LG Electronics USA KG290 PCS GSM Phone with Bluetooth User Manual KG290 Safety 070521
LG Electronics USA PCS GSM Phone with Bluetooth KG290 Safety 070521
Users Manual
KG290 USER GUIDE
ENGLISH
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This document is the user guide for the LG KG290 cellular Phone.
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Copying, modifying and distributing this document without the
consent of LG Electronics are prohibited.
Part 15.21 statement
" Change or Modifications that are not expressly approved by the manufacturer could void
the user's authority to operate the equipment. "
Part 15.105 statement
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a class B digital device,
pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules.
These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a
residential installation.
This equipment generates uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used
in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications.
However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. if this
equipment does cause harmful interference or television reception, which can be determined by
turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or
more of the following measures:
- Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
- Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.
- Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to
which the receiver is connected
- Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.
LIMITED WARRANTY STATEMENT
1. WHAT THIS WARRANTY COVERS:
LG offers you a limited warranty that the enclosed subscriber unit and its enclosed accessories will be
free from defects in material and workmanship, according to the following terms and conditions:
(1) The limited warranty for the product extends for ONE (1) year beginning on the data of purchase
of the product.
(2) The limited warranty extends on to the original purchaser of the product and is not assignable or
transferable to any subsequent purchaser/end user.
(3) This warranty is good only to the original purchaser of the product during the warranty period as
long as it is in the U.S., including Alaska, Hawaii, U.S. Territories and Canada.
(4) The external housing and cosmetic parts shall not be covered under these limited warranty terms.
(5) Upon request from LG, the consumer must provide information to reasonably prove the date of
purchase.
(6) The customer shall bear the cost of shipping the product to the Customer Service Department of
LG. LG shall bear the cost of shipping the product back to the consumer after the completion of
service under this limited warranty.
2. WHAT THIS WARRANTY DOES NOT COVER:
(1) Defects or damages resulting from use of the product in other than its normal and customary
manner.
(2) Defects or damages from abnormal use, abnormal conditions, improper storage, exposure to
moisture or dampness, unauthorized modifications, unauthorized connections, unauthorized repair,
misuse, neglect, abuse, accident, alteration, improper installation, or other acts which are not the
fault of LG, including damage caused by shipping blown fuses spills of food or liquid.
(3) Breakage or damage to antennas unless caused directly by defects in material or workmanship.
(4) That the Customer Service Department at LG was net notified by consumer of the alleged defect
or malfunction of the product during the applicable limited warranty period.
(5) Products which have had the serial number removed or made illegible.
(6) The limited warranty is in lieu of all other warranties, express or implied either in fact or by
operations law, statutory or otherwise, including, but limited to any implied warranty of
marketability or fitness for a particular use.
(7) Damage resulting from use of non-LG approved accessories.
(8) All plastic surfaces and all other externally exposed parts that are scratched or damaged due to
normal customer use.
(9) Products operated outside published maximum ratings.
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(10) Products used or obtained in a rental program.
(11) Consumables (such as fuses).
3. STATE LAW RIGHTS:
No other express warranty is applicable to this product. THE DURATION OF ANY IMPLIED
WARRANTIES, INCLUDING THE IMPLIED WARRANTY OF MARKETABILITY, IS LIMITED
TO THE DURATION OF THE EXPRESS WARRANTY HEREIN. LG INFOCOMM INC. SHALL
NOT BE LIABLE FOR THE LOSS OF THE USE OF THE PRODUCT, INCONVENIENCE, LOSS
OR ANY OTHER DAMAGES, DIRECT OR CONSEQUENTIAL, RISING OUT OF THE USE OF,
OR INABILITY TO USE, THIS PRODUCT OR FOR ANY BREACH OF ANY EXPRESS OR
IMPLIED WARRANTY, INCLUDING THE IMPLIED WARRANTY OF MARKETABILITY
APPLICABLE TO THIS PRODUCT. Some states do not allow the exclusive of imitation of incidental
or consequential damages or limitations on how long an implied warranty lasts; so these limitations or
exclusions may not apply to you. This warranty gives you specific legal rights and you may also have
other rights which vary from state to state.
4. HOW TO GET WARRANTY SERVICE:
To obtain warranty service, please call the following web address:
www.lgeservice.com
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For Your Safety
Important Information
This user 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
to or misuse of the phone. Any changes or modifications not
expressly approved in this user guide could void your warranty
for this equipment.
Before You Start
Safety Instructions
WARNING! To reduce the possibility of electric shock, do not
expose your phone to high humidity areas, such as the
bathroom, swimming pool, etc.
Always store your phone away from heat. Never store your
phone in settings that may expose it to temperatures less than
32°F or greater than 104°F, such as outside during extreme
weather conditions or in your car on a hot day. Exposure to
excessive cold or heat will result in malfunction, damage
and/or catastrophic failure.
Be careful when using your phone near other electronic
devices. RF emissions from your mobile phone may affect
nearby in adequately shielded electronic equipment. You
should consult with manufacturers of any personal medical
devices such as pacemakers and hearing aides to determine if
they are susceptible to interference from your mobile phone.
Turn off your phone in a medical facility or at a gas station.
Never place your phone in a microwave oven as this will
cause the battery to explode.
IMPORTANT! Please read the TIA SAFETY INFORMATION on
page 78 before using your phone.
Safety Information
Read these simple guidelines. Breaking the rules may be
dangerous or illegal. Further detailed information is given in this
user guide.
]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 come into contact
with the battery. There is a risk of this causing a fire.
]Store the battery in a place out of reach of children.
]Be careful that children do not swallow any parts such as
rubber plugs (earphone, connection parts of the phone,
etc.). This could cause asphyxiation or suffocation.
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For Your Safety
]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 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- 4°F or
greater than 122°F.
]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 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.
]An emergency call can be made only within a service area.
For an emergency call, make sure that you are within a
service area and that the phone is turned on.
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For Your Safety
FCC RF Exposure Information
WARNING! Read this information before operating the phone.
In August 1996, the Federal Communications (FCC) of he 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.
CAUTION
Use only the supplied and approved antenna. Use of
unauthorized antennas or modifications could impair call
quality, damage the phone, void your warranty and/or result in
violation of FCC regulations. Do not use the phone with a
damaged antenna. If a damaged antenna comes into contact
with skin, a minor burn may result. Contact your local dealer
for a replacement antenna.
Body-worn Operation
This device was tested for typical body-worn operations with
the back of the phone kept 0.79 inches (2cm) between the
user’s body and the back of the phone. To comply with FCC RF
exposure requirements, a minimum separation distance of 0.79
inches(2cm) must be maintained between the user's body
and the back of the phone. Third-party belt-clips, holsters, and
similar accessories containing metallic components should not
be used. Body-worn accessories that cannot maintain 0.79
inches(2cm) separation distance between the user's body
and the back of the phone, and have not been tested for typical
body-worn operations may not comply with FCC RF exposure
limits and should be avoided.
