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Getting Started

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Soft Keys

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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 a
menu. When pressed long in idle model, activate speaker
on/off.

This allows quick access to

Message Menu (Press long to

activate 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 2

Searches Contacts, change text input mode. Press to reject
the call and send predefind SMS. Press Soft Key 2 during
Incoming call to send SMS on Call Reject.

OK / Speaker

on~off Key / Up /

Down / Left /

Right

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Summary of Contents for MC256

Page 1: ...o explode Never place your phone in a microwave oven as it will cause the battery to explode Do not dispose of your battery by fire or with hazardous or flammable materials Make sure that no sharp edged items such as animal s teeth nails come into contact with the battery There is a risk of this causing a fire Store the battery in a place out of reach of children Be careful that children do not sw...

Page 2: ...in areas where its use is prohibited For example aircraft Do not expose the battery charger or adapter to direct sunlight or use it in places with high humidity such as a bathroom Never store your phone in temperatures less than 15 C or greater than 50 C Do not use harsh chemicals such as alcohol benzene thinners etc or detergents to clean your phone There is a risk of this causing a fire Do not d...

Page 3: ...eriously damage your phone Do not disassemble the phone Do not place or answer calls while charging the phone as it may short circuit the phone and or cause electric shock or fire Only use the batteries antennas and chargers provided and approved by LG The warranty will not be applied to products provided by other suppliers Only authorized personnel should service the phone and its accessories Fau...

Page 4: ... 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 Editing Information 29 Entering Information Using T9 Text Input 29 Examples Using T9 Text Input 30 Examples Using ABC Multi tap Text inpu...

Page 5: ...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 Exte...

Page 6: ... 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 ...

Page 7: ... 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 MC256_Eng qxd 2 1 08 1 44 PM Page 7 ...

Page 8: ...pad 10 Alphanumeric keys 2 Soft keys 1 Clear key 1 Joystick key for 4 way navigation 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 External Memory Digital Camera with Zoom Arabic English SMS Voice Memo Recorder 1000 Phonebook entries 72 polyphonic MP3 and Voice quality Ringtones Speaker Phone In...

Page 9: ...included Important Information This user s manual provides important information on the use and operation of your phone Please read all the information carefully prior to using the phone for the best performance and to prevent any damage to or misuse of the phone Any unapproved change or modification will void your warranty MC256_Eng qxd 2 1 08 1 44 PM Page 9 ...

Page 10: ... outside during a snowstorm or in your car on a hot day Exposure to excessive cold or heat will result in malfunction damage and or catastrophic failure Use caution when using your phone near other electronic devices RF emissions from your mobile phone may affect nearby inadequately shielded electronic equipment You should consult with manufacturers of any personal medical devices such as pacemake...

Page 11: ...he design of this phone complies with the FCC guidelines and these international standards C CA AU UT TI IO ON N Use only the supplied and approved accessories Use of unauthorized accessories or modifications could impair call quality damage the phone void your warranty Do not use the phone with a damaged accessories If the damaged accessories come into contact with the skin a minor burn may resul...

Page 12: ...ould be avoided Vehicle Mounted External Antenna optional if available A minimum separation distance of 8 inches 20 cm must be maintained between the user bystander and the vehicle mounted external antenna to satisfy FCC RF exposure requirements For more information about RF exposure visit the FCC website at http www fcc gov FCC Part 15 Class B Compliance This device and its accessories comply wit...

Page 13: ...sunlight or use it in places with high humidity such as the bathroom C Ca au ut ti io on ns s Only use the batteries and chargers provided or approved by LG The warranty will not be applied to products provided by other suppliers Using the phone in proximity to receiving equipment i e TV or radio may cause interference in this phone Keep your phone in a safe place when not in use Only authorized p...

Page 14: ...t use the cellular phone in areas where its use is prohibited For example aircrafts Do not expose the cellular phone to high temperature or high humidity conditions Avoid shock or impact on the cellular phone Before You Start 14 Before You Start MC256_Eng qxd 2 1 08 1 44 PM Page 14 ...

