Some of the contents in this manual may
differ from your phone depending on the
software of the phone or your service
provider.
BL20 User Guide
Contents
Guidelines for safe and efficient use.....5
Getting to know your phone ................11
Open view............................................12
Installing the SIM and battery..............13
Memory card .......................................14
Installing a memory card.....................14
Removing the memory card.................14
Formatting the memory card ...............14
Your standby screen ............................15
The quick keys ...................................15
The main menu..................................15
The status bar....................................16
Messaging ...........................................22
Messaging .........................................22
Sending a message ............................22
Entering text.......................................23
Message folders.................................24
Managing your messages ...................24
Using templates..................................25
Camera ...............................................26
Taking a quick photo...........................26
After you’ve taken your photo..............26
Getting to know the viewfinder.............27
Viewing your saved photos..................27
Setting a photo as Wallpaper or
Calls
...............................................17
Making a call......................................17
Making a call from your contacts.........17
Answering and rejecting a call.............17
Adjusting the call volume ....................17
Speed dialling.....................................18
Using call divert..................................18
Using call barring................................19
Contacts...............................................20
Searching for a contact.......................20
Adding a new contact .........................20
Contact options ..................................20
Adding a contact to a group ................21
Renaming a group..............................21
Picture ID...........................................27
Video camera.......................................28
Shooting a quick video........................28
After you’ve shot your video ................28
Watching your saved videos ................29
Adjusting the volume when viewing
a video...............................................29
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Contents
MP3 player...........................................30
MP3 player ........................................30
Transferring music onto your phone.....30
Playing a song....................................30
Creating a playlist...............................31
Playing a playlist.................................31
Editing a playlist .................................31
Deleting a playlist ...............................32
My stuff ...............................................33
Images...............................................33
Images options menu..........................33
Sending a photo .................................34
Organising your images ......................34
Deleting an image ..............................34
Deleting multiple images.....................34
Creating a slide show..........................35
Sounds ..............................................35
Using a sound ....................................35
Videos ...............................................35
Watching a video................................35
Using options while video is paused.....36
Sending a video clip............................36
Video options menu............................36
External memory ................................37
Using your phone as a mass storage
Sending and receiving your files using
Bluetooth ...........................................38
Games and Apps..................................40
Games and Apps ................................40
Playing a game...................................40
Browser ...............................................41
Accessing the web..............................41
Adding and accessing your bookmarks 41
Saving a page ....................................42
Accessing a saved page......................42
Viewing your browser history...............42
Changing the web browser settings .....42
Settings ...............................................43
Changing your display settings ............43
Changing your security settings...........43
Resetting your phone..........................44
Viewing memory status.......................44
Changing your Bluetooth settings.........44
Changing your connectivity settings.....44
Pairing with another Bluetooth device .45
Using a Bluetooth headset...................45
Accessories .........................................46
Network service ..................................47
Technical data......................................47
device................................................37
Transferring a file to your phone ..........38
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Guidelines for safe and efficient use
Please read these simple guidelines. Not
following these guidelines may be dangerous
or illegal.
the SAR is determined at the highest certified
power level, the actual SAR of the device
while operating can be well below the
maximum value. This is because the device is
designed to operate at multiple power levels
so as to use only the power required to reach
the network. In general, the closer you are to
a base station, the lower the power output of
the device. Before a phone model is available
for sale to the public, compliance with the
European R&TTE directive must be shown.
This directive includes as one essential
Exposure to radio frequency energy
THIS DEVICE MEETS INTERNATIONAL
GUIDELINES FOR EXPOSURE TO RADIO
WAVES
Your mobile device is a radio transmitter and
receiver. It is designed and manufactured
not to exceed the limits for exposure to radio
frequency (RF) recommended by international
guidelines (ICNIRP). These limits are part
of comprehensive guidelines and establish
permitted levels of RF energy for the general
population. The guidelines were developed by
independent scientific organisations through
periodic and thorough evaluation of scientific
studies. The guidelines include a substantial
safety margin designed to assure the safety
of all persons, regardless of age and health.
requirement the protection of the health and
the safety for the user and any other person.
The highest SAR value for this device when
tested for use at the ear is 0.667 W/kg.
This device meets RF exposure guidelines
when used either in the normal use position
against the ear or when positioned at least
1.5 cm away from the body. When a carry
case, belt clip or holder is used for body-worn
operation, it should not contain metal and
should position the product at least 1.5 cm
away from your body. In order to transmit
data files or messages, this 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
The exposure standard for mobile devices
employs a unit of measurement known as the
Specific Absorption Rate, or SAR. The SAR
limit stated in the international guidelines is
2.0 W/kg*. Tests for SAR are conducted using
standard operating positions with the device
transmitting at its highest certified power
level in all tested frequency bands. Although
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Guidelines for safe and efficient use
transmission is completed. The highest SAR
value for this device when tested for use at
the body is 1.45 W/kg.
Additionally, this device was tested for typical
body-worn operations with the back of the
phone kept 0.79 inches (2cm) between the
users body and the back of the phone.
* The SAR limit for mobile devices used
by the public is 2.0 watts/kilogram (W/kg)
averaged over ten grams of body tissue. The
guidelines incorporate a substantial margin
of safety to give additional protection for
the public and to account for any variations
in measurements. SAR values may vary
depending on national reporting requirements
and the network band.
To comply with FCC RF exposure
requirements, a minimum separation distance
of 0.79 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
Rules. Operation is subject to the following
two conditions:
For SAR information in other regions please
look under product information at www.
lgmobile.com.
