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ENGLISH GPRS Phone USER’S MANUAL MODEL: G5600 Please read this manual carefully before operating your mobile phone. Retain it for future reference.
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For Your Safety All radio transmitters carry risks of interference with electronics in close proximity. Mobile Phones must be switched off at all times in an aircraft. Do not use your phone near petrol stations, fuel depots, chemical plants or blasting operations. Switch off the phone in any area where required by special regulations.
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• In spite of the attention to details used in this manual, some features of the phone may be slightly different from the description in this manual. For further information on the product, contact your local LG Customer Care.
Contents Overview ..............Parts of the phone • Front of the Phone ..............9 • Rear of the Phone ..............10 ............... Key Description • Side of the Key ..............12 • Letter Keys ................13 Display Information ..............Display Information •...
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Contents ................. Access Codes • PIN code (4 to 8 digits) ............26 • PIN2 code (4 to 8 digits) ............26 • PUK code (4 to 8 digits) ............26 • PUK2 code (4 to 8 digits) ............26 •...
Parts of the phone Front of the Phone Earpiece Headset Navigation Keys and easy connector access to functions: - Left: Audio profiles LCD Screen - Right: Messages/agenda Camera key - Up: Phonebook - Down: Favourites functions Left soft Key Right soft Key Send Key End/Power Key Camera key...
Parts of the phone Rear of the Phone Camera Handstrap Hole Battery Battery Cover SIM Card Socket Cable Connector/ Battery Charging Connector/ Hands-Free Car kit Connector...
Key Description The following shows key components of the phone. Keypad Description Description Soft Left Key / Soft Right Key < > Each of these keys performs the function indicated by the text on the display immediately above it. Navigation keys Use to scroll through menus and move the cursor.
Key Description Description END/PWR Key Used to end or reject a call. This key is also used as Power Key by pressing this key for a few seconds. You can delete the characters, go back the menu. In addition, you can view voice memo list when you press this key shortly in a standby mode.
Letter Keys Each key can be used for several symbols. There are shown below. Description . , / ? ! - : ' " 1 A B C 2 Ä À Á Â Ã Å Æ Ç a b c ä à á â ã å æ ç D E F 3 Ë...
Display Information The screen displays several icons. There are described below. On-Screen Icons Icon/Indicator Description ❈ Tells you the strength of the network signal. Call is connected. You can use GPRS service. Shows that you are using a roaming service. Line 1/2 is in use for outgoing calls –...
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Icon/Indicator Description Vibrate only menu in profile. General menu in profile. Loud menu in profile. Silent menu in profile. Headset menu in profile. Car menu in profile. You can divert a call. Indicates that the phone is accessing the WAP. Indicates that you are using GPRS.
Installation 1. Inserting the SIM Card Locate the SIM card socket in the back of the phone. Follow the steps below to install the SIM card. 1. Remove the battery if attached. 2. Slide the SIM card into the slot, under the silvery holders, with the golden connectors facing down.
3. Installing the Battery 1. Position of the legs on the top of the battery int o the retaining holder. 2. Then push the bottom of the battery into position until it clicks. 3. Attach back cover by sliding up into position until it clicks.
Installation 4. Charging the Battery To connect the travel adapter to the phone, you must have installed the battery. 1. With the arrow facing you as shown in the diagram push the plug on the battery adapter into the socket on the bottom of the phone until it clicks into place.
5. Disconnecting the charger Disconnect the travel adapter from the phone by pressing its side buttons as shown in the diagram. Note • Ensure the battery is fully charged before using the phone. • Do not remove your battery or the SIM card while charging.
Making and Answering Calls Making a call 1. Key in phone number including the area code. If you want to delete number, press C. 2. Press S to call the number. 3. Press E to end the call. International Calls 1.
In call Menu The menu displayed on the handset screen during a call is different to the default main menu reached from the idle screen, and the options are described here. 1 During a call Pressing the menu key during a call, you can access the following menu: Volume: Change the volume of the conversation.
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In call Menu 1-3 Swapping Between Two Calls To switch between two calls, select < [Options], then select Swap or just press S [Send] key. You can make one of two calls focused by pressing up/down arrow key. If you want to end one of two calls, make the call you want to end focused, then press E [End] key when the call you want to end is focused.
