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LG F2400 User Manual

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Part No. MMBB0163204
Issue 1.0
Printed in Korea
F2400
User Guide
Some of contents in this manual may differ from your phone
depending on the software of the phone or your service provider.

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  • Page 1 Part No. MMBB0163204 Issue 1.0 Printed in Korea F2400 User Guide Some of contents in this manual may differ from your phone depending on the software of the phone or your service provider.
  • Page 2 F2400 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/EC. 2. All electrical and electronic products should be disposed...

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Introduction ………………………………………………… 8 Guidelines for safe and efficient use ……………………… 9 F2400 features …………………………………………… 13 Parts of the phone ………………………………………… 13 Display information ……………………………………… 16 Homescreen ……………………………………………… 18 Getting started …………………………………………… 19 Installing the SIM card and the handset battery ………… 19 Charging the battery ………………………………………...
  • Page 4 Automatic ………………………………………………… 50 Manual …………………………………………………… 50 Preferred ………………………………………………… 50 GPRS setting ……………………………………………… 50 Reset settings …………………………………………… 51 Camera …………………………………………………… 52 Take photo ………………………………………………… 52 Take framed photo ………………………………………… 53 Take continuously ………………………………………… 55 Photo album ……………………………………………… 55 F2400 User Guide...
  • Page 5 Settings …………………………………………………… 55 Memory status …………………………………………… 55 Clear album ……………………………………………… 55 Auto save ………………………………………………… 56 Messages ………………………………………………… 57 New Message …………………………………………… 57 Write text message ……………………………………… 57 Write picture message …………………………………… 58 Write email message ……………………………………… 60 Inbox ……………………………………………………… 61 Instant Messaging …………………………………………...
  • Page 6 F2400 User Guide Sounds …………………………………………………… 78 More games ……………………………………………… 79 More ringtones …………………………………………… 79 More pictures …………………………………………… 79 Extras ……………………………………………………… 80 Bluetooth ………………………………………………… 80 My devices………………………………………………… 80 Handsfree devices …………………………………………80 Settings …………………………………………………… 80 Calculator ………………………………………………… 81 Unit converter …………………………………………… 81 World time …………………………………………………...

  • Page 7: Introduction

    Congratulations on your purchase of the advanced and compact F2400 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.

  • Page 8: Guidelines For Safe And Efficient Use

    Exposure to radio frequency energy Radio wave exposure and Specific Absorption Rate (SAR) information This mobile phone model F2400 has been designed to comply with applicable safety requirement for exposure to radio waves. This requirement is based on scientific guidelines that include safety margins designed to assure this safety of all persons, regardless of age and health.

  • Page 9: Electronics Devices

    • The coating of the phone may be damaged if covered with wrap or vinyl wrapper. • Use dry cloth to clean the exterior of the unit. (Do not use solvent such as benzene, thinner or alcohol.) • Do not subject this unit to excessive smoke or dust. •...
  • Page 10 • RF energy may affect some electronic systems in your motor vehicle such as car stereo, safety equipment. • When your vehicle is equipped with an air bag, do not obstruct with installed or portable wireless equipment. It can cause serious injury due to improper performance.
  • Page 11 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.

  • Page 12: F2400 Features

    Parts of the phone Front view 1. Headset jack 2. Up/down side keys 1. Headset jack • Connect a headset here. 2. Up/down side keys • Press this key to display the current time on the front screen. • Controls the volume of keypad tone in standby 3.
  • Page 13 Right side view Camera key Press this key twice activate the camera mode. Also use this key to take a shot. Rear view Battery latch Press this button to remove the battery cover. Holes for a carrying strap SIM card socket SIM card terminals Charger connector/...
  • Page 14 Open view 1. Earpiece Menu Shortcut 2. Left soft key 3. Orange World key 4. Send key 5. Alphanumeric keys 6. Microphone 1. Earpiece 2, 10. Left soft key/ Right soft key: Performs the function indicated by the text on the screen immediately above it.

  • Page 15: Display Information

    11. Camera key: Press this key to use the camera feature. Directly goes to the camera mode. 12. End/Power key: Used to end a call or reject a call and also to go back to standby mode. Hold this key down to turn the phone on/off.
  • Page 16 Icon Description Indicates that the vibration ringer has been set. Indicates the receipt of an e-mail message. Indicates the Loud profile is activated. Indicates the Silent profile is activated. Indicates the Headset profile is activated. Indicates the Car profile is activated. Indicates the General profile is activated.

