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    Some of the contents in this manual may differ from your phone depending on the software of the phone or your service provider. This handset is not recommended for blind disability person due to touch screen keypad. BL40 User Guide
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    Congratulations on your purchase of the advanced and compact BL40 phone by LG, designed to operate with the latest digital mobile communication technology.
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    Contents Guidelines for safe and efficient use 8 Getting to know your phone 19 Open view 21 Installing the USIM and battery 22 Charging your phone 24 Memory card 25 Installing a memory card 25 Formatting the memory card 26 Transferring your contacts 26 Menu map 27 Your home screen 28
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    text 47 T9 predictive 47 Abc manual 47 Setting up your email 48 taken the photo 56 Getting to know the viewfinder 57 Using the flash 58 Choosing a shot type 58 Taking a continuous shot 59 Using the as wallpaper 72 Editing your photos 72 Adding text to a photo 74  LG BL40 | User Guide
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    a video clip 86 Games and Applications 86 Playing a game 86 Using the options menu 86 Installing a Java game and application 87 Use the M-Toy menu 87 Flash contents 87 Viewing an SWF/ SVG file 87 Documents 87 Viewing a file 87 Transferring a file to your phone�� 88 Others 88 Creating
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    98 Adding a city to your world clock� 98 PC Suite 99 Installing the LG PC Suite on your computer 99 Connecting your phone and PC 99 Backing up and restoring your phone's information 100 Viewing phone files on your PC��100 Synchronising your contacts 101 Synchronising the messages 101
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    mode 112 Sending and receiving files using Bluetooth 112 Changing your Bluetooth settings 114 Pairing with another Bluetooth device 114 Using a Bluetooth headset 115 Wi-Fi 116 Phone Software update......118 Accessories 119 Network service 120 Technical data 120 Trouble shooting 122 
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    safety margin designed to assure  LG BL40 | User Guide the safety of all persons, regardless of age and health. The exposure standard for mobile devices employs a unit of measurement known as the Specific phone model is available for sale to the public,
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    device requires a quality connection to the network. In some cases, transmission of data files or messages may be delayed until such a connection is available. Ensure the above separation distance instructions are followed until the transmission is completed. The highest SAR value for this device
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    79 inches(2cm) must be maintained between the user's body and the back of the phone. * FCC Notice & Caution Notice! This device complies with part 15 of the FCC that are not specifically approved by the manufacturer could void the user's authority to operate the equipment 10 LG BL40 | User Guide
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    types may invalidate any approval or warranty applying to the phone, and may be dangerous. • Do not disassemble this unit. Take it to a qualified service technician when repair work is required. • Keep away from electrical appliances such as TVs, radios, and personal computers. • The unit should
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    equipment without requesting permission. Please consult your doctor to determine if operation of your phone may interfere with the operation of your medical device. Some hearing aids might be disturbed by mobile phones. Minor interference may affect TVs, radios, PCs, etc. 12 LG BL40 | User Guide
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    medical equipment. Road safety Check the laws and regulations on the use of mobile phones in the area when you drive. • Do not use a hand-held phone while driving. • Give full attention to driving. • Use a hands-free kit, if available. • Pull off the road and park before making or answering a call
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    This glass could break if your mobile device is dropped on a hard surface or receives a substantial impact. If the glass breaks, do service provider. Blasting area Do not use the phone where blasting is in progress. Observe restrictions, and follow any regulations or rules. 14 LG BL40 | User Guide
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    • Do not use it on the ground without permission from the crew. Children Keep the phone in a safe place out of the reach of small children. It includes small parts which networks. Therefore, you should never depend solely on the phone for emergency calls. Check with your local service provider. 15
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    waste. • If you need to replace the battery, take it to the nearest authorized LG Electronics service point or dealer for assistance. • Always unplug the charger from the wall socket after the phone is fully charged to save unnecessary power consumption of the charger. 16 LG BL40 | User Guide
