LG MG100 User Manual

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USER’S MANUAL

MODEL: MG100

Please read this manual carefully before operating your mobile phone. Retain it for future reference.

GPRS & MMS Phone

Introduction

Congratulations on your purchase of the advanced and compact MG100 cellular phone, designed to operate with the latest digital mobile communication technology.

This user’s guide contains important information on the use and operation of this phone. Please read all the information carefully for optimal performance and to prevent any damage or misuse of the phone. Any changes or modifications not expressly approved in this user’s guide could void your warranty for this equipment.

Guidelines for safe and efficient use

Product care and maintenance

Warning: Use only batteries, charger and accessories approved for use with this particular phone model. The use of any other types may invalidiate any approval or warranty applying to the phone, and may be dangerous.

• Do not disassemble this unit. (Take it to a qualified service technician when repair work is required.)

• Keep Away from electrical appliance such as a TV, radio or personal computer.

• The unit should be situated from heat sources such as radiators or cookers.

• Do not drop.

• Do not subject this unit to mechanical vibration or shock.

• The coating of the phone may be damaged if covered with wrap or vinyl wrapper.

• Use dry cloth to clean the exterior of the unit. (Do not use solvent such as benzene, thinner or alcohol.)

• Do not subject this unit to excessive smoke or dust.

• Do not keep the phone next to credit cards or transport tickets; it can affect the information on the magnetic strips.

• Do not tap the screen with a sharp object; otherwise, it may damage the phone.

• Do not expose the phone to liquid or moisture.

• Use the accessories like an earphone cautiously. Do not touch the antenna unnecessarily.

• For use only with power supply model TA-25GR2 made by Best Technology Co., Ltd.

Guidelines for Safe and Efficient Use

Efficient phone operation

To enjoy optimum performance with minimum power consumption please:

• Hold the phone as you speak to any other telephone. While speaking directly into the microphone, angle the antenna in a direction up and over your shoulder.

• Do not hold the antenna when the phone is in use. If you hold it, it can affect call quality, it also may cause the phone to operate as a higher power level that needed and shorten talk and standby times.

• If your mobile phone supports infrared, never direct the infrared ray at anyone’s eye.

Electronics devices

All wireless phones may get interference, which could affect performance.

• Do not use your mobile phone near medical equipment without requesting permission. Avoid placing the phone over the pacemaker, i.e. in your breast pocket.

• Some hearing aids might be disturbed by mobile phones.

• Minor interference may affect TVs, radios etc.

Guidelines for safe and efficient use

Road safety

Check the laws and regulations on the use of mobile phones in the areas when you drive.

• Do not use a hand-held phone while driving.

• Give full attention to driving.

• Use an handsfree kit, if available.

• Pull off the road and park before making and answering a call if driving conditions so require.

• RF energy may affect some electonic system in your motor vehicle such as car stereo, safety equipment.

• When your vehicle is equipped with an Air bag, do not place objects including either installed or portable wireless equiment. It can be cause serious injury die to improper performance.

Blasting area

Do not use the phone where blasting is in progress. Observe restrictions, and follow any regulations or rules.

Potentially explosive atmospheres

• Do not use the phone at a refuelling point. Don't use near fuel or chemicals.

• Do not transport or store flammable gas, liquid, or explosives in the compartment of your vehicle, which contains your mobile phone and accessories.

In aircraft

Wireless devices can cause interference in aircraft.

• Turn off your mobile phone before boarding any aircraft.

• Do not use it on the ground without crew permission.

Guidelines for Safe and Efficient Use

Children

Keep the phone in a safe place out of children’s reach. It includes small parts which if detached may cause a choking hazard.

Emergency calls

Emergency call may not be available under all cellular networks. Therefore, you should never depend solely on the phone for emergency calls. Check with your local service provider.

Battery information and care

• You do not need to completely discharge the battery before recharging. Unlike other battery systems, there is no memory effect that could compromise the battery’s performance.

• Use only LG batteries and chargers. LG chargers are designed to maximize the battery life.

• Do not disassemble or short-circuit the battery pack.

• Keep the metal contacts of the battery pack clean.

• Replace the battery when it no longer provides acceptable performance. The battery pack may be recharged hundreds of times until it needs replacing.

• Recharge the battery if it has not been used for a long time to maximize usability.

• Do not expose the battery charger to direct sunlight or use it in high humidity, such as the bathroom.

• Do not leave the battery in hot or cold places, this may deteriorate the battery performance.

