LG MG800D User Manual
For Your Safety
Please read these simple guidelines. Not
For Your Safety
following these guidelines may be dangerous
or illegal. Further detailed information is given
in this manual.
WARNING!
• Mobile Phones must be switched off at all times
in aircrafts.
• Do not hold the phone in your hand while driving.
• Do not use your phone near petrol stations, fuel
depots, chemical plants or blasting operations.
• For your safety, use ONLY specified ORIGINAL
batteries and chargers.
• Do not handle the phone with wet hands while it
is being charged. It may cause an electric shock
or seriously damage your phone.
• Keep the phone in a safe place out of small
children’s reach. It includes small parts which, if
detached, may cause a choking hazard.
CAUTION!
• Switch off the phone in any area where required
by special regulations. For example, do not use
your phone in hospitals or it may affect sensitive
medical equipment.
• Emergency calls may not be available under all
mobile networks. Therefore, you should never
depend solely on your mobile phone for
emergency calls.
• Only use ORIGINAL accessories to avoid
damage to your phone.
• All radio transmitters carry risks of interference
with electronics in close proximity. Minor
interference may affect TVs, radios, PCs, etc.
• Batteries should be disposed of in accordance
with relevant legislation.
• Do not dismantle the phone or battery.
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Guidelines for safe and efficient use
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Do not disassemble this unit. Take it to a
Guidelines for safe and efficient use
qualified service technician when repair
work is required.
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Keep away from electrical appliances such
as a TV's, radios and personal computers.
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The unit should be kept away from heat
sources such as radiators or cookers.
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Do not drop.
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Do not subject this unit to mechanical
vibration or shock.
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The coating of the phone may be damaged
if covered with wrap or vinyl wrapper.
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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 subject this unit to excessive
smoke or dust.
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Do not keep the phone next to credit
cards or transport tickets; it can affect the
information on the magnetic strips.
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Do not tap the screen with sharp objects
as, it may damage the phone.
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Do not expose the phone to liquid or
moisture.
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Use the accessories like an earphone
cautiously.
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If you put your phone in a pocket or bag
without covering the receptacle of the
phone (power plug pin), metallic articles
(such as a coin, paperclip or pen) may
short-circuit the phone. Always cover the
receptacle when not in use.
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Never place your phone in a microwave
oven as it will cause the battery to
explode.
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Only authorised 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 use the phone if the antenna is
damaged. If a damaged antenna contacts
skin, it may cause a slight burn. Please
contact an LG Authorised Service Centre
to replace the damaged antenna.
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The label on the phone contains important
information for customer support
purposes. Do not remove it.
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Use accessories, such as earphones and
headsets, with caution. Ensure that cables
are tucked away safely and do not touch
the antenna unnecessarily.
Efficient phone
operation
To enjoy optimum performance with
minimum power consumption please:
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Hold the phone as you speak to any other
telephone. While speaking directly into the
microphone, angle the antenna in a
direction up and over your shoulder. If the
antenna is extendable/retractable, it
should be extended during a call.
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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.
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If your mobile phone supports infrared,
never direct the infrared ray at anyone’s
eyes.
Electronics devices
All mobile phones may get interference,
which could affect performance.
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Do not use your mobile phone near
medical equipment without requesting
permission. Avoid placing the phone over
pacemakers, (i.e. in your breast pocket).
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Some hearing aids might be disturbed by
mobile phones.
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Minor interference may affect TVs, radios,
PCs, etc.
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Do not bend, scratch, or expose to static
electricity.
Road safety
Check the laws and regulations on the use of
mobile phones in the areas when you drive.
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Do not use a hand-held phone while
driving.
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Give full attention to driving.
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Use a hands-free kit, if available.
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Guidelines for safe and efficient use
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Pull off the road and park before making or
Guidelines for safe and efficient use
answering a call if driving conditions so
require.
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RF energy may affect some electronic
systems in your motor vehicle such as a car
stereo or safety equipment.
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When riding in a car, do not leave your
phone or set up the hands-free kit near to
the air bag. If wireless equipment is
improperly installed and the air bag is
activated, you may be seriously injured.
Blasting area
Do not use the phone where blasting is in
progress. Observe restrictions, and follow
any regulations or rules.
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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.
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Turn off your mobile phone before
boarding any aircraft.
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Do not use it on the ground without crew
permission.
