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LG G1610 User Manual

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G1610
USER'S MANUAL
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  • Page 1 GPRS & MMS Phone G1610 USER’S MANUAL English Please read this manual carefully before operating your mobile phone. Retain it for future reference.
  • Page 2 Introduction Congratulations on your purchase of the advanced and compact G1610 cellular phone, designed to operate with the latest digital mobile communication technology. Important Information This user’s 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 or misuse of the phone.

  • Page 3: Guidelines For Safe And Efficient Use

    Exposure to Radio Frequency Energy Radio wave exposure and Specific Absorption Rate (SAR) information This mobile phone model G1610 has been designed to comply with applicable safety requirement for exposure to radio waves. This requirement is based on scientific guidelines that include safety margins designed to assure the safety of all persons, regardless of age and health.

  • Page 4: Product Care And Maintenance

    • Do not tap the screen with a sharp object; otherwise, it may damage the phone. • Do not expose the phone to liquid or moisture. • Use the accessories like an earphone cautiously. Do not touch the antenna unnecessarily. G1610 User Guide...

  • Page 5: Efficient Phone Operation

    Avoid placing the phone over the pacemaker, i.e. in your breast pocket. • Some hearing aids might be disturbed by mobile phones. • Minor interference may affect TVs, radios, PCs, etc. Guidelines for Safe and Efficient Use G1610 User Guide...

  • Page 6: Road Safety

    In Aircraft Wireless devices can cause interference in aircraft. • Turn off your mobile phone before boarding any aircraft. • Do not use it on the ground without crew permission. G1610 User Guide...

  • Page 7: Emergency Calls

    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 8: Table Of Contents

    • Installing the Battery ... 18 • Charging the Battery ... 19 • Disconnecting the charger ... 20 Making and Answering Calls • Making a call ... 21 • International Calls ... 21 • Making a call using the Phonebook ... 21 G1610 User Guide...
  • Page 9 • Received calls [Menu 2-2] ... 43 • Dialled calls [Menu 2-3] ... 43 • All calls [Menu 2-4] ... 43 • Delete recent calls [Menu 2-5] ... 43 • Call charges [Menu 2-6] ... 43 • GPRS information [Menu 2-7] ... 46 G1610 User Guide...
  • Page 10 • Profiles [Menu 7-4] ... 63 • Goto URL [Menu 7-5] ... 65 • Cache settings [Menu 7-6] ... 65 • Security certification [Menu 7-7] ... 66 • Reset profiles [Menu 7-8] ... 66 • Browser version [Menu 7-9] ... 66 G1610 User Guide...
  • Page 11 • Call settings [Menu 9-4] ... 71 • Security settings [Menu 9-5] ... 75 • Network settings [Menu 9-6] ... 78 • Reset settings [Menu 9-7] ... 78 Accessories Bluetooth Headset Network service Trouble Shooting Technical Data G1610 User Guide...

  • Page 12: Part Of The Phone

    Part of the Phone Main body of the Phone Earpiece Ear Microphone Connector Display Screen Clear/Cancel Key Confirm Key Message key Profiles key Soft Right Key Soft Left Key Send Key End/Power Key Numeric Keys Star Key Hash Key Microphone G1610 User Guide...

  • Page 13: Outside Of The Phone

    Part of the Phone Outside of the Phone Handstrap Hole Battery Lock Battery Battery cover SIM Card Socket Cable Connector Battery Charging Connector G1610 User Guide...

  • Page 14: Key Description

    • Used to call Speed dials by from 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 to the menu. G1610 User Guide...

  • Page 15: Letter Keys

    T U V 8 Ü Ù Ú Û t u v ü ù ú û W X Y Z 9 w x y z [Space] 0 ˝ g h i ï ì í î © Key Description G1610 User Guide...

  • Page 16: Display Information

    You have received a push message. You can view your schedule. All audible signals are turned off. General menu in profile. Loud menu in profile. Silent menu in profile. Headset menu in profile. You can divert a call. G1610 User Guide...

  • Page 17: Installation

    2. Slide the SIM card into the slot, under the silvery holders, with the golden connectors facing down. Follow the steps below to Remove the SIM card. 1. Remove the battery if attached. 2. Take out the SIM card from the slot. G1610 User Guide...

  • Page 18: Installing The Battery

    3. Installing the Battery Notice! • When you remove the battery, you should use both hands. G1610 User Guide 1. Position the lugs on the top of the battery into the retaining holder. 2. Then push the bottom of the battery into position until it clicks.

