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Congratulations on your purchase of the advanced and compact New Chocolate BL40 phone by LG, designed to operate with the latest digital mobile communication technology. Some of the contents in this manual may differ from your phone depending on the software of the phone or your service provider.
Contacts ... 40 Messaging ... 42 Camera ... 50 Video camera ... 58 Your photos and videos ... 62 LG New Chocolate BL40 Entertainmet ... 70 Organizer ... 77 The web ... 80 PC Suite ... 83 Settings ... 87 Wi-Fi ...
TIA Safety Information Provided herein is the complete TIA Safety Information for Wireless Handheld phones. Inclusion of the text covering Pacemakers, Hearing Aids, and Other Medical Devices is required in the owner’s manual for CTIA Certification. Use of the remaining TIA language is encouraged when appropriate.
Tips on Efficient Operation For your phone to operate most efficiently: LG New Chocolate BL40 • Do not touch the antenna unnecessarily when the phone is in use. Contact with the antenna...
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Electronic Devices Most modern electronic equipment is shielded from RF signals. However, certain electronic equipment may not be shielded against the RF signals from your wireless phone. Pacemakers The Health Industry Manufacturers Association recommends that a minimum separation of six (6’) inches be maintained between a handheld wireless phone and a pacemaker to avoid potential...
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RF signals may affect improperly installed or inadequately shielded electronic systems in motor vehicles. Check with the manufacturer or its representative LG New Chocolate BL40 regarding your vehicle. You should also consult the manufacturer of any equipment that has been added to your vehicle.
Potentially Explosive Atmosphere Turn your phone OFF when in any area with a potentially explosive atmosphere and obey all signs and instructions. Sparks in such areas could cause an explosion or fire resulting in bodily injury or even death. Areas with a potentially explosive atmosphere are often, but not always, marked clearly.
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• Keep the battery’s metal contacts clean. LG New Chocolate BL40 • Replace the battery when it no longer provides acceptable performance. The battery can be recharged several hundred times before replacement.
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• Actual battery life will depend on network configuration, product settings, usage patterns, battery and environmental conditions. Explosion, Shock, and Fire Hazards • Do not put your phone in a place subject to excessive dust and keep the minimum required distance between the power cord and heat sources.
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Do not immerse your phone in water. If this happens, turn it off immediately and remove the battery. If the phone does not work, take it to an LG Authorized Service Centre. • Do not paint your phone. | User Guide...
• The data saved in your phone might be deleted due to careless use, repair of the phone, or upgrade of the software. Please backup your important phone numbers. (Ring tones, text messages, voice messages, pictures, and videos could also be deleted.) The manufacturer is not liable for damage due to the loss of data.
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However, the agency has authority to take action if wireless phones are shown to LG New Chocolate BL40 emit radio frequency energy (RF) at a level that is hazardous to the user. In such a case, the FDA...
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• Cooperate in providing users of wireless phones with the best possible information on possible effects of wireless phone use on human health. The FDA belongs to an interagency working group of the federal agencies that have responsibility for different aspects of RF safety to ensure coordinated efforts at the federal level.
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When the phone is located at greater distances from the user, the exposure to RF is drastically lower because a LG New Chocolate BL40 person’s RF exposure decreases rapidly with increasing distance from the source. The so-called ‘cordless phones, ’ which have...
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suggested that low levels of RF could accelerate the development of cancer in laboratory animals. However, many of the studies that showed increased tumor development used animals that had been genetically engineered or treated with cancer causing chemicals so as to be predisposed to develop cancer in the absence of RF exposure.
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RF exposure during day-to-day use of wireless phones. Many factors affect this measurement, LG New Chocolate BL40 such as the angle at which the phone is held, or which model of phone is used. 6. What is the FDA doing to find...
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new research programs around the world. The project has also helped develop a series of public information documents on EMF issues. The FDA and the Cellular Telecommunications & Internet Association (CTIA) have a formal Cooperative Research and Development Agreement (CRADA) to do research on wireless phone safety.
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The Institute of Electrical and Electronic Engineers (IEEE) is developing a technical LG New Chocolate BL40 standard for measuring the radiofrequency energy (RF) exposure from wireless phones and other wireless handsets with the participation and leadership of FDA scientists and engineers.