Battery information and
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Potentially explosive
atmospheres
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Do not use the phone at a refueling point.
Don’t use near fuel or chemicals.
care
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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.
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Use only LG batteries and chargers. LG
chargers are designed to maximize the
battery life.
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Do not disassemble or short-circuit the
battery pack.
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Keep the metal contacts of the battery
pack clean.
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Replace the battery when it no longer
provides acceptable performance. The
battery pack may be recharged hundreds
of times until it needs replacing.
Network service
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Some services and functions described in
this user's guide are dependent on
network or subscription. Therefore, all
menus may not be available in your phone.
Please consult your network operator for
more information about your subscription.
Avoid damage to your
Guidelines for safe and efficient use
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Recharge the battery if it has not been
used for a long time to maximize usability.
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Do not expose the battery charger to
direct sunlight or use it in high humidity,
such as the bathroom.
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Do not leave the battery in hot or cold
places, this may deteriorate the battery
performance.
hearing
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Damage to your hearing can occur if you
are exposed to loud sound for long periods
of time. We therefore recommend that you
do not turn the handset on or off close to
your ear. We also recommend that music
and call volumes are set to a reasonable
level.
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If you are listening to music whilst out and
about, please ensure that the volume is at
a reasonable level so that you are aware of
your surroundings.
This is particularly imperative when
attempting to cross the street.
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General Functions
Making and answering
calls
Making a call
1. Make sure your phone is switched on.
2. Enter a phone number, including the area
code.
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Press and hold the clear key
erase the entire number.
3. Press the send key
number.
4. To end the call, press the end key .
a
to call the
Making a call from the call
history list
1. In standby mode, press the send key
and the latest incoming, outgoing and
missed phone numbers will be displayed.
2. Select the desired number by using the
up/down navigation keys.
b
to
a
,
Making an international call
1. Press and hold the key for the
international prefix. The ‘+’ character
automatically selects the international
access code.
2. Enter the country code, area code, and the
phone number.
3. Press
a
to call the number.
Ending a Call
When you have finished your call, press the
end key.
Making a call from the
phonebook
You can save the names and phone numbers
dialled regularly in Contacts. You can save
them to the SIM card and/or phone memory.
You can dial a number by simply looking up
the desired name in the phonebook and
a
pressing the
key.
General Functions
3. Press
a
to call the number.
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General Functions
General Functions
Adjusting the volume
If you want to adjust the earpiece volume
during a call, use the side keys
up side key to increase and down side key to
decrease the volume.
Note
v
In standby mode with the phone open,
pressing the side keys adjusts the key
tone volume.
Answering a call
When you receive a call, the phone rings and
the flashing phone icon appears on the
screen. If the caller can be identified, the
caller’s phone number (or name/photo if
saved in the phonebook) is displayed.
o
. Press the
Note
v
If Press any key has been set as the
answer mode any key press will answer a
call except for the or the right soft
key.
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You can answer a call while using the
address book or other menu features.
2. To end the call, close the phone or press
the key.
Manner mode (Quick)
You can activate the manner mode by
k
pressing and holding down the
opening the phone.
key after
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1. To answer an incoming call, open the
phone. (When Slide open has been set as
the answer mode. (Menu 9.6.2).)
Signal strength
You can check the strength of your signal by
the signal indicator ( ) on the LCD
screen of your phone. Signal strength can
vary, particularly inside buildings. Moving
near to a window may improve reception.
Entering text
You can enter alphanumeric characters by
using the phone’s keypad. For example,
storing names in the phonebook, writing a
message, creating a personal greeting. The
following text input methods are available in
the phone.
ABC mode
This mode lets you enter letters by pressing
the key labelled with the required letter once,
twice, three or four times until the letter is
displayed.
123 mode (Number mode)
Type numbers using one keystroke per
number. To change to 123 mode in a text
entry field, press the key until 123
mode is displayed.
Changing the text input
mode
General Functions
T9 mode
This mode lets you enter words with only one
keystroke per letter. Each key on the keypad
has more than one letter. The T9 mode
automatically compares your keystrokes with
an internal dictionary to determine the
correct word, thus requiring far fewer
keystrokes than the traditional ABC mode.
This is sometimes known as predictive text.
1. When you are in a
field that allows
characters to be
entered, you will
notice the text
input mode
indicator in the
top right corner of the LCD screen.
text input mode
)HMX
Options Insert
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General Functions
2. Change the text input mode by pressing
General Functions
input mode in the top right corner of the
LCD screen.
