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Part No. MMBB0149806 Some of contents in this manual may differ from your phone depending on the software of the phone or your service provider. Issue 1.0 Printed in Korea ENGLISH F1200 User Guide...
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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. English...
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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.
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.
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. ● Guidelines for safe and efficient use F1200 User Guide...
In aircraft Wireless devices can cause interference in aircraft. Turn off your mobile phone before boarding any aircraft. ● Do not use it on the ground without crew permission. ● Guidelines for safe and efficient use F1200 User Guide...
● 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.
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 ...
5. Camera lens Note Dirt on the camera lens could affect the image quality. 3. Front screen 4. Music player hot keys 5. Camera lens F1200 User Guide...
3. Camera key Press and hold down this key to activate the camera mode. Also use this key to take a shot. 4. IrDA port 5. Battery terminals 8. Charger connector/ Cable connector F1200 User Guide 6. Battery pack 7. Battery cover...
3. Confirm/Internet key 4. Left soft key 5. Music hot key 6. Send key 7. Special function keys F1200 features F1200 User Guide 8. Navigation keys 9. Right soft key 10. Camera key 11. Clear key 12. End/Power key 13. Alphanumeric keys 14.
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14. Microphone: Can be muted during a call for privacy. F1200 features ): A shortcut key to the Favorites menu. ): A shortcut key to search the phonebook. ): A shortcut key to the Sound menu. ): A shortcut key to the message inbox. 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 features 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. Note If there is no MP3 file loaded on the phone, “Playlist empty” will be popped up and go back to standby mode.
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. Getting started F1200 User Guide...
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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. Getting started To remove the SIM card 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...
‘Full’ is displayed on the screen. 2. Unplug the adapter from the power outlet. Disconnect the adapter from the phone by pressing the grey tabs on both sides of the connector and pull the connector out. 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. Getting started 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...
) to erase the entire number. ) to call the number. ) or the right soft key. You can ), and the latest incoming, key for the international prefix. The ‘+’character F1200 User Guide ) to erase one digit at...
You can check the strength of your signal by the signal indicator ( the LCD screen of your phone. Signal strength can vary, particularly inside buildings. Moving near to a window may improve reception. General functions or the right soft key. key. F1200 User Guide ) on...
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. F1200 User Guide...
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To exit from the text input mode without saving your input, press . The phone goes back to standby mode. General functions . Press one key per letter. to type Good. [Down navigation key] to type Home. . Press and hold down F1200 User Guide key. to erase...
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2 d e f 3 g h i 4 j k l 5 m n o 6 p q r s 7 t u v 8 w x y z 9 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...
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...
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...
1 Phonebook 2 Scheduler 3 Alarm clock 4 To-do 5 Memo 3 Tools (see page 37) 4 Multimedia F1200 User Guide (see page 52) 1 Favourites 2 Calculator 3 Unit converter 4 Stop watch 5 World time 6 Voice recorder...
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2 Gallery 3 Memory status 7 My stuff (see page 82) 1 Images 2 Sounds 3 Applications 4 Removable disk F1200 User Guide Menu Tree 8 Service (see page 84) 1 Internet 2 SIM service 9 Settings (see page 88)
Press the left soft key to access the available menu. ). Each menu and sub-menu lets you view Press the right soft key to activate the corresponding action. 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. ● Call manager [Menu-1] (Dependent on the network service) Call manager using navigation keys. F1200 User Guide Menu-1-1 (Menu-1-1-1)
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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. ● Call manager [Menu-1] (Dependent on the network service) F1200 User Guide (Menu-1-1-2) (Menu-1-1-3)
Received calls: Length of the incoming calls ● Dialled Calls: Length of the outgoing calls ● All calls: Total length of all calls made or ● received calls since the timer was last reset. F1200 User Guide Menu-1-2 (Menu-1-2-1) (Menu-1-2-2)
You can check the data volume and the time spent using GPRS with an external device such as a serial port. Total data You can check the total amount of data through WAP and the external device. Call manager [Menu-1] (Dependent on the network service) F1200 User Guide (Menu-1-2-3) Menu-1-3 (Menu-1-3-1) (Menu-1-3-2) (Menu-1-3-3)
- 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. Call manager [Menu-1] F1200 User Guide Menu-1-4...
