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M 6 1 0 0 USER GUIDE
LG Electronics Inc.
http://www.lge.com
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P/N : MMBB0188412 (1.1)
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M 6 1 0 0 USER GUIDE
Some of contents in this manual may differ from your
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  • Page 1 M 6 1 0 0 USER GUIDE M 6 1 0 0 USER GUIDE Some of contents in this manual may differ from your LG Electronics Inc. phone depending on the software of the phone or your service provider. http://www.lge.com...
  • Page 2 Note To connect your mobile phone to your computer, you will need the LG PC Sync software. Please see page 76 for more information on how you can download this software.

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    TABLE OF CONTENTS INTRODUCTION SELECTING FUNCTIONS AND OPTIONS GUIDELINES FOR SAFE AND EFFICIENT USE PROFILES Activate M6100 FEATURES Personalise Parts of the phone Rename Display Information CALL REGISTER GETTING STARTED Missed calls Installing the SIM card and battery Received calls...
  • Page 4 ORGANISER SETTINGS Contacts Date & Time Calendar Phone settings Memo Call settings Security settings MESSAGES Network settings New message GPRS setting Inbox Reset settings Outbox Memory status Drafts SERVICE Listen to voice mail Info message Optus ZOO Templates SIM service Settings DOWNLOADS MULTIMEDIA...

  • Page 5: Introduction

    INTRODUCTION Congratulations on your purchase of the advanced and compact M6100 mobile phone, designed to operate with the latest digital mobile communication technology. This user guide contains important information on the use and operation of this phone. Please read all...

  • Page 6: Guidelines For Safe And Efficient Use

    • While there may be differences between the SAR these guidelines may be dangerous or illegal. levels of various LG phone models, they are all Further detailed information is given in this manual. designed to meet the relevant guidelines for exposure to radio waves.
  • Page 7 GUIDELINES FOR SAFE AND EFFICIENT USE • The unit should be kept away from heat sources Electronics devices such as radiators or cookers. All mobile phones may get interference, which • Do not drop. could affect performance. • Do not subject this unit to mechanical vibration or •...

  • Page 8: Blasting Area

    • RF energy may affect some electronic systems in In aircraft your motor vehicle such as car stereo or safety Wireless devices can cause interference in aircraft. equipment. • Turn off your mobile phone before boarding any • When your vehicle is equipped with an air bag, do aircraft.
  • Page 9 • Use only LG batteries and chargers. LG chargers are designed to maximize the battery life. When driving a car, driving is your first responsibility.
  • Page 10 3. Do not take notes or look up phone numbers while 8. Call roadside assistance or a special non- driving. Jotting down a “to do” list or flipping emergency wireless assistance number when through your address book takes attention away necessary.

  • Page 11: M6100 Features

    M6100 FEATURES Parts of the phone Front view Right side view 1. Up/down side keys 3. Headset jack • Controls the volume of keypad tone in standby • Connect a headset here. mode with the phone open. 4. Camera/MP3 key •...
  • Page 12 Rear view 1. Camera lens Dirt on the camera lens could affect the image quality. 2. Flash 3. Holes for a carrying strap 4. Battery latch Press this button to remove the battery cover. 5. Battery pack 6. SIM card socket 7.
  • Page 13 M6100 FEATURES Open view Note To prevent the difficulty in hearing of the other side, slide open while using phone. 1. Earpiece 2. Left soft key Performs the function indicated by the text on the screen immediately above it. 3. Send key Dials a phone number and answers incoming calls.
  • Page 14 5. Microphone 11. Clear key Can be muted during a call for privacy. Deletes a character with each press. Hold the key down to clear all input. Use this key to go 6. Main screen back to a previous screen. Displays phone status icons, menu items, Web 12.

  • Page 15: Display Information

    M6100 FEATURES Display Information Icon Description The table below describes various display Indicates that you are roaming on indicators or icons that appear on the phone’s another network. display screen. Indicates that GPRS service is available. On-Screen Icons Indicates the alarm has been set and...
  • Page 16 Icon Description Indicates the General profile is activated. Indicates that the phones is accessing WAP. Indicates that you are using GPRS. Agenda event set Call divert service active Bluetooth enabled Note • When the status of the battery indicates low, you may not use Camera or Multimedia function.

  • Page 17: Getting Started

    GETTING STARTED Installing the SIM card and 2. Install the SIM card. Insert the SIM card into the holder. Slide the SIM battery card into the SIM card holder. Make sure that the Make sure the power is off before you remove the SIM card is inserted properly and that the gold contact area on the card is facing downwards.

