LG300G
User Guide
Airtime Display ..............................................31
Serial Number................................................31
SIM Serial Number ........................................31
Code Entry Mode...........................................32
Templates .......................................................40
Text Templates ..............................................................40
Message Settings ..........................................40
Text Message.................................................................40
Voicemail ........................................................................41
Contacts...............................................33
Contact List ....................................................33
New Contact...................................................33
Caller Groups.................................................33
Speed Dial List...............................................33
Copy All Contacts ..........................................34
Delete All Contacts........................................34
My Business Card...........................................34
My Numbers...................................................34
Recent Calls.........................................42
Missed Calls ...................................................42
Dialed Calls....................................................42
Received Calls................................................42
All Calls...........................................................42
Call Duration..................................................42
Last Call............................................................................42
Dialed Calls.....................................................................42
Received Calls................................................................42
All Calls.............................................................................43
Games..................................................35
Alarm Clock.........................................36
My Stuff ...............................................44
Game...............................................................44
Audio & Ringtones ........................................44
Graphics..........................................................44
Messaging ...........................................37
New Message .................................................37
Inbox ...............................................................38
Drafts ..............................................................38
Outbox............................................................39
Sent .................................................................39
Voicemail........................................................39
Tools.....................................................45
Alarm Clock ....................................................45
Calendar.........................................................45
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Notepad..........................................................46
Calculator.......................................................46
Tip Calculator.................................................46
World Clock ....................................................46
Stop Watch .....................................................46
Unit Converter ...............................................47
Set Time ...........................................................................49
Time Format...................................................................49
Auto Update ..................................................................49
Call ..................................................................50
Call Forwarding ............................................................50
Call Barring .....................................................................50
Send My Number .......................................................51
Auto Redial.....................................................................51
Answer Mode ................................................................51
Minute Minder..............................................................51
Call Waiting.....................................................................51
TTY.....................................................................................52
Send DTMF Tones ........................................................52
Settings ...............................................48
Audio & Ringtones ........................................48
Ringtones........................................................................48
Volume.............................................................................48
Message Alert Tones...................................................48
Alert Type........................................................................48
Increasing Ringtone....................................................48
Power On/Off Tones....................................................48
Security...........................................................52
Auto Keypad Lock ......................................................52
PIN Code Request........................................................52
Fixed Dial Number (FDN) ........................................53
Change Codes...............................................................53
Power Save .....................................................53
Display ............................................................48
Wallpapers......................................................................48
Backlight Timer .............................................................49
Brightness .......................................................................49
Contrast ..........................................................................49
Languages .....................................................................49
Network Selection.........................................54
Automatic .......................................................................54
Manual .............................................................................54
Preferred..........................................................................54
Date & Time ....................................................49
Set Date ...........................................................................49
Date Format ...................................................................49
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Flight Mode....................................................54
Check Memory...............................................55
Handset Information.....................................55
Reset ...............................................................55
Q & A ....................................................56
Accessories..........................................58
Safety Guidelines ...............................59
Glossary...............................................77
5
For Your Safety
Be careful when using your phone
near other electronic devices. RF
emissions from your mobile phone may
affect nearby in adequately shielded
electronic equipment. You should
consult with manufacturers of any
personal medical devices such as
pacemakers and hearing aides to
determine if they are susceptible to
interference from your mobile phone.
Turn off your phone in a medical facility
or at a gas station. Never place your
phone in a microwave oven as this will
cause the battery to explode.
Important Information
This user guide contains important
information on the use and operation of
this phone. Please read all the
information carefully for optimal
performance and to prevent any damage
to or misuse of the phone. Any changes
or modifications not expressly approved
in this user guide could void your
warranty for this equipment.
Before You Start
Safety Instructions
IMPORTANT! Please read the TIA SAFETY
INFORMATION on page 68 before using
your phone.
WARNING! To reduce the possibility of
electric shock, do not expose your phone
to high humidity areas, such as the
bathroom, swimming pool, etc.
