LG Electronics USA D300G Users Manual

NOTE: The icons location in the status bar may differ according to the function or service.

On-screen keyboard

You can enter text using the on-screen keyboard. The on-screen keyboard appears automatically on the screen when you need to enter text. To manually display the keyboard, simply touch a text field where you want to enter text.

Using the keypad & entering text

Tap once to capitalize the next letter you type. Double-tap for all caps.

Tap to switch to the numbers and symbols keyboard. You can then touch to find more.

Tap to enter a space.

Tap to create a new line in the message field. Tap to delete the previous character.

Long Press on key to open special characters.

Connecting to Networks and Devices

Wi-Fi

With Wi-Fi, you can use high-speed Internet access within the coverage of the wireless access point (AP). Enjoy wireless Internet using Wi-Fi, without extra charges.

Connecting to Wi-Fi networks

To use Wi-Fi on your phone, you need to access a wireless access point or 'hotspot'. Some access points are open and you can simply connect to them. Others are hidden or use security features, you must configure your phone to be able to connect to them.

Turn off Wi-Fi when you're not using it to extend the life of your battery.

NOTE: If you are out of the Wi-Fi zone or have set Wi-Fi to OFF, additional charges may be applied by your mobile operator for mobile data use.

Turning Wi-Fi on and connecting to a Wi-Fi network

1Touch Settings > Wi-Fi from the Network & Connectivity.

2Set Wi-Fi to on and start scanning for available Wi-Fi networks.

3Tap the Wi-Fi menu again to see a list of active and in-range Wi-Fi networks.

•Secured networks are indicated by a lock icon.

4Touch a network to connect to it.

•If the network is secured, you are prompted to enter a password. (Ask your network administrator for details)

5The status bar displays icons that indicate Wi-Fi status.

Bluetooth

You can use Bluetooth to send data by running a corresponding application, but not from the Bluetooth menu as on most other mobile phones.

NOTE:

•LG is not responsible for the loss, interception or misuse of data sent or received via the Bluetooth wireless feature.

•Always ensure that you share and receive data with devices that are trusted and properly secured. If there are obstacles between the devices, the operating distance may be reduced.

•Some devices, especially those that are not tested or approved by Bluetooth SIG, may be incompatible with your device.

•When the Bluetooth headset is connected, the music doesn't come out. Because LG-D300g doesn't support A2DP.

Turning on Bluetooth and pairing up your phone with a Bluetooth device

You must pair your device with another device before you connect to it.

1Touch Settings > Bluetooth to on from the Network & Connectivity.

2Tap the Bluetooth menu again. You will see the option to make your phone visible and option to search devices. Now tap Search for devices to view the devices in the Bluetooth Range.

3Choose the device you want to pair with from the list.

Once the paring is successful, your device will connect to the other device.

NOTE: Some devices, especially headsets or hands-free car kits, may have a fixed Bluetooth PIN, such as 0000. If the other device has a PIN, you will be asked to enter it.

Connecting to Networks and Devices

Send data using the Bluetooth wireless feature

1Open the appropriate application and select the file or item you want to share.

2Select the option for sending data via Bluetooth.

NOTE: The method for selecting an option may vary by data type.

3 Search for and pair with a Bluetooth-enabled device.

Receive data using the Bluetooth wireless feature

1Touch Settings > Bluetooth to on and touch Visible to all to be visible on other devices.

2Select Transfer to confirm that you are willing to receive data from the device.

Sharing your phone's data connection

USB tethering and Wi-Fi hotspot are great features when there are no wireless connections available. You can share your phone's mobile data connection with a single computer via a USB cable (USB tethering). You can also share your phone's data connection with more than one device at a time by turning your phone into a Wi-Fi hotspot.

When your phone is sharing its data connection, an icon appears in the status bar and as an ongoing notification in the notifications drawer.

To change Wi-Fi hotspot settings

1Touch Settings > Internet sharing from the Network & Connectivity > choose options that you want to adjust.

To rename or secure your hotspot

You can change the name of your phone's Wi-Fi network name (SSID) and secure its Wi-Fi network.

1On the Home screen, touch Settings.

2Touch Internet sharing from the Network & Connectivity.

3Ensure that Wi-Fi hotspot is unchecked.

4Touch Hotspot settings.

•You can change the Network SSID (name) that other computers see when scanning for Wi-Fi networks.

•You can also touch the Security menu to configure the network with password.