Page 15: ...obile phone Headset Jack Camera Key Soft Key2 Clear My Menu Alphanumeric Keypad International Call prefix Key LCD Screen Side Key MP3 FM Key Soft Key1 OK Speaker on off 4 Way Navigation Key CALL Key Vibrate Mode Key Data Charger Port Lock Mode key Microphone Camera Lens Earpiece END PWR Key MC256_Eng qxd 2 1 08 1 44 PM Page 15 ...

Page 16: ...vate 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 men...

Page 17: ...onds 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 Alphanumeric Keypad Clear My Menu Lock Mode key Camera Key Press once to activate MP3 player and press long to activate FM radio S...

Page 18: ...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 standby mode 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 connecte...

Page 19: ...voice calls 2 If busy 3 If not answered 4 Call waiting 5 Call reject 6 Call settings 1 Answer mode 2 Connection alert 3 Out of service alert 4 Minute minder 5 SMS on Call Reject 6 Int l call prefix 7 Speaker phone My stuff 1 Downloaded 2 My files 3 Default images 4 Default ringtones 5 External memory Camera 1 Take pictures 2 Take movies 3 Take fun pictures 4 My photo gallery 5 My movie gallery 6 S...

Page 20: ...fect tones 3 Alerts 4 Volume 2 Display 1 Main screens 2 Theme clock 3 Menu style 4 Dialing font 5 Backlight 3 Power save 4 Security 1 PIN code request 2 Change PIN code 3 Lock phone 4 Auto key lock 5 Lock outgoing 6 Lock contacts 7 Lock messages 8 Lock call history 9 Emrgency number 0 Lockcode setting 5 Language 6 Entry method 7 Airplane mode 8 Memory status 1 Internal memory info 2 External memor...

Page 21: ... e B Ba at tt te er ry y To install insert the battery into the opening on the back of the phone and insert the bottom of battery into groove at the bottom of the handset Gently press down the cover until the latch snaps into place To remove push the back cover down Push the tab with one hand and lift the top of the battery to separate Groove Slot N No ot te e Use only LG approved battery Your bat...

Page 22: ...rundown battery When fully charged battery icon indicates charging by twinkling B Ba at tt te er ry y C Ch ha ar rg ge e L Le ev ve el l The battery charge level is shown at the top right of the LCD screen When the battery charge level becomes low the low battery sensor will alert you in three ways sounding an audible tone blinking the battery icon outline and displaying low battery Recharge soon ...

Page 23: ...rt circuit the battery 5 Keep the battery s metal contacts clean 6 Replace the battery when it no longer provides acceptable performance The battery can be recharged several hundred times before it needs replacing 7 Recharge the battery if it has not been used for a long time to maximize battery life 8 Do not expose the battery charger to direct sunlight or use it in areas of high humidity such as...

Page 24: ...Press and hold until the display turns off M Ma ak ki in ng g a a C Ca al ll l Every time you make a call follow these steps 1 Make sure that the phone is turned on If not hold down for 2 seconds 2 Type the phone number and then press If the phone is locked type the lock code 3 To end the call press N No ot te e In no service area appears from the screen When trying voice call in no service area N...

Page 25: ... your signal by the signal indicator on your phone s display screen A Ab bo ou ut t t th he e a an nt te en nn na a Your phone has a built in antenna As with any other radio transmitting device do not touch the antenna unnecessarily when the phone is switched on Contact with the antenna affects call quality and may cause the phone to operate at a higher power level than needed Not touching the ant...

Page 26: ...conds N No ot te e To cancel Speaker Mode On press for 2 seconds In case speaker is activated on in standby mode speaker mode is continued even after a call without respect to adjustment during a call Select My menu 1 In standby mode press to select My menu 2 Select the item of choice with and then press or to select the required menu You can add the required menu to set shortcut by selecting each...

Page 27: ... s 1 Press twice to redial the last number in Recent Calls You can also dial any of the last 120 Missed Received Dialled In call memo numbers stored in the Recent Calls See the Call History List on page 42 44 S Sp pe ee ed d d di ia al ls s Speed dialing is a convenient feature which allows you to make phone calls quickly and easily Your phone recalls the phone number from your personal directory ...