  • Page 19: Charging The Battery

    2. Connect the other end of the travel adapter to the mains socket. Use only the included packing charger. Installation G1610 User Guide...

  • Page 20: Disconnecting The Charger

    Note If the battery does not charge, • switch the phone off. • ensure the battery is correctly fit. G1610 User Guide Disconnect the travel adapter from the phone by pressing its side buttons as shown in the diagram.

  • Page 21: Making And Answering Calls

    1. In standby mode, press 2. When the menu is displayed, you select Search by pressing 3. If you find out the desired item through searching by a name or a number, press to call. key for the international prefix. [Names]. G1610 User Guide...

  • Page 22: In Call Menu

    A tone sounds in the earpiece, and the display will show that a second call is waiting. This feature, known as Call Waiting, is only available if your network supports it. For details of how to activate and deactivate it see Call waiting [Menu 9-4-4]. G1610 User Guide...
  • Page 23 The Messages and SIM Tool kit main menu options can be reached from the in-call menu by selecting [Options]. SIM Tool kit menu is shown only when SIM in the handset supports SIM Tool kit service. Note • During a call, DTMF tone is on in default. G1610 User Guide...

  • Page 24: Multiparty Or Conference Calls

    2-3 Putting the Multiparty Call on Hold To put a multiparty call on hold, select [Options] then Multiparty / Hold all. 2-4 Activate the Multiparty Call on Hold To make a multiparty call on hold active, select [Options] then Multiparty / Join all. G1610 User Guide...
  • Page 25 The currently displayed caller of a multiparty call can be disconnected by pressing the [End] key. To end a multiparty call, press [Options] then select Multiparty / End multiparty. Selecting [Options] then Multiparty / End all, will end all the active and held calls. G1610 User Guide...

  • Page 26: Access Codes

    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”. G1610 User Guide...

  • Page 27: Menu Tree

    1 Vibrate only 2 Quiet 3 General 4 Loud 5 Headset 4 Organiser 1 Scheduler 2 Phone book 5 Fun & Tools 1 Games 2 My folder 3 Calculator 4 Unit converter 5 World time 6 Voice recorder G1610 User Guide...
  • Page 28 7 Security certification 8 Reset profiles 9 Browser version 8 Java 1 Applications 2 Download 3 Memory status G1610 User Guide 9 Settings 1 Alarm clock 2 Date & Time 3 Phone settings 4 Call settings 5 Security settings 6 Network settings...

  • Page 29: Messages [Menu 1]

    Options • Send Sends text messages. 1. Enter numbers of recipient. 2. Press key to add more recipients. 3. You can add phone numbers in the phone book. 4. Press after entering numbers. [Menu 1] [Select]. G1610 User Guide...
  • Page 30 • 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. G1610 User Guide...

  • Page 31: Write Multimedia Message [Menu 1-2]

    You can send multimedia messages to multiple recipients, prioritise your message, and make it sent later as well. Note • When you defer sending a message, please contact the service provider. This service depends on network. Messages [Menu 1] [Select]. G1610 User Guide...
  • Page 32 • Add T9 dictionary You can add your own word. This menu can be shown only when edit mode is Predictive (T9Abc/T9abc/T9ABC). • T9 languages Select a T9 input mode. • Exit You can come back to the Messages menu. G1610 User Guide...
  • Page 33 Also, the phone supports three modes: Predictive (T9Abc, T9ABC, T9abc), Multitap (ABC, abc), Numeric (123). If you want to change a mode, press Messages [Menu 1] (For G) T9abc (For l) T9abc T9abc Girl down and key in the key. (For i) T9abc G1610 User Guide...
  • Page 34 T9 languages • You can select T9 Languages by selecting Menu. In T9 mode, you can also select T9 Off menu. G1610 User Guide key and select insert symbols. : Press and write the next word. and Next word).

  • Page 35: Inbox [Menu 1-3]

    For notification setting, see [Menu 1-8-2] for detail. To read a message, select one of the messages by pressing Reply You can reply to the sender. Forward You can forward the selected message to another party. Messages [Menu 1] G1610 User Guide...

  • Page 36: Outbox [Menu 1-4]

    Outbox [Menu 1-4] 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. G1610 User Guide...
  • Page 37 Subject (only for Multimedia message), Message date & time, Message type, Message size. Note • In case of unsent message, you can edit, send, and delete it. You can also view the information of each message. Messages [Menu 1] G1610 User Guide...

