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- Page 1 USER GUIDE LG-G420 www.lg.com MFL00000000 (1.0)
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Page 2: About This User Guide
ENGLISH About this user guide Thank you for choosing this LG product. Please carefully read this user guide before using the device for the first time to ensure safe and proper use. • Some content and illustrations may differ from your device depending on the region, service provider, software version, or OS version, and are subject to change without prior notice. -
Page 3: Table Of Contents
Table of contents Guidelines for safe and efficient use Safety instructions Basic Functions Phone Settings Product components and Profiles accessories Display Parts overview Phone Turning Your Phone On and Call Connectivity Installing the SIM Cards Dual SIM setting Charging the phone Restore settings Useful Apps Appendix... -
Page 4: Guidelines For Safe And Efficient Use
Guidelines for safe and efficient Read before use • To purchase optional items, contact the LG Customer Information Centre for available dealers. • The appearance and specifications of the device are subject to change without notice. Important Information This user’ s guide contains important information about the use and operation of this phone. - Page 5 Safety Information Read these simple guidelines. Breaking the rules may be illegal or dangerous. More detailed information is provided in this user’ s guide. • Never use an unapproved battery that could cause damages to the phone or the battery itself, or even explode. •...
- Page 6 Do not make or answer calls while charging the phone, which can cause a short circuit, electric shock, or fire. • Use only batteries and chargers provided by LG. The warranty does not apply to products provided by other providers. •...
- Page 7 Information about the RF exposure from FCC WARNING! Read this information before operating the phone. • In August 1996, the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) of the United States, with its action in Report and Order FCC 96-502, adopted an updated safety standard for human exposure to radio frequency (RF) electromagnetic energy emitted by FCC regulated transmitters.
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Page 8: Battery Precautions
If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures: •... -
Page 9: Battery Disposal
Battery Disposal • Please dispose of your battery properly, or bring it to your wireless provider for recycling. • Do not dispose of your battery in fire or with hazardous or flammable materials. Adapter Precautions (Charger) • Using the wrong battery charger could damage your phone and void your warranty. - Page 10 • Always unplug the charger from the wall socket after the phone is fully charged to save unnecessary power consumption of the charger. Avoid damage to your ear • Damage to your hear can occur due to constant exposure to excessive high sound.
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Page 11: Safety Instructions
Safety instructions TIA’s Safety Information This includes complete security information on wireless phones from TIA (Telecommunications Industry Association). It’ s required, for CTIA Certification, the inclusion in the user manual of text covering pacemakers, hearing aids and other medical devices. It’ s encouraged the use of the remaining TIA language when relevant. -
Page 12: Electronic Devices
Suggestions for a more efficient operation For your phone to operate most efficiently: • Do not touch the antenna unnecessarily, when the phone is in use. The contact with the antenna affects call quality, and may cause the phone to operate at a higher power level than otherwise would be need. -
Page 13: Hearing Aids
Hearing Aids Some digital wireless phones may interfere with some hearing aids. In the event of such interference, we recommend that you contact your service provider. Other Medical Devices If you use any other personal medical devices, consult your device manufacturer to determine if they are adequately shielded from external RF energy. -
Page 14: Potentially Explosive Atmosphere
• The battery doesn’t need to be fully discharged before recharging. • Only use LG approved chargers that are specifically made for your phone model, since they are designed to maximize the battery life. • Do not disassemble or short-circuit it. -
Page 15: General Notice
• Replace the battery when it no longer provides acceptable performance. The battery can be recharged several hundred times before replacement. • Charge the battery after long periods without use to maximize its life. • The battery life will vary depending on usage patterns and environmental conditions. -
Page 16: Ambient Temperatures
Facility to replace the damaged antenna. • Do not immerse your phone in water. If this happens, immediately turn it off and remove the battery. If your phone does not work, take it to an LG Authorized Service Facility. •... - Page 17 Precautions when using SIM cards • Do not insert the SIM card into the device with the label or seal attached. This may cause damage. • Do not remove the SIM card while using the device. This may damage the SIM card or the system.
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Page 18: Basic Functions
Basic Functions... -
Page 19: Product Components And
• If any of these basic items are missing, contact the dealer from which you purchased your device. • To purchase additional basic items, contact the LG Customer Service Centre. • To purchase optional items, contact the LG Customer Service Centre for available dealers. -
Page 20: Parts Overview
Parts overview Earpiece Display screen Navigation keys Soft keys Confirm key / OK key End/Power key Send key Alphanumeric keys Torch Earphone jack Rear Camera Lens Microphone Charger port Basic Functions... - Page 21 Back cover Battery SIM card slots SD card • Send key - You can dial a phone number and answer incoming calls. • Soft keys - Each of these keys performs the functions indicated by the text on the display immediately above them. •...
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Page 22: Turning Your Phone On And Off
• Only alphanumeric key is lighting when using a phone. Turning Your Phone On and Off You can power the phone On or Off by pressing and holding the End/ Power key. Installing the SIM Cards When you subscribe to a cellular network, you are provided with a SIM card loaded with your subscription details, such as your PIN, any optional services available and many others. - Page 23 Make sure the gold contact area on the card is facing downwards. Insert your battery. Basic Functions...
- Page 24 Close the back cover. Basic Functions...
