LG300G User Guide
Ta ble of Contents For Your Safety..................................... 6 Your Phone......................................... 11 Entering Text..................................................22 Phone Components...................................... 11 In-Call Menu .......................................25 Your Phone’s Features.................................. 12 During a Call ..................................................25 Display Information .....................................
Airtime Display ..............................................31 Templates .......................................................40 Serial Number................................................31 Text Templates ..............................................................40 SIM Serial Number ........................................31 Code Entry Mode...........................................32 Message Settings ..........................................40 Text Message .................................
Notepad..........................................................46 Set Time ...........................................................................49 Calculator.......................................................46 Time Format...................................................................49 Tip Calculator.................................................46 Auto Update ..................................................................49 World Clock ...........................................
Flight Mode ....................................................54 Check Memory...............................................55 Handset Information.....................................55 Reset ...............................................................55 Q & A ....................................................56 Accessories..........................................58 Safety Guidelines ...............................59 Glossary...............................................
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.
For Your Safety ] Never place your phone in a ] Do not use the phone in areas where microwave oven as it will cause the battery to explode. its use is prohibited. (For example: aircraft). ] Do not dispose of your battery by fire ] Do not expose the battery charger or 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.
For Your Safety ] 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 o seriously damage your phone. ] Do not disassemble the phone. ] Do not place or answer calls while charging the phone as it may shortcircuit the phone and/or cause electric shock or fire. ] Only use the batteries, antennas, and chargers provided by LG.
For Your Safety 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 bodyworn operations with the back of the phone kept 0.
For Your Safety 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.
Your Phone Phone Components 1. Earpiece 6. Display screen 5:38PM Menu Jan 01 Messages 7. Navigation key 8. Right soft key 2. Left soft key 3. Send key 9. End / Power key 4. Alphanumeric keys 5.
Your Phone Your Phone’s Features 1. Earpiece 2,8. Left soft key/Right soft key: Each of these keys performs the functions indicated by the text on the display immediately above them. 3. Send key: You can dial a phone number and answer incoming calls. Press this key in standby mode to quickly access the most recent incoming, outgoing and missed calls. 4. Alphanumeric keys: These keys are used to dial a number in standby mode and to enter numbers or characters in edit mode. 5.
Your Phone Display Information Icon area Speakerphone Text and graphic area 5:38PM Menu Jan 01 Messages Soft key indications www.lgmobile.com Area Backlight A backlight illuminates the display and the keypad. When you press any key, the backlight turns on. It turns off if no key is pressed within a given period of time, depending on the Backlight Timer menu option. To specify the length of time the backlight is active, set the Backlight Timer menu option (Menu 9.2.3).
Your Phone On-Screen Icons The table below describes various display indicators or icons that appear on the phone’s display screen. Icon Description Indicates the strength of the network signal. Indicates that GPRS service is available. Indicates the status of the battery charge. Indicates a call is in progress. Indicates the alarm has been set and is on. Indicates the Schedule function. Indicates the receipt of a message. Indicates the receipt of a voicemail. Indicates Ring has been set for alert.
Getting Started Installing the SIM When you subscribe to a cellular network, you are provided with a plug-in SIM loaded with your subscription details, such as your PIN, any optional services available and many others. 3. Slide the SIM into the SIM socket so that it locks the card into place. Make sure that the notched corner is top left and the gold contacts of the card face into the phone.
Getting Started 4. To insert the battery, align the golden contacts of the battery with the corresponding connectors on the battery compartment. Press down on the opposite end of the battery until it snaps into place. 90 LG 0mAh IP-43 0A This Side Up Lit Bat hium tery Ion 3.7V 5. Attach the back cover by sliding up into position until it clicks. Charging the Battery The use of unauthorized accessories could damage your phone and void your warranty.
Getting Started 3. When a phone has been charged fully, disconnect the travel charger from the phone by pulling the connector out. Turning Your Phone On and Off 1. Hold down the [END] key until the phone switches on. 2. If the phone asks for a PIN, enter the PIN and the key. n Notice The phone searches for your network and after finding it goes to the idle screen as illustrated below. From the idle screen, you can make or receive a call.
Getting Started Access Codes You can use the access codes described in this section to avoid unauthorized use of your phone. The access codes can be changed by using the Change Codes feature (Menu 9.5.4). Security code (4 digits) The security code protects the unauthorized use of your phone. The default security code is set to ‘0000’ and the security code is required to delete all phone entries and to activate the Restore Factory Settings menu.
Selecting Functions and Options Your phone offers a set of functions that allow you to customize the phone. These functions are arranged in menus and sub-menus, accessed via the two soft keys marked the left soft key and the right soft key. Each menu and sub-menu allows you to view and alter the settings of a particular function. The soft key functions vary depending on the mode of the phone. The label on the bottom of the display screen immediately above the soft keys indicates the current function.
Genera l Functions Making a Call Making International Calls 1. Make sure your phone is powered on. 1. Press and hold the key and the international access character ‘+’ will appear. 2. Enter a phone number including the area code. To edit a number on the display screen, simply press the key to erase one digit at a time. ] Press and hold the key to erase the entire number. 3. Press the number. [SEND] key to call the 4. When finished, press the key. [END] Making a Call by Send Key 2.
Genera l Functions Adjusting the Volume Vibrate Mode (Quick) During a call, if you want to adjust the earpiece volume, use the up/down navigation key of the phone. Vibrate Mode can be activated by pressing and holding down the [Star] key. Signal Strength 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 if stored in your Address Book) is displayed.
Genera l Functions Entering Text 123 Mode (Numbers Mode) You can enter alphanumeric characters by using the phone’s keypad. For example, storing names in the Address Book, writing a message, or creating scheduling events in the calendar all require entering text. Type numbers using one keystroke per number. To change to 123 mode in a text entry field, press key until 123 mode is displayed. The following text input methods are available in the phone.
Genera l Functions As new letters are added, the word changes to reflect the most likely candidate from the dictionary. different T9 language such as English, Spanish and French by pressing and 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. Using the ABC Mode ] The word changes as letters are typed - ignore what’s on the screen until the word is typed completely.
Genera l Functions Key 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 0 Characters in Display Order Upper Case Lower Case ., - ?!'@:1 ., - ?!'@:1 ABC2 abc2 DEF3 def3 GHI4 ghi4 JKL5 jkl5 MNO6 mno6 PQRS7 pqrs7 TUV8 tuv8 WXYZ9 wxyz9 Space Key, Space Key, 0 (Long press) 0 (Long press) Using the 123 (Numbers) Mode The 123 Mode enables you to enter numbers in a text message (a telephone number, for example) more quickly. Press the keys corresponding to the required digits before manually switching back to the appropriate text entry mode.
In-Ca ll Menu Your phone provides a number of control functions that you can use during a call. To access these functions during a call, press the right soft key [Options]. 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. During a Call If Call Waiting is on, you can put the first call on hold and answer the second call, by pressing the [SEND] key.
Speaker On. The speakerphone indicator [ ] will display on the display screen. The loudspeaker is automatically deactivated when you end the call. started, you are in control of the conference call, and only you can add calls to the conference call. n Warning You can make a second call while currently on a call simply by entering the second number and pressing the [SEND] key. When the second call is connected, the first call is automatically placed on hold.
