LG LGP525 Owner’s Manual [en,fr]

User Guide Guide de l’utilisateur Manual do Utilizador
LG-P525
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LG-P525 User Guide
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English
Some of the contents in this manual may differ from your phone depending on the software of the phone or your service provider.
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Guidelines for safe and efficient use
Please read these simple guidelines. Not following these guidelines may be dangerous or illegal.
Exposure to radio frequency energy
Radio wave exposure and Specific Absorption Rate (SAR) information
This mobile phone model LG-P525 has been designed to comply with applicable safety requirements for exposure to radio waves. These requirements are based on scientific guidelines that include safety margins designed to assure the safety of all users, 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 standardised
methods with the phone transmitting at its highest certified power level in all used frequency bands.
�hile there may be �hile there may be�hile 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-Ionising Radiation Protection (ICNIRP) is 2 �/kg averaged over 10g of tissue.
The highest SAR value for
this model phone tested by DASY4 for use close to the ear is 0.948 �/kg (10g) and when worn on the body is
1.11 �/kg (10g).
SAR data information for
residents in countries/regions that have adopted the SAR
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limit recommended by the Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE), which is 1.6 �/kg averaged over 1g of tissue.
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.
Do not disassemble this unit.
Take it to a qualified service technician when repair work is required.
Keep away from electrical appliances such as TVs, radios, and personal computers.
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.
Switch off the phone in any Switch off the phone in anySwitch 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.
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.
Do not charge a handset near
flammable material as the handset can become hot and create a fire hazard.
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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Guidelines for safe and efficient use
Do not charge the phone
when it is on soft furnishings.
The phone should be charged
in a well-ventilated area.
Do not subject this unit to Do not subject this unit toDo 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 as it may damage the phone.
Do not expose the phone to Do not expose the phone toDo not expose the phone to
liquid, moisture or humidity.
Use accessories like earphones cautiously. Do not touch the antenna unnecessarily.
Do not use the phone or
accessories in places with high humidity such as pools, greenhouses, solariums or tropical environments, it may cause damage to the phone and invalidation of warranty.
Efficient phone operation
Electronic devices
Do not use your mobile Do not use your mobile Do not use your mobile
phone near medical equipment without requesting permission. Avoid placing the phone over pacemakers, i.e. in your breast pocket.
Some hearing aids might be
disturbed by mobile phones.
Minor interference may affect
TVs, radios, PCs, etc.
Road safety
Check the laws and regulations on the use of mobile phones in the area when you drive.
Do not use a hand-held Do not use a hand-heldDo not use a hand-held
phone while driving.
Give full attention to driving.
Use a hands-free kit, if
available.
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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 vehicle such as car stereos and safety equipment.
�hen your vehicle is
equipped with an air bag, do not obstruct it with installed or portable wireless equipment. It can cause the air bag to fail or cause serious injury due to improper performance.
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 important when near roads.
Avoid damage to your hearing
Damage to your hearing can occur if you are exposed to loud sound for long periods of time. �e therefore recommend that you do not turn the handset on or off close to your ear. �e also recommend that music and call volumes are set to a reasonable level.
NOTE: Excessive sound pressure from earphones can cause hearing loss.
Blasting area
Do not use the phone where blasting is in progress. Observe restrictions, and follow the rules and regulations.
Potentially explosive atmospheres
Do not use the phone at a
refueling point.
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Guidelines for safe and efficient use
Do not use near fuel or
chemicals.
Do not transport or store
flammable gas, liquid, or explosives in the same compartment of your vehicle as your mobile phone and accessories.
In aircraft
�ireless devices can cause interference in aircraft.
Turn your mobile phone off Turn your mobile phone offTurn your mobile phone off
before boarding any aircraft.
Do not use it on the ground Do not use it on the groundDo not use it on the ground
without permission from the crew.
Children
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.
Emergency calls
Emergency calls may not be available with all mobile networks. Therefore, you should never depend solely on the phone for emergency calls. Check with your local service provider.
Battery information and care
You d You dYou 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 maximise the battery life.
Do not disassemble or short-
circuit the battery pack.
Keep the metal contacts of Keep the metal contacts ofKeep the metal contacts of
the battery pack clean.
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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 Recharge the battery if it hasRecharge the battery if it has
not been used for a long time to maximise usability.
Do not expose the battery
charger to direct sunlight or use it in high humidity, such as in the bathroom.