  • Page 17: Homescreen

    Orange has added the Home screen to your phone so that you can quickly link to the features you use the most as well as see at a glance any missed calls or new messages. Quick access The Home screen lets you launch key features of your phone and great services from Orange in as little as two key presses.

  • Page 18: Getting Started

    Installing the SIM card and the handset battery 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. And remove the battery cover.
  • Page 19 3. Install the SIM card Insert the SIM card into the holder. Slide the SIM card into the SIM card holder. Make sure that the SIM card is inserted properly and that the gold contact area on the card is facing downwards. To remove the SIM card, press down lightly and pull it in the reverse direction.

  • Page 20: Charging The Battery

    Charging the battery To connect the mains adapter to the phone, you must have installed the battery. 1. With the arrow facing you as shown in the diagram push the plug on the battery adapter into the socket on the bottom of the phone until it clicks into place. 2.

  • Page 21: Disconnecting The Adapter

    Disconnecting the adapter 1. When charging is finished, the moving bars of the battery icon stop and ‘Full’ is displayed on the screen. 2. Unplug the adapter from the power outlet. Disconnect the adapter from the phone by pressing the grey tabs on both sides of the connector and pull the connector out.

  • Page 22: Access Codes

    Access codes You can use the access codes described in this section to avoid unauthorised use of your phone. The access codes (except PUK and PUK2 codes) can be changed by using the Change codes feature [Menu 3-5-5]. See page 49. PIN code (4 to 8 digits) The PIN (Personal Identification Number) code protects your SIM card against unauthorised use.

  • Page 23: Barring Password

    Barring password The barring password is required when you use Call barring [Menu 3-5-3] function. You obtain the password from your network operator when you subscribe to this function. See page 48 for further details.

  • Page 24: General Functions

    Making and answering calls Making a call 1. Make sure your phone is switched on. 2. Enter a phone number, including the area code. Press and hold the clear key ( the entire number. 3. Press the send key ( ) to call the number.
  • Page 25 Adjusting the volume If you want to adjust the earpiece volume during a call, use the side keys ( ) . Press the up side key to increase and down side key to decrease the volume. Note In standby mode with the phone open, pressing the side keys adjusts the key tone volume.
  • Page 26 T9 mode This mode lets you enter words with only one keystroke per letter. Each key on the keypad has more than one letter. The T9 mode automatically compares your keystrokes with an internal dictionary to determine the correct word, thus requiring far fewer keystrokes than the traditional ABC mode.
  • Page 27 1. When you are in the T9 predictive text input mode, start entering a word by pressing keys . Press one key per letter. - The word changes as letters are typed. Ignore what’s on the screen until the word is typed completely.

  • Page 28: Address Book

    Note Refer to the table below for more information on the characters available using the alphanumeric keys. Characters in the order display Upper Case . , / ? ! - : ' '' 1 @ . , / ? ! - : ' '' 1 @ A B C 2 Ä...

  • Page 29: In-Call Menu

    In-call menu Your phone provides a number of control functions that you can use during a call. To access these functions during a call, press the left soft key [Options]. During a call The menu displayed on the handset screen during a call is different to the default main menu displayed when in standby mode, and the options are described below.

  • Page 30: Multiparty Or Conference Calls

    Muting the microphone You can mute the microphone during a call by pressing the [Menu] key then selecting Mute on. The handset can be unmuted by selecting Mute off. When the handset is muted, the caller cannot hear you, but you can still hear them.
  • Page 31 Activate the conference call on hold Press the left soft key, then select the Conference/Join all. Adding calls to the conference call To add a call to an existing conference call, press the left soft key, then select the Conference/Join all. Displaying callers in a conference call To scroll through the numbers of the callers who make up a conference call on the handset screen, use the...

  • Page 32: Menu Tree

    The following illustration shows the available menu structure and indicates the: Number assigned to each menu option. Page where you can find the feature description. You can go to the desired menu using the left soft key [Menu], navigation keys and the [OK] key. And you can also take a shortcut by pressing the corresponding number key of desired menu after pressing the left soft key [Menu].
  • Page 33 4. Camera (see page 52) 1 Take photo 2 Take framed photo 3 Take continuously 4 Photo album 5 Settings 5. Messages (see page 57) 1 New Message 2 Inbox 3 Instant Messaging 4 Mailbox 5 Drafts 6 Outbox 7 Listen to voice mail 8 Info service 9 Templates 0 Settings...
  • Page 34 8. Media album (see page 78) 1 Games & Apps. 2 Pictures 3 Sounds 4 More games 5 More ringtones 6 More pictures 9. Extras (see page 80) 1 Bluetooth 2 Calculator 3 Unit converter 4 World time 5 Voice recorder 6 Memory status 7 Orange Help...

