LG MN270 User Manual [en, es]

LG MN270

Printed in China

P/NO : MFL67226001(1.3)

Copyright ©2012 LG Electronics, Inc. All rights reserved. LG and the LG logo are registered trademarks of LG Group and its related entities. All other trademarks are the property of their respective owners.

Important Safety Precautions

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

WARNING! Violation of the instructions may cause serious injury or death. This product contains chemicals known to the State of California to cause

cancer and birth defects or other reproductive harm. Wash hands after handling

Never use an unapproved battery since this could damage the phone and/or battery and could cause the battery to explode.

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

3. Never store your phone in temperatures less than

-4°F or greater than 122°F.

4. Do not dispose of your battery by fire or with hazardous or flammable materials.

5. 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 deployed, you may be seriously injured.

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

7. Do not use the phone in areas where its use is prohibited. (For example: aircraft)

8. Do not use your device for long periods of time while a part of your body is making direct contact with it. The temperature of the product may increase during normal operation and this may result in harming or burning your skin.

Important Safety Precautions

1. Do not expose the battery charger or adapter to direct sunlight or use it in places with high humidity, such as a bathroom.

2. Do not use harsh chemicals (such as alcohol, benzene, thinners, etc.) or detergents to clean your phone. This could

Important Safety Precautions

cause a fire.

3. Do not drop, strike, or shake your phone severely. It may harm the internal circuit boards of the phone.

4. Do not use your phone in high explosive areas as the phone may generate sparks.

5. 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.

6. Do not place any heavy items on the power cord. Do not allow the power cord to be crimped as it may cause electric shock or fire.

7. Do not handle the phone with wet hands while it is being charged. It may cause an electric shock or seriously damage your phone.

8. Do not disassemble the phone.

1. Do not place or answer calls while charging the phone as it may short-circuit the phone and/or cause electric shock or fire.

2. Do not hold or let the antenna come in contact with your body during a call.

3. Make sure that no sharp-edged items such as animal’s teeth or nails, come into contact with the battery. This could cause a fire.

4. Store the battery out of reach of children.

5. 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 resulting in serious injury or death.

6. Unplug the power cord and charger during lightning storms to avoid electric shock or fire.

7. Only use the batteries and chargers provided by LG. The warranty will not be applied to products provided by other suppliers.

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

9. Your service provider programs one or more emergency phone numbers, such as 911, that you can call under any circumstances, even when your phone is locked. Your phone’s preprogrammed emergency number(s) may not work in all locations, and sometimes an emergency call cannot be placed due to network, environmental, or interference issues.

Important Safety Precautions

Important Safety Precautions 1

Table of Contents 4

Welcome 10

Technical Details 11

FCC RF Exposure Information 13

Table of Contents

Vehicle-Mounted the External Antenna 13

Caution 14

Part 15.19 statement 14

Part 15.21 statement 14

Part 15.105 statement 15

HAC 16

Phone Overview 17

Touch Keys 18

Shortcuts Menu 22

Menus Overview 24

Menu Access 24

Getting Started with Your Phone 28

The Battery 28

Installing the Battery 28

Removing the Battery 28

Charging the Battery 28

How to Install Your microSD Card 29

How to Remove Your microSD Card 30

Battery Charge Level 30

Turning the Phone On and Off 30

Turning the Phone On 30

Turning the Phone Off 30

Signal Strength 31

Screen Icons 31

Correcting Dialing Mistakes 32

Redialing Calls 32

Receiving Calls 32

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Quick Access to Convenient Features 33

