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MG300d USER GUIDE - ENGLISH Disposal of your old appliance 1. When this crossed-out wheeled bin symbol is attached to a product it means the product is covered by the European Directive 2002/96/CE. 2. All electrical and electronic products should be disposed of separately from the municipal waste stream via designated collection facilities appointed by the government or the local authorities.
Call charges Making and answering calls GUIDELINES FOR SAFE AND EFFICIENT USE Call duration Contacts Call costs In-call menu MG300d FEATURES Settings Multiparty or conference calls Parts of the phone GPRS information Display information Call duration Data volumes GETTING STARTED...
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ORGANISER MESSAGES MULTIMEDIA Contacts New message Camera Video camera Search Write text message My photos Add new Write multimedia message Inbox My Videos Caller groups Outbox Speed dial Drafts Settings MP3 player Listen to voice mail Copy all Playlist Info message Delete all Settings Voice recorder...
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INTRODUCTION Congratulations on your purchase of the advanced and compact MG300d 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.
Read these simple guidelines. Breaking the rules may • While there may be differences between the SAR be dangerous or illegal. Further detailed information is levels of various LG phone models, they are all given in this manual. designed to meet the relevant guidelines for exposure to radio waves.
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• Keep away from electrical appliances such as a TV, ELECTRONICS DEVICES radio or personal computer. All mobile phones may get interference, which could • The unit should be kept away from heat sources such affect performance. as radiators or cookers. •...
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GUIDELINES FOR SAFE AND EFFICIENT USE • RF energy may affect some electronic systems in IN AIRCRAFT your motor vehicle such as car stereo or safety Wireless devices can cause interference in aircraft. equipment. • Turn off your mobile phone before boarding any •...
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Unlike other battery systems, there is no memory effect that could compromise the battery’s performance. • Use only LG batteries and chargers. LG chargers are designed to maximize the battery life. • Do not disassemble or short-circuit the battery pack.
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MG300d FEATURES PARTS OF THE PHONE Front view ➌ Flash ➍ Camera lens Note Dirt on the camera lens Headset jack ➊ could affect the image • Connect a headset here quality. Up/down side keys ➋ • When the phone is closed, press ➎...
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Right side view Rear view Battery latch Press this button to remove the battery cover. Holes for a carrying Camera / MP3 key strap Battery cover You can take pictures with the phone closed. Press and hold down this key to activate the camera mode.
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MG300d FEATURES Open view Earpiece Main screen Displays phone status icons, menu items, Web information, pictures and more in full colour. Is Is Is 9iq 9iq 9iq Is Is 9iq 9iq Is Is 9iq 9iq Is Is 9iq 9iq Is...
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Left soft key/ Right soft key Performs the function indicated by the text on the screen immediately above it. Navigation keys Use to scroll through menus and move the cursor. Confirm key Selects menu options and confirms actions. MP3 hot key Activate the MP3 menu directly.
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MG300d FEATURES DISPLAY INFORMATION Note The table below describes various display indicators or *The quality of the conversation may change icons that appear on the phone’s display screen. depending on network coverage. When the signal strength is below 2 bars, you may On-Screen Icons experience muting, call drop and bad audio.
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Icon Description Icon Description Indicates the alarm has been set and is on. Agenda event set Indicates the status of the battery charge. Call divert service active Indicates the receipt of a message. Bluetooth enabled Indicates the receipt of a voice message. Indicates that the vibration ringer has Note been set.
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GETTING STARTED 2. Remove the battery. INSTALLING THE SIM CARD AND BATTERY Hold the top edge of the battery and lift the battery from the battery compartment. Make sure the power is off before you remove the battery. 1. Remove the battery cover. Press the battery release latch and slide the battery cover toward the bottom of the phone.
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3. Install the SIM card 4. Install the battery. Insert the SIM card into the holder. Slide the SIM Insert the bottom of the battery first into the card into the SIM card holder. Make sure that the bottom edge of the battery compartment. SIM card is inserted properly and that the gold Push down the top of the battery until it snaps into contact area on the card is facing downwards.