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For Your Safety
Vehicle Mounted External Antenna
(optional, if available)
A minimum separation distance of 8 inches (20cm) must be
maintained between the user/bystander and the vehicle
mounted external antenna to satisfy FCC RF exposure
requirements. For more information about RF exposure, visit
the FCC website at www.fcc.gov
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
may cause undesired operation.
Cautions for Battery
]Do not disassemble.
]Do not short-circuit.
]Do not expose to high temperature: 60°C (140°F).]
]Do not incinerate.
Battery Disposal
]Please dispose of your battery properly or bring to your
local wireless carrier for recycling.
]Do not dispose in fire or with hazardous or flammable
materials.
Adapter (Charger) Cautions
]Using the wrong battery charger could damage your phone
and void your warranty.
]The adapter or battery charger is intended for indoor use
only.
Do not expose the adapter or battery charger to direct sunlight
or use it in places with high humidity, such as the bathroom.
KG290 Features
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KG290 Features
Display Information
The screen displays several icons. These are described
below.
On-Screen Icons
Icon area
Text and graphic
area
Soft key indicators
Area Description
First line Displays various icons.
Middle lines Display messages, instructions and any
information that you enter, such as
number to be dialled.
Last line Shows the functions currently assigned
to the two soft keys.
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.
Vibrate only menu in profile.
Silent menu in profile.
Outdoor menu in profile.
Menu
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KG290 Features
Note
]The quality of the conversation may change
depending on network coverage. When the signal
strength is below 2 bars, you may experience muting,
call drop and poor audio. Please refer to this signal
as an indicator for your calls. When there are no
bars, that means that there is no network coverage:
in this case, you won’t be able to access the network
for any service (call, messages and so on).
Icon/Indicator Description
Headset menu in profile.
You can divert a call.
Indicates that the phone is accessing
the WAP.
Indicates that you are using GPRS.
Getting Started
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Getting Started
Installing the SIM card
and battery
1. Installing the SIM card.
Your SIM card contains your phone number,
service details and contacts and must be inserted
into your handset.
If your SIM card is removed then your handset
becomes unusable (except for emergency calls) until
a valid one is inserted. Always disconnect the charger
and other accessories from your handset before
inserting and removing your SIM card. Slide the SIM
card into the SIM card holder.
Make sure that the SIM card is properly inserted and
the gold contact area on the card is facing
downwards. To remove the SIM card, press down
lightly and pull it in the reverse direction.
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Getting Started
2. Installing the battery.
Insert the battery aligning the gold contacts on the
battery with the battery terminals (gold contacts) in
the battery compartment. Then push down the top
of the battery until it snaps into place.
3. To remove the battery.
Turn the power off. (If the power is left on, there is a
chance you could lose the stored telephone numbers
and messages.) Press the battery release latches
and open the battery ➋. Then remove the battery.
Charging the Battery
Before connecting the travel adapter to the phone
you must first install 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 left side of the phone until it clicks
into place.
2. Connect the other end of the travel adapter to
the mains socket.
3. The moving bars on the battery icon will stop
after charging is complete.
4. Ensure the battery is fully charged before using
the phone for the first time.
Getting Started
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Getting Started
Note
]
Only use the charger included in the box
.
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Getting Started
Disconnecting the charger
Disconnect the travel adapter from the phone
as shown in the diagram below.
Access codes
You can use the access codes described in this
section to avoid unauthorised use of your phone.
The access codes (except the PUK and PUK2 codes)
can be changed by using the Change codes feature
[Menu 9.1.5].
PIN code (4 to 8 digits)
The PIN (Personal Identification Number) code
protects your SIM card against unauthorised use.
The PIN code is usually supplied with the SIM card.
When the PIN Code Request is set to On, your
phone will request the PIN code every time it is
switched on. When the PIN Code Request is set to
Off, your phone connects to the network directly
without the PIN code.
PIN2 code (4 to 8 digits)
The PIN2 code, supplied with some SIM cards, is
required to access functions such as Fixed Dial
Number. These functions are only available if
supported by your SIM card.
WARNING!
• Unplug the power cord and charger during lightning storms
to avoid electric shock or fire.
• Make sure that no sharp-edged items such as animal teeth
or nails, come into contact with the battery.
This may cause a fire.
CAUTION!
• Do not force the connector as this may damage the phone
and/or the travel adapter.
• If you use the battery pack charger when abroad, use an
attachment plug adaptor for the proper configuration.
• Do not remove your battery or the SIM card while charging.
Getting Started
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Getting Started
PUK code (4 to 8 digits)
The PUK (PIN Unblocking Key) code is required to
unlock a PIN blocked phone. The PUK code may be
supplied with the SIM card. If not, contact your
network operator for the code. If you lose the code,
also contact your network operator.
PUK2 code (4 to 8 digits)
The PUK2 code, supplied with some SIM cards, is
required to unlock a blocked PIN2 code. If you lose
the code, please contact your network operator.
Security code (4 to 8 digits)
The security code prevents unauthorised use of
your phone. The default security code is set to
‘0000’ and the security code is required to delete all
phone entries and to restore the handset to the
factory settings.
General Functions
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General Functions
Making and answering calls
Making a voice call
1. Enter the number including the full area code,
or select the phone number from call logs by
pressing .
]
To delete a digit press .
To delete all digits press and hold .
2. Press to make the call.
3. Press to finish the call, or close the handset.
Making a voice call from Contacts or
close the handset
It is easy to call anyone whose number you have
stored in your Contacts.
1. Press to access the contacts list.
2. Scroll to the contact to make a call.
3. Press to make a voice call.
4. Press to finish the call.
Making international calls
1. Press and hold for the international prefix.
The ‘+’ character prefixes the international access
code.
2. Enter the country code, area code, and the phone
number.
3. Press .
Adjusting the volume
During a call, if you want to adjust the earpiece
volume, use on the left side of the handset.
In idle mode with the phone open, you can adjust
the key volume using .
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 if stored in your Contacts) is displayed.
1. Open the phone and press to answer an
incoming call. If the answer mode is set to Press
any key, any key will answer a call except for .
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General Functions
Note
]
To reject an incoming call, press or the right soft key
twice.
]
If you set Answer mode as Flip open (Menu 9.4.6),
you can answer the call simply by opening the phone.
2. End the call by closing the handset or pressing .
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 close to a window may improve
reception.
Entering text
You can enter alphanumeric characters using the
keypad.
For example, storing names in Contacts, writing a
message, creating a personal greeting or scheduling
events in the calendar all require entering text.
The following text input methods are available with
the handset.
Note
]
You can answer a call while using Contacts or other menu
features.
]
When the compatible headset is connected, you can also
answer a call using the headset key, as well as using the
phone. To reject an incoming call, press .
]
You can mute the ringtone when a call comes in by pressing
and holding the volume down side key.
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.
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
until 123 mode is displayed.
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General Functions
Changing the text input mode
1. When you are in a field that allows characters to
be entered, you will notice the text input mode
indicator in the upper right corner of the LCD
screen.