(1) This device may not cause harmful
interference, and
FCC SAR information
Your mobile device is also designed to meet
the requirements for exposure to radio waves
established by the Federal Communications
Commission (USA) and Industry Canada.
(2) this device must accept any interference
received, including interference that may
cause undesired operation.
Caution!
These requirements set a SAR limit of 1.6
W/kg averaged over 1 gram of tissue. The
highest SAR value reported under this
standard during product certifi cation for use
at the ear is 0.413 W/kg and when properly
worn on the body is 0.578 W/kg.
Change or Modification that are not expressly
approved by the manufacturer could void the
user’s authority to operate the equipment.
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Do not to charge a handset near
flammable material as the handset can
become hot and create a fire hazard.
Product care and maintenance
WARNING
Only use batteries, chargers and accessories
approved for use with this particular phone
model. The use of any other types may
invalidate any approval or warranty applying
to the phone, and may be dangerous.
Use a dry cloth to clean the exterior of the
unit (do not use solvents such as benzene,
thinner or alcohol).
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•
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•
Do not charge the phone when it is on soft
furnishings.
•
Do not disassemble this unit. Take it to a
qualified service technician when repair
work is required.
The phone should be charged in a well
ventilated area.
Do not subject this unit to excessive
smoke or dust.
•
•
Keep away from electrical appliances such
as TVs, radios, and personal computers.
Do not keep the phone next to credit
cards or transport tickets; it can affect the
information on the magnetic strips.
The unit should be kept away from heat
sources such as radiators or cookers.
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•
Do not drop.
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Do not tap the screen with a sharp object
as it may damage the phone.
Do not subject this unit to mechanical
vibration or shock.
Do not expose the phone to liquid or
moisture.
•
Switch off the phone in any area where
you are required by special regulations.
For example, do not use your phone in
hospitals as it may affect sensitive medical
equipment.
Use the accessories like earphones
cautiously. Do not press the antenna
unnecessarily.
•
Do not handle the phone with wet hands
while it is being charged. It may cause an
electric shock and can seriously damage
your phone.
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Guidelines for safe and efficient use
•
RF energy may affect some electronic
systems in your vehicle such as car
stereos and safety equipment.
Efficient phone operation
Electronics devices
All mobile phones may get interference,
which could affect performance.
•
When your vehicle is equipped with an
air bag, do not obstruct with installed or
portable wireless equipment. It can cause
the airbag to fail or cause serious injury
due to improper performance.
•
Do not use your mobile phone near
medical equipment without requesting
permission. Avoid placing the phone over
pacemakers, for example in your breast
pocket.
•
If you are listening to music whilst out and
about, please ensure that the volume is at
a reasonable level so that you are aware
of your surroundings. This is particularly
imperative when near roads.
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•
Some hearing aids might be disturbed by
mobile phones.
Minor interference may affect TVs, radios,
PCs, etc.
Avoid damage to your hearing
Damage to your hearing can occur if you are
exposed to loud sound for long periods of
time. We therefore recommend that you do
not turn on or off the handset close to your
ear. We also recommend that music and call
volumes are set to a reasonable level.
Road safety
Check the laws and regulations on the use of
mobile phones in the areas when you drive.
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•
•
•
Do not use a hand-held phone while driving.
Give full attention to driving.
Use a hands-free kit, if available.
Blasting area
Pull off the road and park before making
or answering a call if driving conditions so
require.
Do not use the phone where blasting is in
progress. Observe restrictions, and follow any
regulations or rules.
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Potentially explosive atmospheres
Emergency calls
•
•
•
Do not use the phone at a refueling point.
Do not use near fuel or chemicals.
Emergency calls may not be available
under all mobile networks. Therefore, you
should never depend solely on the phone
for emergency calls. Check with your local
service provider.
Do not transport or store flammable
gas, liquid, or explosives in the same
compartment of your vehicle as your
mobile phone and accessories.
Battery information and care
•
You do not need to completely discharge
the battery before recharging. Unlike
other battery systems, there is no memory
effect that could compromise the battery’s
performance.
In aircraft
Wireless devices can cause interference
in aircraft.
•
Turn your mobile phone off before
boarding any aircraft.
•
Use only LG batteries and chargers. LG
chargers are designed to maximize the
battery life.
•
Do not use it on the ground without
permission from the crew.
Children
•
•
•
Do not disassemble or short-circuit the
battery pack.
Keep the phone in a safe place out of the
reach of small children. It includes small
parts which may cause a choking hazard if
detached.
Keep the metal contacts of the battery
pack clean.
Replace the battery when it no longer
provides acceptable performance. The
battery pack maybe recharged hundreds
of times until it needs replacing.
•
Recharge the battery if it has not been
used for a long time to maximize usability.
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Guidelines for safe and efficient use
•
Do not expose the battery charger to direct
sunlight or use it in high humidity, such as
the bathroom.
•
Do not leave the battery in hot or cold
places, this may deteriorate the battery
performance.
•
•
There is risk of explosion if the battery is
replaced by an incorrect type.
Dispose of used batteries according to
the manufacturer’s instructions. Please
recycle when possible. Do not dispose as
household waste.
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•
If you need to replace the battery, take it
to the nearest authorised 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.
•
Actual battery life will depend on network
configuration, product settings, usage
patterns, battery and environmental
conditions.
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Getting to know your phone
Charger, cable,
handsfree connector
Volume key
Main screen
Clear key
Deletes a character
with each press.
Use this key to
go back to the
previous screen.
Camera
Call key
End/Power key
Dials a phone
number and answers
incoming calls.
Ends or rejects a call.
Turns the phone on/off.