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    product settings, usage patterns, battery and environmental conditions. Driver Safety Tips Your wireless telephone gives you the powerful ability to communicate by voice - almost anywhere, anytime. But an important responsibility accompanies the benefits of wireless phones, one that every user must
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    the emergency number, as you would want others to do for you. • Do not take notes or look up phone numbers while driving. Jotting down a "to do" list or flipping through your address book takes attention away from have the potential to divert your attention from the road. 18 LG BL40 | User Guide
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    Handsfree or Stereo earphone connector Power key Turns the phone on/off. Earpiece Inner camera Proximity Sensor WARNING: Putting a heavy object on the phone or sitting on it can damage its LCD and touch screen functionality. Do not cover the protection film on proximity sensor of LCD. It can
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    Charger, Data cable (USB cable) TIP: Before connecting the USB cable, wait until the phone has powered up and has registered on the network. Music key Volume keys • When the volume continuously. Camera key • Go to camera menu directly by pressing and holding the key. 20 LG BL40 | User Guide
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    Open view USIM card socket Flash light Camera lens Memory card socket Battery cover Battery 21
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    Installing the USIM and battery 1 Remove the battery cover Slide down the battery cover. WARNING: Do not remove the battery when the phone is switched on, as this may damage the phone. 2 Remove the battery Pull out the battery. 22 LG BL40 | User Guide
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    downwards. To remove the USIM card, gently pull it outwards. 4 Install the battery Insert the top of the battery into the top edge of the battery compartment first. Ensure that the battery contacts align with the phone's terminals. Press the bottom of the battery down until it clips into place. 23
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    socket. Your BL40 must be charged until the "Battery full" message appears on the screen. NOTE: The battery must be fully charged initially to improve battery lifetime. Disregard the first "Battery full" message and keep the phone on charge overnight (or for up to 14 hours). 24 LG BL40 | User Guide
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    Memory card Installing a memory card You can expand the available memory space on your phone by using a memory card (microSD). NOTE: A memory card is an optional accessory. Slide the memory card into the slot at the top, until it clicks
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    files get deleted while formatting. 1 From the home screen select and select Phone phone: 1 From the Communication tab, scroll through Contacts and choose then Change location. 2 Touch Copy to Handset. 3 Choose Mark all or select names one by one and touch Copy to Handset. 26 LG BL40 | User Guide
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    Dialling Video call New contact Entertainment Music Gallery Camera Games Fun stuff My Files FM radio Movie maker Utilities Vodafone live! Tools Applications Alarms Organiser Voice recorder Calculator Memo Settings Profiles Phone settings Connectivity Bluetooth Wi-Fi Call settings Display settings
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    hard; the touchscreen is sensitive enough to pick up on a light, firm touch. • Use the tip of your finger to touch the option you require. Be careful not to touch any other keys. • When the screen light is off, press the power key to return to the home screen. 28 LG BL40 | User Guide
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    Customising the home screen Widget home screen (active) Shortcut home screen Browser home screen Contact home screen 29
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    Your home screen • Get in touch with your BL40 The User Interface is based on four types of Homescreens. To swap between the home screens just wipe quickly over by pressing & holding your finger on the screen, or if already added touching and holding one of the objects. 30 LG BL40 | User Guide
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    Quick keys The quick keys on your home screen provide easy, one-touch access to the functions you use most. Touch to bring up the touch dialling pad, which lets you make a call. Enter the number as you would with a normal key pad and touch Voice call. To place a video call to this number, touch
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    on the BL40 touch screen change dynamically, depending on the task you are carrying out. Opening Applications To open any Application simply touch its icon. Scrolling Drag from side to side to scroll. On some screens, such as web pages, you can also scroll up or down. 32 LG BL40 | User Guide
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    various icons to show different conditions such as signal strength, new messages and battery life as well as telling you whether Bluetooth or GPRS are active. Below No Service 2G 3G EDGE HSDPA Wi-fi is on Bluetooth Message Bluetooth Mono hands free headset Bluetooth Mono Stereo headset 33