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GETTING STARTED CHARGING THE BATTERY CAUTION! • Do not force the connector as this may damage the To connect the mains adapter to the phone, you must phone and/or the charger. have installed the battery. • If you use the battery pack charger out of your own country, use an attachment plug adapter for the proper configuration.
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DISCONNECTING THE ADAPTER Note 1. When charging is finished, the moving bars of the Ensure the battery is fully charged before using battery icon stop and ‘Full’ is displayed on the the phone for the first time. screen. Do not remove the battery or SIM card while 2.
GETTING STARTED TURNING YOUR PHONE ON ACCESS CODES AND OFF You can use the access codes described in this section to avoid unauthorised use of your phone. The access Turning your phone ON codes (except PUK1 and PUK2 codes) can be changed by using the Change codes feature (Menu 1.
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PUK1 code (4 to 8 digits) BARRING PASSWORD The PUK1 (PIN Unblocking Key) code is required to The barring password is required when you use Call unlock a PIN blocked phone. The PUK1 code may be barring (Menu 7.4.3) function. You obtain the supplied with the SIM card.
GENERAL FUNCTIONS Making an international call MAKING AND ANSWERING CALLS 1. Press and hold the key for the international Making a call prefix. The ‘+ ’ character automatically selects the international access code. 1. Make sure your phone is switched on. 2.
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Adjusting the volume To reject an incoming call, press and hold one of the side keys on the left side of the phone without If you want to adjust the earpiece volume during a call, opening the phone. use the side keys ( ) . Press the up side key to You can answer a call while using the address increase and down side key to decrease the volume.
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GENERAL FUNCTIONS Entering text 123 mode (Number mode) You can enter alphanumeric characters by using the Type numbers using one keystroke per number. phone’s keypad. For example, storing names in the To change to 123 mode in a text entry field, phonebook, writing a message, creating a personal press the key until 123 mode is displayed.
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Using the T9 mode Example: t o type Good Press The T9 predictive text input mode lets you enter Press [Down navigation key] to words easily with a minimum number of key presses. type Home As you press each key, the phone begins to display the characters that it thinks you are typing based on the - If the desired word is missing from the word choice built-in dictionary.
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GENERAL FUNCTIONS Using the ABC mode Note Use the keys to enter your text. Refer to the table below for more information 1. Press the key labelled with the required letter: on the characters available using the alphanumeric keys. - Once for the first letter - Twice for the second letter Characters in the order display - And so on...
Using the 123 (Number) mode During a call The 123 mode enables you to enter numbers in a text The menu displayed on the handset screen during a message (a telephone number, for example). call is different to the default main menu displayed when in standby mode, and the options are described Press the keys corresponding to the required digits below.
GENERAL FUNCTIONS This feature, known as Call waiting, is only available if Switching DTMF tones on during a call your network supports it. For details of how to To turn DTMF tones on during a call, press the left activate and deactivate it see Call waiting soft key, and then select DTMF on.
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Making a second call left soft key, then select the Conference/Join all. You can make a second call while currently on a call. Displaying callers in a conference call Enter the second number and press the key. When the second call is connected, the To scroll through the numbers of the callers who make up a conference call on the handset screen, use the first call is automatically placed on hold.
MENU TREE The following illustration shows the available menu structure and indicates the: Number assigned to each menu option. 1. Profiles 3. Tools 5. Messages 1.x.1 Activate 3.1 Alarm clock 5.1 New message 1.x.2 Personalise 3.2 Bluetooth 5.2 Inbox 3.3 Calculator 5.3 Outbox 1.x.3 Rename 3.4 Unit converter...
6. Multimedia 7. Settings 8. Service 6.1 Camera 7.1 Date & Time 8.1 Internet 8.2 SIM service 6.2 Video camera 7.2 Phone settings This menu depends on 6.3 My photos 7.3 Call settings SIM and the network 6.4 My Videos 7.4 Security settings services.
SELECTING FUNCTIONS AND OPTIONS Your phone offers a set of functions that allow you to customise the phone. These functions are arranged in Is Is Is 9iq 9iq 9iq Is Is 9iq 9iq Is Is 9iq 9iq Is Is 9iq 9iq...