Returns to the standby screen when
you use the menu.
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Open view
Battery cover
Memory card slot
Flash
Camera lens
Battery
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Installing the SIM and battery
1 Remove the battery cover and the
battery
Slide down the battery cover and pull out
the battery.
2 Install the USIM card
Slide the USIM card into the USIM card
holder. Make sure the gold contact area on
the card is facing downwards. To remove
the USIM card, gently pull it outwards.
3 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.
WARNING: Do not remove the battery
when the phone is switched on, as this may
damage the phone.
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Memory card
Installing a memory card
You can expand the memory space available
on your phone using a memory card. The
BL20 will support a memory card of up to
16 GB.
TIP! A memory card is an optional accessory.
Open the slide covering the memory card
slot. Slide the memory card into the slot, until
it clicks into place. Make sure that the gold
contact area is facing downwards.
Formatting the memory card
If your memory card is not already formatted,
you will need to do so before you can begin
using it.
1
2
3
From the standby screen press Menu and
select Settings.
Choose Memory status and select
External memory.
Press Format and enter the password,
which is set to 0000 as default. Your card
will be formatted and ready to use.
Removing the memory card
4
To view the new formatted folders on your
BL20 press Menu and select My stuff.
Choose External memory.
Open the slide and carefully remove the
memory card by gently pushing it as shown
in the following diagram:
WARNING: When you format your memory
card, all the content will be wiped. If you do not
want to lose the data on your memory card,
back it up first.
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Your standby screen
The quick keys
The main menu
The quick keys provide easy, one-press
access to your most used functions.
The main menu provides twelve menu
options. To open the main menu:
Select to open your message editor.
1
2
3
Select Menu.
Select to choose a sound profile for
your phone.
The main menu will appear on the screen.
Move the highlighted image onto your
desired position. And select center key to
open.
Select to open the quick menu.
Select to open contacts.
Advice to the customer
In order to allow better antenna sensitivity LG suggest that you hold the handset as shown
in the figure below.
0
X
Please do not cover the antenna area with your hand during a call or when using a
Bluetooth connection. It may interfere and degrade signal quality.
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Your standby screen
The status bar
The status bar uses various icons to indicate
things like signal strength, new messages
and battery life, as well as telling you whether
your Bluetooth is active.
Below is a table explaining the meaning of
icons you’re likely to see in the status bar.
Icon
Description
Icon
Description
Network signal strength
(number of bars will vary)
New message
New voice message
General profile in use
Silent profile in use
Vibrate profile in use
Outdoor profile in use
Headset profile in use
Remaining battery life
Battery empty
No network signal
GPRS available
EDGE available
Flight mode is activated
Calls are diverted
Roaming service
Bluetooth® is activated
WAP service is connected
An alarm is set
Schedule
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Making a call
Answering and rejecting a call
1
Key in the number using the keypad. To
delete a digit press
Press to initiate the call.
To end the call, press
When your phone rings, press Accept or
press
.
2
3
.
TIP! To enter + when making an international
call, press and hold 0.
Making a call from your contacts
1
Select Contacts from the Standby screen.
2
Using the keypad, enter the first letter of
the contact you want to call. For example,
for Office, press 6 three times.
3
Select Call or press
to initiate the
call.
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Calls
Speed dialling
Using call divert
You can assign a speed dial number to a
contact you call frequently.
1
Select Menu, select Settings and choose
Call.
1
Press Contacts and press menu, then
select Speed dials.
2
3
Select Call divert.
Choose whether to divert all calls, when
there is not answered, when you are out of
reach.
2
Your voicemail is set to speed dial 1 and
you cannot change this. Select any other
number either by using the navigation
key arrows and selecting Assign or by
pressing the hard key number.
4
5
Choose Activate and select whether to
divert to another number or your favourite
number.
3
Your address book will open. Select the
contact you’d like to assign to that number
using the navigation arrows, then select
OK.
Enter your divert number or select Search
to browse Contacts for your divert
number.
Note: Charges are incurred for diverting
calls. Please contact your network provider
for details.
To call a speed dial number, press and
hold the assigned number until the contact
appears on screen. The call will initiate
automatically; there’s no need to press
TIP! To turn off all call diverts, choose
Deactivate all from the Call divert menu.
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Using call barring
1
Select Menu, select Settings and choose
Call.
2
Select Call barring and choose Voice
calls.
3
4
Choose options:
Select Activate and enter the call barring
password. Please check with your network
operator for this service.
TIP! Select Fixed dial number from the Call
menu to turn on and compile a list of numbers
which can be called from your phone. You’ll
need your PIN2 code from your operator. When
activated, only numbers included in the fixed dial
list can be called from your phone.
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Contacts
Note: When you are storing a contact’s email
address, press to enter a symbol and
scroll with the navigation arrows until you
see @.
Searching for a contact
1
2
Select Contacts from the standby screen,
and choose Search.
Using the keypad enter the first letter of
the contact you want to call. For example,
for Office, press 6 three times.
Contact options
There are many things you can do when
viewing a contact. Here’s how to access and
use the Options menu:
3
To scroll through the contacts and their
different numbers use the navigation
arrows.
1
Open the contact you’d like to use. See
Searching contacts above.
Adding a new contact
2
Select Options to open the list of options.
From here you can:
1
2
3
Select Contacts and choose Create new
contact.
Edit - Change any of the contact’s details.
Choose whether to store your new contact
on your Phone or SIM card.
New message - Send a message to
the contact. If the contact has an email
address, select whether you’d like to send
a Message or Email.
Enter all the information you have in the
fields provided and select Save.
