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KU970 User Guide This document is the user guide for the LG KU970 3G Video Mobile Phone. All rights for this document are reserved by LG Electronics. Copying, modifying and distributing this document without the consent of LG Electronics are prohibited.
Table of Contents Introduction For Your Safety Guidelines for Safe and Efficient Use Getting Started Installing the USIM card and battery Charging the Battery Turning the handset on/off Access codes Display information General Functions 25 Making and answering calls Entering text Changing the text input mode Using the T9 Mode Using the ABC Mode...
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Templates Text templates Multimedia templates Media Album Messaging settings E-Mail Info. service Service message Contacts Add new Contacts list Groups Speed dials Service dial numbers Own number Settings View contacts from Show image/avatar Copy all Move all Clear contacts Vodafone live! Homepage Enter URL Enter address...
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Table of Contents Organiser & Tools 67 Alarms Calendar Tasks Memo Calculator Converter World time Voice recorder Settings Phone settings Profiles Date & Time Auto key lock Language Security Power save Memory status Handset information Reset settings Display settings Main display Menu style Font Backlight...
Congratulations on your purchase of the advanced and compact KU970 3G video mobile phone, designed to operate with the latest digital mobile communication technology. Introduction This user’s guide contains important information on the use and operation of this phone. Please read all the...
For Your Safety Please read these simple guidelines. Not following these guidelines may be dangerous or illegal. Further detailed information is given in this manual. WARNING! • Mobile Phones must be switched off at all times in aircrafts. • Do not hold the phone in your hand while driving.
Guidelines for Safe and Efficient Use Please read these simple guidelines. Not following these guidelines may be dangerous or illegal. Further detailed information is given in this manual. Certification information (SAR) THIS DEVICE MEETS INTERNATIONAL GUIDELINES FOR EXPOSURE TO RADIO WAVES Your mobile device is a radio transmitter and receiver.
Guidelines for Safe and Efficient Use This device meets RF exposure guidelines when used either in the normal use position against the ear or when positioned at least 1.5 cm away from the body. When a carry case, belt clip or holder is used for body-worn operation, it should not contain metal and should position the product at least 1.5 cm away from your body.
The coating of the phone may be damaged if covered with wrap or vinyl wrapper. Do not use harsh chemicals (such as alcohol, benzene, thinners, etc.) or detergents to clean your phone. There is a risk of this causing a fire. Do not subject this unit to excessive smoke or dust.
Guidelines for Safe and Efficient Use Road safety Check the laws and regulations on the use of mobile phones in the areas when you drive. Do not use a hand-held phone while driving. Give full attention to driving. Use a hands-free kit, if available. Pull off the road and park before making or answering a call if driving conditions so require.
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.
Guidelines for Safe and Efficient Use Do not leave the battery in hot or cold places, this may deteriorate the battery performance. Risk of explosion if battery is replaced by an incorrect type. Dispose of used batteries according to the manufacturer’s instructions.
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Use your wireless phone to call emergency services for yourself or others. Dial 0-0-0 local emergency number in the case of fire, traffic accident or medical emergencies. Remember, it is a free call on your wireless phone! Dial 1-1-2 internationally for emergency services.
KU970 Features Parts of the phone Open view Earpiece Scrolling bar In standby mode: Briefly : List of Profiles Briefly : Contacts list Briefly press: Opens the menu screen : Messaging : Calendar In menu: scroll up & down Briefly press: OK key...
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Left soft key/ Right soft key Performs the function indicated at the bottom of the display. End key Switch on/off (hold down) End or reject a call. Clear key Clears a character with each press. Hold the key down to clear all input. Use this key to go back to a previous screen.
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KU970 Features Left side view Holes for a carrying strap Right side view Headset/Charger/Cable connector Note Please ensure phone is powered on and in idle mode before connecting the USB cable. Side keys In standby mode (open): Key tone volume adjustment In standby mode (closed): Turns the LCD light on.
