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ENGLISH GPRS Phone USER’S MANUAL MODEL: G5300 Please read this manual carefully before operating your set. Retain it for future reference. ISSUE 1.0 P/NO : MMBB0077813 PRINTED IN KOREA G • P • R • S • P • H • O • N • E • G • P • R • S • P • H • O • N • E...
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GPRS Phone USER’S MANUAL MODEL: G5300 Please read this manual carefully before operating your set. Retain it for future reference. ENGLISH...
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G5300 has a polished style which provides users with a better feel and more convenience. G5300 Phone...
For Your Safety All radio transmitters carry risks of interference with electronics in close proximity. GSM Phones must be switched off at all times in an aircraft. Do not activate near petrol stations, fuel depots, chemical plants or blasting operations. Switch off the phone in any area where you are required by special regulations.
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Do not touch the charger with wet hands. For your safety, use ONLY specified ORIGINAL batteries and chargers. Please note: Unusable batteries should be disposed of in accordance with relevant legislation. Only use ORIGINAL accessories to avoid damage to your phone. Emergency call may not be available under all cellular networks.
Contents Overview Accessories Part of the Phone • Front of the Phone ... 12 • Rear of the Phone ... 13 Key Description • Alphanumeric Keys ... 16 Display Information Display Information • On-Screen Icons ... 17 Getting Started Installation •...
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Accessing the Menu Phonebook Menu Tree Messages [Menu 1] • Write message [Menu 1-1] ... 29 • Inbox [Menu 1-2] ... 34 • Outbox [Menu 1-3] ... 35 • Info service [Menu 1-4] ... 36 • Voice mail [Menu 1-5] ... 38 •...
Accessories Overview Check to make sure that you have all the parts shown below. Handset Neckstrap Standard Battery Portable Handsfree Data Kit/CD Card(s) User’s manual Travel Adapter...
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<Optional Accessories> Cigar Lighter Adapter • Information and specification in this menu is subject to change without prior notice. • Accessories may be different in different regions; please check with our regional service company or agent for further enquiries. Handsfree Kit Overview...
Part of the Phone Front of the Phone Earpiece Display Screen Soft Left Key Navigation Keys Send Key Star Key Soft Right Key Overview END/PWR keys 9 Numeric Keys Hash Key Microphone Ear Microphone Connector 13 WAP Hotkey/ Clear key...
Key Description The following shows key components of the phone. Keypad Description Description Soft Left Key / Soft Right Key Each of these keys performs the function indicated by the text on the display immediately above it. WAP Hotkey / Clear key Used to connect to WAP directly by pressing this key.
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Overview Description Used to enter the vibration mode by pressing this key for a long time. Used to call by voice dial with long pressing this key. This key is also used as Ear mic. hook key when connecting Ear mic. END/PWR Key Used to end or reject a call.
Key Description Alphanumeric Keys The alphabet and numerical keypad mapping relation are listed as the following table. Description . , ' ? ! - & 1 A B C 2 Ä À Á Â Ã Æ Ç a b c ä à á â ã D E F 3 È...
Display Information The screen displays several icons the following describe each of them you may see on the phone. On-Screen Icons Icon/Indicator Description Tells you the strength of the network signal. Call is connected. You can use GPRS service. Shows that you are using a roaming service. Line 1/2 is in use for outgoing calls –...
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Display Information Display Information Icon/Indicator Description Headset menu in profile. Car menu in profile. You can divert a call. You can use Push message service through WAP. Top Menu Icons Icon Description Messages Call Register Profiles Settings Call Divert Organizer Fun &...
Installation Inserting the SIM Card Locate the SIM card socket in the back of the phone. Follow the steps below to install the SIM card. Notice • Before installing always make sure that the phone is switched off and remove the battery. •...
Charging the Battery To connect the travel adapter to the phone, you must have installed the battery. Warning • Do not force the connector as this may damage the phone and/or the travel adapter. 1. Insert one end of the travel adapter into the bottom of the phone.
Installation Disconnecting the charger Notice • The battery delivered with your phone has to be fully charged before using it. • Do not remove your battery or the SIM card while charging. • “Charging” is displayed on the screen after connecting the travel adapter.