Or, using the slightly quicker method…
Send via - Send the contact’s details
to another person as a business card.
Choose to send as a Text message,
Multimedia message, via Bluetooth or
by Email.
1
2
3
Enter the number you wish to store on the
standby screen and select Options.
Choose Save or Add to existing
contact.
Enter the relevant information as above
and select Save.
Delete - Delete the contact. Select Yes if
you are sure.
New contact - Add a new contact.
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Multi delete - Mark multiple contacts to
delete.
Renaming a group
You can rename any of the groups to fit your
lifestyle.
Copy to SIM/phone - Choose to move or
copy to the SIM card or phone (depending
on where you originally saved the contact).
1
2
3
Select Contacts and choose Groups.
Select a group you want to rename.
Adding a contact to a group
Choose Options, select Rename and
You can save your contacts into groups, for
example, keeping your work colleagues and
family separate.
enter your new group name.
4
Select Save.
Note: You can only assign a contact to a
group or add a picture to a contact that is
saved in your phone (not SIM) memory.
1
2
Select Contacts and choose Groups.
Scroll to the group you wish to add a
contact to and select View then select
Add.
3
4
Your contacts will open. Scroll to any
contacts you would like to add to the
group and press
, then select Done.
Select Yes if you are sure.
TIP! You can assign a ringtone or icon to a
group. Select the group you wish to assign the
ringtone or icon to and select Options and
choose an item you want.
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Messaging
5
Select Options and choose Insert to add
an Image, Sound, Video, Symbol, Text
template, Emoticon, Name & Number,
New slide, Subject or More (Contact/
My business card/Schedule).
Messaging
Your BL20 includes functions related to SMS
(Short Message Service), MMS (Multimedia
Message Service) and email, as well as the
network’s service messages. Simply press
Menu and select Messaging.
6
7
Press the centre key Send to.
Enter the phone number or press Options
and select Contacts or Recent list
to open your contacts list. You can add
multiple contacts.
Sending a message
1
2
3
Press Menu, select Messaging and
choose Create new message.
Choose Message to send an SMS or
MMS.
8
Select Send.
WARNING: If an Image, Sound, Video,
New slide or Subject is added to the message
editor, it will be automatically converted to MMS
mode and you will be charged accordingly.
A new message editor will open.
Message editor combines SMS and MMS
into one intuitive and easy to switch
between mode. The default setting of the
message editor is SMS mode.
4
Enter your message using either the T9
predictive mode or Abc manual mode.
See Entering text to see how to switch
between the different text entry modes.
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T9 predictive mode
Entering text
T9 predictive mode uses a built-in dictionary
to recognise words you’re writing based on
the key sequences you press. Simply press
the number key associated with the letter
you want to enter, and the dictionary will
recognise the word once all the letters are
entered. For example, press 8, 3, 5, 3, 7, 4,
6, 6, 3 to write ‘telephone’.
You can enter alphanumeric characters using
the phone’s keypad. For example, storing
names in Contacts, writing a message and
creating scheduling events in the calendar
all require entering text. The following text
input methods are available in the phone:
T9 predictive mode, ABC manual mode and
123 mode.
If the word you want doesn’t appear, select
Options and select New T9 word, then you
can enter the word using ABC manual mode.
Your word will be added to the dictionary.
Note: Some fields may allow only one
text input mode (e.g. telephone number in
address book fields).
To turn on T9 mode in the text entry field,
Note: You can select a different T9 language
by pressing Options and select Writing
language.
choose Options, select Set T9 and choose
On or simply press
and hold for several
seconds. With T9 on, you can switch text
input mode by pressing
the text input mode indicator in the upper left
corner of the display.
. You will notice
ABC manual mode
In ABC manual mode you may need to
press the key repeatedly to enter a letter.
For example, to write ‘hello’, press 4 twice,
3 twice, 5 three times, 5 three times again,
then 6 three times.
To input a symbol in the text entry field, press
the
key and select a symbol, then
select OK.
Complete each word with a space by
pressing 0.
123 mode
Type numbers using one keystroke per
number. You can also add numbers whilst
in letter modes by pressing and holding the
desired key.
To delete a character, press
key.
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Messaging
Message folders
Managing your messages
Press Menu, select Messaging. The folder
structure used on your BL20 is fairly self-
explanatory.
You can use your Inbox to manage your
messages.
1
Press Menu, select Messaging and
Inbox - All the messages you receive are
placed into your Inbox. From here you can
reply, forward and more, see below for
details.
choose Inbox. Or, a quicker way is to
select
on the stand by screen to edit
a new message.
2
Select Options and then choose to:
Delete - Delete the selected message.
Drafts - If you don’t have time to finish
writing a message, you can save what you
have done so far here.
Reply - Send a reply to the selected
message.
Outbox - This is a temporary storage folder
while messages are being sent.
Forward - Send the selected message on
to another person.
Sent - All the messages you send are placed
into your Sent folder.
Make call - Call the person who sent you
the message.
Templates - A list of useful messages,
already written for a quick reply.
Information - View the details of a
message, for example, the time it was
sent.
Copy/Move - Choose to copy or move
the selected message to the SIM card or
phone.
Multi selection - You can mark multiple
messages and then delete or move to
myfolder for marked messages.
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Filter - You can filter certain type of
messages (for example text message).
If you see the message No space for SIM
message, you should delete some text
messages with
from your message box.
If you see the message No space for
messages, you should delete messages to
create space.
Using templates
You can create templates for the Text and
Multimedia messages you send most
frequently. There are some templates already
on your phone, which can be edited if you
wish.