You can check the current text
Using the T9 mode
The T9 predictive text input mode lets you
enter words easily with a minimum number of
key presses. As you press each key, the
phone begins to display the characters that it
thinks you are typing based on the built-in
dictionary.
You can also add new words in the dictionary.
As new words are added, the word changes
to reflect the most likely candidate from the
dictionary. You can turn the T9 mode on or
off, and change the T9 language by holding
down the ( ) key.
1. When you are in the T9 predictive text
input mode, start entering a word by
pressing keys to . Press one
key per letter.
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The word changes as letters are typed.
Ignore what’s on the screen until the word
is typed completely.
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If the word is still incorrect after typing
completely, press the down navigation key
once or more to cycle through the other
word options.
Example: Press to
type Good.
Press
[down navigation key] to type Home.
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If the desired word is missing from the word
choice list, add it using the ABC mode.
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You can select the language of the T9
mode. Press the left soft key [Option],
then select T9 languages. Select the
desired language of T9 mode. You can also
turn off the T9 mode by selecting T9 off.
The default setting on the phone is T9
enabled mode.
2. Enter the whole word before editing or
deleting any keystrokes.
3. Complete each word with a space by
pressing the key. To delete letters,
press
erase entire words.
. Press and hold down
b
b
to
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Note
Note
General Functions
v
To exit from the text input mode
without saving your input, press .
The phone goes back to standby mode.
Using the ABC mode
Use the to keys to enter your
text.
1. Press the key labelled with the required
letter:
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Once for the first letter.
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Twice for the second letter.
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And so on.
2. To insert a space, press the key
once. To delete letters, press the
Press and hold down the
b
the whole display.
b
key.
key to clear
v
Refer to the table below for more
information on the characters available
using the alphanumeric keys.
Characters in the order display
Key
Upper Case Lower Case
. , / ? ! - : ' " 1 . , / ? ! - : ' " 1
A B C 2 a b c 2
D E F 3 d e f 3
G H I 4 g h i 4
J K L 5 j k l 5
M N O 6 m n o 6
P Q R S 7 p q r s 7
T U V 8 t u v 8
W X Y Z 9 w x y z 9
Space 0 Space 0
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General Functions
General Functions
Using the 123 (Number) mode
The 123 mode enables you to enter
numbers in a text message (a telephone
number, for example).
Press the keys corresponding to the required
digits before manually switching back to the
appropriate text entry mode. You can quickly
switch from letters to numbers by pressing
and holding down the ( ) key.
Using the Symbol Mode
Using the Symbol Mode The Symbol Mode
enables you to enter various symbols or
special characters.
To enter a symbol, press the key. Use
the navigation keys to scroll through the
symbols and press the corresponding key
and then press the [OK] key.
Contacts
You can store phone numbers and their
corresponding names in the memory of your
SIM card.
In addition, you can store up to 1000
numbers and names in the phone memory.
The SIM card and phone are both used in the
same way in the Contacts menu.
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In-call menu
Your phone provides a number of control
In-call menu
functions that you can use during a call. To
access these functions during a call, initially
press the MP3 key to unlock the touch
screen and then press the left soft key
[Options].
During a call
The menu displayed on the handset screen
during a call is different to the default main
menu displayed when in standby mode, and
the options are described below.
Making a second call
You can get a number you wish to dial from
the phonebook to make a second call. Press
the right soft key selecting Contacts. To
save the dialled number into the phonebook
during a call, press the right soft key then
select Add new.
Answering an incoming call
To answer an incoming call when the handset
is ringing, slide open the phone then press
a
the
warn you of an incoming call while you are
already on a call. A tone sounds in the
earpiece, and the display will show that a
second call is waiting.
This feature, known as Call waiting, is only
available if your network supports it. For
details of how to activate and deactivate it
see Call waiting (Menu 9.6.4)
If Call waiting is activated, you can put the
first call on hold and answer the second, by
pressing or by selecting the left soft key, then
Hold & Answer. You can end the current call
and answer the waiting call by selecting the
Right soft key and then End & Answer.
key. The handset is also able to
Rejecting an incoming call
You can reject an incoming call without
answering by simply pressing the key.
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Switching between two calls
To switch between two calls, press the left
soft key then select Swap.
