LG F7250 Users manual
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GPRS Phone
USER’S MANUAL
MODEL: F7250
Please read this manual carefully
before operating your mobile phone.
Retain it for future reference.
This user’s guide contains important information on the use and
operation of this phone. Please read all the information carefully
for optimal performance and to prevent any damage to or misuse
of the phone. Any changes or modifications not expressly
approved in this user’s guide could void your warranty for this
equipment.
Introduction
Congratulations on your purchase of the advanced and
compact F7250 mobile phone, designed to operate with
the latest digital mobile communication technology.
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Read these simple guidelines. Breaking the rules may be
dangerous or illegal. Further detailed information is given in this
manual.
Exposure to radio frequency energy
Radio wave exposure and Specific
Absorption Rate (SAR) information
This mobile phone model F7250 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.
• The radio wave exposure guidelines employ a unit of
measurement known as the Specific Absorption Rate, or SAR.
Tests for SAR are conducted using standardized method with the
phone transmitting at its highest certified power level in all used
frequency bands.
• While there may be differences between the SAR levels of
various LG phone models, they are all designed to meet the
relevant guidelines for exposure to radio waves.
• The SAR limit recommended by the international Commission on
Non-Ionizing Radiation Protection (ICNIRP), which is 2W/kg
averaged over ten (10) gram of tissue.
• The highest SAR value for this model phone tested by DASY3 for
use at the ear is 0.200 W/kg (10g).
• SAR data information for residents in countries/regions that have
adopted the SAR limit recommended by the Institute of Electrical
and Electronics Engineers (IEEE), which is 1.6 W/kg averaged
over one (1) gram of tissue.
Guidelines for safe and efficient use
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Product care and maintenance
Warning: Use only batteries, charger 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.
• Do not disassemble this unit. Take it to a qualified service
technician when repair work is required.
• Keep away from electrical appliance such as a TV, radio or
personal computer.
• The unit should be kept away from heat sources such as
radiators or cookers.
• Do not drop.
• Do not subject this unit to mechanical vibration or shock.
• The coating of the phone may be damaged if covered with wrap
or vinyl wrapper.
• Use dry cloth to clean the exterior of the unit.
(Do not use solvent such as benzene, thinner or alcohol.)
• Do not subject this unit to excessive smoke or dust.
• Do not keep the phone next to credit cards or transport tickets;
it can affect the information on the magnetic strips.
• 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.
Do not touch the antenna unnecessarily.
Guidelines for safe and efficient use
Efficient phone operation
To enjoy optimum performance with minimum power consumption
please:
• Hold the phone as you speak to any other telephone. While
speaking directly into the microphone, angle the antenna in a
direction up and over your shoulder. If the antenna is extendable/
retractable, it should be extended during a call.
• Do not hold the antenna when the phone is in use. If you hold it, it
can affect call quality, it also may cause the phone to operate as
a higher power level that needed and shorten talk and standby
times.
• If your mobile phone supports infrared, never direct the infrared
ray at anyone’s eye.
Electronics devices
All mobile phones may get interference, which could affect
performance.
• Do not use your mobile phone near medical equipment without
requesting permission. Avoid placing the phone over the
pacemaker, i.e. in your breast pocket.
• Some hearing aids might be disturbed by mobile phones.
• Minor interference may affect TVs, radios, PCs, etc.
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Road safety
Check the laws and regulations on the use of mobile phones in the
areas when you drive.
• Do not use a hand-held phone while driving.
• Give full attention to driving.
• Use a hands-free kit, if available.
• Pull off the road and park before making or answering a call if
driving conditions so require.
• 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.
Blasting area
Do not use the phone where blasting is in progress. Observe
restrictions, and follow any regulations or rules.
Potentially explosive atmospheres
• Do not use the phone at a refueling point. Don’t use near fuel or
chemicals.
• Do not transport or store flammable gas, liquid, or explosives in
the compartment of your vehicle, which contains your mobile
phone and accessories.
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.
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Guidelines for safe and efficient use
Children
Keep the phone in a safe place out of children’s reach. It includes
small parts which if detached may cause a choking hazard.
Emergency calls
Emergency calls may not be available under all cellular networks.
