Important Safety Precautions
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Read these simple guidelines. Breaking the rules may be dangerous orillegal. Further detailed information is given in this user guide.
Violation of the instructions may cause seriousinjury or death.
● Never use an unapproved battery since this could damagethe phone and/or battery and could cause the battery toexplode.
● Never place your phone in a microwave oven as it willcause the battery to explode.
● Do not dispose of your battery by fire or with hazardous orflammable 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 thiscausing a fire.
● Store the battery in a place out of reach of children.
● Be careful that children do not swallow any parts such asrubber plugs (earphone, connection parts of the phone,etc.). This could cause asphyxiation or suffocation.
Caution
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● Unplug the power cord and charger during lightningstorms to avoid electric shock or fire.
● When riding in a car, do not leave your phone or set up thehands-free car kit near to the air bag. If wirelessequipment is improperly installed and the air bag isactivated, 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 directsunlight or use it in places with high humidity, such as abathroom.
● Never store your phone in temperatures less than -15°C orgreater than 50°C.
● Do not use harsh chemicals(such as alcohol, benzene,thinners, etc.) or detergents to clean your phone. There is arisk of this causing a fire.
● Do not drop, strike, or shake your phone severely. Suchactions may harm the internal circuit boards of the phone.
● Do not use your phone in high explosive areas as the phonemay generate sparks.
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● Do not damage the power cord by bending, twisting, pulling,or heating. Do not use the plug if it is loose as it may causea fire or electric shock.
● Do not place any heavy items on the power cord. Do notallow the power cord to be crimped as it may cause fire orelectric shock.
● Do not handle the phone with wet hands while it is beingcharged. It may cause an electric shock or seriouslydamage your phone.
● Do not disassemble the phone.
● Do not place or answer calls while charging the phone as itmay short-circuit the phone and/or cause electric shock orfire.
● Only use the batteries, antennas, and chargers providedand approved by LG. The warranty will not be applied toproducts provided by other suppliers.
● Only authorized personnel should service the phone and itsaccessories. Faulty installation or service may result inaccidents and consequently invalidate the warranty.
● Do not hold or let the antenna come in contact with yourbody during a call.
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Contents
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Important Safety Precautions 1
Contents 4
Introduction 8
Before You Start 10
Phone Components 15
Getting Started 15
Phone Overview 16
Onscreen Icons 18
Menu Tree 19
Using the Battery and Charger 21
Installing and Removing the Battery 21
Charging the Battery 22
Battery Charge Level 22
Caring for the Battery 23
Basic Functions 24
Turning the Phone On and Off 24
Making a Call 24
Receiving Calls 24
Signal Strength 25
About the antenna 25
Quick Adjust 25
Call Waiting 26
Mute 27
Redialing Calls 27
Speed dials 27
Caller ID 28
Entering and EditingInformation 29
Entering Information Using T9Text Input 29
Examples Using T9 Text Input 30
Examples Using ABC (Multi-tap) Text input 31
To Edit in Arab Mode 31
Key Mapping For Arabic Entry 32
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Menu Features 33
General Guidelines to Menu Accessand Settings 33
1. Messages 34
1.1 Write message 34
1.2 Inbox 35
1.3 Reserved message 35
1.4 Archive in UIM 36
1.5 Outbox 36
1.6 Drafts 36
1.7 Voice mail 37
1.8 Message history 37
1.9 Templates 37
1.0 Delete messages 38
1.* Message settings 38
2. Contacts 39
2.1 Add new 39
2.2 Search 40
2.3 Group settings 40
2.4 Group manager 40
2.5 Speed dials 41
2.6 Copy 41
2.7 Capacity 41
2.8 Delete contacts 42
3. Call manager 42
3.1 Call history 42
3.2 Call duration 45
3.3 Call divert 45
3.4 Call waiting 45
3.5 Call reject 46
3.5 Call settings 46
4. My stuff 47
4.1 Downloaded 47
4.2 My files 47
4.3 Default images 47
4.4 Default ringtones 48
4.5 External memory 48
5. Camera 48
5.1 Take pictures 48
5.2 Take movies 49
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5.3 Take fun pictures 50
5.4 My photo gallery 50
5.5 My movie gallery 50
5.6 Slide show 51
5.7 Photo editor 51
5.8 Camera settings 51
6. Multimedia 53
6.1 MP3 53
6.2 Voice recorder 54
6.3 Game 55
6.4 FM Radio 55
7. Organizer 56
7.1 Scheduler 56
7.2 To-do 56
7.3 Anniversary 56
7.4 Memo 57
7.5 Date counter 57
7.6 D-day finder 57
8. Tools 58
8.1 Reminder 58
8.2 Alarm 58
8.3 Calculator 58
8.4 Unit converter 59
8.5 Stop watch 59
8.6 World time 59
8.7 Bluetooth 60
8.8 UTK 62
9. Settings 63
9.1 Sound 63
9.2 Display 64
9.3 Power save 65
9.4 Security 65
9.5 Language 68
9.6 Entry method 68
9.7 Airplane mode 68
9.8 Memory status 68
9.9 My phone number 69
9.0 Line speed 69
9.* Version information 69
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Functions Used During a Call 70
Record 70
Memo 70
Mute/Unmute 70
Adjusting Speaker Mode On 71
Call volume 71
Accessories 72
Frequently Asked Questions 73
Frequently asked questions 73
Before calling for service 76
Safety Guidelines 78
TIA Safety Information 78
Safety Information 82
FDA Consumer Update 85
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Congratulation on your purchaseof the MC256 cellular phone thathas been designed to operatewith the latest digital mobilecommunication technology, CodeDivision Multiple Access (CDMA).The CDMA system has greatlyenhanced voice clarity and canprovide various types ofadvanced features.This is an advanced and compactphone which has diversefeatures as follows:
• Large, Easy-to-read, 7 linesdisplay + 1 icon line + 1 menuline
• Keypad: 10 Alphanumeric keys /2 Soft keys / 1 Clear key / 1Joystick key for 4 waynavigation and OK function /1 Call key / 1 END/PWR Key /1 Camera key / 1 MP3/FM key /1 Side UP-DOWN KEY
• Bluetooth Wireless Technology
• FM Radio
• MP3 Player
• Hot Swappable ExternalMemory
• Digital Camera with Zoom
• Arabic, English
• SMS
• Voice Memo, Recorder
• 1000 Phonebook entries
• 72 polyphonic, MP3 and Voicequality Ringtones
• Speaker Phone
• In call memo, Airplane Mode
• PC Sync for Phonebook,Organiser(Schedule, Todo,Memo), Photo(jpg), MP3(mp3),Movie(MP4), Voice(qcp),Graphics(bmp, png, gif),Sounds(mid, mmf), Video(3gp,3g2)
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Check Accessories
Your mobile phone comes with aAC Adaptor, rechargeablebattery, handstrap and headset.Please verify that theseaccessories are included.
Important Information
This user’s manual providesimportant information on the useand operation of your phone.Please read all the informationcarefully prior to using the phonefor the best performance and toprevent any damage to or misuseof the phone. Any unapprovedchange or modification will voidyour warranty.
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Safety InstructionsWARNING! To reduce thepossibility of electric shock, donot expose your phone to highhumidity areas, such as thebathroom, swimming pool, etc. Use only LG-approved batteriesand travel chargers to avoid thedamage to the phone. Using otherbatteries or chargers voids yourwarranty and may cause anexplosion. Do not use batteries and travelchargers for the other purposesother than their original purposeof using for the phone.Always store your phone awayfrom heat. Never store yourphone in settings that may exposeit to temperatures less than -15°Cor greater than 50°C, such asoutside during a snowstorm or inyour car on a hot day. Exposure to
excessive cold or heat will resultin malfunction, damage and/orcatastrophic failure.Use caution when using yourphone near other electronicdevices. RF emissions from yourmobile phone may affect nearbyinadequately shielded electronicequipment. You should consultwith manufacturers of anypersonal medical devices such aspacemakers and hearing aids todetermine if they are susceptibleto interference from your mobilephone. Turn off your phone in amedical facility or at a gas station. Never place your phone in amicrowave oven as it will causethe battery to explode.
IMPORTANT! Please read the TIASafety Information (on page 78)before using your phone.
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FCC RF ExposureInformation
WARNING! Read this informationbefore operating the phone.
In August 1996, the FederalCommunications Commission(FCC) of the United States, with itsaction in Report and Order FCC96-326, adopted an updatedsafety standard for humanexposure to radio frequency (RF)electromagnetic energy emittedby FCC regulated transmitters.Those guidelines are consistentwith the safety standardpreviously set by both U.S. andinternational standards bodies.The design of this phonecomplies with the FCC guidelinesand these internationalstandards.
CCAAUUTTIIOONNUse only the supplied andapproved accessories. Use ofunauthorized accessories ormodifications could impair callquality, damage the phone, voidyour warranty.Do not use the phone with adamaged accessories. If thedamaged accessories come intocontact with the skin, a minorburn may result. Contact yourlocal dealer for a replacement ofaccessories.
Body-worn OperationThis device was tested for typicalbody-worn operations with theback of the phone kept 3/4 inches(2 cm) from the body. To complywith FCC RF exposurerequirements, a minimum
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separation distance of 3/4 inches(2 cm) must be maintainedbetween the user’s body and theback of the phone, including theantenna. Third-party belt-clips,holsters, and similar accessoriescontaining metallic componentsshould not be used. Body-wornaccessories that cannot maintain3/4 inches (2 cm) separationdistance between the user’s bodyand the back of the phone, andhave not been tested for typicalbody-worn operations may notcomply with FCC RF exposurelimits and should be avoided.
Vehicle Mounted ExternalAntenna (optional, if available)
A minimum separation distanceof 8 inches (20 cm) must bemaintained between the user /
bystander and the vehiclemounted external antenna tosatisfy FCC RF exposurerequirements.For more information about RFexposure, visit the FCC website athttp://www.fcc.gov/.
FCC Part 15 Class BCompliance This device and its accessoriescomply with part 15 of FCC rules.Operation is subject to thefollowing two conditions: (1) Thisdevice and its accessories maynot cause harmful interference,and (2) this device and itsaccessories must accept anyinterference received, includinginterference that causeundesired 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 batteryproperly.
• Do not dispose of your batteryin fire or with hazardous orflammable materials.
Charger Cautions
• Using the wrong batterycharger could damage yourphone and void your warranty.
• The charger is intended forindoor use only.
Do not expose the battery chargerto direct sunlight or use it inplaces with high humidity, such asthe bathroom.
CCaauuttiioonnss● Only use the batteries and
chargers provided or approvedby LG. The warranty will not beapplied to products providedby other suppliers.
● Using the phone in proximity toreceiving equipment (i.e., TV orradio) may cause interferencein this phone.
● Keep your phone in a safeplace when not in use.
● Only authorized personnelshould service the phone andits accessories. Faultyinstallation or service mayresult in accidents andconsequently invalidate thewarranty.
● This phone has a built-inantenna. As with any otherradio-transmitting device, do
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not touch the upper part whichantenna is mounted while thephone is in use.
● Do not use the cellular phonein areas where its use isprohibited. (For example :aircrafts).
● Do not expose the cellularphone to high temperature orhigh humidity conditions.
● Avoid shock or impact on thecellular phone.
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PPhhoonnee CCoommppoonneennttssThe following shows key components of your mobile phone.
