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LG MG101 User Manual

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USER'S MANUAL
MODEL: MG101
Please read this manual carefully
before operating your mobile phone.
Retain it for future reference.
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  • Page 1 ENGLISH GPRS & MMS Phone USER’S MANUAL MODEL: MG101 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 MG101 cellular phone, designed to operate with the latest digital mobile communication technology. 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 Exposure to radio frequency energy Radio wave exposure and Specific Absorption Rate (SAR) information This mobile phone model MG101 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 this safety of all persons, regardless of age and health.
  • Page 4 • Do not expose the phone to liquid or moisture. • Use the accessories like an earphone cautiously. Do not touch the antenna unnecessarily. • For use only with power supply model TA-25GR2 made by Best Technology Co., Ltd. MG101 User Guide...
  • Page 5 The use of belt-clips, holsters and similar accessories should not contain metallic components in its assembly. The use of accessories that do not satisfy these requirements may not comply with FCC RF exposure requirements, and should be avoided. MG101 User Guide...
  • Page 6 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. MG101 User Guide...
  • Page 7 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

    MG101 User Guide Overview Parts of the Phone ..............12 • Front view ..................... 12 • Rear view ..................... 13 Key Description ............... 14 • Keypad Description ................14 • Letter Keys .................... 16 Display Information Display Information ..............17 •...
  • Page 9 Call register [Menu 2] ............. 49 • Missed calls [Menu 2-1] ................ 49 • Received calls [Menu 2-2] ..............49 • Dialled calls [Menu 2-3] ................ 49 • Delete recent calls [Menu 2-4] .............. 49 • Call charges [Menu 2-5] ................ 49 MG101 User Guide...
  • Page 10 MG101 User Guide • GPRS information [Menu 2-6] ............... 52 Profiles [Menu 3] ..............53 • Vibrate only [Menu 3-1] ................. 53 • Quiet [Menu 3-2] ................... 53 • General [Menu 3-3] ................53 • Loud [Menu 3-4] ..................53 •...
  • Page 11 Java [Menu 9] ................88 • Applications [Menu 9-1] ................ 88 • Download [Menu 9-2] ................88 • Profiles [Menu 9-3] ................89 Accessories ................90 Care and Maintenance ............91 Trouble Shooting ..............93 Technical Data ................. 95 MG101 User Guide...

  • Page 12: Parts Of The Phone

    Front view Earpiece Headset jack Display Screen Favorites key Message key Soft Left Key Soft Right Key Radio hot Key End/Power Key Send Key Clear/Cancel Key Phone book list key Numeric Keys Hash Key Star Key Microphone MG101 User Guide...

  • Page 13: Rear View

    Parts of the Phone Rear view Handstrap Hole SIM Card Socket Battery Terminals Battery cover Cable Connector/ Battery Charging Connector/ Battery Hands-Free Car kit Connector MG101 User Guide...

  • Page 14: Key Description

    ) : A shortcut key to the message inbox. Send Key You can dial a phone number and answer a call. If you press this key without entering a number, your phone shows the most recently dialled, received and missed numbers. MG101 User Guide...
  • Page 15 You can delete the characters, go back to the menu. In addition, you can view voice memo list when you press this key shortly in standby mode. Long press of this key in standby mode starts voice memo recording. MG101 User Guide...

  • Page 16: Letter Keys

    P Q R S 7 ß Í‚ p q r s ß ß 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 MG101 User Guide...

  • Page 17: 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. Car menu in profile. You can divert a call. MG101 User Guide...

  • Page 18: Installation

    • 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. Follow the instructions supplied with the SIM card. MG101 User Guide...

  • Page 19: Installing The Battery

    1. Position the lugs on the bottom of the battery into the retaining holder. 2. Then push to the half of the battery into position. 3. Lay the battery cover in place of the phone and slide it until the latch clicks. MG101 User Guide...