1-6 Muting the Microphone You can mute the microphone during a call by pressing the < [Options] key then selecting Mute. The handset can be unmuted by pressing the < [Unmute]. When the handset is muted, the caller cannot hear you, but you can still hear them.
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In call Menu 2-1 Making a Second Call You can make a second call while you are already in a call. To do this, enter the second number and press S [Send]. When you get second call the first call is automatically put on hold. You can swap between calls by selecting <...
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2-8 A Private Call in a Multiparty Call To have a private call with one caller of a multiparty call, display the number of the caller you wish to talk to on the screen, then select < [Options] and Multiparty / Private to put all the other callers on hold.
Access Codes You can use the access codes described in this section to avoid unauthorized use of your phone. The access codes (except PUK and PUK2 codes) can be changed by using [Menu 7-5-6]. PIN code (4 to 8 digits) The PIN (Personal Identification Number) code protects your SIM card against unauthorized use.
Security code (4 to 8 digits) The security code protects the unauthorized use of your phone. It is usually supplied with the phone. This code is required to delete all phone entries and to activate “Reset settings” menu. The default number is “0000”.
Menu Tree 1 Profiles 4 Organiser 1 Vibrate only 1 Scheduler 2 Silent 2 Contacts 3 General 4 Loud 5 Headset 6 Car 5 Messages 1 Write text message 2 Write multimedia message 3 Inbox 2 Call register 4 Outbox 1 Missed calls 5 Drafts 2 Received calls...
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6 Camera 8 Service 1 Take picture 1 Internet 2 Take in modes 2 SIM Services 3 Take continuously 4 My album 5 Settings 9 Downloads 1 Pictures 2 Sounds 7 Settings 3 Games & more 1 Alarm clock 2 Date & Time 3 Phone settings 4 Call settings 5 Security settings...
Profiles [Menu 1] In this menu, you can adjust and customize the phone tones for different events and environments. 1. Press < [Menu] in standby mode. 2. Press 1 for direct access or use L and R. 3. You can also enter this menu directly by pressing L key in standby mode.
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Activate [Menu 1-x-1] Activates the selected Profile. Personalise [Menu 1-x-2] Each has the submenus as shown below except for Vibrate only. Call alert type Allows to select alert type such as Ring, Vibrate, etc. for the incoming for adjusting environment. Ring tone Allows to set the ring tone for adjusting environment.
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Profiles [Menu 1] Power on/off volume Allows to set the power on/off volume for adjusting environment. Auto answer This function will be activated only when your phone is connected to the headset or handsfree kit. • Off : The phone will not answer automatically. •...
Call register [Menu 2] Missed calls [Menu 2-1] This menu shows recently missed numbers. You can call these numbers, save and view the date and the time. Received calls [Menu 2-2] This menu shows recently received numbers. You can call these numbers, save and view the date and the time.
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Call register [Menu 2] Call duration [Menu 2-5-1] This function allows you to view the duration of your Last Call, All Calls, Received calls and Dialled calls in hours, minutes and seconds. You can also reset the call timers. 1. Press < [Menu] in standby mode. 2.
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Settings [Menu 2-5-3] (SIM Dependent) • Set tariff You can set the currency type and the unit price. Contact your service providers to obtain charging unit prices. To select the currency or unit in this menu, you need the PIN2 code. If you want to input , £, $ symbol, clear all currency strings and then press * key.
Call register [Menu 2] GPRS information [Menu 2-6] You can check the amount of data transferred over the network through GPRS. In addition, you can view how much time you are online. Call duration [Menu 2-6-1] You can check the duration of Last call and All calls. You can also reset the call timers.
Tools [Menu 3] Calculator [Menu 3-1] This contains the standard functions such as +, –, x, / : Addition, Subtraction, Multiplication, and Division. 1. Input the numbers by pressing numeric keys. 2. Use a navigation key to select a sign for calculation. 3.
Tools [Menu 3] Voice recorder [Menu 3-4] The voice memo feature you to record up to 10 voice messages and each memo is up to 15 Seconds. Record [Menu 3-4-1] 1. Once recording is started, the message Recording and the remaining time is displayed.
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Meeting [Menu 3-6-3] You can adjust the answering phone mode as Meeting. Driving [Menu 3-6-4] You can adjust the answering phone mode as Driving. User defined 1, 2 [Menu 3-6-5/6] You can personalize answering phone mode, as you want by recording your voice.