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PROFILES In Profiles, you can adjust and customise the phone Note tones for different events, environments, or caller groups. There are five preset profiles: Vibrate only, To protect the sense of hearing while Folder Silent, General, Loud and Headset. Each profile can open, maximum volume level is 3.
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PROFILES answer automatically. Rename (Menu 1.x.3) You can rename a profile and give it any name you want. Note Vibrate only, Silent and Headset profiles cannot be renamed. 1. To change the name of a profile, scroll to the profile in the profile list and after pressing the left soft key or the OK key, select Rename.
CALL REGISTER You can check the record of missed, received, and RECEIVED CALLS MENU 2.2 dialled calls only if the network supports the Calling This option lets you view the last 10 incoming calls. Line Identification (CLI) within the service area. You can also: The number and name (if available) are displayed •...
CALL REGISTER Call costs DELETE RECENT CALLS (Menu 2.5.2) MENU 2.4 Allows you to check the cost of your last call, all calls, Allows you to delete Missed calls and Received calls remaining and reset the cost. To reset the cost, you lists.
GPRS INFORMATION MENU 2.6 You can check the amount of data transferred over the network through the GPRS information option. In addition, you can also view how much time you are online. Call duration (Menu 2.6.1) You can check the duration of Last call and All calls. You can also reset the call timers.
TOOLS After confirming the transfer, the file will be copied in ALARM CLOCK MENU 3.1 your phone. You can set up to 5 alarm clocks to go off at a Depending on the file type, it will be stored in the specified time.
5. Press the left soft key [Reset] or enter numbers Handsfree devices (Menu 3.2.2) to repeat the procedure above. You can view the list of handsfree devices which are 6. To end Calculator, press the right soft key compatible with your Bluetooth phone. [Back].
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TOOLS 3. You can check the converted value for the unit you want. WORLD TIME MENU 3.5 You can view clocks of the world’s major cities. 1. Select the city belonged to the time zone by pressing key. 2. You can set the current time to the city time you select by pressing the left soft key [Set].
ORGANISER Send via Bluetooth: You can send the data of CONTACTS MENU 4.1 phone book to devices which is compatible with Bluetooth through Bluetooth. Note Copy: You can copy an entry from SIM to phone or In standby mode, press right soft key from phone to SIM.
ORGANISER a. Press [OK] to input a name. Remove member: You can remove the member b. Press [Save], then you can input a number. from the Group member list. But the name and the number will remain in the phonebook. c.
Settings Copy all (Menu 4.1.5) (Menu 4.1.6) 1. Press the right soft [Back] in standby mode. You can copy/move entries from SIM card memory to Phone memory and vice versa. 2. Scroll to Settings, then press the left soft key [Select].
ORGANISER 4. Use to select a service. Press Delete all (Menu 4.1.7) [Send]. You can delete all entries in the SIM and Phone. This Memory status function requires the Security code. This feature allows you to see how many entries are 1.
Add new CALENDAR (Menu 4.2.1) MENU 4.2 Allows you to add a new schedule for the chosen day. When you enter this menu a Calendar will be Input the subject and then press the left soft key displayed. [OK]. The month and year are shown at the top of the screen.
ORGANISER MEMO MENU 4.3 1. Select the Memo by pressing the left soft key [Select]. 2. If the entry is empty, add new by pressing the left soft key [Add]. 3. Input the memo and then press the left soft key [OK].
MESSAGES Press the Menu key ( ) and select Messages using 2. After you complete the message, to select the navigation keys. required option, press the left soft key [Options]. The following options are available. Send: Enter the number or select the number from NEW MESSAGE MENU 5.1 the phonebook or the recent numbers.
MESSAGES Add T9 dictionary: You can add your own words. Contacts: You can add phone numbers in the This menu will only be shown when the edit mode message. has been set to T9ABC/T9Abc/T9abc. Symbol: You can attach special characters. T9 languages: Select the desired language for T9 My business card: You can attach your name card.
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4. Press the left soft key [Options]. The following Add T9 dictionary: You can add your own word. options are available. This menu will only be shown when the edit mode has been set to T9ABC/T9Abc/T9abc. Send: Supports multiple numbers and email addresses.
