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F1200 F1200 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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English F1200 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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Introduction Congratulations on your purchase of the advanced and compact F1200 mobile phone, designed to operate with the latest digital mobile communication technology. This user 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.
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Exposure to radio frequency energy Radio wave exposure and Specific Absorption Rate (SAR) information This mobile phone model F1200 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.
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Do not tap the screen with a sharp object; otherwise, it may damage the ● phone. Do not expose the phone to liquid or moisture. ● Use the accessories like an earphone cautiously. ● F1200 User Guide...
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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. F1200 User Guide...
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● 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.
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Do not leave the battery in hot or cold places, this may deteriorate the ● battery performance. Batteries shall be disposed in accordance with the local povisions. ● The socket-outlet used for the AC/DC adaptor (power supply unit) shall be ● near the equipment and shall be easily accessible. F1200 User Guide...
T a b l e C o n t e n t s F1200 features ...................... 12 Parts of the phone ....................12 Display information ....................16 Music player ......................18 Getting started ..................... 19 Installing the SIM card and the battery pack............19 Charging the battery ....................
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Memo [Menu-2-5] ....................51 Tools [Menu-3] ..................... 52 Favourites [Menu-3-1] .................... 52 Calculator [Menu-3-2] .................... 53 Unit converter [Menu-3-3] ..................53 Stop watch [Menu-3-4] ....................54 World time [Menu-3-5] ................... 54 Voice recorder [Menu-3-6] ..................54 Infrared [Menu-3-7] ....................55 F1200 User Guide...
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Camera [Menu-6] ....................78 Take picture [Menu-6-1] ..................78 Gallery [Menu-6-2] ....................80 Memory status [Menu-6-3] ..................81 My stuff [Menu-7] ....................82 Images [Menu-7-1] ....................82 Sounds [Menu-7-2] ....................83 Applications [Menu-7-3] ..................83 Removable disk [Menu-7-4] ................... 83 F1200 User Guide...
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Date & Time [Menu-9-3] ..................90 Languages [Menu-9-4] ................... 91 Security [Menu-9-5] ....................91 Network [Menu-9-6] ....................92 GPRS [Menu-9-7] ....................92 Reset settings [Menu-9-8] ..................93 Q&A ........................94 Accessories ......................96 Technical data ...................... 98 F1200 User Guide...
(during the playback) Fast forwards the current track. Press and hold down this key until you find the spot you’d like to listen to. 5. Camera lens Note Dirt on the camera lens could affect the image quality. F1200 User Guide...
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5. Battery terminals strap 6. Battery pack 2. SIM card terminals 7. Battery cover 3. SIM card socket 4. Battery latch Press this button to remove the battery cover 8. Charger connector/ and battery pack. Cable connector F1200 User Guide...
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3. Confirm/Internet key 8. Navigation keys 9. Right soft key 4. Left soft key 10. Camera key 5. Music hot key 11. Clear key 6. Send key 12. End/Power key 13. Alphanumeric keys 14. Microphone 7. Special function keys F1200 User Guide...
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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. 13. Alphanumeric keys: Enter numbers, letters and some special characters. 14. Microphone: Can be muted during a call for privacy. F1200 User Guide...
Indicates the Ring & vibration is set as the call alert type. Indicates the Ring after vibration is set as the call alert type. Indicates the Max. Ring & vibration is set as the call alert type. Indicates that you can use the push message service. F1200 User Guide...
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Icon Description Indicates that you have a schedule for the selected day in the schedule menu. Indicates that the phone is accessing the WAP. Indicates that you are using GPRS. Indicates that you entered the security page. F1200 User Guide...
F1200 features Music player With the F1200 mobile phone, you have a portable music player, as well as a mobile handset. You can enjoy music without opening the phone. Press the playlist is shown on the outer screen. Using keys, you can select the track you want to start listening to.
Notice Removing the battery from the phone when the power is on may cause the phone to malfunction. 2. Remove the battery. Hold the bottom edge of the battery and lift the battery from the battery compartment. F1200 User Guide...
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4. Install the battery. Insert the battery aligning the gold contacts on the battery pack with the battery terminals (gold contacts) in the battery compartment. Push down the top of the battery until it snaps into space. F1200 User Guide...
1. With the battery in position on the phone, connect the lead from the mains adapter to the bottom of the phone. Make sure that the arrow on the lead connector is facing towards the front of the phone. F1200 User Guide...
Do not remove the battery or SIM card while charging. ● In the case the battery is not properly charged, please turn the phone off ● and on using the power key, then recharge the battery. After detaching and reattaching the battery, please recharge the battery. F1200 User Guide...
The PIN2 code, supplied with some SIM cards, is required to access functions such as Advice of Call Charge and Fixed dial number. These functions are only available if supported by your SIM card. Check with your network for further information. F1200 User Guide...
