User manual LG KE970

ENGLISH KE970 U s e r G u i d e Some of contents in this manual may differ from your phone depending on the software of the phone or your service provider. www.lgmobile.com P/N : MMBB0235815(1.0) H KE970 User Guide - English Contents Introduction 5 For your safety 6 Guidelines for safe and efficient use 7 KE970 features 12 Parts of the phone Display information 16 On-Screen Icons General functions 23 Making a Call Answering a Call Entering Text 24 25 Browser Home Bookmarks Go to URL History Settings Network profiles Cache Cookies Security certificates 39 40 41 Selecting functions and options 29 In-call menu 30 During a Call Conference Calls 31 42 Installation 18 Installing the SIM card and the handset battery Charging the Battery 20 Disconnecting the charger 21 Inserting the memory card 22 Removing the memory card Information Menu Tree Profiles General Silent Vibrate only Outdoor Headset 34 37 Multimedia MP3 player Camera Video camera Voice recorder 43 47 49 50 Contents 2 Call history All calls Missed calls Dialled calls Received calls Call duration Call costs Data information 51 Sent 61 Listen to voicemail Info message Read Topics 62 Contacts Search New contact Speed dials Groups Copy all Delete all Settings Information 68 69 70 52 53 Templates Text Multimedia 63 71 Settings 64 Messaging New message Text Multimedia Email 54 55 57 Inbox Email box Drafts Outbox 58 59 60 Text message Multimedia message Email Voicemail number Push message Info message My stuff 65 67 72 73 74 75 76 77 Images Sounds Videos Documents Others Games & Apps External memory Contents 3 Contents Tools Lost Mobile Track (LMT) Set LMT Change password LMT Settings 79 Auto update 87 Languages Display Wallpaper Backlight timer Brightness Home screen shortcut Menu style Dialing style Standby text Network name Auto redial Send DTMF 96 Security PIN code request Phone lock Call barring Fixed dial number Change codes 97 88 Alarm clock Calendar Calculator Memo Stop watch Unit converter World clock SIM services 81 84 85 98 99 Connectivity 86 Bluetooth Network USB connection 91 93 Flight mode Power saving Reset default Memory status 100 Settings Date & Time Set date Date format Set time Time format Contents 87 Call Call divert Answer mode Send my number Call waiting Minute minder 94 95 96 Q&A 101 Accessories 104 Technical data 106 4 Introduction Congratulations on your purchase of the advanced and compact KE970 mobile phone, designed to operate with the latest digital mobile communication technology. 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. Introduction 5 For your safety 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. For your safety 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. 6 Guidelines for safe and efficient use Please read these simple guidelines. Not following these guidelines may be dangerous or illegal. Further detailed information is given in this manual. transmitting at its highest certified power level in all used frequency bands. v While there may be differences Exposure to radio frequency energy Radio wave exposure and Specific Absorption Rate (SAR) information This mobile phone model KE970 has been designed to comply with applicable safety requirements for exposure to radio waves. This requirement is based on scientific guidelines that include safety margins designed to assure the safety of all persons, regardless of age and health. v The radio wave exposure guidelines between the SAR levels of various LG phone models, they are all designed to meet the relevant guidelines for exposure to radio waves. v The SAR limit recommended by the International Commission on NonIonizing Radiation Protection (ICNIRP) is 2W/kg averaged over ten (10) gram of tissue. v The highest SAR value for this model Guidelines for safe and efficient use phone tested by DASY4 for use at the ear is 0.443 W/kg (10g) and when worn on the body is 0.245 W/kg (10g). v SAR data information for residents in employ a unit of measurement known as the Specific Absorption Rate, or SAR. Tests for SAR are conducted using standardised methods with the phone countries/regions that have adopted the SAR limit recommended by the Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE), which is 1.6 W/kg averaged over one (1) gram of tissue (for example USA, Canada, Australia and Taiwan). 