  • Page 18: Charging The Battery

    3. Install 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. 2. Connect the other end of the mains adapter to the mains socket.

  • Page 19: Disconnecting The Adapter

    GETTING STARTED Warning • Unplug the power cord and charger during lightning storms to avoid electric shock or fire. • Make sure that no sharp-edged items such as animal teeth or nails come into contact with the battery. There is a risk of this causing a fire.

  • Page 20: Turning Your Phone On And Off

    Turning your phone on and off Access codes You can use the access codes described in this Turning your phone ON section to avoid unauthorised use of your phone. 1. Install a battery to the handset and connect the The access codes (except PUK and PUK2 codes) phone to an external power source such as the can be changed by using the Change codes feature travel adapter, cigarette lighter adapter or hands-...
  • Page 21 GETTING STARTED PIN2 code (4 to 8 digits) Security code (4 to 8 digits) The PIN2 code, supplied with some SIM cards, is The security code protects the unauthorised use of required to access functions such as Advice of Call your phone.

  • Page 22: General Functions

    GENERAL FUNCTIONS Making an international call Making and answering calls 1. Press and hold the 0 key for the international Making a call prefix. The ‘+’ character automatically selects the 1. Make sure your phone is switched on. international access code. 2.

  • Page 23: Adjusting The Volume

    GENERAL FUNCTIONS Adjusting the volume Note If you want to adjust the earpiece volume during a If Press any key has been set as the answer mode any key press will answer a call except call, use the side keys ([) . Press the up side key to for the E or the right soft key.

  • Page 24: Entering Text

    123 mode (Number mode) Entering text Type numbers using one keystroke per number. You can enter alphanumeric characters by using To change to 123 mode in a text entry field, press the phone’s keypad. For example, storing names in the # key until 123 mode is displayed. the phonebook, writing a message, creating a personal greeting.
  • Page 25 GENERAL FUNCTIONS You can also add new words in the dictionary. As mode. You can also turn off the T9 mode by selecting T9 off. The default setting on the phone new words are added, the word changes to reflect is T9 enabled mode.

  • Page 26: In-Call Menu

    2. To insert a space, press the 0 key once. To Using the 123 (Number) mode delete letters, press the C key. Press and hold The 123 mode enables you to enter numbers in a down the C key to clear the whole display. text message (a telephone number, for example).
  • Page 27 GENERAL FUNCTIONS Making a second call If Call waiting is activated, you can put the first call on hold and answer the second, by pressing S or You can get a number you wish to dial from the by selecting the left soft key, then Hold & Answer. phonebook to make a second call.
  • Page 28 Switching DTMF tones on during a call Making a second call To turn DTMF tones on during a call, press the left You can make a second call while currently on a call. Enter the second number and press the S key. soft key, and then select DTMF on.
  • Page 29 GENERAL FUNCTIONS Adding calls to the conference call Ending a conference call To add a call to an existing conference call, press The currently displayed caller from a conference call can be disconnected by pressing the E key. the left soft key, then select the Conference/Join all. To end a conference call, press the left soft key, Displaying callers in a conference call then select the Conference/End multiparty.

  • Page 30: Menu Tree

    MENU TREE 1 PROFILES 3 TOOLS 5 MESSAGES 1 Vibrate only 1 Alarm clock 1 New message 2 Silent 2 Bluetooth 2 Inbox 3 General 3 Calculator 3 Outbox 4 Loud 4 Unit converter 4 Drafts 5 Headset 5 World time 5 Listen to voice mail 6 Modem 6 Info message...
  • Page 31 MENU TREE 6 MULTIMEDIA 7 SETTINGS 8 SERVICE 1 MP3 1 Date & Time 1 Optus ZOO 2 Camera 2 Phone settings 2 SIM service 3 Video camera 3 Call settings 4 My photos 4 Security settings 5 My videos 5 Network settings 6 Voice Recorder 6 GPRS setting...

  • Page 32: Selecting Functions And Options

    SELECTING FUNCTIONS AND OPTIONS Your phone offers a set of functions that allow you to customise the phone. These functions are Menu Names arranged in the menus and sub-menus, accessed via the two soft keys marked [<] and [>]. Each menu and sub-menu lets you view and alter the settings of a particular function.