Page 28: ... who is calling by displaying the number of the person calling when your phone rings If the caller s name and number are already stored in your Cantacts the corresponding name appears with the number You should check with your service provider to ensure they offer this feature 28 Basic Functions MC256_Eng qxd 2 1 08 1 44 PM Page 28 ...

Page 29: ...customize options You can add symbol or templates Set the menu as shortcut Used to change the letter case In T9 mode press one key per letter to enter text Type Numbers In 123 Numbers mode press once to enter numbers Next In T9 mode press to display other matching words Punctuation In T9 mode press to insert punctuation in a word and complete a sentence Space Press to complete a word or insert a s...

Page 30: ...racters When the cursor is located where you want the special character switch to Symbols mode If you want to add a smiley switch to the smileys mode Press the Navigation Key to cycle through the desired characters To select Character Press the assigned number key Initial Cap T9En T9Fr Only the first letter is capitalized Caps Lock T9EN T9FR All subsequent letters are capitalized Lowercase T9en T9...

Page 31: ...splay before you have keyed in the whole word Using the NEXT Key After you have finished typing a word if the word displayed is not the word you want press to display additional choices For example follow these steps 1 Press 2 Display Good 3 Press 4 Display Home Gone Hood E Ex xa am mp pl le es s U Us si in ng g A AB BC C M Mu ul lt ti i t ta ap p T Te ex xt t i in np pu ut t Typing In ABC Multi t...

Page 32: ...on T To o E Ed di it t i in n A Ar ra ab b M Mo od de e Press Soft Key 2 until the soft menu changes to T9Arab or Arab mode K Ke ey y M Ma ap pp pi in ng g F Fo or r A Ar ra ab bi ic c E En nt tr ry y The Keys are mapped as follows MC256_Eng qxd 2 1 08 1 44 PM Page 32 ...

Page 33: ... to the menu item that you want to select Then the sub menu list will appear on the screen 4 Press the appropriate key to select the sub menu you want to access 5 Select preferred settings using the Press to go one step backward while accessing menu or selecting settings 6 Press to save the settings or to cancel without saving N No ot te e key is equivalent to pressing Soft Key selecting first opt...

Page 34: ...ovides the above features Phone can store SMS messages each in Inbox 300 Outbox 50 Archive it follows for the UIM card Drafts 20 and Templates 10 SMS supports 160 characters 160 in English 1 1 1 1 W Wr ri it te e m me es ss sa ag ge e 1 Press Soft Key 1 Menu or 2 Select Write message 3 Enter message 4 Use to select Save Priority for saving message then press 5 Select type of message by using then ...

Page 35: ... call to any number greater than 2 digits in the received message by pressing from message view screen Unread SMS Read SMS 3 After selecting the desired message 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 Then follow the process for Write G Delete all Deletes the all message from the inbox G To archive Save...

Page 36: ... verify whether the transmission was successful Only successfuly sent message is saved 1 Press Soft Key 1 Menu or 2 Select Outbox 3 After selecting the desired message with press G Forward You can modify the message you ve got Then follow the process for Write G View recipients G Delete all Deletes the all message from the Outbox G To archive Save messages kept in Inbox and Outbox to UIM card G Ma...

Page 37: ... delete information press Soft Key 2 Erase To listen information press 1 1 8 8 M Me es ss sa ag ge e h hi is st to or ry y Allows you to check all messages list 1 Press Soft Key 1 Menu or 2 Select Message history 3 Select Soft Key 1 Options Or press to mark message or Soft Key 2 Msg G Mark all Unmark all Delete Delete all Save number 1 1 9 9 T Te em mp pl la at te es s There are 10 predefined phra...

Page 38: ...for messages 1 Press Soft Key 1 Menu or 2 Select Message settings 1 1 Priority When sending a message select Normal Urgent Emergency 1 2 Message save Allows you to customize message save With this feature on Enable Disable 1 3 Text color Using key select the desired text color to be displayed and press to set 1 4 Background Allows you to customize background to be displayed on message Use to selec...

