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USER GUIDE
LG 490
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LG 490 USER GUIDE
Please read this manual carefully before operating your
mobile phone. Retain it for future reference.
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P/N : MMBB0202101 1.0 W
FRANÇAIS
LG 490 Guide d'Utilisation
Veuillez lire attentivement ce manuel avant d'utiliser votre téléphone
portable. Maintenez-le pour la référence future.
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CX490 cover.qxd 7/11/06 8:11 PM Page 2 Copyright ©2006 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.
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IMPORTANT SAFETY PRECAUTIONS CX490_Eng_Telus.qxd 7/27/06 5:11 PM Page 1 IMPORTANT SAFETY PRECAUTIONS Read these simple guidelines. 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. 1. 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 caus
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IMPORTANT SAFETY PRECAUTIONS CX490_Eng_Telus.qxd 7/27/06 5:11 PM Page 2 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 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 hi
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IMPORTANT SAFETY PRECAUTIONS CX490_Eng_Telus.qxd 7/27/06 5:11 PM Page 3 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 sw
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TABLE OF CONTENTS CX490_Eng_Telus.qxd 7/27/06 5:11 PM Page 4 TABLE OF CONTENTS Vehicle-Mounted External Antenna 1 1 Turning the Phone On 17 IMPORTANT SAFETY PRECAUTIONS 1 Turning the Phone Off 17 Caution 1 1 Signal Strength 17 TABLE OF CONTENTS 4 Phone Overview 12 Screen Icons 18 Making Calls 19 Welcome 9 Menus Overview 14 Correcting Dialing Mistakes 19 Important Information 9 Redialing Calls 19 Getting Started with Your FCC Part 15 Class B Compliance 9 Phone 16 Receiving Calls 19 Industry Ca
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TABLE OF CONTENTS CX490_Eng_Telus.qxd 7/27/06 5:11 PM Page 5 Volume Quick Adjustment 20 5. Voice Dials 24 2. Text and Multimedia 29 1. Send New 29 Call Waiting 21 6. Erase All Contacts 24 2. Inbox 30 Caller ID 21 Call History 25 3. Outbox 31 Speed Dialing 21 Access and Options 25 4. Templates 31 1. All Calls 25 5. Drafts 32 Using Phone Menus 22 6. Saved 32 2. Incoming Calls 26 Menu Access 22 7. Erase Messages 33 3. Outgoing Calls 26 8. Settings 33 Contacts 22 4. Missed Calls 26 9. Memory Info
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TABLE OF CONTENTS CX490_Eng_Telus.qxd 7/27/06 5:11 PM Page 6 TABLE OF CONTENTS Wireless Web 35 Games 41 Settings 45 Access and Options 35 Access and Options 41 Access and Options 45 1. Sound 46 Media 37 Tools & Apps 41 1.1 Ringers 46 Access and Options 37 Access and Options 41 1.2 Keypad 46 1. Ringtones 37 1. Get New 41 1.3 Volume 47 2. Wallpaper 38 2. GPS Services 42 1.4 Alerts 48 3. Camera 38 3. Calculator 42 2. Display 48 4. My Albums 39 4. Alarm Clock 42 2.1 Banner 48 4.1 Sound Album 39
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TABLE OF CONTENTS CX490_Eng_Telus.qxd 7/27/06 5:11 PM Page 7 2.8 Theme Color 50 5. GPS 53 Safety 61 3. Games / Tools 50 6. Others 54 TIA(Telecommunications 3.1 Backlight Settings 50 6.1 Nav. Key Shortcuts 54 Industry Association) Safety 3.2 Volume 50 6.2 Call Setup 54 Information 61 3.3 Notification 50 6.3 Language 55 Exposure to Radio Frequency Signal 61 3.4 Others 51 6.4 TTY Mode 55 Antenna Care 61 3.5 Memory Info 51 6.5 Data Setup 57 Phone Operation 61 6.6 Memory Info 57 4. Bluetooth 51 Ti
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TABLE OF CONTENTS CX490_Eng_Telus.qxd 7/27/06 5:11 PM Page 8 TABLE OF CONTENTS Vehicles 63 Avoid damage to your hearing 67 Posted Facilities 63 Aircraft 63 FDA Consumer Update 67 Blasting Areas 63 Potentially Explosive Atmosphere 63 Consumer Information on SAR 74 For Vehicles Equipped with an Air Bag 64 Accessories 76 Charger and Adapter Safety 64 Battery Information and Warranty Information 77 Care 64 Index 79 Safety Information 65 Explosion, Shock, and Fire Hazards 65 General Warnings an
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WELCOME CX490_Eng_Telus.qxd 7/27/06 5:11 PM Page 9 WELCOME Congratulations for choosing the advanced and compact Important Information LG 490 cellular phone, designed to operate with the This user’s guide provides important information on latest digital mobile communication technology, Code the use and operation of your phone. Please read all Division Multiple Access (CDMA). Along with the many the information carefully prior to using the phone for advanced features of the CDMA system, such
