LG LG280 User Manual Page 1

Important Safety Precautions1Important Safety PrecautionsRead these instructions. Breaking the rules may be dangerous orillegal. Further detailed info

Technical Details10Technical DetailsImportant InformationThis user’s guide providesimportant information on the useand operation of your phone.Please

Warranty Information100Warranty Informationimplied either in fact or byoperations of law, statutory orotherwise, including, but notlimited to any impl

11Technical Detailsconsistent with the safetystandard previously set by bothU.S. and international standardsbodies.The design of this phone complieswi

Technical Details12Technical DetailsCautionUse only the supplied andapproved antenna. Use ofunauthorized antennas ormodifications could impair callqua

Phone Overview13Technical Details1. Earpiece2. Flip Open to answer an incoming call and close toend the call (dependent on the Call Answer in CallSetu

14Phone OverviewPhone OverviewPhone Overview1. Side Keys Use to adjust the ringer volume instandby mode and the earpiece volume during acall. Ringer v

15Menus OverviewMenus Overview1. Web2. Messaging1. Send Message2. Text Messages3. IM & Email4. Communities5. WebAlerts6. Picture Message7. Voicema

Menus Overview16Menus Overview2. Sounds1. Volume2. Ringer3. Alerts4. Keytones Length5. Caller Ringtunes3. Bluetooth4. Messages1. Notification2. Callba

17Menus Overview8. Restrict and Lock1. Limit Calls2. Lock Pictures3. Lock Phone9. Roaming1. Set Mode2. Update PRL0. Security1. Lock Phone2. Change Loc

18Getting Started with Your PhoneThe BatteryThe phone comes with arechargeable battery. Keep thebattery charged while not in usein order to maximize t

19Getting Started with Your PhoneBattery Charge LevelThe battery charge level is shownat the top right of the LCDscreen. When the battery chargelevel

Important Safety Precautions2Important Safety Precautions1. Do not expose the battery charger or adapter to directsunlight or use it in places with hi

Getting Started with Your Phone20Getting Started with Your PhoneScreen IconsWhen the phone is powered on,the top line of the LCD screendisplays icons

21Getting Started with Your PhoneRedialing Calls1. Press twice to redial thelast number you called,received or missed. The last 50numbers are stored

Quick Access to Convenient Features22Quick Access to Convenient FeaturesLock ModeSets your phone to require your4-digit password in order to usethe ph

23Quick Access to Convenient FeaturesCaller IDCaller ID displays the number ofthe person calling when yourphone rings. If the caller’sidentity is stor

Using Phone Menus24WebWebThe Web feature allows you toview Internet content especiallydesigned for the mobile phoneinterface. For specific information

Web25WebQuality of BrowserBrowsing the web via the phoneis not like using your homecomputer. Site providers haveselected only the critical aspectsof t

Messaging26MessagingMessagingAccess and Options1. Press .2. Press Messaging.3. Select a sub-menu.1. Send Message2. Text Messages3. IM & Email4. C

27Messagingdependent upon the type ofmessage you want to send.Sending a Text Message1. Press , , , .2. Press Right soft key NewAddr.3. Enter Mobile N

Messaging28MessagingMessage Icon ReferenceIndicates New MessagesIndicates New Text MessageIndicates New PictureMessageIndicates New VoicemailIndicates

29Messaging3. IM & EmailAllows you to log on to specificweb messaging services and chatonline. Privacy policy andcharges may vary.1. Press , , .4.