2. Press to switch between T9Abc, T9abc,
T9ABC, ABC, Abc, abc and 123.
Using the T9 Mode
The T9 predictive text input mode allows you to
enter words easily with a minimum number of key
presses. As you press each key, the handset begins
to display the characters that it thinks you are typing
based on a built-in dictionary. As new letters are
added, the word changes to reflect the most likely
candidate from the dictionary.
1. When you are in the T9 predictive text input
mode, start entering a word by pressing keys
to . Press one key per letter.
]
The word changes as letters are typed.
Ignore what’s on the screen until the word is
typed completely.
]
If the word is still incorrect after typing
completely, press once or more to scroll
through the other word options.
Example
Press to type Good.
Press to get Home.
]
If the desired word is missing from the word
choices list, add it by using the ABC mode.
2. Enter the whole word before editing or deleting
any keystrokes.
3. Complete each word with a space by pressing
.
To delete letters, press . Press and hold down
to erase entire words.
Using the ABC Mode
Use to to enter your text.
1. Press the key labelled with the required letter:
]
Once for the first letter.
]
Twice for the second letter.
]
And so on.
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General Functions
2. To insert a space, press once. To delete
letters, press . Press and hold down to
clear the display.
Refer to the following table for more information on
the characters available using the alphanumeric keys.
Note
]
The characters assigned to the keys and their order of
appearance depends on the language selected using the
option Input method. The table above provides the
characters set for English language.
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.
Using the symbol mode
The symbol mode enables you to enter various
symbols or special characters. To enter a symbol,
Options > Add > Symbol. Use the navigation
and numeric keys to select the desired symbol
and press .
Lower CaseUpper Case
. , / ? ! - : ' " 1. , / ? ! - : ' " 1
a b c 2 à â æ çA B C 2 À Â Æ Ç
d e f 3 é è ê ëD E F 3 É È Ê Ë
g h i 4 î ïG H I 4 Î Ï
j k l 5J K L 5
m n o 6 ñ ô ö œ
M N O 6 Ñ Ô Ö Œ
p q r s 7P Q R S 7
t u v 8 ûT U V 8 Û
w x y z 9 w yW X Y Z 9 W Y
Space 0Space 0
Characters in the order display
Key
ˆ ˆ ˆ ˆ
Overview of Menu Functions
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Overview of Menu Functions
You can launch a menu by pressing in the idle screen. Move to the desired item and press to go into the
sub menu.
From the main menu you can also go into a submenu by directly pressing the corresponding numeric key
as follows. The main menu consists of the following top menus and sub menus.
1.1 Games & Apps
1.2 Java settings
1. Entertainment
2.1 Homepage
2.2 Enter URL
2.3 Bookmarks
2.4 History
2.5 Saved pages
2.6 Browser settings
2.7 Games
2.8 Ringtones
2.9 Pictures
2.0 News
2.* Sport
2. Vodafone Live!
3.1 All calls
3.2 Missed calls
3.3 Dialled calls
3.4 Received calls
3. Calls
4.1 Camera
4.2 Voice recorder
4. Multimedia
5.1 Create new
5.2 Inbox
5.3 Drafts
5.4 Outbox
5.5 Sent
5.6 Media album
5.7 Listen voicemail
5.8 Info messages
5.9 Templates
5.0 Message settings
5. Messaging
6.1 Pictures
6.2 Sounds
6.3 Games & Apps
6.4 Others
6. My Files
7.1 SIMToolkit
7.2 Alarm clock
7.3 Calendar
7.4 Tasks
7.5 Memo
7.6 Calculator
7. 7 C o n v e r t e r
7.8 World clock
7.9 Stopwatch
7. Tools
8.1 Contacts list
8.2 New contact
8.3 Speed dials
8.4 Groups
8.5 Copy all
8.6 Delete all
8.7 Contacts settings
8.8 Information
8. Contacts
9.1 Phone settings
9.2 Sound profiles
9.3 Display settings
9.4 Call settings
9.5 Message settings
9.6 Contacts settings
9.7 Browser settings
9.8 Network settings
9.9 Master reset
9.0 Memory status
9.* Version info
9. Settings
Entertainment
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Entertainment
Games & Apps Menu 1.1
• Games: In this menu, you can manage the Java
applications installed in your phone. You can play
or delete downloaded applications, or set the
connect option. The downloaded applications are
organised in folders.
After selecting a folder, press [Options] and then sub
menus available to several options are displayed.
]Open: You can see the stored games.
]New folder: Create a new slide.
]Delete all: You can delete all.
Java settings Menu 1.2
Activating a profile
1. Move the cursor to the profile which you would
like to activate.
2. Press or select Activate from the Options
menu.
Adding a new profile
1. Select New profile from the Options menu.
2. Press the right soft key [Done] to save any
configuration changes.
You can view, edit or delete~by selecting View, Edit
and Delete from Options menu.
You can also reset all profile information from
Options > Reset all menu.
Java
TM
, is a technology developed by Sun
Microsystems. Similar to the way you would
download the Java Applet using the standard MS
Internet Explorer browsers, Java MIDlet can be
downloaded using a WAP enabled phone.
Depending on the service provider, all Java based
programs such as Java games can be downloaded
and run on a phone. Once downloaded, the Java
program can be viewed in the Games & Apps
menu where you can select, execute, or delete.
The Java program files saved in the phone are in
.JAD or .JAR format.
Vodafone Live!
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Vodafone Live!
Homepage Menu 2.1
You can launch the web browser and access the
homepage of the web service provided by Vodafone.
]You can also directly access Vodafone live! by
pressing the right soft key in idle mode.
Enter URL Menu 2.2
Enter address
You can manually enter a URL address and access the
associated web page.
]To enter a symbol, press to display the Symbol
table.
]To switch input mode, press .
Bookmarks Menu 2.3
You can store frequently accessed or favourite
URLs/Pages. Several preconfigured URLs are stored
as bookmarks.
Adding a new bookmark
1. Select New Bookmark from the Options menu.
2. Enter the title and associated URL information.
3. Press the left soft key [OK] to save.
Connecting to a desired bookmark
Press or select Connect from the Options menu.
Adding a new folder
1. Select New folder from the Options menu.
2. Enter the title.
3. Press the left key [OK] to save.
History Menu 2.4
Shows the list of web page's titles accessed recently.
You can access the web page easily.
Saved pages Menu 2.5
The phone can save the page on display as an offline
file. Up to 20 pages can be saved.
Vodafone Live!
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Vodafone Live!
Browser settings Menu 2.6
You can change the settings for browser display,
security, and certificates.
Network profiles (Menu 2.6.1)
Select the appropriate profile by pressing . This
will activate the profile to initiate the browser launch.
Cache (Menu 2.6.2)
Enabling Cache allows you to store accessed pages
to your phone. Once a page has been stored in the
cache it will greatly enhance the page loading speed
on subsequent browsing of the same page.
Cookies (Menu 2.6.3)
Enabling Cookies allows you to store cookies sent
from the server. Disabling this function will prevent
cookies from being stored on your phone.
