LG MG800D User Manual

For Your Safety

		Please read these simple guidelines. Not
	For	following these guidelines may be dangerous
		or illegal. Further detailed information is given
	Your
		in this manual.
	Safety			WARNING!
				• Mobile Phones must be switched off at all times
				in aircrafts.
				• Do not hold the phone in your hand while driving.
				• Do not use your phone near petrol stations, fuel
				depots, chemical plants or blasting operations.
				• For your safety, use ONLY specified ORIGINAL
				batteries and chargers.
				• Do not handle the phone with wet hands while it
				is being charged. It may cause an electric shock
				or seriously damage your phone.
				• Keep the phone in a safe place out of small
				children’s reach. It includes small parts which, if
				detached, may cause a choking hazard.

CAUTION!

•Switch off the phone in any area where required by special regulations. For example, do not use your phone in hospitals or it may affect sensitive medical equipment.

•Emergency calls may not be available under all mobile networks. Therefore, you should never depend solely on your mobile phone for emergency calls.

•Only use ORIGINAL accessories to avoid damage to your phone.

•All radio transmitters carry risks of interference with electronics in close proximity. Minor interference may affect TVs, radios, PCs, etc.

•Batteries should be disposed of in accordance with relevant legislation.

•Do not dismantle the phone or battery.

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Guidelines for safe and efficient use

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]Do not disassemble this unit. Take it to a qualified service technician when repair work is required.

]Keep away from electrical appliances such as a TV's, 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.

]The coating of the phone may be damaged if covered with wrap or vinyl wrapper.

]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 subject this unit to excessive smoke or dust.

]Do not keep the phone next to credit cards or transport tickets; it can affect the information on the magnetic strips.

]Do not tap the screen with sharp objects as, it may damage the phone.

]Do not expose the phone to liquid or moisture.

]Use the accessories like an earphone cautiously.

]If you put your phone in a pocket or bag without covering the receptacle of the phone (power plug pin), metallic articles (such as a coin, paperclip or pen) may short-circuit the phone. Always cover the receptacle when not in use.

]Never place your phone in a microwave oven as it will cause the battery to explode.

]Only authorised personnel should service the phone and its accessories. Faulty installation or service may result in accidents and consequently invalidate the warranty.

]Do not use the phone if the antenna is damaged. If a damaged antenna contacts skin, it may cause a slight burn. Please contact an LG Authorised Service Centre to replace the damaged antenna.

]The label on the phone contains important information for customer support purposes. Do not remove it.

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]Use accessories, such as earphones and headsets, with caution. Ensure that cables are tucked away safely and do not touch the antenna unnecessarily.

Efficient phone operation

To enjoy optimum performance with minimum power consumption please:

]Hold the phone as you speak to any other telephone. While speaking directly into the microphone, angle the antenna in a direction up and over your shoulder. If the antenna is extendable/retractable, it should be extended during a call.

]Do not hold the antenna when the phone is in use.

If you hold it, it can affect call quality, it also may cause the phone to operate as a higher power level that needed and shorten talk and standby times.

]If your mobile phone supports infrared, never direct the infrared ray at anyone’s eyes.

Electronics devices

All mobile phones may get interference, which could affect performance.

]Do not use your mobile phone near medical equipment without requesting permission. Avoid placing the phone over pacemakers, (i.e. in your breast pocket).

]Some hearing aids might be disturbed by mobile phones.

]Minor interference may affect TVs, radios, PCs, etc.

]Do not bend, scratch, or expose to static electricity.

Road safety

Check the laws and regulations on the use of mobile phones in the areas when you drive.

]Do not use a hand-held phone while driving.

] Give full attention to driving.

] Use a hands-free kit, if available.

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Guidelines for safe and efficient use

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]Pull off the road and park before making or answering a call if driving conditions so require.

]RF energy may affect some electronic systems in your motor vehicle such as a car stereo or safety equipment.