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measurement of the amount of energy absorbed in tissue, either by the whole body or a small part of the body. It is measured in watts/kg (or milliwatts/g) of matter. This measurement is used to determine whether a wireless phone complies with safety guidelines.
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For example, the government in the United Kingdom distributed leaflets containing such a recommendation in December LG New Chocolate BL40 2000. They noted that no evidence exists that using a wireless phone causes brain tumors or other ill effects.
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instrumentation (AAMI). The final draft, a joint effort by the FDA, medical device manufacturers, and many other groups, was completed in late 2000. This standard will allow manufacturers to ensure that cardiac pacemakers and defibrillators are safe from wireless phone EMI. The FDA has tested hearing aids for interference from handheld wireless phones and helped...
World Health Organization (WHO) International EMF Project (http://www.who.int/emf) National Radiological Protection Board (UK) (http://www.nrpb.org.uk/) LG New Chocolate BL40 10 Driver Safety Tips Your wireless phone gives you the powerful ability to communicate by voice almost anywhere, anytime. An important responsibility...
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function without taking your attention off the road. 2. When available, use a handsfree device. A number of handsfree wireless phone accessories are readily available today. Whether you choose an installed mounted device for your wireless phone or a speaker phone accessory, take advantage of these devices if available to you.
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Your wireless phone is one of the greatest tools you can own to protect yourself and your family in dangerous LG New Chocolate BL40 situations — with your phone at your side, help is only three numbers away. Dial 911 or other...
may require attention, but are not urgent enough to merit a call for emergency services. But you can still use your wireless phone to lend a hand. If you see a broken-down vehicle posing no serious hazard, a broken traffic signal, a minor traffic accident where no one appears injured or a vehicle.
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LG New Chocolate BL40 antenna, the lower the power output. Before a phone model is available...
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government requirement for safe exposure. The FCC has granted an Equipment Authorization for this model phone with all reported SAR levels evaluated as in compliance with the FCC RF emission guidelines. SAR information on this model phone is on file with the FCC and can be found under the Display Grant section of http://www.fcc.
Charging your phone Open the cover of the charger connector on the side of your New Chocolate BL40. Your New Chocolate BL40 must be charged until the “Battery full” message appears on the screen. USIM card socket Flash Camera lens...
Make sure the gold contact area on the card is facing downwards. To remove the USIM card, gently pull it outwards. LG New Chocolate BL40 Install the battery Insert the top of the battery into the top edge of the battery compartment first.
Installing a memory card You can expand the available memory space on your phone by using a memory card (microSD). The New Chocolate BL40 will support up to a 32GB memory card. NOTE: A memory card is an optional accessory.
NOTE: If there is existing content on your memory card, the folder structure may be different after formatting since all files will have been deleted. LG New Chocolate BL40 Transferring your contacts To transfer your contacts from your USIM to your phone: From the Communication...
Touch screen tips The home screen is a great place to get used to using the touch screen. To select an item, touch the centre of the icon. • Do not to press too hard; the touchscreen is sensitive enough to pick up on a light touch.
Drag from side to side to scroll. On some screens, such as web pages, you can also scroll up or down. LG New Chocolate BL40 Zooming In or Out When viewing photos, web pages, emails, or maps, you can zoom in and out.
Drag & drop the prefered gesture form the bottom of the screen to the applications you want to assign them to. Viewing the status bar Icon Description No Service EDGE HSDPA Wi-fi is on Bluetooth Message Bluetooth Mono hands free headset Connect Bluetooth Mono + Stereo...
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MMS transmit MMS receiving MMS New message SMS sending SMS receiving New voicemail New message SMS sending has failed New email LG New Chocolate BL40 Icon Description Push message Flight mode Normal Outdoor Silent Customised profile 1-10 or Customised 1-10...
TIP! Press the power key briefl y to lock the touchscreen and prevent calls being made by mistake. Making a call or a video call Touch to open the keypad. Type in the number on the keypad. To delete a digit, press the clear key.
To turn it off during a call (e.g. to make a note of a number) touch and select Disable DTMF. LG New Chocolate BL40 Making a second call During your initial call, touch and select the number you want to call.