Security Certificates (Menu 2.6.4)
If stored, a list of root/ca certificates required for
WTLS/TLS can be found here. Certificates can be
viewed from the list.
Show image (Menu 2.6.5)
Allows you to enable or disable the image display
during browsing.
Connects to the Vodafone download site.
Games Menu 2.7
Ringtones Menu 2.8
Pictures Menu 2.9
News Menu 2.0
Sport Menu 2.*
Note
Enabling this function will delay displaying images until the
completion of transmission. Disabling this function will prevent
the browser from downloading images from the server, thus
allowing faster transmission.
Note
These funtions are shown only when supported by the service
provider. Additional charges may be incurred when
downloading. Contact your serveice provider for further
information.
Calls
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Calls
You can check the record of missed, received, and
dialled calls only if the network supports 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.
All calls Menu 3.1
Allows you to view the missed, received, and dialled
call records. You can make a call or send a message
to the number you have selected from the records.
You can also save the number in the Contacts.
Missed calls Menu 3.2
Allows you to view missed call records, make a call,
send a message and save the number in Contacts.
Dialled calls Menu 3.3
Allows you to view dialled call records, make a call,
send a message and save the number in Contacts.
Received calls Menu 3.4
Allows you to view received call records, make a call,
send a message and save the number in Contacts.
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Multimedia
Camera Menu 4.1
Press the Menu key and select Camera using the
navigation keys. Or you can directly open the camera
module by a press of the Camera key in standby
mode. The camera module opens and you’ll see the
view to be captured.
1. Press the left soft key to access
Menu
and set the
desired environment as follows.
]
Move between the options menus with / .
]
Select the desired value with / and confirm
the selection with the left soft key or .
preview option
menu bar
Resolution
640x480, 320x240, 160x120
Normal, Fine, Super fine
You can delay the camera shutter time.
off, 3Secs, 5Secs, 10 Secs
“ ” is shown when the timer is activated.
You can view Full image or Full screen.
One, Three, Six(Note: Available multishot
depends on the size.)
off, Sepia, Mono, Negative
You can adjust the tone of the background
photo according to the weather.
Auto, Daylight, Incandescent, Cloudy,
Fluorescent
Select the desired shutter sound.
Select the reset setting or not
Quality
Timer
View mode
Multishot
Effect
White
balance
Sutter tone
Reset
setting
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2. After finishing all the settings, press the right soft
key [Close].
3. Focus the camera on what you want to take and
press .
4. Press to save the picture. It is saved in the
Pictures folder of My Files.
Voice recorder Menu 4.2
In this feature you can record over 10 voice memos,
up to a maximum of 60 seconds each.
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Messaging
Create new Menu 5.1
Text message (Menu 5.1.1)
You can write and edit text messages up to 10 pages.
1. Enter the Te x t menu by pressing [OK].
2. To make text input easier, use T9. For details, refer
to page 21 through 24 (Entering text).
3. Press [Options > Add] to attach the following ;
Add
]Symbol: You can add special characters.
]Image: You can insert the Default graphics or
graphics in My pictures that are available for short
messages.
]Sound: You can insert sounds that are available for
short messages.
]Text templates: You can use Text templates
already set in the phone.
]Contact: You can add phone numbers or e-mail
addresses in the address book.
]My business card: You can add your Business card
to the message.
5. After you have completed the message, to select
the required option, press the left soft key
[Options].
Options
]Send to: Sends text messages.
1. Enter numbers of recipient. Also, you can select
Options and choose from Contacts, or Recent
messages to send a text message.
2. Press key to add more recipients.
3. Once the numbers have been entered, press the
left soft key to send the message. All messages
will automatically be saved in the outbox folder,
even after a sending failure.
All messages will automatically be saved in the
outbox folder, even after a sending failure.
]Save to drafts: Stores messages in the Drafts
folder.
]Input method: Select the desired language for T9
input mode.
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]Text entry: You can choose languages and also
deactivate the T9 input mode my selecting 'T9
off'. You can add to dictionary.
]Clear text: You can delete all of the words written.
]Exit: If you press Exit whilst writing a message, you
will be taken back to the message menu. Also the
written message will not have been saved.
Note
]
This phone supports EMS release 5, so is available to
send colour pictures, sounds, text styles, etc.. If the
other parties handsets do not support such options, the
pictures, sounds or texts sent may not be displayed
correctly on their phones.
Multimedia message (Menu 5.1.2)
A multimedia message can contain text, image,
and/or sound clip.
1. Enter the Multimedia menu by pressing [OK].
2. To make text input easier, use T9.
3. Press Options menu to Add picture, sound,
symbol, text template, Contact, My business
card. Maxium available file size, that can be
inserted to MMS-message, is 100kb.
4. After you have completed the message, to select
the required option, press the left soft
key[Options].
Options
]Send to: You can send multimedia messages to
multiple recipients, as well as save it to send al a
later time.
]Add picture: You can add the saved pictures or
new pictures.
]Add sound: You can add the saved sounds or new
sounds.
]Add others: You can add the Symbol, Text
template, Contact, My business card or New slide.
]Input method: Select the desired language for T9
input mode.
]Preview: You can preview multimedia message you
have created.
]Save: You can save multimedia messages To drafts
or As template.
]Text entry: You can choose languages and also
deactivate the T9 input mode my selecting 'T9
off'. You can add to dictionary.
]Others: You can set a timer for slide text or edit
subject.
]Exit: Will take you back to the Message menu.
Inbox Menu 5.2
You will be alerted when you have received messages.
They will be stored in the Inbox.
In the Inbox, you can identify each message by their
icons. For detail, see the icon directive.
]
Icon directive
If the phone shows ‘No space for SIM message’, you
only have to delete the SIM messages from the Inbox.
If the phone displays ‘No space for message’, you will
then need to delete messages, media or applications
to free up space.
Note
]
SSIIMM mmeessssaaggee::SIM message means the message is
exceptionally stored in the SIM card.
When you are notified that you have received a
multimedia message, you have to wait for the
message to be downloaded before you can view it.
For notification setting, see (Menu 5.0.2.7) for
detail.
To read a message, select one of the messages by
pressing .
]View: You can view the selected message.
]Reply With: You can reply to the sender.
]Reply all (applicable to Multimedia message
only): You can replay multimedia messages.
]Delete: You can delete the current message.
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Messaging
Icon Description
Multimedia message
Read Multimedia message
Short message
Read Short message
Notified multimedia message
Read notified multimedia message
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]Retrive (In the case of notification message):
If Multimedia message is set to Auto download off,
you can get only Notification. To receive a
message, you need to select [Receive].
]Forward: You can forward the selected message to
another party.
]Make call: You can call the sender back.
]Save number: You can save the message's number.
]Information: You can view information about
received messages; Sender's address, Subject (only
for Multimedia message), Message date & time,
Message type, Message size.
]Delete more: Deletes multiple or all the messages
from inbox folder.