1
Press Menu, select Messaging and
choose Templates.
2
Choose Text or Multimedia. You can then
select Options and choose Edit to change
existing templates, to add New template
or to Delete templates.
3
4
To send a Multimedia template, select the
one you want to send, choose Options
and select Write multimedia message.
Select a contact and select Send.
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Camera
Taking a quick photo
After you’ve taken your photo
1
Hold the camera key down on the right
side of the handset. The camera’s
viewfinder will appear on screen.
Your captured photo will appear on the
screen. The name of the image runs along
the bottom of the screen and you will see
five options displayed on the right side of
the screen.
2
3
Holding the phone horizontally, point the
lens towards the subject of the photo.
Images - Select to look at the other
photos in your album. Your current photo will
be saved.
Press the camera key halfway. A focus box
will appear in the centre of the viewfinder
screen. Position the phone so you can
see the subject of your photo in the focus
box. When the focus box turns green, the
camera has focused on your subject.
Send - Select to send the photo as a
Multimedia message or Email.
New image - Take another photo
straightaway. Your current photo will be
saved.
4
Press the centre soft key or press the
camera key all the way down to take a
photo.
Use as - Select to open a sub menu to
Note: You can also access the camera menu
from the standby screen. Select Menu and
select Camera, scroll down to and select
Camera to open the viewfinder.
set your image as Wallpaper or Picture ID.
Delete - Delete the photo you have
just taken and confirm by selecting Yes. The
viewfinder will reappear.
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Getting to know the viewfinder
Setting a photo as Wallpaper or
Picture ID
Note: You can adjust the zoom using the
volume key on the left side of the phone.
The zoom function is only available when the
resolution is set to 2048x1536 or below. See
Changing the image size.
From your image gallery, use the navigation
keys to select an image and choose Options
and Set as to use the selected image as
Wallpaper or Picture ID for one of your
contacts.
TIP! When using the camera, power
consumption increases. If
indicating low battery, recharge the battery
before use.
icon appears
Note: Picture ID can only be added to
contacts saved to your phone, not your SIM.
Viewing your saved photos
1
You can access your saved photos from
within the camera mode and captured
screen. From the viewfinder, simply select
on the navigation key. From the
standby screen you should select Menu,
then select My stuff and Images.
2
3
Your gallery will appear on screen.
Use the navigation keys to select the
photo you want to view and select View to
enlarge it.
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Video camera
Shooting a quick video
After you’ve shot your video
1
2
3
4
The video camera’s viewfinder will appear
on screen.
The name of the video runs along the
bottom of the screen and five options will be
displayed on the right side of the screen.
Point the camera lens towards the subject
of the video.
Delete - Delete the video you have just
recorded and confirm by selecting Yes. The
viewfinder will reappear.
Press the camera key on the right side of
the handset to start recording.
New - Select to shoot another video straight
away. Your current video will be saved.
REC will appear in the bottom right center
and a timer will show the length of your
video.
Play - Select to play the video you have just
recorded.
5
6
To pause the video select Pause and
resume by selecting Resume.
Send - Select to send the video as a
Multimedia message or Email.
Select Stop to stop recording.
Videos - Select to look at the other video
clips in your album. Your current video clip
will be saved.
Note: You can also access the Video
camera from the standby screen. Select
Menu and select Camera, scroll down and
select Video camera to open the viewfinder.
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Watching your saved videos
1
You can access your saved videos either
from within video camera mode or from
the standby screen. From the standby
screen you should select Menu, then
select My stuff and Videos.
2
3
Your gallery will appear on screen.
Use the navigation keys to select the video
you want to view and press the centre soft
key to watch it.
Adjusting the volume when viewing
a video
To adjust the volume of the audio on a video
whilst it is playing, use the volume keys on
the right side of the handset.
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MP3 player
2
3
4
Select the music file on the other device
and choose to send it via Bluetooth.
MP3 player
Your LG BL20 has a built-in MP3 player so
you can play all your favourite music.
When the file is sent you will have to
accept it on your phone by selecting Yes.
To access the MP3 player, or select Menu
and select Music then MP3 player. From
here you have access to:
The file should appear in All songs.
Playing a song
All songs - Contains all of the songs you
have on your phone.
1
Press Menu and select Music, then
choose MP3 player, or press
from
My playlist - Contains any playlists you
have created as well as On the go, Recent
songs and Favourite songs.
the standby screen.
2
Choose All songs then select the song
you want to play. Select
.
]
Artists - Browse through your music
collection by artist.
3
4
5
6
Select
Select
Select
Select
to pause the song.
to skip to the next song.
to skip to the previous song.
to stop the music and return
Albums - Browse through your music
collection by album.
Genres - Browse through your music
to the MP3 player menu.
collection by genre.
TIP! To change the volume while listening to
music, use the volume keys on the side of
your phone.
Transferring music onto your phone
The easiest way to transfer music onto your
phone is via Bluetooth or your sync cable. To
transfer using Bluetooth:
1
Make sure both devices have Bluetooth
switched on and are visible to one another.
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4
5
The New playlist folder will show. Select
all of the songs that you would like to
include in your playlist by scrolling to them
Using options while playing music
Select Options and choose from:
Minimise - Hide the music player screen so
that you can continue using your phone as
normal while music is playing.
and selecting
.
Select Save to store the playlist.
Playing a playlist
View playlist - Look at the playlist you are
currently listening to.
1
Press Menu and select Music.
Add to playlist - Adds the current track to
a playlist.
2
Choose MP3 player, then select My
playlist.
Set as - Set the current track as your
Ringtone or Message tone.