Using call barring and choose Call Touch settings in the Settings tab. Touch Call barring and choose Voice calls and/or Video calls. Choose any or all of the five options. Enter the call barring password. Please check with your network operator about this service.
If you want to add a picture to each contact, touch Add picture. Enter the first and last name of your new contact. You do not LG New Chocolate BL40 have to enter both, but you must enter at least one. Set others.
TIP! You can edit an existing group by touching the selected group once. Choose View members, Edit the group, Send message, Send businesscard or Delete group. Changing your contact settings You can adapt your contact settings to suit your own preferences. Touch Contact from the Communication tab, select and scroll through Contact...
Messaging Your New Chocolate BL40 combines SMS and MMS into one intuitive, easy to use menu. There are two ways of entering the messaging centre: From the home screen, touch , or touch then scroll through Messaging from the Communication tab.
Entering text Touch to turn on T9 predictive texting. Tap to change between the number, symbol and text keypads. to toggle between the different keyboards in each text entry mode (e.g., capital or lower case letters). To enter a space, touch T9 predictive In T9 mode, you will see coloured circle in orange.
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Download option - Choose the way to download emails. LG New Chocolate BL40 Choose between Header only or All including body for POP3, and header only, header + body, or all for IMAP4.
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Incoming server port - Normally, this is 110 for POP3 accounts and 143 for IMAP4 accounts. Incoming TLS/SSL - Choose whether to use TLS/SSL for incoming server. SMTP authentication - Choose the security settings for the outgoing mail server SMTP Username - Enter the SMTP username.
Sending an email using your new account Touch from the home screen, LG New Chocolate BL40 and scroll to Email- Write email on the Communication tab to open a new blank message. Enter the recipient’s address and write your message.
Request reply email - Choose whether to request read confirmation messages. Retrieve interval - Select how often your New Chocolate BL40 checks for new email messages. Retrieve amount - Choose the number of emails to be retrieved at one time.
Text message centre - Enter the details of your message centre. Delivery report - Slide the switch LG New Chocolate BL40 left to receive confirmation that your messages have been delivered. Validity period - Choose how long your messages are stored at the message centre.
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You can make changes to the following: Retrieval mode - Select Home network or Roaming network. If you then select Manual you will only receive notifications about MMS messages. You can then decide whether to download them in full. Delivery report - Choose whether to allow and/or request a delivery report.
Your captured photo will appear on the screen. The image name is shown with four icons on the right side. LG New Chocolate BL40 Send Touch to send the photo as a Message, Email or Bluetooth. NOTE: Additional cost may occur when MMS are downloaded when roaming.
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Getting to know the viewfinder Zoom - Touch Alternatively you can use the side volume keys. Image size 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.
When you touch the option you want, the flash menu will automatically close, allowing you to take a picture immediately. LG New Chocolate BL40 The flash status icon in the viewfinder will change based on the new flash mode. Choosing a shot type...
Smile shot - Automatically triggers the shutter when camera detects a smile. Panorama - This shot type is great for taking a photo of a large group of people or for capturing a panoramic view. Beauty shot - This enables you to take a photo of person’s face clearly and brightly.
Swap cam - For self portraits, switch to the LG New Chocolate BL40‘s inner camera. Size - Change the size of the photo to save on memory space or to take an appropriately sized picture for a contact.
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Quality - Choose between Super fine, Fine 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 store fewer photos in your memory. Memory - Choose whether to save your photos to the Handset memory or the External memory.
3M(2048x1536), 2M(1600x1200), 1M(1280x960), VGA(640x480), QVGA(320x240), Contacts) or choose the predefined wallpaper size. LG New Chocolate BL40 Choosing a colour effect Using the viewfinder, touch in the left corner. Select Colour Effect from the Preview menu. There are colour tone options.
Using the secondary camera Your LG New Chocolate BL40 has an inner 640x480 camera for both video calls and taking photos. To switch to the inner camera then select Use touch secondary camera from the Swap cam menu. After a few seconds you’ll see yourself in the viewfinder.
The name of the video will be shown on the bottom of the screen, along with four icons on the LG New Chocolate BL40 right side. Touch to play the video. Play Touch to send the photo as Send a Message, Email or Bluetooth.