Do not leave the battery Do not leave the battery Do not leave the battery
in hot or cold places, this may deteriorate the battery performance.
There is a risk of explosion if
the battery is replaced by an incorrect type.
Dispose off used
batteries according to the manufacturer’s instructions. Please recycle when possible. Do not dispose as household waste.
If you need to replace the If you need to replace theIf 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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Installing the SIM card and the handset battery
Installing the SIM Card
�hen you subscribe to a cellular network, you are provided with a plug-in SIM card loaded with your subscription details, such as your PIN, any optional services available and many others.
Important!
The plug-in SIM card and its contacts can be easily damaged by scratches or bending, so be careful when handling, inserting or removing the card. Keep all SIM cards out of the reach of
small children.
Illustrations
Always switch the device off and disconnect the charger
before removing the battery.
1 Remove the back cover.
2 Lift battery away.
3 Insert the SIM card.
Slide the SIM card into the SIM card holder making sure that the gold contact area on the card is facing downwards. To remove the SIM card, pull it gently in the opposite direction.
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4 Insert the battery pack.
5 Attach the back cover.
6 Charge the battery.
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WARNING: Make sure that your SIM card has a neat and clean cut before you insert it into the holder.
You can see two Network Signal icons on the left-top of the screen when you insert two SIM-Cards.
To select or switch the SIMcard, press Menu and select Dual SIM settings.
TIP! You can see the network signals highlighted by background colour when you switch them. It makes you easily identify the strength of your signal of the selected SIM-Card.
Using Dual SIM-card
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Phone Components
Earpiece
Call key
Go to call logs.
Dials a phone number and answers
incoming calls.
End key
End or reject a call.
Long press for power on/off.
Come back to idle screen from menu.
Back key
Go back to a previous screen.
Volume keys
When the screen is
at the Home screen: Ring tone and touch tone volume.
During a call: Earpiece
volume.
Down volume key:
Press and hold to activate/ deactivate Silent mode.
Handsfree or Stereo
earphone connector.
Charger/USB cable
connector.
Lock key
Short press to turn on/off
the screen.
Micro SD memory card socket
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Using your touch screen
Touch screen tips
To select an item, touch the
centre of the icon.
Do not press too hard. The
touchscreen is sensitive enough to pick up a light, firm touch.
Use the tip of your finger to
touch the option you require. Be careful not to touch any other keys.
�henever your LG-P525 is
not in use, it will return to the lock screen.
Control the touch screen
The controls on the LG­P525 touch screen change dynamically depending on the task you are carrying out.
Opening Applications
To open any application, simply touch its icon.
Scrolling
Drag from side to side to scroll. On some screens, such as the Logs list, you can also scroll up or down.
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You can drag and click what you need right away in all home screen types.
Widget home screen - �hen you touch
on the bottom left of the screen, the mobile widget panel appears. �hen you register widget by dragging it, the widget is created in the spot.
Active
Speed dial home screen - �hen you
touch , the speed dial list appears. You can call, send a message,edit the contact or remove speed dial directly in this home screen.
Active
Your home screen
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Your menu screen
You can drag from side to side to scroll what you need right away in all menu screen. To swap between the menu screens just wipe quickly over the display from left to right, or right to left.
Screen 1
You can open Contacts, Messages, Voice call, Logs, Camera, Music, Calendar, Alarms, Memo, Browser, Games & apps. and Settings modules from this screen.
Screen 2
You can open E-mail, SNS, Google search, My stuff, Gallery, FM radio, Voice recorder, Tasks,
Profiles, Bluetooth, Opera Mini and �i-Fi modules from this screen.
Screen 3
You can open Dual SIM Settings, Calculator, �orld Clock, Unit Converter, Stopwatch, Date Finder.
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Calls
Making a Call
1 Touch to open the
keypad.
2 Key in the number using the
keypad.
3 Touch to initiate the call.
TIP! To enter + for making
an international call, press and hold
0
+
.
Press the lock key to lock the touchscreen to prevent calls being made by mistake.
Making a call from your contacts
1 From the home screen touch
to open the Contacts.
2 Tap the Name field box on
the top of the screen and enter the first few letters of the contact you would like to call using the keypad.
3 From the filtered list, touch
the Call icon next to the contact you want to call. The call will use the default number if there is more than one for that contact.