Powering On Sequence To get started with the phone To turn off the phone In standby mode, press and hold 1. Press and hold key until you hear a tone. 2. Depending on setting PIN code request, you can enter PIN code or not.
Access Codes Getting Started You can use the access codes described in this section to avoid unauthorised use of your phone. The access codes (except PUK1 and PUK2 codes) can be changed by using [Menu 4-5-6]. PIN code (4 to 8 digits) The PIN (Personal Identification Number) code protects your SIM card against unauthorised use.
Getting Started PUK2 code (4 to 8 digits) The PUK2 code, supplied with some SIM cards, is required to change a blocked PIN2 code. If you lose the code, also contact your service provider. Security code (4 to 8 digits) The security code protects the unauthorised use of your phone.
Phonebook Name Name Search Add new Speed dials Voice list Caller groups Copy all Delete all Settings Information To select a menu in phonebook, press [Names] in standby mode and then scroll to a desired item. Description Description Allows you to search for a specific name, number.
Menu Tree 1 Messages 1 Write message 2 Inbox 3 Outbox 4 Info service 5 Voice mail 6 Namecard 7 Templates 8 Delivery reports 9 Settings 0 Memory status 2 Call Register 1 Missed calls 2 Received calls 3 Dialled calls 4 All calls list 5 Delete recent calls 6 Call charge...
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Menu Tree 5 Call Divert 1 All voice calls 2 If busy 3 If no reply 4 If out of reach 5 All data calls 6 All fax calls 7 Cancel all 6 Organizer 1 Scheduler 2 Phone book 7 Fun & Tools 1 My folder 2 Game 3 Melody composer...
Messages [Menu 1] This menu includes functions related to SMS (Short Message Service), voice mail, as well as the network’s service messages. Write message [Menu 1-1] You can write and edit text message up to 918 characters. Also, you can check the number of characters. 1.
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Messages [Menu 1] Accessing the Menu Save Your phone asks whether you will save the edited message. Use template The template is pre-defined message. You can add the template of the list to the message when you edit it. Use namecard The items of the name card are a name, mobile, office, fax, and email.
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Dictionary • Add new If you add a word you use often, you can input it by pressing a key once for each character. 1. Enter the menu. 2. Scroll to highlight Add new, and then press [Select]. 3. Input a word, and then press [Add]. •...
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Messages [Menu 1] eZi-Text The eZi text allows you to type easily and quickly. If you just press a key marked a character on the keypad, you can get a character you want. It is useful to make a word and a sentence. If you press # key, you can change the type of language.
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• How to use in Numeric mode To input a number in Numeric mode, you press a number key displayed on the keypad. • How to use in Capital mode To input Capital letter, you press a character key displayed on the keypad. •...
Messages [Menu 1] Accessing the Menu Inbox [Menu 1-2] When you receive a text message, your phone shows the symbol and stores it in the incoming message lists. Scroll to the desired message by using U , D . In addition, you can see Delete all for deleting all incoming messages at the bottom of the list.
Accessing the Menu Outbox [Menu 1-3] When you enter this menu, you can see the outgoing call list. Scroll to the desired message by using U , D and press < to see the message. And if you want to exit Outbox menu, press >. In addition, you can see Delete all for deleting all outgoing messages at the bottom of the list.
Messages [Menu 1] Info service [Menu 1-4] (Dependent to network and subscription) Cell Broadcast messages (CB Message) are text messages by the network to GSM phone users. They provide general information such as weather reports, traffic news, taxis, pharmacies, and stock prices. Each type of information has the number;...
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Alert • Yes If you select this menu, your phone will beep when Cell broadcast message is received. • No If you select this menu, your phone will not beep despite Cell broadcast message is received. Languages You can select the language you want. Then your phone will receive the cell broadcast message in your chosen language.
Messages [Menu 1] Voice mail [Menu 1-5] You can listen to your voice message(s) and get the voicemail centre number. Listen to voice mail You can call voicemail centre if you want to listen to voice message. Voice mail centre You can get the voicemail if this feature is supported by the network service provider.
Accessing the Menu Templates [Menu 1-7] It’s for editing pre-defined messages. You can see 11 pre-defined messages in the list. You can save 6 templates before you edit. But you can change them. The others are <empty>. • Edit : You can edit a template. •...
