LG RD6250 User Manual

Important Safety Precautions

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.

Unplug the power cord and charger during lightning storms to avoid electric shock or fire.

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.

Do not use a hand-held phone while driving.

Do not use the phone in areas where its use is prohibited. (For example: aircraft).

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

Never store your phone in temperatures less than -15°C or greater than 50°C.

Caution

Violation of the instructions may cause serious injury or death.

Read these simple guidelines. Breaking the rules may be dangerous or illegal. Further detailed information is given in this user guide.

Important Safety Precautions

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.

Do not drop, strike, or shake your phone severely. Such actions may harm the internal circuit boards of the phone.

Do not use your phone in high explosive areas as the phone may generate sparks.

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.

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.

Do not handle the phone with wet hands while it is being charged. It may cause an electric shock or seriously damage your phone.

Do not disassemble the phone.

Do not place or answer calls while charging the phone as it may short-circuit the phone and/or cause electric shock or fire.

Only use the batteries, antennas, and chargers provided and approved by LG. The warranty will not be applied to products provided by other suppliers.

Only authorized personnel should service the phone and its accessories. Faulty installation or service may result in accidents and consequently invalidate the warranty.

Do not hold or let the antenna come in contact with your body during a call.

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.

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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

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

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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Introduction

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

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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CCAAUUTTIIOONN

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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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.

Cautions

Only use the batteries and chargers provided or approved by LG. The warranty will not be applied to products provided by other suppliers.

Using the phone in proximity to receiving equipment (i.e., TV or radio) may cause interference in this phone.

Keep your phone in a safe place when not in use.

Only authorized personnel should service the phone and its accessories. Faulty installation or service may result in accidents and consequently invalidate the warranty.

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.

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.

Do not use the cellular phone in areas where its use is prohibited. (For example : aircrafts).

Do not expose the cellular phone to high temperature or high humidity conditions.

Do not expose your cellular phone to water. If this happens, turn it off immediately and remove the battery. If the phone does not work, bring it to an LG Authorized Service Center.

Avoid shock or impact on the cellular phone.

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Phone Components

The following shows key components of your mobile phone.

Earpiece

Headset Jack

LCD Screen

microSD(T-Flash) memory

card slot

Soft Key1

OK / Speaker Mode ON~OFF /

Up / Down / Left / Right Key

(Message / Voice Dialling /

Mobile World / Profiles)

CALL Key

Clear / My Menu /

Torch ON~OFF

Vibrate Mode Key

Soft Key2

Side Key

END / PWR Key Camera Key

Side Key

FM / MP3 Key

Data / Charger Port

Alphanumeric Keypad

International Call Prefix Key Key Guard Key

Microphone

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Camera Lens

Flash Light

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Soft Keys

(the names of the functions of these keys appear at the bottom of the screen)

CALL Key

END / PWR Key

LCD Screen

Displays messages & indicator icons

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.

Allows user to place or answer calls.

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).

To make an international call, press

key for 2 or 3 seconds. + means

international calling code.

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.

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.

OK / Speaker

Mode ON~OFF

Key /

Up / Down /

Left / Right

Alphanumeric Keypad

Clear / My Menu / Torch ON~OFF

Key Guard Key

Camera Key

Press once to activate MP3 player and press long to activate FM radio.

Side FM/MP3 key

International Call Prefix Key

Vibrate Mode Key

Adjust volume of MP3 / FM radio.

Side volume key

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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.

Indicates that a Text Message or E-mail Message has been received.

In Vibrate mode.

Indicates key guard is enabled.

In Alarm mode.

In use. A call is in progress. *No icon indicates the phone is in standby mode.

Indicates speaker mode is on.

Indicates battery charge level. When fully charged, battery icon indicates charging by twinkling.

SMS on Call Reject. (Only shown on incoming mode)

Indicates voice answering machine is activated.

Indicates voice mail has been received or there are recorded voice messages.

In Silent mode.

Bluetooth headset or handsfree is connected.

DUN Active is enable.

Bluetooth Visibility is on Indicates a microSD memory card is present.

Bluetooth is on.

Indicates there is MMS.

Indicates there are SMS and MMS

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Menu Tree

Press Soft Key 1 Menu. Press to scroll.

Names

Messages Call History

1. Add Name

2. Find

3. Groups

4. Speed Dial

5. Copy & Move

6. Erase Names

7. My Profile

8. Memory Info

9. Help

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

Profiles

1. Vibrate Only

2. Silent

3. General

4. Outdoor

5. Headset

6. Carkit

7. Help

Press Soft Key 1 Menu. Press to scroll.

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

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

1. Camera

2. FM Radio

3. MP3

4. My Stuff

Organ.&Tools Multimedia Settings

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Using the Battery and Charger

Charge the battery fully before the initial use of the phone. The phone comes with a rechargeable battery. Keep the battery charged while not in use in order to maximize talk and standby time when using the phone.

Installing and Removing the Battery

To install, 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.

To remove, push the back cover down. Push the tab with one hand and lift the top of the battery to separate.

Charging the Battery

To use the AC adapter charger provided with your phone :

1. Plug the AC adapter into the electrical outlet.

2. Insert the round end of the adapter into the AC adapter jack on the bottom of the phone. (Make sure the battery is installed.)

As the phone charges, the battery icon continually 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.

Groove

Slot

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.

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.

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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.

NNoo ttee

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.

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.

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.

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.

To enable the function :

1) Press the key for 2 seconds.

To disable the function :

1) Press the key for 2 seconds.

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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.

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

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.

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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.

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.

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Entering and Editing Information

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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Key Mapping For Hindi Entry

In Hindi there are 13 vowels, 44 consonants, 15 matras

The Keys are mapped as follows :

Characters in magenta are available only in Multitap mode.

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Entering and Editing Information

Key Hindi Entry

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 "

HHkkkkjjrrhh;;

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;;

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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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.

11.. NNaammeess

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.

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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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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 Ye s.

Copy : Copy the source file. Move : Delete the source file.

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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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22.. MMeessssaaggeess

Text message, page, E-mail and Voice Mailbox become available as soon as the power is on. You can access the above types of messages using the Message Key . In addition, you can make a call to the call back number by pressing during a message check.

The phone can store up to 31 messages (1 voice message : 30 text messages) with 160 byte per message. Every letter in Hindi is taken as 3 characters (However, ksha, tra, gya accounts for 9 characters each.) So, an SMS message in Hindi can have up to 46 characters only.

Users may read and edit messages, saved in the Outbox during transmission and send them. However you should check whether your service provider provides the above features.

Phone can store SMS messages each in Inbox(30), Outbox(15 Sent / 15 Unsent), Archive(30), Drafts(30) and Templates(10 fixed / 20 editable). OR Total 120 messages and 1 Voice Mail. SMS supports 160 characters(160 in English / about 46 in Hindi). E-Mail subject supports 20 and message

supports 140 characters. E-Mail is consist of subject + E-Mail address + E-Mail message. E-Mail subject supports up to 20 and E-Mail address supports up to 50. So, message characters is calculated by 160 - subject character - E-Mail address character.

MMS (Multimedia Message Service)

The phone can store up to 30 MMS / 50 notifications in MMS Inbox, total 50 (Sent / Unsent) in MMS Outbox and 20 in MMS Drafts. 11 fixed / 4 editable Templates available for fast MMS writing. LG-RD6250 MMS supports up to 1000 characters in English / 333 characters in Hindi. 1 Picture and 1 Sound / 1 Movie can be attached in each MMS up to 300 kbytes size. The information that is stored in the message is determined by phone mode and service capability. You can check types of messages by pressing the Message( ) key .

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