Overview

Parts of the Phone

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• Front view

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• Rear view

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Key Description

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• Keypad Description

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• Letter Keys ............................................................................................ 16

Display Information

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• On-Screen Icons

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Getting Started

Installation

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• Inserting the SIM Card

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• Removing the SIM Card

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• Installing the Battery

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• Charging the Battery

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• Disconnecting the charger

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Making and Answering Calls

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• Making a call

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• International Calls

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Contents

MG100

User Guide

• Making a call using the Phonebook

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Additional Functions

In call Menu

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• During a call

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• Multiparty or Conference Calls

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Access Codes

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• PIN code (4 to 8 digits)

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• PIN2 code (4 to 8 digits)

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• PUK code (4 to 8 digits)

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• PUK2 code (4 to 8 digits)

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• Security code (4 to 8 digits)

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Accessing the Menu

Menu Tree

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Messages [Menu 1]

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• Write text message [Menu 1-1]

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• Write multimedia message [Menu 1-2]

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• Inbox [Menu 1-3]

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• Outbox [Menu 1-4]

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• Drafts [Menu 1-5]

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• Listen to voice mail [Menu 1-6]

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• Info message [Menu 1-7]

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• Templates [Menu 1-8]

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• Settings [Menu 1-9] ............................................................................... 44

Call register [Menu 2]

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• Missed calls [Menu 2-1]

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• Received calls [Menu 2-2]

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• Dialled calls [Menu 2-3]

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• Delete recent calls [Menu 2-4]

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• Call charges [Menu 2-5]

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• GPRS information [Menu 2-6]

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Profiles [Menu 3]

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• Vibrate only [Menu 3-1]

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• Quiet [Menu 3-2]

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• General [Menu 3-3]

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• Loud [Menu 3-4]

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• Headset [Menu 3-5]

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• Car [Menu 3-6] ...................................................................................... 53

Settings [Menu 4]

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• Date & Time [Menu 4-1]

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• Phone settings [Menu 4-2]

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• Call settings [Menu 4-3]

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• Security settings [Menu 4-4]

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• Network settings [Menu 4-5]

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• GPRS setting [Menu 4-6]

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• Reset settings [Menu 4-7]

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Organiser [Menu 5]

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• Alarm clock [Menu 5-1]

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• Scheduler [Menu 5-2]

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• Phonebook [Menu 5-3] ......................................................................... 69

Contents

MG100

User Guide

FM Radio [Menu 6]

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• Listen radio [Menu 6-1]

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• Channels [Menu 6-2]

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Fun & Tools [Menu 7]

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• Favorites [Menu 7-1]

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• Games [Menu 7-2]

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• Calculator [Menu 7-3]

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• My folder [Menu 7-4]

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• Unit converter [Menu 7-5]

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• World time [Menu 7-6]

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• Voice recorder [Menu 7-7] .................................................................... 81

• Memory status [Menu 7-8] .................................................................... 81

Internet [Menu 8]

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• Home [Menu 8-1]

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• Bookmarks [Menu 8-2]

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• Profiles [Menu 8-3]

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• Go to URL [Menu 8-4]

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• Cache settings [Menu 8-5]

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• Cookies settings [Menu 8-6]

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• Security certification [Menu 8-7]

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• Reset profiles [Menu 8-8]

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• Browser version [Menu 8-9] .................................................................. 86

On browsing menu

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Java [Menu 9]

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• Applications [Menu 9-1]

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• Download [Menu 9-2]

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• Profiles [Menu 9-3]

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Accessories

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Care and Maintenance

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Trouble Shooting

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Technical Data

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Parts of the Phone

Front view

Earpiece

Display Screen

Message key

Clear/Cancel key Numeric keys Hash key Microphone

Soft Right key End/Power key

Favorites key

Headset jack

Phone book

list key

Soft Left key

Send key

Star key

Radio hot key

Parts of the Phone

Rear view

Handstrap Hole

Battery

cover

SIM Card Socket

Battery Terminals

Cable Connector/ Battery Charging Connector/ Hands-Free Car kit Connector

The following shows key components of the phone.

Keypad Description

Key Description

Soft Left Key / Soft Right Key

Each of these keys performs the function indicated by the text on the display immediately above it.

Navigation Keys

Use to scroll through menus and move the cursor. You can also use these keys for quick access to the following functions.

• Up navigation key

(): A shortcut key to the

Favorites menu.

• Down navigation key (): A shortcut key to the Phonebook.

• Left navigation key (): A shortcut key to the FM Radio.

• Right navigation key (): A shortcut key to the

message inbox.

Send Key

You can dial a phone number and answer a call. If you press this key without entering a number, your phone shows the most recently dialled, received and missed numbers.

Key Description

Numeric Keys

These keys are used mainly to dial in standby mode and enter numbers or characters in editing mode. When you press these keys for a long time.

• Used to call your voicemail box by .

• Used to call for international call by .

• Used to call Speed dials by from to .