]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.

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. Don’t use near fuel or chemicals.

]Do not transport or store flammable gas, liquid, or explosives in the compartment of your vehicle, which contains your mobile phone and accessories.

In aircraft

Wireless devices can cause interference in aircraft.

]Turn off your mobile phone before boarding any aircraft.

]Do not use it on the ground without crew permission.

Battery information and care

]You do not need to completely discharge the battery before recharging. Unlike other battery systems, there is no memory effect that could compromise the battery’s performance.

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]Use only LG batteries and chargers. LG chargers are designed to maximize the battery life.

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

]Keep the metal contacts of the battery pack clean.

]Replace the battery when it no longer provides acceptable performance. The battery pack 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 the bathroom.

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

Network service

]Some services and functions described in this user's guide are dependent on network or subscription. Therefore, all menus may not be available in your phone. Please consult your network operator for more information about your subscription.

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 the handset on or off close to your ear. We also recommend that music and call volumes are set to a reasonable level.

]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 attempting to cross the street.

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Making and answering calls

Making a call

1.Make sure your phone is switched on.

2.Enter a phone number, including the area code.

]Press and hold the clear key b to erase the entire number.

3.Press the send key a to call the number.

4.To end the call, press the end key .

Making a call from the call history list

1.In standby mode, press the send key a , and the latest incoming, outgoing and missed phone numbers will be displayed.

2.Select the desired number by using the up/down navigation keys.

3.Press a to call the number.

General Functions

Making an international call

1. Press and hold the	key for the	General
international prefix. The ‘+’ character
automatically selects the international		Functions
access code.

2. Enter the country code, area code, and the phone number.

3. Press a to call the number.

Ending a Call

When you have finished your call, press the end key.

Making a call from the phonebook

You can save the names and phone numbers dialled regularly in Contacts. You can save them to the SIM card and/or phone memory. You can dial a number by simply looking up the desired name in the phonebook and pressing the a key.

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General Functions

Adjusting the volume

	General	If you want to adjust the earpiece volume
		during a call, use the side keyso. Press the
	Functions	up side key to increase and down side key to
		decrease the volume.

Note

v In standby mode with the phone open, pressing the side keys adjusts the key tone volume.

Answering a call

When you receive a call, the phone rings and the flashing phone icon appears on the screen. If the caller can be identified, the caller’s phone number (or name/photo if saved in the phonebook) is displayed.

1. To answer an incoming call, open the phone. (When Slide open has been set as the answer mode. (Menu 9.6.2).)

Note

v If Press any key has been set as the answer mode any key press will answer a call except for the or the right soft key.

]You can answer a call while using the address book or other menu features.

2.To end the call, close the phone or press the key.

Manner mode (Quick)

You can activate the manner mode by pressing and holding down the k key after opening the phone.

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Signal strength

You can check the strength of your signal by the signal indicator ( ) on the LCD screen of your phone. Signal strength can vary, particularly inside buildings. Moving near to a window may improve reception.

Entering text

You can enter alphanumeric characters by using the phone’s keypad. For example, storing names in the phonebook, writing a message, creating a personal greeting. The following text input methods are available in the phone.

T9 mode

This mode lets you enter words with only one keystroke per letter. Each key on the keypad has more than one letter. The T9 mode automatically compares your keystrokes with an internal dictionary to determine the correct word, thus requiring far fewer keystrokes than the traditional ABC mode. This is sometimes known as predictive text.

ABC mode

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

123 mode (Number mode)

Type numbers using one keystroke per number. To change to 123 mode in a text entry field, press the key until 123 mode is displayed.

Changing the text input mode

1. When you are in a			text input mode
field that allows
characters to be
entered, you will
notice the text
input mode
indicator in the		Options		Insert
top right corner of the LCD screen.