7 Guidelines for safe and efficient use Product care and maintenance Warning! Only use batteries, chargers and accessories approved for use with this particular phone model. The use of any other types may invalidate any approval or warranty applying to the phone, and may be dangerous. v Do not disassemble this unit. Take it to v Do not subject this unit to mechanical vibration or shock. v The coating of the phone may be damaged if covered with wrap or vinyl wrapper. v Do not use harsh chemicals (such as alcohol, benzene, thinners, etc.) or detergents to clean your phone. There is a risk of this causing a fire. v Do not subject this unit to excessive a qualified service technician when repair work is required. v Keep away from electrical appliances smoke or dust. v Do not keep the phone next to credit Guidelines for safe and efficient use such as a TV's, radios or personal computers. v The unit should be kept away from heat cards or transport tickets; it can affect the information on the magnetic strips. v Do not tap the screen with a sharp sources such as radiators or cookers. v Never place your phone in a microwave object as it may damage the phone. v Do not expose the phone to liquid or oven as it will cause the battery to explode. v Do not drop. moisture. v Use accessories, such as earphones and headsets, with caution. Ensure that cables are tucked away safely and do not touch the antenna unnecessarily. 8 v Please remove the data cable before v Do not use a hand-held phone while powering on the handset. driving. v Give full attention to driving. v Use a hands-free kit, if available. v Pull off the road and park before making Electronic devices All mobile phones may get interference, which could affect performance. v Do not use your mobile phone near or answering a call if driving conditions so require. v RF energy may affect some electronic medical equipment without requesting permission. Avoid placing the phone over pacemakers (i.e. in your breast pocket.) v Some hearing aids might be disturbed systems in your motor vehicle such as a car stereo or safety equipment. v If your vehicle is equipped with an air Guidelines for safe and efficient use by mobile phones. v Minor interference may affect TVs, bag, do not obstruct it with installed or portable wireless equipment. It can cause serious injury due to improper performance. If you are listening to music whilst out and about, please ensure that the volume is at a reasonable level so that you are aware of your surroundings. This is particularly imperative when attempting to cross the street. radios, PCs, etc. Road safety Check the laws and regulations on the use of mobile phones in the areas when you drive. 9 Guidelines for safe and efficient use Avoid damage to your hearing Damage to your hearing can occur if you are exposed to loud sound for long periods of time. We therefore recommend that you do not turn on or off the handset close to your ear. We also recommend that music and call volumes are set to a reasonable level. Guidelines for safe and efficient use v Do not transport or store flammable gas, liquid, or explosives in the compartment of your vehicle, which contains your mobile phone and accessories. In aircraft Wireless devices can cause interference in aircraft. v Turn off your mobile phone before boarding any aircraft. Blasting area Do not use the phone where blasting is in progress. Observe restrictions, and follow any regulations or rules. v Do not use it on the ground without crew permission. Children Potentially explosive atmospheres v Do not use the phone at a refueIling 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. point. Don't use near fuel or chemicals. 10 Emergency calls Emergency calls may not be available under all mobile networks. Therefore, you should never depend solely on your mobile phone for emergency calls. Check with your local service provider. v Keep the metal contacts of the battery pack clean. v Replace the battery when it no longer provides acceptable performance. The battery pack may be recharged hundreds of times until it needs replacing. v Recharge the battery if it has not been Battery information and care v You do not need to completely used for a long time to maximize usability. v Do not expose the battery charger to Guidelines for safe and efficient use discharge the battery before recharging. Unlike other battery systems, there is no memory effect that could compromise the battery's performance. v Use only LG batteries and chargers. LG direct sunlight or use it in high humidity, such as the bathroom. v Do not leave the battery in hot or cold places, this may deteriorate the battery performance. v Risk of explosion if battery is replaced chargers are designed to maximize the battery life. v Do not disassemble or short-circuit the by an incorrect type. v Dispose of used batteries according to the manufacturer's instructions. battery pack. 11 KE970 features Parts of the phone Front view Earpiece Navigation key v In standby mode: LCD v Top: Signal strength, battery