Therefore, you should never depend solely on the phone for
emergency calls. Check with your local service provider.
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.
• Use only LG batteries and chargers. LG chargers are designed to
maximize the battery life.
• Do not disassemble or short-circuit the battery pack.
• Keep the metal contacts of the battery pack clean.
• Replace the battery when it no longer provides acceptable
performance. The battery pack may be recharged hundreds of
times until it needs replacing.
• Recharge the battery if it has not been used for a long time to
maximize usability.
• 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.
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Your phone
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• Phone components
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• Your phone’s features
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• Side of the Key
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• Display information
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Getting started
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• Installing the SIM card and the handset battery
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• Charging the battery
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• Disconnecting the adapter
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• Turning your phone on and off
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• Access codes
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General functions
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• Making and answering calls
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• Entering text
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• Phonebook
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• In-call menu
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• Multiparty or conference calls
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Menu tree
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Selecting functions and options
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Profiles [Menu 1]
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• Vibrate Only [Menu 1-1]
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• Silent [Menu 1-2]
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• General [Menu 1-3]
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• Loud [Menu 1-4]
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• Headset [Menu 1-5]
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• Car [Menu 1-6]
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Call register [Menu 2]
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• Missed calls [Menu 2-1]
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• Received calls [Menu 2-2]
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• Dialled calls [Menu 2-3]
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• Delete recent calls [Menu 2-4]
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• Call durations [Menu 2-5]
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• Call costs [Menu 2-6]
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• Cost settings [Menu 2-7]
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• GPRS information [Menu 2-8]
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Fun & Tools [Menu 3]
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• Alarm clock [Menu 3-1]
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• Calculator [Menu 3-2]
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• My folder [Menu 3-3]
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• Unit converter [Menu 3-4]
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• World time [Menu 3-5]
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• Voice recorder [Menu 3-6]
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• Infrared [Menu 3-7]
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Organizer [Menu 4]
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• Schedule [Menu 4-1]
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• Memo [Menu 4-2]
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• Phonebook [Menu 4-3]
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Messages [Menu 5]
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• Text messages [Menu 5-1]
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• Multimedia messages [Menu 5-2]
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• Voice messages [Menu 5-3]
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• Info services [Menu 5-4]
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• Templates [Menu 5-5]
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• Memory status [Menu 5-6]
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Camera [Menu 6]
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• Take picture [Menu 6-1]
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• Gallery [Menu 6-2]
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Games & Apps [Menu 7]
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• Games [Menu 7-1]
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• Applications [Menu 7-2]
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• Download [Menu 7-3]
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• Information [Menu 7-4]
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Internet [Menu 8]
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• Home [Menu 8-1]
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• Bookmarks [Menu 8-2]
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• Push messages [Menu 8-3]
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• Profiles [Menu 8-4]
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• Go to URL [Menu 8-5]
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• Cache settings [Menu 8-6]
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• Security certificates [Menu 8-7]
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• Reset profiles [Menu 8-8]
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• WAP information [Menu 8-9]
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Settings [Menu 9]
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• Date & Time [Menu 9-1]
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• Phone settings [Menu 9-2]
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• Call settings [Menu 9-3]
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• Security settings [Menu 9-4]
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Contents
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• Network settings [Menu 9-5]
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• GPRS settings [Menu 9-6]
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• Reset settings [Menu 9-7]
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Q&A
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Accessories
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Technical Data
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Phone components
Earpiece
LCD Screen
Left soft Key
Send Key
Star Key
Right soft Key
Camera key
End/Power Key
Clear Key
Alphanumeric keys
Hash Key
Confirm key
Navigation keys
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Your phone
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Your phone’s features
Key Description
Left soft key / Right soft key
Each of these keys performs the function indicated
by the text on the screen immediately above it.
Navigation keys
Use for quick access to phone functions.
• Up navigation key
By pressing this key in standby mode, you can
search the phonebook by name.
• Down navigation key
You can go directly to the voice recording menu.
Holding this key down directly starts voice
recording.
• Left navigation key
A shortcut key to the profile menu.
• Right navigation key
A shortcut key to the message inbox.