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Tools [Menu 3] Ringing time [Menu 3-6-8] Allow you to set your phone when the answering mode will be activated. • After 3 Secs After 3 seconds your phone will be activated to answering phone mode. • After 5 Secs After 5 seconds your phone will be activated to answering phone mode.
Organiser [Menu 4] Scheduler [Menu 4-1] When you enter this menu a Calendar will show up. On top of the screen there are sections for date. Also on bottom of the screen there are sections for icons (schedule, memo). Whenever you change the date, the calendar will be updated according to the date.
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Organiser [Menu 4] Add new [Menu 4-1-<-1] You can make up to maximum 20 notes. • Schedule Input the subject, the schedule time, the repeat, the alarm by pressing allowed keys. • Memo 1. Select Add new by pressing < [Select]. 2.
Contacts [Menu 4-2] 1. To use Contacts, press > [Contacts] in standby mode. 2. To use Contacts, press < [Menu] in standby mode and select Organiser. Search [Menu 4-2-1] (Calling from phonebook) 1. In standby mode, press > [Contacts]. 2. Search by pressing < [Select]. 3.
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Organiser [Menu 4] Add new [Menu 4-2-2] You can add phonebook entry by using this function. Phone memory capacity is 200 entries. SIM card memory capacity depends on the cellular service provider. You can also save 20 characters of name in The Phone memory, and save characters in the SIM card.
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Caller groups [Menu 4-2-3] You can list up to 20 members per one group. There are 7 groups you can make lists to. 1. In standby mode, press > [Contacts]. 2. Scroll to Caller groups item then press < [Select], and every Group list will be displayed.
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Organiser [Menu 4] Speed dial [Menu 4-2-4] You can assign any of the keys, 2 to 9 with a Name list entry. You can call directly by pressing this key for 2-3 seconds. 1. Open the phonebook first by pressing > [Contacts] in standby mode.
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- With pictures: Set the phonebook list with the information of character and picture. - Name & number: Set the phonebook list with displaying name and number. Copy all [Menu 4-2-6] You can copy/move entries from SIM card memory to Phone memory and vice versa.
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Organiser [Menu 4] Information [Menu 4-2-8] • Service dial number Use this function to access a particular list of services provided by your network operator (if supported by the SIM card). 1. Open the phonebook first by pressing > [Contacts] in standby mode and select Information.
Messages [Menu 5] This menu includes functions related to SMS (Short Message Service), MMS (Multimedia Message Service), voice mail, as well as the network’s service messages. Write text message [Menu 5-1] You can write and edit text message, checking the number of message pages.
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Messages [Menu 5] Insert • Symbol You can add special characters. • Picture You can insert the Default pictures or pictures in My folder that are available for short messages. • Sound You can insert sounds that are available for short messages. •...
• Font You can select Size and Style of fonts. • Colour You can select Colour of foreground and background. • Alignment You can make the message contents aligned Right, Centre or Left. • Add T9 dictionary You can add your own word. This menu can be shown only when edit mode is Predictive (T9Abc/T9abc/T9ABC).
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Messages [Menu 5] Options • Send You can send multimedia messages to multiple recipients, prioritise your message, and make it sent later as well. Note • All messages will be automatically saved in the outbox folder, even after a sending failure. •...
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• Remove media You can remove pictures or sounds in the slide. This option can be shown only when any media exists. • Add T9 dictionary You can add your own word. This menu can be shown only when edit mode is Predictive (T9Abc/T9abc/T9ABC). •...
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Messages [Menu 5] How to Use T9 T9 allows you to input text quickly. In T9, you only need to press the key with the corresponding letter once. This is based on a built-in dictionary to which you can also add new words. •...
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Alternatively: Press * key and select insert symbols. Select the desired character and press Select. 2. When you have finished writing a word, check whether the word is correct. If the word is correct: Press 0 and write the next word. If the word is not correct: Search by U , D (Previous and Next word).
Messages [Menu 5] Inbox [Menu 5-3] You will be alerted when you have received messages. They will be stored in Inbox. In Inbox, you can identify each message by icons. For detail, see the icon directive. Icon directive ] Multimedia message ] Short message ] SIM message ] Read multimedia message...