Headset Jack
Camera Key
Soft Key2
Clear / My Menu
AlphanumericKeypad
International Call prefix Key
LCD Screen
Side Key
MP3 / FM Key
Soft Key1
OKSpeaker on/off
4 - WayNavigation Key
CALL Key
Vibrate Mode Key
Data / Charger PortLock Mode key
Microphone
Camera Lens
Earpiece
END / PWR Key
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Soft Keys
(the names of thefunctions of thesekeys appear at thebottom of thescreen)
CALL Key
END / PWR Key
LCD Screen Displays messages & indicator icons.
Allows user to place or answer calls.
Accepts the highlighted choice when navigating through amenu. When pressed long in idle model, activate speakeron/off.
This allows quick access to Message Menu (Press long toactivate idle noti box popup).
Profile , Tones, Scheduler
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,
while incoming call, the phone stops ringing or vibrating
depending on the mode it is in. Press twice to reject the
call. Press once to turn off FM Radio, when FM is playing
in standby mode.
Soft Key 1
Used to display the function setting menu.
Soft Key 2Searches Contacts, change text input mode. Press to rejectthe call and send predefind SMS. Press Soft Key 2 duringIncoming call to send SMS on Call Reject.
OK / Speaker
on~off Key / Up /
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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. Long Press to End
Call. Connect to My menu in idle mode.
In standby mode, set the vibrate mode by pressing and
holding the key about 2 seconds.
Use in Main Menu Screen to set the lock function by
pressing and holding the key for about 3 seconds.
Press button shortly to Camera Menu.Press button long to Camera preview.
To make an international call, press key for 2 or 3
seconds. + means international calling code.
AlphanumericKeypad
Clear / My Menu
Lock Mode key
Camera Key
Press once to activate MP3 player and press long to
activate FM radio.
Side FM/MP3 key
International CallPrefix Key
Vibrate Mode Key
Adjust volume of MP3 / FM radio or adjust bell volume /call volume.
Side volume key
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OOnnssccrreeeenn IIccoonnssThe phone screen displays several onscreen icons which appear whenthe phone is powered on.
Icons Descriptions
Displays the strength of the signal received by the phone and currentsignal strength is indicated by the number of bars displayed on the screen.
No service. The phone is not receiving a system signal.
Indicates airplane mode is on.
In Vibrate mode.
In User mode.
In power mode.
In Silent mode.
In use. A call is in progress. * No icon indicates the phone is in standbymode.
Indicates the third party called during your call.(Three-way call)
Indicates speaker 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 headset is connected to phone.
In Alarm mode.
Bluetooth headset or handsfree isconnected.DUN Active is enable.
Bluetooth Visibility is on Indicates a microSD memorycard is present.
Bluetooth is on.
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Messages1. Write message2. Inbox3. Reserved message
1. New reserved msg2. Reserved msg3. Failed msg
4. Archive in UIM5. Outbox6. Drafts7. Voice mail8. Message history9. Templates 0. Delete messages*. Message settings
Contacts1. Add new 2. Search3. Group settings4. Group manager 5. Speed dials 6. Copy 7. Capacity8. Delete contacts
Call manager1. Call history
1. Dialed calls2. Received calls
3. Missed calls 4. In call memos 5. Entire history 6. Delete history
2. Call duration 1. All calls2. Dialed calls 3. Sent counter
3. Call divert1. All voice calls2. If busy3. If not answered
4. Call waiting5. Call reject6. Call settings
1. Answer mode2. Connection alert3. Out of service alert4. Minute minder5. SMS on Call Reject6. Int'l call prefix7. Speaker phone
My stuff1. Downloaded 2. My files3. Default images4. Default ringtones5. External memory
Camera1. Take pictures 2. Take movies 3. Take fun pictures 4. My photo gallery5. My movie gallery6. Slide show 7. Photo editor 8. Camera settings
1. Auto save 2. Shutter tones3. Delete album4. Lock all albums5. Memory usage6. Reset settings
Multimedia1. MP3
1. MP3 music box2. MP3 my list 3. MP3 settings
2. Voice recorder1. Record new2. Voice records3. Recorder settings
3. Game1. Zoozoo club2. Halloween fever
4. FM Radio
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Organizer1. Scheduler2. To-do 3. Anniversary4. Memo5. Date counter6. D-day finder
Tools1. Reminder2. Alarm 3. Calculator4. Unit converter
1. Length2. Surface3. Weight4. Volume5. Temperature6. Velocity
5. Stop watch 6. World time 7. Bluetooth
1. Bluetooth active2. Paired devices3. My visibility4. DUN active5. My device info
8. UTK
Settings1. Sound
1. Tones2. Effect tones3. Alerts4. Volume
2. Display1. Main screens2. Theme & clock3. Menu style4. Dialing font5. Backlight
3. Power save4. Security
1. PIN code request2. Change PIN code3. Lock phone4. Auto key lock 5. Lock outgoing6. Lock contacts7. Lock messages8. Lock call history9. Emrgency number0. Lockcode setting
5. Language6. Entry method7. Airplane mode8. Memory status
1. Internal memory info2. External memory info3. Init internal memory4. Init external memory
9. My phone number0. Line speed *. Version information
Press Soft Key 1 Menu.
Press to scroll.
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Using the Battery and Charger
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Charge the battery fully before theinitial use of the phone. Thephone comes with arechargeable battery. Keep thebattery charged while not in usein order to maximize talk andstandby time when using thephone.
IInnssttaalllliinngg aanndd RReemmoovviinngg tthheeBBaatttteerryy● To install, insert the battery into
the opening on the back of the
phone, and insert the bottom ofbattery into groove at thebottom of the handset. Gentlypress down the cover until thelatch snaps into place.
● To remove, push the backcover down. Push the tab withone hand and lift the top of thebattery to separate.
Groove
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Buying the right battery
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CChhaarrggiinngg tthhee BBaatttteerryyTo use the AC adapter chargerprovided with your phone :
1. Plug the AC adapter into theelectrical outlet.
2. Insert the round end of theadapter into the AC adapterjack on the bottom of thephone. (Make sure the batteryis installed.)
● As the phone charges, thebattery icon continuallydisplays a progression fromempty ( ) to full ( ).
It takes about three hours to fullyrecharge a completely rundownbattery. When fully charged,battery icon indicates chargingby twinkling.
BBaatttteerryy CChhaarrggee LLeevveellThe battery charge level is shownat the top right of the LCD screen.
When the battery charge levelbecomes low, the low batterysensor will alert you in threeways: sounding an audible tone,blinking the battery icon outline,and displaying low battery.Recharge soon. If the batterycharge level becomesexceedingly low, the phone willautomatically switch off and anyfunction in progress will not besaved.
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1) If you use the unauthorizedbattery, it may cause thedamage to or explosion of thebattery. Therefore, pleaseprohibit using the unauthorizedones.
2) You do not need to wait untilthe battery completely runsdown to recharge the battery.
3) Use only LG batteries andchargers specific to yourmodel of phone. LG’s chargersare designed to maximizebattery life.
4) Do not disassemble or short-circuit the battery.
5) Keep the battery’s metalcontacts clean.
6) Replace the battery when it nolonger provides acceptable
performance. The battery canbe recharged several hundredtimes before it needsreplacing.
7) Recharge the battery if it hasnot been used for a long timeto maximize battery life.
8) Do not expose the batterycharger to direct sunlight oruse it in areas of high humidity,such as the bathroom.
9) Do not leave the battery in hotor cold places as it maydeteriorate batteryperformance.
10) Long backlight settings,searching for service, dataconnectivity, andsynchronization all may affectbattery life, talk, and standbytimes.
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Turning the Phone On1) Install a charged battery
pack or connect the phoneto an external power sourcesuch as the cigarette lightercharger, car kit or ACAdaptor.
2) Hold down the Key for 2seconds until the LCD screenflashes.
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communication device,
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Turning the Phone Off1) Press and hold until the
display turns off.
MMaakkiinngg aa CCaallllEvery time you make a call, followthese steps :
1) Make sure that the phone isturned on. If not, hold down
for 2 seconds.
2) Type the phone number andthen press .• If the phone is locked, type
the lock code.
3) To end the call press .
NNoottee In no service area,
appears from the screen.
When trying voice call in no
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RReecceeiivviinngg CCaallllss1) When the phone rings or
vibrate (if the Vibrate Mode isenabled), press any key(except ) or depending on the Call settings.
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• When you press once,when a call is received, thephone stops ringing orvibrating depending on themode it is in. Press twiceto disconnect.
2) To end an answered call press.
3) If you are not in the conditionto receive call, pressing Softkey 2 will disconnect the calland send a preset SMS toCaller. The SMS can be editedusing "SMS on call reject"function given under Callsettings.
SSiiggnnaall SSttrreennggtthhIf you’re inside a building, beingnear a window may give youbetter reception. You can see thestrength of your signal by thesignal indicator ( ) on yourphone’s display screen.
AAbboouutt tthhee aanntteennnnaaYour phone has a built-in antenna.As with any other radiotransmitting device, do not touchthe antenna unnecessarily whenthe phone is switched on.Contact with the antenna affectscall quality and may cause thephone to operate at a higherpower level than needed.Not touching the antenna during acall optimizes the antennaperformance and the talk-time ofyour phone. Normal position: Holdthe phone as you would any othertelephone.
QQuuiicckk AAddjjuussttAdjusting Vibrate ModeUse Vibrate Mode in a publicplace.
1) In standby mode, activateVibrate Mode quickly bypressing the . (for 2
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seconds) instead of using theMenu function.
• When Vibrate Mode is set, Keytone does not sound.
NNoottee To cancel Vibrate Mode,
press for 2 seconds.
Select Profiles1) In standby mode, press .
2) Select one of four ProfilesSilent mode,Vibrate only, Usermode, Power mode with .
3) Press .
Adjusting Speaker OnDuring a call, to activate orcancel Speaker quickly, press
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1) In standby mode, activateSpeaker Mode by pressing the
for 2 seconds.
NNoottee To cancel Speaker Mode
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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 menu1) In standby mode, press
to select My menu.
2) Select the item of choice withand then press or to
select the required menu. Youcan add the required menu to setshortcut by selecting each Menu> Options > Set shortcut.
CCaallll WWaaiittiinnggYour cellular service may offer acall waiting function. While a callis in progress, you may hear twobeeps indicating anotherincoming call. When call waiting
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is enabled, you may put the activecall on hold while you answer theother incoming call. Check withyour service provider forinformation about this function.
1) Press to receive awaiting call.
2) Press again to switchbetween calls.
MMuutteeThe mute function prevents theother party from hearing yourvoice, but allows you to hear theother party.
1) Press Soft Key 1 Menu andduring a call.
2) To cancel Mute, press Soft Key1 Menu and again.
RReeddiiaalliinngg CCaallllss1) Press twice to redial the
last number in Recent Calls.
• You can also dial any of thelast 120 (Missed + Received+ Dialled + In call memo)numbers stored in the RecentCalls. (See the Call HistoryList on page 42~44)
SSppeeeedd ddiiaallss Speed dialing is a convenientfeature, which allows you to makephone calls quickly and easily.Your phone recalls the phonenumber from your personaldirectory, displays it briefly andthen dials it. Memory locations 1 through 9should be used for one-touchdialing for your most frequentlyused phone numbers.
1) Enter memory location number1 to 9.
2) Press .
Dialing Speed Dials from 10 to 99
Press the first digit and then press
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and hold the key of the last digit. OR Enter the first and second digitsand press .
CCaalllleerr IIDDCaller ID lets you know who iscalling by displaying the numberof the person calling when yourphone rings. If the caller’s nameand number are already stored inyour Cantacts, the correspondingname appears with the number. You should check with yourservice provider to ensure theyoffer this feature.