  • Page 38: Voice Mail [Menu 1-5]

    2. You can check the following submenus. • Home You can listen to voice mails by selecting Home. • Roaming Even when you are in abroad, you can listen to voice mails if roaming service is supported. G1610 User Guide...

  • Page 39: Info Service [Menu 1-6]

    Receive [Menu 1-6-2] • 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. Messages [Menu 1] [Next]. G1610 User Guide...
  • Page 40 [Options], you can edit and delete info message category which you added. • Active list You can select Info service message numbers in the active list. If you activate an info service number, you can receive messages sent from the number. G1610 User Guide...

  • Page 41: Templates [Menu 1-7]

    This network service allows you to set how long your text messages will be stored at the message centre. • Delivery report If you set to Yes, you can check whether your message is sent successfully. Messages [Menu 1] G1610 User Guide...
  • Page 42 • Permitted message types Personal : Personal message. Advertisements : Commercial message. Information : Necessary information. Memory status [Menu 1-8-3] You can check free space and memory usage of each repository, SIM memory. You can go to each repository menu. G1610 User Guide...

  • Page 43: Call Register [Menu 2]

    Delete recent calls [Menu 2-5] You can delete recent calls of Missed calls, Received calls, Dialled calls or All calls. Call charges [Menu 2-6] Within these submenus, you can view the duration and the call cost of your calls. G1610 User Guide...
  • Page 44 The following 4 submenus: Last call, Note • The actual cost invoiced for calls by your service provider may vary, depending upon network features, rounding-off for billing, tax, and etc. G1610 User Guide [Select]. Dialled calls and Reset all. to enter Call [Select].
  • Page 45 • Auto display This network service allows you to see automatically the cost of your last calls. If set to On, you can see the last cost when the call is released. Call register [Menu 2] G1610 User Guide...

  • Page 46: Gprs Information [Menu 2-7]

    Call duration [Menu 2-7-1] You can check the duration of Last call and All calls. You can also reset the call timers. Data volumes [Menu 2-7-2] You can check the Sent, Received or All data volumes and Reset all. G1610 User Guide...

  • Page 47: Profiles [Menu 3]

    General [Menu 3-3] You can adjust the profile as General. Loud [Menu 3-4] You can adjust the profile as Loud if you are in a noisy environment. Headset [Menu 3-5] You can adjust the profile as Headset. G1610 User Guide...
  • Page 48 Allows to alert when receiving a message for adjusting environment. Message tone Allows to select the alert tone for message reception. Keypad volume Allows to set the keypad volume for adjusting environment. Keypad tone Allows to select the keypad tone for adjusting environment. G1610 User Guide...

  • Page 49: Auto Answer

    • Off : The phone will not answer automatically. • After 5 secs : After 5 seconds, the phone will answer automatically. • After 10 secs : After 10 seconds, the phone will answer automatically. Profiles [Menu 3] G1610 User Guide...

  • Page 50: Organiser [Menu 4]

    Input the subject, the schedule time, the repeat, the alarm by pressing allowed keys. • Memo 1. Select Add new by pressing 2. Press Memo. 3. Input the memo and then press G1610 User Guide Description Weekly Daily [Select]. [OK].

  • Page 51: Phone Book [Menu 4-2]

    Select ‘List’ to view phonebook. [Select], you can see the [Options] to delete, edit the note you [Names] in standby mode. [Menu] in standby mode and [Names]. [Select]. Organiser [Menu 4] to browse G1610 User Guide...
  • Page 52 Phone, you need to select which number you want as Main number. a. Press [OK] to input a name. b. Press [OK], then you can input a number. G1610 User Guide [Options]. The following menu will be [Names] in standby [Select].
  • Page 53 You can remove the member from the Group member list. But the name and the number still remain in phonebook. • Rename You can change a group name. Organiser [Menu 4] [Names]. [Select], and every [Select]. . The G1610 User Guide...
  • Page 54 - If you select Variable, the phone will ask how to search. - If you select Name or Number, the phone will search an entry by Name or Number. G1610 User Guide with a Name list entry. [Names] in standby [Select].
  • Page 55 [Names] in standby mode and select Delete all, press [Select]. 2. Then select a memory to erase. 3. Enter security code and Press Organiser [Menu 4] [Names] in standby [Select] to enter this menu. [OK] or [Back]. G1610 User Guide...
  • Page 56 You can check your own number in SIM card. • Business card You can make your business card. Key in Name, Phone number, Fax number and Email. G1610 User Guide [Names] in standby to select a service. Press [Names] in standby [Select].

