LG MG300d Owner's manual

MG300d USER GUIDE

P/N : MMBB0202514 (1.0)

LG Electronics Inc.

MG300d USERGUIDE

LG Electronics Inc.

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MG300d USER GUIDE

Some of contents in this manual may differ from your phone depending on the

software of the phone or your service provider.

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LIMITED WARRANTY STATEMENT

1. WHAT THIS WARRANTY COVERS:

LG offers you a limited warranty that the enclosed subscriber unit and its enclosed accessories will be free from defects in material

and workmanship, according to the following terms and conditions:

1. The limited warranty for the product extends for ONE (1) year beginning on the date of purchase of the product by the original

end user.

2. The limited warranty extends only to the original end user of the product and is not assignable or transferable to any subsequent

purchaser/end user.

3. This warranty is good only to the original end user of the product during the warranty period as long as it is in Canada.

4. Upon request from LG, the consumer must provide information to reasonably prove the date of purchase.

5. During the applicable warranty period, LG will repair or replace at LG’s sole option, without charge to the original end user, any

defective component part of the phone or accessory.

6. LG may use rebuilt, reconditioned or new parts or components when repairing any product or replace a product with a rebuilt,

reconditioned or new product.

2. WHAT THIS WARRANTY DOES NOT COVER:

1. Defects or damages resulting from use of the product in other than its normal and customary manner.

2. Defects or damages from abnormal use, abnormal conditions, improper storage, exposure to moisture or dampness, unauthorized

modifications, unauthorized connections, unauthorized repair, misuse, neglect, abuse, accident, alteration, improper installation or

other acts which are not the fault of LG, including damage caused by spills of food or liquids.

3. Breakage or damage to antennas unless caused directly by defects in material or workmanship.

4. The fact that the Customer Service Department at LG was not notified by the original end user of the alleged defect or

malfunction of the product, during the warranty period.

5. Products which have had their serial numbers removed or made illegible.

6. Damage resulting from use of non-LG approved accessories.

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7. All plastic surfaces and all other externally exposed parts that are scratched or damaged due to normal customer use.

8. Products serviced by non-authorized persons or companies.

Notes:

1. This limited warranty supersedes all other warranties, expressed or implied either in fact or by operations of law, statutory or

otherwise, including, but not limited to any implied warranty of merchantability or fitness for a particular purpose.

2. Shipping damage is the sole responsibility of the shipping company.

3. EXCLUSION OF LIABILITY:

No other express warranty is applicable to this product.

THE DURATION OF ANY IMPLIED WARRANTIES, INCLUDING THE IMPLIED WARRANTY OF MARKETABILITY, IS LIMITED TO THE

DURATION OF THE EXPRESS WARRANTY HEREIN. LG ELECTRONICS CANADA, INC. SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR THE LOSS OF

THE USE OF THE PRODUCT, INCONVENIENCE, LOSS OR ANY OTHER DAMAGES, DIRECT OR CONSEQUENTIAL, ARISING OUT

OF THE USE OF, OR INABILITY TO USE, THIS PRODUCT OR FOR ANY BREACH OF ANY EXPRESS OR IMPLIED WARRANTY,

INCLUDING THE IMPLIED WARRANTY OF MARKETABILITY APPLICABLE TO THIS PRODUCT.

4. HOW TO GET WARRANTY SERVICE:

Puerto Rico 001 800 510 9564, Rep. Dominicana 00 800 751 5454, Nicaragua 001 800 507 0007, El Salvador 00 800

6309, Costa Rica 1 800 507 5454, Panama 507 800 5454, Guatemala 1 801 422 5454, Ecuador 593 1 800 545454,

Venezuela 58 800 5424477

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MG300d USER GUIDE

- ENGLISH

This manual may differ from the phone

depending on the phone software

version and service provider used.

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

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INTRODUCTION 5

FOR YOUR SAFETY 6

MG300d FEATURES 12

Parts of the phone

Display information 16

GETTING STARTED 18

Installing the SIM card and

battery

Charging the battery 20

Disconnecting the adapter 21

Turning your phone

on and off 22

Access codes

Barring password 23

GENERAL FUNCTIONS 24

Making and answering calls

Contacts 29

In-call menu

Multiparty or conference calls

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MENU TREE 32

SELECTING FUNCTIONS

AND OPTIONS 34

PROFILES 35

Activate

Personalize

Rename 36

CALL REGISTER 37

Missed calls

Received calls

Dialled calls

Delete recent calls 38

Call charges

Call duration

Call costs

Settings

GPRS information 39

Call duration

Data volumes

TOOLS 40

Alarm clock

Bluetooth

Paired devices

Handsfree devices 41

Settings

Calculator

Unit converter

World time 42

Modem

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ORGANIZER 43

Contacts

Search

Add new

Caller groups 44

Speed dial

Settings 45

Copy all

Delete all 46

Information

Calendar 47

Add new

View daily schedules

Delete past

Delete all

Go to date

Set alarm tone

Memo 48

MESSAGES 49

New message

Write text message

Write multimedia message 50

Inbox 52

Outbox 53

Drafts 54

Listen to voice mail

Info message 55

Read

Topics

Templates

Text templates

Multimedia templates 56

My business card

Settings

Text message

Multimedia message 57

Voice mailbox number

Info message 58

Push messages

MULTIMEDIA 59

Camera

Video camera 62

My photos 64

My Videos

MP3 65

MP3 player 66

Playlist 67

Settings

Voice recorder

Record

View list 68

Settings

Camera

Video camera

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SETTINGS 69

Date & Time

Auto update

Date

Time

Phone settings

Display settings

Theme Settings 70

Language

Call settings

Call divert

Answer mode 71

Send my number

Call waiting

Minute minder

Auto redial 72

Security settings

PIN code request

Handset lock

Call barring

Fixed dial number 73

Change codes

Network settings 74

Network selection

Band selection

GPRS setting

Reset settings

Memory status 75

Internal memory

Multimedia memory

SERVICE 76

Internet

Home

Bookmarks 77

Go to URL

Settings

SIM service 79

DOWNLOADS 80

Games & Apps

Profiles 81

Images

Sounds 82

File storage

ACCESSORIES 85

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Congratulations on your purchase of the advanced

and compact MG300d mobile phone, designed to

operate with the latest digital mobile communication

technology.