Drafts Menu 5.3
You can view the messages saved as a draft. The draft
messages are listed with the date and time when they
were saved. Scroll through the list using up/down
navigation keys.
Each draft has the following options. Press
[Options].
]View: You can view the selected message.
]Edit: You can edit the selected message.
]Delete: Deletes the selected message from the
drafts folder.
]Information: You can view the information of
selected message: subject (only for multimedia
message), the date and time when saved, message
type and size, the priority (only for multimedia
message).
]Delete more: Deletes multiple or all the messages
from drafts folder.
Outbox Menu 5.4
The Outbox is a temporary storage place for
messages waiting to be sent. Failed messages are also
placed in the Outbox.
]View: You can view the message.
]Delete: You can delete the message.
]Resend: You can resend the message.
]Edit: You can edit the message.
]Information: You can check the information of
each message.
]Delete more
- Multi delete: Deletes selected drafts at one time.
- Delete all: You can delete all the messages in the
outbox.
Sent Menu 5.5
Shows the messages you sent (Message).
[Options]
]View: Opens the selected message.
]Delete: Deletes the current message.
]Forward: Forwards the selected message.
]Information: Brief information on the message.
]Delete more: Deletes multiple or all the messages
from sent folder.
Media album Menu 5.6
(Note: This service is not available in all countries.
Please contact your service provider for further
information.)
Accessses the remote media album.
Listen voicemail Menu 5.7
This menu provides you with a quick way of accessing
your voice mailbox (if provided by your network).
Before using this feature, you must enter the voice
mail number obtained from your network operator.
When a new voice message is received, the
symbol will be displayed on the screen. A long press
of the key will take you directly into your
voicemail. Please check with your service operator for
details of their service in order to configure the
handset correctly.
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Messaging
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Messaging
Info messages Menu 5.8
(Dependent to network and
subscription)
Info service messages are text messages delivered by
the network to your handset. They provide general
information such as weather reports, traffic news,
taxis, pharmacies, and stock prices. When you receive
an info service message, you will see a popup
message show you that or the info service message is
directly displayed. To view the message again follow
the sequence shown below;
Read (Menu 5.8.1)
1. When you have received an info service message
and select Read to view the message, it will be
displayed on the screen. You can read another
message by scrolling , or [OK].
2. The message will be shown until another message
is selected.
Templates Menu 5.9
Text (Menu 5.9.1)
You can add, edit, and delete frequently used useful
phrases using the left soft key [Options].
The followings are pre-defined text templates.
• Please call me back.
• I’m late. I will be there at
• Where are you now?
• I am on the way.
• Top urgent. Please contact.
• I love you.
The following options are available.
]View: Select this to view the selected template.
]Edit: Use this to edit the selected template.
Note
Depending on your service provider, useful phrases are saved
as a default.
]Send via
- Text message: Use this to send the selected
template message by SMS.
- Multimedia message: Use this to send the
selected template message by MMS.
]Delete: Deletes the selected template from the
text template list.
]New template: Use this to create a new template.
]Delete all: Deletes all templates.
Multimedia (Menu 5.9.2)
After you have saved a new template, you can use the
following options.
]View: You can see multimedia templates.
]Edit: You can edit multimedia templates.
]Send: You can write and send multimedia
messages.
]Delete: You can delete multimedia templates.
]Create template: Allows you to add new
multimedia templates.
]Delete all: Allows you to delete all multimedia
messages.
Message settings Menu 5.0
Text message (Menu 5.0.1)
]Message centre number: Saves or changes the
number of your SMS centre when sending text
messages. You must obtain this number from your
service provider.
]Delivery report: If you set to Yes, you can check
whether your message is sent successfully.
]Validity period: This network service allows you to
set how long your text messages will be stored at
the message centre.
]Reply charging: When a message is sent, it allows
the recipients to reply and charge the cost of the
reply to your telephone bill.
]Message types:
Text, Voice, Fax, Natl. paging, X.400, Email,
ERMES
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Messaging
Usually, the type of message is set to Text. You can
convert your text into alternative formats. Contact
your service provider for the availability of this
function.
Multimedia message (Menu 5.0.2)
]Subject: You can enter multimedia messages
subject when this menu is on.
]Slide duration: You can set the duration of slides
by the second.
]Priority: You can set the priority of the message
you choose.
]Validity period: This network service allows you to
set how long your text messages will be stored at
the message centre.
]Delivery report: If it is set to Yes in this menu,
you can check whether your message is sent
successfully.
]Read report: You can check if your message is
read by the recipient. This feature is dependent on
the network.
]Auto download: If you select On, you will receive
multimedia messages automatically. If you select
Off, you will receive only a notification message in
the inbox and then you can check this notification.
If you select Home network only, you will receive
multimedia messages only when you are registered
to your home network (not roaming).
]Network profiles: If you select the multimedia
message server, you can set the URL for the
multimedia message server.
]Permitted message type
Personal: Personal message.
Advertisements: Commercial message.
Information: Necessary information.
Voicemail number (Menu 5.0.3)
You can receive voicemail if your network service
provider supports this feature. When a new voicemail
is received, a symbol will be displayed on the screen.
Please check with your network service provider for
details of their service in order to configure the
phone accordingly.
Push message (Menu 5.0.4)
You can set the option whether you will receive the
message or not.
Info message (Menu 5.0.5)
]Receive
- Ye s : If you select this menu, your phone will
receive Info service messages.
- No: If you select this menu, your phone will not
receive Info service messages any more.
]Alert
- Ye s : Your phone will beep when you have received
Info service messages.
- No: Your phone will not beep even though you
have received info service messages.
]Topics
- View list: You can see Info service message
numbers which you have added. If you press
[Options], you can edit and delete info message
categories which you have added.
- Active list: You can select info service message
numbers in the active list. if you activate an info
service number, you can receive messages sent
from the number.
]Languages
- You can select the language you want by pressing
[ ]. Then, the info service message will be
shown in the language that you have selected.
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My Files
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My Files
Pictures Menu 6.1
The Pictures folder consists of embedded links
for downloading pictures through the Internet and
Default images.
Pictures taken using the camera are stored in the
Pictures folder and you can create new folders to
manage them.
When a download link is selected, the following
options will be displayed by pressing the left soft key
[Options].
]
Connect: You can connect the Internet.
]
View: You can view the picture.
]
Set as: You can set as wallpaper or contact image.
]
File info: You can view the file information.
]
Slide show: You can view slide show.
]
New folder: You can create a new folder within the
folder currently selected.
]
Delete more:
- Multi delete: Deletes the selected image.
- Delete all: Deletes all images.
]
Sort by: You can sort the files by date,type or
name.
Sounds Menu 6.2
Here you can manage, send or set sounds as
ringtones.
When a download link is selected, the following
options will be displayed by pressing the left soft key
[Options].
]
Connect: You can connect the Internet.
]
Play: You can play the sound.
]
Set as: You can set as ringtone or contact ring.
]
File info: You can view the file information.
]
New folder: You can create a new folder within the
folder currently selected.