Getting Started Installing the USIM card and battery 1. Installing the USIM card. Your USIM card contains your phone number, service details and contacts and must be inserted into your handset. If your USIM card is removed then your handset becomes unusable until a valid one is inserted.
To remove the battery. Turn the power off. (If the power is left on, there is a chance you could lose the stored telephone numbers and messages.) Press and hold down the battery release button and lift off the battery cover. Turn the phone up-side down, as shown, then lift up the battery with your fingers and pull-out the battery.
Getting Started 3. The moving bars on the battery icon will stop after charging is complete. 4. Ensure the battery is fully charged before using the phone for the first time. CAUTION! • Do not force the connector as this may damage the phone and/or the travel adapter.
Turning the handset on/off Turning your handset on Ensure that your USIM card is in your handset and the battery is charged. Press and hold until the power comes on. Enter the USIM PIN code that was supplied with your USIM card if the PIN code request is set to On.
Getting Started PUK code (4 to 8 digits) The PUK (PIN Unblocking Key) code is required to unblock a blocked PIN code. The PUK code may be supplied with the USIM card. If not, contact your network operator’s customer service department for the code. If you lose the code, contact your network operator’s customer service department.
Idle screen The idle screen appears when you have installed a proper USIM card and turned the phone on. Screen structure Idle screen consists of the operator's name, indicators, date and time on a background image. You can change the wallpaper in the Display settings menu.
Getting Started Unlock function If you press , a popup screen appears asking you to input the Security code to unlock the phone. The Security code is configured in the Change codes (#. Settings > 1. Phone settings > 5. Security > 3. Change codes).
Making and answering calls Making a voice call 1. Enter the number including the full area code. To delete a digit press To delete all digits press and hold 2. Press to make the call. 3. Press to finish the call, or close the handset.
General Functions Note The video call may take some time to connect. Please be patient. The connection time will also depend on how quickly the other party answers the call. While the video call is connecting, you will see your own image; after the other party has answered, their image will be displayed on the screen.
1. Open the slider to answer an incoming call. Note To reject an incoming call, press the right soft key twice. If you set Answer mode as Press send key (Menu #.5.0.4), you can answer the call by pressing after opening the slider.
General Functions T9 mode This mode lets you enter words with only one keystroke per letter. Each key on the keypad has more than one letter. The T9 mode automatically compares your keystrokes with an internal dictionary to determine the correct word, thus requiring far fewer keystrokes than the traditional ABC mode.
The word changes as letters are typed. Ignore what’s on the screen until the word is typed completely. If the word is still incorrect after typing completely, press once or more to scroll through the other word options. Example Press to type Good.
Overview of Menu Functions You can launch a menu by pressing briefly Move to the desired item and press From the main menu you can also enter a sub-menu by directly pressing the corresponding numeric key as follows. The main menu consists of the following top menus and sub-menus. (Note: The short-cut key numbers displayed below represent the ones in List style menu.) 1.
USIM Tool Kit [Menu 1] Depending on whether you have SAT support services or not (i.e. USIM Application Toolkit) on the USIM card, this menu (Menu 1) may be different. If the USIM card supports SAT services, this menu will be the operator-specific service name stored on the USIM card, for instance “Special”.
Now playing This menu will be activated when there are some tracks currently played. All tracks You can view the entire music files in the phone memory. Playlists You can create your own playlists by choosing tracks from the All tracks menu list. Song recognition Selecting this menu starts dialling a number for song recognition.
Camera [Menu 3] Camera This application enables you to take a still picture. You can take a picture in the size you want, and use it for the address book photo, home screen and other more general purposes. Once taken, the picture can be sent by Message, Postcard, Email or Bluetooth. Displays the current camera settings.
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Description Menu Icon Go to Video recorder, My Files 1600X1200, 1280x960, 640x480, Size 320x240, Home screen, 176x144, Contact Quality Super fine, Fine, Standard. Light Off, Auto, Always on, When taking a picture You can turn the camera light on/off with Multishot One, Three, Six, Nine (Note: Available multishot depends on the...