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    by Bluetooth Bluetooth Transfer Bluetooth Visibility Bluetooth Music Downloading Downloading complete Downloading cancelled In-call option Internet Searching Call divert Call reject Security Headset HomeZone Roaming 34 LG BL40 | User Guide Icon Description Alarm Schedule (Calendar) Multi-tasking
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    Outdoor Silent - Customised profile 1-10 or Customised 1-10 External memory Battery status Microsoft Exchange Using the Multi-tasking function Touch the multitasking key to open the Multitasking menu. From here you can view some applications that are running and access them with one touch
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    number to use, if there is more than one number for that contact. 4 Touch Voice call or Video call. Answering and rejecting a call When your phone rings, touch the Accept button to answer the call. Touch the button to reject an incoming call. 36
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    the person you are talking to cannot hear you. Speaker - Touch to turn the speaker phone on. Options - Choose from a list of further in-call options, including creating new memo centres or other automated telephone services. - Add a memo during a call. - Search your contacts during a call. 37
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    . 4 Your contacts list will open. Select the contact you want to assign to that number by touching the phone number once. To call a speed dial number, touch on the home screen then press and hold the assigned calls press End . NOTE: You will be charged for each call you make. 38 LG BL40 | User Guide
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    Turning off DTMF DTMF lets you use numerical commands to navigate within automated calls. DTMF default is set to on. To turn it off during a call (e.g. to make a note of a number) touch and select Disable DTMF. Viewing your call logs From the home screen, touch , then touch Recent history in the
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    international Outgoing international calls except home country All incoming Incoming when abroad 4 Enter the call barring password. Please check with your network operator about this service. 40 LG BL40 | User Guide
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    phone. You'll need your PIN2 code, available from your operator. Only numbers within the fixed dial list can be called from your phone minute during a call. BT answer mode - Select Hands-free to be able to answer a call automatically while using a feature makes your voice louder and clearer. 41
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    . Decide whether to use still image, then select one and/or switch on the mirror to see yourself on screen when making a video call. 42 LG BL40 | User Guide
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    Contacts Searching for a contact There are two ways to search for a contact: From the home screen 1 From the home screen touch to open your Contacts. Touch and enter the contact name using the key pad. 2 Touch Video call or Voice call to place the call. TIP! You can search by group by touching the
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    group picture, group name, group ringtone and group vibration. 4 Touch to save the group. 44 LG BL40 | User Guide Changing your contact settings You can adapt your contact settings to suit your own preferences. 1 Touch Contacts from the Communication tab, select and scroll through Contact settings
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    you select this option. Viewing information 1 Touch Contacts from the Communication tab select and scroll to Information. 2 From here you can view your Service dial numbers, Own numbers and Memory info. (memory space remaining). TIP! To add your own business card, select My business card and enter
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    Messaging Messaging Your BL40 combines SMS and MMS into one intuitive, easy to use menu. There The 160character limit may vary from country to country depending on how the SMS is coded. WARNING: If an image, video or audio file is added to an SMS, it will automatically be converted to an MMS, and
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    you want to enter, and the dictionary will predict the word you want to use. For example, press 8, 3, 5, 3, 7, 4, 6, 6 and 3 to write 'telephone'. Abc manual In Abc mode you have to touch the key repeatedly to enter a letter. For example, to write 'hello', touch 4 twice, 3 twice, 5 three times
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    email account is already set up, the wizard is not activated automatically. You can also edit specific account settings by navigating to Communication > Email > > New email account. Email provider appears: outgoing mail server. SMTP Username - Enter the SMTP username. 48 LG BL40 | User Guide
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    check your account for new emails. To check manually: 1 Touch from the home screen, and scroll through Email from the Communication tab. 2 Select Email. 3 Touch the account you want to use then . 4 Choose Retrieve/Message synchronisation and your BL40 will connect to your email account and retrieve