4 Or, you can touch the contact
name and select the number to use if there is more than one for that contact to use. You can also touch to initiateto initiate the call to the default number.
Changing the common call setting
1 Touch Call settings in the
Settings menu.
Call reject - Slide the switch
right for ON. You can touch the Reject list to choose All calls, specific contacts or groups or calls from unknown numbers or callers (i.e. not in your contacts).
Send my number - Choose
whether to display your number on an outgoing call.
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Auto redial - Slide the switch
right for ON or left for OFF.
Answer mode
Press send key: Allows you to only answer an incoming call by pressing the key.key.
Press any key: Allows you to answer an incoming call by pressing any key, except the
key.key.
Minute minder - Slide the
switch left to ON to hear a tone every minute during a call.
BT answer mode - Select
Always to handsfree to be able to answer a call using a Bluetooth headset, or select Always to handset to press a handset key to answer a call.
Save new number - Slide
the switch right for ON to save a new number after getting call from an unknown number.
Contacts
Searching for a contact
1 Touch Contacts. 2 You see a list of contacts.
Typing in the first letter of a contact’s name in the Name field will jump the menu to that alphabetical area of the list.
Adding a new contact
1 Touch Contacts and touch
Add.
2 Choose whether to save
the contact to your Internal
memory, SIM1 or SIM2. 3 Enter your first and last name. 4 You can enter up to five
different numbers per
contact. 5 Add an email addresses. You
can enter up to two different
email addresses per contact. 6 Assign the contact to one or
more groups.
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7 Touch Save to save the
contact.
Changing your contact settings
You can adapt your contact settings so that your Contacts suits your own preferences.
Touch Options key and touch Settings.
Display name - Choose
whether to display the first or last name of a contact first.
Copy - Copy your contacts
from your SIM1 to your handset, SIM2 to your handset or vice versa,SIM1 to SIM2 or vice versa. You can do this one contact at a time, or all at once.
Move - This works in the same way as Copy, but the contact is stored at the new location only. Therefore, once a contact is moved from the SIM to the Internal memory it will be deleted from the SIM memory.
Send all contacts via
Bluetooth - Sends all contacts
to other handset via Bluetooth.
Back up contacts/ Restore
contacts - Save or restore
the contacts data to the other
storage.
Delete all contacts - Delete
all your contacts. Touch Yes
if you are sure you want to
delete all your contacts from
Internal memory or SIM1 or
SIM2.
Messaging
Your LG-P525 combines SMS and MMS into one intuitive and easy-to-use menu.
Sending a message 1 Touch Messages in menu.
And touch Write message to begin composing a new message.
2 Touch Insert to add an
image, video, sound, template and so on.
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3 Touch To at the top of
the screen to enter the recipients. Then enter the number or touch to select a contact. You can even add multiple contacts.
4 Touch the message icon on
the bottom of the screen when ready to send the message.
WARNING: If an image, video or sound is added to an SMS it will be automatically converted to an MMS and you will be charged accordingly.
Entering Text
You can choose your input method by tapping and Input method. Touch to turn on T9 mode. This icon is only shown when you choose Keypad as the input method.
Touch to change between numbers, symbols and text input. U
se Shift key to change between
capital or lowercase input.
Handwriting recognition
In Handwriting mode you simply write on the screen and your LG-P525 will convert your handwriting into your message.
Setting up your email
Touch E-mail in Screen 2. If the email account is not set
up, start the email set up wizard and finish it.
You can check and edit settings also you can check the additional settings that were filled in automatically when you created the account.
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Changing your text message settings
Touch Messages and touch Settings. Select Text message.
Text message centre - View
and Enter the details of your message centre.
Delivery report - Slide the switch left to receive confirmation that your messages have been delivered.
Validity period - Choose how long your messages are stored at the message centre.
Message types - Convert your text into Text, Voice, Fax,
X.400 or E-mail. Character encoding - Choose
how your characters are encoded. This impacts the size of your messages and therefore data charges.
Send long text as - Choose to send long messages as
Multiple SMS or as an MMS.
Changing your multimedia message settings
Touch Messages and, touch Settings and Multimedia message.
Retrieval mode - Choose between Home network or Roaming network. If you then
choose Manual you will receive only notifications of MMS and you can then decide whether to download them in full.
Delivery report - Choose to request and/or allow a delivery report.
Read receipt - Choose to request and/or allow a reply.