]
Delete more:
- Multi delete: Deletes the selected image.
- Delete all: Deletes all images.
]
Sort by: You can sort the files by date,type or
name.
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Games & Apps Menu 6.3
You can easily download games and other
applications in this menu. It has two folders, Games
and Applications, as default. Each folder has an
embedded link for downloading games or
applications. Please note that additional cost may be
incurred when using online services.
Others Menu 6.4
Any type of file can be stored here. This folder is
mainly used for transporting files from one PC to
another.
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Tools
SIMToolkit (depend on SIM)
Menu 7.1
Alarm clock Menu 7.2
If you set the alarm, the appears on the indicator
bar. The specified alarm sounds at the scheduled
time. Press right soft key [Quit] to stop the alarm,
and the alarm is released. Press the left soft key
[Snooze]. The alarm sound stops and resumes after
the selected Snooze duration. You can configure up
to 5 alarms.
1. Select your desired alarm to configure in the alarm
list. If there is no alarm, press the right soft key
[New] to add a new alarm.
2. Set/Cancel alarm: Set or cancel the alarm using
the options for specifying whether the alarm is on
or by choosing the alarm time.
3. Input alarm time: Input your desired alarm time
by specifying Hour and Minute. Choose either
‘AM’ or ‘PM’ which is visible if 12 hour format is
specified for the phone.
4. Select repeat mode: Select the desired repeat
mode using / or select the desired one from
the list by pressing .
5. Select Alarm Tone: Select the alarm tone to ring
at the alarm time opening the list by pressing the
left soft key [Options] > Sounds
6. Title: Input alarm name.
7. When you have finished setting the alarm, press
the left soft key [Save].
Calendar Menu 7.3
You can refer to your schedule by months. The
cursor is on the current date, and the registered date
is marked.
The schedule saved for the date where the cursor is
located is represented by an icon. Pressing the
shortcut key moves to the previous year and
pressing move to the next year. Pressing
moves to the previous month, and moves to the
next month. You can move the date using the /
//.
Note
]
The alarm will go off even when the phone is switched off.
You can enter a schedule or memo in the scheduler
by pressing the left soft key [Options].
]View: Shows the schedule note or memo for the
chosen day. Press the left soft key [Options] to
edit or delete the note you selected.
]New schedule: Select this to enter a new schedule
or memo. After a schedule note is entered on a
date, the date is shown in a different colour
and appears on the right bottom of the
screen. This function reminds you of your
schedule. And the phone will sound an alarm tone
if you set the phone to do so.
]Scheduler tone: Adjust the Scheduler tone.
]All schedules: Shows all the notes that are entered
in the phone. Use the up/down navigation keys to
browse through the note lists.
]Go to date: Shows schedule of the date you put.
]Delete more
- Delete old: Select this to delete the expired
schedule notes that you have already been
notified of.
- Delete all: Select this to delete all the schedule
notes and memos.
Tasks Menu 7.4
You can view, edit and add tasks to do. Tasks are
displayed in time order. Tasks that have been
completed or not completed are displayed in
different ways.
Options
]View: To view detailed task contents, locate the
cursor on the desired item in the Tasks list, and
then press .
]New task: To input the date, description and
priority for the task and input the status. When
you have finished entering the data, press the left
soft key [Save] key to save the new task.
]Status: You can view the status of task selected.
]Delete: You can delete the task.
You can display the tasks in progress or completed.
]Edit: You can edit a task using the left
key[Otions].
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Tools
]Calendar: You can view tasks of the day selected.
]Delete more: You can select Multiple or All
complete tasks to delete. And you can delete old
tasks or all.
Memo Menu 7.5
Using the memo management function, you can view
and manage saved memo contents and add new
memo.
Enter the contents of the memo. You can save the
memo to the list by pressing the [OK] key.
Add memo
To add a new memo, press the right soft key [Add].
Enter the contents of the memo. You can save the
memo to the list by pressing the right soft key
[Done].
Edit and delete memo
Highlight the desired memo and press to view its
contents. You can edit or delete the contents of a
memo using the left soft key [Options]. You can
select Multiple or All memos using the Mark/Unmark
option and then delete a memo.
Calculator Menu 7.6
The calculator module allows you to perform basic
arithmetic functions such as addition, subtraction,
multiplication, and division as well as some scientific
functions.
1. Press the left soft key.
2. Select the appropriate function.
You can enter numbers by using the number keys,
and the operators by using the / / /
direction keys. You can enter a decimal point by
pressing . Whenever you press , characters
are sequentially deleted in reverse order. Whenever
you hold down, all the characters are deleted in
reverse order in one go.
When calculation is complete and the result is
displayed on the screen, pressing a symbol saves the
result into the symbol and continues calculation.
Converter Menu 7.7
Using this menu, users can convert Currency, Area,
Length, Weight, Temperature, Volume and Velocity.
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Tools
Currency (Menu 7.7.1)
1. Select Currency menu.
2. Select the desired unit.
3. Enter the standard unit and view the converted
value.
4. To exit Currency conversion function, press [Back]
key.
Area (Menu 7.7.2)
1. Select Area menu.
2. Select the desired unit.
3. Enter the standard unit and view the converted
value.
4. To exit the Area conversion function, press [Back]
key.
Length (Menu 7.7.3)
1. Select the length menu.
2. Select the desired unit.
3. Enter the standard unit and view your converted
value.
4. To exit the length conversion function,
press the [Back] key.
Weight (Menu 7.7.4)
1. Select the Weight menu.
2. Select the desired unit.
3. Enter the standard unit and view the converted
value.
4. To exit the Weight conversion function,
press the [Back] key.
Temperature (Menu 7.7.5)
1. Select the Temperature menu.
2. Position the cursor on the desired unit by using
the up or down arrow keys.
3. Enter the standard unit and view the converted
value.
4. To exit the Temperature conversion function, press
the [Back] key.
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Volume (Menu 7.7.6)
1. Select the Volume menu.
2. Select the desired unit.
3. Enter the standard unit and view the converted
value.
4. To exit the volume conversion function, press the
[Back] key.
Velocity (Menu 7.7.7)
1. Select the Velocity menu.
2. Select the desired unit.
3. Enter the standard unit and view the converted
value.
4. To exit the Velocity conversion function, press the
[Back] key.
World clock Menu 7.8
The World clock function provides time information
on major cities worldwide.
You can view the time of the desired country or city
by navigating using /.
You can select a desired city as a base using the right
soft key [Home].
Stopwatch Menu 7.9
1. Press [Start] to take time and record the lap time
by pressing [Lap].
2. Press [Stop] to ascertain the record of lap time.
3. Press [Reset] to default condition.
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Contacts
Contacts list Menu 8.1
You can see the contact lists. The search operation is
performed based on a name. You can see all lists of
phone and SIM, only Phone, or only SIM by a set
type of contacts settings menu. You can also perform
some operations by option menu for the selected
phone number; Edit, Make call, Send message, Send
contact, Delete, Add to speed dial, New contact,
Multi delete, and Copy.