  • Page 35: Selecting Functions And Options

    Your phone offers a set of functions that allow you to customise the phone. These functions are arranged in menus and sub-menus, accessed via the two soft keys marked [ ] and [ ]. Each menu and sub-menu lets you view and alter the settings of a particular function The roles of the soft keys vary according to the current context;...

  • Page 36: Call History

    You can check the record of missed, received, and dialled calls only if the network supports Calling Line Identification (CLI) within the service area. The number and name (if available) are displayed together with the date and time at which the call was made.

  • Page 37: Delete Recent Calls

    • Enter a new name for the number and save in the phonebook. • Send a message to this number. • Delete the call from the list. Note You can delete all the call records from the list using the Delete recent calls menu [Menu 1-4]. Delete recent calls Use this to delete the missed call list, received call list, or dialled call list.

  • Page 38: Settings

    Settings Set tariff: You can set the currency type and the unit price. Contact your service providers to obtain charging unit prices. To select the Currency or 1 Unit in this menu, you need the PIN2 code. Note When all units have been used, no calls can be made except emergency calls.

  • Page 39: Address Book

    You can save phone numbers and their corresponding names in the memory of your SIM card. - Press the left soft key [Menu] in standby mode, then select Address book. Search 1. Select Search. You are asked to enter a name. 2.

  • Page 40: Caller Groups

    Adding new entries into SIM memory You can enter a name and number, and select the required group. (Depends on the SIM) Adding new entries into the phone memory You can enter a name, numbers, E-mail address and memo, and select the required group. Caller groups You can classify the address book entries with 7 groups.

  • Page 41: Settings

    Settings Set memory You can select the memory for the Address book feature between the SIM and the phone. If you select Variable, when adding entry, the phone will ask where to save the number. Search by You can set the phone to search by name or number, when you search the Address book.

  • Page 42: Information

    Information Service dial number (SIM dependent): Use this to view the list of Service Dialling Numbers (SDN) assigned by your network operator (if supported by the SIM card). Such numbers include the emergency, directory enquiries and voice mail numbers. 1. Select the Service dial number option. 2.

  • Page 43: Settings

    Press the Menu key ( ) and select Settings using navigation keys. Alarm clock There are 5 alarm clocks available. Set the alarm to ring at a specific time. After selecting an alarm clock using the left soft key [Select], Alarm on/off: Select On using the left/right navigation key.

  • Page 44: Date Format

    Date format DD/MM/YYYY (day/month/year) MM/DD/YYYY (month/day/year) YYYY/MM/DD (year/month/day) Set time Use this to enter the current time. You can choose the time format via the Time format menu option. Time format 24-hour 12-hour Phone settings Many features of your phone can be customised to suit your preferences.

  • Page 45: Language

    Language You can select the display language. When the language option is set to Automatic, the language is automatically selected according to the language of the SIM card used. English will be set if the language on the SIM card is not supported by the phone. Call settings To change the settings for call diverting.

  • Page 46: Answer Mode

    View status: You can check the status of the service. Cancel all: Cancels all call divert settings. Answer mode Select the desired mode to answer a call. Flip open: When the phone rings, you can answer a call simply by opening the flip. Press any key: When the phone rings, you can answer a call by pressing any key except the key and the right soft key (...

  • Page 47: Pin Code Request

    PIN code request When the PIN code request feature is enabled, you must enter your PIN each time you switch the phone on. Consequently, any person who does not have your PIN cannot use your phone without your approval. Note Before disabling the PIN code request feature, you must enter your PIN.

  • Page 48: Fixed Dial Number (Fdn)

    Change password: Use this to set and change the call barring password obtained from your service provider using this option. You must enter the current password before you can specify a new one. Once you have entered a new password, you are asked to confirm it by entering it again.

  • Page 49: Automatic

    Automatic Use this to set the phone to automatically search for and select one of the cellular networks available in your area. The phone will default back to Automatic if it is switched off. Manual If you want to select the desired network manually from a list of network, you can activate this function.

  • Page 50: Reset Settings

    If you select Power on and you are in a network that supports GPRS, the phone registers to the GPRS network and sending short messages will be done via GPRS. Also, starting an active packet data connection, for example, to send and receive e-mail, is quicker. If you select When needed, the phone will use a GPRS connection only if you start an application or action that needs it.

  • Page 51: Camera

    The F2400 has a built-in camera. It supports Zoom, Colour/Grey settings, and Multi burst functions. Take photo ) and select Camera > Press the Menu key ( Take photo. Or, press the camera key ( standby mode. The camera module opens and you'll see the view to be captured.