Camera 2. After finishing all the settings, press the right soft key [Close]. 3. Focus the camera on what you want to take and press the AF(Auto Focus) function. 4. Press to save the picture. It is saved in the Pictures folder of My Files. You can directly send the picture via Message, Postcard, Email or Bluetooth by pressing the right soft key [Send].
Video recorder This application enables you to record a video clip. You can play and watch a saved video file in this menu. Once recorded, a video clip can be sent by Message, Email or Bluetooth. Displays the current video recorder settings.
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Camera Description Menu Icon Go to Camera, My Files Size 320x240, 176x144, 128x96 Quality Super fine, Fine, Standard Light Off , Always on, When recording You can turn the camera light on/off with White You can adjust the tone of the background photo according to the balance weather.
You can make a video call using this menu. 1. Enter the number you want to dial. You can key in the number. You can select the number from Contact using the left soft key [Contacts]. You can find the number from call logs by pressing [Calls].
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Video call Also, sound can be set for the incoming video call. The sound setting is used in the order of Contacts, Group ringtone, and Profile. You can accept the incoming call by pressing the left soft key [Accept]. The incoming call ringing can be silenced by pressing the right soft key [Silent].
You can check the record of missed, received, and dialled calls only if the network supports Caller Line Identification (CLI) within the service area. The number and name (if available) are displayed together with the date and time at which the call was made. You can also view call times.
Messaging [Menu 6] Create new Message You can write and edit a message containing a combination of text, image, video and audio. 1. Enter your message in the Message field. Option menus in Message field Insert: You can perform the following actions: 1.
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Add recipients: You can add recipients from your Contacts or enter the number directly. Send: Select this to send the created message. Save to drafts: Select this to save the message to drafts. Input method: Select the desired dictionary mode. Add to dictionary: You can add a word to the dictionary.
Messaging E-Mail To send/receive an email, you should set up the email account. (Refer to page 52-54 for how to set up an Email account.) 1. Enter the email addresses of the recipients in the To, Cc, Bcc fields. You can search the Contacts by pressing Note •...
Input method: Select the desired dictionary mode. Add to dictionary: You can add a new word to the dictionary. Set mail priority: You can configure the priority of the email you wish to send. Cancel: Exits the email composer. 5. When you have finished writing an email, press the right soft key [Send] to send the email.
Messaging Move: In case of SMS, you can move the message into handset or USIM. Message info.: You can check the message type, date and time and where it is saved. Note You can check the saved Emails in Email [Menu 6.6].
[For sending a failed message] Resend: Resends the selected message. Forward: Forwards the selected message. Edit: You can edit the selected message. Delete: Deletes the current message. Create new message: You can write a new message or an Email. Mark/Unmark: You can select one or more messages for multiple deletion.
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Messaging can retrieve a new email list from the email server of the selected account. 3. In email list, you can use the following functions by using the left soft key [Options]. View: Opens selected email. Reply: Creates a reply to the selected email.
View to address: Shows the email addresses of the recipients and reference (Cc). Message info.: Brief information on the message including size, type, date, time and filenames. Templates Text templates You can add, edit, and delete frequently used useful phrases using the left soft key [Options].
Messaging 1. Text message centre: Input the address of the Text message centre. 2. Delivery report: By enabling this option, you can verify whether your message has been sent successfully. 3. Validity period: This network service allows you to set how long your text messages will be stored at the message centre.
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2. Delivery report: Allows you to determine whether to request a delivery confirmation mail to a recipient, and whether to allow sending a delivery confirmation mail to a sender. Request report: Determines whether to request a delivery confirmation mail for a Multimedia message.
Messaging mode by pressing the right soft key [Edit]. The edit screen also appears when creating a new profile under Options. The meaning of each item is given below. Title: Profile name. MMSC URL: Enter the multimedia message centre URL. MMS Proxy: Enter the WAP gateway address and port number.