Safety Information
Read these simple guidelines. Breaking
the rules may be dangerous or illegal.
Further detailed information is given in
this user guide.
Always store your phone away from
heat. Never store your phone in settings
that may expose it to temperatures less
than 32°F or greater than 104°F, such as
outside during extreme weather
conditions or in your car on a hot day.
Exposure to excessive cold or heat will
result in malfunction, damage and/or
catastrophic failure.
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Never use an unapproved battery since
this could damage the phone and/or
battery and could cause the battery to
explode.
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For Your Safety
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Never place your phone in a
microwave oven as it will cause the
battery to explode.
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Do not use the phone in areas where
its use is prohibited. (For example:
aircraft).
Do not dispose of your battery by fire
or with hazardous or flammable
materials.
Do not expose the battery charger or
adapter to direct sunlight or use it in
places with high humidity, such as a
bathroom.
Make sure that no sharp-edged items
come into contact with the battery.
There is a risk of this causing a fire.
]
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Never store your phone in
temperatures less than- 4°F or greater
than 122°F.
]
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Store the battery in a place out of
reach of children.
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.
Be careful that children do not swallow
any parts such as rubber plugs
(earphone, connection parts of the
phone, etc.). This could cause
]
Do not drop, strike, or shake your
phone severely. Such actions may
harm the internal circuit boards of the
phone.
asphyxiation or suffocation.
]
]
Unplug the power cord and charger
during lightning storms to avoid
electric shock or fire.
]
]
Do not use your phone in high
explosive areas as the phone may
generate sparks.
When riding in a car, do not leave your
phone or set up the hands-free kit near
to the air bag. If wireless equipment is
improperly installed and the air bag is
activated, you may be seriously injured.
Do not damage the power cord by
bending, twisting, pulling, or heating.
Do not use the plug if it is loose as it
may cause a fire or electric shock.
]
Do not use a hand-held phone while
driving.
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For Your Safety
]
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Do not place any heavy items on the
power cord. Do not allow the power
cord to be crimped as it may cause fire
or electric shock.
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An emergency call can be made only
within a service area. For an emergency
call, make sure that you are within a
service area and that the phone is
turned on.
Do not handle the phone with wet
hands while it is being charged. It may
cause an electric shock o seriously
damage your phone.
FCC RF Exposure Information
WARNING! Read this information before
operating the phone.
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Do not disassemble the phone.
In August 1996, the Federal
Do not place or answer calls while
charging the phone as it may short-
circuit the phone and/or cause electric
shock or fire.
Communications (FCC) of he United
States, with its action in Report and
Order FCC 96-326, adopted an updated
safety standard for human exposure to
radio frequency (RF) electromagnetic
energy emitted by FCC regulated
transmitters. Those guidelines are
consistent with the safety standard
previously set by both U.S. and
]
]
Only use the batteries, antennas, and
chargers provided by LG. The warranty
will not be applied to products
provided by other suppliers.
Only authorized personnel should
service the phone and its accessories.
Faulty installation or service may result
in accidents and consequently
invalidate the warranty.
international standards bodies.
The design of this phone complies with
the FCC guidelines and these
international standards.
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Do not hold or let the antenna come in
contact with your body during a call.
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For Your Safety
have not been tested for typical body-
worn operations may not comply with
FCC RF exposure limits and should be
avoided.
CAUTION
Use only the supplied and approved
antenna. Use of unauthorized antennas
or modifications could impair call quality,
damage the phone, void your warranty
and/or result in violation of FCC
regulations. Do not use the phone with a
damaged antenna. If a damaged
antenna comes into contact with skin, a
minor burn may result. Contact your
local dealer for a replacement antenna.
Vehicle Mounted External
Antenna (optional, if available)
A minimum separation distance of 8
inches (20cm) must be maintained
between the user/bystander and the
vehicle mounted external antenna to
satisfy FCC RF exposure requirements.