Getting to know the viewfinder Zoom - Touch to zoom in or Alternatively you can use the side volume keys. Brightness - See Adjusting the Brightness. Touch to access Scene mode. Flash status - Set or turn off the flash. Recording mode Quality (Normal/Fine/Super fine) Settings - Touch this icon to...
For video format conversion software, see the CD that came with your New Chocolate BL40. Using the secondary video camera Your LG New Chocolate BL40 has an inner 320x240 camera for both video calls and recording videos. | User Guide...
Touch for it to play. Watching your videos on TV Connect your New Chocolate BL40 to TV using the TV output cable. NOTE: The TV output cable is available for purchase separately.
When viewing photos or videos, you can zoom in and out by pinching your fingers together or spreading them apart. LG New Chocolate BL40 Adjusting the volume when viewing a video To adjust the volume of a video while it is playing, touch the volume bar on the left side of the screen.
Editing your photos Open the photo you want to edit, and touch the options icon to select Edit. Touch the icons to alter your photo: Select Area Draw something on your photo, freehand. Select the line thickness from the four options, then the colour you want to use.
Drag the box over the area you want to crop. When you are happy with your selection, touch Save LG New Chocolate BL40 Adding a colour accent to a photo From the editing screen, touch Image Choose Colour Accent.
You can set the intensity/scale of droplets by adjusting the intensity/scale menu bar respectively. Also the direction of droplets can be adjusted with the cell phone rotation. MotionBlur For applying Motion Blur, touch Image Select MotionBlur. Select the location you want to...
The video editing features are available for MPEG4 types except 640x480 (VGA) resolution. Don’t record in these formats if you plan to edit your video. LG New Chocolate BL40 Trimming the length of the video Open the video you want to edit, touch...
Touch and slide the photo to move it to the end or the beginning of the video. Touch Preview to choose how to merge the videos together. Press Save then Yes to save the new merged video. Replace the existing file or save as a new file. Repeat these steps to merge more videos.
If the photo is too big it will overlay the whole screen, not just the selected area. LG New Chocolate BL40 Touch Save. Replace the existing file or save as a new file. Repeat these steps to add more photos.
Adding live sound to your video Open the video you want to edit, touch option key. and choose Live Select Edit dubbing. Set the sound value to original sound or recording sound. Adding a dimming effect Open the video you want to edit, touch option key.
Images contains a list of pictures including default images pre-loaded onto your phone, images you have downloaded and those taken on your phone’s camera. LG New Chocolate BL40 Sending a photo To send a photo just select the picture you want. Touch Send. Choose between Message, Email, Bluetooth or Upload to web.
Videos The Videos folder shows a list of videos you have downloaded or recorded on your phone. TIP! New Chocolate BL40 supports both DivX & Xvid video format playback to ensure greater content availability. NOTE: The TV output cable is available for purchase separately.
Entertainment tab. Touch the All Memory item that is upper side menu. Select All memory or Phone Memory. LG New Chocolate BL40 Use the Fun stuff menu Fun stuff contains preloaded flash games which are using the integrated motion sensor.
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: Make sure your phone and...
Keeping and MMS. To save your movie, touch Save movie. Music Your LG New Chocolate BL40 has a built-in music player that lets you play all your favourite tracks. To access the music player, touch menu access the music player, touch menu then select Music from the Entertainment Tab.
NOTE: To add a second playlist, touch then New playlist. Using the radio Your LG New Chocolate 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 LG supplied headset to listen to the radio.
NOTE: You can also manually tune to a station by using the wheel displayed next to the radio frequency. LG New Chocolate BL40 Listening to the radio Touch from the Entertainment tab. Touch the channel number of the station you would like to listen to.
Adding an event to your calendar From the home screen select then scroll through Organizer in Utilities tab. Select the date to which you want to add an event. then New schedule. Touch TIP! You can enter holidays in your calendar. Individually touch each day of the holiday, then touch and select...
Using the FM transmitter to play music The New Chocolate BL40 allows you with its built-in FM transmitter to listen to your music via any FM tuner in range of the phone, e.g. at home or in your car.
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such as walls, other electronic devices, or from public radio stations. To avoid interference, always search for a free FM frequency on the receiver before using the FM transmitter. The FM transmitter cannot be used at the same time as the FM radio of your device.