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EEnntteerriinngg IInnffoorrmmaattiioonn UUssiinnggTT99 TTeexxtt IInnppuutt You can edit the Scheduler, TextMessage and Phone Book usingT9 Text Input.T9 Text is an easy way to write. Inthis input method, you only needto press a key once for eachletter.
Key Functions
Soft Key 2 : Press to select mode. - You can select the modes using
Soft Key 2 : T9En, Abc, T9Fr,Fr_Abc, 123, T9Arab, Arab
Soft Key 1 : Press to customizeoptions.
- You can add symbol, ^.^, ortemplates.
- Set the menu as shortcut.
: Used to change the lettercase.
~ In T9 mode, pressone key per letter to entertext.
~ (Type Numbers): In123 (Numbers) mode, pressonce to enter numbers.
(Next) : In T9 mode, pressto display other matchingwords.
(Punctuation) : In T9 mode,press to insert punctuationin a word and complete asentence.
(Space): Press to completea word or insert a space.
(Clear) : Press to delete asingle space or character.Press and hold to deleteentire words.
Input modeT9 Text Input provides six modesfor entering text, numbers,special characters, punctuationand smileys.
T9En / T9Fr/ T9Arab Mode
Type text using one keystroke perletter.
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Arab / Abc Mode
Use Arab mode for entering text.This mode is used to enter bothEnglish and Arabic characters.
Fr_Abc Mode
Use this mode for entering text. This mode is used to enter bothFrench and English characters.
123 (Numbers) Mode
Type numbers using onekeystroke per number. To changeto 123 mode in a text entry field,press Soft Key 2 and select 123mode.
Symbol/^.^ Mode
Insert special characters,punctuation, or smileys.You may use any of the specialcharacters. When the cursor islocated where you want thespecial character, switch toSymbols/^.^ mode. If you want toadd a smiley, switch to the
smileys mode. Press theNavigation Key to cyclethrough the desired characters :To select Character, Press theassigned number key.
Initial Cap (T9En/ T9Fr)
Only the first letter is capitalized.
Caps Lock (T9EN/ T9FR)
All subsequent letters arecapitalized.
Lowercase (T9en/ T9fr)
All subsequent letters arelowercase.
EExxaammpplleess UUssiinngg TT99 TTeexxttIInnppuutt
Typing In T9 ModeWhen you want to use T9 Mode,check that T9En is shown at theright bottom of the display. Towrite the desired word, presseach key once for one letter.
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For example, to write “Call theoffice”, follow these steps:
1. Press: Soft Key 2 to changeletter case to T9En mode.
2. Press: .
3. Press: to complete theword and add a space.
4. Press:
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5. Display: Call the office.As you can see, the wordchanges after each key press.Therefore you don’t need to paymuch attention to what happenson the display before you havekeyed in the whole word.
Using the NEXT Key
After you have finished typing aword, if the word displayed is notthe 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......
EExxaammpplleess UUssiinngg AABBCC ((MMuullttii--ttaapp)) TTeexxtt iinnppuutt
Typing In ABC (Multi-tap)
ModeFor example, to type “LG”, followthese steps:
1. Press: Soft Key 2 tochange letter case to Abcmode.
2. Press: .
3. Display: LG.
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TToo EEddiitt iinn AArraabb MMooddeePress Soft Key 2 , until the soft menu changes to T9Arab or Arabmode.
KKeeyy MMaappppiinngg FFoorr AArraabbiicc EEnnttrryyThe Keys are mapped as follows:
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GGeenneerraall GGuuiiddeelliinneess ttoo MMeennuuAAcccceessss aanndd SSeettttiinnggss 1. Press Soft Key 1 Menu. Nine
menu items will appear on thedisplay screen.
2. Press to go through thelist of menu features.
3. Press the correspondingnumber to the menu item thatyou want to select. Then thesub-menu list will appear onthe screen.
4. Press the appropriate key toselect the sub-menu you wantto access.
5. Select preferred settings,using the . Press togo one step backward whileaccessing menu or selectingsettings.
6. Press to save the settingsor to cancel withoutsaving.
NNoottee key is equivalent to
pressing Soft Key +
selecting first option of
popup menu in the case of
Soft Key 1 is associated
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1. Messages Text message and Voice Mailboxbecome available as soon as thepower is on. You can access theabove types of messages usingthe Message Key . In addition, you can make a callto the call back number bypressing during a messagecheck.
The phone can store up to 301messages (1 voice message : 300text messages) with 160 byte permessage.
Users may read and editmessages, saved in the Outboxduring transmission and sendthem.However you should checkwhether your service providerprovides the above features.
Phone can store SMS messageseach in Inbox(300), Outbox(50),Archive(it follows for the UIMcard.), Drafts(20) and Templates(10).
SMS supports 160 characters(160in English ).
11..11 WWrriittee mmeessssaaggee1. Press Soft Key 1 Menu,
or .
2. Select Write message.
3. Enter message.
4. Use to select Save/Priorityfor saving message, thenpress .
5. Select type of message byusing , then press .
• Normal / Urgent
6. Enter destination number orfind saved number in thephone book.
• Allows you to be certain themessage has gone through.When the message has gonethrough, a confirming messageis displayed on the displayscreen.
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11..22 IInnbbooxx Received Text messages, Pagelists may be searched, and thecontents may be viewed.Received messages are sorted inan order of urgent messages,unread messages and readmessages. Up to 300 messagecan be stored.To view the list of the receivedmessages.
1. Press Soft Key 1 Menu, or .
2. Select Inbox.G Messages are saved in
order of Unread/Read. Forexample, if a New messageis read it goes into Readmessages. You can initiate acall to any number (greaterthan 2 digits) in the receivedmessage by pressing from message view screen.
: Unread SMS
: Read SMS
3. After selecting the desiredmessage with ; press .
Options from inbox :G Reply This function allows
you to reply to this message.G Forward You can modify the
message you’ve got. Thenfollow the process for Write.
G Delete all Deletes the allmessage from the inbox.
G To archive Save messageskept in Inbox and Outbox toUIM card.
G Mark Mark the messageand customize it.
4. After viewing the messagepress .
11..33 RReesseerrvveedd mmeessssaaggeeAllows you to check all reservedmessages.
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1. Press Soft Key 1 Menu, or .
2. Select Reservedmessage.
3. After selecting the desireditem with , press .
G New reserved msg / Reservedmsg / Failed msg
11..44 AArrcchhiivvee iinn UUIIMMArchive stores what is preferredto save among messagesreceived.
1. Press Soft Key 1 Menu, or .
2. Select Archive in UIM.
11..55 OOuuttbbooxxUp to 50 sent messages can bestored in the Outbox. View listsand contents of sent messagesand verify whether thetransmission was successful.Only successfuly sent message is
saved.
1. Press Soft Key 1 Menu, or .
2. Select Outbox.
3. After selecting the desiredmessage with ; press .
G Forward You can modify themessage you’ve got. Thenfollow the process for Write.
G View recipientsG Delete all Deletes the all
message from the Outbox.G To archive Save messages
kept in Inbox and Outbox toUIM card.
G Mark Mark the message andcustomize it.
11..66 DDrraaffttssThe text message is saved inDrafts. A total of upto 5 messagescan be saved in Drafts. Whenmessage sending fails, user cansave it into drafts or not.
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1. Press Soft Key 1 Menu, or .
2. Select Drafts.
3. After selecting the desiredmessage with , press .
11..77 VVooiiccee mmaaiillAllows you to view the new voicemessages recorded in the voicemail center. Once you exceed thestorage limit, the old messageswill be overwritten. When youhave a new voice mail yourphone will alert you.
1. Press Soft Key 1 Menu, or .
2. Select Voice mail.
G To delete information pressSoft Key 2 Erase.To listen information press
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11..88 MMeessssaaggee hhiissttoorryyAllows you to check all messageslist.
1. Press Soft Key 1 Menu, or.
2. Select Message history.
3. Select Soft Key 1 Options. Orpress to mark message orSoft Key 2 Msg.G Mark all / Unmark all /
Delete / Delete all / Savenumber
11..99 TTeemmppllaatteessThere are 10 predefined phrasesincluded in the Templates.
1. Press Soft Key 1 Menu, or .
2. Select Templates.
3. After selecting the desiredmessage with .
G Press View : To check thecontents entered.
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G Press Soft Key 1 Edit : To editthe contents entered.
G Press Soft Key 2 Fwd : Toforward the contents selected.
11..00 DDeelleettee mmeessssaaggeessAllows you to delete eachfolder's message.
1. Press Soft Key 1 Menu, or .
2. Select Deletemessages.
All inbox /All outbox/All archive/All draft /All history
11..** MMeessssaaggee sseettttiinnggssAllows you to configure settingsfor messages.
1. Press Soft Key 1 Menu, or .
2. Select Messagesettings.
1.*.1 Priority
When sending a message, selectNormal / Urgent / Emergency
1.*.2 Message save
Allows you to customize messagesave.With this feature onEnable / Disable.
1.*.3 Text color
Using key, select thedesired text color to be displayedand press to set.
1.*.4 Background
Allows you to customizebackground to be displayed onmessage. Use to selectbackground and press toset.e
1.*.5 Message display
Allows you to customize messagedisplay.With this feature onOnly arrived / All contents
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1.*.6 Delivery report
Allows you to customize deliveryreport.With this feature onEnable / Disable.cess
1.*.7 Sent messageAllows you to check sentmessages.cond in1.*.8 Auto delete tervAllows you to delete Inboxmessage automatically for nextreceiving SMS.alsEnable / Disable..
2. Contacts
22..11 AAdddd nneewwYou can store multiple contactdetails under a name: 4 contact numbers. You can alsoadd the name to a group, assigna ring tone for incoming call andmessage, may add any additionaldetails in Memo. You can alsoinsert and assign the differentpicture with contact name, callsetc. Total 1000 entries can bestored. UIM card has separatememory.
1. Press Soft Key 1 Menu.
2. Select Contacts.
3. Select Add new .
• Select location ‘Phone’ or ‘UIM’where you want to store.
4. Insert your desire items bypressing .
5. Press to save entry in
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NNoottee • Please contact yourservice provider for thememory of UIM card.
22..22 SSeeaarrcchh To find phone numbers you havestored in the Contacts.1. Press Soft Key 1 Menu.
2. Select Contacts.
3. Select Search .
4. You can entry by name or bynumber.
5. Type the starting letter of nameor number. Screen will displayyour choice of entries.
6. Press to edit and Soft key2 to send message to selectedcontact.
7. Press Soft key 1 for followingoptions:
Send msg / Search by name /Search by number / View by
group / View UIM only /Phone list / Export as VCard /Delete
22..33 GGrroouupp sseettttiinnggssThis is a function for changingGroup Name and setting Ringtones by Group.
1. Press Soft Key 1 Menu.
2. Select Contacts.
3. Select Group settings.
4. Select your desired Groupusing .
5. Press Soft Key 1 Options.
Initialize / Initialize all
22..44 GGrroouupp mmaannaaggeerr Allows you to assign and managecontact lists as several groups.1. Press Soft Key 1 Menu.2. Select Contacts.3. Select Group manager.
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4. Select your desired groupusing and Press .
5. Press Soft Key 2 Add.6. Mark the contact list to add
and press Soft Key 2 Add.
22..55 SSppeeeedd ddiiaallss Speed Dial allows you to make acall faster by just pressing acorresponding number.