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Page 25: Charging The Phone
• charged before you use it for the first time. • Use only LG-approved chargers, batteries, and cables. When using unapproved chargers or cables, it may cause battery charging slowly or pop up the message regarding slow charging. Or, unapproved chargers or cables can cause the battery to explode or damage the device, which are not covered by the warranty. -
Page 26: Useful Apps
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Page 27: Calls
Calls Making a call Enter the number using the keypad. To delete a digit press Clear. Press to initiate the call. To end the call, press • To control the volume during a call, press the Up/Down navigation keys. Making a call from your contacts Select Contacts from the home screen. -
Page 28: Using The Speakerphone
Using the speakerphone During in call, you can activate speakerphone by pressing RSK (H-Free) and you can use the handset in hands-free mode. If the speakerphone is active, press RSK (H-Held) again to resume normal handset conversation mode. Share contact Share contact feature provides an easy access to share contacts to caller while in Call, through SMS. -
Page 29: Contacts
Contacts Searching for a contact Select Contacts from the home screen. Using the keypad enter the first letter of the contact you want to call. Press Up/Down navigation keys to scroll through the contacts. Adding a new contact Select Contacts from the home screen. Choose Add new contact. -
Page 30: Messaging
Messaging Sending a message Press Menu, select Messaging, select Write message and choose Text message or Multimedia message. Enter your message using either the T9 predictive mode or Abc manual mode or 123 mode. You can switch text input modes by pressing the key. -
Page 31: Abc Mode
T9 mode ( Abc) T9 mode ( Abc) uses a built-in dictionary to recognise words you’re writing based on the key sequences you press. Simply press the number key associated with the letter you want to enter, and the dictionary will recognise the word once all the letters are entered. Using the T9 mode ( Abc) When you are in the T9 predictive text input mode, start entering a word by pressing keys... -
Page 32: Changing The Language
Changing the language There are two ways to change the writing language from the writing screen. You can press Options, go to Writing language and then set the language you want or long press key in editor. Message folders Press Menu, select Messaging. And select the folder you want. •... -
Page 33: Organizer
Organizer Calendar When you enter this menu, a calendar appears. A square cursor is located on the current date. You can move the cursor to another date using the navigation keys. Tasks This feature allows you to save and manage a task. Alarm clock You can set up to 5 alarms to invoke on a specified time. -
Page 34: Camera
Camera Taking a photo Press Menu and choose Camera. Holding the phone and point the lens towards the subject of the photo. Press OK key to take a photo. The following options will appear at the bottom of the screen by pressing left soft key. -
Page 35: Multimedia
Shooting a video Press Menu and choose Camera. Press down navigation key to convert into the video mode. Point the lens towards the subject of the video and press OK key to start recording. A timer will appear at the bottom of left-side. Press OK key to stop recording and select the right soft key to save. -
Page 36: Image Viewer
Image viewer This menu allows you to view pictures and videos that are captured with camera. You can access the following options by pressing Options: View, Send, Use as, Rename, Delete, Sort by, Details and Storage. In Use as, you can choose from Wallpaper, Power on display, Power off display and Caller picture. -
Page 37: Internet
Applications Allows you to access applications. Press Menu > Multimedia > Applications > My apps. Internet The internet gives you a fast, full colour world of games, music, news, sports, entertainment, and much more, right on your mobile phone. Press Menu > Internet. •... -
Page 38: Phone Settings
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Page 39: Profiles
Profiles You can adjust and customize the phone profile for different events or environments. • General – Ring tone and key tone volume are set to normal. • Silent – Ring tone is disabled and Vibrate is activated. • Meeting – Ring tone and Vibrate are disabled. •... -
Page 40: Phone
Phone Enjoy the freedom of adapting how your phone works for your own style. • Date and time – You can set functions relating to the date and time. • Language – You can change the language for the display texts in your phone. -
Page 41: Call
accepted. To exit SOS mode, on the idle screen push the end key and select Yes. • Emergency notice – Once this feature is Set ON, Message will be sent to Emergency contact(s), when Emergency call is dialled or when Phone is in non-usage for certain duration. This may incur additional charges. -
Page 42: Cost Save Mode
Cost save mode Every contact is added along with assigned SIM when adding in phone book. During Calling, matching operator SIM is identified and the operation is completed using the matching operator SIM. This makes possible to use benefit from using same operator. To use Cost save mode feature, make sure the feature is On [Menu >... -
Page 43: Connectivity
• Fake call can be activated or deactivated from idle screen using shortcut code #*#. Connectivity Bluetooth Your phone has built-in Bluetooth wireless technology, which makes it possible for you to connect your phone wirelessly to other Bluetooth devices such as a handsfree device, PC, laptop, or other phones. -
Page 44: Dual Sim Setting
Network settings You can select a network that will be registered either automatically or manually. Data connection SIM Allow you to choose SIM for data connection. Data accounts Pre defined APN, Homepage, IP Address, Port settings have been given for all operators of targeted countries. Data account settings are used to launch Opera and any other network based apps, which uses data connection. -
Page 45: Appendix
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Page 46: Faq
This chapter lists some problems you might encounter when using your phone. Some problems require you to call your service provider, but most are easy to fix yourself. Message Possible causes Possible corrective measures There is no SIM card in Make sure that the SIM card is SIM card error the phone or it is inserted... - Page 47 Charging error Plug the charger into a No voltage different socket. Charger defective Replace the charger. Use only original LG Wrong charger accessories. Check the settings status in the sound menu to make No sound Vibration mode sure you are not in vibration or silent mode.
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Page 48: More Information
In addition to the source code, all referred license terms, warranty disclaimers and copyright notices are available for download. LG Electronics will also provide open source code to you on CD-ROM for a charge covering the cost of performing such distribution (such as the cost of media, shipping, and handling) upon email request to opensource@lge.com .