Page 39: ... You can store multiple contact details under a name 4 contact numbers You can also add the name to a group assign a ring tone for incoming call and message may add any additional details in Memo You can also insert and assign the different picture with contact name calls etc Total 1000 entries can be stored UIM card has separate memory 1 Press Soft Key 1 Menu 2 Select Contacts 3 Select Add new Se...

Page 40: ... 1 for following options Send msg Search by name Search by number View by group View UIM only Phone list Export as VCard Delete 2 2 3 3 G Gr ro ou up p s se et tt ti in ng gs s This is a function for changing Group Name and setting Ring tones by Group 1 Press Soft Key 1 Menu 2 Select Contacts 3 Select Group settings 4 Select your desired Group using 5 Press Soft Key 1 Options Initialize Initialize...

Page 41: ... dial Release Release all Speed dial map Speed Dial can not be assigned from the RUIM card 2 2 6 6 C Co op py y You can copy entries from UIM card 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 N No ot te e UIM supports only one number in each contact So only default number will be copied in case of Phone UIM 5 Select the op...

Page 42: ...Allows you to view the 120 most recent phone calls Once you exceed the total 120 number storage limit the oldest Call History record is overwritten These calls are divided into 4 types of calls N No ot te e You can view Call History in two ways The key in idle mode up to 120 most recent calls including Dialled calls Received calls Missed calls In call memos are displayed In Call History menu total...

Page 43: ... to view Press Soft Key 1 Del Press Soft Key 2 Back to go previous menu 4 You may place a call by pressing 3 1 2 Received calls Allows you to view list of all Received calls Maximum 120 Missed Received Dialled In call memos 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 Soft Key 1 ...

Page 44: ...memos 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 You may place a call by pressing 3 1 5 Entire history Allows you to check entire call history 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 Soft Key 1 ...

Page 45: ...d total dialled calls duration 3 2 3 Sent counter Displays total number of sent messages 3 3 3 3 C Ca al ll l d di iv ve er rt t Call divert lets you forward all your incoming calls to another number or Voice mail connection 1 Press Soft Key 1 Menu G All voice calls If busy If not answered 3 3 4 4 C Ca al ll l w wa ai it ti in ng g While a call is in progress you may hear two beeps indicating anot...

Page 46: ... call settings 3 6 1 Answer mode Allows you to customize answer mode 1 Press Soft Key 1 Menu 2 Select Any key or Send key only 3 6 2 Connection alert This alerts you that the call connection 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 of service alert 1 Press Soft Key 1 Menu 2 Select Enable or Disable 3 6 4 Minute m...

Page 47: ...hone During a call activate speaker mode 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 ringtones and external memory 4 4 1 1 D Do ow wn nl lo oa ad de ed d 1 Press Soft Key 1 Menu Graphics Sounds 4 4 2 2 M My y f fi il le es s 1 Press Soft Key 1 Menu Photo gallery Movie galle...

Page 48: ...edia phone comes with an easy to use built in camera which allows you to instantly take view and share photos and movies with your friends and family N No ot te e Internal Memory Up to 1000 photo movie can be saved External Memory Up to 4000 photo movie can be saved For files and folder structure saved in external memory DCF Design rule for Camera File system is applied Quick Access to Camera Feat...

Page 49: ...otal Center 5 W B Auto Cloudy Daylight Tungsten Fluore 6 Illum General Night 7 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 is stored in the Gallery Press Soft Key 2 Rename Press to save the photo 5 5 2 2 T Ta a...

Page 50: ...eneral 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 is stored in My photo gallery Press Soft Key 2 Rename Press to save the photo 5 5 4 4 M My y p ph ho ot to o g ga al ll le er ry y Look around your photo saved in the phone 1 Press Soft Key 1 Menu 2 Select the desired photo and press to view Options from picture view Take p...