  • Page 33: Profiles

    PROFILES In Profiles, you can adjust and customise the phone • Call alert type: Set the alert type for incoming tones for different events, environments, or caller calls. groups. • Ring tone: Select the desired ring tone from the There are five preset profiles: Vibrate only, Silent, list.

  • Page 34: Rename

    • Power on/off volume: Set the volume of the ringing tone when switching the phone on/off. • Auto answer: This function will be activated only when your phone is connected to the headset. - Off: The phone will not answer automatically. - After 5 secs: After 5 seconds, the phone will answer automatically.

  • Page 35: Call Register

    CALL REGISTER You can check the record of missed, received, and Received calls Menu 2.2 dialled calls only if the network supports the Calling This option lets you view the last 10 incoming calls. Line Identification (CLI) within the service area. You can also: The number and name (if available) are displayed •...

  • Page 36: Delete Recent Calls

    • Send a message to this number • Dialled calls: Length of the outgoing calls. • Delete the call from the list • Reset all: Allows you to reset the timers of all calls by pressing the left soft key < [Yes ]. Delete recent calls Menu 2.4 Call costs...

  • Page 37: Gprs Information

    CALL REGISTER GPRS information Menu 2.6 You can check the amount of data transferred over the network through the GPRS information option. In addition, you can also 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.

  • Page 38: Tools

    TOOLS Depending on the file type, it will be stored in the Alarm clock Menu 3.1 following folders: You can set up to 5 alarm clocks to go off at a specified time. • MP3: MP3 folder (Menu 6.1.2) 1. Select On and enter the alarm time you want. •...

  • Page 39: Calculator

    TOOLS Settings Menu 3.2.3 Note You can register a new device which is compatible Use C key to erase any numbers or signs. with Bluetooth. If you already have added the If you press * key, you can input a minus number.

  • Page 40: World Time

    World time Menu 3.5 You can view clocks of the world’s major cities. 1. Select the city belonged to the time zone by pressing L , R key. 2. You can set the current time to the city time you select by pressing the left soft key <...

  • Page 41: Organiser

    ORGANISER • Send via Bluetooth: You can send the data of Contacts Menu 4.1 phone book to devices which is compatible with Bluetooth through Bluetooth. Search Menu 4.1.1 (Calling from phonebook) • Copy: You can copy an entry from SIM to phone or from phone to SIM.
  • Page 42 a. Press < [OK] to input a name. • Remove member: You can remove the member from the Group member list. But the name and the b. Press < [Save], then you can input a number. number will remain in the phonebook. c.
  • Page 43 ORGANISER Settings Copy all Menu 4.1.5 Menu 4.1.6 1. Open the phonebook first by pressing the left soft You can copy/move entries from SIM card memory key < [Menu] in standby mode. Then, scroll to to Phone memory and vice versa. the Organizer and press the left soft key <...

  • Page 44: Calendar

    1. Open the phonebook first by pressing the left soft • Memory status key < [Menu] in standby mode. Then, scroll to This feature allows you to see how many entries the Organizer and press the left soft key < [OK]. are in use, or free in your phonebook.

  • Page 45: Memo

    ORGANISER To change the day, month, and year. Delete all Menu 4.2.4 You can delete all notes. Description Go to date Menu 4.2.5 Yearly You can go to the chosen date directly. Monthly Weekly Set alarm tone Menu 4.2.6 Daily You can set the alarm tone.

  • Page 46: Messages

    MESSAGES 1. Key in your message. For details on how to enter text, Press the Menu key (<) and select Messages refer to page 24 through 26 (Entering Text). using navigation keys. 2. After you complete the message, to select the New message required option, press the left soft key [Options].
  • Page 47 MESSAGES • Alignment: You can set the position of the • Sounds: If available, you can attach a sound message – Right, Centre or Left. available for a short message. • Add T9 dictionary: You can add your own • Text templates: You can use text templates words.
  • Page 48 2. Add an image and/or sound. You can move to the • Set slide format next section using the up/down navigation. - Set timer: You can set the timer for slide, text, picture and sound. 3. You can add a slide by option menu using the left soft key.

  • Page 49: Inbox

    MESSAGES Inbox Menu 5.2 SIM message You will be alerted when you have received SIM message means that the message is messages. They will be stored in the Inbox. exceptionally stored in the SIM card. You can move this message to the phone. In the Inbox, you can identify each message by icons.

  • Page 50: Outbox

    Specific MMS options Outbox Menu 5.3 • Repeat: Allows you to repeat reproduction of the You can see the sent and unsent messages here. selected multimedia message. For sent messages, you can see the delivery status. • Receive: (for multimedia message notification The browsing is same as that for the inbox message.