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Reply You can reply to the sender. Forward You can forward the selected message to another party. Return call You can call back to the sender. Delete You can delete the current message. Extract You can extract picture, sound and text. They will be saved in My folder or Phonebook.
Messages [Menu 5] Outbox [Menu 5-4] You can see sent and unsent messages here. For sent message, you can see the delivery status. The browsing is same as that for the inbox message. Icon directive ] MMS Sent ] MMS Unsent ] MMS delivery confirmed ] SMS sent ] SMS unsent...
❇ When you didn’t send the message: Send You can send the message. Delete You can delete the current message. View information You can view information about outbox messages. Send all You can send all messages didn’t send. Delete all You can delete all messages didn’t send.
Messages [Menu 5] Info message [Menu 5-7] (Dependent to network and subscription) Info service messages are text messages delivered by the network to GSM. They provide general information such as weather reports, traffic news, taxis, pharmacies, and stock prices. Each type of information has the number;...
Templates [Menu 5-8] Text templates [Menu 5-8-1] You have 6 text templates. Multimedia templates [Menu 5-8-2] You can use the following options. • Edit: You can edit multimedia templates. • Add new: Allows you to add new multimedia templates. • Write messages: You can write multimedia messages using multimedia templates.
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Messages [Menu 5] • Reply via same service centre When a message is sent, it allows the recipients to reply and charge the cost of the reply to your telephone bill. • SMS centre If you want to send the text message, you can receive the address of SMS centre through this menu.
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Voice mail centre [Menu 5-9-3] You can receive the voicemail if this feature is supported by your network service provider. When a new voicemail is arrived, the symbol will be displayed on the screen. Please check with your network service provider for details of their service in order to configure the phone accordingly.
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Messages [Menu 5] • Languages You can select the language you want by pressing [On/Off]. Then, the info service message will be shown in the language that you selected. Push messages [Menu 5-9-5] You can set the option whether you will receive the message or not.
Camera [Menu 6] With the camera you can take pictures of people and events while on the move. Take picture [Menu 6-1] < 1. Select Camera, and then press . If you want to reach this menu directly, press for a long time. 2.
Camera [Menu 6] Activating a key : Move the item which you set. : Modify the option selected. : Take and save a picture. > : Go back to the previous menu or exit from camera mode. : Take and save a picture. : Send via MMS.
My album [Menu 6-4] You can view and send a picture. In addition, you can set the window as a background. All pictures [Menu 6-4-1] You can view all pictures in order. General pictures [Menu 6-4-2] You can view all pictures except of frame and phone book ones. Mode pictures [Menu 6-4-3] You can view all frame pictures.
Camera [Menu 6] Settings [Menu 6-5] Memory status [Menu 6-5-1] You can check the capacity of total, used, and free memory. Clear album [Menu 6-5-2] You can delete all pictures which saved in a memory. Auto save [Menu 6-5-3] Automatically saves the pictures taken with the camera. In Take continuously mode, this function does not work.
Settings [Menu 7] You can set the following menus for your convenience and preferences. 1. Press < [Menu] in standby mode. 2. Press 7 for direct access to enter Settings. Alarm clock [Menu 7-1] You can set up to 5 alarm clocks to go off at a specified time. 1.
Settings [Menu 7] Note • In the 12-hour time format, you can change AM/PM by pressing navigation U , D keys. Time format [Menu 7-2-4] Your can set the time format between 24-hour and 12-hour. Phone settings [Menu 7-3] You can set functions relating to the phone. Display settings [Menu 7-3-1] •...
Language [Menu 7-3-2] You can change the language for the display texts in your phone. This change will also affect the Language Input mode. Call settings [Menu 7-4] You can set the menu relevant to a call by pressing < [Select] in the Setting menu.
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Settings [Menu 7] The submenus Call divert menus have the submenus shown below. - Activate Activate the corresponding service. To voice mail centre Forwards to message centre. This function is not shown at All data calls and All fax calls menus. To other number Inputs the number for diverting.
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Send my number [Menu 7-4-3] (network and subscription dependent) • On You can send your phone number to another party. Your phone number will be shown on the receiver’s phone. • Off Your phone number will not be shown. • Set by network If you select this, you can send your phone number depending on two line service such as line 1 or line 2.