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    BL40 checks for new email messages. Retrieve amount - Select how many your BL40 checks for new email messages. 50 LG BL40 | User Guide a pop-up message. Signature - Create an email signature and switch this feature on. Priority - Choose the priority level of your email messages. Mail sending
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    folders You will recognise the folder structure in your BL40, which is fairly self-explanatory. If you set for the SMS and MMS messages you send most often. There are already some templates on the phone, which you can edit. 1 When writing a new message, you can enter Templates from Insert in
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    Using emoticons Liven up your messages using emoticons. There are some commonly used emoticons already on your phone. 1 When writing a new message, you can enter Emoticon from Insert in the options menu. SMS or MMS. Signature - Select to add signature in the text message. 52 LG BL40 | User Guide
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    Your BL40 message then select Manual you will only receive notifications about MMS messages. You can then decide whether to download them in full Free. WARNING: You can select to restrict or attach unsupported type files to MMS via confirmation popup. Free - It can attach the unsupported type file
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    to receive or block service messages. You can also set message security levels by creating trusted and not trusted sender lists. Save sent message - Choose whether to save or not save for sent message. Info. service - Select your reception status, language and other settings. 54 LG BL40 | User Guide
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    you want to take a picture of. 3 Press the capture button lightly and a focus box will appear in the centre of the viewfinder screen. 4 Position the phone so you can see the photo subject in the focus box. 5 When the focus box turns green, the camera has focused on your subject. 6 Press
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    immediately. Your current photo will be saved. Touch to view a gallery of your saved photos. Edit Touch to edit the image using various tools. 56 LG BL40 | User Guide
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    Saving to handset memory/ external memory Touch to take a picture Brightness - See Adjusting the Brightness. Touch to access Scene mode. Flash status - Set or turn off the flash. Macro - Switch on take close up shot. Quality (Normal/Fine/Super fine) Settings - Touch this icon to open the settings
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    off - The camera will never flash. This is useful if you want to save battery power. Always on - The camera will always flash. 3 When you touch the option you want, the flash menu will automatically close, allowing , allowing you to enjoy the full size of your BL40's screen. 58 LG BL40 | User Guide
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    Smile shot - This shot type is great for taking a photo of people. Beauty shot - This enables you to take a photo of person's face clearly and brightly. Especially useful when you are close up. Art shot - Choose different picture effects. (Original, Black&White, Warm, Cold.) Frame shot - Choose from
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    switch to the LG BL40's inner camera. be. This is useful in darker conditions when you can't use the flash. Select the ISO value from Auto, 100, 200, 400, or 800 and Normal. The finer the quality the sharper the photo. However, the file size will increase as a result, which means you'll be able to
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    Focus Mode - Select the way the camera will focus. Choose between Spot, Manual focus and Face tracking. Shutter sound - Select one of the 3 shutter Choose to switch on the EXIF information for the photo to write GPS information. Reset settings - Restore all camera settings. TIP! When you exit the
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    more pixels, the larger the file, which means the files take up more memory space. If you want to store more pictures on your phone, you can alter the number of pixels to make the files smaller. 1 Using the viewfinder, a picture taken in black and white or sepia to colour. 62 LG BL40 | User Guide
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    Using the secondary camera Your LG BL40 has an inner 640x480 camera for both video calls and taking image, press the side button as normal. TIP! The secondary camera has fewer settings as it has no flash nor ISO. You can still alter the image size, colour effect, image quality, white balance and set
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    3 The video camera's viewfinder will appear on screen. 4 Holding the phone horizontally, point the lens towards the subject of the video. 5 Press on the screen to stop recording. WARNING: The great editing software on your LG BL40 is compatible with all video types except 640x480. Don't record in