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. Call manager [Menu-1] (Dependent on the network service) F1200 User Guide Menu-1-5 Menu-1-6...
(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. Call manager [Menu-1] F1200 User Guide Menu-1-7 Menu-1-8 (Menu-1-8-1) (Menu-1-8-2)
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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 (Menu-1-8-3) (Menu-1-8-4) (Menu-1-8-5)
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. ). Or press the left key [Options] to use the F1200 User Guide Menu-2-1 (Menu-2-1-1)
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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]. Organiser [Menu-2] with a name list entry. You can F1200 User Guide (Menu-2-1-2) (Menu-2-1-3)
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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. Organiser [Menu-2] F1200 User Guide (Menu-2-1-4) (Menu-2-1-5)
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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 Organiser [Menu-2] F1200 User Guide (Menu-2-1-6) (Menu-2-1-7) (Menu-2-1-8)
Add new: You can edit a maximum of 30 characters and take up to 30 ● notes. Calendar: Goes back to the calendar. ● Organiser [Menu-2] skips back a year. skips forward a year. skips back a month. skips forward a month. F1200 User Guide Menu-2-2...
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]. Organiser [Menu-2] ” is shown in standby mode. F1200 User Guide Menu-2-3 Menu-2-4...
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. ● Organiser [Menu-2] F1200 User Guide Menu-2-5...
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. ● ) and select Tools using navigation keys. F1200 User Guide Menu-3-1...
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 Tools [Menu-3] key. key. F1200 User Guide Menu-3-2 key. Menu-3-3 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. Tools [Menu-3] F1200 User Guide Menu-3-4 Menu-3-5 Menu-3-6...
Activate the infrared feature on the phone; the “ ● right side at the bottom of the display. Call the network service number given to you by the service provider. ● Tools [Menu-3] ” symbol appears on the F1200 User Guide Menu-3-7...
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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 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. Multimedia [Menu-4] 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. Multimedia [Menu-4] F1200 User Guide...
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. Multimedia [Menu-4] Options Loop Status of the music controller Playmode Loop A>B F1200 User Guide (Menu-4-1-1) Player skin File name with the file extension Equalizer setting value...
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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). Multimedia [Menu-4] F1200 User Guide...
Memory status You can check the current memory status of the phone. Games You can enjoy a game on the phone. For further details, use the onscreen instruction or help menu. Multimedia [Menu-4] F1200 User Guide (Menu-4-1-2) (Menu-4-1-3) (Menu-4-1-4) Menu-4-2...
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. ● Multimedia [Menu-4] F1200 User Guide Menu-4-3 (Menu-4-3-1)
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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. ● Multimedia [Menu-4] F1200 User Guide (Menu-4-3-2)
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This menu allows you to check the available memory capacity in a phone. Java version ● You can check the Java version. Multimedia [Menu-4] F1200 User Guide (Menu-4-3-3) (Menu-4-3-4)
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 Menu-5-1 ” icon (Menu-5-1-1)
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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. ● Messages [Menu-5] F1200 User Guide while...
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Delete: Deletes the selected message from the Inbox. ● View information: Displays the information about the message. ● Messages [Menu-5] Description Read SIM message Unread SIM message Read message Unread message Read delivery report Unread delivery report F1200 User Guide (Menu-5-1-2) ) in...
