LG LGRD5130 Owner’s Manual

Introduction | 3
Important Information
Before You Start
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Chapter 1 Getting Started
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Cautions
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Phone Overview
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Onscreen Icons
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Using the Battery and Charger
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Chapter 2 Basic Functions | 15
Turning the Phone On and Off
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Making a Call
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Receiving Calls
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Signal Strength
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About the antenna
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Quick Adjust
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Call Waiting
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Mute
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Redialing Calls
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Speed Dialing
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Caller ID
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Entering Information Using T9 Text Input 20 Examples Using T9 Text Input
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Key Mapping For Hindi Entry
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To Edit in Hindi Mode
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Chapter 3 Phone Book | 27
Phone Book Features
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Contents
Chapter 4 Menu Features | 32
General Guidelines to Menu Access and Settings
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Names
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Messages
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Call History
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Profiles
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Display
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Settings
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Organiser
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R World
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Chapter 5 Functions Used During a Call|68
In Call Memo
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Mute/Unmute
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Earpiece/Speaker V olume
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Voice Privacy On/Off
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Adjusting Speaker On
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Chapter 6 Accessories | 69
Chapter 7 Menu Tree
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Chapter 8 Frequently Asked Questions
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Chapter 9 Safety Guidelines | 76
TIA Safety Information FDA Consumer Update Consumer Information on SAR
LIMITED WARRANTY STATEMENT
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Service Center List
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Congratulations on your purchase of the LG-RD5130 cellu­lar phone that has been designed to operate with the latest digital mobile communication technology, Code Division Multiple Access (CDMA). The CDMA system has greatly enhanced voice clarity and can provide various types of advanced features. This is an advanced and compact phone which has diverse features as follows :
Large , easy-to-read, 6-line, backlight LCD with status icons .
Paging, Messaging, Voice mail, and Caller ID.
18-key keypad(10 number keys / 2 function keys / 2 Soft keys /
1 clear key / 1 navigation key / 1 Call key / 1 End key
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Long battery stand-by and talk time.
Choice of 19 ring sounds + 3 downloadab le from R World.
Menu-driven interface with prompt for easy operation and
configuration.
Call privacy inherent with CDMA encoding.
Any key ans wer , auto redialing, one touch and speed dial­ing with 99 memory locations.
Optional accessories with greater convenience and
enhanced functionality.
Y ou can hear the recipient’ s v oice louder with Speak er On
mode during a call.
Important Information
This user’s manual provides important information on the use and operation of your phone.Please read all the infor­mation carefully prior to using the phone for the best per­formance and to prevent any damage to or misuse of the phone. Any unapproved change or modification will void your warranty.
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Introduction
Check Accessories
Your mobile phone comes with a A C Adaptor , recharge­able battery and a Headset. Please verify that these accessories are included.
Safety Instructions
WARNING! To reduce the possibility of electric shock, do not expose your phone to high humidity areas, such as the bathroom, swimming pool, etc.
Use only LG-approved batteries and travel chargers to avoid the damage to the phone.Using other batteries or chargers voids your warranty and may cause the explo­sion.
Do not use batteries and travel chargers for the other purposes other than their original purpose of using for the phone.
Always store your phone away from heat. Never store your phone in settings that may expose it to tem­peratures less than -20°C or greater than 50°C, such as outside during a snowstorm or in your car on a hot day. Exposure to excessive cold or heat will result in mal­function, damage and/or catastrophic failure.
Use caution when using your phone near other electronic devices. RF emissions from your mobile
phone may affect nearby inadequately shielded elec­tronic equipment.You should consult with man ufacturers of any personal medical devices such as pacemakers and hearing aides to determine if they are susceptible to interference from your mobile phone. Turn off your phone in a medical facility or at a gas station.
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Before You Start
Never place your phone in a microwave oven as it will cause the battery to explode.
IMPORTANT! Please read the TIA SAFETY INFOR­MATION(on page 76) before using your phone.