For more information about RF exposure,
Body-worn Operation
This device was tested for typical body-
worn operations with the back of the
phone kept 0.6 inches (1.5cm) between
the user’s body and the back of the
phone. To comply with FCC RF exposure
requirements, a minimum separation
distance of 0.6 inches(1.5cm) must be
maintained between the user s body and
the back of the phone. Third-party belt-
clips, holsters, and similar accessories
containing metallic components should
not be used. Body-worn accessories that
cannot maintain 0.6 inches(1.5cm)
FCC Part 15 Class B
Compliance
This device and its accessories comply
with part 15 of FCC rules. Operation is
subject to the following two conditions:
(1) This device and its accessories may
not cause harmful interference, and (2)
this device and it accessories must
accept any interference received,
including interference that may cause
undesired operation.
separation distance between the user's
body and the back of the phone, and
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For Your Safety
Cautions for Battery
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Do not disassemble.
Do not short-circuit.
Do not expose to high temperature:
60°C (140°F).]
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Do not incinerate.
Battery Disposal
]
Please dispose of your battery properly
or bring to your local wireless carrier
for recycling.
]
Do not dispose in fire or with
hazardous or flammable materials.
Adapter (Charger) Cautions
]
Using the wrong battery charger could
damage your phone and void your
warranty.
]
The adapter or battery charger is
intended for indoor use only.
Do not expose the adapter or battery
charger to direct sunlight or use it in
places with high humidity, such as the
bathroom.
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Your Phone
Phone Components
1. Earpiece
6. Display screen
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7. Navigation key
8. Right soft key
2. Left soft key
3. Send key
9. End / Power key
4. Alphanumeric keys
5. Microphone
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Your Phone
9. End/Power key: Allows you to power
the phone on or off, end calls, or
return to Standby Mode.
Your Phone’s Features
1. Earpiece
2,8. Left soft key/Right soft key: Each
of these keys performs the functions
indicated by the text on the display
immediately above them.
3. Send key: You can dial a phone
number and answer incoming calls.
Press this key in standby mode to
quickly access the most recent
incoming, outgoing and missed calls.
4. Alphanumeric keys: These keys are
used to dial a number in standby
mode and to enter numbers or
characters in edit mode.
5. Microphone: Can be muted during a
call for privacy.
6. Display screen: Displays phone status
icons, menu items, Web information,
pictures and more in full color.
7. Navigation key: Use for quick access
to phone functions.
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Your Phone
Display Information
Icon area
Speakerphone
Text and graphic
area
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Soft key
Messages
indications
Area
Description
First line
Displays various icons.
See page 14
Backlight
A backlight illuminates the display and
the keypad. When you press any key, the
backlight turns on. It turns off if no key is
pressed within a given period of time,
depending on the Backlight Timer
menu option. To specify the length of
time the backlight is active, set the
Backlight Timer menu option (Menu
9.2.3).
Middle lines Display messages,
instructions and any
information that you
enter, such as number to
be dialed.
Last line
Shows the functions
currently assigned to the
two soft keys.
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Your Phone
On-Screen Icons
The table below describes various
display indicators or icons that appear on
the phone’s display screen.
Icon
Description
Indicates the strength of the network signal.
Indicates that GPRS service is available.
Indicates the status of the battery charge.
Indicates a call is in progress.
Indicates the alarm has been set and is on.
Indicates the Schedule function.
Indicates the receipt of a message.
Indicates the receipt of a voicemail.
Indicates Ring has been set for alert.
Indicates Silent has been set for alert.
Indicates that Vibration has been set for alert.
Indicates the speakerphone has been activated.
Indicates the TTY has been set and is on.
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Getting Started
3. Slide the SIM into the SIM socket so
that it locks the card into place. Make
sure that the notched corner is top
left and the gold contacts of the card
face into the phone.
