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USER GUIDE
LG245
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LG245 USER GUIDE
Please read this manual carefully before operating your mobile
phone. Retain it for future reference.
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P/N: MMBB0232701 1.0 G
ESPAÑOL
LG245 MANUAL DEL USUARIO
Lea este manual cuidadosamente antes de utilizar su teléfono. Guárdelo para
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IMPORTANT SAFETY PRECAUTIONS LG245B_Eng_new.qxd 2007.1.5 3:19 PM Page 1 IMPORTANT SAFETY PRECAUTIONS Read these instructions. Breaking the rules may be dangerous or illegal. Further detailed information is given in this user guide. W WA AR RN NI IN NG G! ! V Viio olla at tiio on n o of f t th he e iin ns st tr ru uc ct tiio on ns s m ma ay y c ca au us se e s se er riio ou us s iin njju ur ry y o or r d de ea at th h.. 1. Never use an unapproved battery since this could damage the p
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IMPORTANT SAFETY PRECAUTIONS LG245B_Eng_new.qxd 2007.1.5 3:19 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
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IMPORTANT SAFETY PRECAUTIONS LG245B_Eng_new.qxd 2007.1.5 3:19 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. Give instructions for children to use the battery carefully. 5. Be careful that c
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TABLE OF CONTENTS LG245B_Eng_new.qxd 2007.1.5 3:19 PM Page 4 TABLE OF CONTENTS Battery Charge Level 17 IMPORTANT SAFETY Entering and Editing PRECAUTIONS 1 Information 22 Turning the Phone On and Off 17 Signal Strength 18 Text Input 22 Table of Contents 4 Screen Icons 18 Key Functions 22 Making Calls 18 Text Input Modes 22 Welcome 9 T9Word (T9) Mode 22 Correcting Dialing Mistakes 19 Abc (Multi-tap) Mode 22 Redialing Calls 19 Technical Details 10 123 (Numbers) Mode 22 Receiving Calls 19 Symbols
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TABLE OF CONTENTS LG245B_Eng_new.qxd 2007.1.5 3:19 PM Page 5 Phone Numbers With Pauses 30 7. Settings 43 Contacts in Your Phone’s Memory 25 Storing a Number with Pauses 30 7.1 Auto Save 43 Adding a Pause to an Existing 7.2 Auto Delete 43 The Basics of Storing Contacts Number 31 Entries 25 7.3 Text-Auto View 43 Searching Your Phone’s Memory 31 Options to Customize Your 7.4 Picture-Auto Receive 43 Making a Call From Your Phone’s Contacts 25 7.5 Text-Callback # 43 Memory 33 Adding or Changing
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TABLE OF CONTENTS LG245B_Eng_new.qxd 2007.1.5 3:19 PM Page 6 TABLE OF CONTENTS Web 47 3. Dialed 56 8. Ez Tip Calc 61 1. Start Browser 47 4. Data 56 9. Stopwatch 61 2. Web Messages 49 5. All Calls 56 0. Unit Converter 61 3. Web Alerts 49 6. Call Timer 56 Settings 62 7. Data Counter 56 1. Sound 62 Multimedia 50 1. Take Picture 50 1.1 Ringers 62 My Media 57 1.2 Volume 62 2. Record Voice 51 1. Image 57 1.3 Message Alerts 63 2. Audio 57 Contacts 52 1.4 Alert Type 63 1. New Contact 52 Tools 58 1.5
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TABLE OF CONTENTS LG245B_Eng_new.qxd 2007.1.5 3:19 PM Page 7 2.4 Menu Styles 64 4.7 TTY Mode 69 Safety 75 2.5 Languages 64 5. System 70 TIA Safety Information 75 2.6 Dial Fonts 65 5.1 Network 70 Exposure to Radio Frequency Signal 75 2.7 Clocks 65 5.2 Location 70 Antenna Care 75 2.8 Color Schemes 65 6. Data Settings 71 Phone Operation 75 Tips on Efficient Operation 76 3. Security 66 6.1 PC Connection 71 Driving 76 3.1 Lock Phone 66 6.2 Mode(1X/QNC) 71 Electronic Devices 76 3.2 Restrict Call 66
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TABLE OF CONTENTS LG245B_Eng_new.qxd 2007.1.5 3:19 PM Page 8 TABLE OF CONTENTS Safety Information 78 INDEX 99 Charger and Adapter Safety 78 Battery Information and Care 78 Explosion, Shock, and Fire Hazards 79 General Notice 79 Avoid damage to your hearing 80 FDA Consumer Update 82 10 Driver Safety Tips 89 Consumer Information on SAR 91 FCC Hearing-Aid Compatibility (HAC) Regulations for Wireless Devices 93 ACCESSORIES 95 LIMITED WARRANTY STATEMENT 96 8
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WELCOME LG245B_Eng_new.qxd 2007.1.5 3:19 PM Page 9 WELCOME Thank you for choosing the advanced and compact Important Information LG245 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) and Advanced the information carefully prior to using the phone for Mobile Phone Service (AMPS). Along with the many the best
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TECHNICAL DETAILS LG245B_Eng_new.qxd 2007.1.5 3:19 PM Page 10 TECHNICAL DETAILS Technical Details * TSB-74: Protocol between an IS-95A system and ANSI J-STD-008 The LG245 is a trimode phone that operates on both (Code Division Multiple Access CDMA) frequencies: 1xRTT system receives twice as many subscribers in cellular services at 800 MHz and (Personal the wireless section as IS-95. Its battery life is twice Communication Services PCS) at 1.9 GHz. Also, the as long as IS-95. High-speed data
