the number of remaining unit is shown. If you
select Change, you can change your change limit.
] Set tariff: You can set the currency type and the unit
price. Contact your service providers to obtain
charging unit prices. To select the currency or unit
in this menu, you need the PIN2 code.
] Auto display: This network service allows you to
see automatically the cost of your last calls. If set to
On, you can see the last cost when the call is
released.
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