Page 51: ...ress to save it 3 Press Soft Key 1 Options Delete Erase the slide show Rename Rename the selected slide show Effect Customize several effect on slide show Main theme Set the selected slide show displayed on the main LCD Enable Disable Delete all Erase all slide show 5 5 7 7 P Ph ho ot to o e ed di it to or r You can edit your captured photo with various options 1 Press Soft Key 1 Menu 2 Use to sel...

Page 52: ...ons to select Mark all Unmark all 5 8 4 Lock all albums 1 Press Soft Key 1 Menu Enter four digit lock code Default is 0000 2 Select Enable or Disable with then press 5 8 5 Memory usage Select the target memory internal or external 1 Press Soft Key 1 Menu 2 Select Internal memory or External memory with then press 5 8 6 Reset settings Reset all camera settings on factory default settings 1 Press So...

Page 53: ...are as following Soft Key 1 Show you MP3 Play list Soft Key 2 Allows you to change Repeat mode during listening to MP3 file Up Navigation Key Allows you to set repeating section Right Navigation Key Press once to go to next song Press long to fast forward Left Navigation Key Press once to go to previous song Press long to fast rebind OK Key Pause Play Down Navigation Key Stop and Go back to Playli...

Page 54: ... Soft key 1 Menu 2 Select Record new Voice records Recorder settings with then press 6 2 1 Record new 1 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 records After selecting the desired voice memo with G Press to play G Press Soft Key 1 Options to select Rename Set as ringtone Delete Delete all 6 2 3 Recorder sett...

Page 55: ...ess Soft Key 1 Menu or Press for long time in idle mode 3 Press Soft key 1 for below options G Switch Off Exit this menu G Edit Channel Adjust and save channels manually G Scan Channel Auto scan and save channels G Reset Reset all channels to default mode G Listen Via Listen FM Radio via Speaker or Headset G Sleep Timer This feature allows user to set a sleep timer based on that the FM radio autom...

Page 56: ...s Soft Key 1 Menu 2 Press Soft Key 2 Add to write a new event 3 Press Soft Key 1 Options Delete View all By priorities Calendar Mark completed Search to do Del completed Delete all 7 7 3 3 A An nn ni iv ve er rs sa ar ry y This helps organize your time and reminds you of important anniversary Scheduler Aniversary can be saved up to 160 1 Press Soft Key 1 Menu 2 Select the date to organize annivers...

Page 57: ...te e c co ou un nt te er r Up to 10 can be saved 1 Press Soft Key 1 Menu 2 Press Soft Key 2 Add to write a new event 3 After entering characters For entering characters refer to pages 29 32 press to save it 4 Press Soft Key 1 Options to input Symbol and 7 7 6 6 D D d da ay y f fi in nd de er r Allows you to find D day events 1 Press Soft Key 1 Menu 2 Set the date to find events and press Soft Key ...

Page 58: ...ith soft key 1 Type select bell type and press to save G Ringer volume is controlled according to settings done in Settings Sound Volume N No ot te e Alarm is disabled when the mobile is switched off Any alarms that have passed the set limits will automatically expire How to Set Snooze Only when alarm type is ringer snooze is automatically activated When no key is input when alarm sounds Snooze fu...

Page 59: ...y 1 Press Soft Key 1 Menu Length Surface Weight Volume Temperature and Velocity 2 Enter the Input for Source unit and it displays the result in destination unit 3 Press or to select different units of measurement 4 Press or to switch between source and destination units 8 8 5 5 S St to op p w wa at tc ch h Stopwatch is available 1 Press Soft Key 1 Menu 2 Press Soft Key 1 Start With Soft Key you ca...

Page 60: ... feet 10 meters N No ot te e 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 image is not displayed on the phone Your phone is based on the Bluetooth specification but it is not guaranteed to work with all devices enabled with Bluetooth wirel...

Page 61: ...ress 5 The handset will prompt you for the passcode When paired move to Paired Devices Consult the Bluetooth accessory instructions for the appropriate passcode typically 0000 4 zeroes Enter the passcode and press 6 Press Connect Bluetooth Headset or Bluetooth Handsfree are available to connect 7 Once connected you will see the device listed in the Paired Devices menu and the Bluetooth device conn...