  • Page 57: Fun & Tools [Menu 5]

    You can write Short message/Multimedia message(available depending on type of Media) with attachment pictures or sounds. • Set as Wallpaper/Set as ring tone You can set downloaded sounds or pictures as wallpaper or Ring tone. [Menu 5] G1610 User Guide...

  • Page 58: Calculator [Menu 5-3]

    2. Select the standard value by using 3. Select the unit you want to convert by pressing 4. You can check the converted value for the unit you want. Also, you can input a decimal number by pressing G1610 User Guide [Back]. [Unit] key.

  • Page 59: World Time [Menu 5-5]

    PC Sync is a program for data exchange between PC and the phone by data cable. For more information, you can use the guide of PC Sync Help file in CD. Fun & Tools [Menu 5] [Save]. [OK]. G1610 User Guide...

  • Page 60: Bluetooth [Menu 6]

    - Delete all: Allows to delete all bluetooth devices. Settings [Menu 6-3] You can register new device which is compatible with bluetooth. If you already have added the device, you can search it after entering a password. G1610 User Guide...
  • Page 61 My phone's visibility [Menu 6-3-2] You can set the function that your phone is shown on the other bluetooth devices. My phone's name [Menu 6-3-3] You can set the name of bluetooth device. The default name is G1610. G1610 User Guide...

  • Page 62: Internet [Menu 7]

    : You can connect to a specific site using the information in the received push message. • Delete : Delete the selected push message. Receive [Menu 7-3-2] You can set the option whether you will receive the message or not. G1610 User Guide [Back] to...

  • Page 63: Profiles [Menu 7-4]

    NOT the WAP gateway). Password : The password required by your dial-up server (and NOT the WAP gateway) to identify you. Call type : Select the type of data call: Analogue or Digital (ISDN). Internet [Menu 7] to access available G1610 User Guide...
  • Page 64 Continuous A confirmed delivery mechanism but generates more network traffic. Temporary A non-confirmed (connectionless) service. - Secure settings According to the used gateway port, you can choose this option as On or Off. G1610 User Guide...

  • Page 65: Goto Url [Menu 7-5]

    You can remove the contents of Cache memory or change the Cache mode. Clear cache [Menu 7-6-1] The contents of Cache memory will be removed. Check cache [Menu 7-6-2] You can set the option whether you will check the cache memory or not. Internet [Menu 7] G1610 User Guide...

  • Page 66: Security Certification [Menu 7-7]

    Internet [Menu 7] Security certification [Menu 7-7] A list of the available certificates is shown. Reset profiles [Menu 7-8] You can reset profiles to return to original settings. Browser version [Menu 7-9] The WAP Browser version is displayed. G1610 User Guide...

  • Page 67: On Browsing Menu

    Set as email server You can set the address of current site as E-mail server. Clear cache The contents of cache memory will be removed. Save Images You can save the image which is provided by the WAP. G1610 User Guide...

  • Page 68: Java [Menu 8]

    You can also view the list of MIDlets stored on the Applications screen. Memory status [Menu 8-3] Shows the size of memory available for game and application installations. You can also see the whole memory status of Handset. JAVA™ is a trademark of Sun Microsystems, Inc. G1610 User Guide...

  • Page 69: Settings [Menu 9]

    You can set the Date format such as DD/MM/YYYY, MM/DD/YYYY, YYYY/MM/DD. (D: Day / M: Month / Y: Year) Set time [Menu 9-2-3] You can enter the current time. Time format [Menu 9-2-4] Your can set the time format between 24-hour and 12-hour. G1610 User Guide...

  • Page 70: Phone Settings [Menu 9-3]

    If you select On, you can edit the text which is displayed in standby mode. • Backlight You can set the light-up duration of the Internal display. • LCD contrast You can set the brightness of LCD by pressing G1610 User Guide...

  • Page 71: Call Settings [Menu 9-4]

    Diverts voice calls when the phone is busy. • If no reply Diverts voice calls which you do not answer. • If out of reach Diverts voice calls when the phone is switched off or out of coverage. Settings [Menu 9] [Select] in G1610 User Guide...
  • Page 72 All fax calls menus. To other number Inputs the number for diverting. To favourite number You can check recent 5 diverted numbers. - Cancel Deactivate the corresponding service. - View status View the status of the corresponding service. G1610 User Guide...
  • Page 73 • Activate If you select Activate, you can accept a waiting (receiving) call. • Cancel If you select Cancel, you cannot recognize the waiting (receiving) call. • View status Shows the status of Call waiting. Settings [Menu 9] G1610 User Guide...
  • Page 74 : Activate the default group agreed on with the network operator. : Setting the selected CUG Index. Edit : Editing the CUG name and CUG Index. Delete : Deleting the selected CUG. Delete all : Deleting All CUG. G1610 User Guide...