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    , Email or Bluetooth. See Delete Touch to delete the video Sending a message, and Sending and you have just made, and confirm by receiving your files using Bluetooth. touching Yes. The viewfinder will Use as Touch to use the video as a reappear. ringtone. Rename Touch to edit the name of the
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    to access Scene mode. Flash status - Set or turn off the flash. Duration - Set a file size will increase as a result, meaning you'll be able to store fewer videos in the phone's memory. Settings - Touch this icon to open the settings menu. See Using the advanced settings. 66 LG BL40 | User Guide
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    open all the advanced settings options. Swap cam - Switch to your LG BL40's inner camera to record yourself on video. Video size - Change to record a video without sound, or unmute to include the sound. Reset settings - Reset all the video camera settings. Colour Effect - Choose a colour tone to
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    file size, which means the files take up more memory space. If you want to store more videos on your phone, you can alter the number of pixels to make the files the smallest file size. 4 Touch to return to the viewfinder. WARNING: The great editing software on your LG BL40 is compatible with
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    black and white or sepia, but you cannot change a video shot in black and white or sepia to colour. Using the secondary video camera Your LG BL40 has an inner 320x240 camera for both video calls and recording videos. 1 To switch to the inner camera, touch then select Use secondary camera from
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    Video camera Watching your videos on TV Connect your BL40 to TV using the TV output cable. NOTE: The TV output cable is available for purchase separately. WARNING: All formats except 320x240 and 176x144 are compatible with playing the video through a TV. 70 LG BL40 | User Guide
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    playing, touch the volume button on the bottom right corner of the screen (or the bar on the left side of the screen if the phone is tilt in landscape mode). Alternatively, use the volume keys on the side of the
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    Your photos and videos Setting a photo as wallpaper 1 Touch the photo you want to set as wallpaper to open it. 2 Touch the to open Selected area will be applied. III. Photo ID Photo Id feature helps you to create your 3x4, 3.5x4.5, 5x7, Contact Image size photo for printing. 72 LG BL40 | User Guide
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    to return to the gallery. Save Save the changes you made to the photo. Select to save the changes as an Update existing, or a New file. If you select New file enter a file name. Undo Erase the editing you have done to the photo. Image Touch to open further effect options including Rotate. There
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    use to crop the picture. 3 Drag the box over the area you want to crop. 4 When you are happy with your selection, touch Save . 74 LG BL40 | User Guide
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    Adding a colour accent to a photo 1 From the editing screen, touch Image . 2 Choose Colour Accent. 3 Select part of the photo. A traced line will appear around everything in that area which is the same or a similar colour, for example, a person's hair or jumper. 4 Alter the intensity of the
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    1 Tasks Fog drawing on your picture, touch Image. 2 Choose Fog Drawing. 3 Puff into the mic to put fog on the picture and draw with your finger over it. 4 After the fog is bar respectively. 5 Also the direction of droplets can be adjusted with the cell phone rotation. 76 LG BL40 | User Guide
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    you can watch the painting. 4 The painting will be created and automatically saved. Touch cancel to stop in between. Editing your videos The video editing features are available for MPEG4 types. Trimming the length of the video 1 Play the video you want to edit, touch option key. 2 Select Edit and
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    . 6 Press Save then Yes to save the new merged video. Replace the existing file or save as a new file. 7 Repeat these steps to merge more videos. Merging a photo with a video to replace the existing file or save as a new file. 7 Repeat these steps to merge more photos. 78 LG BL40 | User Guide
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    and select OK. 5 Touch the area of the screen you want the text to appear and touch OK. 6 Touch Save. Replace the existing file or save as a new file. 7 Repeat these steps to add more text. Overlaying a photo 1 Open the video you want to edit, touch option key. 2 Select Edit and choose
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    choose whether to play it Once or to Repeat it. 6 Replace the existing file or save as a new file. Adding live sound to your video 1 Open the video you want to edit, sound and the recording sound. Reset Audio mixing ratio Original sound Recording sound Save Undo Preview 80 LG BL40 | User Guide
