LG Electronics C2500 manual

ENGLISH P/N : MMBB0193602 (1.1) LG Electronics Inc. C 2 5 0 0 USER’S MANUAL C2500 USER’S MANUAL LG Electronics Inc. http://www.lge.com C2500 USER’S MANUAL Please read this manual carefully before operating your mobile phone. Retain it for future reference.[...]

ENGLISH Please read this manual carefully before operating your mobile phone. Retain it for future reference. C2500 USER’S MANUAL[...]

2 C2500 Welcome Thank you for purchasing a LG Handset Mobile Phone. We built our Handset to give user what we believe user really want from a wireless phone, clear sound, and fashion outlook. Our advanced technology is designed to grow with users communications needs so that one day you will be able to rely entirely on users Handset to stay connect[...]

Safety Information ...................................................................... 5 Safety Warnings ......................................................................... 7 Guidelines for safe and efficient use .................................... 8 Quick Start Guide ..................................................................... 1[...]

• Units converter [Menu 3-4] .................................................. 32 • World time [Menu 3-5] .......................................................... 32 • BMI (Body Mass Index) [Menu 3-6] ................................. 32 • Pink schedule [Menu 3-7] .................................................... 32 Organizer [Menu 4][...]

Please read and understand the details which are both safe to you and your environment. Failure to observe these instructions may lead to suspension of cellular phone services to the user or some legal action. Important information for parents: Please read the operating instructions and safety precautions carefully before use. Explain the content a[...]

Operating Environment Mobile radio transmitting equipment, including cellular phones, may be subject to interference and may cause danger. Switch off your phone whenever it is forbidden to use it. Use Sensibly Do not hold the phone to your ear when it ring or when you have switched on the hand free function. Otherwise you risk serious permanent dam[...]

Accessories Use only accessories and charging devices approved by the phone manufacturer. Otherwise you risk serious damage to health and property. The battery could explode, for instance. Power Voltage The mains voltage specified on the power supply unit (Volt) must not be exceeded. Otherwise the charging device may be destroyed. Waste Disposal Di[...]

Exposure to radio frequency energy Radio wave exposure and Specific Absorption Rate (SAR) information This mobile phone model C2500 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, [...]

• 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. • If you put your phone in a pocket or bag without covering the receptacle of the phone (power plug pin), metallic articles (such as a coin, paperclip or pen) may[...]

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. • RF energy may affect so[...]

• Keep the metal contacts of the battery pack clean. • Replace the battery when it no longer provides acceptable performance. The battery pack may be recharged hundreds of times until it needs replacing. • Recharge the battery if it has not been used for a long time to maximize usability. • Do not expose the battery charger to direct sunlig[...]

PIN Code • The PIN (Personal Identification Number) protects your phone and SIM card against unauthorized use. • With your SIM card inserted, your PIN code will be required every time you switch on your phone. • If a wrong PIN code is entered three consecutive times, the phone becomes locked or disabled. You need to ask network service provid[...]

Lock/Unlock Keypad In the Idle mode: • Long press # to lock keypad. • Press > then # to unlock keypad. Camera The phone provides a built-in camera. The camera can use for taking pictures. User can use these pictures as wallpaper or Screen saver in Idle mode. For detail, see “ Multimedia/Camera ” on page 47. Listening Music and FM Radio U[...]

Front / Back view of Phone 14 C2500 Understanding Y our Phone Hand-free kit connection E Power on / charging indicator B D USB connector Earpiece F Display Screen C B A D Microphone Antenna area Speaker Camera Battery Cover Release Knob[...]

Key Function List A. Power/End key E Switch phone on and off. Also, ends a call or Exit from any function and back to Idle mode. B. Selection Key <> The function of the keys depends on the text shown on the display above the keys. For example, Menu and Contacts in Idle mode. C. Navigation Key Use for quick access to phone functions in Idle mo[...]

Idle Screen When the phone is on and you have not keyed in any characters, the phone is in Idle mode. 1. Top of the screen shows essential indicators. 2. Next line displays the operator name. 3. In the screen right and left side shows time/date information. 4. To enter Menu press left selection key. 5. To enter Contacts press right select key. Main[...]