  • Page 20: Charging The Battery

    • Do not force the connector as this may damage the phone and/or the travel adapter. Note • Battery Charging” is displayed on the screen after connecting the travel adapter. Only if the battery is totally empty, Call indicator Light is on without displaying “Battery Charging”. MG101 User Guide...

  • Page 21: Disconnecting The Charger

    • Do not remove your battery or the SIM card while charging. • The moving bars of battery icon will stop after charging is complete. Note If the battery does not charge, • switch the phone off. • ensure the battery is correctly fit. MG101 User Guide...

  • Page 22: Making And Answering Calls

    Making a call using the Phonebook 1. In standby mode, press [Names]. 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. MG101 User Guide...

  • Page 23: In Call Menu

    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 [End] key when the call you want to end is focused. MG101 User Guide...
  • Page 24 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. MG101 User Guide...

  • Page 25: Multiparty Or Conference Calls

    The maximum callers in a multiparty call is five. Once started, you are in control of the multiparty call, and only you can add calls to the multiparty call. MG101 User Guide...
  • Page 26 To join an active call to the held multiparty call, select [Options] then Multiparty / Join all. 2-6 Displaying Callers in a Multiparty Call To scroll though the numbers of the callers who make up a multiparty call on the handset screen, press keys. MG101 User Guide...
  • Page 27 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. MG101 User Guide...

  • Page 28: 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”. MG101 User Guide...

  • Page 29: Menu Tree

    4 Security settings 2 Received calls 5 Network settings 3 Dialled calls 6 GPRS setting 4 Delete recent calls 7 Reset settings 5 Call charges 6 GPRS information 5 Organiser 1 Alarm clock 2 Scheduler 3 Phonebook MG101 User Guide...
  • Page 30 9 Browser version 4 My folder 5 Unit converter 6 World time 7 Voice recorder 9 Java 8 Memory status 1 Applications 2 Download 3 Profiles 10 SIM Service This menu depends on SIM and the network services. MG101 User Guide...

  • Page 31: 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. MG101 User Guide...
  • Page 32 • T9 languages Select a T9 input mode. • Exit If you press Exit while writing a message, you can end the writing message and back to the Message menu. The message you have written is not saved. MG101 User Guide...

  • Page 33: Write Multimedia Message [Menu 1-2]

    2. If you want to write a new message, select Write multimedia message. 3. You can create a new message or choose one of the multimedia message templates already made. 4. Press Insert to add Symbol, Picture, Sound, Text templates, Phonebook or Signature. MG101 User Guide...
  • Page 34 - Swap text and picture You can switch the position of picture and text of the message. • Remove media You can remove pictures or sounds in the slide. This option can be shown only when any media exists. MG101 User Guide...
  • Page 35 • If you select the picture (15K) on writing multimedia message, loading duration will take around 15 seconds at least. Furthermore, you can't activate any key during loading time. After 15 seconds, it is available to write multimedia message. MG101 User Guide...
  • Page 36 (You can also use options.) Also, the phone supports three modes: Predictive (T9Abc, T9ABC, T9abc), Multitap (ABC, abc), Numeric (123). If you want to change a mode, press key. MG101 User Guide...
  • Page 37 3. To insert a punctuation mark, press repeatedly until the desired mark appears. T9 languages • You can select T9 Languages by selecting Menu. In T9 mode, you can also select T9 Off menu. (Default is T9 On) MG101 User Guide...

  • Page 38: Inbox [Menu 1-3]

    For notified multimedia message, you have to wait for downloading and processing of the message. For notification setting, see [Menu 1-9-2] for detail. To read a message, select one of the messages by pressing Reply You can reply to the sender. MG101 User Guide...

  • Page 39: Outbox [Menu 1-4]

    Notification. To receive a message, you need to select [Receive]. 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. MG101 User Guide...
  • Page 40 Message type, Message size. ❇ When you didn’t send the message: View You can view the messaage. Send You can send the message. Delete You can delete the current message. View information You can view information about outbox messages. MG101 User Guide...