INTRODUCTION

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This user’s 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’s guide could void your warranty for this

equipment.

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FOR YOUR SAFETY

Please read these simple guidelines. Not following

these guidelines may be dangerous or illegal.

Further detailed information is given in this manual.

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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FOR YOUR SAFETY

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FOR YOUR SAFETY

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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

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 inadequately

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.

Safety Information

Please read and observe the following

information for the safe and proper use of your

phone and to prevent any unanticipated damage.

Also, keep the user’s manual in an accessible

place at all times after reading it.

] Unplug the power cord and charger during a

lightning storm to avoid electric shock or fire.

MPORTANT!

Please read the TIA SAFETY

INFORMATION on page 69 before using your phone.

WARNING!

To reduce the possibility of electric

shock, do not expose your phone to high humidity areas,

such as the bathroom, swimming pool, etc.

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FOR YOUR SAFETY

] Do not use your phone in high explosive areas as

the phone may generate sparks.

] Do not put your phone in a place subject to

excessive dust, and keep the minimum required

distance between the power cord and heat

sources.

] Do not damage the power cord by bending,

twisting, pulling, or subjecting it to heat. Do not

use the plug if it is loose as it may cause fire or

electric shock.

] Hold the power cord plug firmly to plug and

unplug the power cord. Ensure the plug is firmly

connected. If it is not firmly connected, it may

cause excessive heat or fire.

] Do not place a heavy item on the power cord. Do

not allow the power cord to be crimped as it may

cause fire or electric shock.

] Be careful not to let the battery contact metal

conductors such as a necklace or coins. When

shorted, it may cause an explosion.

] Do not disassemble or impact the battery as it

may cause electric shock, short-circuit, and fire.

Store the battery in a place out of reach of

children.

] Using a damaged battery or placing a battery in

your mouth may cause serious injury.

] Charging is displayed on the screen after the

travel adapter is connected. Only if the battery is

totally empty, it takes long time to display

“Charging.”

] Do not place items containing magnetic

components such as a credit card, phone card or

a subway ticket, near your phone. The magnetic

strip can be damaged by the phone.

] Do not hold or let the antenna come in contact

with your body during a call.

] Talking on your phone for a long period of time

may reduce the call quality due to heat

generated during the use of the phone.

] Do not allow excessive vibration or impact to the

phone.

FOR YOUR SAFETY

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] When you do not plan to use the phone for a long

period of time, store it in a safe area with the

power cord unplugged.

FCC RF Exposure Information

In August 1996, the Federal Communications (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.

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 10mm

between the use's body and the back of the

phone.

To comply with FCC RF exposure requirements, a

minimum separation distance of 10mm must be

maintained between the user’s body and the back

of the phone.

WARNING!

Read this information before operating

the phone.

FOR YOUR SAFETY

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FOR YOUR SAFETY

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Third-party belt-clips, holsters, and similar

accessories containing metallic components

should not be used. Body-worn accessories that

cannot maintain 3/4 inch (2 cm) 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.

Vehicle Mounted External Antenna

(optional, if available)

A minimum separation distance of 8 inches (20

cm) 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.

FOR YOUR SAFETY

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FOR YOUR SAFETY

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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.

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PARTS OF THE PHONE

Front view

MG300d FEATURES

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➌

Flash

Note

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Dirt on the camera lens

could affect the image

quality.

Headset jack

➊

• Connect a headset here

Up/down side keys

➋

• When the phone is closed, press

this key to display the current

time on the front screen.

• Controls the volume of keypad

tone in standby mode with the

phone open.

• Controls the earpiece volume

during a phone call.

➎

Front screen

➍

Camera lens

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Right side view Rear view

MG300d FEATURES

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Battery latch

Press this button to remove the

battery cover.

Holes for a

carrying

strap

SIM card

socket

Battery cover

Battery pack

Battery terminals

SIM card terminals

Charger connector/

Cable connector

Camera / MP3 key

You can take pictures with the

phone closed. Press and hold

down this key to activate the

camera mode. Also use this

key to take a shot. Use the front

screen as a viewfinder.

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MG300d FEATURES

Earpiece

➊

Send key

➌

Dials a phone number and answers

incoming calls. You can also

quickly access the latest incoming,

outgoing and missed calls by

pressing the key in standby mode.

➎

End/Power key

Used to end a call or reject a call and

also to go back to standby mode.

Hold this key down to turn the phone

on/off.

Open view

Alphanumeric keys

➍

Enter numbers, letters and some special

characters.

➐

Microphone

Can be muted during a call for privacy.

➏

Special function keys

•

: A long press of this key enters

the international call character

“+”.

•

: While keying in a phone number,

a long press of this key enters a

pause.

MG300d FEATURES

Main screen

➋

Displays phone status icons,

menu items, Web

information, pictures and

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