  • Page 75: Security Settings [Menu 9-5]

    “Automatic”, your phone will request security code only when you change your SIM card. Automatic key lock [Menu 9-5-3] When you enable Automatic key lock, keypad will be locked automatically on an idle screen after 30 seconds without any key requesting. Settings [Menu 9] G1610 User Guide...
  • Page 76 The barring service for all international outgoing calls except home network. • All incoming The barring service for all incoming calls • Incoming when abroad The barring service for all incoming calls when roaming • Cancel all You can cancel all barring services. G1610 User Guide [unlock] key and...
  • Page 77 You can change the access codes: PIN code, PIN2 code, Security code. 1. If you want to change the Security code/PIN/PIN2 code input your original code, and then press 2. Input new Security code/PIN/PIN2 code and verify them. Settings [Menu 9] [OK]. G1610 User Guide...

  • Page 78: Network Settings [Menu 9-6]

    This list is set from the phone’s predefined list of known networks. Reset settings [Menu 9-7] You can initialize all factory defaults. You need Security code to activate this function. G1610 User Guide...

  • Page 79: 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 80: Bluetooth Headset

    Home appliance, Handheld PC/PDA, LAN PSTN, Mobile Phone to connect to wireless network, such as internet service. 2. What is in the package? AVHB04 Bluetooth headset package comes equipped with headset and charging adaptor. In this package you will find: G1610 User Guide...
  • Page 81 To remind you that you will soon need to recharge the battery, the headset indicator light flashes red rapidly if the headset is on. Bluetooth Headset G1610 User Guide...
  • Page 82 2. Place the earloop behind your ears 3. Remind you that the headset is positioned as indicated in the following picture. For using the earloop for left-ear & right-eat use, please see the picture as provided. G1610 User Guide...
  • Page 83 Bluetooth Headset d) How to use Necklace holder e) How to use Belt clip G1610 User Guide...
  • Page 84 3. For access range, please make you sure that the headset is within 5m(15 feet) ~ 10m (30 feet) of the phone. 4. Please enter Headset passkey (“0000”) then it starts pairing procedure. 5. For the detail procedures of pairing, please refer to a mobile phone’s manual. G1610 User Guide...
  • Page 85 By pressing Talk button, you can transfer sound / call to the headset if the headset is on, paired with phone. (For transferring call from headset to phone, please refer to the user guide of a mobile phone) Bluetooth Headset G1610 User Guide...
  • Page 86 +/-. For mute function, please press and hold volume up button for 5 seconds until you hear short beep, and for unmuting, please do the same procedure as you have done for muting. G1610 User Guide...

  • Page 87: Trouble Shooting

    And no light is shown when the headset is switched off. Bluetooth Headset LED Indication Status Green Rapid Flashes LED switched off Red Rapid Flashes Red (Charger plugged) Red Rapid Flashes Flashes Green & Red Green LED Flashes Flashes Green G1610 User Guide...
  • Page 88 5. Please make sure that the headset is fully charged before you use the headset at the first time after purchasing. 6. If you are facing other problems, please contact your local distributors in your area. G1610 User Guide...

  • Page 89: Network Service

    Before you can take advantage of any of these Network Services, you must subscribe to them through your service provider and obtain instructions for their use from your service provider. DCS 1800 network. G1610 User Guide...

  • Page 90: Trouble Shooting

    On/Off key pressed too cannot be briefly switched on Battery empty Battery contacts dirty G1610 User Guide Possible Corrective measures Make sure that the SIM card is correctly inserted. Move higher to a window or open space. Check service provider coverage map.
  • Page 91 Check the battery contacts, clean them if necessary. Plug in to a different socket or check voltage. If the charger does not warm up, replace it. Only use original LG accessories. Replace battery. Reconnection to another service provider is automatic. Check settings.

  • Page 92: Technical Data

    Technical Data General Product name : G1610 System : GSM 900 / DCS 1800 Ambient Temperatures Max : +55°C Min : -10°C G1610 User Guide...
  • Page 95 Memo...

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