OK key (=Confirm key)
Selects menu options and confirms actions.
Send Key
Dials a phone number and answers incoming calls.
You can also quickly access the latest incoming,
outgoing and missed calls by pressing the key in
standby mode.
Alphanumeric keys
Enter numbers, letters and some special characters.
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.
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Side of the Key
Key Description
Clear key
Deletes a character by each press. Hold the key
down to clear all input all input. Also use this key to
go back to the previous screen.
Camera key
Press this key to use the camera feature. Directly
goes to the camera mode.
Scheduler key
A shortcut key to the scheduler menu.
Key Description
Side Key
• Controls the earpiece volume during a phone call.
• When a flip is closed, pressing one of these
displays the current time and date by turns.
• Controls the volume of the key tone in standby
mode with opening flip.
Display information
The table below describes various display indicators or icons that
appear on the phone’s display screen.
On-Screen Icons
Icon Description
Indicates the strength of the network signal.
Indicates a call is in progress.
Your phone
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Icon Description
Indicates that GPRS service is available.
Indicates that you are roaming on another network.
Indicates the alarm has been set and is on.
Indicates the status of the battery charge.
Indicates the receipt of a text message.
Indicates the receipt of a voice message.
Indicates the receipt of a MMS message.
Indicates that the vibration ringer has been set.
Indicates the receipt of an e-mail message.
Indicates the Loud profile is activated.
Indicates the Silent profile is activated.
Indicates the Headset profile is activated.
Indicates the Car profile is activated.
Indicates the General profile is activated.
Indicates that you can use the push message
service.
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.
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Installing the SIM card and the handset battery
1. Make sure the power is off before you remove the battery.
Press the battery release latch up and remove the battery from
the phone at a 45 degree angle.
2. Insert the SIM card into the holder. Slide the SIM card into the
SIM card holder. Make sure that the SIM card is inserted
properly and that the gold contact area on the card is facing
downwards. To remove the SIM card, press down lightly and pull
it in the reverse direction.
Note
• Removing the battery from the phone when the power
is on may cause the phone to malfunction.
Note
• The metal contact of the SIM card can be easily
damaged by scratches. Pay special attention to the SIM
card while handling. Follow the instructions supplied
with the SIM card.
To insert the SIM card To remove the SIM card
Getting started
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3. Position the lugs on the bottom of the battery into the retaining
holder. Then, push the top half of the battery into position until
the latch clicks
Charging the battery
Only use the mains adapter supplied with your phone.
1. With the battery in position on the phone, connect the lead from
the travel adapter to the bottom of the phone. Make sure that the
arrow on the lead connector is facing towards the front of the
phone.
2. Connect the other end of the adapter to the power outlet.
Caution
• Use of unauthorised accessories could damage your
phone and invalidate your warranty.
• Do not force the connector as this may damage the
phone and/or the mains adapter.
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Disconnecting the adapter
1. When charging is finished, the moving bars of the battery icon
stop and ‘Full’ is displayed on the screen.
2. Unplug the adapter from the power outlet. Disconnect the
adapter from the phone by pressing the grey tabs on both sides
of the connector and pull the connector out.
Note
• Ensure the battery is fully charged before first using the
phone.
• 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.
Getting started
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Turning your phone on and off
Turning your phone ON
1. Install a battery to the handset and
connect the phone to an external
power source such as the travel
adapter, cigarette lighter adapter or
hands-free car kit. Or install a
charged battery pack to the handset.
2. Press E for a few seconds until the
LCD screen is turned on.
3. Depending on the status of the PIN
code request setting you may need
to enter your PIN code.
Turning your phone OFF
1. Press E for a few seconds until the LCD screen is turned off.
Note
• Like any other radio devices, avoid any unnecessary
contact with the antenna while your phone is on.
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Getting started
Access codes
You can use the access codes described in this section to avoid
unauthorised use of your phone. The access codes (except PUK
and PUK2 codes) can be changed by using the Change codes
feature [Menu 9-4-5].
PIN code (4 to 8 digits)
The PIN (Personal Identification Number) code protects your SIM
card against unauthorised use. The PIN code is usually supplied
with the SIM card. When the PIN code request is set to On, your
phone will request the PIN code every time the phone is switched
on. When the PIN code request is set to Off, your phone connects
to the network directly without the PIN code.