  • Page 41: Drafts [Menu 1-5]

    Deletes the selected message from the drafts folder. View information You can view the information of selected message: subject (only for multimedia message), the date and time when saved, message type and size, the priority (only for multimedia message). MG101 User Guide...

  • Page 42: Listen To Voice Mail [Menu 1-6]

    You can add Info service message numbers in the Phone memory with its nickname. • View list You can see Info service message numbers which you added. If you press [Options], you can edit and delete info message category which you added. MG101 User Guide...

  • Page 43: Templates [Menu 1-8]

    • Move to slide You can move to previous or next slide. • Delete slide You can delete current slides. • Set slide format - Set timer You can set timer for slide, text, picture and sound. MG101 User Guide...

  • Page 44: Settings [Menu 1-9]

    • Validity period 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. MG101 User Guide...
  • Page 45 In order to download MMS from the server, you need to set up a CSD or GPRS data connection. If you select multimedia message server, you can set URL for multimedia message server. You can set over 5 profiles to connect service. MG101 User Guide...
  • Page 46 APN : Insert APN (Access Point Name) of GPRS. User ID Password - Connection type The options for connection type are Temporary or Continuous. - Secure settings Depending on the chosen gateway port, you can select this option On or Off. MG101 User Guide...
  • Page 47 (Dependent to network and subscription) • 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. MG101 User Guide...
  • Page 48 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 1-9-5] You can set the option whether you will receive the message or not. MG101 User Guide...

  • Page 49: Call Register [Menu 2]

    Delete recent calls [Menu 2-4] You can delete recent calls of Missed calls, Received calls, Dialled calls or All calls. Call charges [Menu 2-5] Within these submenus, you can view the duration and the call cost of your calls. MG101 User Guide...
  • Page 50 [Select]. The following 4 submenus: Last call, All calls, Remaining and Reset all. Note • The actual cost invoiced for calls by your service provider may vary, depending upon network features, rounding-off for billing, tax, and etc. MG101 User Guide...
  • Page 51 If you select Change, you can change your charge limit. • 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. MG101 User Guide...

  • Page 52: Gprs Information [Menu 2-6]

    Call duration [Menu 2-6-1] You can check the duration of Last call and All calls. You can also reset the call timers. Data volumes [Menu 2-6-2] You can check the Sent, Received or All data volumes and Reset all. MG101 User Guide...

  • Page 53: Profiles [Menu 3]

    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 when you put on a headset. Car [Menu 3-6] You can adjust the profile as Car when you activate Handsfree kit. MG101 User Guide...
  • Page 54 Power on/off sound and all the alert sounds set according to Ring volume. Message alert type 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. MG101 User Guide...
  • Page 55 Call alert type or Message alert menu. In car menu, the following submenus are available; - Call alert type : Ring, Lamp - Message alert type : Ring once, Ring periodically, No alert MG101 User Guide...

  • Page 56: Settings [Menu 4]

    Phone settings [Menu 4-2] You can set functions relating to the phone. Wallpaper [Menu 4-2-1] You can select the background pictures in standby mode. • Default You can select a picture or an animation of wallpaper by pressing MG101 User Guide...
  • Page 57 The state is shown at bottom of the display. Menu colour [Menu 4-2-7] You can select the preferred menu colour among various combination. Network name [Menu 4-2-8] If you select on, you can see the network service provider name which is displayed in standby mode. MG101 User Guide...