  • Page 51: Drafts

    MESSAGES • Information: You can view information about This menu shows the preset multimedia message list. outbox messages; Recipient’s address, Subject The following options are available. (only for Multimedia message), Message date & • View: You can see the multimedia messages. time, Message type, Message size.

  • Page 52: Info Message

    Info message Templates Menu 5.6 Menu 5.7 (Dependent to network and subscription) There are pre-defined messages in the list. You can view and edit the template messages or create new Info service messages are text messages sent by messages. Two types of templates are available: the network to mobile phone users.

  • Page 53: Settings

    MESSAGES • Send via: To send via Text message or Multimedia Settings Menu 5.8 message. Text message Menu 5.8.1 • Edit: Use this to edit the selected template. • Message types: Text, Voice, Fax, Natl. paging, • Delete all: Deletes all templates. X.400, Email, ERMES Multimedia templates Menu 5.7.2...
  • Page 54 Multimedia message • Permitted message types Menu 5.8.2 Personal: Personal message. • Priority: You can set the priority of the message you choose. Advertisements: Commercial message. • Validity period: This network service allows you to Information: Necessary information. set how long your multimedia messages will be Voice mailbox number Menu 5.8.3 stored at the message centre.
  • Page 55 MESSAGES Info message Menu 5.8.4 • Receive Yes: If you select this menu, your phone will receive Info service messages. No: If you select this menu, your phone will not receive Info service messages any more. • Alert Yes: Your phone will beep when you have received Info service message numbers.

  • Page 56: Multimedia

    • MP4, M4A: Sampling frequency up from 8KHz to Menu 6.1 48KHz, Bit rate up to 320Kbps, stereo. The M6100 has an integrated MP3 player built-in. • WMA: Sampling frequency up from 8KHz to You can enjoy listening to MP3 music files on your 48KHz, Bit rate up to 320Kbps, stereo.
  • Page 57 MULTIMEDIA MP3 player - Visual effect: You can select the visual effect Menu 6.1.1 menus: Cyber, Aqua and Illustration. This menu 1. Press MP3 menu, and then select MP3 player. allows to change the backgroud of main LCD and 2. Press the left soft key < [Options] to access the sub LCD on playing MP3 file.

  • Page 58: Camera

    • Effect: Determines the special effect to the Camera Menu 6.2 picture. This application enables you to take a still picture. • Flash: Determines the flash operation. You can take a picture in your desired size, and use • Zoom: Determines the zoom rate. it for the contacts photo, home screen and other more general purposes.

  • Page 59: My Photos

    MULTIMEDIA • Timer: Determines the delay time. • Send via Bluetooth: You can send a picture via Bluetooth. • Quality: Determines the quality of a video clip. • Write multimedia messages: You can send a • White Balance: Allows you to change the settings picture via MMS.

  • Page 60: Voice Recorder

    • Rename: You can edit the title of video. View list Menu 6.6.2 • Delete: You can delete the video. The phone shows voice memo list. You can Playback, Send via multimedia and Delete the • Delete All: You can delete all the videos. recorded voice memo.

  • Page 61: Settings

    SETTINGS You can set the following menus for your Phone settings Menu 7.2 convenience and preferences. You can set functions relating to the phone. 1. Press < [Menu] in standby mode. Display settings 2. Press 7 for direct access to enter Settings. Menu 7.2.1 •...

  • Page 62: Call Settings

    Theme settings • If busy Menu 7.2.2 Diverts voice calls when the phone is in use. Allows you to choose from one of the preset themes. • If no reply Diverts voice calls which you do not answer. Language Menu 7.2.3 •...
  • Page 63 SETTINGS • Activate • Any key Activate the corresponding service. If you select this menu, you can receive a call by pressing any key except E [End] key. To voice mail centre • Send key only Forwards to message centre. This function is not If you select this menu, you can receive a call by shown at All data calls and All fax calls menus.

  • Page 64: Security Settings

    Call waiting • Off Menu 7.3.4 (network dependent) Your phone will not make any attempts to redial when the original call has not connected. • Activate If you select Activate, you can accept a waiting Security settings (receiving) call. Menu 7.4 •...
  • Page 65 SETTINGS 5. You can enter your PUK code up to 10 times. If you • All outgoing calls put wrong PUK code more than 10 times, you can The barring service for all outgoing calls. not unlock your phone. You will need to contact •...

