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LG G1500 User Manual

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Revision 1.1
P/N : MMBB0110901
PRINTED IN KOREA
GPRS Phone
USER'S MANUAL
MODEL : G1500
Please read this manual carefully
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Retain it for future reference.
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  • Page 1 ENGLISH Revision 1.1 P/N : MMBB0110901 PRINTED IN KOREA GPRS Phone USER’S MANUAL MODEL : G1500 Please read this manual carefully before operating your set. Retain it for future reference. • • • • • • • •...
  • Page 2 GPRS Phone USER’S MANUAL MODEL : G1500 Please read this manual carefully before operating your set. Retain it for future reference. ENGLISH...
  • Page 4 G1500 has a polished style which provides users’ a better feel and convenience. G1500 Phone...

  • Page 5: For Your Safety

    For Your Safety All radio transmitters carry risks of interference with electronics in close proximity. GSM Phones must be switched off at all times in an aircraft. Do not activate near petrol stations, fuel depots, chemical plants or blasting operations. Switch off the phone in any area where are forced by special regulations.
  • Page 6 For your safety, use ONLY specified ORIGINAL batteries and chargers. Please note: Unusable batteries should be disposed of in accordance with relevant legislation. Only use ORIGINAL accessories to avoid damage to your phone. Emergency call may not be available under all cellular networks.

  • Page 7: Table Of Contents

    Contents Overview Part of the Phone • Front of the Phone ... 10 • Rear of the Phone ... 11 Key Description • Alphanumeric Keys ... 13 Display Information Display Information • On-Screen Icons ... 14 Getting Started Installation • Inserting the SIM Card ... 16 •...
  • Page 8 Accessing the Menu Phone book • Search [Names 1] ... 22 • Add new [Names 2] ... 23 • Speed dial [Names 3] ... 24 • Voice list [Names 4] ... 25 • Caller groups [Names 5] ... 25 • Copy all [Names 6] ... 26 •...
  • Page 9 Profiles [Menu 3] • Vibrate only [Menu 3-1] ... 45 • Quiet [Menu 3-2] ... 45 • General [Menu 3-3] ... 45 • Loud [Menu 3-4] ... 46 • Headset [Menu 3-5] ... 46 Settings [Menu 4] • Alarm clock [Menu 4-1] ... 48 •...
  • Page 10 Fun & Tools [Menu 7] • Game [Menu 7-1] ... 62 • Unit convert [Menu 7-2] ... 62 • Calculator [Menu 7-3] ... 63 • World time [Menu 7-4] ... 63 Internet [Menu 8] • Home [Menu 8-1] ... 64 •...

  • Page 11: Overview

    Part of the Phone Front of the Phone 1 Earpiece 2 Display Screen 3 Soft Left Key 4 Navigation Keys 5 Send Key 6 Star Key 7 Soft Right Key Overview 8 END/PWR keys 9 Numeric Keys 10 Hash Key 11 Microphone 12 Ear Microphone Connector...

  • Page 12: Rear Of The Phone

    Overview Rear of the Phone 1 Battery 2 Cable Connector/ Battery Charging Connector 3 Battery Terminals 4 SIM Card Socket 5 Handstrap Hole 6 Battery Lock 7 Ear Microphone Connector...

  • Page 13: Key Description

    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. WAP Hotkey Used to connect to WAP directly by pressing this key.

  • Page 14: Alphanumeric Keys

    Description END/PWR Key Used to end or reject a call. This key is also used as Power Key. Pressing and holding this key for a few seconds. Alphanumeric Keys The alphabet and numerical keypad mapping relation are listed as the following table. Description .

  • Page 15: Display Information

    Display Information The screen displays several icons the following describe each of them you may see on the phone. On-Screen Icons Icon/Indicator Description Tells you the strength of the network signal. Call is connected. The alarm has been set and is on. Tells you the status of the battery.

  • Page 16: Top Menu Icons

    Display Information Top Menu Icons Icon Description Messages Call Register Profiles Settings Call Divert Scheduler Fun & Tools Internet Sim service...

  • Page 17: Getting Started

    Installation – Inserting the SIM Card Notice • Before installing always make sure that the phone is switched off and remove the battery. • The metal contact of the SIM card can be easily damaged by scratches. Pay special attention to the SIM card when you handle and install.