Priority - Choose the priority level of your MMS.
Validity period - Choose how long your message is stored at the message centre.
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Slide duration - Choose how long your slides appear on the screen.
Unsupported attachment - Choose whether the unsupported attachment is restricted or not.
Delivery time - Choose how long to wait before a message is delivered.
MMS centre - Choose one from the list or add a new message centre.
Social network services (SNS)
Your LG-P525 has SNS that lets you enjoy and manage your social network.
TIP! Facebook, Twitter and Myspace are java applications based on java technology.
NOTE: SNS feature is a data intensive application. An additional costs may be incurred when connecting and using online services. Check your data charges with your network provider.
Facebook (Continued SNS)
Home: Log in and you will see
your friend’s updated status. Input your comment about new status or check others.
Profile: You can select the Wall > Status updates and write
the current status. See your info detail and upload the photo by touching Photos > Upload
Photo. Friends: Search your friends in
facebook by selecting Search tap.
Inbox: You can see the Inbox/ Sent folder, and write a SN message.
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Camera
Taking a quick photo
1 Touch Camera menu. 2 �hen the camera has
focused on your subject, touch the on the right­center of the screen to take a photo.
TIP! To switch to the camera mode or video mode, slide up/down the camera or video icon on the centre­right of the viewfinder.
After taking a photo
Your captured photo will appear on the screen.
The following options are available.
Touch . Send - Touch to send the photo
as a Message, E-mail or via
Bluetooth.
Set as - Touch to set a screen
image (Homescreen wallpaper, Lockscreen wallpaper, Contacts image, Incoming call image, Outgoing call image, Startup image and Shutdown image).
Rename - Touch to rename the photo.
Edit - Touch to edit the photo.
Touch to delete the image. Touch to take another
photo immediately.
Touch to view a gallery of
your saved photos.
Using the advanced settings
From the viewfinder, touch to open all advanced settings options.
After selecting the option, touch the OK button.
Size - Change the size of the photo to save memory.
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White balance - Choose between Auto, Incandescent,
Sunny, Fluorescent, and Cloudy.
Colour effect - Choose a color
tone for your new photo. Continuous shot - Position the
subject in the viewfinder, then press the capture button as if taking a normal photo. The camera will take shots in quick succession.
Self-timer - The self-timer allows you to set a delay after the shutter is pressed. Select
Off, 3 seconds, 5 seconds, or 10 seconds. This is ideal if you
want to be included in a photo. Night mode - Useful to user in
dark places.
Image quality - Choose between Super fine, Fine, and Normal. The finer the quality, the sharper the photo. However, the file size will increase as a result, which means you’ll be able to store fewer photos in the memory.
Select storage - Choose whether to save your photos to the Handset memory or to the External memory.
Hide icons - Choose the camera setting icons to hide manually or automatically.
Show captured image - Choose On to check the picture you took right away.
Shutter sound - Select one of the three shutter sounds.
Grid screen - Choose between Off, Simple cross, or
Trisection. Reset settings - Restore all
camera default settings.
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Video camera
Making a quick video
To switch to the video mode, slide down the camera icon on the right centre of the viewfinder.
1 Holding the phone
horizontally, point the lens towards the subject of the video.
2 Press the red dot . 3 Rec will appear at the
bottom of the viewfinder with a timer at the bottom showing the length of the video.
4 To pause the video, touch
and resume by selecting .
5 Touch on screen to stop
video recording.
After making a video
A still image representing your captured video will appear on the screen. The name of the video runs along the bottom of the screen together with icons down the left and right sides.
Touch to play the video.
The following options are available.
Touch . Send - Touch to send the video
as a Message, E-mail or via
Bluetooth. Rename - Touch to rename
the video.
Touch to delete the video you have just made and confirm by touching Yes. The viewfinder will reappear.
Touch to shoot another video immediately. Your current video will be saved.
Touch to view a gallery of saved videos and images.
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Using the advanced settings
From the viewfinder, touch to open all advanced settings options. You can change the video camera setting by scrolling the wheel. After selecting the option, touch the OK button.
Colour Effect - Choose a color tone to use for your new view.
White balance - The white balance ensures any the white areas in your video are realistic. To enable your camera to adjust the white balance correctly, you may need to determine the light conditions. Choose between
Auto, Incandescent, Sunny, Fluorescent, and Cloudy.