To add a new bookmark, touch New Bookmark. Enter a name for the bookmark followed by its URL. LG New Chocolate BL40 Touch now appear in the bookmark list. Using the RSS reader RSS (Really Simple Syndication) is a...
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You can do this via the USB cable or by Bluetooth. Using the USB cable: Ensure you have the LG PC Suite installed on your PC. Connect your New Chocolate BL40 and PC using the USB cable and launch the LG PC Suite software.
You may want to contact your carrier for more information about the availability of data streaming on your mobile device. LG New Chocolate BL40 Blogger: You can manage your account and share your blog. It is available to upload a picture and video.
Insert the supplied CD-ROM or the click the download button to directly download the LG PC Suite program from the internet. Click on the LG PC Suite Installer which will appear on your screen. Connecting your phone and Select PC Suite mode in...
Connect your phone to your PC as outlined above. Click on the Manage Photos, Videos or Music icon. LG New Chocolate BL40 Images, audio files and videos you have saved on your phone will be displayed on the screen in the LG Phone folder.
Music Sync This menu lets you add music to your New Chocolate 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: •...
Converter. Use the arrows in the application to change the conversion format to Mobile. If you right click on LG New Chocolate BL40 the application box and select Preferences, you can change the location where the converted files are saved.
Changing your phone settings Enjoy the freedom of adapting the New Chocolate BL40 to your own preferences. From the home screen select then scroll to Phone settings in the Settings tab.
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Wi-Fi off, it will be connected automatically after Wi-Fi has been turned on. GPS type - Choose either Assisted GPS or Stand alone. LG New Chocolate BL40 – The GPS technology uses information from earth-orbiting satellites to find locations.
USB connection - Synchronise your New Chocolate BL40 using the LG PC Suite software to copy files from your phone. TV out - Choose PAL or NTSC when connecting your New Chocolate BL40 to a TV. DivX VOD registration - This menu is used to generate a DivX VOD registration code.
If you have already paired the Bluetooth device, your New Chocolate BL40 will not automatically search for other Bluetooth devices. If not, your New Chocolate BL40 will search for other Bluetooth enabled devices within range. Choose the device to which you want to send the file to and touch Select.
Delete all - Choose to delete all the paired device lists. Pairing with another Bluetooth device By pairing your New Chocolate BL40 with another device, you can set up a passcode protected connection. This makes your pairing more secure.
LG New Chocolate BL40 LG Mobile Phone Software update from internet For more information on using this function, please visit the LG Mobile website path: http://ca.lgservice.com/ index_b2c.jsp - select country – Products menu - Manual & software menu...
(The items described below are supplied in the box) Charger Battery Stereo headset NOTE: • Always use genuine LG accessories. • Failure to do this may invalidate your warranty. • Accessories may vary in different regions. Data cable and CD-ROM To connect and...
LG New Chocolate BL40 Declaration of Conformity Suppliers Details Name LG Electronics Inc Address LG Electronics Inc. LG Twin Towers 20, Yeouido-dong, Yeongdeungpo-gu, Seoul, Korea 150-721 Product Details Product Name GSM/ W-CDMA Terminal Equipment Model Name BL40 Trade Name Applicable Standards Details R&TTE Directive 1999/5/EC...
This chapter lists some problems you might encounter while using your phone. Some problems require you to call your service provider, but most are easy for you to correct yourself. Message Possible causes There is no USIM card in USIM error the phone or it is inserted incorrectly.
Wrong charger Battery defective Number not The Fixed dial number permitted function is on. LG New Chocolate BL40 Possible Solutions Press the On/Off key down for at least two seconds. Keep charger attached for a longer time. Clean the contacts.
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3. Breakage or damage to antennas unless caused directly by defects in material or workmanship. 4. The fact that the Customer Service Department at LG was not notified by the original end user of the alleged defect or malfunction of the product, during the warranty period.
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THE DURATION OF ANY IMPLIED WARRANTIES, INCLUDING THE IMPLIED WARRANTY OF MARKETABIL- ITY, IS LIMITED TO THE DURATION OF THE EXPRESS WARRANTY HEREIN. LG ELECTRONICS CANADA, INC. SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR THE LOSS OF THE USE OF THE PRODUCT, INCONVENIENCE, LOSS OR...