Messages [Menu 1] Accessing the Menu Pay for reply? When a message is sent, it allows the person to whom you sent the message to reply and charges the cost of the reply to your telephone bill. SMS centre If you want to send the text message, you can get the address of SMS centre through this menu.
Call Register [Menu 2] Accessing the Menu Missed calls [Menu 2-1] This menu shows recently missed numbers. You can call by this number, also save and view date and time this menu as well as writing messages. Received calls [Menu 2-2] This menu shows recently received numbers.
Call Register [Menu 2] Call charge [Menu 2-6] Within these submenus, you can view the duration and the call cost of your calls. Call duration This function allows you to view the duration of your Last Call, All Calls, Received calls and Dialled calls in hours, minutes and seconds.
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Note • The actual call cost may be different depending on network features, billing, and tax. Settings [SIM Dependent] • Set tariff You can set the currency type and the unit price. Contact your services providers to obtain charging unit prices. To select the currency or unit in this menu, you need the PIN2 code.
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Call Register [Menu 2] Note • When all units have been used, no calls can be made except emergency calls. Depending on SIM card, you need the PIN2 code to set a call cost limit. • Auto display This network service allows you to see automatically cost of your last call.
Accessing the Menu GPRS information [Menu 2-7] You can check the amount of data transferred over the network through GPRS. In addition, you can also view how much time you are online. Call duration You can check the duration of GPRS call. You can also reset the call timers.
Profiles [Menu 3] In this menu, you can adjust and customize the phone tones for different events, environments and caller’s group. Note • When your phone is connected to the Handsfree kit, it’ll be automatically set to the Car profiles menu and when your phone is connected to the Earmic, it’ll be automatically set to Headset profiles menu then each submenu related to them will be displayed automatically.
Loud [Menu 3-4] • Activate : You can adjust the profile as Loud if you are in a noisy environment. • Personalise : You can change the values of Profile submenus. Headset [Menu 3-5] • Activate : You can adjust the Profiles as Headset when you put on a headset.
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Profiles [Menu 3] Message alert type Allows to alert when receiving a message for adjusting environment: Ring once, Vibrate, Silent. Keypad volume Allows to set the keypad volume for adjusting environment. Auto answer Allows to set to answer automatically for adjusting environment. Please note that only Car and Headset has this sub menu so that you can activate this function.
Settings [Menu 4] You can set the following menus for your convenience and preferences. Alarm clock [Menu 4-1] You can set the phone to alarm at a specified within this menu. You can set the time (Hour and Minute) for raising the alarm. 1.
Settings [Menu 4] Date & time [Menu 4-2] Date • Set date In this menu, you can set the date of your phone. 1. Enter the menu. 2. Select Set date by pressing [Select]. 3. Enter the number you want to set the date. 4.
• Time format: Your can select time format between 12-hour or 24-hour. 1. Scroll to highlight Time format by pressing [Select]. 2. Select 12 hour or 24 hour you want by pressing [Select]. Phone settings [Menu 4-3] You can set the phone figures you want. Scroll to highlight Phone settings menu, and then press [Select].
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Settings [Menu 4] • Network name If you select On, you can set network name displayed on the phone as you want. • Backlight You can set the light-up duration you want whenever you press a key. • LCD contrast You can set the brightness of LCD you want by pressing U , D .
Call settings [Menu 4-4] You can set the menu relevant to a call by pressing [Select] in Setting menu. Anykey answer • On If you select this menu, you can receive a call by pressing any key except key. • Off If you select this menu, you can receive an incoming call by only pressing key.
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Settings [Menu 4] Call waiting (network dependent) If this service is Enable, you can accept a waiting (incoming) call. • On Activating the corresponding service. • Off Deactivating the corresponding service. • View status Checking the Status of the service. Minute minder If you select On, you can check the call duration by beep sound every minute during a call.
Select line This function is only used if Alternate line service supported by the Service Provider. Two independent phone numbers are registered for the phone. This function provides you with the selection the currently used phone number. If this function is supported by your service provider, the following menu will be displayed.
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Settings [Menu 4] Phone lock You can use security code to avoid unauthorized use of your phone. When you switch on your phone, your phone will request security code always if you set phone lock to “On”. If you set phone lock to “Automatic”, your phone will request security code only when you change your SIM card.