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    Adding a dimming effect 1 Open the video you want to edit, touch option key. 2 Select Edit and choose Dimming Effect. 3 Your video will now fade in at the start and fade out at the end. 4 Replace the original file or save as a new file. 81
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    and games. You can also save your files to a memory card. Using a memory card allows you to free up space in your phone's memory. To access the Entertainment menu, touch select My Files from If you choose Bluetooth, your phone will search for a device to send the picture to. 82 LG BL40 | User Guide
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    Files from the Entertainment tab. 2 Touch Images. 3 Select an image and touch . 4 Touch Use as and choose between: Homescreens - Lock screen - Set a wallpaper to appear when you switch the phone on. Shut down image - Set an image to appear when you switch the phone off. Outgoing call image - Set
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    . Geo-tagging Turn on the camera and enjoy the capabilities of your phone's locationbased services. Take pictures wherever you are and tag them with the location. If you upload tagged pictures to a blog that supports Geo-tagging, you can see the pictures displayed on a map. 84 LG BL40 | User Guide
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    . Videos The Videos folder shows a list of videos you have downloaded or recorded on your phone. Watching a video 1 Touch then select My Files from the Entertainment tab. 2 Touch Videos. 3 Select a video to play. TIP! BL40 supports both DivX & Xvid video format playback to ensure greater content
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    to send the video to. Games and Applications You can download new games and applications to your phone to keep you entertained in your free time. Playing a game 1 Touch then select the Games or the My Files from the Entertainment tab. 2 Touch Games or Applications menu. 3 Touch Launch button to
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    Select All memory or Phone Memory. If you insert new memory card, touch External Memory menu. Use the M-Toy menu M-Toy contains preloaded flash games which are using the integrated motion sensor. Flash contents The Flash contents folder contains all downloaded SWF and SVG files. Viewing an SWF/ SVG
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    Bluetooth is probably the easiest way of transferring a file from your computer to your phone. You can also use the LG PC Suite via your sync cable. To transfer files (e.g. music) using Bluetooth: 1 Make sure your phone and computer have Bluetooth switched on and are connected to each other. 2 Use
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    tab on the screen to choose where to save the movie, and touch the Usage to choose between normal file size and MMS. 8 To save your movie, touch Save movie. Music Your LG BL40 has a built-in music player that lets you play all your favourite tracks. To access the music player, touch
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    phone is via Bluetooth or the sync cable. You can also use the LG PC Suite. To transfer music using Bluetooth: 1 Make sure both devices have Bluetooth switched on and are connected to each other. 2 Select the music file ! To change the volume while listening to music, touch . 90 LG BL40 | User Guide
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    tab. 2 Access the folder Playlists and touch the option icon. 3 Touch Delete or Delete all to delete all of the playlists. Using the radio Your LG BL40 has a built-in FM radio tuner so you can listen to your favourite stations on the move. NOTE: You will need to attach your earphones
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    You can tune your phone to radio stations by searching for them manually or automatically. They will then be saved to specific channel numbers, so you in your phone. NOTE: You can also manually tune to a station by using the wheel displayed next to the radio frequency. 92 LG BL40 | User Guide
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    of your music. 3 Touch Transmit. FM transmitter WARNING: If you connect the headset not specifically made for the phone, this may cause interference with radio reception. Using the FM transmitter to play music The BL40 allows you with its builtin FM transmitter to listen to your music via any FM
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    screen select then scroll through Organiser in Utilities tab. Select Settings in . 2 Touch Default view and choose Month, Week, Timetable, List or All tasks. 94 LG BL40 | User Guide
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    level: High, Medium or Low. 4 Save the task by selecting . TIP! You can back up and synchronise your calendar with your computer by using the PC Suite. Using the date finder Date finder is a handy tool to help you calculate what the date will be once a certain number of days have passed
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    the one to be edited, touch Edit and type in your changes. Voice recorder Use your voice recorder to record voice memos or other audio files. 96 LG BL40 | User Guide
