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USER GUIDE
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Important Safety Precautions
Caution
Read these simple guidelines. Breaking the rules may be dangerous or illegal. Further detailed information is given in
this user guide.
Violation of the instructions may cause serious injury or death.
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Never use an unapproved battery since
this could damage the phone and/or
battery and could cause the battery to
explode.
Never place your phone in a microwave
oven as it will cause the battery to explode.
Do not dispose of your battery by fire or
with hazardous or flammable materials.
Make sure that no sharp-edged items such as
animal’s teeth, nails, come into contact with
the battery. There is a risk of this causing a
fire.
Store the battery in a place out of reach of
children.
Be careful that children do not swallow any
parts such as rubber plugs (earphone,
connection parts of the phone, etc.). This
could cause asphyxiation or suffocation.
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Unplug the power cord and charger
during lightning storms to avoid electric
shock or fire.
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When riding in a car, do not leave your
phone or set up the hands-free car kit
near to the air bag. If wireless equipment
is improperly installed and the air bag is
activated, you may be seriously injured.
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Do not use a hand-held phone while
driving.
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Do not use the phone in areas where its
use is prohibited. (For example: aircraft).
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Do not expose the battery charger or
adapter to direct sunlight or use it in
places with high humidity, such as a
bathroom.
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Never store your phone in temperatures
less than -15°C or greater than 50°C.
Important Safety Precautions
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Do not use harsh chemicals(such as
alcohol, benzene, thinners, etc.) or
detergents to clean your phone. There is a
risk of this causing a fire.
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Do not drop, strike, or shake your phone
severely. Such actions may harm the
internal circuit boards of the phone.
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Do not use your phone in high explosive
areas as the phone may generate sparks.
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Do not damage the power cord by bending,
twisting, pulling, or heating. Do not use the
plug if it is loose as it may cause a fire or
electric shock.
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Do not place any heavy items on the power
cord. Do not allow the power cord to be
crimped as it may cause fire or electric
shock.
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Do not handle the phone with wet hands
while it is being charged. It may cause an
electric shock or seriously damage your
phone.
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Do not disassemble the phone.
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Do not place or answer calls while charging
the phone as it may short-circuit the phone
and/or cause electric shock or fire.
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Only use the batteries, antennas, and
chargers provided and approved by LG.
The warranty will not be applied to
products provided by other suppliers.
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Only authorized personnel should service
the phone and its accessories. Faulty
installation or service may result in
accidents and consequently invalidate the
warranty.
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Do not hold or let the antenna come in
contact with your body during a call.
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3 emergency calls can be made only within
a service area. For emergency call(100, 101,
102), make sure that you are within a
service area and that the phone is turned
on.
Contents
Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3
Before You Start . . . . . . . . . . . . .4
Cautions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6
Getting Started . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8
Phone Components . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8
Phone Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9
Onscreen Icons . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10
Menu Tree . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11
Using the Battery and
Charger . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13
Installing and Removing the
Battery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13
Charging the Battery . . . . . . . . . . . . .13
Battery Charge Level . . . . . . . . . . . .14
Caring for the Battery . . . . . . . . . . . .14
Basic Functions . . . . . . . . . . . . .15
Turning the Phone On and Off . . . .15
Making a Call . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15
Receiving Calls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15
Signal Strength . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .16
About the antenna . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .16
Quick Adjust . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .16
Call Waiting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .17
Mute . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .18
Redialing Calls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .18
Speed Dialing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .18
Caller ID . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .18
Entering and Editing
Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .19
Entering Information Using T9 Text
Input . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .19
Examples Using T9 Text Input . . . . .20
Examples Using Abc (Multi-tap)
Text input . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .21
Key Mapping For Hindi Entry . . . . .22
To Edit in Hindi Mode . . . . . . . . . . . .23
Examples Using T9Hin Text Input
for Hindi . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .23
Menu Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . .24
General Guidelines to Menu
Access and Settings . . . . . . . . . . . .24
1. Names . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .24
1.1 Add Name . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .24
1.2 Find . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .25
1.3 Groups . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .25
1.4 Speed Dial . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .26
1.5 Copy & Move . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .26
1.6 Erase Names . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .27
1.7 My Profile . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .27
1.8 Memory Info . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .27
1.9 Help . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .27
2. Messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .28
2.1 Write . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .29