3Important Safety Precautions1. Do not place or answer calls while charging the phone as it mayshort-circuit the phone and/or cause electric shock or

Messaging30MessagingMute/ Speaker On/ 3-WayCall/ Contacts/ RecentCalls/ Send Message/Record Voice Memo/ Memo pad8. SettingsAllows you to configure 9se

31Messaging8.3 SignatureEach message you send can havea customized signature to reflectyour personality.1. Press , , , .2. Select Customand press .(I

Messaging32Messaging8.7 Edit Voicemail #You can edit your voicemail #and there are following optionsas well. 1. Press , , , .2. Use to select a setti

My Downloads33My DownloadsMy DownloadsYou have access to a dynamicvariety of Premium Servicecontent such as downloadableGames, Ringers, Screen Savers,

My Downloads34My Downloads2. Scroll to Ringersand press.3. Highlight Get Moreand press(The browser will launchand take you to the Ringersdownload menu

Missed Alerts35Missed AlertsDisplays the list of your missedalerts. This feature allows you tocheck out functions you have notpromptly checked. For ex

Contacts36ContactsContactsThe Contacts Menu allows youto store names, phone numbersand other information in yourphone’s memory. When youaccess your Co

Pictures37PicturesPicturesYour phone’s built-in cameragives you the ability to take full-color digital pictures, view yourpictures using the phone’sdi

Pictures38Pictures●To return to camera mode totake another picture, press.4. Press Right Soft Key Optionsfor more options:Sendto send the picture toup

39Pictures2. Picture MessageAllows you to store your Picturemessages.1. Press , , .3. Photo AlbumYour phone’s picture storage areais called Photo Albu

Table of Contents4Table of ContentsImportant Safety Precautions 1Table of Contents 4Welcome 9Important Information 10FCC Part 15 Class B Compliance 10

Pictures40Pictures2. Select Upload and then selectUploads or an album title tosave your picture(s) to youronline albums.4. PrintPictures in your phone

Call Histroy41Call HistroyCall HistroyThe Calls Menu is a list of thelast phone numbers or Contactentries for calls you placed,accepted, or missed. It

Settings42SettingsSettingsThe Settings Menu has optionsto customize your phone.Access and Options1. Press .2. Press Settings.3. Select a sub-menu.1.

43Settings1.1.2 Slide ShowYou can create a slide showscreen saver of up to nine imagesthat will change continuously onyour standby screen.1. Press , ,

Settings44Settings1.1.7 Foregrounds1.1.7.1 Clock/CalendarChoose whether you want yourphone’s clock to be displayed inanalog mode, digital mode, orwith

45Settings1.2 Outer Screen ClockAllows you to choose the kind ofscreen clock to be displayed onyour outer screen.1. Press , , , .2. Choose a settin

Settings46Settings1.6 LanguageAllows you to set the bilingualfeature according to yourpreference. Choose betweenEnglish and French.1. Press , , , .2.

47Settings2. Select Contacts orUnknown#s. (The list ofpreprogrammed ringers isdisplayed.)Contacts Default/ OneContact3. Use your navigation key toscro

Settings48Settings1. Press , , , .2. Select Short Tones orLongTonesand press .2.5 Caller Ringtunes1. Press , , , .3. BluetoothRefer to Bluetooth on p

49Settings4. MessagesRefer to page 30 for moredetails.1. Press , , .5. Text EntryAllows you to configure 8settings for editing messages.1. Press ,

5Table of ContentsCaller ID 23Speed Dialing 23Web 24Messaging 261. Send Message 262. Text Messages 283. IM & Email 294. Communities 295. WebAlerts

Settings50Settings5.7 My WordsAllows you to add your newwords in the word database.5.8 HelpShows you the usefulness ofmodifying Word Options foryour c

51Settings6.3.1 My Phone NumberAllows you to view your phonenumber.1. Press , , , ,.6.3.2 Icon GlossaryAllows you to view the icons andtheir meanings.