3
Select the playlist you would like to play
and select View, then select
.
]
Information - You can view information
about the MP3 file you are listening to.
Editing a playlist
From time to time, you may want to add new
songs or delete songs from a playlist.
Settings - Change the Shuffle, Repeat, or
Equalizer settings.
If you want to organise your playlists, you can
edit them using the Options menu.
Creating a playlist
You can create your own playlists by choosing
a selection of songs from the All songs
folder.
1
2
Press Menu and select Music.
Choose MP3 player, then select My
playlist.
1
2
Press Menu and select Music.
3
Scroll to the playlist you want to edit and
select View, then select Options. Choose
from:
Choose MP3 player, then select My
playlist.
3
Press Options and select New playlist,
enter the playlist name and press Save.
Add - You can add songs to the playlist
using this option.
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MP3 player
Remove - Remove a song from the
Note:
playlist. Select Yes to confirm.
As a result of the Digital Rights Management
(DRM) system, some of the media items
you download from the Internet or receive
by MMS may have a “Purchase right” menu
to access them. You can acquire the key to
purchase the right from the website which
owns the rights to the contents.
Multi remove - Delete selected songs
from the playlist.
Remove all - Remove all of the songs
from the playlist.
Information - View the playlist
information.
Music is copyright protected in international
treaties and national copyright laws. It may be
necessary to obtain permission or a licence to
reproduce or copy music. In some countries
national law prohibits private copying of
copyrighted material. Please check the
national legislation of the applicable country
concerning the use of such material.
Deleting a playlist
1
Press Menu and select Music.
2
Choose MP3 player, then select My
playlist.
3
4
Scroll to the playlist you want to delete and
select Options.
Select Delete all and select Yes to
confirm.
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My stuff
You can store any multimedia files into your
phone’s memory so that you have easy
access to all of your pictures, sounds, videos
and games. You can also save your files to
a memory card. The advantage of using a
memory card is that you can free up space
on your phone’s memory.
Delete - Delete the selected image.
Set as - Set the selected image as your
Wallpaper or as a Picture ID.
Send via - Send the selected image to a
friend via Multimedia message, Bluetooth
or Email.
Note: The image may need to be resized
before it can be sent by MMS.
All your multimedia files will be saved in My
stuff. Select Menu then select My stuff to
open a list of folders.
Print via - Print an image file via Bluetooth.
Slide show - See Creating a slide show
on page 45.
Images
Images contains a folder of default images
and default flash files pre-loaded onto your
phone, images downloaded by you and
images taken on your phone’s camera.
New folder - Create a new folder within the
main Images folder.
Multi-selection - Select more than one.
Delete all - Delete all the photos in your
Images folder.
Images options menu
The options which are available to you in
Images depend on what type of image
you have selected. All of the options will be
available for pictures you have taken on the
phone’s camera. Only the View, Set as, File
info, Slide show, Sort by and List view /
Thumbnail view options are available for
default images.
Sort by - Arrange your images by Date,
Type or Name.
List view / Thumbnail view - Change the
way you view your photos.
In the Images folder, select Options to bring
up your list of options.
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My stuff
Sending a photo
Deleting an image
1
2
3
4
Press Menu then select My stuff.
Select Images.
1
2
3
4
Press Menu then select My stuff.
Select Images.
Select a photo and choose Options.
Select an image and press Options.
Select Delete.
Select Send via and choose from
Multimedia message, Bluetooth or
Email.
Deleting multiple images
1
2
3
Press Menu then select My stuff.
5
If you choose Multimedia message or
Email, your photo will be attached to the
message and you can write and send
the message as normal. If you choose
Bluetooth, you will be prompted to turn
Bluetooth on and your phone will search
for a device to send the picture to.
Select Images.
Choose Options and select Multi-
selection.
4
5
A box will appear next to each image.
Select each image and select
it. To unmark an image, select
so that the tick disappears from the box.
Or, you can select Options then choose
Mark all or Unmark all.
to mark
again
Organising your images
1
2
3
4
Press Menu then select My stuff.
Select Images.
Once you have marked all of the
appropriate boxes, select Delete and
confirm you want to delete all of the
marked images.
Choose Options then select Sort by.
Choose from Date, Type or Name.
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Creating a slide show
Sounds
If you want to look at all of the images on
your phone or scan through what you’ve got,
you can create a slide show to save you from
having to open and close each individual
image.
The Sounds folder contains the Default
sounds, your voice recordings and sound
files downloaded by you. From here you can
manage, send or set sounds as ringtones.
Using a sound
1
2
3
Press Menu then select My stuff.
1
2
3
Press Menu then select My stuff.
Select Images.
Scroll to and select Sounds.
Select the photo you would like to begin
Select Default sounds or choose from
the slide show and select Options.
the list of voice recording files.
4
5
Choose Slide show and it will begin.
4
5
Select a sound and press to listen to it.
]
Press Pause to pause the slide show and
Quit to end the slide show and return to
the Images folder.
Select Options, select Set as and
choose from Ringtone, Ringtone ID and
Message tone.
Selecting Options during the slide show
presents further options:
Videos
View - Choose between Full image and Full
screen. Select Landscape to change the
orientation of the image.
The Videos folder shows the list of
downloaded videos and videos you have
recorded on your phone.
Repeat on / off - Decide whether you want
the slide show on repeat or not.
Watching a video
1
2
3
Press Menu then select My stuff.
Scroll to and select Videos.
Select a video and press
.
]
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My stuff
Note: The video may need to be resized
before it can be sent by MMS. Some videos
may be too large to send by MMS at all.