FCC RF Exposure Information
WARNING! Read this information before operating the phone.
In August 1996, the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) of the United States, with its action in Report and Order FCC 96-326, adopted an updated safety standard for human exposure to radio frequency (RF) electromagnetic energy emitted by FCC regulated transmitters. Those guidelines are consistent with the safety standard previously set b y both U.S.and interna­tional standards bodies.
The design of this phone complies with the FCC guide­lines and these international standards.
CAUTION
Use only the supplied and approved accessories.Use of unauthorized accessories or modifications could impair call quality, damage the phone, void your warranty. Do not use the phone with a damaged accessories. If the damaged accessories come into contact with the skin, a minor burn may result.Contact your local dealer for a replacement of accessories.
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Body-worn Operation
This device was tested for typical body-w orn operations with the back of the phone kept 3/4 inch (2cm) from the body .To comply with FCC RF e xposure requirements, a minimum separation distance of 3/4 inches (2cm) must be maintained between the user’s body and the bac k of the phone, including the antenna. Third-party belt-clips, holsters, and similar accessories containing metallic components should not be used. Body-worn acces­sories that cannot maintain 3/4 inch (2cm) separation distance between the user’s body and the back of the phone, and have not been tested for typical body-worn operations may not comply with FCC RF exposure lim­its and should be avoided.
Vehicle Mounted External Antenna (optional, if available)
A minimum separation distance of 8 inches (20 cm) must be maintained between the user/bystander and the vehicle mounted external antenna to satisfy FCC RF exposure requirements. For more information about RF exposure, visit the FCC website at www.fcc.gov
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FCC Part 15 Class B Compliance
This device and its accessories comply with part 15 of FCC rules.Operation is subject to the following two con­ditions: (1) This device and its accessories may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device and its accessories must accept any interference received, including interference that cause undesired operation.
Cautions for Battery
Do not disassemble.
Do not short-circuit.
Do not expose to high temperature : 60°C (140°F)
Do not incinerate.
Battery Disposal
Please dispose of your battery properly or bring to your
local wireless carrier for recycling.
Do not dispose of your battery in fire or with hazardous
or flammable materials.
Charger Cautions
Using the wrong battery charger could damage your
phone and void your warranty.
The charger is intended for indoor use only.
Do not expose the battery charger to direct sunlight or use it in places with high humidity, such as the bath­room.
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Cautions
Only use the batteries and chargers provided by LG.The
warranty will not be applied to products provided by other suppliers.
Using the phone in proximity to receiving equipment (i.e.,
TV or radio) may cause interference in this phone.
Keep your phone in a safe place when not in use.Only authorized personnel should service the phone and
its accessories.Faulty installation or service may result in accidents and consequently invalidate the warranty.
Do not hold the antenna while the phone is in use.Use only the antenna provided or approved by LG.
Unauthorized antennas, modifications or attachments may affect the quality of phone call, damage the phone or result in a violation of FCC regulations.
Do not use the cellular phone if the antenna is damaged. If the damaged antenna gets in contact with the skin, it may cause a slight burn. Please contact LG Authorized Service Center to replace the damaged antenna.
Do not use the cellular phone in areas where its use is
prohibited. (For example: aircrafts).
Do not expose the cellular phone to high temperature or
high humidity conditions.
Do not expose your cellular phone to water. If this hap-
pens, turn it off immediately and remove the battery .If the phone does not work, bring it to an LG Authorized Service Center.
Avoid shock or impact on the cellular phone.
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Chapter 1 Getting Started
Phone Components
The following shows key components of your mobile phone.
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Headset Jack
Soft Key1
Clear Key
CALL Key
Vibrate Mode
Key
Data Port
Soft Key2
Navigation Key
LCD Screen
END / PWR Key
Alphanumeric Keypad
Speaker On Key
Charger Port
Key GuardKey
Earpiece
Microphone
GETTING STARTED
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LCD Screen Displays messages & indicator icons.