  • Page 66: Network Settings

    The submenus: • Number list You can view the number list saved as Fixed dial • Activate number. Allows to request the network to set call restriction on. Change codes Menu 7.4.6 • Cancel PIN is an abbreviation of Personal Identification Set the selected call restriction off.

  • Page 67: Gprs Setting

    SETTINGS Network selection Band selection Menu 7.5.1 Menu 7.5.2 Use this to set the network band between two • Automatic choices, GSM 900/1800 or GSM1900. If you select Automatic mode, the phone will automatically search for and select a network for you.

  • Page 68: Service

    SERVICE You can access various WAP (Wireless Application Using the phone keys Protocol) services such as banking, news, weather When surfing the Internet, the phone keys function reports and flight information. These services are differently to phone mode. specially designed for mobile phones and they are maintained by WAP service providers.

  • Page 69: Optus Zoo

    SERVICE Optus ZOO Menu 8.1 Tip: Use the “1” key and * key to enter Home Menu 8.1.1 symbols. To enter “.”, press “1”. Connects to a homepage. The homepage will be the site which is defined in the activated profile. It will After selecting a desired bookmark, the following be defined by the service provider if you have not options are available.

  • Page 70: Settings Menu

    Settings - Bearer: You can set the bearer data service. Menu 8.1.4 1 Data Profiles 2 GPRS A profile is the network information used to connect - Data settings: Appears only if you select Data to the Internet. Settings as a Bearer/service. Each profile has submenus as follows: Dial number: Enter the telephone number to dial to •...
  • Page 71 SERVICE - GPRS settings: The service settings are only • Delete: Deletes the selected profile from the list. available when GPRS is chosen as a bearer • Add new: You can add a new profile. service. Cache APN: Input the APN of the GPRS. Set a value whether a connection attempt is made User ID: The users identify for your APN server.

  • Page 72: Sim Service

    SIM service Menu 8.2 (SIM dependent) Your service provider can offer special applications through the SIM card, such as home banking, stock market, etc. If you are registered for one of these services, the service name will appear at the end of the Main Menu.

  • Page 73: Downloads

    DOWNLOADS - Always: The connection is created immediately Games & Apps Menu 9.1 without a notification. Games & Apps Menu 9.1.1 - Prompt: You will be asked before the application makes the connection. In this menu, you can manage the Java applications installed in your phone.

  • Page 74: Images

    Profiles Menu 9.1.2 • The JAR file is a compressed format of the This menu contains the same settings of the Internet Java program and the JAD file is a description file that includes all detailed information. From menu. In fact, in order to download new the network, prior to download, you can view applications, a WAP connection is needed.

  • Page 75: File Storage

    USB connectivity 3. On the PC, the phone will be identified as M6100 can be connected to a PC through a USB “Removable disk” in My Computer folder. Also, a cable in order to transfer files, contents and to use system disk letter will be assigned, such as “E:\”.
  • Page 76 - Music: In this folder you can copy music files. - Videos: In this folder you can download on PC The supported formats are: MP3, AAC, AAC+, the videos taken with the phones’ digital camera AAC++, WMA, MP4 (audio) and WAV. The files and upload new videos on the phone.

  • Page 77: Pc Sync

    DOWNLOADS PC programs and Internet You can connect the phone to your PC to manage your phonebook contacts, upload new contents such as wallpapers and ringtones or use the built in modem. 1. Download and install the programs from the website listed below: http://au.wowlg.com/phones/mnsw_ list.jsp 2.

  • Page 78: Accessories

    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 agent for further enquires.

  • Page 79: Technical Data

    TECHNICAL DATA General Product name : M6100 System : GSM 900 / DCS 1800 / PCS 1900 Ambient Temperatures Max : +55°C (discharging) +45°C (charging) Min : -10°C...
  • Page 81 MEMO...
  • Page 82 (3) This warranty is good only to the Customer during the warranty period as long as it is in AUSTRALIA. (4) During the warranty period, any defective LG Product or part will be repaired or replaced by LG or its authorised service centre, at LG's option, with new or factory rebuilt replacement items.
  • Page 83 Except for those terms that cannot by law be excluded, all terms other than those expressly contained in this warranty statement are excluded. To the extent permitted by law, LG excludes all liability (whether in contract, tort or otherwise) for any consequential, special, incidental or indirect loss or damage including loss of profit, loss or impairment of privacy of conversations, work stoppage or loss or impairment of data arising out of the use or inability to use the Product.

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