Security settings menu. Barring password The barring password is required when you use the Call barring function. You obtain the password from your network operator when you subscribe to this function. See page 42 for further details. F1200 User Guide...
You can save the names and phone numbers dialled regularly in the SIM card and/or phone memory, which is Phonebook. You can dial a number by simply looking up the desired name in the Phonebook. For further details on the Phonebook feature, please refer to page 45-48. F1200 User Guide...
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Signal strength You can check the strength of your signal by the signal indicator ( ) on the LCD screen of your phone. Signal strength can vary, particularly inside buildings. Moving near to a window may improve reception. F1200 User Guide...
LCD screen. 2. Change the text input mode by pressing . You can check the current text input mode in the lower right corner of the LCD screen. text input mode F1200 User Guide...
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3. Complete each word with a space by pressing the key. To delete letters, press . Press and hold down to erase entire words. Note To exit from the text input mode without saving your input, press . The phone goes back to standby mode. F1200 User Guide...
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P Q R S 7 p q r s 7 T U V 8 t u v 8 W X Y Z 9 w x y z 9 Space key, 0 (Long press) Space key, 0 (Long press) F1200 User Guide...
Press the right soft key then select Search. To save the dialled number into the phonebook during a call, press the right soft key then select Add new. Switching between two calls To switch between two calls, press the left soft key then select Swap. F1200 User Guide...
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To turn DTMF tones on during a call, press the left soft key, and then select DTMF on. DTMF tones can be turned off the same way. DTMF tones allow your phone to make use of an automated switchboard. F1200 User Guide...
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. F1200 User Guide...
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Select the Conference / Private to put all the other callers on hold. Ending a conference call To end a conference call, press the key. You can also end a conference call by selecting End call after pressing the left soft key. F1200 User Guide...
The roles of the soft keys vary according to the current context; the label on the bottom line of the screen just above each key indicates its current role. Press the right soft key Press the left soft key to activate the corresponding to access the available action. menu. F1200 User Guide...
Delete: Deletes the call log from the list. ● View details: Displays the call information. ● Delete all: Select this to clear up the missed call logs. ● F1200 User Guide...
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Add to name (Shown if the name is not saved in the phonebook): You ● can add the number to an existing phonebook entry. Delete: Deletes the call log from the list. ● F1200 User Guide...
[Reset] or the OK key. You are requested to enter the PIN2 code. Note The actual cost invoiced for calls by your service provider may vary, depending on network features, rounding-off for billing, taxes, etc. F1200 User Guide...
You can check the data volume and the time spent using GPRS with an external device such as a serial port. Total data (Menu-1-3-3) You can check the total amount of data through WAP and the external device. F1200 User Guide...
All data calls and All fax calls menus. - To other number: Input the number for call diverting. Cancel: Cancels the selected call divert. ● View status: You can check the status of the service. ● u Cancel all: Cancels all call divert settings. F1200 User Guide...
The network will notify you of a new incoming call while you have a call in progress. Select Activate to request the network to activate call waiting, Cancel to request the network to deactivate call waiting, or View status, to check if the function is active or not. F1200 User Guide...
This network service lets you decide whether your phone number is displayed (On) or hidden (Off) from the person you are calling. Select Set by network to reset the phone to the setting that you have agreed upon with your service provider. F1200 User Guide...
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You can activate the automatic answer feature when the phone is connected to a compatible headset. Select the time before answering automatically. If you select "Off", you have to press and hold the key on the headset to answer a call. F1200 User Guide...
Write multimedia message: Use this to write a multimedia message to ● the name. Copy: Use this to copy the phonebook entry from SIM to the phone ● memory or vice versa. Select whether to keep the original phone number or not. F1200 User Guide...
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You can call directly by pressing this key for 2-3 seconds. 1. Open the Phonebook first by pressing the right soft key [Names] in standby mode. 2. Scroll to Speed dials, then press [OK]. F1200 User Guide...
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SIM to Phone: Use this to copy the entry from the SIM Card to Phone ● memory. Phone to SIM: Use this to copy the entry from the Phone memory to the ● SIM Card. F1200 User Guide...
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SIM card). Such numbers include the emergency, directory enquiries and voice mail numbers. 1. Select the Service dial number option. 2. The names of the available services will be shown. 3. Use the up/down navigation keys to select a service. Press F1200 User Guide...
Edit: Use this to edit the schedule. ● Delete: Use this to delete the schedule ● Add new: You can edit a maximum of 30 characters and take up to 30 ● notes. Calendar: Goes back to the calendar. ● F1200 User Guide...
1. Select the left soft key [Add] to add a new to-do item. 2. After keying in the subject, press the down navigation key. 3. Enter the date with the numeric keys and press the left soft key [Save]. F1200 User Guide...