2.2 Inbox . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .33
2.3 1234 Services . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .35
2.4 Outbox . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .35
2.5 Voice Mail . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .36
2.6 Archive in UIM . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .37
2.7 Drafts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .37
2.8 Templates . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .38
2.9 Msg Groups . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .39
2.0 Erase Msgs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .40
2.* Msg Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .40
2.# Help . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .41
3. Call History . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .42
3.1 Missed . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .42
3.2 Received . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .42
3.3 Dialled . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .42
3.4 In Call Memo . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .43
3.5 Call Duration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .43
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3.6 Erase History . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .43
3.7 Help . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .43
4. Display . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .44
4.1 Language . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .44
4.2 Service Area . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .44
4.3 Clock & Shortcut . . . . . . . . . . . . .44
4.4 Time & Date . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .44
4.5 Wallpaper . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .44
4.6 Menu Style . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .45
4.7 Colour Scheme . . . . . . . . . . . . . .45
4.8 Rhythmic Lighting . . . . . . . . . . . .45
4.9 Backlight . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .45
4.0 Help . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .46
5. Mobile World . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .46
5.1 R-Menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .46
5.2 Mobile TV . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .46
5.3 Play N Shop . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .47
5.4 Dial 1234 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .47
5.5 Write MMS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .47
5.6 MMS Inbox . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .48
5.7 Reset R-Menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .48
5.8 UIM Toolkit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .48
5.9 Games . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .48
5.0 Help . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .48
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6. Profiles . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .48
Select Profiles . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .48
Rename Profiles . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .49
Customize Profiles . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .49
6.7 Help . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .50
7. Organ.&Tools . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .50
7.1 Bluetooth . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .50
7.2 Voice Tools . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .52
7.3 Schedule . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .55
7.4 Memo . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .56
7.5 Reserved Call . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .57
7.6 Alarm . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .57
7.7 Stopwatch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .58
7.8 Calculator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .58
7.9 Unit Converter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .58
7.0 World Clock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .59
7.* Help . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .59
8. Multimedia . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .59
8.1 Camera . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .59
8.2 FM Radio . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .63
8.3 MP3 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .63
8.4 My Stuff . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .64
9. Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .65
9.1 My Menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .65
9.2 Call . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .66
9.3 Phone . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .67
9.4 Security . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .69
Functions Used During a Call 72
In Call Memo . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .72
Mute/Unmute . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .72
Voice Privacy On/Off . . . . . . . . . . . .72
Voice Memo . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .73
Adjusting Speaker Mode On . . . . .73
Earpiece/Speaker Volume . . . . . . . .73
Accessories . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .74
Frequently Asked Questions .75
Frequently asked questions . . . . . .75
Before calling for service . . . . . . . .79
Safety Guidelines . . . . . . . . . . .81
TIA Safety Information . . . . . . . . . . .81
Safety Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .84
FDA Consumer Update . . . . . . . . . . .87
Introduction
Congratulation on your purchase of the LG-RD6250
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, 5 lines display + 1 icon line + 1
menu line
• Keypad: 10 Alphanumeric keys / 2 Function keys / 2
Soft keys / 1 Clear key / 1 Joystick key for 4 way
navigation and OK function / 1 Call key / 1 End key /
1 Camera key / 1 Side key for MP3 and FM / side
UP-DOWN key
• Bluetooth Wireless Technology
• FM Radio
• MP3 Player
• Hot Swappable External Memory
• Digital Camera with Zoom
• English and Hindi Languages
• SMS, MMS, LMS, E-mail, SMS Chat
• Voice Memo, Recorder and Dialing
• 2500 dynamics Phonebook memory
• 72 polyphonic, MP3 and Voice quality Ringtones
• Speaker Phone
• Flash Light cum Torch
• In call memo, Rhythmic Lighting, Airplane Mode
• English and Hindi language
• PC Sync for Phonebook, Organizer, Camera, MP3
Check Accessories
Your mobile phone comes with a AC Adaptor,
rechargeable battery, handstrap, microSD card, data
cable and headset. Please verify that these
accessories are included.
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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Before You Start
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 an
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 -15°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
manufacturers of any personal medical devices such
as pacemakers and hearing aids to determine if they
are susceptible to interference from your mobile
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phone. Turn off your phone in a medical facility or at a
gas station.