  • Page 18: Charging The Battery

    ˜ Charging the Battery To connect the travel adapter to the phone, you must have installed the battery. Warning • Do not force the connector as this may damage the phone and/or the travel adapter. 2. Push it until you hear a click. 1.

  • Page 19: Disconnecting The Charger

    Installation ™ Disconnecting the charger Notice • The battery delivered with your phone has to be fully charged before using it. • Do not remove your battery or the SIM card while charging. • “Charging” is displayed on the screen after connecting the travel adapter.

  • Page 20: Powering On Sequence

    Powering On Sequence – To get started with the phone — To turn off the phone In stand by mode, press and hold 1. Press and hold key until you hear a tone. 2. Depending on setting PIN Code [Menu 4-5-1], you can enter PIN code or not.

  • Page 21: Access Codes

    Access Codes Getting Started 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 4-5-6]. PIN code (4 to 8 digits) The PIN (Personal Identification Number) code protects your SIM card against unauthorized use.

  • Page 22: Accessing The Menu

    Phone book Name Name Search Allows you to search for a specific name, number. Add new Allows you to add new names and numbers. Speed dial Allows you to assign up to 8 ( one-touch dial allocations. Voice list Allows you to list phone numbers which is attached voice.

  • Page 23: Search [Names 1]

    Phone book Search [Names 1] (Calling from phonebook) 1. Open the phonebook first by pressing mode. 2. Search by Pressing 3. Depending on setting Search by, the below menu may not appear. • Name • Number 4. You can find an entry by name and number. <...

  • Page 24: Add New [Names 2]

    Add new [Names 2] You can add phonebook entry by using this function. Phone memory capacity is 200 entries. SIM card memory capacity depends on the service provider. You can also save 20 characters of name in the Phone memory, and you can save characters in the SIM card.

  • Page 25: Speed Dial [Names 3]

    Phone book Note • The voice can only be attached to main number which you set. For example, if you change main number voice will be automatically attached changed number. • You can add voice tag to phone number in SIM card. The voice tag can be erased removing or changing SIM card.

  • Page 26: Voice List [Names 4]

    Voice list [Names 4] You can see all phone numbers which contain voice. You can also call directly by pressing using and press the submenus. • Play : You can play voice which is attached to phone number. • Change : You can change voice which is attached to phone number.

  • Page 27: Copy All [Names 6]

    Phone book • Group ring tone - You can set the ring tone depending on Group. • Group icon - You can set icon depending on Group. • Change name - You can change and edit the Group name. Note •...

  • Page 28: Delete All [Names 7]

    Delete all [Names 7] You can delete all entries in SIM, Phone and Voice. This function requires security code. > 1. Press [Names] to enter into the phonebook in standby mode. 2. Scroll to Delete all, then press 3. Then select a memory to erase: SIM, Phone, Voice. 4.

  • Page 29: Information [Names 9]

    Phone book • Search by 1. Scroll to highlight Search by, then press enter. 2. The three submenus are displayed. - Variable : If you select Variable, the phone asks you how to search the entries. - Name : If you select Name, the phone searches entries by name.

  • Page 30: Menu Tree

    Menu Tree 1 Messages 1 Write message 2 Inbox 3 Outbox 4 Info service 5 Voice messages 6 Namecard 7 Templates 8 Settings 9 Check memory 2 Call Register 1 Missed calls 2 Received calls 3 Dialled calls 4 Clear recent calls 5 Call charge 6 GPRS info Accessing the Menu...
  • Page 31 Menu Tree 5 Call Divert 1 All voice calls 2 If busy 3 If no reply 4 If unreachable 5 All data calls 6 All fax calls 7 Cancel all 6 Scheduler 1 Add new 2 View day 3 View all 4 Delete passed 5 Delete all Accessing the Menu...

  • Page 32: Messages [Menu 1]

    Messages [Menu 1] This menu includes functions related to SMS (Short Message Service), voice mail, as well as the network’s service messages. Write message [Menu 1-1] You can write and edit text message up to 1024 characters. Also, you can check the number of characters. 1.
  • Page 33 Messages [Menu 1] Accessing the Menu Save Stores the message in Outbox. 1. Your phone asks whether you will save the edited message. < > 2. Press if you want to save it in Outbox and press if you don’t want to. Use template The template is pre-defined message.
  • Page 34 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. •...
  • Page 35 Messages [Menu 1] Also, the phone supports three modes: Predictive (T9Abc, T9ABC, T9abc), Multitap (ABC, abc), Numeric (123). If you want to change a mode, press # key. Alternatively 2. When you have finished wirting a word, check whether the word is correct. •...