1. Press Soft Key 1 Menu.
2. Select Contacts.
3. Select Speed dials.
4. To register, press to addand select auto / manual.Assign the contact list andpress .
NNoottee Options from speed dials:
Substitute dial / Release /
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22..66 CCooppyy You can copy entries from UIMcard memory to Phone memory.
1. Press Soft Key 1 Menu.
2. Select Contacts.
3. Select Copy.
4. Select Phone -> UIM or UIM-> Phone and press .
NNoottee UIM supports only one
number in each contact.
So, only default number will
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-> UIM.
5. Select the option Mark all orUnmark all.
G To Copy the source file, selectMark all.Copy : Copy the source file.
22..77 CCaappaacciittyyMemory Info indicates quantity ofContacts presently saved in thecard and the phone. It is
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1. Press Soft Key 1 Menu.
2. Select Contacts.
3. Select Capacity.
22..88 DDeelleettee ccoonnttaaccttss To erase all the entries stored inthe Contacts.
1. Press Soft Key 1 Menu.
2. Select Contacts.
3. Select Delete contacts .
4. Select the name of choice withand press to mark.
5. Press Soft Key 2 Del to deletecontact list.
3. Call manager
33..11 CCaallll hhiissttoorryyAllows you to view the 120 mostrecent phone calls. Once youexceed the (total) 120-numberstorage limit, the oldest CallHistory record is overwritten.These calls are divided into 4types of calls.
NNoottee You can view Call History in
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• The key in idle
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• In Call History menu, total
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Making a Call from Call History
1. From the Call History menu,
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select Dialled calls, Receivedcalls, Missed calls, In callmemos, Entire history, Deletehistory and press .
2. Place a call by selecting thedesired entry and press to connect.
3.1.1 Dialed callsAllows you to view list of allDialled Calls.Maximum 120 (Missed +Received + Dialled + In callmemos) numbers are possible.
1. Press Soft Key 1 Menu, ,, .
2. Press Soft Key 1 Options.Phone call / Send message /Save to contacts / Call reject /Delete / Delete all
3. Press to view. Press SoftKey 1 Del. Press Soft Key 2Back to go previous menu.
4. You may place a call bypressing .
3.1.2 Received calls Allows you to view list of allReceived calls.Maximum 120 (Missed +Received + Dialled + In callmemos) numbers are possible.
1. Press Soft Key 1 Menu, ,, .
2. Press Soft Key 1 Options.Phone call / Send message /Save to contacts / Call reject /Delete / Delete all
3. Press to view. Press SoftKey 1 Del. Press Soft Key 2Back to go previous menu.
4. You may place a call bypressing .
3.1.3 Missed calls Allows you to view list of allMissed Calls.Maximum 120 (Missed +Received + Dialled + In callmemos) numbers are possible.
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1. Press Soft Key 1 Menu, ,, .
2. Press Soft Key 1 Options.Phone call / Send message /Save to contacts / Call reject /Delete / Delete all
3. Press to view. Press SoftKey 1 Del. Press Soft Key 2Back to go previous menu.
4. You may place a call bypressing .
3.1.4 In call memosSave the phone numbers takenwhile talking and can view the listof numbers present in In CallMemo.Maximum 120 (Missed +Received + Dialled+In callmemos) numbers arepossible.
1. Press Soft Key 1 Menu, ,, .
2. Press Soft Key 1 Options.
Phone call / Send message /Save to contacts / Call reject /Delete / Delete all
3. You may place a call bypressing .
3.1.5 Entire historyAllows you to check entire callhistory.
1. Press Soft Key 1 Menu, ,, .
2. Press Soft Key 1 Options.Phone call / Send message /Save to contacts / Call reject /Delete / Delete all
3. Press to view. Press SoftKey 1 Del. Press Soft Key 2Back to go previous menu.
4. You may place a call bypressing .
3.1.6 Delete history
Allows you to delete call history.
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1. Press Soft Key 1 Menu, ,, .
2. Select the item which it willerase with . Press todelete.
3. Select Yes using and thenPress to delete.
33..22 CCaallll dduurraattiioonnAllows you to check call durationtime.
1. Press Soft Key 1 Menu, ,.
3.2.1 All callsKeeps a running count of the timespent making all calls, dialled andreceived.
3.2.2. Dialed calls Displays total number of dialledcalls and total dialled callsduration.
3.2.3. Sent counterDisplays total number of sentmessages.
33..33 CCaallll ddiivveerrttCall divert lets you forward allyour incoming calls to anothernumber or Voice mail connection.
1. Press Soft Key 1 Menu, ,.
G All voice calls / If busy / If not answered
33..44 CCaallll wwaaiittiinnggWhile a call is in progress, youmay hear two beeps indicatinganother incoming call. When callwaiting is enabled, you may putthe active call on hold while youanswer the other incoming call.
1. Press Soft Key 1 Menu, ,.
G Select Enable, Disable.
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NNoottee Contact your service
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33..55 CCaallll rreejjeeccttYou can edit your message whichcan be sent during Call Reject.
1. Press Soft Key 1 Menu, ,.
2. Enter password.(Default is0000.)
3. Assign number or Assigngroup.
33..66 CCaallll sseettttiinnggssAllows you to customize callsettings.
3.6.1 Answer modeAllows you to customize answermode.
1. Press Soft Key 1 Menu, ,, .
2. Select Any key or Send keyonly.
3.6.2 Connection alert
This alerts you that the callconnection has been established.1. Press Soft Key 1 Menu, ,
, .2. Select Enable or Disable.
3.6.3 Out of service alert
Allows you to customize out ofservice alert.1. Press Soft Key 1 Menu, ,
, .2. Select Enable or Disable.
3.6.4 Minute minder
Allows you to customize minuteminder.1. Press Soft Key 1 Menu, ,
, .2. Select Enable or Disable.
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3.6.5 SMS on Call Reject
Allows you to customize SMS oncall reject.1. Press Soft Key 1 Menu, ,
, .2. Customize SMS on call reject
and press to save.
3.6.6 Int'l call prefix
Allows you to customizeinternational call prefix.1. Press Soft Key 1 Menu, ,
, .2. Customize international call
number prefix and press to save.
3.6.7 Speaker phone
During a call, activate speakermode on/off.1. Press Soft Key 1 Menu, ,
, .2. Select Enable or Disable.
4. My stuff Allows you to check downloaded(Graphics/Sound), files(Photo /Movie / MP3 / Video / Voice /VCard), default images, ringtonesand external memory.
44..11 DDoowwnnllooaaddeedd 1. Press Soft Key 1 Menu, ,
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44..22 MMyy ffiilleess 1. Press Soft Key 1 Menu, ,
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Photo gallery / Movie gallery /MP3 / Video / Voice / VCard
44..33 DDeeffaauulltt iimmaaggeess Shows you the images of default.
1. Press Soft Key 1 Menu, ,.
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2. Press to view defaultimages saved on phone.
44..44 DDeeffaauulltt rriinnggttoonneess Show you the list of sounds(Dafault) and you can play them.
1. Press Soft Key 1 Menu, ,.
2. Press to play defaultringtones.
44..55 EExxtteerrnnaall mmeemmoorryy You can check space andmemory usage of externalmemory.
1. Press Soft Key 1 Menu, ,.
Photo gallery / Movie gallery /MP3 / Video / Voice
5. CameraYour multimedia phone comeswith an easy-to-use built-incamera, which allows you toinstantly take, view, and sharephotos and movies with yourfriends and family. NNoottee Internal Memory : Up to
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External Memory : Up to
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Quick Access to Camera Feature
Pressing the Camera Key ( )from standby mode is a hot key toCamera.
55..11 TTaakkee ppiiccttuurreessTaking a photo with your camera.
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1. Press Soft Key 1 Menu, ,.
NNoottee Pressing the Camera Key
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to Take pictures.
2. Set the brightness , zoom, and press Soft Key 1
Options to change othersettings.G Select the option(s) to
customize.1. Zoom : 4X Zoom is available
except 1280 x 960.2. Expos : +2.0 EV / +1.5 EV /
+1.0 EV / +0.5 EV / 0 EV / -0.5EV / -1.0 EV / -1.5 EV / -2.0 EV
3. Conti : 1, 3, 6, 9 Sheets4. Meter : Total / Center5. W/B : Auto / Cloudy /
Daylight / Tungsten / Fluore6. Illum : General / Night7. Qual. : High qual / Mid qual /
Low qual
8. Timer : No / 15 sec / 10 sec /5 sec / 3 sec
9. Filter : No / Negative / Aqua/ Sepia / B&W
10. Resol : 1280x960 / 640x480 /320x240 /176x220 /Phonebook
11. Mem : Internal / External
3. Take a photo by pressing or .
4. Press or . The photo isstored in the Gallery.• Press Soft Key 2 Rename.• Press to save the photo.
55..22 TTaakkee mmoovviieessRecoding 2 hours 176 x 144 sizedmovies with sound.
1. Press Soft Key 1 Menu, ,.
NNoottee To save movie, it should be
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55..33 TTaakkee ffuunn ppiiccttuurreess1. Press Soft Key 1 Menu, ,
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2. By using , customize thezoom, filter, memory, exposure,frame, meter, W/B,illumination, quality and timer.
G Customize picture options.
Zoom : Use .
Filter : No / Negative / Aqua/ Sepia / B&W
Mem : Internal / External
Expos : +2.0 EV / +1.5 EV /+1.0 EV / +0.5 EV / 0 EV / -0.5EV / -1.0 EV / -1.5 EV / -2.0EV
Frame : 01 ~ 20
Meter : Total / Center
W/B : Auto / Cloudy /Daylight / Tungsten / Fluore
Illum : Night / General
Qual. : High qual / Mid qual /Low qual
Timer : No / 15 sec / 10 sec /5 sec / 3 sec
3. Take a photo by pressing or .
4. Press or . The photo isstored in My photo gallery.• Press Soft Key 2 Rename.• Press to save the photo.
55..44 MMyy pphhoottoo ggaalllleerryyLook around your photo saved inthe phone.
1. Press Soft Key 1 Menu, ,.
2. Select the desired photo andpress to view.
Options from picture view:
Take pictures / Copy/Move file/ Send via bluetooth / Delete /Rename / Main theme / Msgtheme / Protect / File info .
55..55 MMyy mmoovviiee ggaalllleerryySees the recorded movies.
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1. Press Soft Key 1 Menu, ,.
2. Select the desired movie andpress to play.
3. Press Soft Key 1 Options.Take movies / Copy/Move file /Delete / Rename / Main theme/ Protect / File info
55..66 SSlliiddee sshhoowwShows you the selected photoconsecutively.
1. Press Soft Key 1 Menu, ,.
2. Press Soft Key 2 Add and setthe desired images for slideshow and highlight the imageand press Soft Key 2 Add, andthen press to save it.
3. Press Soft Key 1 Options.
Delete Erase the slide show.Rename Rename the selectedslide show.
Effect Customize severaleffect on slide show.Main theme Set the selectedslide show displayed on themain LCD. (Enable / Disable)Delete all Erase all slideshow.
55..77 PPhhoottoo eeddiittoorrYou can edit your captured photowith various options.
1. Press Soft Key 1 Menu, ,.
2. Use to select a photo,
G Press Soft Key 2 Grid.
G Press Soft Key 1 Options toselect : Lettering / Crop &merge
55..88 CCaammeerraa sseettttiinnggss1. Press Soft Key 1 Menu, ,
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5.8.1 Auto save1. Press Soft Key 1 Menu, ,
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2. Select Enable or Disable withthen press .