Essential indicators Indicates signal strength and alternate line service. Shows handset current battery charge strength. Indicates the phone keypad is locked. Indicates the profiles alert type is Ring Indicates the profiles alert type is vibration. Indicates the profiles alert type is vibration and ring. Indicates the profiles alert type is vibrat[...]

SIM Card and Battery Information Insert SIM card • The SIM is inserted into the back of the phone underneath the battery. • Press the knob and slide the battery cover off. Remove the battery. • Place the card inside the SIM card holder such that the golden connectors are facing downwards. Push SIM card in to the socket. Remove SIM card • Wi[...]

C2500 19 Charge battery • Connect the USB cable to the power jack on the bottom of your phone. • Connect the charger to an AC wall socket. The charging icon is displayed briefly if the phone is switched on. If the battery is completely empty, it may take a few minutes before the charging indicator appears on the display or any calls can be made[...]

20 C2500 Getting Started • Alert type: to define how the phone notifies you when receiving an incoming call. The options are: Ring, Vibrate, Ring & Vib., Ring after Vib., Silent and Beep once. – When alert type is set to Vibrate or Silent, no ringing tone will be heard and , is displayed when the phone is in the Idle mode. • Answer mode: [...]

C2500 21 • Loudspeaker Loudspeaker mode let handset act as loudspeaker during a call. Do not hold the handset to your ear if loudspeaker mode on. To activate /deactivate the loudspeaker during a call, press > H-free/H-held, the single will show on the screen. The loudspeaker is automatically deactivated when you end the call or call attempt or[...]

22 C2500 Getting Started • Call waiting – Press Options key. The first call is put on hold. – To switch between two calls, press Option and choose Swap . – To end the active call press E . (Or to end both calls at the same time. Press Option , move to End all calls. and press OK .)[...]

C2500 23 Using the Menu T9 Abc (T9 English input mode) T9 abc (T9 English input mode) T9 ABC (T9 English input mode) Numeric Multitap Abc (Traditional input mode) Multitap abc (Traditional input mode) Multitap ABC (Traditional input mode) Navigating Functions By scrolling • To access the menu press Menu . • Scroll with U , D , L , R through the[...]

24 C2500 Using the Menu • You can change the character case by pressing # and you can change between the letter and number mode by pressing # . Using traditional text input • Press a number 1 key 9 to , repeatedly until the desired character appears. The characters available depend on the language selected in the Settings menu, Language. • To[...]

C2500 25 Listing of Functions Profiles [Menu 1] 1. General 2. Vibrate only 3. Silent 4. Outdoor 5. Headset Call register [Menu 2] 1. Missed calls 2. Dialed calls 3. Received calls 4. Delete call log 5. Call time 6. Call cost 7. Text message counter 8. GPRS counter Tools [Menu 3] 1. Alarm 2. Favorites 3. Calculator 4. Units converter 5. World time 6[...]

26 C2500 Listing of Functions Messages [Menu 5] 1. Text message 2. Multimedia message 3. Chat 4. Voice mail 5. Broadcast Multimedia [Menu 6] 1. Camera 2. MP3 player 3. FM radio 4. Photo gallery 5. Voice recorder My stuff [Menu 7] 1. Java 2. Games 3. File manager Browser [Menu 8] 1. SIM service 2. WAP 3. Data account Restore settings [Menu 9] 1. Dat[...]

C2500 27 Profiles [Menu 1] Within the Profiles menu, you can adjust and personalise the phone tone for different events and environments. In the Idle mode, press Menu and select Profiles and press OK to access the list of profiles. Within Profile submenu, there are following profiles. • General • Vibrate only • Silent • Outdoor • Headset [...]

28 C2500 Profiles [Menu 1] • Alert type To choose the phone how to notify you for incoming calls and receiving a message. The options are: Ring, Vibrate, Ring & Vib., Ring after Vib., Silent and Beep once • Answer mode To set the phone answer an incoming voice call by press Send key or Any key. Only when user chooses Headset mode, the answe[...]