END/PWR Key

Used to end or reject a call. This key is also used as Power Key by pressing this key for a few seconds.

You can delete the characters, go back to the menu. In addition, you can view voice memo list when you press this key shortly in standby mode. Long press of this key in standby mode starts voice memo recording.

Key Description

Letter Keys

Each key can be used for several symbols. There are shown below.

Key Description

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Display Information

The screen displays several icons. There are described below.

On-Screen Icons

Icon/Indicator

Description

Tells you the strength of the network signal.

Call is connected.

You can use GPRS service.

Shows that you are using a roaming service.

The alarm has been set and is on.

Tells you the status of the battery.

You have received a text message.

You have received a voice message.

You have received a push message.

You can view your schedule.

All audible signals are turned off.

General menu in profile.

Loud menu in profile.

Silent menu in profile.

Headset menu in profile.

Car menu in profile.

You can divert a call.

Installation

1. Inserting the SIM Card

Locate the SIM card socket in the back of the phone. Follow the steps below to install the SIM card.

1. Remove the battery if attached.

2. Slide the SIM card into the slot,

under the silvery holders, with the golden connectors facing down.

2. Removing the SIM Card

Follow the steps below to Remove the SIM card.

1. Remove the battery if attached.

2. Take out the SIM card from the

slot.

Notice

• Removing the battery from the phone whilst it is switched on may cause it to malfunction.

• The metal contact of the SIM card can be easily damaged by scratches. Pay special attention to the SIM card when you handle and install. Follow the instructions supplied with the SIM card.

Installation

3. Installing the Battery

1. Position the lugs on the bottom of

the battery into the retaining holder.

2. Then push to the half of the battery

into position.

3. Lay the battery cover in place of the

phone and slide it until the latch clicks.

Installation

4. Charging the Battery

To connect the travel adapter to the phone, you must have installed the battery.

1. With the arrow facing you as shown

in the diagram push the plug on the battery adapter into the socket on the bottom of the phone until it clicks into place.

2. Connect the other end of the travel

adapter to the mains socket. Use only the included packing charger.

Warning

• Do not force the connector as this may damage the phone and/or the travel adapter.

Note

• “Battery Charging” is displayed on the screen after connecting the travel adapter. Only if the battery is totally empty, Call indicator Light is on without displaying “Battery Charging”.

Installation

5. Disconnecting the charger

Disconnect the travel adapter from the phone by pressing its side buttons as shown in the diagram.

Note

• Ensure the battery is fully charged before using the phone.

• Do not remove your battery or the SIM card while charging.

• The moving bars of battery icon will stop after charging is complete.

Note

If the battery does not charge,

• switch the phone off.

• ensure the battery is correctly fit.

Making and Answering Calls

Making a call

1. Key in phone number including the area code. If you want to

delete number, press .

2. Press to call the number.

3. Press to end the call.

International Calls

1. Press and hold the key for the international prefix. “+”

character may replace with the international access code.

2. Enter the country code, area code, and the phone number.

3. Press .

Making a call using the Phonebook

1. In standby mode, press [Names].

2. When the menu is displayed, you select Search by pressing .

3. If you find out the desired item through searching by a name or a

number, press to call.

In call Menu

The menu displayed on the handset screen during a call is different

to the default main menu reached from the idle screen, and the

options are described here.

1 During a call

1-1 Putting a Call on Hold

When a call is made or answered, press the [Send] to place it on hold. When a call is held, press the [Send] to make it active.

1-2 Making a Second Call

You can get a dial number from phonebook to make a second call. Press [Names] then select Search. To save the dial number into phonebook during call, press [Names] then select Add

new.

1-3 Swapping Between Two Calls

To switch between two calls, select [Options], then select Swap or just press [Send] key.

You can make one of two calls focused by pressing up/down arrow key. If you want to end one of two calls, make the call you want to end focused, then press [End] key when the call you want to end is focused.

1-4 Answering an Incoming Call

To answer an incoming call when the handset is ringing, simply press the [Send] key.

The handset is also able to warn you of an incoming call while you are already in a call. A tone sounds in the earpiece, and the display will show that a second call is waiting. This feature, known as Call Waiting, is only available if your network supports it. For details of how to activate and deactivate it see Call waiting [Menu 4-3-4].

If Call Waiting is on, you can put the first call on hold and answer the second, by pressing [Send] or by selecting [Answer], then Hold & Answer.

You can end the current call and answer the waiting call by selecting [Menu], then End & Answer.

1-5 Rejecting an Incoming Call

When not in a call you can reject an incoming call without answering it by simply pressing the [End] or for a long time.

When in a call you can reject an incoming call by pressing the [Menu] key and selecting Multiparty / Reject or by pressing [End] key.