Speakerphone Function 33

Call Waiting 33

Caller ID 33

Speed Dialing 34

Entering and Editing Information 35

Text Input 35

Contacts in Your Phone’s Memory 36

The Basics of Storing Contacts Entries 36

Phone Numbers With Pauses 36

Storing a Number with Pauses 37

Adding a Pause to an Existing Number 37

Searching Your Phone’s Memory 37

Accessing Options 38

Making a Call From Your Phone’s Memory 39

Using Phone Menus 40

Call History 40

1. Missed Calls 40

2. Received Calls 40

3. Dialed Calls 41

4. All Calls 41

5. Call Timer 41

6. Data Counter 42

Contacts 42

1. New Contact 42

2. Contact List 43

3. Groups 43

4. Metro411 44

5. Speed Dials 44

6. My vCard 45

Messages 45

1. New Text Message 45

2. New Picture Message 48

3. Email 49

4. IM 49

5. Inbox 49

6. Outbox 51

7. Drafts 52

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8. Web Alerts 53

9. Voicemail 53

10. Templates 53

11. Delete All 53

12. Message Settings 54

13. Message Counter 56

@metro App Store 56

Metro WEB 57

Table of Contents

Music Player 57

1. Last Played Song 58

2. All Songs 58

3. Artists 58

4. Albums 59

5. My Playlists 59

6. Genres59

7. Settings 60

4.7.1 Repeat 60

4.7.2 Shuffle 60

Calendar 60

Camera 61

Multimedia 61

1. Take Photos 61

2. Record Voice 62

3. Images63

4. Ringtones 63

Alarm 64

Tools 64

1. Voice Command 64

1.1 Call <Name or Number> 64

1.2 Send Msg to <Name or Number or Group> 65

1.3 Check <Item> 65

1.4 Contacts <Name> 65

1.5 Play65

1.6 Help 65

2. Calculator 66

3. EZ Tip Calculator 66

4. World Clock 67

5. Unit Converter 67

6. Drawing Panel 68

7. Stopwatch 68

8. Notepad 69

Settings 70

1. Sounds Settings 70

1.1 Master Volume 70

1.2 Call Sounds 70

1.3 Alert Sounds 70

1.4 Button Sounds 70

1.5 Service Alerts 71

1.6 Power On/Off 71

2. Display Settings 71

2.1 Banner 71

2.2 Display Backlight 72

2.3 Keypad Backlight 72

2.4 Wallpaper 72

2.5 Charging Screen 73

2.6 Themes 73

2.7 Font Settings 73

2.8 Dial Font Size 73

2.9 Clock Format 74

2.0 Name Match for Dialing 74

3. Call Settings 74

3.1 Answer Options 74

3.2 Auto Retry 75

3.3 TTY Mode 75

4. Touch Settings 76

4.1 Auto Touch Lock 76

4.2 Vibrate Type 76

4.3 Vibrate Level 76

4.4 Tone Type 76

4.5 Calibration 76

5. Phone Settings 77

5.1 Airplane Mode 77

5.2 Language(Idioma) 77

5.3 Location 78

5.4 Security 78

5.4.1 Change Lock Code 78

5.4.2 Restrictions 79

5.4.3 Emergency Numbers 79

5.4.4 Auto Device Lock 80

5.4.5 Reset Default 80

5.4.6 Master Clear 81

5.5 System Select 81

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5.6 NAM Select 82

6. Bluetooth 82

6.1 Power 83

6.2 Add New 83

6.3 Paired Devices 84

6.4 Settings 84

6.4.1 My Device Info 84

6.4.2 Discovery Mode 85

6.4.3 Supported Profiles 85

7. USB Mass Storage 85

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8. Memory 85

9. Phone Info 86

9.1 My Number 86

9.2 MEID 86

9.3 Icon Glossary 87

9.4 SW/HW Version 87

9.5 Serving System 87

Troubleshooting 88

Safety 90

TIA Safety Information 90

Exposure to Radio Frequency Signal 90

Antenna Care 91

Phone Operation 91

Tips on Efficient Operation 91

Driving 91

Electronic Devices 91

Pacemakers 92

Persons with pacemakers: 92

Hearing Aids 92

Other Medical Devices 92

Health Care Facilities 93

Vehicles 93

Posted Facilities 93

Aircraft 93

Blasting Areas 93

Potentially Explosive Atmosphere 93

For Vehicles Equipped with an Air Bag 94

Battery Information and Care 94

Safety Information 95

Charger and Adapter Safety 97

Battery Information and Care 97

Explosion, Shock, and Fire Hazards 98

General Notice 98

Warning! Important safety information 100

Avoiding hearing damage 100

Using your phone safely 10 1

Using headsets safely 101

FDA Consumer Update 101 10 Driver Safety Tips 112 Consumer Information

on SAR 115 FCC Hearing-Aid Compatibility

(HAC) Regulations for Wireless Devices 118

Accessories 12 2

Limited Warranty Statement 123

Index 127

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Welcome

Thank you for choosing the

LG BEACON

designed to operate with the latest digital mobile communication technology, Code Division Multiple Access (CDMA). Along with the many advanced features of the CDMA system, this compact phone offers:

Music playing capability.

microSD™card slot.

Significantly enhanced voice

Welcome

clarity

Slim and sleek design with internal antenna.