Missed calls [Menu 2-1] Within the submenu you can view the phone numbers from which somebody has most recently tried to call you. In the list of missed call press OK to display call information. In the Call info. press Option , you can • Delete • Dial • Edit • Send text message • Send multimedia message Dialed calls [Menu 2-2] Within the[...]

Call time [Menu 2-5] This function records the length of time or duration of all incoming and outgoing calls in hours, minutes and seconds. • Last call: Display last one outgoing call in hours, minutes and seconds. • Dialed calls: Display the time for all outgoing calls in hours, minutes and seconds. • Received calls: Display the time for all[...]

Alarm [Menu 3-1] The alarm clock uses the time format set for the clock. Press Menu , select Tools and Alarm , press OK to enter submenu of Alarm. To set the alarm, press Edit and set on the alarm, key in the alarm time. You can repeat the alarm, Mon-Fri, Mon-Sat, Everyday, and Once. Press Stop to stop the alarm. If you let the phone continue to al[...]

Units converter [Menu 3-4] In the Units converter submenu, choose converter Length, Weight or Currency . Within Weight converter , you can converter Kg units expressed in Pound units and Kg units expressed in Ounce units. Enter the amount to be converted and press OK . Within Length converter, you can select • Km units expressed in Mile units •[...]

• To get detail information, select one of highlight date and press OK to display pregnant probability. ! Note This Schedule may not fit to your physical condition. Therefore, use the Pink schedule just for reference. C2500 33[...]

Contacts [Menu 4-1] Search [Menu 4-1-1] You can search contacts by name characters or number. Number search and Name entry , allow you key in the first characters of the name or number for which you are searching in the editor screen, press Search the match recorder will be shown. To input or edit a searched item, press Option key to enter into the[...]

• Edit Displays the entry allowing you to make changes as required. • Delete Delete an individual entry from the contacts. • Copy Copy an individual entry to SIM memory or Phone memory. The record is both saved in SIM and Phone ’ s memory. • Move Move an individual entry from SIM to Phone or Phone to SIM. The record only display in one pl[...]

Caller groups [Menu 4-1-6] You can set the phone to sound a specific ringing tone and flash a selected graphic on the display when you receive a call from a particular name and phone number. To do this, first include a name and number in a caller group. Then define a ringing tone and Picture/Animation for this group. If you want to activate this fu[...]

• Preferred storage You can choose where you want to save the name and phone number. Select SIM or Phone and press OK . • Fields The phone allows you to personalise the contacts looking. In the Setting submenu, selected Fields and choose the item you want to display or not. – Home number – Company name – Email address – Office number ?[...]

To do list [Menu 4-3] • In this function, you can Add appointment, View, Edit task, Reminder tone, Delete task and Delete all the list of tasks. You can also select and view a single task. More detail information about writing text see also “ Writing Text ” on page 23. • The task view allows you to view the details of the select task. You c[...]

Within the Messages menu you can receive, display, edit, send and/or save text message up to 2295 English characters. Setting the Phone for Text message Before you can send a text message, it is necessary to ensure the Message center number is already set in Service center. (Your service provider sill supply the message center number.) The Message [...]

Inbox [Menu 5-1-2] To check an unread message later: • From Text message menu selects Inbox press OK . • Move to desired message and press OK to read it. The message is stored in the Inbox folder after you have read it. • or icon indicate whether a message is read or unread in front of the message in the list. • or icon indicate whether a m[...]

• Service center [M enu 5-1-6] – If more than one message service center is supported by your SIM card, select the one you want to use. The number of service center depends on your SIM card. – Within the Service center submenu of the Text message Setting you can change the settings of a particular message Service center include: - SC name: Wi[...]

Multimedia message [Menu 5-2] ! Note This function can be used only if it is supported by your network service provider. Only phones that offer compatible multimedia message features can receive and display multimedia messages. A multimedia message can contain text, sound and picture. Each contain including media object, sound and picture, the maxi[...]

• How to use Templates menu in write message – If you have the contents downloaded from network, press left soft key in edit mode, and then select Templates in option. – If you don't have any contents, press left soft key in edit mode and then select Templates. • To send the message, press right soft key. • You can choose Save and se[...]