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5. Include message in Fwd. & Reply: Determines whether to include the received message when you forward the message or reply to it. 6. Signature: You can configure a text signature to be attached to the end of an email. The configured signature text is automatically or manually attached to the end of the email when it is sent.
Messaging Maximum receive Select the maximum email receive size size using receive size is no more than 1MB. Mailbox type Select the email inbox type either POP3 or IMAP4 using Save to server Determine whether to leave a copy of messages on the incoming server or not using type is set to IMAP4, a copy of...
Info. service Cell broadcast: You can set the reception status. Channels: You can add or modify the channels. Languages: You can select the language you want by pressing . Then, the info service message will be shown in the language that you have selected. Service message You can configure the service message receipt option.
Contacts [Menu 7] Add new You can register a new contact address. You can enter the name, different phone numbers and email addresses of a new contact. You can also assign the contact to groups, include an image or avatar, assign a specific ringtone and even enter a memo for the contact.
Such numbers include emergency, directory enquiries and voice mail numbers. After selecting a service number, press the service. Own number Allows you to display your phone number in the USIM card. You can save own numbers being used in the USIM card. Settings View contacts from Select which contact information shall be...
Vodafone live! [Menu 8] Homepage You can launch the web browser and access the homepage of the web service provided by Vodafone. You can also directly access Vodafone live! by pressing the left soft key in idle mode. Enter URL Enter address You can manually enter a URL address and access the associated web page.
Saved pages The phone can save the page on display as an offline file. Up to 20 pages can be saved. Browser settings You can change the settings for browser display, security, and certificates. Profiles Select the appropriate profile by pressing .
Vodafone live! Show image Allows you to enable or disable the image display during browsing. Note Enabling this function will delay displaying images until the completion of transmission. Disabling this function will prevent the browser from downloading images from the server, thus allowing faster transmission.
Games & Applications You can easily download games and other applications in this menu. It has two folders, Games and Applications, as default (There might be no Applications folder in some countries). Each folder has an embedded link for downloading games or applications. Please note that additional costs may be incurred when using online services.
My Files [Menu ] Pictures The Pictures folder consists of embedded links for downloading pictures through the Internet and Default images. Pictures taken using the camera are stored in the Pictures folder and you can create new folders to manage them. You can also save selected files as animated Gifs and send multiple files to other people.
Sounds The Sounds folder consists of embedded links for downloading ringtones and music as well as folders containing the Voice recordings and Default sounds. Here you can manage, send or set sounds as ringtones. Videos Here you can manage or send downloaded or captured videos clips.
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My Files You can view a video using the video player. Video files are displayed in the list as thumbnails. You can select a desired video by using the . Select a desired video and select Play to view the recorded video. Select the right soft key [Send] to attach the selected video to a message, Email or Bluetooth.
Move to - Previous file: Plays the previous video file. - Next file: Plays the next video file. File info.: You can check information on files being played(File name, Size, Date, Type, Duration, Protection). Games & Applications You can easily download games and other applications in this menu.
My Files Memory info. View file information. Other files Other files except pictures, sounds, videos, games & applications are stored in this folder. Menu .6...
Organiser & Tools [Menu 0] Alarms If you set the alarm, the appears on the indicator bar. The specified alarm sounds at the scheduled time. Press alarm, and the alarm is released. Press the right soft key [Snooze] and choose the snooze interval.
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Organiser & Tools The schedule saved for the date where the cursor is located is represented by an icon. Pressing the shortcut key previous year and pressing next year and pressing Pressing moves to the previous month, moves to the next month. Pressing moves to the weekly calendar, and moves to the monthly calendar.
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Delete schedule 1. Previous entries You can delete all elapsed schedules using this function. 2. All entries You can delete all saved schedule contents using this function. Set up and release holiday You can set up or release user holidays. Press the left soft key [Options] and select Set holiday.