Large, easy-to-read, backlit LCD with status icons.

Messages, voicemail, and caller ID.

7 exterior keys, QWERTY keypad, and touchscreen.

Speakerphone feature.

cellular phone

1.3 megapixel camera

Menu-driven interface with prompts for easy operation and configuration.

Any key answer, auto with handsfree answer, auto retry, and speed dialing with 99 memory locations.

Bilingual (English and Spanish) capabilities.

Bluetooth®wireless technology.

Note

The Bluetooth®word mark and logos are owned by the Bluetooth SIG, Inc. and any use of such marks by LG Electronics is under license. Other trademarks and trade names are those of their respective owners.

Technical Details

Important Information

This user’s guide provides important information on the use and operation of your phone. Please read all the information carefully prior to using the phone for the best performance and to prevent any damage to or misuse of the phone. Any unapproved changes or modifications will void your warranty.

Technical Details

The

LG BEACON

digital phone that operates on both Code Division Multiple Access (CDMA) frequencies: Cellular services at 800 MHz and Personal Communication Services (PCS) at 1.9 GHz.

CDMA technology uses a feature called DSSS (Direct Sequence Spread Spectrum) that enables

is an all

the phone to keep communication from being crossed and to use one frequency channel by multiple users in the same specific area. This results in a 10-fold capacity increase when compared with analog mode. In addition, features such as soft / softer handoff, hard handoff, and dynamic RF power control technologies combine to reduce call interruptions.

The Cellular and PCS CDMA networks consist of MSO (Mobile Switching Office), BSC (Base Station Controller), BTS (Base Station Transmission System), and MS (Mobile Station).

* TSB-74: Protocol between an

IS-95A system and ANSI JSTD-008

Technical Details

Its battery life is twice as long as IS-95. High-speed data transmission is also possible.

The following table lists some major CDMA standards.

Technical Details

CDMA Standard

Basic Air Interface

Network

Service

Designator

TIA/EIA-95A TSB-74 ANSI J-STD-008 TIA/EIA-IS2000

TIA/EIA/IS-634 TIA/EIA/IS/651 TIA/EIA/IS-41-C TIA/EIA/IS-124

TIA/EIA/IS-96-B TIA/EIA/IS-637 TIA/EIA/IS-657 IS-801 TIA/EIA/IS-707-A

Description

CDMA Dual-Mode Air Interface

14.4kbps radio link protocol and interband operations IS-95 adapted for PCS frequency band CDMA2000 1xRTT Air Interface

MAS-BS PCSC-RS Intersystem operations Non-signaling data comm.

Speech CODEC Short Message Service Packet Data Position Determination Service (gpsOne) High Speed Packet Data

FCC RF Exposure Information

WARNING! Read this information before operating the phone.

In August 1996, the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) of the United States, with its action in Report and Order FCC 96-326, adopted an updated safety standard for human exposure to Radio Frequency (RF) electromagnetic energy emitted by FCC regulated transmitters. Those guidelines are consistent with the safety standard previously set by both U.S. and international standards bodies. The design of this phone complies with the FCC guidelines and these international standards.

Vehicle-Mounted the External Antenna

(Optional, if available.)

To satisfy FCC RF exposure requirements, keep 8 inches (20 cm) between the user / bystander and vehicle-mounted the external antenna. For more information about RF exposure, visit the FCC website at www.fcc.gov.

Technical Details

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

Technical Details

the skin a minor burn may result. Contact your local dealer for a replacement antenna.

Part 15.19 statement

This device and its accessories comply with part15 of FCC rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions:

(1) This device & its accessories

may not cause harmful interference.

(2) This device & its accessories

must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.

Part 15.21 statement

Changes 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.

Technical Details

HAC

This phone has been tested and rated for use with hearing aids for some of the wireless technologies that it uses.

However, there may be some newer wireless technologies used in this phone that have not been tested yet for use with hearing aids.

Technical Details

It is important to try the different features of this phone thoroughly and in different locations, using your hearing aid or cochlear implant, to determine if you hear any interfering noise.

Consult your service provider or the manufacturer of this phone for information on hearing aid compatibility.

If you have questions about return or exchange policies, consult your service provider or phone retailer.

Phone Overview

1.Earpiece Lets you hear the caller.

2. Slide Slide open to access the QWERTY

keyboard.

3.LCD Screen Displays incoming calls,

messages and status icons as well as a wide variety of content you select to view.