Soft Key 1
Used to display the function setting menu.
Soft Key 2
Press this key once in a menu, to go back one level.
CALL Key Allows user to place or answer calls. END/PWR Key Used to turn power on/off and to end a call.
Using this key, you can return to the main menu display screen.
These keys enable you to enter numbers and characters and choose menu items.
Navigation Key This Navigation key allows quick access to
Messages and V oice Mail notification
messages. Ring Tones,
R World, Profiles.
Clear Key Press to delete a single space or character.
Press and hold to delete entire words.
Speaker On Key
In standby mode, set the speaker on mode by press­ing and holding the key about 2 seconds.
Vibrate Mode Key
In standby mode, set the vibrate mode by press­ing and holding the key about 2 seconds.
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Phone Overview
Soft Keys (the names of the
functions of these keys appear at the bottom of the screen)
Alphanumeric Keypad
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Icons Descriptions
Displays the strength of the signal received by the phone and current signal strength is indicated by the number of bars displayed on the screen.
No service The phone is not receiving a system signal.
Indicates that a Text Message or Voice Mail has been received
In Vibrate mode.
Charge level Indicates battery charge level. When the battery gets fully charged the charging indicator becomes yellow in color.
In Alarm mode.
In use A call is in progress.
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No icon indicates the phone is in standby mode.
Onscreen Icons
The phone screen displays several onscreen icons which appear when the phone is powered on.
Using the Battery and Charger
Charge the battery fully before the initial use of the phone.
The phone comes with a rechargeable battery .Keep the battery charged while not in use in order to maximize talk and standby time when using the phone.
Installing and Removing the Battery
To install, inser t the battery into the opening on the back of the phone, and insert the bottom of battery into groove at the bottom of the handset.Gently press down the cover until the latch snaps into place.
To remove, push the back cover down. Push the tab with one hand and lift the top of the battery to separate.
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groove
slot
Charging the Battery
To use the AC adapter charger provided with your phone:
1. Plug the AC adapter into the electrical outlet.
2. Insert the round end of the adapter into the AC adapter jack on the bottom of the phone.(Make sure the battery is installed.)
As the phone charges, the battery icon continually dis-
plays a progression from empty ( ) to full ( ).
It takes about three hours to fully recharge a complete­ly rundown battery. When the battery gets fully charged the charging indicator becomes yellow in color.
Battery Charge Level
The battery charge level is shown at the top right of the LCD screen.
When the battery charge level becomes low, the low battery sensor will alert you in three ways: sounding an audible tone, blinking the battery icon outline, and dis­playing LOW BATTERY WARNING! If the battery charge level becomes exceedingly low, the phone will automatically switch off and any function in progress will not be saved.
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GETTING STARTED
Caring for the Battery
1) If you use the unauthorized battery, it may cause the damage to or explosion of the battery. Therefore, please prohibit using the unauthorized ones.
2) You do not need to wait until the battery completely runs down to recharge the battery.
3) Use only LG batteries and chargers specific to your model of phone. LGs chargers are designed to maximize battery life.
4) Do not disassemble or short-circuit the battery.
5) Keep the battery’s metal contacts clean.
6) Replace the battery when it no longer provides acceptable performance.The batter y can be recharged several hundred times before it needs replacing.
7) Recharge the batter y if it has not been used for a long time to maximize battery life.
8) Do not expose the battery charger to direct sunlight or use it in areas of high humidity, such as the bath­room.
9) Do not leave the battery in hot or cold places as it may deteriorate battery performance.
10) Your battery life may vary by location, use patterns,
etc.
11) Long backlight settings, searching for service, data
connectivity, and synchronization all may affect battery life, talk, and standby times.
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Turning the Phone On and Off
Turning the Phone On
1) Install a charged battery pack or connect the phone to an
external power source such as the cigarette lighter charger, car kit or AC Adaptor.