level and various function v Bottom: Soft key Briefly q: List of Message Briefly r: List of Profiles Briefly press: Menu Briefly press: List of Contacts Briefly press: List of Favourites v In menu: scroll up & down Briefly press: OK key indications Alpha numeric keys v In standby mode: Input With the up/down scrolling navigation key, you can select menu and functions more easily. numbers to dial Hold down - International calls - Activate Voice mail centre menu to - Speed dials v In editing mode: Enter numbers & characters 12 KE970 features Microphone Left soft key/ Right soft key These keys perform the function indicated in the bottom of the display. End key v Switch on/off (hold down) v End or reject a call. Clear key Deletes a character with each press. Hold the key down to clear all input. Use this key to go back to a previous screen. KE970 features Send key v Dial a phone number and answer a call. v In standby mode: shows recently dialled, received and missed calls. 13 KE970 features Holes for a Carrying strap Battery Charging Connector/ Cable connector and Ear jack Note v Please ensure phone is powered on in idle mode before connecting the USB cable. Side keys v In standby mode (opened): Volume of key tone v In standby mode (closed): Short press - The LCD light on. v During a call: volume of the earpiece Note v To protect your sense of hearing while the slide is open, the maximum volume level is set to 3. KE970 features MP3 key Activates the MP3 player directly. Side camera key Long press - Photo camera activation 14 Rear view SIM Card Socket Battery latch Press this button to remove the battery cover. Memory card slot Battery cover Flash Camera lens KE970 features Battery Terminals Battery 15 KE970 features Display Information Icon area The screen displays several icons. These are described below. Text and graphic area Soft key indications On-Screen Icons Icon Description Tells you the strength of the network signal.* * The quality of the conversation may change depending on network coverage. When the signal strength is below 2 bars, you may experience muting, call drop and poor audio. Please refer to this signal as an indicator for your calls. When there are no bars, that means that there is no network coverage: in this case, you won't be able to access the network for any service (call, messages and so on). Menu Contacts Area First line Description Displays various icons. Middle lines Display messages, instructions and any information that you enter, such as number to be dialled. Last line Shows the functions currently assigned to the two soft keys. 16 KE970 features Icon Description Call is connected. You can use GPRS service. Shows that you are using a roaming service. The alarm has been set and is on. Tells you the status of the battery. You have received a text message. You have received a voice message. Vibrate only menu in profile. General menu in profile. Outdoor menu in profile. Silent menu in profile. Headset menu in profile. Icon Description Diverted call. Indicates that the phone is accessing WAP. Indicates that you are using GPRS. You have activated the Bluetooth menu. Shows the EDGE service is available. Connection to the EDGE service allows you to transfer data at a speed of 200Kb/s (depending on network availability). Check with your operator for network coverage and service availability. KE970 features 17 Installation Installing the SIM card and the handset battery Make sure the power is off before you remove the SIM card or battery. 1. Remove the battery. Press and hold down the battery release button and lift off the battery cover. Turn the phone up-side down, as shown, then lift up the battery with your fingers and pull-out the battery. 2. Install the SIM card. Insert and slide the SIM card into the SIM card holder. Make sure that the SIM card is inserted properly and that the gold contact area on the card is facing downwards. To remove the SIM card, press down lightly and pull it in the reverse direction. Note v Removing the battery from the phone when the power is on may cause the phone to malfunction. 