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 81) 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 by
both U.S. and international standards bodies.
The design of this phone complies with the FCC
guidelines and these international standards.
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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.
Body-worn Operation
This device was tested for typical body-worn
operations with the back of the phone kept 3/4 inches
(2 cm) from the body. To comply with FCC RF exposure
requirements, a minimum separation distance of 3/4
inches (2 cm) must be maintained between the user’s
body and the back 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 inches (2 cm) 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 http://www.fcc.gov/.
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.
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Before You Start
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.
• 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
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Only use the batteries and chargers provided or
approved by LG. The warranty will not be applied to
products provided by other suppliers.
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Using the phone in proximity to receiving
equipment (i.e., TV or radio) may cause
interference in this phone.
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Keep your phone in a safe place when not in use.
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Only authorized personnel should service the
phone and its accessories. Faulty installation or
service may result in accidents and consequently
invalidate the warranty.
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This phone has a built-in antenna. As with any
other radio-transmitting device, do not touch the
upper part which antenna is mounted while the
phone is in use.
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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.
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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 (ASC) to
replace the damaged antenna.
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Do not use the cellular phone in areas where its
use is prohibited. (For example : aircrafts).
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Do not expose the cellular phone to high
temperature or high humidity conditions.
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Do not expose your cellular phone to water. If this
happens, turn it off immediately and remove the
battery. If the phone does not work, bring it to an
LG Authorized Service Center.
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Avoid shock or impact on the cellular phone.
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Getting Started
Phone Components
The following shows key components of your mobile phone.
Earpiece
Headset Jack
LCD Screen
microSD(T-Flash) memory
card slot
OK / Speaker Mode ON~OFF /
Up / Down / Left / Right Key
(Message / Voice Dialling /
Mobile World / Profiles)
Soft Key1
CALL Key
Clear / My Menu /
Torch ON~OFF
Flash Light
Camera Lens
Side Key
FM / MP3 Key
Side Key
Soft Key2
END / PWR Key
Camera Key
Alphanumeric Keypad
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Vibrate Mode Key
International Call Prefix Key
Key Guard Key
Data / Charger Port
Microphone
Phone Overview
LCD Screen
Soft Keys
(the names of the
functions of these
keys appear at the
bottom of the
screen)
CALL Key
END / PWR Key
OK / Speaker
Mode ON~OFF
Up / Down /
Key /
Left / Right
Displays messages & indicator icons
Soft Key 1
Used to display the function setting menu.
Soft Key 2
Searches Phone Book, change text input
mode. Press to reject the call and send
predefind SMS.
Allows user to place or answer calls.
Used to turn power on/off and to end a
call. Using this key, you can return to the
standby mode. 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 reject the call.
Accepts the highlighted choice when
navigating through a menu. When
pressed long in idle model, activate
speaker mode On/Off.
This allows quick access to Message
Menu (Long press to go directly to Write
Msg) Voice Dialling (Press long to
activate Voice Recorder) Mobile
World Profile (Press long to activate
Ring tone menu).
.
Alphanumeric
Keypad
Clear / My Menu
/ Torch ON~OFF
Vibrate Mode Key
Key Guard Key
Camera Key
International Call
Prefix Key
Side FM/MP3 key
Side volume key
These keys enable you to enter
numbers and characters and choose
menu items.
Press to delete a single space or
character. Press and hold to delete
entire words. Press this key once in
any menu to go back to the previous
menu. In standby mode, press button
long to activate Torch ON. Press to
access My Menu.
In standby mode, set the vibrate mode
by pressing and holding the key
about 2 seconds.
In standby mode, set the Key Guard
enabled by pressing and holding the
key about 2 seconds.
Press button shortly to Camera Menu.
Press button long to Camera preview.
To make an international call, press
key for 2 or 3 seconds. + means
international calling code.
Press once to activate MP3 player and
press long to activate FM radio.
Adjust volume of MP3 / FM radio.
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Onscreen Icons
The phone screen displays several onscreen icons which appear when the phone is powered on.
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.
In use. A call is in progress. *No icon indicates the phone is in standby mode.
Indicates that a Text Message or E-mail Message has been received.
Indicates speaker mode is on.
In Vibrate mode.
Bluetooth is on.
DUN Active is enable.
Bluetooth Visibility is on Indicates a microSD memory card is present.