Using options while video is paused
By selecting Options, the video you are
playing will be in pause mode and you can
choose from:
Video options menu
Delete - Delete the video.
In the Videos folder, press Options to bring
up the following list of options.
Send via - Send the video to a friend via
Multimedia message, Bluetooth or Email.
Delete - Delete the selected video.
Information - View the Name, Size, Date,
Time, Type and Copyright details of the
selected file.
Send via - Send the selected video to a
friend via Multimedia message, Email or
Bluetooth.
New folder - Create a new folder within the
main Videos folder.
Sending a video clip
1
2
3
Press Menu then select My stuff.
Multi-selection - Select more than one.
Scroll to and select Videos.
Delete all - Delete all the clips in your Videos
folder.
Select the video clip you want and press
Options.
Sort by - Arrange your videos by Date, Type
or Name.
4
5
Press Send via and choose from
Multimedia message, Bluetooth or
Email.
Auto next play - Allows to set the play
mode: Off, Repeat once and Repeat all.
If you choose Message or Email, your
video clip will be attached to the message
and you can write and send the message
as normal. If you choose Bluetooth, you
will be prompted to turn Bluetooth on and
your phone will search for a device to send
the video to.
• Off: Plays the selected file.
• Repeat once: Plays all files in a list once.
• Repeat all: Continues to play all files in a
list repeatedly.
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List view / Thumbnail view - Change the
way you view your videos.
4
5
Insert the smaller end of the USB cable
into the USB cable connector on the edge
of the BL20. Plug the larger end into the
USB port of your computer.
External memory
If you’ve inserted a memory card it will be
displayed as a folder within My stuff. Your
external memory folder will be divided into
four further folders: Images, Sounds,
Videos and Others. Each folder will contain
all the fi les of that type which are saved to
your memory card rather than your handset.
A removable disk folder will open
automatically on your computer, two if you
have a memory card inserted, showing all
the folders on your phone or memory card.
6
7
Drag and drop your images, videos, music
or documents into the correct folders.
Safely remove your phone by clicking on
the Safely remove hardware icon in
your desktop toolbar.
Using your phone as a mass
storage device
Your BL20 can be used as a mass storage
device, just like a USB stick. This is a great
way of moving your files from your computer
to your phone. If you’ve inserted a memory
card, when connecting as Mass storage, the
phone will be displayed as two drives on your
computer: the handset memory and external
memory.
8
When you want to then access a file, for
example an image, press Menu, then
select My stuff followed by External
memory then Images. All the images you
transfer will be contained in this file.
1
Press Menu, select Settings and
Connectivity.
2
3
Select USB Connection.
Scroll to Mass storage and select OK.
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My stuff
Transferring a file to your phone
Sending and receiving your files
using Bluetooth
You can also transfer files from your
computer to your phone using Bluetooth.
Bluetooth is a great way to send and receive
files as no wires are needed and connection
is quick and easy. You can also connect to a
Bluetooth headset to make and receive calls.
1
Make sure your phone and computer have
Bluetooth switched on and are visible to
one another.
Before you can start sharing files using
Bluetooth, you will need to pair your
phone with another Bluetooth device. For
information on pairing devices, see Pairing
with another Bluetooth device.
2
3
4
Use your computer to send the file via
Bluetooth.
When the file is sent you will have to
accept it on your phone by selecting Yes.
The file will be saved within the
To switch Bluetooth on:
appropriate folder depending on its type.
So for example, photographs will be
saved in the Images folder and music in
the Sounds folder. If your phone cannot
identify the file type, the file will be saved
in the Others folder.
1
Press Menu and select Settings and
Connectivity, then choose Bluetooth.
2
3
Select Bluetooth on/off and choose On.
Select Off to switch Bluetooth off.
Note: Files sent using Bluetooth will be saved To send a file:
to the phone memory.
1
2
3
Open the file you want to send, typically
this will be a photo, video or music file.
Select Options and choose Send via,
then Bluetooth.
Select Yes to turn Bluetooth on if it is not
already activated.
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4
5
Your BL20 will automatically search for
other Bluetooth enabled devices within
range.
Choose the device you want to send the
file to and select Send.
To receive a file:
1
To receive files, your Bluetooth must be
both On and Visible. See Changing your
Bluetooth settings on page 59 for more
information.
2
A message will prompt you to accept the
file from the sender. select Yes to receive
the file.
TIP! Keep an eye on the progress bar to make
sure your file is sent.
Note The Bluetooth® word mark and logos are
owned by the Bluetooth SIG, Inc. and any use of
such marks by LG Electronics is under licence.
Other trademarks and trade names are those of
their respective owners.
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Games and Apps
Games and Apps
Your BL20 comes with preloaded games
to keep you amused when you have time
to spare. If you choose to download any
additional games or applications they will be
saved into this folder.
Playing a game
1
2
3
Press Menu and select Games & Apps.
Select Games.
Choose the game you want to play and
select Play.
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Browser
With a browser at the tip of your fingers,
you can get up to date news and weather
forecasts as well as information on sports or
traffic whenever you need it. In addition, the
browser allows you to download the latest
music, ringtones, wallpapers and games.
Adding and accessing your
bookmarks
For easy and fast access to your favourite
websites, you can add bookmarks and save
web pages.
1
2
Press Menu and select Browser.
Accessing the web
Select Bookmarks. A list of your
1
Press Menu and select Browser.
bookmarks will appear on the screen.
2
To access the browser homepage directly,
select Home. Alternately, select Enter
address and type in your desired URL,
followed by Connect.