Installing the SIM
When you subscribe to a cellular
network, you are provided with a plug-in
SIM loaded with your subscription
details, such as your PIN, any optional
services available and many others.
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Important!
The plug-in SIM and its contacts can be
easily damaged by scratches or bending,
so be careful when handling, inserting or
removing the card. Keep all SIM out of the
reach of small children.
1. If necessary, switch off the phone by
n
Note
holding down the
[END] key until
When you need to remove the SIM, slide it,
as shown, and take it out of the socket.
the power-off image displays.
2. Remove the battery. To do so:
➀
➁
Lithium Ion
Battery 3.7
V
90
0
LGIP mAh
-
4
30
A
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Getting Started
4. To insert the battery, align the golden
contacts of the battery with the
corresponding connectors on the
battery compartment. Press down on
the opposite end of the battery until it
snaps into place.
Charging the Battery
The use of unauthorized accessories
could damage your phone and void your
warranty.
To use the travel charger provided with
your phone:
Lithi
Batt um Ion
ery 3.7V
1. With the battery in position on the
phone, connect the lead from the
travel charger to the bottom of the
phone. Check that the arrow on the
lead connector is facing towards the
front of the phone.
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0
L
m
G
I
P
-
4
3
0
A
5. Attach the back cover by sliding up
into position until it clicks.
2. Connect the travel charger to a
standard AC wall outlet. Only use the
travel charger that comes included
with the package.
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Warning
The travel charger must be unplugged
before you remove the battery, otherwise,
the phone could be damaged.
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Getting Started
3. When a phone has been charged fully,
disconnect the travel charger from the
phone by pulling the connector out.
Turning Your Phone On
and Off
1. Hold down the
[END] key until
the phone switches on.
2. If the phone asks for a PIN, enter the
PIN and the
key.
The phone searches for your network
and after finding it goes to the idle
screen as illustrated below. From the idle
screen, you can make or receive a call.
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Notice
] If your phone is powered on while
charging, you’ll see the bars in the
battery indicator icon cycle.
When the battery is fully charged, the
bars in the battery indicator icon will
flash on and off.
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If the battery fails to charge completely:
] After turning the phone on and off,
please attempt to recharge the battery.
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Note
The display language is preset to
Automatic at the factory. To change the
language, use the Languages menu option
(Menu 9.2.5).
] After detaching and reattaching the
battery, please attempt to recharge the
battery.
3. When you wish to switch the phone
off, hold down the
[END] key
until the power-off image displays.
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Getting Started
Access Codes
You can use the access codes described
in this section to avoid unauthorized use
of your phone. The access codes can be
changed by using the Change Codes
feature (Menu 9.5.4).
Security code (4 digits)
The security code protects the
unauthorized use of your phone. The
default security code is set to ‘0000’and
the security code is required to delete all
phone entries and to activate the Restore
Factory Settings menu. The security code
default setting can be modified from the
Security Settings menu.
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Selecting Functions and Options
Your phone offers a set of functions that allow you to customize the phone. These
functions are arranged in menus and sub-menus, accessed via the two soft keys
marked the left soft
key and the right soft
key. Each menu and sub-menu
allows you to view and alter the settings of a particular function.
The soft key functions vary depending on the mode of the phone. The label on the
bottom of the display screen immediately above the soft keys indicates the current
function.
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Press the right soft key to
access the available
Messages.
Press the left soft key to
access the available
Menu.
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General Functions
Making International Calls
Making a Call
1. Press and hold the
international access character ‘+’ will
appear.
key and the
1. Make sure your phone is powered on.
2. Enter a phone number including the
area code. To edit a number on the
display screen, simply press the
key to erase one digit at a time.
2. Enter the country code, area code,
and the phone number.
3. Press the
[SEND] key.
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Press and hold the
the entire number.
key to erase
Ending a Call
When you have finished a call, press
the [END] key.
3. Press the
number.
[SEND] key to call the
4. When finished, press the
key.