18 Installation To insert the SIM card To remove the SIM card 3. Install the battery. Note v The metal contact of the SIM card can be easily damaged by scratches. Pay special attention to the SIM card while handling. Follow the instructions supplied with the SIM card. Insert the battery into the battery compartment as metal contacts meet in the middle of the phone. Push down the top of the battery until it snaps into place. Place the battery cover to the phone as shown. WARNING! · Do not replace or remove the SIM card while your phone is being used or turned on, or data may be lost or the SIM card might be damaged. Installation 19 Installation Charging the Battery Before connecting the travel adapter to the phone you must first install the battery. CAUTION! · If the battery is completely discharged, the charging display will appear on the LCD approximately 1 to 1.5 minutes after connecting TA. · Do not force the connector as this may damage the phone and/or the travel adapter. · Insert the battery pack charger vertically to wall power outlet. · If you use the battery pack charger out of your own country, use an attachment plug adaptor for the proper configuration. · Do not remove your battery or the SIM card while charging. 1. Ensure the battery is fully charged before using the phone for the first time. 2. With the arrow facing you as shown in the diagram push the plug on the battery adapter into the socket on the side of the phone until it clicks into place. 3. Connect the other end of the travel adapter to the mains socket. Use only the charger included in the box. 4. The moving bars of battery icon will stop after charging is complete. 20 Installation WARNING! · Unplug the charger during lightning storms to avoid electric shock or fire. · Make sure that no sharp-edged items, such as animal teeth or nails, come into contact with the battery. There is a risk of this causing a fire. Disconnecting the charger Disconnect the charger from the phone by pulling the connector, not the cord. Installation 21 Installation Inserting the memory card Insert the memory card into the slot until the memory card is fully inserted into the slot, as shown in the figure below: Removing the memory card Carefully remove the memory card out of the socket, as shown in the figure below: Note v The gold connectors must be face Note v Only use memory cards that have down and inserted first into the memory card slot. been approved by the manufacturer. Some memory cards might not be compliant with the handset. 22 Installation Warning Do not replace or remove the memory card while your phone is on, or data could be lost and the memory card might be damaged. General functions Making a Call 1. Make sure your phone is powered on. 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. v Press and hold the Making International Calls 1. Press and hold the key for the international prefix. The `+' character can be replaced with the international access code. 2. Enter the country code, area code, and the phone number. 3. Press the key. key to erase the entire number. 3. Press the key to call. 4. When you want to finish, press the key. Ending a Call When you have finished a call, press the key. Making a Call by Send Key 1. Press the key, and the most recent incoming, outgoing and missed phone numbers will be displayed. 2. Select the desired number by using the navigation key. 3. Press the key. Making a Call From the Contact list You can store names and phone numbers dialled frequently in the SIM card as well as the phone memory known as the Contact list. You can dial a number by simply looking up a name in the contact list. General functions 23 General functions Adjusting the Volume During a call, if you want to adjust the earpiece volume, use the side keys of the phone. In idle mode, you can adjust the key volume using the side keys. 2. End the call by closing the phone or pressing the key. Note v You can answer a call while using 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/photo if stored in your Address Book) is displayed. General functions the Address Book or other menu features. If the phone is connected to a PC via USB cable, incoming calls will be rejected, after connecting Mobile to PC Wireless service will be deactivated. Signal Strength If you are inside a building, being near a window may give you better reception. You can see the strength of your signal by the signal indicator ( ) on your phone's display screen. 1. Slide up and press the key or the left soft key to answer an incoming call. If the Any Key menu option (Menu 9.5.2), has been set to any key press will answer a call except for the key or the right soft key. 24 Entering Text You can enter alphanumeric characters by using the phone's keypad. For example, storing names in the Address Book, writing a message, creating scheduling events in the calendar all require entering text. The following text input methods are available in the phone. T9 Mode This mode allows you to enter words with only one keystroke per letter. Each key on the keypad has more than one letter. The T9 mode automatically compares your keystrokes with an internal linguistic dictionary to determine the correct word, thus requiring far fewer keystrokes than the traditional ABC mode. Note v Some fields may allow only one ABC Mode This mode allows you to enter letters by pressing the key labeled with the required letter once, twice, three or four times until the letter is displayed. text input mode (e.g. telephone number in address book fields). 