Templates [Menu 5-2-5] • In this function, the phone allows you to View, Properties and Write message when use the templates. • From the templates list, press Option key to select template message. Settings [Menu 5-2-6] • The following message settings under the Multimedia message Setting menu. It includes Send, Retrieval, Filters, Edit profi[...]

• Filters: – Anonymous The option of anonymous have: Allow and Reject – Max Size Set multimedia messages size by user, the maximum value is 100 – Ads. (Advertisement) The option of advertisement setting have: Allow and Reject • Edit profile: You may use network or service provider to receive and send multimedia message. To edit Profile de[...]

• Within Voice mail submenu, choose phone line 1 or 2. – The option are: - Edit: general number editor. - Erase: erase the voice mail number. - Connect to voice: user can dial the voice mail server number to listen voice mails. – Choose the option and press OK to save it. – In the Idle mode, holding and pressing 1 can connect to voice mail.[...]

Camera [Menu 6-1] ! Note Please obey all local laws governing the taking of picture. User can take photo with the built-in camera. The camera lens is on the back of the handset and the display of the handset works as viewfinder. The camera produces pictures in JPG format. Please pay attention, if handset is not enough memory to take a new photo, yo[...]

Taking a Photo • In Multimedia menu , select Camera . • The live image appears on the display, and you can use the display as a view finder. • To take a photo press side key to capture. When taking a photo a shutter sound is heard. The phone saves the photo in the Photo gallery of the Multimedia menu. To setup Camera option Press Option to en[...]

! Note Because of the small dimension of the speaker, in some cases the audio could be distorted, especially at maximum volume and when there are lots of bass sounds. Therefore, we recommend you to use the stereo headset in order to appreciate the high quality of your music. The MP3 player supports: [Menu 6-2-1] • MPEG-1 Layer III : Sampling freq[...]

Playing the file [Menu 6-2-3] • User can listen to music on the loudspeaker or with headphone. The handset default setting for MP3 playing is loudspeaker; user also can plug in headphone to listen MP3. • Use the functions of the four ways Navigation key as describe in the bellow table: • In the MP3 player menu, press Option allows access to t[...]

* If the radio channel supports stereo effect, the stereo indicate will show on screen. If the radio channel not supports stereo effect and the stereo indicate will hide from screen. To turn on the radio • Press Menu and select Multimedia and FM radio. • Press down key D to turn on/off radio. ! Note Before you turn on the FM radio, please make [...]

• Settings: FM radio setting options: ! Note You can normally make a call or answer an incoming call while listening to the radio. The volume of the radio is muted. When you end the call, the radio volume will automatically be turned up again. Also, when an application using GPRS or HSCSD connection is sending or receiving data, it may interfere [...]

Copy files into the handset • After connecting the handset to a PC successfully, there will be a new disk “ Removable Disk ” in My computer. • Enter the directory stored your music, image or other files and select them thru your mouse. After selection, you ’ re your mouse on the selected files and click right button of your mouse to selec[...]

Install USB Software for Window 98 ! Note Please use USB according to the standard steps as below; otherwise the data may lose or cause damage. • Step 1 Open Control Panels Press Start ➝ Setting ➝ Control panels • Step 2 Open System From Control panels ➝ System 54 C2500 Multimedia [Menu 6][...]

Connect it to a PC with USB cable, choice “ Mass Storage ” handsets will automatic turn off. • Step 3 Open Device Manager • Step 4 Double Click the Unknown USB Device • Step 5 Click the Reinstall Driver button C2500 55 T ype A T ype B USB Cable USB port (Type A) on PC USB port (Type B) on the player USB Config : COM Port Mass Storage OK B[...]

• Step 6 Press Next button • Step 7 Press Next button • Step 8 Assign the location where the device driver locate. [The driver location is depending on user.] • Step 9 Press Next button 56 C2500 Multimedia [Menu 6][...]

• Step 10 Windows will search and install the USB driver and Install complete • Step 11 You can see the device in the Device Manager In the Device Manager , you can see USB Mass Storage Device show up. ! Note You can download USB driver for Window 98 from LG WOW site. C2500 57[...]

Java [Menu 7-1] You can enjoy various Java game in this menu. You can also change the DNS setting required for accessing Java services. If necessary, please view the memory status for Java games before download it. When you access the Java menu, the list of default game appears. Once you have installed Java games, the games are added to the list. ![...]