MESSAGES If the phone shows ‘No space for SIM message’, you INBOX MENU 5.2 only have to delete the SIM messages from the Inbox. You will be alerted when you have received messages. If the phone displays ‘No space for message’, you will They will be stored in the Inbox.
Information: You can view information about Load: Launches the WAP connection to the URL received messages; Sender’s address, Subject contained in the download message. The phone (only for Multimedia message), Message date & must be configured for WAP services to download time, Message type, Message size.
MESSAGES When you already sent the message: DRAFTS MENU 5.4 View: You can view the sent messages. Using this menu, you can preset up to five multimedia Forward: You can forward the current message to messages that you use most frequently. This menu other recipients.
INFO MESSAGE TEMPLATES MENU 5.6 MENU 5.7 (DEPENDANT TO NETWORK AND There are pre-defined messages in the list. You can view and edit the template messages or create new SUBSCRIPTION) messages. Two types of templates are available: Text Info service messages are text messages sent by the and Multimedia.
MESSAGES Delete all: Deletes all templates. My business card (Menu 5.7.3) This option helps you to make your own name card. Multimedia templates (Menu 5.7.2) Key in the name, mobile phone number, office number, Preview: Displays the draft multimedia message. Fax number, and E-mail address.
Delivery report: If you set to Yes, you can check multimedia messages automatically. If you select whether your message is sent successfully. Off, you receive only notification message in the inbox and then you can check this notification. If you Reply charging: When a message is sent, it allows select Home network only, you receive multimedia the recipients to reply and charge the cost of the...
MESSAGES listen to voice mails if a roaming service is Push messages (Menu 5.8.5) supported. You can set the option whether you will receive the message or not. Info message (Menu 5.8.4) Receive Yes: If you select this menu, your phone will receive Info service messages.
In this case, the picture indicator will be displayed on the sub-LCD. Zoom level MG300d has a built-in 1.3M pixel digital camera, Flash on/off which allows to take pictures at 1280x960 pixel (also known as SXGA). The CMOS sensor allows high...
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MULTIMEDIA Brightness: changes the brightness of the Quality: You can select the desired quality of photo among 5 levels (-2, -1, 0, 1 and 2). You can picture by selecting either S-Fine, Fine or Normal. also change the brightness of the picture using the left/right directional keys from the viewfinder.
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After checking the photos, you can either save Flash: Toggles the flash to take pictures in low them or delete them choosing the relative icons. light conditions. Note Note The multi shot function is only available if the You can toggle the flash also pressing the key resolution is set as 320x240 or 640x480.
4. To exit the camera mode, long press the camera side key. VIDEO CAMERA MENU 6.2 MG300d includes a video camera which can take Note every kind of video at resolution of 176x144 or Taking a self-portrait, you can’t change the 128x96 pixel.
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Brightness: Changes the brightness of the Note video among 5 levels (-2, -1, 0, 1 and 2). You can A high quality setting will increase the definition also change the brightness of the video using the of the video, but the memory size will be bigger. left/right directional keys from the viewfinder.
MULTIMEDIA Send via Bluetooth: You can send a pciture via Note Bluetooth. You can toggle the flash also pressing the Write multimedia messages: You can send a key from the viewfinder. picture via MMS. Set as wallpaper: You can set a picture as a Zoom: The video camera integrates a zoom wallpaper.
• AAC+: V1 : (Bit rate 16 28Kbps) MENU 6.5 V2 : (Bit rate 16 48Kbps) The MG300d has an integrated MP3 player built-in. (Sampling frequency from 8KHz to 48KHz) You can enjoy listening to MP3 music files on your •...
MULTIMEDIA connect to PC via USB cable. If you use on win98 SE, View play list: You can view the play list on listening you have to install Mass storage drive for windows 98 to the music. on CD-ROM. Area repeat: The special area part of the current music is repeated when you select ON of the menu.
- Flip setting Note Continue playing: Although you close the flip on The copyright of music files can be protected playing, the play mode is continued without a in international treaties and national copyright pause. laws. Stop playing: When you close the flip, you can Therefore, it may be necessary to obtain a stop the play mode.