5.8.2 Shutter tones Choose a sound in 3.
1. Press Soft Key 1 Menu, ,, .
2. Select Sound 1~3 with then press .
5.8.3 Delete album1. Press Soft Key 1 Menu, ,
, . Enter four-digitlock code(Default is 0000.).
2. Select the menu of yourchoice by using , thenpress .
G Press Soft Key 1 Options toselect: Mark all / Unmarkall
5.8.4 Lock all albums1. Press Soft Key 1 Menu, ,
, . Enter four-digitlock code(Default is 0000.).
2. Select Enable or Disable withthen press .
5.8.5 Memory usageSelect the target memory(internal or external).
1. Press Soft Key 1 Menu, ,, .
2. Select Internal memory orExternal memory with thenpress .
5.8.6 Reset settingsReset all camera settings onfactory default settings.
1. Press Soft Key 1 Menu, ,, . Enter four-digit
lock code(Default is 0000.).2. Select Yes or No with then
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66..11 MMPP33 Quick Access to MP3 Feature
Pressing the MP3 Key ( ) fromstandby mode is a hot key to MP3Player.
6.1.1 MP3 music boxShows the list and play MP3music.
1. Press Soft Key 1 Menu, ,, .
2. Select the desired music listwith then press .
3. Select Soft Key 1 Options tocustomize the MP3 music.
My list setting / Goto my list /Repeat mode / Rearrangement/ Delete / Delete all
Keys functions are as following:Soft Key 1: Show you MP3 Playlist.
Soft Key 2: Allows you tochange Repeat mode duringlistening to MP3 file.
Up Navigation Key: Allows youto set repeating section.
Right Navigation Key: Pressonce to go to next song. Presslong to fast forward.
Left Navigation Key: Press onceto go to previous song. Presslong to fast rebind.OK Key: Pause / Play.
Down Navigation Key: Stop and Go back to Playlist.
Press to Exit MP3 Player.
6.1.2 MP3 my list A list can hold upto 200 song list.Only 1 mylist is available
1. Press Soft Key 1 Menu, ,, .
6.1.3 MP3 settingsAllows you to customize MP3skins.
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1. Press Soft Key 1 Menu, ,, .
2. Use to highlight one of thesettings and press toselect it.MP3 skin / MP3 timer
66..22 VVooiiccee rreeccoorrddeerrUsing voice recorder, save up toMax. 2 hours for each file.Recording time may diminishaccording to the functioncircumstances. Max. 300 files canbe saved into each Internal andExternal folders. and check voicerecords list on Internal orExternal folders.
1. Press Soft key 1 Menu, ,.
2. Select Record new/ Voicerecords/ Recorder settingswith then press .
6.2.1 Record new1. Press to begin recording.
2. Press to stop recording.
G Press to save.
G Press Soft Key 2 Rename.
G Press Soft Key 1 Delete.
6.2.2 Voice recordsAfter selecting the desired voicememo with ,
G Press to play.
G Press Soft Key 1 Options toselect: Rename / Set asringtone / Delete / Delete all
6.2.3 Recorder settingsUse to highlight one of thesettings and press to select it.
● Memory usage - (Internalmemory / External memory)
● Auto save - (Enable /Disable)
● Playback speed - (Slow /
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sound or noise during arecord, activate pausefunction automatically.) -(Enable / Disbale)
● Reset settings - (Yes / No)
66..33 GGaammeeYou can enjoy 2 kinds of games.
1. Press Soft Key 1 Menu, ,.
2. Select Zoozoo club /Halloween fever with thenpress .
66..44 FFMM RRaaddiiooYou can enjoy FM Radio.
1. Attach headset to the headsetjack.
2. Press Soft Key 1 Menu, ,. or Press for
long time in idle mode.
3. Press Soft key 1 for belowoptions:
G Switch Off Exit this menu.
G Edit Channel Adjust and savechannels manually.
G Scan Channel Auto scan andsave channels.
G Reset Reset all channels todefault mode.
G Listen Via Listen FM Radio viaSpeaker or Headset.
G Sleep Timer This featureallows user to set a sleeptimer based on that the FMradio automatically turns off.
NNoottee Up to 12 channels can beconfigured.When using headset, justpress headset button tomove to next savedchannel.
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7. Organizer
77..11 SScchheedduulleerrAllows you to input your scheduleor erase or view. If you input thetime and memo, an alarm rings atthe set time. Scheduler &Aniversary can be saved up to160.
1. Press Soft Key 1 Menu, ,.
2. Select the date using yourkeypad, then press Soft Key 1OptionsView sche. / View to-do /View anniv. / Search sche. /Go to date / Delete all
77..22 TToo--ddooUp to 80, can be saved.
1. Press Soft Key 1 Menu, ,.
2. Press Soft Key 2 Add to write anew event.
3. Press Soft Key 1 Options:Delete / View all / By priorities/ Calendar / Mark completed /Search to-do / Del. completed /Delete all
77..33 AAnnnniivveerrssaarryy This helps organize your time andreminds you of importantanniversary. Scheduler &Aniversary can be saved up to160.1. Press Soft Key 1 Menu, ,
.2. Select the date to organize
anniversary and press .3. Press Soft Key 2 Add and input
contents.4. Press to save it.5. Press Soft Key 1 Options:
Delete / View all / Viewmonthly / Calendar / Searchanniv.
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77..44 MMeemmooUp to 40, can be saved.
1. Press Soft Key 1 Menu, ,.
2. Press Soft Key 2 Add to write anew memo.
3. After entering characters (Forentering characters, refer topages 29~32) press tosave it.
4. Press Soft Key 1 Options:Search memo / Set background / Delete /Delete all
77..55 DDaattee ccoouunntteerrUp to 10, can be saved.
1. Press Soft Key 1 Menu, ,.
2. Press Soft Key 2 Add to write anew event.
3. After entering characters (Forentering characters, refer to
pages 29~32) press tosave it.
4. Press Soft Key 1 Options toinput Symbol and ^.^.
77..66 DD--ddaayy ffiinnddeerrAllows you to find D-day events.1. Press Soft Key 1 Menu, ,
.2. Set the date to find events and
press Soft Key 1 Reg to editcontents.
3. Press to save it.4. Press Soft Key 2 Calen.
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8. Tools
88..11 RReemmiinnddeerrAllows you to use multiple alarmcapabilities.1. Press Soft Key 1 Menu, ,
.2. Set the reminder time and ring
type and press to save it.
88..22 AAllaarrmm To change an event alarm time.
1. Press Soft Key 1 Menu, ,.
2. You can change the alarmmode using . (Alarm Off / Once / Mon~Fri/Mon~Sat / Daily )
3. And set the time.G AM / PM may be selected
using .4. Select repeat time 5min /10min
/15min.5. And set Follow profile /
Always vibrate / Always bell.6. With soft key 1 Type, select bell
type and press to save.G Ringer volume is controlled
according to settings done inSettings > Sound > Volume.
NNoottee Alarm is disabled when themobile is switched off. Anyalarms that have passed theset limits will automaticallyexpire.
How to Set Snooze Only when alarm type is ringer,snooze is automatically activated.When no key is input when alarmsounds, Snooze function is setautomatically one minute later,and the alarm sounds again afterset alarm time.
88..33 CCaallccuullaattoorrCalculate simple mathematicalcomputations.(Can get result upto seconddecimal place.)
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2. Press and inorder.
3. Select (multiplication) usingkeys.
4. Press and der.
5. Select using .You will see the result of thecalculation 250.
NNoottee Calculations can be made
with up to 32 characters at
one time (e.g., 73+01-03
would be 8 characters).
88..44 UUnniitt ccoonnvveerrtteerrUnit converter provides variousconversion unit like Length,Surface, Weight, Volume,Temperature and Velocity.
1. Press Soft Key 1 Menu, ,.
Length, Surface, Weight,
Volume, Temperature andVelocity2. Enter the Input for Source unit
and it displays the result indestination unit.
3. Press or to selectdifferent units of measurement.
4. Press or to switchbetween source anddestination units.
88..55 SSttoopp wwaattcchhStopwatch is available.
1. Press Soft Key 1 Menu, ,.
2. Press Soft Key 1 Start.(With Soft Key, you can setStop / Lap / Conti / Reset)
88..66 WWoorrlldd ttiimmeeIs useful if you need to make acall to another country, and youare not sure about the timedifference. DST feature is notavailable.
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1. Press Soft Key 1 Menu, ,.
2. Select the city you desire byusing .
3. When press , the set citybecomes the default city ofworld clock.
NNoottee With Soft Key 1 List, youcan also select city.
88..77 BBlluueettooootthhThe MC256 is compatible withdevices that support theBluetooth® headset (HSP), hands-free (HFP), serial port (SPP), dial-up networking (DUN), object push(OPP) for VCard, JPG, MP3. Youmay create and store 12 pairingswithin the MC256 and connect toone device at a time. Theapproximate communication rangefor Bluetooth® wireless technologyis up to 30 feet (10 meters).
NNoottee Read the user guide of each
Bluetooth® accessory that
you are trying to pair with
your phone because the
instructions may be different.
When downloading over
resolution 1280 x 960 image
through Bluetooth®, the
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phone.
Your phone is based on the
Bluetooth® specification, but it
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Bluetooth® wireless
technology. Phone does not
support ALL Bluetooth®
OBEX Profiles.
Bluetooth QD ID B012722
8.7.1 Bluetooth activeAllows you to phone's Bluetooth®
power Enable/Disable.
1. Press Soft Key 1 Menu, ,, .
2. Select Enable / Disable byusing then press .
NNoottee By default, your phone's
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8.7.2 Paired devicesPairing is the process that allowsthe handset to locate, establish,and register 1-to-1 connectionwith the target device.
For pairing new Bluetooth®
device
1. Follow the Bluetooth®
accessory instructions to setthe device to pairing mode.
2. Press Soft Key 1 Menu, ,, .
Set the desired device topairing.Press Soft Key 2 Search.
3. If Bluetooth® power is set to off,you will be prompted to turnpower on. Select Yesand press .
4. The device will appear inSearched Devices menu onceit has been located. Highlightthe device and press .
5. The handset will prompt youfor the passcode. When paired,move to Paired Devices.Consult the Bluetooth®
accessory instructions for theappropriate passcode (typically“0000” - 4 zeroes). Enter thepasscode and press .
6. Press Connect.(Bluetooth® Headset orBluetooth® Handsfree areavailable to connect.)
7. Once connected, you will seethe device listed in the PairedDevices menu and theBluetooth® device connectedicon will show up on yourenunciator when connected tothe Bluetooth® device. You canalso check out the connectionwith a orange icon on the list.
TTiipp Bluetooth® wireless connection
is dependent on your Bluetooth®
devices. You may only be able
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Headset, even if you use
Stereo Headset.
8.7.3 My visibilityAllows you to set whether yourdevice is able to be searched byother Bluetooth® devices in thearea.
1. Press Soft Key 1 Menu, ,, .
2. Select Once / Disable by usingthen press .
NNoottee Duration time of Visibility Onlasts for 3 minutes.
8.7.4 DUN activeDial-up Networking to use yourphone as a modem to connect tothe Internet. While your phone isconnected to a PC or PDA, youcan dial up the phone to connectto the Internet. To use Sync withBluetooth, set the DUN active On.
1. Press Soft Key 1 Menu, ,, .
2. Select Enable / Disable byusing then press .
8.7.5 My device infoAllows you to edit the Bluetooth®
name of your phone when AddNew Device menu is highlighted.