2) Hold down the Key for 2 seconds until the LCD screen flashes.
Note As any other communication device, avoid any
unnecessary contact with the antenna while your phone is turned on.
Making a Call
Every time you make a call, follow these steps:
1) Make sure that the phone is turned on. If not, hold down for 2 seconds.
2) Type the phone number and then press .
If the phone is locked, type the lock code (see page
57).
3)
To end the call press .
Note In no service area, appears from the screen.
When trying voice call in no service area, “Call not completed. Please try againis displayed.
It means you are in no service area.
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Chapter 2 Basic Functions
BASIC
FUNCTIONS
Receiving Calls
1) When the phone rings or vibrate (if the Vibrate Mode is enabled), press any key (except ) or depending on the Call settings.
When you press once, when a call is received,
the phone stops ringing or vibrating depending on the mode it is in. Press twice to disconnect.
2)
To end an answered call press .
Signal Strength
Call quality is always best when the antenna is fully raised. If you’re inside a building, being near a window may give you better reception.You can see the strength of your signal by the signal indicator ( ) on your phones display screen.
About the antenna
Your phone has a built-in anten­na. As with any other radio trans­mitting device, do not touch the antenna unnecessarily when the phone is switched on. Contact with the antenna affects call quality and may cause the phone to operate at a higher power level than needed. Not touching the antenna during a call optimizes the antenna performance and the talk-time of your phone. Normal position: Hold the phone as you would any other telephone.
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Quick Adjust
Adjusting Vibrate Mode
Use Vibrate Mode in a public place.
1) In standby mode, activate Vibrate Mode quickly by pressing the .(for 2 seconds) instead of using the Menu function.
When Vibrate Mode is set, Key tone does not sound.
Note To cancel Vibrate Mode, press for 2 sec-
onds.
Select Profiles
1) In standby mode, press .
2) Select one of four Profiles Vibrate Only, Silent, General and Outdoor with .
3) Press Soft Key 1 Select.
Adjusting Speaker On
1) In standby mode, activate Speaker On quickly by pressing the for 2 seconds.
Note To cancel Speaker On, press for 2 seconds.
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BASIC
FUNCTIONS
Keypad Lock
This function allows you to carry the phone safely with­out accidentally dialing a number. When this function is enabled, no call can be made and the access to the Menu will be locked.While the keypad is locked, it is possible to answer a call normally.
To enable the function :
1) Press the key for 2 seconds.
To disable the function :
1) Press the key for 2 seconds.
Call Waiting
Your cellular service may offer a call waiting function. While a call is in progress, you may hear tw o beeps indi­cating another incoming call. When call waiting is enabled, you may put the active call on hold while you answer the other incoming call. Check with your serv- ice provider for information about this function.
1) Press to receive a waiting call.
2) Press again to switch between calls.
Mute
The mute function prevents the other party from hearing your voice, but allows you to hear the other party.
1) Press Soft Key 1 Menu and during a call.
2)
T o cancel Mute, press Soft K ey 1 Men uand again.
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Redialing Calls
1) Press twice to redial the last number in Call History.
You can also dial any of the last 60 numbers stored in the
call history list. (See the Call History List on page 45~47)
Speed Dialing
Speed dialing is a convenient feature, which allows you to make phone calls quickly and easily. Your phone recalls the phone number from your personal directory, displays it briefly and then dials it.
Memory locations 1 through 9 should be used for one-touch dialing for your most frequently used phone numbers.
1) Enter memory location number 1 to 9.
2)
Press .
Dialing Speed Dials from 10 to 99
Press the first digit and then press and hold the key of the last digit. OR Enter the first and second digits and press .
Caller ID
Caller ID lets you know who is calling by displaying the number of the person calling when your phone rings. If the callers name and n umber are already stored in your phone book, the corresponding name appears with the number.
You should check with your service providerto ensure they offer this feature.