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TECHNICAL DETAILS LG245B_Eng_new.qxd 2007.1.5 3:19 PM Page 11 CDMA Standard Designator Description CDMA Tri-Mode Air Interface TIA/EIA-95A 14.4kbps radio link protocol and TSB-74 Basic Air inter-band operations ANSI J-STD-008 Interface IS-95 adapted for PCS frequency TIA/EIA-IS2000 band cdma2000 1xRTT AirInterface ANSI TIA/EIA 553A Advanced Mobile Phone Service TIA/EIA/IS-634 MAS-BS TIA/EIA/IS/651 PCSC-RS Network TIA/EIA/IS-41-C Intersystem operations TIA/EIA/IS-124 Non-signaling data comm. T
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TECHNICAL DETAILS LG245B_Eng_new.qxd 2007.1.5 3:19 PM Page 12 TECHNICAL DETAILS FCC RF Exposure Information components should not be used. Avoid the use of accessories that cannot maintain 0.6 inches (1.5 cm) WARNING! Read this information before operating distance between the user’s body and the back of the the phone. phone and have not been tested for compliance with FCC RF exposure limits. In August 1996, the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) of the United States, with its action in
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PHONE OVERVIEW LG245B_Eng_new.qxd 2007.1.5 3:19 PM Page 13 PHONE OVERVIEW 18 1. Earpiece Lets you hear the caller. 2. Flip Open the case to answer an incoming call and close to end 19 the call. 1 3. LCD Screen Displays messages and indicator icons. 2 20 4. Left Soft Key Use to display the function setting menu. 5. SEND Key Use to place or answer calls. 6. Side Keys Use to adjust the ringer volume in standby mode and the earpiece volume during a call. 3 21 7. BACK Key Press to delete a single
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MENUS OVERVIEW LG245B_Eng_new.qxd 2007.1.5 3:19 PM Page 14 MENUS OVERVIEW 2. Delete Sent Messaging Contacts My Media 3. Delete Drafts 1. New Contact 1. New Text Message 1. Image 4. Delete All Messages 2. Contact List 2. New Picture Message 2. Audio 3. Groups 3. Inbox 4. Speed Dials 4. Sent Brew 5. My Name Card Tools 5. Drafts 1. Brew Apps 6. Voicemail 1. Voice Command 2. Brew Info 7. Settings 2. Calendar Recent calls 1. Auto Save 3. Alarm Clock 1. Missed Web 2. Auto Delete 4. My Menu 2. Rec
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MENUS OVERVIEW LG245B_Eng_new.qxd 2007.1.5 3:19 PM Page 15 ® 3. Emergency #s 7. Bluetooth Settings 4. Change Lock Code 1. Paired Devices 1. Sound 5. Reset Default 2. Power 1. Ringers 4. Call Settings 3. My Visibility 2. Volume 1. Answer Options 4. Bluetooth Name 3. Message Alerts 2. Auto Retry 5. Bluetooth Info 4. Alert Type 3. One-Touch Dial 8. Memory 5. Service Alerts 4. Voice Privacy 1. Memory Status 6. Power On/Off Tones 5. Auto Volume 2. Media Status 2. Display 6. Application Mode 3. Us
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GETTING STARTED WITH YOUR PHONE LG245B_Eng_new.qxd 2007.1.5 3:19 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 LG245 may damage your phone or battery. The phone comes with a rechargeable battery. Keep 1. Plug the end of the adapt
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GETTING STARTED WITH YOUR PHONE LG245B_Eng_new.qxd 2007.1.5 3:19 PM Page 17 Battery Charge Level Turning the Phone On and Off The battery charge level is shown at the top right of Turning the Phone On the LCD screen. When the battery charge level 1. Install a charged battery or connect the phone to becomes low, the low battery sensor alerts you in three ways: sounding an audible tone, blinking the an external power source such as a cigarette lighter battery icon, and displaying a warning mess
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GETTING STARTED WITH YOUR PHONE LG245B_Eng_new.qxd 2007.1.5 3:19 PM Page 18 GETTING STARTED WITH YOUR PHONE Signal Strength Making Calls Call quality depends on the signal strength in your 1. Make sure the phone is turned on. If not, press area. The signal strength is indicated on the screen for about 3 seconds. as the number of bars next to the signal strength 2. Enter the phone number (include the area code if icon: The more bars, the better the signal strength. If needed). the signal quali
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GETTING STARTED WITH YOUR PHONE LG245B_Eng_new.qxd 2007.1.5 3:19 PM Page 19 Correcting Dialing Mistakes If you make a mistake while dialing a number, press once to erase the last digit entered, or hold down for at least 2 seconds to go to the standby mode. Redialing Calls 1. Press twice to redial the last number you dialed. The last 30 numbers (dialing, incoming, missed) are stored in the call history list and you can also select any of these to redial. Receiving Calls 1. When the phone rings