During a call, you can reject an incoming call
by pressing the Right soft key [Menu] key
and selecting the Conference/Reject or by
pressing the .
Muting the microphone
You can mute the microphone during a call
by pressing the [Options] key then selecting
Mute on. The handset can be unmuted by
selecting Mute off. When the handset is
muted, the caller cannot hear you, but you
can still hear them.
Switching DTMF tones on during
a call
To turn DTMF tones on during a call, press
the left soft key, and then select DTMF on.
DTMF tones can be turned off the same way.
DTMF tones allow your phone to make use of
an automated switchboard.
Multiparty or conference
calls
on hold, both calls having been answered.
Once a multiparty call is set up, calls can be
added, disconnected or separated (that is,
removed from the multiparty call but still
connected to you) by the person who set up
the multiparty call. These options are all
available from the In-Call menu. The
maximum callers in a multiparty call are five.
Once started, you are in control of the
multiparty call, and only you can add callers
to the multiparty call.
Making a second call
You can make a second call while currently on
a call. Enter the second number and press the
key. When the second call is
a
connected, the first call is automatically
placed on hold. You can swap between calls
by pressing the left soft key then selecting
Swap.
In-call menu
The multiparty or conference service
provides you with the ability to have a
simultaneous conversation with more than
one caller, if your network operator supports
this feature. A multiparty call can only be set
up when you have one active call and one call
Setting up a conference call
Place one call on hold and while the active call
is on, press the left soft key and then select
the Conference/Join all.
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In-call menu
In-call menu
Putting a conference call on hold
Press the left soft key, then select the
Conference/Hold all.
Activate the conference call on
hold
Press the left soft key, then select the
Conference/Join all.
Adding calls to the conference call
To add a call to an existing conference call,
press the left soft key, then select the
Conference/Join all.
Displaying callers in a conference
call
Taking a private call during a
conference call
To have a private call with one caller from a
conference call, display the number of the
caller you wish to talk to on the screen, then
press the left soft key. Select the
Conference/Private to put all the other
callers on hold.
Ending a conference call
The currently displayed caller from a
conference call can be disconnected by
pressing the key. To end a conference
call, press the left soft key, then select the
Conference/End multiparty.
After pressing the left soft key, selecting all
will end all the active and onhold calls.
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To scroll through the numbers of the callers
who make up a conference call on the
handset screen, use the up/down navigation
keys.
Menu Tree
The following illustration shows the available menu structure and indicates the:
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Number assigned to each menu option.
1.
Profiles
3. Tools 5. Messages
Menu Tree
1.X.1 Activate
1.X.2 Personalise
1.X.3 Rename
2.
1 Missed calls
2.
2 Received calls
2.
3 Dialled calls
2.
4 All calls
2.
5 Delete recent calls
2.
6 Call charges
3.1 Favourites
3.2 Alarm clock
3.3Calculator
3.4 Unit converter
3.5 World time
3.6 SIM-Menu
4. Organiser2. Call register
4.1 Contacts
4.2 Calendar
4.3 Memo
5.1 New message
5.2 Inbox
5.3 Mailbox
5.4 Drafts
5.5 Outbox
5.6 Listen to voice mail
5.7 Info message
5.8 Templates
5.9 Settings
2.
7 GPRS information
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Menu Tree
Menu Tree
6. Multimedia 8. My stuff 9. Settings
6.1 Camera
6.2 Video camera
6.3 Voice recorder
6.4 MP3
6.5 Photo album
6.6 Video album
6.7 Settings
7. Browser
7.
1 Home
7.
2 Bookmarks
7.
3 Go to URL
7.
4 Settings
8.1 Games & apps
8.2 Videos
8.3 Photos
8.4 Music
8.5 Text
8.6 Images
8.7 Sounds
8.8 Others
9.1 Date & time
9.2 Display
9.3 Power saving
9.4 Language
9.5 Connectivity
9.6 Calling
9.7 Security
9.8 Memory status
9.9 Reset settings
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Profiles
In Profiles, you can adjust and customise the
phone tones for different events,
environments, or caller groups.
There are five preset profiles: General,
Silent, Vibrate only, Loud and Headset.
Each profile can be personalised. Press the
left soft key [Menu] and select Profiles using
up/down navigation keys.
Activate
(Menu 1.X.1)
1. A list of profiles is displayed.
2. In the Profiles list, scroll to the profile you
want to activate and press the left soft key
d
OK key.