Organiser & Tools Set job status Tasks set as finished are displayed as crossed out below the unfinished tasks in the Tasks list. You can set Finished tasks to Not finished by selecting Option. Memo Using the memo management function, you can view and manage saved memo contents, and add new memo.
Converter Using this menu, you can convert Currency, Surface, Length, Weight, Temperature, Volume and Velocity. 1. Select the menu you want to convert. 2. You can select the unit you want to convert by pressing [List]. 3. Move to the convert unit section and select the unit you want to convert to by pressing [List].
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Organiser & Tools 4. When you finish the recording, press to exit. The recorded file is automatically saved in the Voice recordings folder in My files. 5. When no recording is in progress, pressing starts recording on a new file. When no recording is in progress, press the right soft key [Send] to send a recorded file.
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Phone settings Profiles You can select ringtone or vibration for an incoming call and configure the sound and volume of the ringtone, key tone, and sound effect, according to a profile. The profiles provided include [Normal], [Silent], [Vibrate only], [Outdoor], [Headset], [Customised 1], [Customised 2], and [Customised 3].
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Settings Key tone volume You can set the volume of the chosen key tone, choosing from 7 available levels. Slide tone Select the desired tone the phone will emit when you slide up/down the phone. Confirmation tone You can set the confirmation tone to be played by the phone to confirm actions.
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6. Press the right soft key [Done] to set the time with the specified value. Date 1. Select the Date item from the Date & time list, and then press 2. Select the date format using 3. Enter Day, Month and Year using the number keys.
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Settings Note Press in the PIN code entry window to return to the previous step. 3 incorrect PIN code entries would invalidate the PIN code. And you have to enter the PUK (PIN Unblock Key) code to configure the PIN code again. The maximum number of times you may enter the PUK code is 10.
4. Enter the new PIN code once again, and press If the PIN code is different from that of step 3, the procedure is restarted from step 3. 5. When the PIN code is changed properly, a Changed message is displayed. If you enter an incorrect PIN code in step 2, the procedure is restarted from step 2, and the number of attempts you have left to...
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Settings Memory status User memory This function shows the status of the user memory of the mobile phone. Since this function scans the overall file system for statistics, a few seconds are required. User reserved memory This function shows the status of the User reserved memory.
Display settings This menu allows you to personalise the display options of the screens and of the menus entire graphic interface. Main display You can set the screen theme to be displayed on the main screen. Home screen Wallpaper: You can select an image to be displayed on the main screen.
Settings Java settings Activating a profile 1. Move the cursor to the profile you would like to activate. 2. Press or select Activate from the Options menu. Adding a new profile 1. Select Add new from the Options menu. The following items need to be configured. Service name Enter an account name for the profile.
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Received calls: Shows incoming call time. Dialled calls: Shows outgoing call time. All calls: Shows total call time. Call barring Call barring menus for Voice and Video calls are provided. The menu consists of Voice calls, Video calls and Deactivate all. The Voice calls and Video calls menus have the following submenus.
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Settings Barring password has been entered. The View status menu enables users to view the current network configuration. Selecting View status menu displays the Requesting message with animation and the result of the operation when the network answers. Change password menu enables users to change the current barring password.
Fixed dial numbers FDN ON/OFF: Select whether to activate FDN or not. PIN authentication is required. FDN List: Displays the current FDN list. You can edit, add, or delete fixed dial numbers. PIN2 authentication is required to edit the list. And the configuration information is saved on the USIM.
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Settings Diverts Call divert menus for voice and video calls are provided. The menu consists of Voice calls, Video calls and Deactivate all. Voice calls All voice calls When busy No answer Not reachable 1. When the Deactivate menu is selected Deletes Call Divert Number registered to the network.
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from the network. Selecting Status in the right soft menu gives the same result. If you select the Deactivate menu, the call divert numbers registered in the network are deleted after user confirmation. Selecting the Cancel all menu will display the operation result after showing the Requesting message and animation.