  • Page 36: Inbox [Menu 1-2]

    Accessing the Menu Inbox [Menu 1-2] When you receive a text message, your phone shows the symbol and stores it in the incoming message lists. Scroll to the desired message by using . In addition, you can see Delete all for deleting all incoming messages at the bottom of the list.

  • Page 37: Outbox [Menu 1-3]

    Messages [Menu 1] Accessing the Menu Outbox [Menu 1-3] When you enter this menu, you can see the message(s). Scroll to < the desired message by using and press to see the > message. And if you want to exit Outbox menu, press >...

  • Page 38: Info Service [Menu 1-4]

    Info service [Menu 1-4] (Dependent to network and subscription) Cell Broadcast messages (CB Message) are text messages by the network to GSM phone users. They provide general information such as weather reports, traffic news, taxis, pharmacies, and stock prices. Each type of information has the number; therefore, you can contact service provider.

  • Page 39: Voice Messages [Menu 1-5]

    Messages [Menu 1] Language [Menu 1-4-4] You can select the language you want. Then your phone will receive the cell broadcast message in the language selected by you. You can select Cell broadcast language pressing language list which you selected already will be displayed with check box.

  • Page 40: Namecard [Menu 1-6]

    Voice mailbox number [Menu 1-5-2] You can get the voicemail if this feature is supported by the network service provider. When 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 handset accordingly.

  • Page 41: Settings [Menu 1-8]

    Messages [Menu 1] Accessing the Menu Settings [Menu 1-8] Message type [Menu 1-8-1] Text, Voice, Fax, Natl. paging, X400, E-mail, ERMES Usually, the type of message is set to Text. You can convert your text into alternative formats, which are suitable for the device that will be received the message.

  • Page 42: Call Register [Menu 2]

    Call Register [Menu 2] Missed calls [Menu 2-1] This menu shows recent missed call number(s). You can call by this number, save it or view date and time in this menu. Received calls [Menu 2-2] You can check the recent received numbers. You can call by this number, save it or view date and time in this menu.

  • Page 43: Call Charge [Menu 2-5]

    Call Register [Menu 2] Call charge [Menu 2-5] Within these submenus, you can view the duration and the call cost. Call duration [Menu 2-5-1] This function allows you to view the duration of your Last Call, All Calls, Incoming Calls and Outgoing Calls in hours, minutes and seconds.
  • Page 44 Cost settings [Menu 2-5-3] (SIM Dependent) • Set tariff [Menu 2-5-3-1] You can set the currency type and the unit price. Contact your services providers to obtain charging unit prices. To select the currency or unit in this menu, you need the PIN2 code. <...

  • Page 45: Gprs Info [Menu 2-6]

    Call Register [Menu 2] Note • When all units have been used, no calls can be made except emergency calls. Depending on SIM card, you need the PIN2 code to set a call cost limit. GPRS info [Menu 2-6] You can check the amount of data transferred over the network through GPRS.

  • Page 46: Profiles [Menu 3]

    Profiles [Menu 3] In this menu, you can adjust and customize the phone tones for different events, environments and caller’s group. (e.g. When your phone is connected to the Handsfree kit, it'll be automatically set to the Car profiles menu and when your phone is connected to the Earmic, it’ll be automatically set to Headset profiles menu.) <...

  • Page 47: Loud [Menu 3-4]

    Profiles [Menu 3] Accessing the Menu Loud [Menu 3-4] • Enable : You can adjust the Profiles as Loud if you are in a noisy environment. • Change : You can change the values of Profiles submenus. Headset [Menu 3-5] •...
  • Page 48 Automatic answer [Menu 3-x-6] Allows to set to answer automatically for adjusting environment. Please note that only Car and Headset has this sub menu so that you can activate this function. • Disable Even though your phone is ringing, your phone will not answer automatically.