New contact Menu 8.2
You can register a new contact address. You can
enter the name, different phone numbers and email
addresses of a new contact. You can also assign the
contact to group, and include a picture and a specific
ringtone. You can see the attached picture and hear
the assigned ringtone when it's incoming call.
Speed dials Menu 8.3
Using this menu you can manage speed dials. Speed
dials are configured between 2-9. You can register
speed dials for a specific contact address up to 4
different numbers, and use some functions like edit,
remove, and send message of option menu.
Groups Menu 8.4
Using this menu you can manage contacts by grouping
the handset stored contacts. There are 7 default
groups you can make: Family, Friends, Colleagues, VIP,
Group1, Group2, Group3. You can perform some
operations by option menu for the selected Group;
View members, Group ringtone, Group icon Add
member, Remove member, Remove all member, Rename,
and Reset all. Especially, you can hear the group
ringtone for the contacts you assign to group and
group ringtone.
Copy all Menu 8.5
You can copy an entry from SIM to phone or from
phone to SIM.
Delete all Menu 8.6
You can delete all of the contact lists on SIM or Phone.
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Contacts settings Menu 8.7
Screen display (Menu 8.7.1)
]Name only: Set the phonebook list by displaying
the name only.
]With number: Set the phonebook list by
displaying the name and number.
]With number and pictures: Set the phonebook
list with the information and picture of contact.
Save new Contacts to (Menu 8.7.2)
If you select SIM or Handset, the phone will store an
entry to the SIM or phone.
View Contacts from (Menu 8.7.3)
The contact viewing source can be defined. If you
select Handset memory, for example, you can only
see contacts from the phonebook in the handset.
Three types of memory locations are supported:
Phone memory, SIM memory, and All (both phone
and SIM memory).
Information Menu 8.8
]Service dial number: Use this function to access a
particular list of services provided by your network
operator (if supported by the SIM card).
]Own number: You can save and check your own
number in SIM card.
]My Business card: This option allows you to
create your own business card featuring Name and
a mobile phone number. You can send a business
card via the Multimedia or Text message also.
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Settings
Phone settings Menu 9.1
Many features of your phone can be customised to
suit your preferences. All of these features are
accessed via the Phone settings menu.
Time & Date (Menu 9.1.1)
Set date
(Menu 9.1.1.1)
1. Select the Date item from the Date & Time list
and then press .
2. Select the date format using /
.
3. Enter Day, Month and Year using the number
keys.
4. Press the left soft key [OK] to set the date with
the specified value.
Date format
(Menu 9.1.1.2)
You can set the date format.
Set time
(Menu 9.1.1.3)
You can enter the current time.
Time format
(Menu 9.1.1.4)
You can set the time format between 24-hour and
12-hour.
Languages (Menu 9.1.2)
Select the display language. You can select
Automatic language option to change display
language to the SIM card supported language.
PIN code request (Menu 9.1.3)
In this menu, you can set the phone to ask for the
PIN code of your SIM card when the phone is
switched on. If this function is activated, you’ll be
requested to enter the PIN code.
1. Select PIN code request in the phone settings
menu, and then press [OK].
2. Set On/Off
.
3. If you want to change the setting, you need to
enter PIN code when you switch on the phone.
4. If you enter the wrong PIN code more than 3
times, the phone will lock out. If the PIN is
blocked, you will need to key in the PUK code.
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5. You can enter your PUK code up to 10 times. If
you enter the wrong PUK code more than 10
times, you can not unlock your phone. You will
need to contact your service provider.
Phone lock (Menu 9.1.4)
You can lock your phone. The following 4 lock
functions are available.
When power on: Locks the handset whenever the
handset is switched on.
When SIM changed: Locks the handset when the
phone's SIM card has been changed.
Off: Deactivates the lock function.
You are requested to enter the security code to
confirm the selection.
]
To unlock the handset, you need to enter the
security code.
Change codes (Menu 9.1.5)
You can change the PIN, PIN2, Security code, the
mobile phone password and the call barring
password.
PIN code
PIN is the abbreviation for Personal Identification
Number, and is used to restrict use by an
unauthorised user.
PIN code change procedure
1. Select ‘PIN code’ from the ‘Change codes’ list and
then press .
2. Enter the current PIN code and press .
3. Enter the new PIN code and press .
4. Enter the new PIN code once again and press .
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If the PIN code is different from that of step 3,
the procedure is restarted from step 3.
5.
When the PIN code is changed properly, a
Changed
message is displayed. If you enter an
incorrect PIN code in step 2, the procedure is
restarted from step 2, and the number of attempts
you have left to enter the number is decreased by 1.
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PIN2 code
PIN2 is the abbreviation for Personal Identification
Number 2, and is used to restrict use by
unauthorised users as with the PIN. The PIN2 code
change procedure is the same as the one for the PIN
code. 3 incorrect PIN2 code entries would invalidate
the PIN2 code. In this case, you have to enter the
PUK2 code in order to use the PIN2 code again. The
maximum number of times you may try to enter the
PUK2 code is 10, like PUK1. 10 incorrect PUK2 code
entries would invalidate the PIN2 code.
Security code
The security code is used to change the mobile
phone password. The maximum number of attempts
to enter the security code is not limited as it is with
PIN and PIN2.
Sound profiles Menu 9.2
In Sound profiles, you can adjust and customise the
phone tones for different events, environments, or
caller groups. There are five preset profiles: Normal,
Silent, Vibrate only, Outdoor and Headset.
Each profile can be personalised(Except Vibrate only,
Silent menu).
Display settings Menu 9.3
This menu allows you to personalise the display options
of the screens and of the menus entire graphic interface.
Wallpaper (Menu 9.3.1)
You can select an image to be displayed on the main
screen.
Backlight timer (Menu 9.3.2)
You can set the backlight duration on the Home
screen and Keypad individually.
Brightness (Menu 9.3.3)
The screen brightness can be adjusted.
Note
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Three incorrect PIN code entries in the PIN code entry
window would invalidate the PIN code. In this case, you
have to enter the PUK (PIN Unblock Key) code to
configure the PIN code again. The maximum number of
times you may enter the PUK code is 10. (Note: If you
enter an incorrect PUK code10 times, the SIM card will be
blocked and must be replaced.)
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Menu style (Menu 9.3.4)
You can select the desired menu style from Grid style
and List style.
Standby text (Menu 9.3.5)
If you select On, you can edit the text which is
displayed in standby mode.
Network name (Menu 9.3.6)
If the function is activated,network name will be
displayed on main LCD.
Call settings Menu 9.4
Listen voicemail (Menu 9.4.1)
This menu provides you with a quick way of accessing
your voice mailbox (if provided by your network).
Before using this feature, you must enter the voice
mail number obtained from your network operator.
When a new voice message is received, the
symbol will be displayed on the screen. A long press
of the key will take you directly into your
voicemail. Please check with your service operator for
details of their service in order to configure the
handset correctly.