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General Functions

2. Change the text input mode by pressing

	General	You can check the current text
		input mode in the top right corner of the
	Functions	LCD screen.
		Using the T9 mode
		The T9 predictive text input mode lets you
		enter words easily with a minimum number of
		key presses. As you press each key, the
		phone begins to display the characters that it
		thinks you are typing based on the built-in
		dictionary.

You can also add new words in the dictionary. As new words are added, the word changes to reflect the most likely candidate from the dictionary. You can turn the T9 mode on or off, and change the T9 language by holding down the ( ) key.

1.When you are in the T9 predictive text input mode, start entering a word by

pressing keys to . Press one key per letter.

]The word changes as letters are typed. Ignore what’s on the screen until the word is typed completely.

]If the word is still incorrect after typing completely, press the down navigation key once or more to cycle through the other word options.

Example: Press to type Good.

Press

[down navigation key] to type Home.

]If the desired word is missing from the word choice list, add it using the ABC mode.

]You can select the language of the T9 mode. Press the left soft key [Option], then select T9 languages. Select the desired language of T9 mode. You can also turn off the T9 mode by selecting T9 off. The default setting on the phone is T9 enabled mode.

2.Enter the whole word before editing or deleting any keystrokes.

3.Complete each word with a space by pressing the key. To delete letters, press b . Press and hold down b to erase entire words.

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Note

v To exit from the text input mode without saving your input, press . The phone goes back to standby mode.

Using the ABC mode

Use the to keys to enter your text.

1.Press the key labelled with the required letter:

] Once for the first letter.

] Twice for the second letter.

]And so on.

2.To insert a space, press the key once. To delete letters, press the b key. Press and hold down the b key to clear the whole display.

Note

v Refer to the table below for more information on the characters available using the alphanumeric keys.

Characters in the order display
Key	Lower Case
Upper Case
. , / ? ! - : ' " 1	. , / ? ! - : ' " 1
A B C 2	a b c 2
D E F 3	d e f 3
G H I 4	g h i 4
J K L 5	j k l 5
M N O 6	m n o 6
P Q R S 7	p q r s 7
T U V 8	t u v 8
W X Y Z 9	w x y z 9
Space 0	Space 0

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General Functions

Using the 123 (Number) mode

	General	The 123 mode enables you to enter
		numbers in a text message (a telephone
	Functions	number, for example).
		Press the keys corresponding to the required
		digits before manually switching back to the
		appropriate text entry mode. You can quickly
		switch from letters to numbers by pressing
		and holding down the (	) key.

Using the Symbol Mode

Using the Symbol Mode The Symbol Mode enables you to enter various symbols or special characters.

To enter a symbol, press the key. Use the navigation keys to scroll through the symbols and press the corresponding key and then press the [OK] key.

Contacts

You can store phone numbers and their corresponding names in the memory of your SIM card.

In addition, you can store up to 1000 numbers and names in the phone memory.

The SIM card and phone are both used in the same way in the Contacts menu.

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		In-call menu
		Your phone provides a number of control
	In	functions that you can use during a call. To
	-	access these functions during a call, initially
	call
		press the MP3 key to unlock the touch
	menu
		screen and then press the left soft key
		[Options].
		During a call
		The menu displayed on the handset screen
		during a call is different to the default main
		menu displayed when in standby mode, and
		the options are described below.
		Making a second call
		You can get a number you wish to dial from
		the phonebook to make a second call. Press
		the right soft key selecting Contacts. To
		save the dialled number into the phonebook
		during a call, press the right soft key then
		select Add new.
		Switching between two calls
		To switch between two calls, press the left
		soft key then select Swap.
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Answering an incoming call

To answer an incoming call when the handset is ringing, slide open the phone then press the a key. The handset is also able to warn you of an incoming call while you are already on a call. A tone sounds in the earpiece, and the display will show that a second call is waiting.