Indicates voice answering machine is activated.
Indicates voice mail has been received or there are recorded voice messages.
Indicates battery charge level.
When fully charged, battery icon indicates charging by twinkling.
Indicates key guard is enabled.
In Alarm mode.
SMS on Call Reject. (Only shown on incoming mode)
Bluetooth headset or handsfree is connected.
Indicates there is MMS.
In Silent mode.
Indicates there are
SMS and MMS
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Press Soft Key 1 Menu. Press to scroll.
Menu Tree
Names
1. Add Name
2. Find
3. Groups
4. Speed Dial
5. Copy & Move
6. Erase Names
7. My Profile
8. Memory Info
9. Help
Messages Call History
1. Write
2. Inbox
3. 1234 Services
4. Outbox
5. Voice Mail
6. Archive in UIM
7. Drafts
8. Templates
9. Msg Groups
0. Erase Msgs
. Msg Settings
*
#. Help
1. Missed
2. Received
3. Dialled
4. In Call Memo
5. Call Duration
6. Erase History
7. Help
Display
1. Language
2. Service Area
3. Clock &
Shortcut
4. Time & Date
5. Wallpaper
6. Menu Style
7. Colour Scheme
8. Rhythmic
Lighting
9. Backlight
0. Help
Mobile World
1. R-Menu
2. Mobile TV
3. Play N Shop
4. Dial 1234
5. Write MMS
6. MMS Inbox
7. Reset R-Menu
8. UIM Toolkit
9. Games
0. Help
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Menu Tree
Press Soft Key 1 Menu. Press to scroll.
Profiles
1. Vibrate Only
2. Silent
3. General
4. Outdoor
5. Headset
6. Carkit
7. Help
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Organ.&Tools Multimedia Settings
1. Bluetooth
2. Voice Tools
3. Schedule
4. Memo
5. Reserved Call
6. Alarm
7. Stopwatch
8. Calculator
9. Unit Converter
0. World Clock
. Help
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1. Camera
2. FM Radio
3. MP3
4. My Stuff
1. My Menu
2. Call
• Call Forward
• Call Waiting
• Any Key
Answer
• Auto Redial
• Voice Privacy
• Clear Voice
• Call Timer
• Call Connect
Alert
• Edit SMS on
Call Reject
• Int'l Call Prefix
• Help
3. Phone
• Key Guard
• Airplane Mode
• Data Settings
• Service Alert
• Version
• Help
4. Security
• PIN Code
Request
• Lock Mode
• Emergency
Numbers
• Change Code
• Clear Memory
• Reset Default
• Help
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
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To install, insert 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.
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To remove, push the back cover down. Push the
tab with one hand and lift the top of the battery to
separate.
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.)
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As the phone charges, the battery icon continually
displays a progression from empty ( ) to full
().
It takes about three hours to fully recharge a
completely rundown battery. When fully charged,
battery icon indicates charging by twinkling.
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Using the Battery and Charger
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. Recharge soon. If the battery
charge level becomes exceedingly low, the phone will
automatically switch off and any function in progress
will not be saved.
* The colors which are displayed at various stages of
charging are different : Blue / Green / Yellow / Red.
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.
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3) Use only LG batteries and chargers specific to your
model of phone. LG’s 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 battery can be
recharged several hundred times before it needs
replacing.
7) Recharge the battery 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) Long backlight settings, searching for service, data
connectivity, and synchronization all may affect
battery life, talk, and standby times.
Basic Functions
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.
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As any other communication device, avoid any
unnecessary contact with the antenna while your
phone is turned on.
Turning the Phone Off
1) Press and hold until the display turns off.
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.
3) To end the call press .
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In no service area, appears from the
screen. When trying voice call in no service area,
“Call could not be completed. Please try again” is
displayed. It means you are in no service area.
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 .
3) If you are not in the condition to receive call,
pressing Soft key 2 will disconnect the call and
send a preset SMS to Caller. The SMS can be
edited using "Edit SMS on Call Reject" function
given under Settings.
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Basic Functions
Signal Strength
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
phone’s 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.
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To cancel Vibrate Mode, press for 2 seconds.
Select Profiles
1) In standby mode, press .
2) Select one of four Profiles Vibrate Only, Silent,
General and Outdoor with .
3) Press or Soft Key 1 Set.