Call barring (Menu 9.4.2)
1. All outgoing
When is selected, it receives the Barring
password from user, and activates the barring
service on the network. A requesting message and
animation appears. When the network answers, the
result of the operation is displayed.
2. Outgoing international
When is selected, it operates in the same way
as the Outgoing calls menu.
3. O/G international except home country
When is selected, it operates in the same way
as the Outgoing calls menu.
4. All incoming
When is selected, it operates in the same way
as the Outgoing calls menu.
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5. Incoming when abroad
When is selected, it operates in the same way
as the Outgoing calls menu.
Select the Activate menu to receive the Barring
password from the user and activate the barring
service on the network.
The Cancel menu sets the selected call restriction
off. The View status menu enables users to view
the current network configuration. Selecting View
status menu displays the Requesting message
with animation and the result of the operation
when the network answers.
6. Cancel all barrings
You can cancel all barring services.
7. Change password
You can change the password for Call Barring
Service.
Show my number (Menu 9.4.3)
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Set by network: Configures with the default
settings determined by the service provider.
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On: Configures to send my phone number when
making an outgoing call.
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Off: Configures not to send my phone number
when making an outgoing call.
Call duration (Menu 9.4.4)
You can view call time by types.
The following timers are available:
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Last call: Shows the latest call time in units of
hours/minutes.
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All calls: Shows total call time.
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Dialled calls: Shows outgoing call time.
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Received calls: Shows incoming call time.
Fixed dial number (Menu 9.4.5)
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ON/OFF: Select whether to activate or not. PIN
authentication is required.
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Number list: Displays the current Fixed dialist. You
can edit, add, or delete fixed dial numbers. PIN2
authentication is required to edit the list. And the
configuration information is saved on the SIM.
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Answer mode (Menu 9.4.6)
Allows you to set the answering method. You can
choose between Flip open, Any key and Send key
only.
Call costs (Menu 9.4.7)
1. This function displays the call costs of the Last
call, All calls and Cost settings.
2. To initialise, press the right soft key [Clear] and
enter the PIN2 code.
3. You can select either Units or Currency in Set call
cost. According to your setting, the call cost is
displayed during a call (If SIM and Network
support Advice Of Charge(AOC)).
4. In the Set limit configuration, select On to
configure the cost limit. When a cost limit is
configured, and the call costs reach the limit,
making a call will not be allowed.
Call divert (Menu 9.4.8)
The Call divert service allows you to divert incoming
voice calls, fax calls, and data calls to another
number. For details, contact your service provider.
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All voice calls: Diverts all voice calls
unconditionally.
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If busy: Diverts voice calls when the phone is in
use.
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If no reply: Diverts voice calls which you do not
answer.
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If out of reach: Diverts voice calls when the phone
is switched off or out of coverage.
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All data calls: Diverts to a number with a PC
connection unconditionally.
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All fax calls: Diverts to a number with a fax
connection unconditionally.
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Cancel all: Cancels all call divert service.
The submenus
Call divert menus have the submenus shown below.
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Activate: Activates the corresponding service.
- To voice mailbox: Forwards to message centre.
This function does not apply to All data calls and
All fax calls menus.
- To other number: Input the number for call
diverting.
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- To favourite number: You can check recent five
diverted numbers.
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Cancel: Deactivate the corresponding service.
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View status: View the status of the corresponding
service.
Call waiting (Menu 9.4.9)
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Activate: Activates call waiting service. Selecting
this item, displays requesting message and
animation. When the network answers, the result of
the operation is displayed.
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Cancel: Deactivates Call waiting service. Selecting
this item displays requesting message and
animation. When the network answers, the result of
the operation is displayed.
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View status: Displays activated Call waiting service
group item of the network. Selecting this item
displays requesting message and animation. When
the network answers, the result of the operation is
displayed.
Select line (Menu 9.4.0)
This menu is shown only if the SIM supports two
subscriber numbers, that is, two phone lines. Select
which phone line (between Line 1 and Line 2) you
want to use for making calls and sending short
messages. Calls on both lines can be answered
irrespective of the selected line.
Others (Menu 9.4.*)
Auto redial
Allows you to set the auto redial function when a call
attempt has failed.
Minute minder
Determines whether to sound a 1 minute tone every
1 minute when you are on the phone.
Send DTMF tones
DTMF tones allow your phone to make use of an
automated switchboard.
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Message settings Menu 9.5
For detailed information, please refer to page 40.
(Menu 5.0)
Contacts settings Menu 9.6
For detailed information, please refer to page 51.
(Menu 8.7)
Browser settings Menu 9.7
For detailed information, please refer to page 30.
(Menu 2.6)
Network settings Menu 9.8
The Network settings feature enables you to indicate
whether the network used when roaming(outside
your home area) is selected automatically, manually
or preferably.
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You can select a network other than your home network
only if it has a valid roaming agreement with your home
network.
Network selection (Menu 9.8.1)
Automatic
(Menu 9.8.1.1)
Use this to set the phone to automatically search for
and select one of the networks available in your area.
Manual
(Menu 9.8.1.2)
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Manual: If you want to select the desired network
manually from a list of networks, you can activate
this function. If the connection to the manually
selected network is lost, the phone will give off a
error tone and ask you to select a network again.
The selected network must have a roaming
agreement with your home network. The phone will
let you select another network if the phone fails to
access the initial selected network. The phone will
default back to Automatic if it is switched off.
Preferred
(Menu 9.8.1.3)
You can set a list of preferred networks and the
phone attempts to register with first, before
attempting to register to any other networks. This list
is set from the phone’s predefined list of known
networks.
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Change frequency band (Menu 9.8.2)
EGSM_DCS(900/1800)
(Menu 9.8.2.1)
Allows you to select EGSM/DCS depending on
Network availiablilty.
PCS_only(1900)
(Menu 9.8.2.2)
Allows you to select PCS only depending on Network
availiablilty.
GPRS attach (Menu 9.8.3)
You can set GPRS service depending on various
situations.
Network settings (Menu 9.8.4)
Allow you to select the access point from the list.
GPRS information (Menu 9.8.5)
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.
Master reset Menu 9.9
You can initialise all factory defaults. You will need
the Security code to activate this function.
Memory status Menu 9.0
You can check the status of memory in use.
Version info Menu 9.*
You can check the phone's Software and Hardware
version.
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Accessories
There are various accessories for your mobile phone. You can select these options according to your
personal communication requirements.
Standard Battery
Portable Handsfree
This connects to your
phone, allowing handsfree
operation.
Travel Adapter
This charger allows you to
charge the battery whilst
away from home or your
office.
Note
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Always use genuine LG accessories.
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Failure to do this may invalidate your warranty.
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Accessories may be different in different regions; please
check with our regional service company or agent for
further inquires.
Technical data
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Technical data
General
Product name : KG290
System : GSM 900 / DCS 1800 / PCS 1900
Net weight : 54.5g(Without battery)
Ambient Temperatures
Max : +55°C (normal), +45°C (battery charging)
Min : -10°C