● Delete: Select this to delete the selected memo. ● Add new: Use this to add a new memo. The phone can store up to 20 ● memos and 30 characters. Delete all: Deletes all memos. ● F1200 User Guide...
Change: You can change the favorite menu with the another menu. ● Delete: Deletes the selected favorite menu. ● View detail: Displays the route to the favorite menu. ● Delete all: Deletes all the favorite menus. ● F1200 User Guide...
4. Move to the Convert unit section by pressing the down navigation key. 5. Select the unit you want to convert to, using the left/right navigation keys. 6. Input numbers using the numeric keys. Conversion is calculated automatically. Note You can input a decimal number by pressing the key. F1200 User Guide...
You can play or delete the recorded memo or record new voice memo using the left soft key [Options] key. 1. To record a voice memo, press the left soft key [Record]. 2. Once recording is started, the message ‘Recording...’ and the recording time is displayed. F1200 User Guide...
● Activate the infrared feature on the phone; the “ ” symbol appears on the ● right side at the bottom of the display. Call the network service number given to you by the service provider. ● F1200 User Guide...
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PC Sync Help file on the CD. With this IrDA feature, you can transfer anything you want such ● as phonebook entries, messages, pictures, etc. While using the removable disk feature, you cannot use the PC ● sync feature. F1200 User Guide...
Multimedia [Menu-4] Music Menu-4-1 The F1200 has a digital music player built-in. You can enjoy listening to MP3 or AAC music files on a memory in your phone using a compatible headset or via the internal loudspeaker. Note Because of the small dimension of the speaker, in some cases the audio could be distorted, especially at maximum volume and when there are lots of bass sounds.
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USB high-capacity storage device from the system”. 3. Then remove the cable. Note When you are using the phone memory as a removable disk, you cannot make a call, answer a call, use message function or use PC Sync feature. F1200 User Guide...
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4. You can check the free space of the removable disk. Note With the removable disk feature, you can store more than 20 ● music files onto the phone. But the Playlist on the phone displays up to 20 files. F1200 User Guide...
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Repeat Loop Play all Repeat all A>B Play one Repeat one Note In case that any invalid file is included in the playlist, an error message will be popped up and go back to the prior screen. F1200 User Guide...
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You can use the loop feature with the right soft key [Loop]. Press the right soft key [Loop] to set the beginning point (A) of the loop. And press the right soft key [A>B] again to set the ending point (B). F1200 User Guide...
● open/close the phone. Memory status (Menu-4-1-4) You can check the current memory status of the phone. Games Menu-4-2 You can enjoy a game on the phone. For further details, use the onscreen instruction or help menu. F1200 User Guide...
Delete: Delete the selected program. Once deleted, you will not be able to ● restore the program unless it is downloaded again using the WAP. Rename: Select this to change the name. ● New Folder: Creates a new folder. ● F1200 User Guide...
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Java program. The installed Java program can be selected to run at a later time from the Application menu. Delete all: Deletes all the bookmarks. ● F1200 User Guide...
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There is a maximum memory capacity in a phone and once you exceed this memory, you will not be able to store any more programs. This menu allows you to check the available memory capacity in a phone. F1200 User Guide...
● later. T9 languages: Select the language for T9 input mode. You can also ● deactivate T9 input mode by selecting ‘T9 off ‘. For further details on the T9 mode, refer to page 27 through 28. F1200 User Guide...
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Sound: If available, you can attach a sound available for a short ● message. Text template: You can use text templates already set in the phone. ● Phone number: You can add phone numbers in the message. ● Signature: You can attach your signature. ● F1200 User Guide...
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Extract: Extracts a picture, sound, text web page or email address from the ● message. These will be saved in My folder, Phonebook, or bookmarks. Delete: Deletes the selected message from the Inbox. ● View information: Displays the information about the message. ● F1200 User Guide...
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Paper: You can insert one of 4 wallpaper images to a text message. ● Delivery reports: Activates or deactivates the report function. When this ● function is activated, the network informs you whether or not your message has been delivered. F1200 User Guide...
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]. Note Up to 9 slides are affordable. F1200 User Guide...
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Unread notification message Read high priority message Unread high priority message Read low priority message Unread low priority message If the phone has ‘No space for messages’, you can make space by deleting messages, media and applications. F1200 User Guide...
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However, if you select this menu, you can see the next picture by pressing the left soft key [Next] manually. Timer start: Select this to activate the slide show automatically again. ● Previous slide: Displays the previous page. ● F1200 User Guide...
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Slide duration: Set the slide duration. Enter the desired duration using the ● numeric keypad. Slide format: Select where to align the image. ● Add slide: Adds a slide before of after the current slide. ● Remove slide: Deletes the selected slide. ● F1200 User Guide...
Once this option has been selected, simply press the left soft key [OK] to listen to voice messages. You can also hold down the key in standby mode to listen to voice messages. Voice mail centre (Menu-5-3-2) You can input and set the voice mailbox centre. F1200 User Guide...