1. Press Soft Key 1 Menu, ,, .
2. Press to Edit.
3. Press to clear theexisting name.
4. Use the numeric keypad toenter a new custom name.
5. Press to save and exit.
88..88 UUTTKKWith UTK application, you canenjoy various services.
1. Press Soft Key 1 Menu, ,.
2. Select the desired menu byusing then press .
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9.1.1 TonesAllows you to customize tonetype.1. Press Soft Key 1 Menu, ,
, .2. Select the tone type to change
with .Basic / Trendy / Delight /Relax / Extreme / Download /MP3 / Voice Record
3. Select the desired tone andpress Soft Key 1 Options, andthen select below options.Incoming bell / PowerOn bell /PowerOff bell / Reminder bell/ Alarm bell
4. Press to save settings.
9.1.2 Effect tonesAllows you to customize effecttone type.
1. Press Soft Key 1 Menu, ,, .
2. Select effect tone type:Musical / Business /Xylophone / Piano
3. Select the desired tone andpress Soft Key 1 Options, andthen select below options.Key / Shutter / Menu sound /Message
4. Press to save settings.
9.1.3 AlertsAllows you to customize alertstone type.1. Press Soft Key 1 Menu, ,
, .2. Select alert tone type:
Call alerts type / Msg alertstype / Msg alerts cycle
3. Press to save settings.
9.1.4 Volume Allows you to customize severalsound volume.
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1. Press Soft Key 1 Menu, ,, .
2. Select volume type:Ring tone / Key tone / Shuttertone / Earpiece / Speakerphone / Alarm window / Menusound / Power on/off / Game
3. With , set the volume.
4. Press to save settings.
99..22 DDiissppllaayy Lets you personalize your phone’sdisplay by selecting differentgraphics.
9.2.1 Main screens1. Press Soft Key 1 Menu, ,
, .
2. With , set the desiredimage for the Idle screen /Incoming call / Power on /Power off.
3. Press to save it.
9.2.2 Theme & clockAllows you to select a clock onyour mobile phone display.
1. Press Soft Key 1 Menu, ,, .
2. Select the item of your choiceby using , then press
to save it.
9.2.3 Menu styleAllows you to select the menustyle.
1. Press Soft Key 1 Menu, ,, .
2. Select Grid style or List stylewith and then press
to save it.
9.2.4 Dialing font Allows you to customize dialingfont displayed on screen.1. Press Soft Key 1 Menu, ,
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, .2. Set DialSize, DialColour,
DialFont.3. Press to save settings.
9.2.5 BacklightChoose the settings of the LCDand keypad backlight.
1. Press Soft Key 1 Menu, ,, .
2. With , select Manual orNormal.
3. When set as Manual,customize settings.
G LCD: Always off / 5sec / 10sec/ 20sec / 30sec / 1min
G LCD Brightness: 40%, 60%,80%, 100%
G Button : Off , 5sec, 10sec
4. Press to save it. After theset time, LCD is dimming for 20seconds and turns off.
99..33 PPoowweerr ssaavveeThis feature helps conserve yourbattery power by restricting thedisplay.
1. Press Soft Key 1 Menu, ,.
2. Select Enable / Disable byusing then press .
99..44 SSeeccuurriittyyPrevents unauthorized use ofyour phone.
NNoottee The lock code/password on
your phone is 0000 by
default.
9.4.1 PIN code requestWhen activated On, phonerequests you to enter PIN Codefor card-holder verification.When booting phone, enter thePIN Code(personal identificationnumber) of R-UIM Card. WithoutPIN Code, cannot access to
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contact info, SMS or making acall/answering a call. For furtherassistance, please contactService Provider care. DDeeffaauullttPPiinn CCooddee iiss 00000000..
1. Press Soft Key 1 Menu, ,enter four-digit lock code
and .
2. Select Enable / Disable byusing then press .
3. After selecting Enable, enter4~8 digits PIN number andpress .
G Please contact your serviceprovider for more information.
9.4.2 Change PIN code Change PIN code is a functionthat enables changing of the PINnumber, which is saved in thecard. First, Select PIN Coderequest Enable and, if correct PINis entered, then followed by
entering new password for 3times. If the new passwordentered for 3 times do not matcheach other, a message notifies soand new password shall beentered again. Initial PIN numberdiffers depending on the cardmanufacturer.
1. Press Soft Key 1 Menu, ,enter four-digit lock code
and .
2. Enter the New PIN Code (4~8digits) and press .
3. Re-enter PIN Code and press.
9.4.3 Lock phoneAllows you to lock phonesettings.1. Press Soft Key 1 Menu, ,
enter four-digit lock codeand .
2. Select Enable or Disable.
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9.4.4 Auto key lock Allows you to set auto key lock.1. Press Soft Key 1 Menu, ,
enter four-digit lock codeand .
2. Select Enable or Disable.
9.4.5 Lock outgoingAllows you to set outgoing lock.1. Press Soft Key 1 Menu, ,
enter four-digit lock codeand .
2. Select Disable/All outgoingcalls/Int'l calls.
9.4.6 Lock contactsAllows you to set lock contacts.1. Press Soft Key 1 Menu, ,
enter four-digit lock codeand .
2. Select Enable or Disable.
9.4.7 Lock messagesAllows you to set lock messages.1. Press Soft Key 1 Menu, ,
enter four-digit lock codeand .
2. Select Enable or Disable.
9.4.8 Lock call historyAllows you to set lock call history.1. Press Soft Key 1 Menu, ,
enter four-digit lock codeand .
2. Select Enable or Disable.
9.4.9 Emergency number You can call these numbers 190,177, 150 even when the phone islocked. To enter 3 emergencynumbers.
1. Press Soft Key 1 Menu, ,enter four-digit lock code
and .
2. Press Soft Key 1 Edit.
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3. Enter an Emergency number.
4. Press to save it.
9.4.0 Lockcode setting Allows you to set lockcode setting.1. Press Soft Key 1 Menu, ,
enter four-digit lock codeand .
2. Select the item of lockcodesetting.Change lockcode / Lockcodehint
99..55 LLaanngguuaaggeeSet the Trilingual feature accordingto your preference, choose amongFrench, Arabic and English. 1. Press Soft Key 1 Menu, ,
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2. Set Français/ /English with
and then press .
99..66 EEnnttrryy mmeetthhooddAllows you to set the entry type. 1. Press Soft Key 1 Menu, ,
.2. Select the entry type and press
to save it.T9Fr / Fr_Abc / 123 / T9Arab /Arab / T9En / Abc
99..77 AAiirrppllaannee mmooddeeWhen your phone is in AirplaneMode, it cannot send or receiveany calls or access onlineinformation. You may use thephone’s other features, such asGame, Scheduler, Memo, etc.
1. Press Soft Key 1 Menu, ,.
G Select Enable or Disable andpress to save it.
99..88 MMeemmoorryy ssttaattuussAllows you to check memory
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status.1. Press Soft Key 1 Menu, ,
.2. Select the item to check
memory.Internal memory info /External memory info / Initinternal memory / Init externalmemory
99..99 MMyy pphhoonnee nnuummbbeerr Allows you to check my phonenumber.1. Press Soft Key 1 Menu, ,
.2. Check My num / Contact / Edit
hint.
99..00 LLiinnee ssppeeeedd Allows you to check line speed.1. Press Soft Key 1 Menu, ,
.2. Set the line speed.
USB / 115K / 19.2K
99..** VVeerrssiioonn iinnffoorrmmaattiioonn Allows you to check versioninformation.1. Press Soft Key 1 Menu, ,
.2. Check Version / Date / Time.
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RReeccoorrdd(During a Call : Soft 2 key)It allows you to record aconversation during a phone call.As it is recording, the phonedisplays a countdown timer thatshows how many seconds areleft for recording.
1. Press the Soft2 Keyduring the call.
2. Press to begin recording.
3. Press to stop recording.
4. Press to save the voicememo.
Options Memo / Search contacts / Addnew contact / Search schedule /Mute or Unmute
MMeemmoo(During a Call : Soft key 1 Options)
It allows you to note a phonenumber that the other personprovides you during a call. Thenumber will be stored in the CallHistory. Upto 32 number may besaved.Press the Soft Key 1 during thecall.
1. Press Memo.
2. Type the phone number andpress the Save to savememo.
MMuuttee//UUnnmmuuttee (During a Call : Soft key 1 Options, )This function locks themicrophone of your telephoneand prevent sounds from yourend being heard by the person atthe other end.
● To enable Mute Function:
1. Press the Soft Key 1
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1. Repeat the procedure.
AAddjjuussttiinngg SSppeeaakkeerr MMooddee OOnn (During a Call : Press )During a call, to activate orcancel speaker shortly, press
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CCaallll vvoolluummeeAdjust the Earpiece/Speaker CallVolume with during the call.
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There are a variety ofaccessories available for yourmobile phone. You can selectthese options according to yourpersonal communicationrequirements. Consult your localdealer for availability.
Travel Adaptor
This adaptor allows you tocharge the battery. It supports AC100~240 Volt, 50~60 Hz outlets.
Battery
Headset
Connects to your phone, allowinghands- free operation. Includesearpiece, microphone, andintegrated call answer /termination button.
Handstrap
NNootteeUse only LG-approved battery. Yourbattery is only available for thismodel.
Buying the right battery is the bestway to ensure it is genuine and safe.
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Q : How do I view the list ofDialled calls, Receivedcalls and Missed calls?
A : Press .
Q : How do I clear CallHistory ?
A : Press � Press SoftKey 1 OOppttiioonnss � SelectDDeelleettee oorr DDeelleettee aallll�Press � Select YYeess� Press .
Q : How do I view allnumbers stored inmemory?
A : Press Soft Key 2 CCoonnttaaccttss.
Q : How many events can Iadd to the schedule ?
A : Total of 160 events.
Q : How do I clear pastschedule stored inScheduler?
A : Press Soft Key 1 MMeennuu�OOrrggaanniizzeerr �SScchheedduulleerr�
Press � Press SoftKey 1 OOppttiioonnss�CClleeaarr ppaasstt
Q : How many Speed Dialnumbers can I store?
A : Total of 99 numbers.
Q : How do I send a textmessage ?
A : Press �Select WWrriittee
message.
Q : How do I clear the calltimer (reset the time usedmonthly)?
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A : Press Soft Key 1 MMeennuu�CCaallll mmaannaaggeerr�CCaallll dduurraattiioonn�AAllll ccaallllss� Soft 1
key DDeell� Press .
Q : How do I find out my lockcode ?
A : The Lock Code /Password on your phoneis 00000000 by default.
Q : How many groups arethere ?
A : In Groups, there areFamily / Friend / Team /Alumni / ETC / Group6 /Group7 / Group8 / Group9/ Group0. You can edit Group title.To change Group Name,1. Press Soft key 1 MMeennuu
� CCoonnttaaccttss�GGrroouupp sseettttiinnggss.
2. Press EEddiitt.
Q : What is the significanceof key ?
A : key is equivalent topressing Soft Key 1, in thecase of Soft Key 1 isassociated with “SSeelleecctt”option.
quivalent to pressingSoft Key + selecting firstoption of popup menu, inthe case of Soft Key 1 isassociated with“OOppttiioonnss” option.
key for turning thespeaker on / off duringthe call properly.
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Q : What is the differencebetween activatingspeaker during a call andactivating it in Idle mode?
A : If user want to usespeaker ON as defaultalways, user can enablethe speaker mode bypressing LONG key.