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Call barring The Call barring service prevents your phone from making or receiving certain category of calls. This function requires the call barring password. You can view the following submenus. • All outgoing : The barring service of all outgoing calls. •...
Settings [Menu 4] Fixed dial number (SIM dependent) You can restrict your outgoing calls to selected phone number. The numbers are protected by your PIN2 code. 1. Press [Menu] in standby mode. 2. Press 4 key for direct access or use U and D to enter Settings.
Accessing the Menu Network settings [Menu 4-6] You can select the network which you will be registered either automatically or manually. Usually, the selection of the network used by the handset is automatic. Automatic The phone automatically selects network which is available in the area.
Call Divert [Menu 5] Accessing the Menu (network and subscription dependent) The Call divert service allows to divert incoming voice calls, fax calls, and data calls to another number. For details, contact your service provider. All voice calls [Menu 5-1] Diverts voice calls unconditionally.
Activate Activating the corresponding service. • To other number Inputs the number for diverting. • To favorite number You can check 5 diverted numbers. • To voicemail Forwards to message center. This function doesn’t include All data calls and All fax calls menus. Note •...
Organizer [Menu 6] Scheduler [Menu 6-1] On top of the screen there are sections for date and icons. Whenever you change the date, the calendar will be updated according to the date. And square cursor will be used to locate the certain day.
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• Repeat - Once : no repeat. - Daily : repeat schedule daily for 5 days. - Weekly : repeat schedule weekly for 5 weeks. - Monthly : repeat schedule monthly for 5 months. - Yearly : repeat schedule yearly for 5 years. •...
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Organizer [Menu 6] View day Shows the note for the chosen day. Use U , D to browse through the note lists. If you set alarm for the note, Alarm watch is displayed. Press [Options] to delete, edit the note you selected. •...
Phone book [Menu 6-2] Search (Calling from phonebook) 1. Open the phonebook first by pressing [Names] in a standby mode. 2. Search by Pressing [Select] to enter. 3. Depending on setting Search by, the below menu may not appear. • Name •...
Organizer [Menu 6] • 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. Add new You can add phonebook entry by using this function. Phone memory capacity is 200 entries.
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You should speak a word within 2 seconds, and the phone asks you to speak it again to ensure the accuracy of voice recognition. After voice recognition has finished, Voice is attached automatically. Note • The voice can only be attached to main number which you set.
Organizer [Menu 6] Speed dials You can associate any of the keys 2 to 9 with a Name list entry. You can call directly by pressing this key for 2-3 seconds. 1. Open the phonebook first by pressing [Names] in a standby mode.
Voice list You can see all phone numbers which contain voice. You can also call directly by pressing [Send]. After selecting phone number by using U and D press [Options], you can see following the submenus. • Play : You can play voice which is attached to phone number. •...
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Organizer [Menu 6] 5. Then submenus below will be displayed. • View member - You can view the number list in Caller groups. - You can select the member you want by pressing [Options] then you can enable the submenu such as Edit, Delete, Write message, Copy, Voice and Main number.
Copy all You can copy/move entries from SIM card memory to Phone memory or from Phone memory to SIM card memory. 1. Open the phonebook first by pressing [Names] in standby mode. 2. Scroll to Copy all, then press [Select] to enter this menu. 3.
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Organizer [Menu 6] Settings You can set preferred memory which includes Variable, SIM or Phone and preferred search which includes Variable, Name and Number. 1. Open the phonebook first by pressing [Names] in a standby mode. 2. Scroll to Settings, then Press [Select] to enter. 3.
Information Service dial number Use this function to access a particular list of services provided by your network operator (if supported by the SIM card). 1. Open the phonebook first by pressing [Names] in a standby mode. 2. Scroll to Service dial number, then press [Select] to enter. 3.
Fun & Tools [Menu 7] My folder [Menu 7-1] All the contents downloaded through M-service or EMS such as images, ringtones and etc, are available in the My folder menu. In this menu you can check the contents, edit their name and, eventually, set them as wallpapers or ringtones.
Game [Menu 7-2] The phone offers you enjoyable games to play with. Note The Control keys are different for each game. But each game has screens to explain the main control key (see key info.). Other common control keys are below. [Common Key Function] <...