[Options]. Alert (Menu-5-4-4) Set alert on or Off for a new broadcast message. Auto display (Menu-5-4-5) If you select this option On, all received broadcast messages will be automatically displayed. F1200 User Guide...
● SMS. You can send it up to 5 persons at a time. Send multimedia message: Use this to send the selected template ● message by MMS. Add new: Use this to create a new template. ● F1200 User Guide...
You can also attach the signature when you write a text message using the Attach function. See page 67. Send multimedia message: Sends the signature by MMS. ● Memory status Menu-5-6 You can check the current memory status for Text messages and Multimedia messages. F1200 User Guide...
Camera [Menu-6] F1200 has a digital camera which allows you to take pictures at a maximum resolution 640x480 pixels (also known as VGA). The CMOS sensor guarantees high definition and quality of the images. Taking pictures will be more fun thanks to the additional functions such as the 2x Zoom, Brightness control, White balancing and Colour effects.
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8 White balance ( ): Auto ( ), Daylight ( Incandescent ( ), Cloudy ( ), Flourescent ( 1. Center the desired option menu using the left/right navigation keys. 2. Select the desired value with the up/down navigation keys. F1200 User Guide...
You can view, organise, or send the pictures through MMS. 1. Select the picture you want a full screen of and press the OK key. Or press the left soft key [Options] to access the following submenus. F1200 User Guide...
300 photos can be stored. But note that you cannot take pictures any more if the memory is full, even if you've taken less than 300 photos. And vice versa: you can take no more pictures if you've already taken 300 photos even though the memory is available. F1200 User Guide...
Delete: To delete the photo. ● Rename: To change the name of the photo. ● View details: You can check the name, size, and date of the photo. ● Delete all: Deletes all the photos and clear out the gallery. ● F1200 User Guide...
While you are using this menu, you cannot make a call or receive a call, or use the PC sync feature. Format disk: Formats the removable disk. ● Memory status: You can check the current memory status. ● F1200 User Guide...
You can surf the Internet using either the phone keys or the WAP browser menu. Using the phone keys When surfing the Internet, the phone keys function differently to phone mode. Description Scrolls each line of the content area Returns to the previous page Selects options and confirms actions F1200 User Guide...
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● Your phone may have some pre-installed bookmarks for sites not affiliated with LG. LG does not warrant or endorse these sites. If you choose to access them, you should use the same security or content precautions as you would with any site.
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Add new: You can add a new access point. ● Delete: Deletes the selected access point from the list. ● Delete all: Deletes all the access points. ● Note The changes using these options may affect the MMS function. F1200 User Guide...
With the SIM service menu, your phone is future-proof and will support additions to your service provider’s service. For further information, contact your service provider. F1200 User Guide...
Select the desired effect tone. When you press keys or open/close the phone, the phone emits the effect tone you set in this menu. Note The effect tone sounds, regardless of the alert type. System alert (Menu-9-1-5) Set the desired ringing tone when switching the phone on/off. F1200 User Guide...
Your phone provides you with 4 menu colour themes. Set the menu colour by scrolling and pressing the left soft key [Select]. Network name (Menu-9-2-5) Select whether the network name to be displayed when the phone is turned on/off. F1200 User Guide...
Dual clock (Menu-9-3-5) You can activate the phone to run dual time clocks. After selecting On, select the desired dual time zone. Beep every hour (Menu-9-3-6) You can set the phone to beep every hour by selecting On. F1200 User Guide...
The Change codes feature lets you change your current password to a new one. You must enter the current password before you can specify a new one. Use this to change the access codes: Security code, PIN1 code, PIN2 code Note PIN: Personal Identification Number. F1200 User Guide...
You need to subscribe to the GPRS service. For availability and ● subscription to GPRS service, contact your network operator or service provider. You need to save the GPRS settings for the applications used over GPRS. ● F1200 User Guide...
Rename, APN, IP address, DNS, User ID, and Password. Reset settings Menu-9-8 You can reset your phone to its default configuration. To do so, proceed, as follows. 1. Select the Reset settings menu option. 2. Enter the 4-digit security code. F1200 User Guide...
LCD does not turn on. Remove and replace the battery and turn on the power. If the phone still does not turn on, charge the battery and try again. F1200 User Guide...
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The default lock code is ‘0000’. If you forget or lose the lock code, contact your phone dealer. If you forget or lose a PIN or PUK code, or if you have not received such a code, contact your network service provider. F1200 User Guide...
USB data cable (Removable disk) To download the MP3 to the phone. (PC Sync) To download the ring tones, wallpaper, Java games. (PC Sync) To manage the phonebook, scheduler, to-do list, memo list and message box on the PC. F1200 User Guide...
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Accessories 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 agent for further enquiries. F1200 User Guide...