3
To add a new bookmark, select Options
and choose New bookmark. Enter a
name for your bookmark followed by the
URL.
Note: An additional cost is incurred when
connecting to this service and downloading
content. Check your data charges with your
network provider.
4
5
Press Save. Your bookmark will now
appear in the list of bookmarks.
To access the bookmark simply scroll
to the required bookmark and select
Connect. You will be connected to your
bookmarked page.
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Browser
Saving a page
Changing the web browser settings
1
2
3
Access your required web page as
described.
1
2
3
Press Menu and select Browser.
Select Browser settings.
Choose Options and select Save items,
Save this page.
You can choose the way your mobile
handles, displays and uses information
when browsing the internet. You can
amend settings within Browser profiles,
Rendering mode, Cache, Cookies,
Security certificates, Show image,
JavaScript.
Select OK.
Accessing a saved page
1
2
3
Press Menu and select Browser.
Select Saved pages.
4
Once you have changed your settings,
select OK.
Select the required page and press Open.
TIP! This menu will also allow you to delete
saved pages.
Viewing your browser history
1
2
3
Press Menu and select Browser.
Select History and select OK.
A list of web pages you have accessed
recently will be displayed. To access one of
these pages, select Open.
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Settings
Changing your display settings
Changing your security settings
1
Press Menu and select Settings.
Change your security settings to keep your
BL20 and the important information it holds
protected.
2
Select Screen and choose from:
Homescreen - Choose a wallpaper to
appear on your screen display.
1
2
Press Menu and select Settings.
Select Security and choose from the list
Backlight - Choose how long the backlight
remains on for.
below:
PIN code request - Choose a PIN code to
be requested when you turn your phone on.
TIP! The longer the backlight is on for, the more
battery power is used and you may need to
charge your phone more often.
Handset lock - Choose a security code to
lock your phone When power on, When
SIM changed or Immediately.
Brightness - Use the navigation keys to
adjust the brightness. Choose from 40%,
60%, 80% or 100%, then select OK to save
your change.
Change codes - Change your Security
code, PIN1 code or PIN2 code.
Font - Change the font size of the following :
Menu and List.
Handset Theme - Quickly change the whole
look of your screen.
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Settings
Resetting your phone
Changing your Bluetooth settings
Use Reset to reset all the settings to their
factory definitions. You need the security code
to activate this function.
1
Press Menu and select Settings and
Connectivity, then choose Bluetooth.
2
Choose settings. Make your changes to:
My device visibility - Choose whether to
Show or Hide your device to others.
Viewing memory status
Your BL20 has three memories available: the
phone, the SIM card and an external memory
card (you may need to purchase the memory
card separately).
My device name - Enter a name for your
BL20.
My address - View your Bluetooth address.
You can use the memory manager to
determine how each memory is used and see
how much space is available.
Changing your connectivity
settings
Your connectivity settings have already been
set up by your network operator, so you can
enjoy your new phone from the off. If you
want to change any settings, use this menu.
Press Menu and select Settings. Choose
Memory info. and you will then see the
current status of the memories (Common,
Reserved, SIM card and External memory) in
your BL20.
Press Menu and select Settings. Choose
Connectivity. Your options are:
Bluetooth - Set up your BL20 for Bluetooth
use. You can adapt your visibility to other
devices or search through devices your phone
is paired with.
Network - Your BL20 connects automatically
to your preferred network. To change these
settings use this menu. You can also add new
access points using this menu.
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USB connection - Choose Data service
and synchronise your BL20 using the LG
PC Suite software to copy files from your
phone. If you have a memory card inserted,
select Mass storage to use your phone in
the same way as you would use a USB stick.
Connect to your computer and drag and drop
files to the BL20 removable device folder.
5
6
Your phone will then connect to the other
device, on which you should enter the
same passcode.
Your passcode protected Bluetooth
connection is now ready.
Using a Bluetooth headset
1
Check your Bluetooth is On and Visible.
2
Follow the instructions that came with your
headset to place it in pairing mode and
pair your devices.
Pairing with another Bluetooth
device
By pairing your BL20 and another device, you
can set up a passcode protected connection.
This means your pairing is more secure.
3
Your BL20 will then automatically connect
to your Bluetooth headset and switch to
headset profile.
1
Check your Bluetooth is On and Visible.
You can change your visibility in the
Bluetooth settings menu, by selecting
My device visibility, then visible.
2
3
Select Device list from the Bluetooth
menu and choose New.
Your BL20 will search for devices. When
the search is completed Pair and Refresh
will appear on screen.
4
Choose the device you want to pair with,
select Pair and enter a passcode then
choose OK.
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Accessories
These accessories were supplied with your BL20.
Charger
Data cable
and CD
Connect and
synchronise
your
BL20 and PC.
Battery
User Guide
Learn more
about your
BL20.
Note
Stereo
• 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 inquires.
headset
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Network service
Technical data
The wireless phone described in this guide is
approved for use on the GSM and W-CDMA
networks.
General
Product name : BL20
System : GSM / W-CDMA
A number of features included in this guide
are called Network Services. These are
special services that you arrange through
your wireless service provider. Before you
can take advantage of any of these Network
Services, you must subscribe to them through
your service provider and obtain instructions
for their use from your service provider.
Ambient Temperatures
Max : +55°C (discharging)
+45°C (charging)
Min : -10°C
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LG Electronics Inc. LG Twin Towers 20,
Yeouido-dong, Yeongdeungpo-gu, Seoul, Korea 150-721
GSM / W-CDMA Terminal Equipment
BL20
R&TTE Directive 1999/5/EC
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