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Settings from the network. Selecting Status in the right soft menu gives the same result. If you select the Deactivate menu, the call divert numbers registered in the network are deleted after user confirmation. Selecting the Cancel all menu will display the operation result after showing the Requesting message and animation.
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3. When Recent divert number list is selected It operates the same as All voice calls menu. 4. When Options menu is selected Activates and operates If out of reach menu. It operates the same as All voice calls menu. Call waiting Activate: Activates waiting service.
Settings Common settings Call reject You can set whether to reject incoming calls. 1. Select On in Reject menu to activate call reject. The Reject list menu appears. 2. Set the desired call reject option in the Reject list menu. All calls: Rejects all calls.
BT answer mode Hands-free: You can answer a call using the Bluetooth headset, when the Bluetooth is connected. Handset: If you press on the handset to answer a call, you can talk on the handset. If you press the Bluetooth headset key to answer a call, you can talk using the Bluetooth headset.
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Settings 1. Getting started • Menu > #. Settings > 7. Connectivity > 1. Bluetooth > 1. Paired devices To use the Bluetooth function, you must first set Bluetooth to On. 2. Configuring Bluetooth settings • Menu > #. Settings > 7. Connectivity > 1.
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Assign short name: Using this menu, you can rename a paired phone as required. Connecting/Disconnecting the device 1. If you want to open the connection to the selected device, select the Connect. 2. If you want to close the connection to the selected device, select the Disconnect.
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Settings Menu > . My Files > 1. Pictures / 2. Sounds / 3. Videos/ 5. Bluetooth data / 6. Other files > Select data to transmit > Send > 3. Bluetooth 2. Transmitting data 1) Last device found is displayed. If the desired device does not exist in the list, select [More devices].
the procedures described in the Pairing Devices section. 3. To use the handsfree kit, select the handsfree kit from the registered devices, press the Option key and then select 3.Connect. 4. To check that the selected handsfree kit has been connected successfully, press the Option key.
Settings Network mode You can set a type of network to search for when networks are searched in the network selection. Automatic: Searches all the networks connectable. UMTS: Searches only networks supporting GSM 900/1800: Searches only networks supporting GSM 900/1800 band. GSM 1900: Searches only networks supporting GSM 1900 band.
Connection title Access Point profile name. Bearer Choose the bearer from the list. (Default is UMTS.) Authentication Choose the authentication from the list. (Default is No auth) User name Information provided by service provider. Password Information provided by service provider. APN name to access network.
Settings Show Image Allows you to enable or disable image display during browsing. Cache Enabling Cache allows you to store accessed pages to your phone. Once a page has been stored in cache it will greatly enhance the page loading speed on subsequent browsing of the same page.
After connecting the headset and the controller, plug the end of controller into the headset jack on the right side of the phone. Note Always use genuine LG accessories. Failure to do so may invalidate your warranty. Accessories may vary in different regions:...
Technical data General Product name: KU970 System: GSM900/DCS1800/PCS 1900, WCDMA 2100 Net weight: 67.5g(Without battery) Ambient Temperatures Max: +55°C (Normal) / 45°C (Charging) Min: -10°C...
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Access codes Access points Add memo Add new Alarms Answer mode Backlight Barring password Battery Battery information and care Bluetooth Bluetooth data Browser settings Calculator Calendar Call barring Camera Charging the battery Converter Data cable Dialled calls Display information Display settings Diverts 17 , 97 E-Mail...
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Index Inbox JavaScript Java settings Key tone Language Memo Memory status Message alert Message tone Missed calls Network Network selection 60, 96 61, 80 Own number PIN code PIN code request PIN2 code Playlists Profiles PUK code PUK2 code 20, 77 59, 73...
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Received calls Screen structure Security 59, 75, 95 Security code Signal Strength Speed dials Stereo headset Tasks Templates USIM memory USIM Tool Kit Videos Voice calls Voice mail Voice recorder Volume 22, 77 World time...