Adjusting Speaker Mode On
During a call, to activate or cancel Speaker quickly,
press .
1) In standby mode, activate Speaker Mode by
pressing the for 2 seconds.
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To cancel Speaker Mode On, press for 2
seconds.
In case speaker is activated on in standby mode,
speaker mode is continued even after a call without
respect to adjustment during a call.
To enable the function :
1) Press the key for 2 seconds.
To disable the function :
1) Press the key for 2 seconds.
Select My Menu
1) In standby mode, press to select My Menu.
2) Select the item of choice with and then press
or to select the required menu from My Menu
under Settings menu.
* To add items in My Menu add it from Setting
Menu.
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.
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After the set time in idle mode, Key Guard is
automatically enabled.
When set as Key Guard before incoming call, lock
is enabled after the call.
Call Waiting
Your cellular service may offer a call waiting function.
While a call is in progress, you may hear two 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
service provider for information about this function.
1) Press to receive a waiting call.
2) Press again to switch between calls.
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Basic Functions
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) To cancel Mute, press Soft Key 1 Menu and
again.
Redialing Calls
1) Press twice to redial the last number in
Recent Calls.
• You can also dial any of the last 120 (Missed +
Received + Dialled) numbers stored in the Recent
Calls. (See the Call History List on page 42~43)
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 onetouch dialing for your most frequently used phone
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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 caller’s name and number are already
stored in your phone book, the corresponding name
appears with the number.
You should check with your service provider to ensure
they offer this feature.
Entering and Editing Information
Entering Information Using T9 Text Input
You can edit the Banner, Scheduler, Text Message,
Multimedia Message, E-Mail 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 select mode.
- You can select the modes using Soft Key 2 :
T9En, Abc, 123, Symbols, Smileys, T9Hin, 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 T9En / T9Hin mode, press to display
other matching words.
(Punctuation) : In T9En / Abc 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 Seven Modes for entering text,
numbers, special characters, and punctuation.
T9En (T9) Mode
Type text using one keystroke per letter. The default is
Abc 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.
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Entering and Editing Information
Symbols/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 Symbols/Smileys mode. If you
want to add a smiley, switch to the smileys mode.
Press the Navigation Key to cycle through the
desired characters : To select Character, Press the
assigned number key.
T9Hin(T9) Mode
Type text using one keystroke per letter in Hindi with
the help of T9 Hindi dictionary function.
Hindi(Multi-tap) Mode
Use Hindi mode to input text in Hindi language.
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 right bottom of the display. To write the
desired word, press each key once for one letter.
For example, to write “Call the office”, follow 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 key
press. Therefore you don’t 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......
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.
Adding Words to the T9 Database
If the 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 and press Space key.
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 press . Now the word Imt has been added
in the T9 Database.
5. Press to erase the existing word.
6. Press .
7. Display Imt.
8. Press to see other matching words.
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Entering and Editing Information
Key Mapping For Hindi Entry
In Hindi there are 13 vowels, 44 consonants, 15 matras
The Keys are mapped as follows :
Key Hindi Entry
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Characters in magenta are available only in Multitap
mode.
To Edit in Hindi Mode
Press Soft Key 2 and changes to Hindi mode.
Hindi mode Editing
Hindi is a Multi-tap mode.
For example, To type " "
1. Press 2 times.
2. Press 8 times.
3. Press 5 times.
4. Press 4 times.
5. Press 3 times.
6. Press 3 times.
Examples Using T9Hin Text Input for Hindi
For example, To type "
1. Press Soft Key 2 to change letter case to T9Hin
mode.
2. Press .
3. Press to complete the word and add a space.
4. Display
HHkkkkjjrrhh;;
.
HHkkkkjjrrhh;;
"
Byte Allocation:
In messages : Every character in Hindi takes 3 bytes
while it takes 9 bytes for "Ksha" , "Tra" , "Gya".
In all other modules : Every character in Hindi takes 1
byte while "Ksha" , "Tra" , "Gya" takes 3 bytes.
Entering Predicted Words
Sometimes T9 places in the selection list predicted
words. Predicted words are words T9 thinks you may
want to enter, based on text you’ve recently entered.
Available in both T9 and Abc mode, predicted words
are underlined.
If the predicted word you see isn’t the one you want,
press the next key to view additional predicted words.