  • Page 58: Call Settings [Menu 4-3]

    Diverts voice calls when the phone is switched off or out of coverage. • All data calls Diverts to a number with a PC connection unconditionally. • All fax calls Diverts to a number with a fax connection unconditionally. • Cancel all Cancels all call divert service. MG101 User Guide...
  • Page 59 If you select this menu, you can receive a call by pressing any key except [End] key and key. • Send only If you select this menu, you can receive a call by only pressing [Send] key. MG101 User Guide...
  • Page 60 If you select Cancel, you cannot recognize the waiting (receiving) call. • View status Shows the status of Call waiting. Minute minder [Menu 4-3-5] If you select On, you can check the call duration by deep sound every minute during a call. MG101 User Guide...
  • Page 61 : 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. MG101 User Guide...

  • Page 62: Security Settings [Menu 4-4]

    Automatic, your phone will request security code only when you change your SIM card. Automatic key lock [Menu 4-4-3] When you enable Automatic key lock, keypad will be locked automatically on an idle screen after 30 seconds without any key requesting. MG101 User Guide...
  • Page 63 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. • Change password You can change the password for Call Barring Service. MG101 User Guide...
  • Page 64 You can change the access codes: PIN2 code, Security code. 1. If you want to change the Security code/PIN/PIN2 code input your original code, and then press [OK]. 2. Input new Security code/PIN/PIN2 code and verify them. MG101 User Guide...

  • Page 65: Network Settings [Menu 4-5]

    Preferred [Menu 4-5-3] You can set a list of preferred networks and the phone attempts to register with first, before attempting to register to any other networks. This list is set from the phone’s predefined list of known networks. MG101 User Guide...

  • Page 66: Gprs Setting [Menu 4-6]

    If you select this menu, the GPRS connection is established when you connect a WAP service and closed when you end the WAP connection. Reset settings [Menu 4-7] You can initialize all factory defaults. You need Security code to activate this function. MG101 User Guide...

  • Page 67: Organiser [Menu 5]

    The phone will sound an alarm tone if you set this for the note. To change the day, month, and year. Description Description Yearly Weekly Monthly Daily Note • Your phone should be switched on to use this function. MG101 User Guide...
  • Page 68 You can use the same menu as “View” by pressing [Options]. Delete past [Menu 5-2-4] You can delete the past schedule that has been already notified you. Delete all [Menu 5-2-5] You can delete for the all note(s). MG101 User Guide...

  • Page 69: Phonebook [Menu 5-3]

    • Main number : You can select the one out of mobile, home, office that you often use. The main number will be displayed first, if you set this. • Delete : You can delete an entry. MG101 User Guide...
  • Page 70 [save], then you can input a number. c. Press [Save], then you can set a group for the entry by pressing d. Press [Save], then you can set a character and a picture for the entry by pressing e. Press [Save]. MG101 User Guide...
  • Page 71 You can add group members. Each group member should not exceed 20. • Remove member 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. MG101 User Guide...
  • Page 72 Scroll to highlight Set memory, then press [Select]. - If you select Variable, when adding entry, the phone will ask where to store. - If you select SIM or Phone, the phone will store an entry to SIM or phone. MG101 User Guide...
  • Page 73 • Phone to SIM : You can copy the entry from Phone memory to SIM Card. 3. You can see the following submenus. • Keep original : When copying, Original Dial Number is kept. • Delete original : When copying, Original Dial Number will be erased. MG101 User Guide...
  • Page 74 1. Open the phonebook first by pressing [Names] in standby mode. Select Information by pressing [Select]. 2. Scroll to Memory status, then press [OK]. • Own number (SIM dependent) You can check your own number in SIM card. MG101 User Guide...

  • Page 75: Fm Radio [Menu 6]

    (Short press) Changes the frequency 0.05 MHz at a time. Up/Down Increases/Decreases the volume level navigation keys (6 volume levels including mute). Note • To improve the radio reception, extend the headset cord which functions as the FM antenna. MG101 User Guide...
  • Page 76 After selecting the channel to delete, press the left soft key [Delete]. You’ll be asked to confirm this action. • Activate speaker Select this to listen to the radio through the built-in speaker. To turn off the speaker, select “Deactivate speaker”. MG101 User Guide...