Page 62: ... you can dial up the phone to connect to the Internet To use Sync with Bluetooth set the DUN active On 1 Press Soft Key 1 Menu 2 Select Enable Disable by using then press 8 7 5 My device info Allows you to edit the Bluetooth name of your phone when Add New Device menu is highlighted 1 Press Soft Key 1 Menu 2 Press to Edit 3 Press to clear the existing name 4 Use the numeric keypad to enter a new c...

Page 63: ...Press to save settings 9 1 2 Effect tones Allows you to customize effect tone type 1 Press Soft Key 1 Menu 2 Select effect tone type Musical Business Xylophone Piano 3 Select the desired tone and press Soft Key 1 Options and then select below options Key Shutter Menu sound Message 4 Press to save settings 9 1 3 Alerts Allows you to customize alerts tone type 1 Press Soft Key 1 Menu 2 Select alert ...

Page 64: ...e desired image for the Idle screen Incoming call Power on Power off 3 Press to save it 9 2 2 Theme clock Allows you to select a clock on your mobile phone display 1 Press Soft Key 1 Menu 2 Select the item of your choice by using then press to save it 9 2 3 Menu style Allows you to select the menu style 1 Press Soft Key 1 Menu 2 Select Grid style or List style with and then press to save it 9 2 4 ...

Page 65: ...nds and turns off 9 9 3 3 P Po ow we er r s sa av ve e This feature helps conserve your battery power by restricting the display 1 Press Soft Key 1 Menu 2 Select Enable Disable by using then press 9 9 4 4 S Se ec cu ur ri it ty y Prevents unauthorized use of your phone N No ot te e The lock code password on your phone is 0000 by default 9 4 1 PIN code request When activated On phone requests you t...

Page 66: ... of the PIN number which is saved in the card First Select PIN Code request Enable and if correct PIN is entered then followed by entering new password for 3 times If the new password entered for 3 times do not match each other a message notifies so and new password shall be entered again Initial PIN number differs depending on the card manufacturer 1 Press Soft Key 1 Menu enter four digit lock co...

Page 67: ...enu enter four digit lock code and 2 Select Enable or Disable 9 4 7 Lock messages Allows you to set lock messages 1 Press Soft Key 1 Menu enter four digit lock code and 2 Select Enable or Disable 9 4 8 Lock call history Allows you to set lock call history 1 Press Soft Key 1 Menu enter four digit lock code and 2 Select Enable or Disable 9 4 9 Emergency number You can call these numbers 190 177 150 ...

Page 68: ...then press 9 9 6 6 E En nt tr ry y m me et th ho od d Allows 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 9 9 7 7 A Ai ir rp pl la an ne e m mo od de e When your phone is in Airplane Mode it cannot send or receive any calls or access online information You may use the phone s other features such as Game Schedule...

Page 69: ... r Allows you to check my phone number 1 Press Soft Key 1 Menu 2 Check My num Contact Edit hint 9 9 0 0 L Li in ne e s sp pe ee ed d Allows you to check line speed 1 Press Soft Key 1 Menu 2 Set the line speed USB 115K 19 2K 9 9 V Ve er rs si io on n i in nf fo or rm ma at ti io on n Allows you to check version information 1 Press Soft Key 1 Menu 2 Check Version Date Time MC256_Eng qxd 2 1 08 1 44 ...

Page 70: ...w contact Search schedule Mute or Unmute M Me em mo o During a Call Soft key 1 Options It allows you to note a phone number that the other person provides you during a call The number will be stored in the Call History Upto 32 number may be saved Press the Soft Key 1 during the call 1 Press Memo 2 Type the phone number and press the Save to save memo M Mu ut te e U Un nm mu ut te e During a Call S...

Page 71: ...Repeat the procedure A Ad dj ju us st ti in ng g S Sp pe ea ak ke er r M Mo od de e O On n During a Call Press During a call to activate or cancel speaker shortly press C Ca al ll l v vo ol lu um me e Adjust the Earpiece Speaker Call Volume with during the call MC256_Eng qxd 2 1 08 1 44 PM Page 71 ...