Settings52Settings2. Press .3. Select Onor Offand press.7.1.2 Font SettingsThis setting allows you to adjustthe display appearance whenentering text (

53Settingsbe manually turned on/off whenconnected or disconnected fromthe device.1. Press , , , ,.2. Use to select a setting,then press .●Off●Headse

Settings54Settings.7.4.2 Hide/Show Secret1. Press , , , ,.7.4.3 My Name Card1. Press , , , ,.7.5 Headset Mode1. Press , , , .2. Select Normalor Headse

55Settings2. Read the information andpress .3. Select Left Navigation, RightNavigation, Up Navigation,or Down Navigationandpress .4. Using the navigat

Settings56Settings7.8.2 Lock Pictures1. Press , , , .2. Enter the four-digit lock code.3. Press Lock Picture.4. Select Unlockor Lockandpress .7.8.

57Settings1. Press , , , ,.2. Use to select Automatic/Home Onlythen press . 7.9.2 Update PRL1. Press , , , ,.7.0 SecurityThe Security Menu allows you

Settings58Settings7.0.4 Edit Contacts List1. Press , , , .2. Enter the four-digit lock code.3. Press Edit ContactsList.7.0.5 Delete/Reset7.0.5.1 Delet

59Settings1. Press , , , .2. Enter the four-digit lock code.3. Press Delete/Reset.4. Press Reset All Settings.(A disclaimer appears.)5. Read the discl

Table of Contents6Table of Contents1.3 Font Settings 451.4 Browser Font Size 451.5 Keypad Light 451.6 Language 461.7 Status Light 462. Sounds 462.1 V

Tools60ToolsToolsAllows you to make use ofvarious tools and applications toyour phone.1. Backup1. Press , , .1.1 Backup Manager1. Press , , , .1.2 Lea

61Tools7. Use to highlight a toneor an alert and press .8. Use to select one of theavailable alarm ring types andpress .9. Press Left Soft Key Save

Tools62Tools1. Press , , , .2. Scroll to <Add a New...>andpress .Headset/Car Kits/ All/Phone/ PDA/ PC/ PrinterFor pairing new Bluetooth®device1.

63Tools3.1 Pair with Hands Free1. Press , , , .2. Search for the Hands Free.3. Press Left Soft Key Refresh to find devices.4. After finding devices, p

Tools64Tools3.6 More...1. Press , , , .<Settings>You can control the settings touse the Bluetooth wirelesstechnology via your phone. Yourproper

65Toolsyour visibility settings.1. Press , , , ,, .2. Scroll to <Settings>and press.3. Press Device Name.4. Press to clear thecurrent name.5.

Tools66Tools3. After finding the device toblock and press Left Soft KeyBlock.4. USB Mode4.1 Phone As Modem1. Attach the USB cable to yourphone and you

67Tools6. Ez Tip CalculatorAllows you to quickly and easilycalculate the amounts for a billwith the amount of the bill, theamount of the tip, and then

Tools68Tools1. Press , , , .If any missed alerts, listen tothe guides.7.5 Voice Guide1. Press , , , .2. Say yes to set the voice guide.On/ Off7.6 Phon

69ToolsMoves cursor to the left.Moves cursor to the right.Moves to the previousweek.Moves to the next week.3. Press Left Soft Key Add.4. Enter your sc

7Table of ContentsTools 601. Backup 602. Alarm Clock 603. Bluetooth 613.1 Pair with Hands Free 633.2 Send a Contact 633.3 Send Files 633.4 Add a New..

Tools70Tools3. Talk into the microphone afterthe tone, then press Stop. The default memo titleis the date and time ofrecording.To Playback a Voice Mem

71ToolsMode. Also, note that wordchoices/ suggestions are listedand adding an word to databaseis asked while enteringcharacters.*. World ClockAllows y

Safety72SafetyTIA (TelecommunicationsIndustry Association)Safety InformationThe following is the completeTIA Safety Information forwireless handheld p

73Safetymodifications, or attachmentscould damage the phone andmay violate FCC regulations.Phone OperationNORMAL POSITION: Hold thephone as you would

Safety74Safetyrecommends that a minimumseparation of six inches bemaintained between a handheldwireless phone and a pacemakerto avoid potential interf