Settings [Menu 7] Auto redial [Menu 7-4-6] • On When this function is activated, the phone will automatically try to redial in the case of failure to connect a call. • Off Your phone will not make any attempts to redial when the original call has not connected.
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Automatic key lock [Menu 7-5-3] When you enable Automatic key lock, keypad will be lock automatically on an idle screen after 30 seconds without any key requesting. Note • If you want to lock your phone keypad manually, enter Top menu and press * key. •...
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Settings [Menu 7] • Cancel all You can cancel all barring services. • Change password You can change the password for Call Barring Service. Each call barring menu has following submenus: • Activate Allows to request the network to set call restriction on. •...
1. If you want to change the Security code/PIN2 code input your original code, and then press < [OK]. 2. Input new Security code/PIN2 code and verify them. Network settings [Menu 7-6] You can select a network which will be registered either automatically or manually.
Service [Menu 8] Internet [Menu 8-1] You can access various WAP (Wireless Application Protocol) services such as banking, news, weather reports and flight information. These services are specially designed for mobile phones and they are maintained by WAP service providers. Check the availability of WAP services, pricing and tariffs with your network operator and/or the service provider whose service you wish to use.
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Profiles [Menu 8-1-3] Profiles contain the configurations to use WAP and MMS services. As the Internet connection for the PC, the mobile phone must be configured in order to access the gateway of service provider. In this menu, you can configure several profiles. You must remember that WAP and MMS profiles are different, so you need to configure 2 different profiles.
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Service [Menu 8] - Data settings Appeares only if you select Data settings as a Bearer\service. IP address : Enter the IP address of the WAP gateway you want. Dial number : Enter the telephone number to dial to access your WAP gateway.
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- Connection type The options for connection type are Temporary or Continuous and depend on the gateway you are using. Continuous A confirmed delivery mechanism but generates more network traffic. Temporary A non-confirmed (connectionless) service. HTTP - Proxy settings IP address: Input the IP address of the proxy. Port: Input the port number of the proxy.
Service [Menu 8] Go to URL [Menu 8-1-4] You can directly connect to the site you want. You need to enter a specific URL. Cache settings [Menu 8-1-5] You can remove the contents of Cache memory or change the Cache mode. •...
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On browsing menu If you are on line, you can view the following menus. • Home Refer to [Menu 8-1-1]. • Reload Reloads the current page. • Bookmarks See [Menu 8-1-2]. • Save as bookmark You can save a site as bookmark. •...
Downloads [Menu 9] Enables you to view the downloaded pictures and sounds. They can be set as Wallpaper or Ring tone. You can view, listen, delete or rename downloaded data. Pictures [Menu 9-1] Sounds [Menu 9-2] Games & more [Menu 9-3] My games &...
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If you choose a Preinstalled game, several sub menus (Up, Info, Options and Exit) are displayed, and choosing Info will show you the information for the games provided by default. Java Java is a technology developed by Sun Microsystems. Similar to the way you would download the Java Applet using the standard Netscape or MS Internet Explorer browsers, Java MIDlet can be downloaded using the WAP enabled phone.
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Downloads [Menu 9] Warning • Only J2ME (Java 2 Micro Edition) based programs will run in a phone environment. The J2SE (Java 2 Standard Edition) based programs will only run in a PC environment. • Even if they are built on a standard language (J2ME), not all the Java application are compatible with all phones, because they can use specific libraries (API).
You can connect your phone to PC to exchange the data between them. Note • Always use genuine LG accessories. • Failure to do this may invalidate your warranty. • Accessories may be different in different regions; please check with our regional service company or...
Care and Maintenance When using this unit, basic safety precautions as below should be always followed. • Do not disassemble this unit. (Take it to a qualified service technician when repair work is required.) • Keep the unit away from electrical appliances such as a TV, radio or Personal Computer.
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Unlike other battery systems, there is no memory effect that could compromise the battery’s performance. • Use only LG batteries and chargers. LG chargers are designed to maximize the battery life. • Do not disassemble or short-circuit the battery pack.
Technical Data General Product name : G5600 System : GSM 900 / DCS 1800 Battery Type : Li-ion Battery Standard voltage : 3.7V Battery full charge voltage : 4.2V Travel charger Input : AC 100~240V, 50/60Hz Output : DC 5.2V / 600mA Ambient Temperatures Max : +55°C...