1-6 Muting the Microphone

You can mute the microphone during a call by pressing the [Options] key then selecting Mute. The handset can be unmuted by pressing the [Unmute].

When the handset is muted, the caller cannot hear you, but you can still hear them.

In call Menu

1-7 Switching DTMF Tones on During a Call

To turn DTMF tones on during a call, for example, to allow your handset to make use of an automated switchboard, select [Options], then DTMF On. DTMF tones can be turned off the same way.

1-8 Calling up Messages and SIM Tool Kit main menu

The Messages and SIM Tool kit main menu options can be reached from the in-call menu by selecting [Options]. SIM Tool Kit menu is shown only when SIM in the handset supports SIM Tool Kit service.

2 Multiparty or Conference Calls

The multiparty or conference service provides you with the ability to have a simultaneous conversation with more than one caller, if your network service provider supports this feature.

A multiparty call can only be set up when you have one active call and one call on hold, both calls having been answered. Once a multiparty call is set up, calls may be added, disconnected or separated (that is, removed from the multiparty call but still connected to you) by the person who set up the multiparty call.

The maximum callers in a multiparty call is five. Once started, you are in control of the multiparty call, and only you can add calls to the multiparty call.

2-1 Making a Second Call

You can make a second call while you are already in a call. To do this, enter the second number and press [Send]. When you get second call the first call is automatically put on hold. You can swap between calls by selecting [Options] then Swap.

2-2 Setting up a Multiparty Call

You can connect a call on hold to the currently active call to form a multiparty call by selecting [Options] then Multiparty / Join all.

2-3 Putting the Multiparty Call on Hold

To put a multiparty call on hold, select [Options] then

Multiparty / Hold all.

2-4 Activate the Multiparty Call on Hold

To make a multiparty call on hold active, select [Options] then

Multiparty / Join all.

2-5 Adding Calls to the Multiparty Call

To join an active call to the held multiparty call, select [Options] then Multiparty / Join all.

2-6 Displaying Callers in a Multiparty Call

To scroll though the numbers of the callers who make up a multiparty call on the handset screen, press and keys.

In call Menu

2-7 Putting a Member of a Multiparty Call on Hold

To place one selected caller (whose number is currently displayed on-screen) of a multiparty call on hold, select [Options] then

Multiparty / Exclude.

2-8 A Private Call in a Multiparty Call

To have a private call with one caller of a multiparty call, display the number of the caller you wish to talk to on the screen, then select

[Options] and Multiparty / Private to put all the other callers on

hold.

2-9 Ending a Multiparty Call

The currently displayed caller of a multiparty call can be disconnected by pressing the [End] key. To end a multiparty call, press [Options] then select Multiparty / End multiparty.

Selecting [Options] then Multiparty / End all, will end all the active and held calls.

Access Codes

You can use the access codes described in this section to avoid unauthorized use of your phone. The access codes (except PUK and PUK2 codes) can be changed by using [Menu 4-4-6].

PIN code (4 to 8 digits)

The PIN (Personal Identification Number) code protects your SIM card against unauthorized use. The PIN code is usually supplied with the SIM card. When PIN code is set On, your phone will request the PIN code every time it is switched on. On the contrary, when PIN code is set Off, your phone connects to the network directly without the request PIN code.

PIN2 code (4 to 8 digits)

The PIN2 code, supplied with some SIM cards, is required to access some functions such as Advice of call charge, Fixed Dial number. These functions are only available if supported by your SIM card.

PUK code (4 to 8 digits)

The PUK (PIN Unblocking Key) code is required to change a blocked PIN code. The PUK code may be supplied with the SIM card. If not, contact your local service provider for the code. If you lose the code, also contact your service provider.

PUK2 code (4 to 8 digits)

The PUK2 code, supplied with some SIM cards, is required to change a blocked PIN2 code. If you lose the code, also contact your service provider.

Security code (4 to 8 digits)

The security code protects the unauthorized use of your phone. It is usually supplied with the phone. This code is required to delete all phone entries and to activate “Reset settings” menu. The default number is “0000”.

1 Messages

1 Write text message 2 Write multimedia message 3 Inbox 4 Outbox 5 Drafts 6 Listen to voice mail 7 Info message 8 Templates 9 Settings

2 Call register

1 Missed calls 2 Received calls 3 Dialled calls 4 Delete recent calls 5 Call charges 6 GPRS information

3 Profiles

1 Vibrate only 2 Quiet 3 General 4 Loud 5 Headset 6 Car

4 Settings

1 Date & Time 2 Phone settings 3 Call settings 4 Security settings 5 Network settings 6 GPRS setting 7 Reset settings

5 Organiser

1 Alarm clock 2 Scheduler 3 Phonebook

Menu Tree

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