5Touch OK.

ATTENTION! If you set the security option as Open, you cannot prevent unauthorised usage of online services by other people and additional charges may be incurred. To avoid unauthorized usage, you are advised to keep the security option active.

PC connections with a USB cable

Learn to connect your device to a PC with a USB cable in USB connection modes.

1Connect your phone to a PC using a USB cable.

2Touch Settings > Enable USB storage from Storage.

3You can now view the mass storage content on your PC and transfer the files.

Calls

Making a call

1Touch to open the keypad.

2Enter the number using the keypad. To delete a digit, touch the .

3Touch to make a call.

4To end a call, touch the End icon .

TIP! To enter “+” to make international calls, touch and hold .

Calling your contacts

1Touch to open your contacts.

2Scroll through the contact list or enter the first few letters of the contact you want to call by touching Search.

3In the list, touch to make the call.

Answering and rejecting a call

When you receive a call in Lock state, touch the to answer the call. Touch the to reject the call.

Adjusting the in-call volume

To adjust the in-call volume during a call, use the Volume up and down keys on the lefthand side of the phone.

Viewing your call logs

On the Home screen, touch and choose the Call log tab . View a complete list of all dialled, received and missed calls.

TIP!

•Touch , then touch Select All to select all the recorded items. And touch Delete to delete all items.

Call settings

You can configure phone call settings such as call forwarding, as well as other special features offered by your carrier.

1On the Home screen, touch Settings .

2Tap Call Settings from the Network & Connectivity and choose the options that you wish to adjust.

Contacts

Searching for a contact

On the Home screen

1Touch to open your contacts.

2Touch Search and enter the contact name using the keyboard.

Adding a new contact

1Touch , enter the new contact's number, then touch > Create new contact.

2If you want to add a picture to the new contact, touch the Add Picture. Choose from Gallery or Camera.

3Select the contact type by touching .

4Touch a category of contact information and enter the details about your contact.

5Touch Done.

Favorite contacts

You can classify frequently called contacts as favorites.

Adding a contact to your favorites

1Touch to open your contacts.

2Touch a contact to view its details.

3Touch the star to the bottom. The star will turn black color.

Removing a contact from your favorites list

1Touch to open your contacts.

2Touch the tab, and choose a contact to view its details.

3Touch the black color star to the bottom. The star turns white color and the contact is removed from your favorites.

Messaging

Your phone combines SMS and MMS into one intuitive, easy-to-use menu.

Sending a message

1Touch on the Home screen and touch to open a new message.

2Enter a contact name or contact number in the To field. As you enter the contact name, matching contacts will appear. You can touch a suggested recipient. You can add more than one contact.

NOTE: You will be charged for a text message for every person you send the message to.

3 Touch the 'Message' field and begin composing your message.

TIP! You can touch the icon to attach the file you want to share to your message.

4Touch Send to send your message.

5Responses will appear on the screen. As you view and send additional messages, a message thread is created.

WARNING

•The 160-character limit may vary from country to country, depending on the language and how the SMS is coded.

•If an image, video or audio file is added to an SMS message, it is automatically converted into an MMS message and you are charged accordingly.

Threaded box

Unread messages (SMS, MMS) are located on the top.

And the others exchanged with another party can be displayed in chronological order so that you can conveniently see an overview of your conversation.

E-Mail

You can use the E-mail application to read emails from services like Gmail. The E-mail application supports the following account types: IMAP or ActiveSync.

Your service provider or system administrator can provide you with the account settings you need.

Managing an email account

The first time you open the E-Mail application, a set-up wizard opens to help you to set up an email account.

After the initial set-up, E-mail displays the contents of your inbox. If you have added more than one account, you can switch among accounts.

To add another email account

• Touch E-Mail > Touch > Touch > Add account.

To delete an email account

•Touch E-Mail > Touch > Touch and touch the account you want to delete >

Delete account > Delete.

Composing and sending email

To compose and send a message

1While in the E-Mail application, touch the .

2Enter an address for the message's intended recipient. As you enter text, matching addresses will be proposed from your Contacts. Separate multiple addresses using semicolons.

3Touch the Cc/Bcc field to add a Cc/Bcc and Touch to attach files, if required.

4Enter the text of the message.

5Touch .

If you aren't connected to a network, for example, if you're working in airplane mode, the messages that you send will be stored in your Outbox folder until you connect to a network again.