75Safetyor health care facilities may useequipment that could besensitive to external RF energy.VehiclesRF signals may affect improperlyinstalled or i

Safety76Safetybelow deck on boats; fuel orchemical transfer or storagefacilities; vehicles using liquefiedpetroleum gas (such as propaneor butane); ar

77Safetybattery to explode.●The battery does not need tobe fully discharged beforerecharging.●Use only LG-approvedchargers specific to yourphone model

Safety78Safety●Do not use harshchemicals(such as alcohol,benzene, thinners, etc.) ordetergents to clean yourphone. There is a risk of thiscausing a fi

79Safetyphone (power plug pin),metallic articles (such as acoin, paperclip or pen) mayshort-circuit the phone.Always cover the receptaclewhen not in u

Table of Contents8Table of ContentsHearing Aids 74Other Medical Devices 74Health Care Facilities 74Vehicles 75Posted Facilities 75Aircraft 75Blasting

Safety80Safety●When the phone is not usedfor a long period time, store itin a safe place with the powercord unplugged.●Using the phone in proximityto

81Safetymuffled speech, stop listeningand have your hearing checked.The louder the volume, the lesstime is required before yourhearing could be affect

Safety82SafetyFDA Consumer UpdateThe U.S. Food andDrug Administration’sCenter for Devices andRadiological Health ConsumerUpdate on Mobile Phones:1. Do

83Safetywireless phones are shown toemit radiofrequency energy (RF)at a level that is hazardous to theuser. In such a case, the FDAcould require the m

Safety84Safetyparticipates in some interagencyworking group activities, as well. The FDA shares regulatoryresponsibilities for wirelessphones with the

85Safetyfrom the source. The so called“cordless phones,” which have abase unit connected to thetelephone wiring in a house,typically operate at far lo

Safety86Safetyother cancers. None of the studiesdemonstrated the existence of anyharmful health effects fromwireless phone RF exposures.However, none

87Safety6. What is the FDA doing tofind out more about thepossible health effects ofwireless phone RF?The FDA is working with the U.S.National Toxico

Safety88Safety7. How can I find out howmuch radio frequencyenergy exposure I can getby using my wirelessphone?All phones sold in the UnitedStates mus

89Safetyfor measuring the radiofrequency energy (RF) exposurefrom wireless phones and otherwireless handsets with theparticipation and leadership ofFD

Welcome9WelcomeThank you for choosing the advanced and compact LG280 cellularphone, designed to operate with the latest digital mobilecommunication te

Safety90Safetywireless phone will reduce RFexposure. If you must conductextended conversations bywireless phone every day, youcould place more distanc

91Safetywireless phone causes braintumors or other ill effects. Theirrecommendation to limit wirelessphone use by children was strictlyprecautionary;

Safety92Safetythe use of wireless phones forpossible interactions with othermedical devices. Should harmfulinterference be found to occur,the FDA will

93SafetyConsumer Informationon SAR (Specific Absorption Rate)This Model Phone Meets theGovernment’s Requirements forExposure to Radio Waves.Yourwirele

Safety94Safetyaccount for any variations inmeasurements. Tests for SAR are conductedusing standard operatingpositions specified by the FCCwith the pho

95Safetyaccessories that cannot maintain0.79 inches (2.0 cm) separationdistance between the user'sbody and the back of the phone,and have not bee

Safety96SafetyAbsorption Rates (SAR) can befound on the CellularTelecommunications IndustryAssociation (CTIA) website athttp://www.ctia.org/*In the Un

Accessories97AccessoriesThere are a variety of accessories available for your mobile phone.Consult your local dealer for availability. Optional items

Warranty Information98Warranty Information1. WHAT THIS WARRANTYCOVERS:LG offers you a limited warrantythat the enclosed subscriber unitand its enclose

99Warranty Information2. WHAT THIS WARRANTYDOES NOT COVER:(1) Defects or damagesresulting from use of theproduct in other than itsnormal and customary