Quality - Choose between Super fine, Fine and Normal.
The finer the quality, the sharper a video will be, but the file size will increase. As a result, you will be able to store fewer videos in the phone’s memory.
Duration - Set a duration limit for your video. Choose between Normal and MMS to limit the maximum size to send as an MMS message.
Select storage - Choose whether to save your videos to the Handset memory or to the External memory.
Audio recording - Choose Mute to record a video without sound.
Hide icons - Select whether to hide the icons in the camera menu automatically or manually.
Reset settings - Reset all the video camera settings.
Music
To access the music player, touch Music. From here, you can access a number of folders:
Recently played - Plays the songs you have played recently.
All tracks - Contains the songs you have on your phone except the pre-loaded default music.
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Artists - Browse through your music collection by artist.
Albums - Browse through your music collection by album.
Genres - Browse through your music collection by genre.
Playlists - Contains all the playlists you have created.
Shuffle tracks - Play your tracks in a random order.
Transferring music onto your phone
The easiest way to transfer music onto your phone is via Bluetooth or the data cable.
To transfer music using Bluetooth:
1 Make sure both devices have
Bluetooth switched on and are connected to each other.
2 Select the music file on the
other device and select send via Bluetooth.
3 �hen the file is sent, you
will have to accept it on your
phone by touching Yes.
4 The file should appear in
Music > All tracks.
Managing files
You can store multimedia files in your phone’s memory so you have easy access to all your Images, sounds, videos, Flash Contents, Documents and Other content. You can also save your files to a memory card. Using a memory card allows you to free up space in your phone’s memory.
By touching My stuff, you can open a list of the folders that store all your multimedia files.
Games and Applications
You can download new games and applications to your phone to keep you enjoy.
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FM Radio
Your LG-P525 has an FM radio feature so you can tune into your favorite stations to listen to while on the move.
Searching for stations
You can tune your phone to radio stations by searching for them either manually or automatically. They will then be saved to specific channel numbers, so you don‘t have to keep re-tuning. You must first attach the headset to the phone as this acts as the aerial.
To auto tune: 1 Scroll and touch FM radio,
and touch .
2 Touch Auto scan. A
confirmation message appears. Select Yes, then the stations will be automatically found and allocated to a channel in your phone.
NOTE: You can also manually tune into a station by using and displayed in the centre of the screen. If you press and hold and , the stations will be automatically found.
Application
Adding an event to your calendar
1 Touch Calendar. 2 Select the date you would
like to add an event to.
3 Touch Add.
Setting your alarm
1 Touch Alarms. 2 Touch Add, then you can set
and save your alarm in this menu.
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Voice recorder
Use your voice recorder to record voice memos or other audio files.
Using your calculator
1 Touch Calculator. 2 Touch the number keys to
enter numbers.
Converting a unit
1 Touch Unit converter. 2 Choose whether you want
to convert Currency, Area, Length, Weight, Temperature, Volume or Velocity.
3 Then select the unit and
enter the value you would like to convert from.
PC Suite
You can synchronize your PC with your phone. This will ensure all your important details and dates match, and also act as a back up to help put your mind at ease.
Installing LG PC Suite on your computer
1 Go to www.lgapplication.com 2 Click Manual & Software. 3 Download LG Mobile
support tool. In LG Mobile
support tool, you can select
mobile sync download. Then
pc suite package will be
downloaded in your PC. If
you unpack that file, you can
install PC Suite. 4 Follow the instructions on
screen to complete the LG
PC Suite Installer wizard. 5 Once installation is complete,
the LG PC Suite icon will
appear on your desktop.
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WARNING: Do not disconnect your phone during the transfer.
The web
Browser gives you a fast, full-
colour world of games, music, news, sport, entertainment and loads more, straight to your mobile phone. �herever you are and whatever you’re into.
Accessing the web
1 Touch the Browser. 2 To go straight to the browser
home page, select Home. Alternately, select Enter address and type in the URL, followed by Connect.
NOTE: You will incur extra cost by connecting to these services and downloading content. Check data charges with your network provider.
Access to Google Service
You can launch google services in this application. Touch Google
Search in the Screen 2.
Settings
Personalising your profiles
You can quickly change your profile by touching the Screen 2.
You can personalise each profile setting using the settings menu.
1 Touch Profiles. 2 Choose the profile you want
to edit.
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