123 Mode (Numbers Mode) Type numbers using one keystroke per number. To change to 123 mode in a text entry field, press key until 123 mode is displayed. General functions 25 General functions Symbolic Mode This mode allows you to enter special characters. Note v You can select a different T9 Changing the Text Input Mode 1. When you are in a field that allows characters to be entered, you will notice the text input mode indicator in the upper right corner of the display. 2. If you want to change modes, press . The available modes are changed. language from the menu option or press hold down the key . The default setting for T9 is set to disabled mode. 1. When you are in the T9 predictive text input mode, start entering a word by pressing keys to Press one key per letter v The word changes as letters are typed- Using the T9 Mode The T9 predictive text input mode allows you to enter words easily with a minimum number of key presses. As you press each key, the phone begins to display the characters that it thinks you are typing based on a built-in dictionary. As new letters are added, the word changes to reflect the most likely candidate from the dictionary. General functions ignore what's on the screen until the word is typed completely. v If the word is still incorrect after typing completely, press the down navigation key once or more to cycle through the other word options. Example: Press to type Good. 26 v If the desired word is missing from the Using the ABC Mode Use the text. to keys to enter your word choices list, add it by using the ABC mode. 2. Enter the whole word before editing or deleting any key strokes. 3. Complete each word with a space by pressing the key or key. To delete letters, press . Press and hold down to erase the letters continuously. 1. Press the key labeled with the required letter: v Once for the first letter. v Twice for the second letter. v And so on. 2. To insert a space, press the key once. To delete letters, press the key. Press and hold down the key to erase the letters continuously. General functions 27 General functions Using the 123 (Numbers) Mode Note v Refer to the table below for more information on the characters available using the keys. Characters in the order display Upper Case Lower Case . , ? ! ' '' 1 - ( ) @ / : _ ABC2ÀÂÆÇ DEF3ÉÈÊË GHI4ÎÏ JKL5 M N O 6 Ñ Ô Ö OE . , ? ! ' '' 1 - ( ) @ / : _ abc2àâæç def3éèêë ghi4îï jkl5 m n o 6 ñ ô ö oe pqrs7 tuv8û wxyz9w y ^^ Space 0 (long press) The 123 Mode enables you to enter numbers in a text message (a telephone number, for example). Press the keys corresponding to the required digits before manually switching back to the appropriate text entry mode. Key Using the Symbol Mode The Symbol Mode enables you to enter various symbols or special characters. To enter a symbol, press the key. Use the navigation keys to select the desired symbol and press the [OK] key. 28 General functions PQRS7 TUV8Û ^^ WXYZ9W Y Space 0 (long press) Selecting functions and options Your phone offers a set of functions that allow you to customise the phone. These functions are arranged in menus and submenus, accessed via the two soft key smarked and . Each menu and sub-menu allows you to view and alter the settings of a particular function. The roles of the soft keys vary according to the current context; the label on the bottom line of the display just above each key indicates its current role. Press the left soft key to access the available Menu. Press the right soft key to access the Contacts menu. Selecting functions and options Menu Contacts 29 In-call 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 left soft key [Options]. Answering an Incoming Call To answer an incoming call when the handset is ringing, simply press the key. The handset is also able to warn you of an incoming call while you are already on a call. A tone sounds in 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. For details of how to activate and deactivate it see Call waiting (Menu 9.5.4). If Call Waiting is on, you can put the first call on hold and answer the second, by pressing the left soft key . During a Call The menu displayed on the handset screen during a call is different than the default main menu displayed when in idle screen, and the options are described below. Making a Second Call (Network Dependent) You can get a number you wish to dial from the Address Book to make a second call. In-call