If user want to usespeaker temporarily, hecan enable it by pressing
key. User can togglespeaker by pressing thesame key.
Q : What is Airplane Mode?A : This 'Airplane Mode'
function will turn offradio frequency (RF) ofmobile, so user can notmake the following
Incoming / OutgoingCalls, Sending /Receiving SMS and DataCommunication / FMRadio and etc.
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BBeeffoorree ccaalllliinngg ffoorr sseerrvviicceePlease check to see if anyproblem which you may have
with your phone is describedhere before taking it for serviceor calling a service engineer.
When showingsymptoms like: Check this!
Check whether it is in service area, and if you continueto see “ ” please turn off the power and wait forapproximately 2 minutes to turn it back on. If there isno change, check again after relocating to other areas.
When “ ” doesnot disappearfrom the screen.
When frequency environment is unstable in acertain area, connection may be abrupt and notaudible. Relocate to other areas and try again.
Whenconnection isabrupt or is notaudible incertain areas.
When frequency is unstable or weak, or if there aretoo many users, connection may be cut off evenafter it was established. Please try again a little lateror try after relocating to other areas.
When connectionis not made wellor abrupt evenwhen established.
Remove battery and turn on the power afterplacing it back on. If there is no change eventhen, sufficiently charge the battery and try again.
When LCDdoes not turnon.
Check whether headset is connected to the phone.Fully pressed to the headset to the phone.
When FMRadio is notaudible.
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When showingsymptoms like: Check this!
Called "Echo Phenomenon," it occurs if connectionvolume is too high or caused by specialproperties(semi electronic telephone exchange) of themachine on the other end.
When it echoeswhile connectionis made with acertain telephonein a certain area.
If connection is made for a significantly longduration, or game and Internet and others are usedfor a long time, the phone may become hot. Thishas no effect upon the life of the product orperformance.
When the phoneis heated.
Ringer Type may be set as "Mute". Please select"Ring".
When the Ringerdoes not ring, orwhen Backlight orLCD blinks only.
Because battery wear out, its life graduallybecomes shorter. If its life becomes shorter overhalf of that at the time of purchase, you mustpurchase a new one.
Standbyduration forbattery graduallybecomes shorter.
If time for use of battery is short, it may be due tothe user environment, or large volume of calls, orweak signals.
When usagetime of batterybecomesshorter.
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TTIIAA SSaaffeettyy IInnffoorrmmaattiioonnProvided herein is the completeTIA Safety Information forWireless Handheld phones.Inclusion of the text coveringPacemakers, Hearing Aids, andOther Medical Devices isrequired in the owner’s manualfor CTIA Certification. Use of theremaining TIA language isencouraged when appropriate.
Exposure to Radio FrequencySignal
Your wireless handheld portabletelephone is a low power radiotransmitter and receiver. When itis ON, it receives and also sendsout radio frequency (RF) signals.In August, 1996, the FederalCommunications Commissions(FCC) adopted RF exposureguidelines with safety levels forhand-held wireless phones.Those guidelines are consistentwith the safety standardspreviously set by both U.S. and
international standards bodies:ANSI C95.1 (1992) *NCRP Report 86 (1986)ICNIRP (1996)
Those standards were based oncomprehensive and periodicevaluations of the relevantscientific literature. For example,over 120 scientists, engineers,and physicians from universities,government health agencies, andindustry reviewed the availablebody of research to develop theANSI Standard (C95.1).The design of your phonecomplies with the FCC guidelines(and those standards).
Antenna Care
Use only the supplied or anapproved replacement antenna.Unauthorized antennas,modifications, or attachmentscould damage the phone andmay violate FCC regulations.
Phone Operation
NORMAL POSITION : Hold the
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phone as you would any othertelephone with the antennapointed up and over yourshoulder.
Tips on Efficient Operation :
• For your phone to operatemost efficiently:Do not touch the antennaunnecessarily when the phone isin use. Contact with the antennaaffects call quality and maycause the phone to operate at ahigher power level thanotherwise needed.• American National Standards
Institute; National Council onRadiation Protection andMeasurements; InternationalCommission on Non-IonizingRadiation Protection.
Driving
Check the laws and regulationson the use of wireless telephonesin the areas where you drive.Always obey them. Also, if usingyour phone while driving, please:
• Give full attention to driving --driving safely is your firstresponsibility;
• Use hands-free operation, ifavailable;
• Pull off the road and parkbefore making or answering acall if driving conditions sorequire.
Electronic Devices
Most modern electronicequipment is shielded from RFsignals. However, certainelectronic equipment may not beshielded against the RF signalsfrom your wireless phone.
Pacemakers
The Health IndustryManufacturers Associationrecommends that a minimumseparation of six(6”) inches bemaintained between a handheldwireless phone and a pacemakerto avoid potential interferencewith the pacemaker. Theserecommendations are consistent
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with the independent research byand recommendations ofWireless Technology Research.Persons with pacemakers:• Should ALWAYS keep the
phone more than six inchesfrom their pacemaker whenthe phone is turned ON;
• Should not carry the phone ina breast pocket.
• Should use the ear oppositethe pacemaker to minimizethe potential for interference.
Hearing Aids
Some digital wireless phonesmay interfere with some hearingaids. In the event of suchinterference, you may want toconsult the LG AuthorisedService Center to discussalternatives Optional for eachphone manufacturer.
Other Medical Devices
If you use any other personalmedical device, consult themanufacturer of your device to
determine if they are adequatelyshielded from external RF energy.Your physician may be able toassist you in obtaining thisinformation. Turn your phone OFF in healthcare facilities when anyregulations posted in these areasinstruct you to do so. Hospitals orhealth care facilities may beusing equipment that could besensitive to external RF energy.
Vehicles
RF signals may affect improperlyinstalled or inadequately shieldedelectronic systems in motorvehicles. Check with themanufacturer or itsrepresentative regarding yourvehicle. You should also consult themanufacturer of any equipmentthat has been added to yourvehicle.
Posted Facilities
Turn your phone OFF in any
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facility where posted notices sorequire.
Aircraft
FCC regulations prohibit usingyour phone while in the air.Switch OFF your phone beforeboarding an aircraft.
Blasting Areas
To avoid interfering with blastingoperations, turn your phone OFFwhen in a “blasting area” or inareas posted : “Turn off two-wayradio”. Obey all signs andinstructions.
Potentially Explosive Atmosphere
Turn your phone OFF when in anyarea with a potentially explosiveatmosphere and obey all signsand instructions. Sparks in suchareas could cause an explosionor fire resulting in bodily injury oreven death.Areas with a potentially explosiveatmosphere are often, but not
always marked clearly. Potentialareas may include: fueling areas(such as gasoline stations); belowdeck on boats; fuel or chemicaltransfer or storage facilities;vehicles using liquefiedpetroleum gas (such as propaneor butane); areas where the aircontains chemicals or particles(such as grain, dust, or metalpowders); and any other areawhere you would normally beadvised to turn off your vehicleengine.
For Vehicles Equipped with anAir Bag
An air bag inflates with greatforce. DO NOT place objects,including either installed orportable wireless equipment, inthe area over the air bag or in theair bag deployment area. If in-vehicle wireless equipment isimproperly installed and the airbag inflates, serious injury couldresult.
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SSaaffeettyy IInnffoorrmmaattiioonnPlease read and observe thefollowing information for safe andproper use of your phone and toprevent damage. Also, keep theuser guide in an accessible placeat all the times after reading it.
Violation of the instructions maycause minor or serious damageto the product.
Charger and Adapter Safety
● The charger and adapter areintended for indoor use only.
Battery Information and Care
● Please dispose of your batteryproperly.
● The battery does not need tobe fully discharged beforerecharging.
● Use only LG-approvedchargers specific to yourphone model since they aredesigned to maximize batterylife.
● Do not disassemble or short-circuit the battery.
● Keep the battery’s metalcontacts clean.
● Replace the battery when it nolonger provides acceptableperformance. The battery canbe recharged several hundredtimes before replacement.
● Recharge the battery afterlong periods of non-use tomaximize battery life.
● Battery life will vary due tousage patterns andenvironmental conditions.
● Use of extended backlighting,Mini Browser, and dataconnectivity kits affect batterylife and talk/standby times.
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● The self-protection function ofthe battery cuts the power ofthe phone when its operationis in an abnormal state. In thiscase, remove the battery fromthe phone, reinstall it, and turnthe phone on.
Explosion, Shock, and FireHazards
● Do not put your phone in aplace subject to excessivedust and keep the minimumrequired distance between thepower cord and heat sources.
● Unplug the power cord prior tocleaning your phone, andclean the power plug pin whenit is dirty.
● When using the power plug,ensure that it is firmlyconnected. If it is not, it maycause excessive heat or fire.
● If you put your phone in apocket or bag withoutcovering the receptacle of thephone (power plug pin),metallic articles (such as acoin, paperclip or pen) mayshort-circuit the phone.Always cover the receptaclewhen not in use.
● Do not short-circuit thebattery. Metallic articles suchas a coin, paperclip or pen inyour pocket or bag may short-circuit the + and – terminals ofthe battery (metal strips on thebattery) upon moving. Short-circuit of the terminal maydamage the battery and causean explosion.
General Notice
● Using a damaged battery orplacing a battery in your mouthmay cause serious injury.
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● Do not place items containingmagnetic components such asa credit card, phone card,bank book or subway ticketnear your phone. Themagnetism of the phone maydamage the data stored in themagnetic strip.
● Talking on your phone for a longperiod of time may reduce callquality due to heat generatedduring use.
● When the phone is not usedfor a long period time, store itin a safe place with the powercord unplugged.
● Using the phone in proximity toreceiving equipment (i.e., TV orradio) may cause interferenceto the phone.
● When listening to radio nearLCD monitor or notebook, itmay cause malfunction of
radio module, interference ornoise. For near LCD monitor,stay phone away over 30 Cm. FM Radio is only activatedwhen headset is inserted intothe phone.
● Do not use the phone if theantenna is damaged. If adamaged antenna contactsskin, it may cause a slightburn. Please contact an LGAuthorized Service Center toreplace the damaged antenna.
● Do not immerse your phone inwater. If this happens, turn itoff immediately and removethe battery. If the phone doesnot work, take it to an LGAuthorized Service Center.
● The power cord on thisproduct will expose you tolead, a chemical known to theState of California to cause(cancer) birth defects or other
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reproductive harm. Washhands after handling.
● Do not paint your phone.
● The data saved in your phonemight be deleted due tocareless use, repair of thephone, or upgrade of thesoftware. Please backup yourimportant phone numbers.(Ring tones, text messages,voice messages, pictures, andvideos could also be deleted.) The manufacturer is not liablefor damage due to the loss ofdata.
● When you use the phone inpublic places, set the ring toneto vibration so as not to disturbothers.
● Do not turn your phone on oroff when putting it in your ear.
FFDDAA CCoonnssuummeerr UUppddaatteeThe U.S. Food andDrug Administration’sCenter for Devices
and Radiological Health ConsumerUpdate on Mobile Phones.
1. Do wireless phones pose ahealth hazard?
The available scientific evidencedoes not show that any healthproblems are associated withusing wireless phones. There isno proof, however, that wirelessphones are absolutely safe.Wireless phones emit low levelsof radiofrequency energy (RF) inthe microwave range while beingused. They also emit very lowlevels of RF when in the stand-bymode. Whereas high levels of RFcan produce health effects (byheating tissue), exposure to lowlevel RF that does not produceheating effects causes no known
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adverse health effects. Manystudies of low level RF exposureshave not found any biologicaleffects. Some studies havesuggested that some biologicaleffects may occur, but suchfindings have not been confirmedby additional research. In somecases, other researchers havehad difficulty in reproducingthose studies, or in determiningthe reasons for inconsistentresults.