3. Then, select Activate.
Personalise
(Menu 1.X.2)
Scroll to the desired profile in the Profile list.
d
After pressing the left soft key
or the
OK key, select Personalise. The profile
setting option opens. Set the option as
required.
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Call alert type: Set the alert type for
incoming calls.
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Ring tone: Select the desired ring tone
from the list.
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Ring volume: Set the volume of the ringing
tone.
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Message alert type: Set the alert type for
messages.
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Message tone: Select the alert tone for
messages.
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Keypad tone: Select the desired keypad
tone.
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Keypad volume: Set the volume of keypad
tone.
]
Slide tone: Allows you to set the slide
tone.
]
Effect sound volume: Set the volume of
effect sound.
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Power on/off volume: Set the volume of
the ringing tone when switching the phone
on/off.
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Auto answer: This function will be
activated only when your phone is
connected to the handsfree kit.
• Off: The phone will not answer
automatically.
Profiles
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Profiles
• After 5 secs: After 5 seconds, the phone
Profiles
will answer automatically.
• After 10 secs: After 10 seconds, the
phone will answer automatically.
Rename
You can rename a profile and give it any name
you choose to.
Note
v
Vibrate only, Silent
cannot be renamed.
1. To change the name of a profile, scroll to
the profile in the profile list and after
pressing the left soft key
key, select Rename.
2. Key in the desired name and press the OK
key or the left soft key
(Menu 1.X.3)
and
Headset
d
d
[OK].
profiles
or the OK
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Call register
You can check the record of missed, received,
and dialled calls only if the network supports
the Calling Line Identification (CLI) within the
service area.
The number and name (if available) are
displayed together with the date and time at
which the call was made. You can also view call
times.
Missed calls
This option lets you view the last 10
unanswered calls. You can also:
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View the number if available and call it, or
save it in the Address Book
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Enter a new name for the number and save
both in the Address Book
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Send a message to this number
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Delete the call from the list
Menu 2.1
Received calls
This option lets you view the last 10 incoming
calls. You can also:
]
View the number if available and call it or
save it in the Address Book
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Enter new name for the number and save
both in the Address Book
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Send a message to this number
]
Delete the call from the list
Dialled calls
This option lets you view the last 20 outgoing
calls (called or attempted).
You can also:
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View the number if available and call it or
save it in the Address Book
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Enter new name for the number and save
both in the Address Book
Menu 2.2
Menu 2.3
Call register
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Send a message to this number
]
Delete the call from the list
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Call register
Call register
All calls
You can view all lists of outgoing or incoming
calls.
Menu 2.4
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Received calls: Length of the incoming
calls.
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Dialled calls: Length of the outgoing calls.
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Reset all: Allows you to reset the timers of
all calls by pressing the left soft key
[Yes].
d
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Delete recent calls
Allows you to delete Missed calls and
Received calls lists. You can delete Dialled
calls and All calls lists at one time.
Call charges
Call duration
Allows you to view the duration of your
incoming and outgoing calls. You can also
reset the call times.
The following timers are available:
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Last call: Length of the last call.
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All calls: Total length of all calls made and
incoming calls since the timer was last
reset.
(Menu 2.6.1)
Menu 2.5
Menu 2.6
Call costs
Allows you to check the cost of your last call,
all calls, remaining and reset the cost. To
reset the cost, you need to know your PIN2
code.
Settings
(Menu 2.6.2)
(Menu 2.6.3)
(SIM Dependent)
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Set tariff: You can set the currency type
and the unit price. Contact your service
providers to obtain charging unit prices.
To select the currency or unit in this menu,
you need the PIN2 code.
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Set credit: This network service allows you
to limit the cost of your calls by selected
charging units. If you select Read, the
number of remaining unit is shown. If you
select Change, you can change your
change limit.
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Auto display: This network service allows
you to automatically see the cost of your
last calls. If set to On, you can see the last
cost when the call is released.
Call register
GPRS information
You can check the amount of data
transferred over the network through the
GPRS information option. In addition, you
can also view how much time you are online.
Call duration
You can check the duration of Last call and
All calls. You can also reset the call timers.
Data volume
You can check The Sent, Received or All
data volumes and Reset all.
(Menu 2.7.1)
(Menu 2.7.2)
Menu 2.7
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