File manager [Menu 7-3] In the File manager menu, you can manage images, photos, recordings, tones that you have. In the My stuff submenu press OK to enter File manager . In the files manager screen, a list of folders is shown. Scroll to the desired folder and press Option select options, you can Open, Create folder and Format . One of the options [...]

Your phone supports both SIM service and WAP (Wireless Application Protocol) services. These services allow you to browse all kinds of information such as news, weather reports, flight schedules, dictionaries, etc. Even more, you can connect to the Internet and go to your favorite WAP enabled web sites. The following sections explain how to setup a[...]

Recent pages [Menu 8-2-3] You can view the recent pages that you have read. Press Goto to connect to the selected page. Go to URL [Menu 8-2-4] Key in the URL address and press OK to connect to the address. Service inbox [Menu 8-2-5] The received WAP push message will be stored in the Service Inbox. This means that a service provider sends WAP conte[...]

• Service message settings Turn On or Off to decide whether you want to receive the service message or not. The message is saved in the Service Inbox. • Clear cache The information or data you have accessed are stored in the cache of the phone. A cache is a file buffer which is used to store data temporarily. Within Settings submenu, select Cle[...]

C2500 63 Settings [Menu 9] Date & Time [Menu 9-1] Date [Menu 9-1-1] This function allows you to set the date. After key in press OK . Set date format [Menu 9-1-2] This function allows you to select the date format. Use navigation key to change the format and press OK. Time [Menu 9-1-3] This function allows you to set the time. The format is <[...]

– With Select menu, select Default ; you can chose an image or animation as screen saver from the select list. – To set personal wallpaper, select My folder and press OK to open the folder in the File manager. – Select the corresponding folder – Use Navigation key to select the image and press OK to select. Screen saver [Menu 9-2-2] • The[...]

C2500 65 LCD contrast [Menu 9-2-6] • You can change the display contrast level on the phone display. • Press Menu , and select Settings, Display setup and LCD contrast, Use Navigation key right and left to increase or decrease the contrast level and press OK to save it. Language [Menu 9-3] This allows you to switch between different languages a[...]

• Cancel all In the submenu, select Cancel all . Press OK to cancel all diverts • In the submenu, select Activate and press OK to switch on function. As same way, select Deactivate to switch off the function. • You can check Function status while while you select Query status . Call barring [Menu 9-4-4] This network service allows you to rest[...]

C2500 67 Closed user group [Menu 9-4-9] This is a network service that specifies the group of people whom you can call and who can call you. For more information contact your network operator or service provider. Network [Menu 9-5] The function allows you to set network related settings. Selection mode [Menu 9-5-1] • The phone automatically selec[...]

Phone lock [Menu 9-6-2] You can switch on or off to activate/deactivate the Phone lock function to protect your phone. If you switch phone lock on, you need enter the password to set the request on. ! Note The default phone lock password is 0000 . Auto key lock [Menu 9-6-3] This allows you to lock the phone ’ s keypad to prevent accidental key pr[...]

C2500 69 Accessories Standard Battery Headset Allows hands free operation. Travel Adapter This charger allows you to charge the Phone ’ s battery. Data cable You can connect your phone to PC to exchange the data between them. There are various accessories for your mobile phone. You can select these options according to your personal communication[...]

70 C2500 T echnical data General Product name : C2500 System : GSM 900 / DCS 1800 Ambient temperatures Max : +55 ° C Min : -10 ° C[...]

C2500 71 T roubleshooting guide Problem Telephone cannot be switched on Battery empty The battery doesn ’ t charge properly or the phone sometimes turns itself off Usage time of battery becomes shorter Charging error – Temperature out of range Charging error – Charger defective Charging error – Wrong charger Charging error – Battery defec[...]

72 C2500 T roubleshooting guide Problem You have entered a number but it was not dialed Your correspondent cannot reach you Your correspondent cannot hear you speaking The audio quality of the call is poor No number is dialled when you recall a Contacts entry If the above guidelines do not help you to solve the problem Possible Corrective measures [...]