LG C2200: Getting started

Getting started

Installing the SIM card and the handset battery

1. Make sure the power is off before you remove the battery.

Press the battery release latch up and remove the battery from

the phone at a 45 degree angle.

n Note Removing the battery from the phone when the power is on

may cause the phone to malfunction.

2. Insert the SIM card into the holder. Slide the SIM card into the

SIM card holder. Make sure that the SIM card is inserted

properly by ensuring that the gold contact area on the card is

facing downwards. To remove the SIM card, press down lightly

and pull it in the reverse direction.

To insert the SIM card To remove the SIM card

n Caution The metal contact of the SIM card can be easily damaged

by scratches. Pay special attention to the SIM card while

handling. Follow the instructions supplied with the SIM

card.

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3. Position the lugs on the bottom of the battery into the retaining

holder. Then, push the top half of the battery into position until

the latch clicks.

Charging the battery

Only use the mains adapter supplied with your phone.

1. With the battery in position on the phone, connect the lead from

the travel adapter to the bottom of the phone. Make sure that the

arrow on the lead connector is facing towards the front of the

phone.

2. Connect the other end of the adapter to the power outlet.

n Caution Use of unauthorised accessories could damage your phone

and invalidate your warranty.

Do not force the connector as this may damage the phone

and/or the mains adapter.

n Note “Charging” appears on the screen after connecting the mains

adapter. If the battery is totally discharged, it may take a few

minutes before this appears.

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Disconnecting the adapter

1. When charging is finished, the moving bars of the battery icon

stop and ‘Full’ is displayed on the screen.

2. Unplug the adapter from the power outlet. Disconnect the

adapter from the phone by pressing the grey tabs on both sides

of the connector and pull the connector out.

n Note • Ensure the battery is fully charged before first using the

phone.

• Do not remove the battery or SIM card while charging.

• In the case the battery is not properly charged, please turn

the phone off and on using the power key, then recharge the

battery. After detaching and reattaching the battery, please

recharge the battery.

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Turning your phone on and off

Turning your phone ON

1. Install a battery to the handset and connect the phone to an

external power source such as the travel adapter, cigarette

lighter adapter or hands-free car kit. Or install a charged battery

pack to the handset.

2. Press for a few seconds until the LCD screen is turned on.

3. Depending on the status of the PIN code request setting you

may need to enter your PIN code.

n Notice Like any other radio devices, avoid any unnecessary contact

with the antenna while your phone is on.

Turning your phone OFF

1. Press for a few seconds until the LCD screen is turned off.

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Access codes

You can use the access codes described in this section to avoid

unauthorised use of your phone. The access codes (except PUK

and PUK2 codes) can be changed by using the Change codes

feature [Menu-9-4-5]. See page 85.

PIN code

(4 to 8 digits)

The PIN (Personal Identification Number) code protects your SIM

card against unauthorised use. The PIN code is usually supplied

with the SIM card. When the PIN code request is set to On, your

phone will request the PIN code every time the phone is switched

on. When the PIN code request is set to Off, your phone connects

to the network directly without the PIN code.

PIN2 code

(4 to 8 digits)

The PIN2 code, supplied with some SIM cards, is required to

access functions such as Advice of Call Charge and Fixed Dial

Number. These functions are only available if supported by your

SIM card.

PUK code

(4 to 8 digits)

The PUK (PIN Unblocking Key) code is required to change a

blocked PIN code. The PUK code may be supplied with the SIM

card. If not, contact your network operator for the code. If you lose

the code, also contact your network operator.

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 network operator.

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Security code

(4 to 8 digits)

The security code protects the unauthorised use of your phone.

The default security code is set to ‘0000’ and the security code is

required to delete all phone entries and to activate the Reset

Settings menu. Also, the security code is required to enable or

disable the phone lock function to prevent unauthorised use of the

phone. The security code default setting can be modified from the

Security Settings menu.

Barring password

The barring password is required when you use the Call Barring

function. You obtain the password from your network operator when

you subscribe to this function. See page 84 for further details.

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