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Entering Information Using T9 Text Input
You can edit the Banner, Scheduler, Short Message and Phone Book using T9 Text Input. T9 Text is an easy way to write.In this input method, you only need to press a key once for each letter.
Key Functions
Soft Key 2 : Press to scroll and select a mode through menus.
- You can scroll through the modes using Soft Key 2 in the following order :T9En, Abc, 123, Symbol, Smileys, Hindi
- Shift Key :Used to change the letter case.
~ (Type Text):In T9 mode, press one key per
letter to enter text.
~ (Type Numbers): In 123 (Numbers) mode,
press once to enter numbers. (Next):In T9 mode, press to display other matching words.
(Punctuation): In T9 mode, press to insert punctu­ation in a word and complete a sentence.
(Space): Press to complete a word or insert a space.
(Clear): Press to delete a single space or charac­ter.Press and hold to delete entire words.
Input mode
T9 Text Input provides five modes f or entering text, n um­bers, special characters, and punctuation.
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T9En (T9) Mode
T ype te xt using one keystrok e per letter.The default is T9 mode.
ABC (Multi-tap) Mode
Use ABC mode to add words to the T9 database.
123 (Numbers) Mode
Type numbers using one keystroke per number. To change to 123 mode in a text entry field, press Soft Key 2 until 123 mode is displayed.
Symbol/Smileys Mode
Insert special characters, punctuation, or smileys. You may use any of the special characters. When the cursor is located where you want the special character, switch to Symbol/Smileys mode. If you want to add a smiley , s witch to the smileys mode.Press the Navigation Key to cycle through the desired characters : To select Character, Press the assigned number key.
Initial Cap (T9En/Abc)
Only the first letter is capitalized.
Caps Lock (T9EN/ABC)
All subsequent letters are capitalized.
Lowercase (T9en/abc)
All subsequent letters are lowercase.
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Examples Using T9 Text Input
Typing In T9 Mode
When you want to use T9 Mode, check that T9En is shown at the bottom of the display. To write the desired word, press each key once for one letter. For example, to write Call the office”, follo w these steps:
1.Press: Soft Key 2 to change letter case to T9En mode.
2. Press: .
3. Press: to complete the word and add a space.
4.Press: .
5. Display: Call the office.
As you can see, the word changes after each ke y press. Therefore you dont need to pay much attention to what happens on the display before you have keyed in the whole word.
Using the NEXT Key
After you have finished typing a word, if the word dis­played is not the word you want, press to display additional choices. For example, follow these steps :
1. Press: .
2. Display: Good
3. Press: .
4. Display: Home, Gone, Hood......
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Adding W ords to the T9 Database
If a word is not in the T9 database, add it by using Abc (Multi-tap) mode text entry. The word is automatically
added to the T9 database when you return to T9 mode. For example, follow these steps:
1.Press: Soft Key 2 to change letter case to Abc (multi-tap) mode.
2. Press: .
3. Display: Imt
4. Press: Soft Key 2 to change letter case to T9 mode and then the word Imt will be added to the T9 database.
5. Press: to erase the existing word.
6. Press: .
7. Display: Got
8. Press: .
9. Display: Imt
Examples Using ABC (Multi-tap) Text input
Typing In ABC (Multi-tap) Mode
For example, to type LG”, follow these steps:
1.Press: Soft Key 2 to change letter case to ABC mode.
2.Press: to change to ABC Caps Lock mode.
3. Press: .
4. Display: LG
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Key Mapping For Hindi Entry
In Hindi there are 13 vowels, 36 consonants, 10 matras
The Keys are mapped as follows:
Selection of user data base words.
Halanth(half character) is also added to .
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To Edit in Hindi Mode
Press Soft Key 2 , until the soft menu changes to Hindi mode.