[END]
Making a Call From the
Contact List
You can store names and phone
numbers dialed frequently in the SIM as
well as in the phone memory known as
the Contacts.
Making a Call by Send Key
2. Press the
most recent incoming, outgoing and
missed phone numbers will be
displayed.
[SEND] key, and the
You can dial a number by simply
selecting a name in the contacts and
pressing the
2. Select the desired number by using
the navigation key.
[SEND] key.
3. Press the
[SEND] key.
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General Functions
Vibrate Mode (Quick)
Adjusting the Volume
Vibrate Mode can be activated by
pressing and holding down the
[Star] key.
During a call, if you want to adjust the
earpiece volume, use the up/down
navigation key of the phone.
Signal Strength
Answering a Call
If you are inside a building, being near a
window may give you better reception.
You can see the strength of your signal
by the signal indicator on your phone’s
display screen.
When you receive a call, the phone rings
and the flashing phone icon appears on
the screen. If the caller can be identified,
the caller’s phone number (or name if
stored in your Address Book) is displayed.
1. Press the
[SEND] key or the left
soft key to answer an incoming call. If
Any Key has been set as the answer
mode (Menu 9.4.2), any key press will
answer a call except for the
[END] key or the right soft key.
2. End the call by closing the phone or
pressing the
[END] key.
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Notice
You can answer a call while using the
Address Book or other menu features.
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General Functions
123 Mode (Numbers Mode)
Type numbers using one keystroke per
number. To change to 123 mode in a text
Entering Text
You can enter alphanumeric characters
by using the phone’s keypad. For
example, storing names in the Address
Book, writing a message, or creating
scheduling events in the calendar all
require entering text.
entry field, press
is displayed.
key until 123 mode
A long press changes mode to 123.
Symbolic Mode
This mode allows you to enter special
characters.
The following text input methods are
available in the phone.
T9 Mode
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Notice
This mode allows you to enter words
with only one keystroke per letter. Each
key on the keypad has more than one
letter. The T9 mode automatically
compares your keystrokes with an
internal linguistic dictionary to
determine the correct word, thus
requiring far fewer keystrokes than the
traditional ABC mode.
The default setting on the phone is T9
disabled mode.
Changing the Text Input Mode
Change the text input mode by pressing
. You can check the current text
input mode in the upper right corner of
the screen.
You can set on and off for the T9 input
mode.
Using the T9 Mode
The T9 predictive text input mode allows
you to enter words easily with a
ABC Mode
minimum number of key presses. As you
press each key, the phone begins to
display the characters that it thinks you
are typing based on a built-in dictionary.
This mode allows you to enter letters by
pressing the key labeled with the
required letter once, twice, three or four
times until the letter is displayed.
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General Functions
As new letters are added, the word
changes to reflect the most likely
candidate from the dictionary.
different T9 language such as English,
Spanish and French by pressing and
holding down the
key.
1. When you are in the T9 predictive text
input mode, start entering a word by
Using the ABC Mode
Use the keypad keys to enter your text.
pressing keys
key per letter.
to
press one
1. Press the key labeled with the
required letter:
]
The word changes as letters are
]
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Once for the first letter
Twice for the second letter
And so on
typed - ignore what’s on the screen
until the word is typed completely.
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If the word is still incorrect after
typing completely, press the
once or more to cycle through the
other word options.
key
2. To insert a space, press the
once. To delete letters, press the left
soft
left soft
key
key. Press and hold down the
key to erase the letters
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If the desired word is missing from
the word choices list, add it by using
the ABC mode.
continuously.
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Notice
2. Enter the whole word before editing
or deleting any keystrokes.
Refer to the table below for more
information on the characters available
using the keys.
3. Complete each word with a space by
pressing the
key or the right
navigation key.
To delete letters, press the left soft
key. Press and hold down the left soft
key to erase the letters continuously.