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    Bluetooth. If you choose Message or Email, the recorded track will be attached to the message and sent as MMS. If you choose Bluetooth, your phone will search for a device to send the voice recording to. Rec. 4 If you touch New , it will automatically restart the voice recording after saving the
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    want to record a lap time. 4 Touch Stop to end the stopwatch. 5 Touch Resume to restart the stopwatch from the point you stopped it, or touch Reset to start the stopwatch again. Adding a city to your world clock 1 From the home screen select . 2 Scroll to Tools and select World clock in the
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    . TIP! You will need to install the application PC Suite provided on the CD-ROM or available as a download from http://update. lgmobile. com. (From www. lgmobile.com PRODUCTS > Manual & Software > Go to Manual & S/W Download Section) Installing the LG PC Suite on your computer 1 From the home screen
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    above. 2 Click on the Manage Photos, Videos or music icon. 3 Images, audio files and videos you have saved on your phone will be displayed on the screen in the LG Phone folder. TIP! Viewing the contents of your phone on your PC helps you to arrange files you no longer need. 100 LG BL40 | User Guide
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    at the top of the screen to edit and rearrange messages. Music Sync This menu lets you add music to your BL40. Before you start transferring music from your PC to your phone, make sure your computer has the following set-up and accessory is at hand: • Microsoft Windows XP or Vista • Windows
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    software. 6 Select Window Media Player. 7 Go to the Sync Tab, then drag and drop the music you wish to transfer to your handset into the Sync List panel. 8 Click on the Start Sync button. This starts the transfer process. WARNING Do not disconnect your phone during the transfer. 102 LG BL40
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    same CD-ROM as the PC Suite software. DivX will convert media files on your PC to a format that lets you upload them and view them on your phone. Once installed, select DivX from the Program Files on your PC, then DivX converter followed by Converter. Use the arrows in the application to change the
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    a fast, fullcolour world of games, music, news, sport, entertainment and lots more, straight to your mobile phone. Wherever you are and whatever You will incur extra cost by connecting to these services and downloading content. Check data charges with your Network Operator. LG BL40 | User Guide
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    their favourite web sites in an automated way that is easier than checking manually. The user subscribes to a feed by entering its link into the reader reader checks the user's subscribed feeds regularly for new content and downloads any updates that it finds. Accessing a saved page 1 From the home
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    Bluetooth. Using the USB cable: 1 Ensure you have the LG PC Suite installed on your PC. 2 Connect your BL40 and PC using the USB cable and launch the LG PC Suite software. 3 Click Communication on your PC. Then click Settings and select Modem. 4 Choose LG Mobile USB Modem and select OK. It will now
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    switched On and Visible for both your PC and BL40. 2 Pair your PC and BL40 so that a passcode is required to connect them. 3 Use the Connection wizard on your LG PC Suite to create an active Bluetooth connection. 4 Click Communication on your PC. Then click Setting. 5 Click Modem. 6 Choose Standard
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    your BL40. Auto brightness - Adjust the screen brightness automatically. Changing your screen settings 1 From the home screen select then scroll through Display settings in the Settings tab. 2 You can choose the option menu from: Wallpaper - Choose an image for locking, switching the phone on
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    home screen. Security - Adjust your security settings, including PIN codes and handset lock. The default security code is 0000. Memory info. Reset settings - Restores all settings to their factory defaults. Information - View BL40 technical information. Changing your touch settings From the home
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    this fail, you can select Home network from the Wi-Fi searching screen. In flight mode the home network mode will be turned off automatically. GPS type - Choose either Assisted GPS or Stand alone. 110 LG BL40 | User Guide
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    server when offered by your network provider and needed. Note: GPS service has an error tolerance and will not work in buildings or underground. USB connection - Synchronise your BL40 using the LG PC Suite software to copy files from your phone. TV out - Choose PAL or NTSC when connecting your