MULTIMEDIA 2. If you want to finish recording, press the left soft key [Save]. 3. Key in Voice memo title, press the left soft key [OK]. View list (Menu 6.6.2) The phone shows voice memo list. You can Playback and Delete the recorded voice memo. SETTINGS MENU 6.7 Camera...
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SETTINGS You can set the following menus for your convenience Time format and preferences. Your can set the time format between 24-hour and 1. Press [Menu] in standby mode. 12-hour. 2. Press for direct access to enter Settings. PHONE SETTINGS MENU 7.2 DATE &...
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SETTINGS Standby text: If you select On, you can edit the text Call divert (Menu 7.3.1) which is displayed in standby mode. The Call divert service allows you to divert incoming Backlight time: You can set the light-up duration of voice calls, fax calls, and data calls to another number.
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To voice mail centre Send my number (Menu 7.3.3) Forwards to message centre. This function is not (network and subscription dependent) shown at All data calls and All fax calls menus. Set by network: If you select this, you can send To other number your phone number depending on two line service Inputs the number for diverting.
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SETTINGS Auto redial 4. If you enter wrong PIN code more than 3 times, the (Menu 7.3.6) phone will lock out. If the PIN is blocked, you will On: When this function is activated, the phone will need to key in the PUK code. automatically try to redial in the case of failure to 5.
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Outgoing international: The barring service for all Fixed dial number (Menu 7.4.4) outgoing international calls. (SIM dependent) Outgoing international when roaming: The You can restrict your outgoing calls to selected phone barring service for all international outgoing calls numbers. except home network. The numbers are protected by your PIN2 code.
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SETTINGS Preferred NETWORK SETTINGS MENU 7.5 You can set a list of preferred networks phone will You can select a network which will be registered attempt to register with first, before attempting to either automatically or manually. Usually, the network register to any other networks.
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MEMORY STATUS MENU 7.8 Internal memory (Menu 7.8.1) This function shows the status of the user memory of the handset. Multimedia memory (Menu 7.8.2) This function shows the status of the multimedia memory of the handset.
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SERVICE You can access various WAP (Wireless Application Description Protocol) services such as banking, news, weather Scrolls each line of the content area reports and flight information. These services are specially designed for mobile phones and they are Returns to the previous page maintained by WAP service providers.
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Bookmarks Go to URL (Menu 8.1.2) (Menu 8.1.3) This menu allows you to store the URL of favorite web You can connect directly to the site you want. After pages for easy access at a later time. Your phone has entering a specific URL, press the OK key.
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SERVICE - Homepage: This setting allows you to enter the Call speed: The speed of your data connection ; address (URL) of a site you want to use as 9600 or 14400 homepage. You do not need to type http:// at the - GPRS settings: The service settings are only front of each URL as the WAP Browser will available when GPRS is chosen as a bearer service.
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Rename: You can change the profile name. SIM SERVICE (SIM DEPENDENT) Delete: Deletes the selected profile from the list. MENU 8.2 Add new: You can add a new profile. Your service provider can offer special applications through the SIM card, such as home banking, stock Cache market, etc.
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DOWNLOADS - Always: The connection is created immediately GAMES & APPS MENU 9.1 without a notification. Games & Apps - Prompt: You will be asked before the application (Menu 9.1.1) makes the connection. In this menu, you can manage the Java applications installed in your phone.
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Profiles (Menu 9.1.2) Note This menu contains the same settings of the Internet The JAR file is a compressed format of the Java menu. In fact, in order to download new applications, a program and the JAD file is a description file WAP connection is needed.
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TECHNICAL DATA GENERAL Product name: MG300d System : GSM 900 / DCS 1800 / PCS 1900 AMBIENT TEMPERATURES Max: +55°C (discharging) : +45°C (charging) Min: -10°C...
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Appendix 1. RF Exposure Statement WARNING! Read this information before operating the phone. 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.
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Appendix 2. Consumer Information on SAR (Specific Absorption Rate) This Model Phone Meets the Government’s Requirements for Exposure to Radio Waves. Your wireless phone is a radio transmitter and receiver. It is designed and manufactured not to exceed the emission limits for exposure to radio frequency (RF) energy set by the Federal Communications Commission of the U.S.