When you find the one you want, press the key
to add a space and begin the next word.
If none of the predicted words in the selection list is
the word you want, just keep entering letters. T9 will
remove the predicted word for you automatically.
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Menu Features
General Guidelines to Menu Access and
Settings
1. Press Soft Key 1 Menu. Nine menu items will
appear on the display screen.
2. Press to go through the list of menu features.
3. Press the corresponding number to the menu item
that you want to select. Then the sub-menu list will
appear on the screen.
4. Press the appropriate key to select the sub-menu
you want to access.
5. Select preferred settings, using the . Press
to go one step backward while accessing
menu or selecting settings.
6. Press to save the settings or to cancel
without saving.
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key is equivalent to pressing Soft Key 1, in the
case of Soft Key 1 is associated with “Select”
option.
key is equivalent to pressing Soft Key +
selecting first option of popup menu in the case of
Soft Key 1 is associated with “Options” option.
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1.1 Add Name
You can store multiple contact details under a name:
4 contact numbers, 1 e-mail id. You can also add the
name to a group, assign a ring tone for incoming call
and message, may add any additional details in
Memo. You can also insert and assign the different
picture with contact name, calls etc. Total 2500 entries
can be stored. UIM card has separate memory.
1. Press Soft Key 1 Menu.
2. Select Names.
3. Select Add Name.
• Select location ‘Phone’ or ‘UIM’ where you want to
store.
4. Insert your desire items by pressing .
5. Press to save entry in your record.
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• Please contact your service provider for the
memory of UIM card.
• Speed dial may not be assigned in UIM card.
1.2 Find
To find phone numbers you have stored in the Phone
Book.
1. Press Soft Key 1 Menu.
2. Select Names.
3. Select Find.
4. You can entry by name or by number.
5. Type the starting letter of name or number. Screen
will display your choice of entries.
6. Press to edit and Soft key 2 to send message
to selected contact.
7. Press Soft key 1 for following options:
Edit / Reserved Call / Send Contact / Copy to UIM /
Move to UIM / Send via Bluetooth / Erase
1.3 Groups
This is a function for changing Group Name and
setting Ring tones by Group.
1. Press Soft Key 1 Menu.
2. Select Names.
3. Select Groups.
4. Select your desired Group using .
5. Press Soft Key 1 Options.
View Members : View the names of members
saved in the Group.
Set Ring Tone : Set the Group Ring Tone.
Set Msg Tone : Set the Group Msg Tone.
Press Soft Key 2 Edit : Edit the Group Name.
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The title No Group cannot be changed.
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Menu Features
1.4 Speed Dial
Speed Dial allows you to make a call faster by just
pressing a corresponding number.
1. Press Soft Key 1 Menu.
2. Select Names.
3. Select Speed Dial.
4. To register, use Soft Key 1 Options and select
Assign to find information you want, then press Soft
Key 1 Assign.
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To delete, select press Soft Key 2 Erase and
select Yes.
Press Soft Key 1 Options and select Erase All
to delete all stored speed dials. Select Replace
to change the number assigned to a particular
location.
Speed dial is from 01 to 99.
1.5 Copy & Move
You can copy/move entries from UIM card memory to
Phone memory.
1. Press Soft Key 1 Menu.
2. Select Names.
3. Select Copy & Move.
4. Select Phone -> UIM or UIM -> Phone and press
.
G UIM supports only one number in each contact.
So, only default number will be copied in case of
Phone -> UIM.
5. Select the option Ye s or No.
G To Copy or Move the source file, select Yes.
Copy : Copy the source file.
Move : Delete the source file.
1.6 Erase Names
To erase all the entries stored in the Names.
1. Press Soft Key 1 Menu.
2. Select Names.
3. Select Erase Names.
4. Select the name of choice with .
5. Press , then press Soft Key 1 Options and
select Erase.
1.7 My Profile
Allows you to save and view your phone number and
contact information.
1. Press Soft Key 1 Menu.
2. Select Names.
3. Select My Profile.
4. Insert your desire items by pressing .
5. Press to save entry in your record.
1.8 Memory Info
Memory Info indicates quantity of phone book
presently saved in the card and the phone. It is
indicated as used quantity/available quantity.
1. Press Soft Key 1 Menu.
2. Select Names.
3. Select Memory Info.
1.9 Help
You can get more information about this menu.
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