This feature, known as Call waiting, is only available if your network supports it. For details of how to activate and deactivate it see Call waiting (Menu 9.6.4)

If Call waiting is activated, you can put the first call on hold and answer the second, by pressing or by selecting the left soft key, then Hold & Answer. You can end the current call and answer the waiting call by selecting the Right soft key and then End & Answer.

Rejecting an incoming call

You can reject an incoming call without answering by simply pressing the key.

During a call, you can reject an incoming call by pressing the Right soft key [Menu] key and selecting the Conference/Reject or by pressing the .

Muting the microphone

You can mute the microphone during a call by pressing the [Options] key then selecting Mute on. The handset can be unmuted by selecting Mute off. When the handset is muted, the caller cannot hear you, but you can still hear them.

Switching DTMF tones on during a call

To turn DTMF tones on during a call, press the left soft key, and then select DTMF on. DTMF tones can be turned off the same way. DTMF tones allow your phone to make use of an automated switchboard.

Multiparty or conference calls

The multiparty or conference service provides you with the ability to have a simultaneous conversation with more than one caller, if your network operator supports this feature. A multiparty call can only be set up when you have one active call and one call

	on hold, both calls having been answered.
	Once a multiparty call is set up, calls can be	In
	added, disconnected or separated (that is,	-
		call
	removed from the multiparty call but still
		menu
	connected to you) by the person who set up
	the multiparty call. These options are all
	available from the In-Call menu. The
	maximum callers in a multiparty call are five.
	Once started, you are in control of the
	multiparty call, and only you can add callers
	to the multiparty call.

Making a second call

You can make a second call while currently on a call. Enter the second number and press the a key. When the second call is connected, the first call is automatically placed on hold. You can swap between calls by pressing the left soft key then selecting

Swap.

Setting up a conference call

Place one call on hold and while the active call is on, press the left soft key and then select the Conference/Join all.

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In-call menu

		Putting a conference call on hold
	-In
		Press the left soft key, then select the
	menu call	Conference/Hold all.
		Activate the conference call on
		hold
		Press the left soft key, then select the
		Conference/Join all.
		Adding calls to the conference call
		To add a call to an existing conference call,
		press the left soft key, then select the
		Conference/Join all.
		Displaying callers in a conference
		call
		To scroll through the numbers of the callers
		who make up a conference call on the
		handset screen, use the up/down navigation
		keys.

Taking a private call during a conference call

To have a private call with one caller from a conference call, display the number of the caller you wish to talk to on the screen, then press the left soft key. Select the

Conference/Private to put all the other callers on hold.

Ending a conference call

The currently displayed caller from a conference call can be disconnected by pressing the key. To end a conference call, press the left soft key, then select the

Conference/End multiparty.

After pressing the left soft key, selecting all will end all the active and onhold calls.

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Menu Tree

The following illustration shows the available menu structure and indicates the:

] Number assigned to each menu option.

Tree Menu

	1. Profiles		3. Tools		5. Messages
	1.X.1 Activate		3.1 Favourites		5.1 New message
	1.X.2 Personalise		3.2 Alarm clock		5.2 Inbox
	1.X.3 Rename		3.3Calculator		5.3 Mailbox
			3.4 Unit converter		5.4 Drafts
			3.5 World time		5.5 Outbox
			3.6 SIM-Menu		5.6 Listen to voice mail
					5.7 Info message
					5.8 Templates
	2. Call register		4. Organiser
					5.9 Settings
	2.1 Missed calls		4.1 Contacts
	2.2 Received calls		4.2 Calendar
	2.3 Dialled calls		4.3 Memo

2.4All calls

2.5Delete recent calls

2.6Call charges

2.7GPRS information

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Menu Tree

Tree Menu

6. Multimedia		8. My stuff		9. Settings
6.1 Camera		8.1 Games & apps		9.1 Date & time
6.2 Video camera		8.2 Videos		9.2 Display
6.3 Voice recorder		8.3 Photos		9.3 Power saving
6.4 MP3		8.4 Music		9.4 Language
6.5 Photo album		8.5 Text		9.5 Connectivity
6.6 Video album		8.6 Images		9.6 Calling
6.7 Settings		8.7 Sounds		9.7 Security
		8.8 Others		9.8 Memory status
7. Browser
				9.9 Reset settings
7.1 Home
7.2 Bookmarks
7.3 Go to URL
7.4 Settings

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In Profiles, you can adjust and customise the phone tones for different events, environments, or caller groups.