Fun & Tools [Menu 7] Melody composer [Menu 7-3] You can compose ringing sounds as you want. When you enter this function, the tone that you created previously is displayed. To enter a new or edit an existing tone: 1. Enter the desired notes. ( 1 ~ 7 : CDEFGAB) 2.
Note In edit mode, default is set in move mode and drawing. With a * , you can move fast between pixels. Unit converter [Menu 7-5] This converts any measurement into a unit you want. There are 4 types that can be converted Length into units: Length, Area, Weight, and Volume.
Fun & Tools [Menu 7] Calculator [Menu 7-6] This contains the standard functions such as +, –, *, ÷ : Add, Subtract, Multiply, Divide. 1. Input the numbers by pressing numeric keys. 2. Press U key once for Add and long press for Multiply. Press D key once for Subtract and long press for divide.
WAP services [Menu 8] Your phone supports services based on Wireless Application Protocol (WAP). You can access services supported by your network. The services menu allows you to get the information such as news, weather reports, and flight times. Home [Menu 8-1] You can connect to the configured homepage of the activated profile.
WAP services [Menu 8] Profiles [Menu 8-4] You can make up to 5 profiles and activate only one of them. Scroll to the desired profile and press < to access available options. • Activate You can activate the selected profile. •...
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- Conn. security The options are On and Off depend on the gateway you are using. - Gateway information Most of WAP gateways do not require a User ID and Password. If your gateway need them to connect to it, then your network should provide them, and you must set them up correctly before trying to browse a WAP site.
WAP services [Menu 8] - GPRS settings The service settings are only available when GPRS is chosen as a bearer service. - Linger timer You can input timeout periods between 30sec, and 300sec. if any data wasn’t input or transferred, the service will be unavailable. •...
Cache settings [Menu 8-6] You can remove the contents of Cache memory and change the Cache check mode. Clear cache The contents of Cache memory will be removed. Check cache You can change the time for checking the Cache memory. •...
Internet On-line menu If you are on line, you can see the following menus. ❏ Home This is the same as [Menu 8-1]. ❏ Reload This reloads the current page. ❏ Bookmarks This is the same as [Menu 8-2]. ❏ Save as bookmarks Save the current URL as a bookmark.
How to Use Data and Fax call To be able to data or fax service, you need the communicate software such as a data or a fax program. Before using these functions, you need to connect your phone to a computer or make sure that your phone is in connection with a compatible device.
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How to Use Data and Fax call Receiving Data or Fax Calls – Single number If you have a SIM card that does not support separate voice, data and fax numbers, the phone does not recognize the type of incoming call.
In call Menu Additional Functions During a call, the following menus will be displayed, not in a standby mode. 1 During a call 1-1 Putting a Call on Hold You can place a call on hold or retrieve by just pressing the [Send] key.
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In call Menu Additional Functions 1-4 Answering an Incoming Call To answer an incoming call, simply press the [Send] key. The handset is also able to warn you of an incoming call while you are already in a call. A tone sounds in the earpiece, and the display will show that a second call is waiting.
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Additional Functions 1-7 Muting the Microphone 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.
In call Menu Additional Functions 2 Multiparty or Conference Calls The multiparty or conference service provides you with the ability to have a simultaneous conversation with more than one caller, if your network service provider supports this feature. A multiparty call can only be set up when you have one active call and one call on hold, both calls having been answered.
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Additional Functions 2-3 Putting the Multiparty Call on Hold To put a multiparty call on hold, select the [Options] key then Multiparty/Hold all. 2-4 De-activate the Multiparty Call on Hold To de-activate a multiparty call on hold, select the [Options] key then Multiparty/Join all.
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In call Menu Additional Functions 2-9 Ending a Multiparty Call The currently displayed caller of a multiparty call can be disconnected by pressing the [End] key. To end a multiparty call, press the [Options] key then select Multiparty/End multiparty. Selecting the [Options] key then Multiparty/End all, will end all the active and held calls.
Care and Maintenance When using this unit, basic safety precautions as below should be always followed. • Do not touch the adapter with wet hands. • Do not disassemble this unit. (Take it to a qualified service technician when repair work is required.). •...
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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.