  • Page 52: Take Framed Photo

    e-mail Save Delete Note When the resolution is set to 48x48 (Address book), the following menu bar appears. Address book entry Save Delete If Auto save [Menu 4-5-3] is set to Yes, the captured image is automatically saved without displaying the above menu bar.
  • Page 53 1. Frame ( ): Select the desired one from 7 preset frames. 2. Image quality ( ): Fine/ Normal/ Basic. 3. Digital zoom ( ): x1, x2, x4 4. Tone ( ): Colour/ Sepia/ Black and white 5. Brightness ( ): -2, -1, 0, +1, +2 6.

  • Page 54: Take Continuously

    Take continuously You can take the maximum of 9 photos subsequently at the same time. After taking a photo, you can view it by pressing You can also save it by pressing Reference If you set 320x240 in resolution you can take only 6 pictures.

  • Page 55: Auto Save

    Auto save If you set this Yes, the captured images are automatically saved without displaying the Save menu bar. <Taking photos in the clamshell closed state> Up/down side keys 1. Press the side camera key to activate the display on the front screen.

  • Page 56: Messages

    Press the Menu key ( ) and select Messages using navigation keys. New Message Write text message Your phone receives voice mail notification messages and Short Message Service(SMS) messages. Voice mail and SMS are network services. Please contact your network operator for more information. When the icon appears, you have received voice mail.

  • Page 57: Write Picture Message

    Add T9 dictionary: You can add your own word. This menu can be shown only when the edit mode is Predictive. T9 languages: Select the language for T9 input mode. You can also deactivate T9 input mode by selecting ‘T9 off ’. Exit: If you select this while writing the message, you can exit from writing message and go back to the previous screen.
  • Page 58 3. You can add a slide by moving the cursor on then pressing the OK key or the left soft key [Select]. You can also add a slide using the right soft key [Menu]. 4. Press the left soft key [Options]. The following options are available.

  • Page 59: Write Email Message

    Write email message To send/receive an email, you should set up the email account. Refer to Email on page 72 first. 1. You can input up to 20 email addresses in the To and Cc field. Tip: To input "@", press the "@".

  • Page 60: Inbox

    Inbox Received text messages and page messages can be searched and the contents can be viewed. Received messages are displayed in date order. Icon Icon directive Read SIM message Unread SIM message Read message Unread message Read delivery report Unread delivery report Note SIM message refers the message saved in the SIM memory.

  • Page 61: Instant Messaging

    Icon Icon directive Read multimedia messages Unread multimedia messages Read notified multimedia messages Unread notified multimedia messages • Reply: Replies to the sender. • Forward: Forwards the selected message to other recipients. • Return call: Call back to the sender. •...
  • Page 62 Status Text: You may set your current status in free text format. Save Password: You may save your password in Login input. Power-on Login: You may start login automatically after 20 seconds or so on power-on if you save a valid password and then reset your mobile.
  • Page 63 Settings • Screen Name: You may select the Screen Name to be used while in the Group chat service. • Availability: You may select your availability status (Available to Not Available). • Status Text: You may set your current status in free text format.
  • Page 64 Refresh List: This refreshes the presence information of the contacts within the contact list. Settings: Please refer to the previous Settings Menu. Logout: This begins the Logout process. When cursor is located on a Contact Chat/View: Chat will display a screen where conversation with selected Contact can take place / View shows conversation of the contact which conversation is already started.

  • Page 65: Mailbox

    Note • Within the conversation screen, you can insert Symbol, Emoticon and Text Template by using the right soft key. • In the conversation window, you can use a side key or up/down navigation key for scrolling conversation. • Maximum number of characters supported by a message is 500 characters for receiving and 160 characters for sending.

  • Page 66: Listen To Voice Mail

    Forward: Forwards the current message to other recipients. Delete: Deletes the selected message from the Outbox. Use this to see sent messages. For each sent message, you can see the delivery status. Icon Icon directive Sent • Delete: Deletes the current message. •...

  • Page 67: Read

    Read When you have received broadcast messages and select Read to view the message, it will be displayed on the screen. Topics To create new topics, press the left soft key [Option] then select Add new. If you already have topics, you can deactivate, edit, or delete them by using the left soft key [Options].

  • Page 68: Picture Message Templates

    Picture message templates Preview: Displays the draft multimedia message. Save: Saves multimedia messages in draft form or as templates. Add Slide: Adds a slide before or after the current slide. Move to slide: Moves to next or previous slide. Delete slide: Deletes the highlighted slide. Set slide format: Sets the timer for slide, text, or to align the message contents right, left, top and bottom.