Page 72: ...s adaptor allows you to charge the battery It supports AC 100 240 Volt 50 60 Hz outlets Battery Headset Connects to your phone allowing hands free operation Includes earpiece microphone and integrated call answer termination button Handstrap N No ot te e Use only LG approved battery Your battery is only available for this model Buying the right battery is the best way to ensure it is genuine and s...

Page 73: ...o I view all numbers stored in memory A Press Soft Key 2 C Co on nt ta ac ct ts s Q How many events can I add to the schedule A Total of 160 events Q How do I clear past schedule stored in Scheduler A Press Soft Key 1 M Me en nu u O Or rg ga an ni iz ze er r S Sc ch he ed du ul le er r Press Press Soft Key 1 O Op pt ti io on ns s C Cl le ea ar r p pa as st t Q How many Speed Dial numbers can I sto...

Page 74: ... ETC Group6 Group7 Group8 Group9 Group0 You can edit Group title To change Group Name 1 Press Soft key 1 M Me en nu u C Co on nt ta ac ct ts s G Gr ro ou up p s se et tt ti in ng gs s 2 Press E Ed di it t Q What is the significance of key A key is equivalent to pressing Soft Key 1 in the case of Soft Key 1 is associated with S Se el le ec ct t option quivalent to pressing Soft Key selecting first ...

Page 75: ...er mode by pressing LONG key If user want to use speaker temporarily he can enable it by pressing key User can toggle speaker by pressing the same key Q What is Airplane Mode A This Airplane Mode function will turn off radio frequency RF of mobile so user can not make the following Incoming Outgoing Calls Sending Receiving SMS and Data Communication FM Radio and etc MC256_Eng qxd 2 1 08 1 44 PM Pa...

Page 76: ... frequency environment is unstable in a certain area connection may be abrupt and not audible Relocate to other areas and try again When connection is abrupt or is not audible in certain areas When frequency is unstable or weak or if there are too many users connection may be cut off even after it was established Please try again a little later or try after relocating to other areas When connectio...

Page 77: ... phone may become hot This has no effect upon the life of the product or performance When the phone is heated Ringer Type may be set as Mute Please select Ring When the Ringer does not ring or when Backlight or LCD blinks only Because battery wear out its life gradually becomes shorter If its life becomes shorter over half of that at the time of purchase you must purchase a new one Standby duratio...

Page 78: ...ure guidelines with safety levels for hand held wireless phones Those guidelines are consistent with the safety standards previously set by both U S and international standards bodies ANSI C95 1 1992 NCRP Report 86 1986 ICNIRP 1996 Those standards were based on comprehensive and periodic evaluations of the relevant scientific literature For example over 120 scientists engineers and physicians from...

Page 79: ... telephones in the areas where you drive Always obey them Also if using your phone while driving please Give full attention to driving driving safely is your first responsibility Use hands free operation if available Pull off the road and park before making or answering a call if driving conditions so require Electronic Devices Most modern electronic equipment is shielded from RF signals However c...

Page 80: ...edical Devices If you use any other personal medical device consult the manufacturer of your device to determine if they are adequately shielded from external RF energy Your physician may be able to assist you in obtaining this information Turn your phone OFF in health care facilities when any regulations posted in these areas instruct you to do so Hospitals or health care facilities may be using ...

Page 81: ... potentially explosive atmosphere are often but not always marked clearly Potential areas may include fueling areas such as gasoline stations below deck on boats fuel or chemical transfer or storage facilities vehicles using liquefied petroleum gas such as propane or butane areas where the air contains chemicals or particles such as grain dust or metal powders and any other area where you would no...

Page 82: ...roperly The battery does not need to be fully discharged before recharging Use only LG approved chargers specific to your phone model since they are designed to maximize battery life Do not disassemble or short circuit the battery Keep the battery s metal contacts clean Replace the battery when it no longer provides acceptable performance The battery can be recharged several hundred times before r...