2. What is FDA's role concerningthe safety of wireless phones?
Under the law, FDA does notreview the safety of radiation-emitting consumer products suchas wireless phones before theycan be sold, as it does with newdrugs or medical devices.However, the agency hasauthority to take action if wirelessphones are shown to emitradiofrequency energy (RF) at a
level that is hazardous to theuser. In such a case, FDA couldrequire the manufacturers ofwireless phones to notify users ofthe health hazard and to repair,replace or recall the phones sothat the hazard no longer exists. Although the existing scientificdata do not justify FDA regulatoryactions, FDA has urged thewireless phone industry to take anumber of steps, including thefollowing:
• Support needed research intopossible biological effects ofRF of the type emitted bywireless phones;
• Design wireless phones in away that minimizes any RFexposure to the user that is notnecessary for device function;and
• Cooperate in providing usersof wireless phones with thebest possible information on
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possible effects of wirelessphone use on human health.
FDA belongs to an interagencyworking group of the federalagencies that have responsibilityfor different aspects of RF safetyto ensure coordinated efforts atthe federal level. The followingagencies belong to this workinggroup:
• National Institute forOccupational Safety and Health
• Environmental ProtectionAgency
• Occupational Safety andHealth Administration
• National Telecommunicationsand Information Administration
The National Institutes of Healthparticipates in some interagencyworking group activities, as wellFDA shares regulatoryresponsibilities for wirelessphones with the Federal
Communications Commission(FCC). All phones that are sold inthe United States must complywith FCC safety guidelines thatlimit RF exposure. FCC relies onFDA and other health agenciesfor safety questions aboutwireless phones.FCC also regulates the basestations that the wireless phonenetworks rely upon. While thesebase stations operate at higherpower than do the wirelessphones themselves, the RFexposures that people get fromthese base stations are typicallythousands of times lower thanthose they can get from wirelessphones. Base stations are thusnot the subject of the safetyquestions discussed in thisdocument.
3. What kinds of phones are thesubject of this update?
The term “wireless phone” refers
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here to hand-held wireless phonswith built-in antennas, oftencalled “cell”, “mobile”, or “PCS”phones. These types of wirelessphones can expose the user tomeasurable radiofrequencyenergy(RF) because of the shortdistance between the phone andthe user’s head. These RF exposures are limitedby Federal CommunicationsCommission safety guidelinesthat were developed with theadvice of FDA and other federalhealth and safety agencies.When the phone is located atgreater distances from the user,the exposure to RF is drasticallylower because a person's RFexposure decreases rapidly withincreasing distance from thesource. The so-called "cordlessphones," which have a base unitconnected to the telephonewiring in a house, typicallyoperate at far lower power levels,
and thus produce RF exposuresfar below the FCC safety limits.
4. What are the results of theresearch done already?
The research done thus far hasproduced conflicting results, andmany studies have suffered fromflaws in their research methods.Animal experiments investigatingthe effects of radiofrequencyenergy (RF) exposurescharacteristic of wireless phoneshave yielded conflicting resultsthat often cannot be repeated inother laboratories. A few animalstudies, however, have suggestedthat low levels of RF couldaccelerate the development ofcancer in laboratory animals.However, many of the studiesthat showed increased tumordevelopment used animals thathad been genetically engineeredor treated with cancer causingchemicals so as to be pre-
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disposed to develop cancer in theabsence of RF exposure. Otherstudies exposed the animals toRF for up to 22 hours per day.These conditions are not similarto the conditions under whichpeople use wireless phones, sowe don’t know with certaintywhat the results of such studiesmean for human health.Three large epidemiology studieshave been published sinceDecember 2000. Between them,the studies investigated anypossible association between theuse of wireless phones andprimary brain cancer, glioma,meningioma, or acousticneuroma, tumors of the brain orsalivary gland, leukemia, or othercancers. None of the studiesdemonstrated the existence ofany harmful health effects fromwireless phone RF exposures.However, none of the studies cananswer questions about long-term exposures, since the
average period of phone use inthese studies was around threeyears.
5. What research is needed todecide whether RF exposurefrom wireless phones poses ahealth risk?
A combination of laboratorystudies and epidemiologicalstudies of people actually usingwireless phones would providesome of the data that are needed.Lifetime animal exposure studiescould be completed in a fewyears. However, very largenumbers of animals would beneeded to provide reliable proofof a cancer promoting effect ifone exists. Epidemiologicalstudies can provide data that isdirectly applicable to humanpopulations, but 10 or more yearsfollow-up may be needed toprovide answers about somehealth effects, such as cancer.This is because the interval
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between the time of exposure to acancer-causing agent and thetime tumors develop — if they do— may be many, many years. Theinterpretation of epidemiologicalstudies is hampered by difficultiesin measuring actual RF exposureduring day-to-day use of wirelessphones. Many factors affect thismeasurement, such as the angleat which the phone is held, orwhich model of phone is used.
6. What is FDA doing to find outmore about the possiblehealth effects of wirelessphone RF?
FDA is working with the U.S.National Toxicology Program andwith groups of investigatorsaround the world to ensure thathigh priority animal studies areconducted to address importantquestions about the effects ofexposure to radiofrequencyenergy (RF).
FDA has been a leadingparticipant in the World HealthOrganization InternationalElectromagnetic Fields (EMF)Project since its inception in 1996.An influential result of this workhas been the development of adetailed agenda of researchneeds that has driven theestablishment of new researchprograms around the world. TheProject has also helped develop aseries of public informationdocuments on EMF issues. FDA and the CellularTelecommunications & InternetAssociation (CTIA) have a formalCooperative Research andDevelopment Agreement (CRADA)to do research on wireless phonesafety. FDA provides the scientificoversight, obtaining input fromexperts in government, industry,and academic organizations.CTIA-funded research isconducted through contracts to
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independent investigators. Theinitial research will include bothlaboratory studies and studies ofwireless phone users. The CRADAwill also include a broadassessment of additional researchneeds in the context of the latestresearch developments aroundthe world.
7. How can I find out how muchradiofrequency energyexposure I can get by using mywireless phone?
All phones sold in the UnitedStates must comply with FederalCommunications Commission(FCC) guidelines that limitradiofrequency energy (RF)exposures. FCC established theseguidelines in consultation withFDA and the other federal healthand safety agencies. The FCC limitfor RF exposure from wirelesstelephones is set at a SpecificAbsorption Rate (SAR) of 1.6watts per kilogram (1.6 W/kg). The
FCC limit is consistent with thesafety standards developed bythe Institute of Electrical andElectronic Engineering (IEEE) andthe National Council on RadiationProtection and Measurement. Theexposure limit takes intoconsideration the body’s ability toremove heat from the tissues thatabsorb energy from the wirelessphone and is set well below levelsknown to have effects.Manufacturers of wirelessphones must report the RFexposure level for each model ofphone to the FCC. The FCC website(http://www.fcc.gov/oet/rfsafety/)gives directions for locating theFCC identification number on yourphone so you can find yourphone’s RF exposure level in theonline listing.
8. What has FDA done tomeasure the radiofrequencyenergy coming from wirelessphones ?
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The Institute of Electrical andElectronic Engineers (IEEE) isdeveloping a technical standardfor measuring the radiofrequencyenergy (RF) exposure fromwireless phones and otherwireless handsets with theparticipation and leadership ofFDA scientists anring the rate atwhich RF is deposited in theheads of wireless phone users.The test method uses a tissue-simulating model of the humanhead. Standardized SAR testmethodology is expected togreatly improve the consistencyof measurements made atdifferent laboratories on the samephone. SAR is the measurementof the amount of energy absorbedin tissue, either by the wholebody or a small part of the body. Itis measured in watts/kg (ormilliwatts/g) of matter. Thismeasurement is used todetermine whether a wireless
phone complies with safetyguidelines.
9. What steps can I take toreduce my exposure toradiofrequency energy frommy wireless phone?
If there is a risk from theseproducts--and at this point we donot know that there is--it isprobably very small. But if you areconcerned about avoiding evenpotential risks, you can take afew simple steps to minimize yourexposure to radiofrequencyenergy (RF). Since time is a keyfactor in how much exposure aperson receives, reducing theamount of time spent using awireless phone will reduce RFexposure.
• If you must convict extendedconversations by wirelessphone every day, you couldplace more distance betweenyour body and the source of
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the RF, since the exposurelevel drops off dramaticallywith distance. For example,you could use a headset andcarry the wireless phone awayfrom your body or use awireless phone connected to aremote antenna
Again, the scientific data do notdemonstrate that wirelessphones are harmful. But if youare concerned about the RFexposure from these products,you can use measures like thosedescribed above to reduce yourRF exposure from wireless phoneuse.
10. What about children usingwireless phones?
The scientific evidence does notshow a danger to users ofwireless phones, includingchildren and teenagers. If youwant to take steps to lowerexposure to radiofrequency
energy (RF), the measuresdescribed above would apply tochildren and teenagers usingwireless phones. Reducing thetime of wireless phone use andincreasing the distance betweenthe user and the RF source willreduce RF exposure. Some groups sponsored by othernational governments haveadvised that children bediscouraged from using wirelessphones at all. For example, thegovernment in the United Kingdomdistributed leaflets containingsuch a recommendation inDecember 2000. They noted thatno evidence exists that using awireless phone causes braintumors or other ill effects. Theirrecommendation to limit wirelessphone use by children was strictlyprecautionary; it was not based onscientific evidence that any healthhazard exists.
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11. What about wireless phoneinterference with medicalequipment?
Radiofrequency energy (RF) fromwireless phones can interact withsome electronic devices. For thisreason, FDA helped develop adetailed test method to measureelectromagnetic interference(EMI) of implanted cardiacpacemakers and defibrillatorsfrom wireless telephones. Thistest method is now part of astandard sponsored by theAssociation for the Advancementof Medical instrumentation(AAMI). The final draft, a jointeffort by FDA, medical devicemanufacturers, and many othergroups, was completed in late2000. This standard will allowmanufacturers to ensure thatcardiac pacemakers anddefibrillators are safe fromwireless phone EMI. FDA hastested hearing aids for
interference from handheldwireless phones and helpeddevelop a voluntary standard
sponsored by the Institute ofElectrical and ElectronicEngineers (IEEE). This standardspecifies test methods andperformance requirements forhearing aids and wireless phonesso that no interference occurswhen a person uses a“compatible” phone and a“compatible” hearing aid at thesame time. This standard wasapproved by the IEEE in 2000.
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FDA continues to monitor the useof wireless phones for possibleinteractions with other medicaldevices. Should harmfulinterference be found to occur,FDA will conduct testing toassess the interference and workto resolve the problem.
12. Where can I find additionalinformation?
For additional information, pleaserefer to the following resources:
• FDA wed page on wirelessphones(http://www.fda.gov/cellphones/)
• Federal CommunicationsCommission(FCC) RF SafetyProgram(http://www.fcc.gov/oet/rfsafety/)
• International Commission onNon-ionizing RadiationProtection(http://www.icnirp.de/)
• World HealthOrganization(WHO)International EMF Project(http://www.who.int/peh-emf/en/)
• National RadiologicalProtection Board(UK)(http://www.hpa.org.uk/radiation/)
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