Hindi mode Editing
Hindi is a Multi-tap mode. For E.g., To type " "
1. Press 2 times.
2. Press 8 times.
3. Press 5 times.
4. Press 16 times.
5. Press 3 times.
6. Press 3 times.
Byte Allocation:
In messages : Every character in Hindi takes 3 bytes while it takes 9 bytes for "Ksha" , "Tra" , "Gna". In all other modules : Every character in Hindi takes 1 byte while "Ksha" , "Tra" , "Gna" takes 3 bytes.
UDB: (Hindi Dictionary)
Messages : Every word typed in Messages will be auto­matically stored in Hindi Dictionary. About 100 words can be stored in Dictionary.101st word replaces the old­est word.Thus, a FIFO format is used.
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T o Store a word in Hindi UDB:
Press the word " " as explained earlier. Press space.The word gets stored.
To retrieve the word :
Press the first letter of the word .i.e, press 2 times. The word " " appears in the UDB space. If there are multiple words starting with the same letter, required word can be selected by pressing Key. Once the required word is selected, Press Key .The word will be added to the editor.
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Chapter 3 Phone Book
Phone Book Features
You can store up to 300(4 Numbers + 1 E-mail id + 1 Memo) entries in your phone book with easy access to your most fre­quently dialled phone numbers.
Personal Phone Book Memory
The phone has 300 personal phone book memory loca­tions where you can store up to 4 phone numbers with 32 digit capacity for each phone number.
Saving Numbers in Your Personal Phone Book
1. Press Soft Key 1 Menu.
2. Select Names.
3. Select Add Name.
4. Enter the phone numbers.
5.Select the label window using .
6.Select your desired label types, such as Home, Office, Mobile, Other using .
7. Press Soft Key 1 Select.
8.Enter a name for the phone number (up to 16 char­acters). Press Soft Key 1 Save.
9.After selecting Home/Office/Mobile/Other using
, input phone number with number key.
10.To designate Speed Dial, press Soft K ey 1 Options
and select Speed Dial. Using number key, input Speed Dial or select a desired Speed Dial with .
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Select Assign by pressing Soft Key 1 Options. When select stored speed dial, Replace displays.
11.After selecting E-mail by pressing , select Edit by pressing Soft Key 1 Options.
12.After inputting e-mail address, select Save by press­ing Soft Key 1 Options.Select Domains and input e-mail address.
13.After selecting No Group by pressing , select a desired group using .
14. After selecting Memo using , select Edit by pressing Soft Key 1 Options.After inputting memos, press Soft Key 1 Save.
15.After selecting Ring Tone by pressing , select a desired Ring Tones using .
16. After selecting Secret off by pressing , select Secret off/Secret on using .When Secret on is set, you should input password to check it.
17. Press Soft Key 1 Save.
Find Name
To search for a phone number by name.
1. Press the Soft Key 2 Find.
2.Names saved in the Phone Book will appear in the order of alphabet regardless of type of character, cap­ital or small.
To view the phone number you want, press Soft Key 1 Options and select View after scrolling to the phone number you want using .
Find by Number
To find phone numbers you have stored in the Phone Book.
1. Press the Soft Key 2 Find.
2.Press the Soft Key 1 Options and select Find Number.
3.The display prompts you to enter the number on the display screen.
Find Group
To search for a phone number by group.
1. Press the Soft Key 2 Find.
2.Press the Soft Key 1 Options and select Find Group.
3.Select group using .
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PHONE BOOK
Changing Information Stored in the Phone Book
1. Press the Soft Key 2 Find.
2.You may view the phone number saved in the Phone book in the real time by entering the search string.
You may view the Phone Book List if you press Soft Key 1 Options and select View after scrolling to the name you want using .
To delete or edit the Entry, press the Soft Key 1 Options.
Select Edit after scrolling the data using .
A submenu will appear on the screen with the options:
Edit Edits information in that memory location. Send Send the message.
Message Send
Sends information in that memory location.
MyContact Erase Erase all existing information in that
memory location.
Making a call from Your Phone Book
You can place a call from any memory location either by using speed dialing or by entering the phone number and pressing .
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