  • Page 77: Channels [Menu 6-2]

    • When you receive a message, you will hear the message receipt tone and the radio keeps playing. Channels [Menu 6-2] Opens up the channel list. After storing radio stations to the preset channels, you can listen to the radio by selecting the desired channel. MG101 User Guide...

  • Page 78: Fun & Tools [Menu 7]

    • The control keys are different depending on a game. However, each one has an introduction to explain the main control keys. The rest ones are as follows. [Common Key Function] : Game menu : Back : Pause or resume a game MG101 User Guide...

  • Page 79: Calculator [Menu 7-3]

    The Submenus for each main one • Edit title You can edit the title for each download contents. • Send message You can write Short message/Multimedia message (available depending on type of Media) with attachment pictures or sounds. MG101 User Guide...

  • Page 80: Unit Converter [Menu 7-5]

    You can view clocks of the world’s major cities. 1. Select the city belonged to the time zone by pressing key. 2. You can set the current time to the city time you select by pressing [Set]. MG101 User Guide...

  • Page 81: Voice Recorder [Menu 7-7]

    PC Sync 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. MG101 User Guide...

  • Page 82: Internet [Menu 8]

    This setting allows you to enter the address (URL) of a site you want to use as homepage. You do not need to type “http://” at the front of each URL as the WAP Browser will automatically add it. MG101 User Guide...
  • Page 83 IP address : Input the IP address of the WAP gateway you access. APN : Input the APN of the GPRS. User ID : The users identify for your APN server. Password : The password required by your APN server. MG101 User Guide...
  • Page 84 - Secure settings According to the used gateway port, you can choose this option as On or Off. • Rename Edit the Profile Name. • Delete Delete the Profile. • Add new You can add a new profile manually. MG101 User Guide...

  • Page 85: Go To Url [Menu 8-4]

    Clear cookies [Menu 8-6-1] Removes all context saved in cookie. Check cookies [Menu 8-6-2] Check whether a cookie is used or not. Security certification [Menu 8-7] A list of the available certificates is shown. MG101 User Guide...

  • Page 86: Reset Profiles [Menu 8-8]

    Internet [Menu 8] Reset profiles [Menu 8-8] You can reset profiles to return to original settings. Browser version [Menu 8-9] The WAP Browser version is displayed. MG101 User Guide...

  • Page 87: On Browsing Menu

    You can save a site as bookmark. • Go to URL You can move to the site you want. In this menu, you can also edit the site address. • Clear cache The contents of cache memory will be removed. MG101 User Guide...

  • Page 88: Java [Menu 9]

    9. Exit : Exits from Applications. Download [Menu 9-2] You can edit and set MIDlet server address. Download MIDlets using WAP Browser and store them in the phone. You can also view the list of MIDlets stored on the Applicatons screen. MG101 User Guide...

  • Page 89: Profiles [Menu 9-3]

    You can set up to 5 profiles and activate the desired one. This is similar to wap profile setting. Refer to wap profiles when you set this. JAVA™‚ is a trademark of Sun Microsystems, Inc. MG101 User Guide...

  • Page 90: Accessories

    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 agent for further enquires.

  • Page 91: 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. MG101 User Guide...
  • Page 92 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 93: Trouble Shooting

    PIN 2. Phone On/Off key pressed too Press On/Off key for at least two cannot be briefly seconds. switched on Battery empty Charge battery. Check charging indicator in the display. Battery contacts dirty Clean contacts. MG101 User Guide...
  • Page 94 Plug in to a different socket or check voltage. Charger defective If the charger does not warm up, replace it. Wrong charger Only use original LG accessories. Battery defective Replace battery. Phone loses Signal too weak Reconnection to another service network provider is automatic.

  • Page 95: Technical Data

    Technical Data General Product name : MG101 System : GSM 900 / DCS 1800 Ambient Temperatures Max : +55°C Min : -10°C MG101 User Guide...

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