4.SEND Key Use to place or answer calls.

You can also press to access your Call History.

5.Earphone Jack Allows the use of a headset to hear caller's voice.

6.Clear/Speakerphone Key

spaces or characters with a quick press. To delete entire words, press and hold this key. This key will also allow you to back out of menus, one level at a time. Press and hold from the standby screen to enable/disable the Speakerphone.

7. PWR/END Key Use to end a call. Also

returns you to the Homescreen.

8. Microphone Allows other callers to hear

you clearly when you are speaking to them.

9. QWERTY Keyboard Use to enter

numbers and characters and select menu items.

10.

Camera Lens

it clean for optimal photo quality.

Deletes single

Use to take photos. Keep

Phone Overview

1.Accessory/Charger Port Connects the phone to the battery charger or other compatible accessories.

2.Volume Keys Use to adjust the Master

Volume from the Homescreen and the Earpiece volume during a call.

3.Lock/Unlock Key Use to lock and

unlock the phone.

4.microSDTMSlot Accommodates optional

cards.

microSD

5.Camera Key Use for quick access to

Multimedia functions. Press and hold to open the Camera.

Touch Keys

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1. For optimal performance, make sure your hands are clean and dry. Remove any moisture from the surface of your hands. Don't use in a humid environment.

2. The Touch Key sensors are

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sensitive to your light touch. You don't need to press them forcefully to use them. Protect your phone from severe impact and can cause the Touch Key sensors to become damaged from harsh use.

3. Use the tip of your finger to touch the Touch Key. If you touch off-center, it may activate the nearby function instead.

4. The touch feedback level can be adjusted to your preference.

5. When the LCD screen is off, the Touch Keys are deactivated. Press the Lock/ Unlock Key ( ) to turn on the touchscreen and access the Touch Keys.

6. The Screen Lock feature protects against accidental key presses during phone calls.

7. Keep metal and other conductive material away from the surface of the Touch Keys. Contact may cause electronic interference.

WARNING

Do not put heavy objects on the touchscreen.

Be careful when sitting. Sitting on your phone can cause damage to the touchscreen.

Do not drag or scratch your phone with any sharp materials.

Do not keep your phone in extreme conditions (places that are too humid, hot, or cold).

Keep chemicals away from your phone because they may change the cosmetic or functional features of your phone.

Phone Overview

The touchscreen is a great way to interact with the software. Take a little time to become accustomed to using it. If it doesn’t react as you expect, adjust the touchscreen calibration.

TIP

Keep in mind that the smaller the text appears on the screen, the smaller the area of touch activation. Try zooming the screen in, if available, to increase the touch area.

Homescreens

Customize your touchscreen to have instant access to features you want to keep as close as a single finger touch.

Phone Overview

LG BEACON

The

has three Homescreens for quick, direct access to

several frequently used device features.

Main:

Displays your Clock and/or Date, Shortcut or the Calendar.

Customize your preferences through the Display Settings menu.

Contact:

Add up to 11 contacts and groups then make calls or send

and review messages from Homescreen.

Messages:

Shows all messages sent to or received from your contacts

grouped by time.

LG BEACON

’s

Main Messages

1.Call Displays the Dialing touchpad.

2.Message Displays the Messages menu.

3.Menu Displays the Main Menu.

4.Contacts Displays your Contact List.

5.MetroPCS Featured Apps Displays preloaded MetroPCS apps.

Contact

Phone Overview

Shortcuts Menu

The Shortcuts Menu allows instant access to menus and phone features with the quick touch of your fingertip. To use the Shortcuts Menu:

1. Unlock the touch screen by touching and holding on the screen.

Phone Overview

2. Touch the icon on the Homescreen.

3. To close the Shortcuts Menu, press the

PWR/End Key

Shortcuts Menu

Clear Key

or the

Touch Keys

Messages: Displays the

Messages menu.

Menu: Displays the Main Menu.

Phone: Displays the Dialpad so you

can make a call. Dial manually using the numeric keys or easily from your Recent Calls, Contacts, or Voice Dial.

When you touch the

Phone Touch Key

displayed:

Touch and hold this key to

call your voicemail box.

Touch and hold this key to toggle your phone between Vibrate Mode and Normal Mode.

Touch this key to dial using

Voice Command.

Touch this key to view

the recent call history.

Contact list:

Displays your Contact List.