Page 83: ...ensure that it is firmly connected If it is not it may cause excessive heat or fire If you put your phone in a pocket or bag without covering the receptacle of the phone power plug pin metallic articles such as a coin paperclip or pen may short circuit the phone Always cover the receptacle when not in use Do not short circuit the battery Metallic articles such as a coin paperclip or pen in your po...

Page 84: ...en listening to radio near LCD monitor or notebook it may cause malfunction of radio module interference or noise For near LCD monitor stay phone away over 30 Cm FM Radio is only activated when headset is inserted into the phone Do not use the phone if the antenna is damaged If a damaged antenna contacts skin it may cause a slight burn Please contact an LG Authorized Service Center to replace the ...

Page 85: ...r ear F FD DA A C Co on ns su um me er r U Up pd da at te e The U S Food and Drug Administration s Center for Devices and Radiological Health Consumer Update on Mobile Phones 1 Do wireless phones pose a health hazard The available scientific evidence does not show that any health problems are associated with using wireless phones There is no proof however that wireless phones are absolutely safe W...

Page 86: ...owever the agency has authority to take action if wireless phones are shown to emit radiofrequency energy RF at a level that is hazardous to the user In such a case FDA could require the manufacturers of wireless phones to notify users of the health hazard and to repair replace or recall the phones so that the hazard no longer exists Although the existing scientific data do not justify FDA regulat...

Page 87: ...egulatory responsibilities for wireless phones with the Federal Communications Commission FCC All phones that are sold in the United States must comply with FCC safety guidelines that limit RF exposure FCC relies on FDA and other health agencies for safety questions about wireless phones FCC also regulates the base stations that the wireless phone networks rely upon While these base stations opera...

Page 88: ... have a base unit connected to the telephone wiring in a house typically operate at far lower power levels and thus produce RF exposures far below the FCC safety limits 4 What are the results of the research done already The research done thus far has produced conflicting results and many studies have suffered from flaws in their research methods Animal experiments investigating the effects of rad...

Page 89: ...ffects from wireless phone RF exposures However none of the studies can answer questions about long term exposures since the average period of phone use in these studies was around three years 5 What research is needed to decide whether RF exposure from wireless phones poses a health risk A combination of laboratory studies and epidemiological studies of people actually using wireless phones would...

Page 90: ...address important questions about the effects of exposure to radiofrequency energy RF FDA has been a leading participant in the World Health Organization International Electromagnetic Fields EMF Project since its inception in 1996 An influential result of this work has been the development of a detailed agenda of research needs that has driven the establishment of new research programs around the ...

Page 91: ...s telephones is set at a Specific Absorption Rate SAR of 1 6 watts per kilogram 1 6 W kg The FCC limit is consistent with the safety standards developed by the Institute of Electrical and Electronic Engineering IEEE and the National Council on Radiation Protection and Measurement The exposure limit takes into consideration the body s ability to remove heat from the tissues that absorb energy from ...

Page 92: ...whole body or a small part of the body It is measured in watts kg or milliwatts g of matter This measurement is used to determine whether a wireless phone complies with safety guidelines 9 What steps can I take to reduce my exposure to radiofrequency energy from my wireless phone If there is a risk from these products and at this point we do not know that there is it is probably very small But if ...

Page 93: ...you want to take steps to lower exposure to radiofrequency energy RF the measures described above would apply to children and teenagers using wireless phones Reducing the time of wireless phone use and increasing the distance between the user and the RF source will reduce RF exposure Some groups sponsored by other national governments have advised that children be discouraged from using wireless p...

Page 94: ...a joint effort by FDA medical device manufacturers and many other groups was completed in late 2000 This standard will allow manufacturers to ensure that cardiac pacemakers and defibrillators are safe from wireless phone EMI FDA has tested hearing aids for interference from handheld wireless phones and helped develop a voluntary standard sponsored by the Institute of Electrical and Electronic Engi...

Page 95: ...mation For additional information please refer to the following resources FDA wed page on wireless phones http www fda gov cellphones Federal Communications Commission FCC RF Safety Program http www fcc gov oet rfsafety International Commission on Non ionizing Radiation Protection http www icnirp de World Health Organization WHO International EMF Project http www who int peh emf en National Radiol...

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