PIN2 code (4 to 8 digits)
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.
PUK code (4 to 8 digits)
The PUK (PIN Unblocking Key) code is required to change a
blocked PIN code. The PUK code may be supplied with the SIM
card. If not, contact your network operator for the code. If you lose
the code, also contact your network operator.
PUK2 code (4 to 8 digits)
The PUK2 code, supplied with some SIM cards, is required to
change a blocked PIN2 code. If you lose the code, also contact your
network operator.
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Security code (4 to 8 digits)
The security code protects the unauthorised use of your phone.
The default security code is set to ‘0000’ and the security code is
required to delete all phone entries and to activate the Reset
settings menu. Also, the security code is required to enable or
disable the phone lock function to prevent unauthorised use of the
phone. The security code default setting can be modified from the
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 84 for further details.
General functions
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Making and answering calls
Making a call
1. Make sure your phone is switched on.
2. Enter a phone number, including the area code. To edit a
number on the LCD screen, press the right/left navigation keys to
move the cursor to the desired position or simply press the clear
key (C) to erase one digit at a time.
Press and hold the clear key (C) to erase the entire
number.
3. Press the send key (S) to call the number.
4. To end the call, press the end key (E) or the right soft key.
You can also end the call by closing the flip.
Making a call using the send key
1. In standby mode, press the send key (S), and the latest
incoming, outgoing and missed phone numbers will be displayed.
2. Select the desired number by using the up/down navigation key.
3. Press S.
Making an international call
1. Press and hold the 0 key for the international prefix. The ‘+’
character automatically selects the international access code.
2. Enter the country code, area code, and the phone number.
3. Press S.
Ending a call
When you have finished your call, press the end key (E).
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Making a call from the phonebook
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
39-40.
Adjusting the volume
If you want to adjust the earpiece volume during a call, use the side
keys ( ). Press the up side key to increase and down side key to
decrease the volume.
Answering a call
When you receive a call, the phone rings and the flashing phone
icon appears on the screen. If the caller can be identified, the
caller’s phone number (name or photo if saved in the Phonebook) is
displayed.
1. To answer an incoming call, open the flip.
2. To end the call, close the flip or press the E.
Note
You can answer a call while using the phonebook or
other menu features.
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General functions
T9 mode
This mode lets you enter words with only one keystroke per
letter. Each key on the keypad has more than one letter. The
T9 mode automatically compares your keystrokes with an
internal dictionary to determine the correct word, thus requiring
far fewer keystrokes than the traditional ABC mode. This is
sometimes known as predictive text.
ABC mode
This mode lets you enter letters by pressing the key labelled
with the required letter once, twice, three or four times until the
letter is displayed.
123 mode (Number mode)
Type numbers using one keystroke per number. To change to
123 mode in a text entry field, press the # key until 123
mode is displayed.
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.
Entering text
You can enter alphanumeric characters by using the phone’s
keypad. For example, storing names in the Phonebook, writing a
message, creating a personal greeting or scheduling events in the
calendar all require entering text.
The following text input methods are available in the phone.
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Changing the text input mode
1. When you are in a field that allows characters to be entered, you
will notice the text input mode indicator in the lower right corner
of the 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.
Using the T9 mode
The T9 predictive text input mode lets you enter words easily with a
minimum number of key presses. As you press each key, the phone
begins to display the characters that it thinks you are typing based
on the built-in dictionary. You can also add new words in the
dictionary. As new words are added, the word changes to reflect the
most likely candidate from the dictionary.
1. When you are in the T9 predictive text input mode, start entering
a word by pressing keys 2 to 9. Press one key per letter.
– The word changes as letters are typed. Ignore what’s on the
screen until the word is typed completely.
– If the word is still incorrect after typing completely, press the
down navigation key once or more to cycle through the other
word options.
Example
• Press 4 6 6 3 to type Good.
• Press 4 6 6 3 [Down navigation key] to
type Home.
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– If the desired word is missing from the word choice list, add it
using the ABC mode.