MetroPCS Featured Apps:

Displays preloaded MetroPCS apps.

the following Dialpad is

Touch this key to delete digits entered one by one. Hold down to delete the entire entry.

Touch this key to display your Contact List to view or call a Contact.

Phone Overview

Menus Overview

Menu Access

Touch to access the phone's main menu. To access the main menu, first unlock the phone by pressing the Lock/Unlock Key on the right side of your phone. To return to the Homescreen, press the Clear/Speakerphone Key .

Menus Overview

Call History

1. Missed Calls

2. Received Calls

3. Dialed Calls

4. All Calls

5. Call Timer

6. Data Counter

Contacts

1. New Contact

2. Contact List

3. Groups

4. Metro411

5. Speed Dials

6. My vCard

Messages

1. New Text Message

2. New Picture Message

3. Email

4. IM

5. Inbox

6. Outbox

7. Drafts

8. Web Alerts

9. Voicemail

10. Templates

11. Delete All

1. Delete Inbox

2. Delete Outbox

3. Delete Drafts

4. Delete All Messages

12. Message Settings

1. Reply Settings

2. Messages View

3. Entry Mode

4. Auto Save

5. Auto Delete

6. Auto View

7. Auto Play

8. Auto Receive

9. Voicemail #

10. Callback #

11. Signature

12. Delivery Receipt

13. Message Counter

@metro App Store

MetroWEB

Music Player

Last Played Song

2. All Songs

3. Artists

4. Albums

5. My Playlists

6. Genres

7. Settings

Calendar

Camera

Mutimedia

1. Take Photos

2. Record Voice

3. Images

4. Ringtones

Alarm

Tools

1. Voice Command

2. Calculator

3. Ez Tip Calculator

4. World Clock

5. Unit Converter

1. Currency

2. Area

3. Length

4. Mass

5. Temperature

6. Volume

7. Velocity

6. Drawing Panel

7. Stopwatch

8. Notepad

Menus Overview

Settings

1. Sounds Settings

Menus Overview

1. Master Volume

2. Call Sounds

1. Call Ringtone

2. Call Vibrate

3. Caller ID Readout

4. Roaming

3. Alert Sounds

1. Text Message

2. Picture Message

3. Voicemail

4. Emergency Tone

5. Missed Call

4. Button Sounds

5. Service Alerts

1. Minute Beep

2. Call Connect

3. Roam Alert

6. Power On/Off

2. Display Settings

1. Banner

2. Display Backlight

3. Keypad Backlight

4. Wallpaper

5. Charging Screen

6. Themes

7. Font Settings

8. Dial Font Size

9. Clock Format

0. Name Match for Dialing

3. Call Settings

1. Answer Options

2. Auto Retry

3. TTY Mode

4. Touch Settings

1. Auto Touch Lock

2. Vibrate Type

3. Vibrate Level

4. Tone Type

5. Calibration

5. Phone Settings

1. Airplane Mode

2. Language (Idioma)

3. Location

4. Security

1. Change Lock

Code

2. Restrictions

3. Emergency

Numbers

4. Auto Device

Lock

5. Reset Default

6. Master Clear

5. System Select

6. NAM Select

6. Bluetooth

7. USB Mass Storage

8. Memory

1. Phone Memory

2. Card Memory

3. Save Options

1. Images

2. Ringtones

9. Phone Info

1. My Number

2. MEID

3. Icon Glossary

4. SW/HW Version

5. Serving System

Menus Overview

Getting Started with Your Phone

The Battery

Note

It is important to fully charge the battery before initial use of the phone.

Getting Start ed with Your Phone

The phone comes with a rechargeable battery. The battery charge level is shown at the top right corner of the LCD screen.

Installing the Battery

1. Press down on the battery cover and slide downwards. Then lift it off to remove it.

2. Align the battery contacts with the phone terminals at the top of the battery compartment.

3. Gently push down on the battery until it clicks into place.

4. Align the battery cover with the battery compartment and gently press down on it, then slide the battery cover upwards until it clicks.

Removing the Battery

1. Turn the power off and remove the battery cover.

2. Use the fingernail cutout near the bottom of the battery to lift it out of the battery compartment.

Charging the Battery

Your

LG BEACON

comes with a Wall/USB adapter and a USB cable which connect together to charge your phone. To charge your phone:

Note

Please use only an approved charging accessory to charge your LG phone. Improper handling of the Accessory/Charger Port, as well as the use of an incompatible charger, may cause damage to your phone and void the warranty.

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