All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com Important notice Please read this before you start using your phone! Please check to see whether any problems you encountered with your phone are described in this section before taking the phone in for service or calling a service representative.
All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com 3. Before installing an open source application and OS WARNING If you install and use an OS other than the one provided by the manufacturer it may cause your phone to malfunction. In addition, your phone will no longer be covered by the warranty.
All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com Important notice WARNING If you perform a Hard Reset, all user applications, user data and DRM licenses will be deleted. Please remember to backup any important data before performing a Hard Reset. 6. Opening and switching applications Multi-tasking is easy with FireFox because you can keep more than one application running at the same time.
All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com Getting to know your phone Phone overview Earpiece Power/Lock Key Switch your phone on/off • Proximity Sensor by pressing and holding this key. Short press to lock/unlock Home Key • the screen. Return to the Home screen from any screen.
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All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com Getting to know your phone Volume keys In the Home screen: Control ringer volume. • During a call: Control your earpiece volume. • When playing a song: Control volume continuously. • Earphone Jack Power/Lock Key Microphone Charger/USB Port...
All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com Installing the SIM card and battery Before you can start exploring your new phone, you'll need to set it up. To insert the SIM card and battery. To remove the battery cover, hold the phone firmly in one hand. With your other hand, lift off the battery cover with your thumbnail as shown in figure.
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All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com Getting to know your phone Slide the SIM card into its slot as shown in the figure. Make sure the gold contact area on the card is facing downwards. Insert the battery into place by aligning the gold contacts on the phone and the battery (1) and pressing it down until it clicks into place (2).
Do not open the battery cover while your phone is charging. • WARNING! 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.
All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com Getting to know your phone Using the memory card Turn the phone off before inserting or removing the memory card. Remove the battery cover. Insert the memory card into the slot. Make sure the gold contact area is facing downwards.
All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com Your Home screen Touch screen tips Here are some tips on how to navigate on your phone. Tap or touch – A single finger tap selects items, links, shortcuts and letters on the on-screen keyboard.
All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com Your Home screen Home screen Simply swipe left to see all installed apps; swipe right to explore and install new apps. NOTE: Some screen images may be different depending on your phone provider. On your Home screen, you can view menu icons at the bottom of the screen.
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All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com Notifications Notifications alert you to the arrival of new messages, calendar events, and alarms, as well as to ongoing events, such as video downloads. From the notifications panel, you can view your phone's current status and pending notifications.
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All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com Your Home screen Quick Settings Use Quick Settings to easily toggle function settings like Wi-Fi, 3G, Bluetooth, Airplane mode, and Settings. For Quick Set tings, swipe down from the status bar to open the notifications panel and swipe or touch for you desired setting.
All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com NOTE: The icons location in the status bar may differ according to the function or service. On-screen keyboard You can enter text using the on-screen keyboard. The on-screen keyboard appears automatically on the screen when you need to enter text. To manually display the keyboard, simply touch a text field where you want to enter text.
All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com Connecting to Networks and Devices Wi-Fi With Wi-Fi, you can use high-speed Internet access within the coverage of the wireless access point (AP). Enjoy wireless Internet using Wi-Fi, without extra charges. Connecting to Wi-Fi networks To use Wi-Fi on your phone, you need to access a wireless access point or 'hotspot'.
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You can use Bluetooth to send data by running a corresponding application, but not from the Bluetooth menu as on most other mobile phones. NOTE: LG is not responsible for the loss, interception or misuse of data sent or • received via the Bluetooth wireless feature.
All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com Connecting to Networks and Devices Send data using the Bluetooth wireless feature Open the appropriate application and select the file or item you want to share. Select the option for sending data via Bluetooth. NOTE: The method for selecting an option may vary by data type.
All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com To rename or secure your hotspot You can change the name of your phone's Wi-Fi network name (SSID) and secure its Wi-Fi network. On the Home screen, touch Settings. Touch Internet sharing from the Network & Connectivity. Ensure that Wi-Fi hotspot is unchecked.
All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com Calls Making a call Touch to open the keypad. Enter the number using the keypad. To delete a digit, touch the Touch to make a call. To end a call, touch the End icon TIP! To enter “+”...
All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com Viewing your call logs and choose the Call log tab On the Home screen, touch View a complete list of all dialled, received and missed calls. TIP! Touch , then touch Select All to select all the recorded items. And touch •...
All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com Contacts Searching for a contact On the Home screen Touch to open your contacts. Touch Search and enter the contact name using the keyboard. Adding a new contact Touch , enter the new contact's number, then touch >...