  • Page 69: Picture Message

    Validity period: This network service allows you to set how long your text messages will be stored at the message centre. Delivery report: If you set to Yes, you can check whether your message is sent successfully. Reply via same service centre: When a message is sent, it allows the recipients to reply and charge the cost of the reply to your telephone bill.
  • Page 70 - Bearer • Data • GPRS - Data settings: Appears only if you select Data settings as a Bearer\service. IP address Dial number: Enter the telephone number to dial to access your WAP gateway. User ID Password Call type: Select the type of data call, Analogue or Digital (ISDN).

  • Page 71: Email

    Email This menu allows you to edit, delete or add and email account. You can set up to 3 email accounts. To create your own email account, you will need to enter an ID and password. 1. Select an account. 2.

  • Page 72: Service Message

    Service message Menu 5-0-6 You can set the option whether you will receive the message or not.

  • Page 73: Orange World

    One click to your new Orange World Just one click on your new F2400 transports you to the latest games, ringtones and sports news from around the world. Find your nearest cashpoint then pick out a bar to blow your wages in, or simply curl up on the sofa and read about your favourite celebrities.
  • Page 74 How to find your way using Orange World There’s nothing more annoying than being lost or not having the right number to hand. You can now put these frustrations behind you with a dedicated Find feature which will show you where you are or take you to a list of sites, such as Time Out, to help you find the information you need to keep working or partying.

  • Page 75: Profiles

    In Profiles, you can adjust and customise the phone tones for different events, environments, or caller groups. There are six preset profiles: Normal, Vibrate only, Silent, Loud, and Headset. Each profile can be personalised. Press the Menu key ( ) and select Profiles using navigation keys.

  • Page 76: Customising Profiles - Rename

    Customising profiles - Rename You can rename a profile and give it any name you want. 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 OK key or the left soft key, select Rename.

  • Page 77: Media Album

    You can connect to game downloads on the mobile Internet by using your WAP browser or Java, if this service is available from your service provider. Check with your service provider for availability and details for use. Games & Apps. You can access a great selection of games on your phone.

  • Page 78: More Games

    More games Connects to Orange. You can download games using the WAP. And they are stored in Games & Apps. More ringtones Connects to Orange. You can download various ringtones using the WAP. And they are stored in Sounds. More pictures Connects to Orange.

  • Page 79: Extras

    You can activate or cancel bluetooth function. My phone's visibility Select whether to let your phone be shown to other Bluetooth devices or hidden. Menu 9-1-1 My phone's name You can set the name of bluetooth device. The default name is F2400. Menu 9-1-2 Menu 9-1-3...

  • Page 80: Calculator

    Calculator Using this feature, you can use the phone as a calculator. The calculator provides the basic arithmetic functions: addition, subtraction, multiplication and division. (You can enter numbers up to the second decimal place) Using the calculator 1. Enter the first number using the numeric keys. 2.

  • Page 81: World Time

    World time You can check the current time of Greenwich Mean Time (GMT) and major cities around the world, using the left/right navigation keys. The screen shows the city name, current date and time. To select the time zone in which you are located, proceed as follows: 1.

  • Page 82: Memory Status

    View list You can Play, or Delete the recorded memo. Playback: Allows you to play back all memos recorded, starting with the most recent memo. The screen displays the Date and time when the memo was recorded. Send by picture message: You can send the voice memo with picture message.

  • Page 83: Q&A

    Please check to see if any problem which you may have with your phone is described here before taking it for service or calling a service engineer. How do I view the list of outgoing calls, incoming calls and missed calls? Press How do I clear all call history? Press the left soft key and then...
  • Page 84 An echo can be heard during connection with a certain telephone in a certain area. It is called ‘Echo Phenomenon’. It occurs if the volume is too high or caused by special properties (semi electronic telephone exchange) of the machine on the other end. The phone gets warm.
  • Page 85 You cannot be contacted. Is your phone switched on ( than three seconds)? Are you accessing the right cellular network? Have you set an incoming call barring option? I cannot find the lock, PIN, or PUK code, or password? The default lock code is ‘0000’. If you forget or lose the lock code, contact your phone dealer.

  • Page 86: Accessories

    Data cable kit Connects your phone to a PC. Note • Always use genuine LG accessories. Failure to do this may invalidate your warranty. • Accessories may be different in different regions; please check with our regional service company or...

  • Page 87: Technical Data

    General Product name: F2400 System : GSM 900 / DCS 1800 Ambient temperatures Max: +55°C Min : -10°C...

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