In T9 input mode, you can select a
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General Functions
To enter a symbol, press the
the navigation keys to select the desired
symbol and press the right soft key [OK].
key. Use
Characters in Display Order
Key
Upper Case
. , - ? ! ' @ : 1
A B C 2
Lower Case
. , - ? ! ' @ : 1
a b c 2
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
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T9 dictionary
D E F 3
d e f 3
The T9 dictionary is a feature that allows
the user to add any unique or personal
words to the T9 standard language
database. The T9 dictionary function can
be selected from the Text Entry Settings
sub menu under the Options soft key
menu. Within the T9 dictionary function
the user can add, modify, delete or reset
the personal words.
G H I 4
g h i 4
J K L 5
j k l 5
M N O 6
P Q R S 7
T U V 8
m n o 6
p q r s 7
t u v 8
W X Y Z 9
w x y z 9
Space Key,
Space Key,
0
0 (Long press)
0 (Long press)
Using the 123 (Numbers)
Mode
The 123 Mode enables you to enter
numbers in a text message (a telephone
number, for example) more quickly.
Press the keys corresponding to the
required digits before manually
switching back to the appropriate text
entry mode.
Using the Symbol Mode
The Symbol Mode enables you to enter
various symbols or special characters.
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In-Call Menu
Your phone provides a number of control the earpiece, and the display will show
functions that you can use during a call.
To access these functions during a call,
press the right soft key [Options].
that a second call is waiting. This feature,
known as Call Waiting, is only available
if your network supports it.
If Call Waiting is on, you can put the first
call on hold and answer the second call,
During a Call
by pressing the
[SEND] key.
The menu displayed on the handset
screen during a call is different than the
default main menu displayed when in
idle screen, and the options are
described below.
Rejecting an Incoming Call
You can reject an incoming call without
answering by simply pressing the
[END] key.
Making a Second Call
During a call, you can reject an incoming
call by pressing the
[END] key.
You can select a number you wish to dial
from the Address Book to make a second
call. Press the right soft key [Options]
then select Contact List.
Muting the Microphone
You can mute the microphone during a
call by pressing the left soft key [Mute].
The handset can be unmuted by
pressing the left soft key [Unmute].
When the handset is muted, the caller
cannot hear you, but you can still hear
the caller.
Swapping Between Two Calls
To switch between two calls, press the
[SEND] key.
Answering an Incoming Call
To answer an incoming call when the
handset is ringing, simply press the
[SEND] key. The handset is also able to
warn you of an incoming call while you
are already on a call. A tone sounds in
Using the Speakerphone
You can use the integrated
Speakerphone during a call by pressing
the right soft key [Options] then select
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Speaker On. The speakerphone indicator
] will display on the display screen.
The loudspeaker is automatically
deactivated when you end the call.
started, you are in control of the
conference call, and only you can add
calls to the conference call.
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Making a Second Call
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Warning
You can make a second call while
currently on a call simply by entering the
second number and pressing the
[SEND] key. When the second call is
connected, the first call is automatically
placed on hold. You can swap between
Because of the higher volume level, don’t
place the phone too close your ear while
the speakerphone is enabled.
Conference Calls
The conference service provides you with
the ability to have a simultaneous
calls, by pressing the
[SEND] key.
Setting Up a Conference Call
conversation with more than one caller.
The conference call feature can be used
only if your network service provider
supports this feature. The conference call
can only be set up when you have one
call active and one call on hold, meaning
both calls must have been answered.
Once a conference call is set up, calls may
be added, disconnected or separated
(that is, removed from the conference
call but still connected to you) by the
person who set up the conference call.
These options are all available from the
In-Call menu. The maximum number of
callers in a conference call is five. Once
To set up a conference call, place one call
on hold, conference in the second active
call by pressing the right soft key and
select the Join Calls sub menu option
from the Conference Call menu.
Activate the Conference Call
on Hold
To activate a conference call on hold,
press the
[SEND] key.
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