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TECHNICAL DETAILS CX490_Eng_Telus.qxd 7/27/06 5:11 PM Page 10 TECHNICAL DETAILS Technical Details CDMA Standard Designator Description The LG 490 is a trimode phone that operates on both CDMA Trimode Air Interface TIA/EIA/IS-95A/B/C Code Division Multiple Access (CDMA) frequencies: 14.4kbps radio link protocol and TSB-74 Basic Air cellular services at 800 MHz and Personal Communication inter-band operations ANSI J-STD-008 Services (PCS) at 1.9 GHz. Interface TIA/EIA-IS2000 IS-95 adapted for
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TECHNICAL DETAILS CX490_Eng_Telus.qxd 7/27/06 5:11 PM Page 11 be used. Avoid the use of accessories that cannot FCC RF Exposure Information maintain 0.6 inches (1.5 cm) distance between the user’s body and the back of the phone and have not been WARNING! Read this information before operating the phone. tested for compliance with FCC RF exposure limits. In August 1996, the Federal Communications Vehicle-Mounted External Antenna Commission (FCC) of the United States, with its action in (Option
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PHONE OVERVIEW CX490_Eng_Telus.qxd 7/27/06 5:11 PM Page 12 PHONE OVERVIEW Earpiece Camera Lens Alphabetical ~ External Display Numeric ~ Flash Flip LCD Screen Hotkeys ® Navigation Keys : Bluetooth functionality Headset Jack : Calculator Right Soft Key Left Soft Key : Messaging END Key SEND Key : Wireless Web Side Camera Key Side Keys BACK/Speaker Key TELUS Mobility and the TELUS Mobility logo Voice Dial/ are trademarks used with permission from Fastap™ Keypad Voice Memo Key TELUS Corporat
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PHONE OVERVIEW CX490_Eng_Telus.qxd 7/27/06 5:11 PM Page 13 Earpiece Navigation Keys Use for quick access to Messaging, All Calls. Flip Open the case to answer an incoming call and close to end the call. Right Soft Key Use to access the menu assigned to the right screen of the phone. LCD Screen Displays messages and indicator icons. Side Camera Key Use for quick access to Camera Left Soft Key Use to access the menu assigned to function (Press and hold for about 3 seconds to use the left screen
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MENUS OVERVIEW CX490_Eng_Telus.qxd 7/27/06 5:11 PM Page 14 MENUS OVERVIEW 1. Contacts 3. Messaging 1. List Entries 6. Call Timers 1. Voice Mail 5. Web Alerts 2. New Entry 1. Last Call 1. Voice Mail 6. Short Codes 3. Groups 2. Recent Calls 2. Clear Voice Mail 1. Short Code List Icon 4. Speed Dials 3. Life Time 2. Text and Multimedia 5. Voice Dials 4. Data Transferred 4. Wireless Web 1. Send New 6. Erase All Contacts 5. Connection Time 2. Inbox 6. Reset Timer 5. Media 3. Outbox 2. Call History
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MENUS OVERVIEW CX490_Eng_Telus.qxd 7/27/06 5:11 PM Page 15 6. Shop 9. Settings 1. Sound 3. Games / Tools 6. Others 7. Games 1. Ringers 1. Backlight Settings 1. Nav. Key Shortcuts Get New 2. Keypad 2. Volume 2. Call Setup 3. Volume 3. Notification 3. Language 8. Tools & Apps 4. Alerts 4. Others 4. TTY Mode Get New 2. Display 5. Memory Info 5. Data Setup GPS Services 1. Banner 4. Bluetooth 6. Memory Info Calculator 2. Wallpaper 1. Power 7. System Alarm Clock 3. Backlight 2. Device List 1. Phon
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GETTING STARTED WITH YOUR PHONE CX490_Eng_Telus.qxd 7/27/06 5:11 PM Page 16 GETTING STARTED WITH YOUR PHONE The Battery Charging the Battery To use the charger provided with your phone: Note It is important to fully charge the battery before WARNING! Use only the charger provided with the initial use of the phone. phone. Using any charger other than the one included with the LG 490 may damage your phone or battery. The phone comes with a rechargeable battery. Keep 1. Plug the end of the adap
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GETTING STARTED WITH YOUR PHONE CX490_Eng_Telus.qxd 7/27/06 5:11 PM Page 17 Turning the Phone On and Off Signal Strength Call quality depends on the signal strength in your Turning the Phone On area. The signal strength is indicated on the screen as the number of bars next to the signal strength 1. Install a charged battery or connect the phone to icon: The more bars, the better the signal strength. If an external power source such as a vehicle power the signal quality is poor, move to an ope
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GETTING STARTED WITH YOUR PHONE CX490_Eng_Telus.qxd 7/27/06 5:11 PM Page 18 GETTING STARTED WITH YOUR PHONE Screen Icons To see the icons below, go to Menu -> Settings -> System -> Phone Info -> Icon Glossary. Signal Strength indicator. The strength of the Voice Only. signal received by the phone is indicated by the number of bars displayed. Alarm. Airplane Mode. Schedule. In Call State. A call is in progress. Data Session. * No icon indicates the phone is in standby mode. Vibrate Mode. No Se