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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. Messages [Menu-5] Description Sent SIM message Sent message F1200 User Guide (Menu-5-1-3) (Menu-5-1-4) (Menu-5-1-5)
3. You can add a slide by moving the cursor on 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. Messages [Menu-5] then pressing the OK key F1200 User Guide (Menu-5-1-6) Menu-5-2 (Menu-5-2-1)
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If the phone has ‘No space for messages’, you can make space by deleting messages, media and applications. Messages [Menu-5] Description Read normal message Unread normal message Read notification message Unread notification message Read high priority message Unread high priority message Read low priority message Unread low priority message F1200 User Guide (Menu-5-2-2)
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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. ● Messages [Menu-5] Description Sent F1200 User Guide (Menu-5-2-3)
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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. ● Messages [Menu-5] F1200 User Guide (Menu-5-2-4)
You can also hold down the mode to listen to voice messages. Voice mail centre You can input and set the voice mailbox centre. Messages [Menu-5] ” symbol will be displayed F1200 User Guide (Menu-5-2-5) Menu-5-3 (Menu-5-3-1) key in standby (Menu-5-3-2)
[Options]. Alert Set alert on or Off for a new broadcast message. Auto display If you select this option On, all received broadcast messages will be automatically displayed. Messages [Menu-5] F1200 User Guide Menu-5-4 (Menu-5-4-1) (Menu-5-4-2) (Menu-5-4-3) (Menu-5-4-4) (Menu-5-4-5)
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. ● Messages [Menu-5] F1200 User Guide (Menu-5-4-6) Menu-5-5 (Menu-5-5-1)
Attach function. See page 67. Send multimedia message: Sends the signature by MMS. ● Memory status You can check the current memory status for Text messages and Multimedia messages. Messages [Menu-5] F1200 User Guide (Menu-5-5-2) (Menu-5-5-3) Menu-5-6...
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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2. Select the desired value with the up/down navigation keys. Camera [Menu-6] ): Fine/Normal/Basic ): x1, x2 Zoom scale x1, x2 x1, x2 x1, x2 x1, x2 )/Sepia ( )/Black and white ( ): Auto ( ), Daylight ( ), Flourescent ( F1200 User Guide...
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. Camera [Menu-6] Delete Delete ” and press the OK key. If you don't ” and press the OK key. ”. F1200 User Guide ”. Menu-6-2...
300 photos. And vice versa: you can take no more pictures if you've already taken 300 photos even though the memory is available. Camera [Menu-6] F1200 User Guide Menu-6-3...
● 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 Menu-7-1...
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. ● My stuff [Menu-7] F1200 User Guide Menu-7-2 Menu-7-3 Menu-7-4...
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 ) and select Service using navigation keys. key. The phone will return to the standby F1200 User Guide Menu-8-1 key.
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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. Service [Menu-8] F1200 User Guide (Menu-8-1-3) (Menu-8-1-4)
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. Service [Menu-8] F1200 User Guide (Menu-8-1-5) (Menu-8-1-6) (Menu-8-1-7) (Menu-8-1-8)
Note The effect tone sounds, regardless of the alert type. System alert Set the desired ringing tone when switching the phone on/off. ) and select Settings using navigation keys. F1200 User Guide Menu-9-1 (Menu-9-1-1) (Menu-9-1-2) (Menu-9-1-3) (Menu-9-1-4)
Your phone provides you with 4 menu colour themes. Set the menu colour by scrolling and pressing the left soft key [Select]. Network name Select whether the network name to be displayed when the phone is turned on/off. Settings [Menu-9] F1200 User Guide Menu-9-2 (Menu-9-2-1) (Menu-9-2-2) (Menu-9-2-3) (Menu-9-2-4)
You can activate the phone to run dual time clocks. After selecting On, select the desired dual time zone. Beep every hour You can set the phone to beep every hour by selecting On. Settings [Menu-9] F1200 User Guide Menu-9-3 (Menu-9-3-1) (Menu-9-3-2) (Menu-9-3-3)
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. Settings [Menu-9] F1200 User Guide Menu-9-4 Menu-9-5 (Menu-9-5-1) (Menu-9-5-2)
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. ● Settings [Menu-9] F1200 User Guide Menu-9-6 (Menu-9-6-4) Menu-9-7...
Rename, APN, IP address, DNS, User ID, and Password. Reset settings 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. Settings [Menu-9] F1200 User Guide (Menu-9-7-1) (Menu-9-7-2) Menu-9-8...
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 turn off...
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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. pressed for more than three seconds)? Are F1200 User Guide Q&A...
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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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. Accessories F1200 User Guide...