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    BL40 has three available memories: the phone screen select then scroll through Phone settings in the Settings tab. Select Memory such as Pictures, Sounds, Video, Flash and Documents. Handset reserved memory and receiving files using Bluetooth Bluetooth is a great way to send and receive files as it
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    below for more information. 2 A message will prompt you to accept the file from the sender. Touch Yes to receive the file. 3 You will see where the file has been saved and choose to View the file or Use as wallpaper (image file only). Files will usually be saved to the appropriate folder in My
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    BL40. My device visibility - Choose to be Visible, Hidden or Visible for 1 min. Remote USIM mode on Activate the remote USIM mode. Supported services - Select how to use Bluetooth in association with different services . 3 Your BL40 will search for OK. 5 Your phone will then connect
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    Using a Bluetooth headset 1 Check that your Bluetooth is On. 2 Follow the instructions that came with your headset to put it in pairing mode and pair your devices. 3 The headset will be automatically switched to Headset profile. 4 Touch
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    range than Bluetooth wireless technology and can be used for fast emailing and Internet browsing. NOTE: The BL40 supports WEP, WPA-PSK/2 encryption, and not EAP, WPS encryption. If your WiFi service provider or network administrator sets encryption for network security, fill in the key in the pop-up
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    Fi profile. 1) Network name: SSID (ID) 2) Security type: WEP, WPA-PSK/2 support. ) Security key: saves the security key. 4) IP/DNS setting: this allows you to networks with MAC filter you may need to enter the MAC address of your BL40 into the router. 1 Touch Wi-Fi from the settings tab, then open
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    the LG Mobile website path: http://www.lgmobile.com - select country - Products menu - Manual & software menu This Feature allows you to update the firmware of your phone to the latest version conveniently from the internet without the need to visit any service center. As the mobile phone firmware
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    described below are delivered in the box) Charger Battery Data cable and CD-ROM To connect and synchronise your BL40 and PC. The CD-ROM contains also this User Guide in electronic format. Stereo headset User Guide NOTE: • Always use genuine LG accessories. • Failure to do this may invalidate
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    your service provider. General Product name: BL40 System: GSM/ W-CDMA Ambient Temperatures Max: +55°C (discharging), +45°C (charging) Min: -10°C DivX VOD registration Generate a DivX VOD registration code. Please visit for registration and technical support. 120 LG BL40
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    Product Name GSM/ W-CDMA Terminal Equipment Model Name BL40 Trade Name LG Applicable Standards Details R&TTE Directive 1999/5/EC EN 301 489 the above mentioned standards and Directives European Standard Center LG Electronics Logistics and Services B.V. Veluwezoom 15, 1327 AE Almere, The Netherlands
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    not available Not supported by Service Provider, or registration required Dialling error New USIM card inserted Charge limit reached Contact your Service Provider. New network not authorised. Check for new restrictions. Contact Service Provider or reset limit with PIN 2. 122 LG BL40 | User Guide
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    Battery empty Battery contacts dirty Battery totally empty Temperature out of range Contact problem Charging error No mains voltage Charger defective Phone loses network Number not permitted Wrong charger Battery supply and connection to the phone. Check the battery contacts and clean them if
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    LG offers you a warranty that the enclosed Product and its enclosed accessories will be free any subsequent customer. LG offers a warranty for genuine LG battery packs, extending SIX LG or its authorised service centre. (7) The benefits available from this warranty are in addition to all applicable
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    If the Customer does not notify LG of the alleged defect or malfunction of the Product during the applicable warranty period, the Customer shall illegible. (6) If the battery short circuits or the seals of the battery are broken or show evidence of tampering, or the battery was used in equipment
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    out of the use or inability to use the Product. 4. HOW TO GET WARRANTY SERVICE: To obtain information regarding warranty service, please call the following toll free telephone numbers; AUSTRALIA: LG Electronics Australia Pty Ltd 2 Wonderland Drive Eastern Creek NSW 2766 PO Box 212 HORSLEY PARK
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BL40
User Guide
Some of the contents in this
manual may differ from your phone
depending on the software of the
phone or your service provider.
This handset is not recommended for
blind disability person due to touch
screen keypad.