menu Rejecting an Incoming Call You can reject an incoming call without answering by simply pressing the key. During a call, you can reject an incoming call by pressing the key. Swapping Between Two Calls To switch between two calls, press key or the left soft key, and then select Swap Call. 30 Muting the Microphone You can mute the microphone during a call by pressing the [Mute] key. The handset can be unmuted by pressing the [Unmute]. When the handset is muted, the caller cannot hear you, but you can still hear them. Conference Calls The conference service provides you with the ability to have a simultaneous conversation with more than one caller, if your network service provider supports this feature. A conference call can only be set up when you have one active call and one call on hold, both calls having been answered. Once a conference call is set up, calls may be added, disconnected or separated (that is, removed from the conference call but still connected to you) by the person who set up the conference call. These options are all available from the In-Call menu. The maximum callers in a conference call are five. Once started, you are in control of the conference call, and only you can add calls to the conference call. DTMF tones while calling To switch on DTMF tones while calling (e.g. to use the phone with an automatic switchboard) press the key [Options] followed by Send DTMF on. Select DTMF off to disable DTMF tones. DTMF tones are normally on. In-call menu 31 In-call menu Making a Second Call You can make a second call while currently on a call. Enter the second number and press the . When the second call is connected, the first call is automatically placed on hold. You can swap between calls, by pressing the key. Activate the Conference Call on Hold To activate a conference call on hold, press the key. Alternatively press the left soft key [Options] and select Join all/Hold all calls. Other users on hold will stay connected. To return to conference call mode, press the left soft key [Options] followed by Conference call. Setting Up a Conference Call To set up a conference call, place one call on hold and while the active call is on, press the left soft key and then select the Join menu of Conference call. Adding Calls to the Conference Call To add a call to an existing conference call, press the left soft key, and then select the Join menu of Conference call. 32 In-call menu Private Call in a Conference Call To have a private call with one caller from a conference call, display the number of the caller you wish to talk to on the screen, then press the left soft key. Select the Private menu of Conference call to put all the other callers on hold. Ending a Conference Call Currently displayed caller from a conference call can be disconnected by pressing the key. In-call menu 33 Menu Tree The menu in this phone can be displayed in 2 ways. One is by list type or secondly in grid format. Please note that menu number options are different in each view. The default setting on the phone is set to show the menu in list type, so therefore all the menu number selections throughout the manual are shown according to that setting. The following illustration shows the available menu structure and indicates the: v Number assigned to each menu option. v Page where you can find the feature description. You can go to the desired menu using the left soft key [Menu], navigation keys and the [OK] key. And you can also take a shortcut by pressing the corresponding number key of desired menu after pressing the left soft key [Menu]. 1. Profiles 1.1 General 1.2 Silent 1.3 Vibrate only 1.4 Outdoor 1.5 Headset 2. Browser 2.1 Home 2.2 Bookmarks 2.3 Go to URL 2.4 History 2.5 Settings 2.6 Information 3. Multimedia 3.1 MP3 player 3.2 Camera 3.3 Video camera 3.4 Voice recorder 34 Menu Tree 4. Call history 4.1 All calls 4.2 Missed calls 4.3 Dialled calls 4.4 Received calls 4.5 Call duration 4.6 Call costs 4.7 Data information 5. Messaging 5.1 New message 5.2 Inbox 5.3 Email box 5.4 Drafts 5.5 Outbox 5.6 Sent 5.7 Listen to voicemail 5.8 Info message 5.9 Templates 5.0 Settings 6. Contacts 6.1 Search 6.2 New contact 6.3 Speed dials 6.4 Groups 6.5 Copy all 6.6 Delete all 6.7 Settings 6.8 Information Menu Tree 35 Menu Tree 7. My stuff 7.1 Images 7.2 Sounds 7.3 Videos 7.4 Documents 7.5 Others 7.6 Games & Apps 7.7 External memory 8. Tools 8.1 Lost Mobile Track 8.2 Alarm clock 8.3 Calendar 8.4 Calculator 8.5 Memo 8.6 Stop watch 8.7 Unit converter 8.8 World clock 8.9 SIM services 9. Settings 9.1 Date & Time 9.2 Languages 9.3 Display 9.4 Connectivity 9.5 Call 9.6 Security 9.7 Flight mode 9.8 Power saving 9.9 Reset default 9.0 Memory status