All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com Messaging Your phone combines SMS and MMS into one intuitive, easy-to-use menu. Sending a message Touch on the Home screen and touch to open a new message. Enter a contact name or contact number in the To field. As you enter the contact name, matching contacts will appear.
All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com E-Mail You can use the E-mail application to read emails from services like Gmail. The E-mail application supports the following account types: IMAP or ActiveSync. Your service provider or system administrator can provide you with the account settings you need.
All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com Camera To open the Camera application, tap Camera on the Home screen. Getting to know the viewfinder Flash – Automatically turns on the flash when taking a photo in a dark place. Video mode – Touch this icon to switch to video mode. Capture –...
All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com Camera Once you've taken a photo Touch to view the last photo you captured. Touch to take another photo immediately. Touch to send your photo to others or share it via social network services. Touch to delete the photo.
All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com Video camera Getting to know the viewfinder Flash – Allows you to turn on the flash when recording a video in dark conditions. Camera mode – Touch this icon to switch to camera mode. Record –...
All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com Video camera After recording a video Touch to view the last video you took. Touch to record another video immediately. Touch to send your video to others via Bluetooth. Touch to delete the video. NOTE: Additional charges may apply when MMS messages are downloaded while roaming.
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All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com Multimedia Gallery You can store multimedia files in internal memory for easy access to all your multimedia files. Use this application to view multimedia files like pictures and videos. Touch Gallery in the home Screen. NOTE: Some file formats are not supported, depending on the software installed on •...
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All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com Multimedia Deleting images Use one of the following methods: and then tap on OK. In a gallery, select photos/videos, tap • When viewing a photo/Video, tap • Setting as wallpaper When viewing a photo, touch >...
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All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com Music Your phone has a built-in music player that lets you play all your favorite tracks. To access the music player, touch Music on the Home screen. Playing a song Touch Music Touch Songs. Select the song you want to play.
FM radio Your LG-D300f has a built-in FM Radio so you can tune in to your favorite stations and listen on the go. NOTE: You need to use your headphones to listen to the radio. Insert it into the headphone jack.
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All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com NOTE: To improve radio reception, extend the headset cord as this also functions as the radio antenna. If you connect a headset not specifically made for radio reception, radio reception may be poor.
All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com Utilities Setting your alarm Touch Clock on the Home Screen. Touch to create a new alarm. After you set the alarm, your phone lets you know how much time is left before the alarm will go off.
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All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com Browser Browser Use this application to browse the Internet. Browser gives you a fast, full-color world of games, music, news, sports, entertainment and much more, right on your mobile phone wherever you are and whatever you enjoy. NOTE: Additional charges apply when connecting to these services and downloading content.
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All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com Browser Bookmarks To bookmark the current webpage, touch To open a bookmarked webpage, tap address field and select Bookmarks. History Tap address field > History to open a webpage from the list of recently-visited >...
All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com Settings Access the Settings menu On the Home screen, touch Select a setting category and select an option. Network & Connectivity < Airplane mode > After switching to airplane mode, all wireless connections are disabled. <...
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All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com Settings < Internet sharing > Allows you to share mobile network via Wi-Fi and you can configure Internet sharing settings. Personalization < Sound > Vibrate – Allows you to set your default incoming call vibration. Volume –...
All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com Privacy & Security < Phone lock > Set a screen lock to secure your phone by passcode. < SIM security > Set SIM card lock to secure your SIM. < App permissions > You can manage Geolocation related permissions and uninstall app.
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All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com Settings Device < Device information > View legal information and check your phone status and software version. < Battery > Manage the battery and check the power saving items. < Improve Firefox OS > <...
Internet without needing to visit a service center. This feature will only be available if and when LG makes a newer firmware version available for your device. Because the mobile phone firmware update requires the user's full attention for the duration of the update process, please make sure you check all instructions and notes that appear at each step before proceeding.
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This content may be subject to change without prior notice. For the latest version of this manual, please visit the LG website at www.lg.com. Your phone's applications and their functions may vary by country, region or hardware •...
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These accessories are available for use with the your phone. (Items described below may be optional.) Travel adaptor Battery Stereo headset Data cable Quick Start Guide NOTE: Always use genuine LG accessories. • Failure to do this may void your warranty. • Accessories may vary in different regions. •...
All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com Troubleshooting 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 Make sure that the SIM card is SIM error...
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Check the charger and its Contact problem Charging error connection to the phone. Plug the charger into a different No voltage socket. Charger defective Replace the charger. Wrong charger Use only original LG accessories.
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All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com Troubleshooting Message Possible causes Possible corrective measures The Fixed dialling Number not Check the Settings menu and turn number function allowed the function off. is on. Impossible to Delete some messages from your receive / send Memory full phone.
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