  • Page 49: Settings [Menu 4]

    Settings [Menu 4] You can set the following menus for your convenience and preferences. < 1. Press [Menu] in standby mode. 2. Press for direct access to enter Setting. Alarm clock [Menu 4-1] You can set the phone to alarm at a specified within this menu. Enable [Menu 4-1-1] You can set the time (Hour and Minute) for raising the alarm.

  • Page 50: Date & Time [Menu 4-2]

    Date & Time [Menu 4-2] Date [Menu 4-2-1] • Set date In this menu, you can set the date of your phone. 1. Enter the menu. 2. Select Set date by pressing 3. Enter the number you want to set the date. <...

  • Page 51: Phone Settings [Menu 4-3]

    Settings [Menu 4] Phone settings [Menu 4-3] You can set the phone setting you want. Scroll to highlight Phone settings menu, and then press Display [Menu 4-3-1] • Screen saver [Menu 4-3-1-1] If you don't activate any function for 20 seconds, the picture will be displayed in a standby mode.

  • Page 52: Call Settings [Menu 4-4]

    Language [Menu 4-3-3] You can select the language that will be displayed on the phone. Call settings [Menu 4-4] You can set the menu relevant to a call by pressing Setting menu. Minute minder [Menu 4-4-1] If you select Yes, you can check the call duration by beep sound every minute during a call.
  • Page 53 Settings [Menu 4] Send number [Menu 4-4-3] (network and subscription dependent) • Yes [Menu 4-4-3-1] If you select this, you can send your phone number to the other party. That is, your phone number will be displayed on receiver’s phone. •...
  • Page 54 Next incoming [Menu 4-4-6] (network dependent) In case of Single Numbering Service, you can use the phone and a connected PC to send and receive fax, data, and voice. If you select the mode, you can receive data, fax, or voice each mode. Once you enter this menu, you following options are displayed.

  • Page 55: Security Settings [Menu 4-5]

    Settings [Menu 4] Security settings [Menu 4-5] PIN code [Menu 4-5-1] In this menu, you can set the phone to ask for the PIN code of your SIM card when the pone is switched on. If this function is activated, you’ll be requested to enter the PIN code.
  • Page 56 Note • If you want to lock your phone keypad manually, enter Top menu and press • If you want to unlock your phone keypad, press [unlock] key and then press lock before, your phone keypad will be unlock and then after 25 seconds the keypad will be lock up again automatically.
  • Page 57 Settings [Menu 4] Fixed dial num [Menu 4-5-5] (SIM dependent) You can restrict your outgoing calls to selected phone number. The numbers are protected by your PIN2 code. < 1. Press [Menu] in standby mode. 2. Press key for direct access or use Settings.

  • Page 58: Network Settings [Menu 4-6]

    Accessing the Menu Network settings [Menu 4-6] You can select the network which you will be registered either automatically or manually. Usually, the selection of the network used by the handset is automatic. Automatic [Menu 4-6-1] The phone automatically selects network which is available in the your area.

  • Page 59: Call Divert [Menu 5]

    Call Divert [Menu 5] (network and subscription dependent) The Call divert service allows to divert incoming voice calls, fax calls, and data calls to another number. For details, contact your service provider. < 1. Press [Menu] in standby mode. 2. Press for direct access or use Call Divert.

  • Page 60: Cancel All [Menu 5-7]

    The submenus [Menu 5-x-x] Call Divert menus have the submenus as shown below. Enable [Menu 5-x-1] Activating the corresponding service. • Voicemail box [Menu 5-x-x-1] Forwards to message center. This function is not included in All data calls and All fax calls menus. •...

  • Page 61: Scheduler [Menu 6]

    Scheduler [Menu 6] When you enter this menu a Calendar will show up. On top of the screen there are sections for date and icons. Whenever you change the date, the calendar will be updated according to the date. And square cursor will be used to locate the certain day.

  • Page 62: View Day [Menu 6-2]

    • Alarm time [Menu 6-1-1-1-1] - On time : alarm on time you set already. - 10 min before : alarm before 10 minutes from the schedule you set already. - 30 min before : alarm before 30 minutes from the schedule you set already.