There are five preset profiles: General, Silent, Vibrate only, Loud and Headset. Each profile can be personalised. Press the left soft key [Menu] and select Profiles using up/down navigation keys.

Activate (Menu 1.X.1)

1.A list of profiles is displayed.

2.In the Profiles list, scroll to the profile you want to activate and press the left soft key d OK key.

3.Then, select Activate.

Personalise (Menu 1.X.2)

Scroll to the desired profile in the Profile list. After pressing the left soft key d or the OK key, select Personalise. The profile setting option opens. Set the option as required.

]Call alert type: Set the alert type for incoming calls.

Profiles
] Ring tone: Select the desired ring tone
from the list.	Profiles
tone.
] Ring volume: Set the volume of the ringing
] Message alert type: Set the alert type for
messages.
] Message tone: Select the alert tone for
messages.
] Keypad tone: Select the desired keypad
tone.

]Keypad volume: Set the volume of keypad tone.

]Slide tone: Allows you to set the slide tone.

]Effect sound volume: Set the volume of effect sound.

]Power on/off volume: Set the volume of the ringing tone when switching the phone on/off.

]Auto answer: This function will be activated only when your phone is connected to the handsfree kit.

•Off: The phone will not answer automatically.

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Profiles

Profiles

•After 5 secs: After 5 seconds, the phone will answer automatically.

•After 10 secs: After 10 seconds, the phone will answer automatically.

Rename (Menu 1.X.3)

You can rename a profile and give it any name you choose to.

Note

v Vibrate only, Silent and Headset profiles cannot be renamed.

1.To change the name of a profile, scroll to the profile in the profile list and after pressing the left soft key d or the OK key, select Rename.

2.Key in the desired name and press the OK key or the left soft key d [OK].

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You can check the record of missed, received, and dialled 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 to this number

] Delete the call from the list

Call register

	Received calls	Menu 2.2
			Call
	This option lets you view the last 10 incoming
	calls. You can also:		register

] 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 to this number

] Delete the call from the list

Dialled 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 to this number

] Delete the call from the list

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Call register

		All calls	Menu 2.4
	Call
		You can view all lists of outgoing or incoming
	register	calls.
		Delete recent calls	Menu 2.5
		Allows you to delete Missed calls and
		Received calls lists. You can delete Dialled
		calls and All calls lists at one time.
		Call charges	Menu 2.6
		Call duration (Menu 2.6.1)

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.

] All calls: Total length of all calls made and incoming calls since the timer was last reset.

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]Received calls: Length of the incoming calls.

] Dialled calls: Length of the outgoing calls.

]Reset all: Allows you to reset the timers of all calls by pressing the left soft key d [Yes].

Call costs (Menu 2.6.2)

Allows you to check the cost of your last call, all calls, remaining and reset the cost. To reset the cost, you need to know your PIN2 code.

Settings (Menu 2.6.3)

(SIM Dependent)

]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.

]Set credit: This network service 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.

]Auto display: This network service allows you to automatically see the cost of your last calls. If set to On, you can see the last cost when the call is released.

GPRS information Menu 2.7

You can check the amount of data transferred over the network through the GPRS information option. In addition, you can also view how much time you are online.

Call duration (Menu 2.7.1)

You can check the duration of Last call and All calls. You can also reset the call timers.

Data volume (Menu 2.7.2)

You can check The Sent, Received or All data volumes and Reset all.

register Call

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