– You can select the language of the T9 mode. Press the left
soft key [Option], then select T9 languages or press the
"*" key on your keypad to switch the language. Select the
desired language of T9 mode. You can also turn off the T9
mode by selecting T9 off. The default setting on the phone is
T9 enabled mode.
2. Enter the whole word before editing or deleting any keystrokes.
3. Complete each word with a space by pressing the 0 key.
To delete letters, press C. Press and hold down to erase C
entire words.
Using the ABC mode
Use the 2 to 9 keys to enter your text.
1. Press the key labelled with the required letter:
– Once for the first letter
– Twice for the second letter
– And so on
2. To insert a space, press the 0 key once. To delete letters,
press the C key. Press and hold down the C key to clear
the whole display.
Note
• To exit from the text input mode without saving your
input, press E. The phone goes back to standby
mode.
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Key
Characters in the order display
Upper case Lower case
1 . , - ? ! ' @ : 1 . , - ? ! ' @ : 1
2 A B C 2 a b c 2
3 D E F 3 d e f 3
4 G H I 4 g h i 4
5 J K L 5 j k l 5
6 M N O 6 m n o 6
7 P Q R S 7 p q r s 7
8 T U V 8 t u v 8
9 W X Y Z 9 w x y z 9
0 Space key Space key
Using the 123 (Number) mode
The 123 mode enables you to enter numbers in a text message (a
telephone number, for example).
Press the keys corresponding to the required digits before manually
switching back to the appropriate text entry mode.
Note
• Refer to the table below for more information on the
characters available using the alphanumeric keys.
Phonebook
You can store phone numbers and their corresponding names in the
memory of your SIM card.
In addition, you can store up to 255 numbers and names in the
phone memory.
The SIM card and phone are both used in the same way in the
Phonebook menu. (Refer to page 39-44 for details.)
In-call menu
Your phone provides a number of control functions that you can use
during a call. To access these functions during a call, press the left
soft key [Options].
During a call
The menu displayed on the handset screen during a call is different
to the default main menu displayed when in standby mode, and the
options are described below.
Making a second call
You can get a number you wish to dial from the phonebook to make
a second call. 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.
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Answering an incoming call
To answer an incoming call when the handset is ringing, simply
press the S key. The handset is also able to warn you of an
incoming call while you are already on a call. A tone sounds in the
earpiece, and the display will show that a second call is waiting.
This feature, known as Call waiting, is only available if your
network supports it. For details of how to activate and deactivate it
see [Menu 9-3-4].
If Call waiting is activated, you can put the first call on hold and
answer the second, by pressing S or by selecting left soft key,
then Hold & Answer. You can end the current call and answer the
waiting call by selecting left soft key and then End & Answer.
Rejecting an incoming call
You can reject an incoming call without answering by simply
pressing the E key.
During a call, you can reject an incoming call by pressing the left
soft key [Menu] key and selecting the Conference / Reject or by
pressing the E.
Muting the microphone
You can mute the microphone during a call by pressing the [Menu]
key then selecting Mute on. The handset can be unmuted by
selecting Mute off. When the handset is muted, the caller cannot
hear you, but you can still hear them.
Switching DTMF tones on during a call
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.
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Multiparty or conference calls
The multiparty or conference service provides you with the ability to
have a simultaneous conversation with more than one caller, if your
network operator supports this feature. A multiparty call can only be
set up when you have one active call and one call on hold, both
calls having been answered. Once a multiparty call is set up, calls
can be added, disconnected or separated (that is, removed from the
multiparty call but still connected to you) by the person who set up
the multiparty call. These options are all available from the In-Call
menu. The maximum callers in a multiparty call are five. Once
started, you are in control of the multiparty call, and only you can
add callers to the multiparty call.
Making a second call
You can make a second call while currently on a call. Enter the
second number and press the S key. When the second call is
connected, the first call is automatically placed on hold. You can
swap between calls by pressing the left soft key then selecting
Swap.
Setting up a conference call
Place one call on hold and while the active call is on, press the left
soft key and then select the Conference / Join all.
Putting a conference call on hold
Press the left soft key, then select the Conference / Hold all.
Activate the conference call on hold
Press the left soft key, then select the Conference / Join all.
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