  • Page 63: Fun & Tools [Menu 7]

    Fun & Tools [Menu 7] Game [Menu 7-1] Your phone offers you enjoyable games to play with. Note The Control keys are different for each game. But each game has screens to explain the main control key. Other common control keys are below. [Common Key Function] <...

  • Page 64: Calculator [Menu 7-3]

    5. You can delete the number you want by pressing > 6. Press key or [Back] key if you want to end the process for converting the value. Calculator [Menu 7-3] This contains the standard functions such as +, –, *, ÷ : Add, Subtract, Multiply, Divide 1.

  • Page 65: Internet [Menu 8]

    The services menu allows you to get the information such as news, weather reports, and flight times. Note • G1500 can access only Operator’s Home page website for viewing and information purpose only. Home [Menu 8-1] You can connect to the configured homepage of the activated profile.
  • Page 66 - Display image You can select whether images on WAP cards are displayed or not. - Conn. type The options for connection type are Continuous or Temporary and depend on the gateway. Continuous A confirmed delivery mechanism but generates more network traffic.
  • Page 67 Internet [Menu 8] Call speed : The speed of your data connection. User ID : The user identity for your dial-up server (and NOT the WAP gateway). Password : The password required by your dial-up server (and NOT the WAP gateway) to identify you. - GPRS settings The service settings are only available when GPRS is chosen as a bearer service.

  • Page 68: Cache Settings [Menu 8-4]

    Cache settings [Menu 8-4] You can remove the contents of Cache memory and change the Cache check mode. Clear cache [Menu 8-4-1] The contents of Cache memory will be removed. Cache check [Menu 8-4-2] You can change the time for checking the Cache memory. •...

  • Page 69: Internet On-Line Menu

    Internet On-line menu If you are on line, you can see the following menus. ❏ Home This is the same as [Menu 8-1]. ❏ Reload This reloads the current page. ❏ Bookmarks This is the same as [Menu 8-2]. ❏ Save as bookmarks Save the current URL as a bookmark.

  • Page 70: Additional Functions

    How to Use Data and Fax call To be able to data or fax service, you need the communicate software such as a data or a fax program. Before using these functions, you need to connect your phone to a computer or make sure that your phone is in connection with a compatible device.
  • Page 71 How to Use Data and Fax call Receiving Data or Fax Calls – Single number If you have a SIM card that does not support separate voice, data and fax numbers, the phone does not recognize the type of incoming call. To use a data or a fax service, make sure that you want to receive a data or fax call mode.

  • Page 72: In Call Menu

    In call Menu Additional Functions During a call, the following menus will be displayed, not in a standby mode. 1 During a call 1-1 Putting a Call on Hold You can place a call on hold or retrieve by just pressing the [Send] key.
  • Page 73 In call Menu 1-5 Rejecting an Incoming Call You can reject an incoming call without answering by simply pressing the [End] key. When in a call you can reject an incoming call by pressing the [Menu] key and selecting Multiparty/Reject or by pressing [End] key.

  • Page 74: Multiparty Or Conference Calls

    Additional Functions 2 Multiparty or Conference Calls The multiparty or conference service provides you with the ability to have a simultaneous conversation with more than one caller, if your network service provider supports this feature. A multiparty call can only be set up when you have one active call and one call on hold, both calls having been answered.
  • Page 75 In call Menu Additional Functions 2-5 Adding Calls to the Multiparty Call < To join an active call to the held multiparty call, select the [Options] key then Multiparty/Join all. 2-6 Displaying Callers in a Multiparty Call To scroll through the numbers of the callers who make up a multiparty call on the handset screen, press keys.

  • Page 76: Accessories

    Accessories There are various accessories for your mobile phone. You can select these options according to your personal communication requirements. Standard Battery Portable Handsfree This connects to your phone, allowing handsfree operation. Travel Adapter This charger allows you to charge the battery while away from home or your office.

  • Page 77: Care And Maintenance

    Care and Maintenance When using this unit, basic safety precautions as below should be always followed. • Do not touch the adapter with wet hands. • Do not disassemble this unit. (Take it to a qualified service technician when repair work is required.) •...

  • Page 78: Caring For The Battery

    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.

  • Page 79: Technical Data

    Technical Data General Product Name : G1500 System : GSM 900 / DCS 1800 Ambient Temperatures Max : +55°C Min : -10°C...
  • Page 81 Memo...

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