LG T5100: Getting started

Getting started

Installing the SIM card and the handset battery

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

1. Remove the battery cover.

Press the battery release latch and slide the battery cover toward

the bottom of the phone. And remove the battery cover.

2. Remove the battery.

Hold the top edge of the battery and lift the battery from the

battery compartment.

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Note

• Removing the battery from the phone when the

power is on may cause the phone to malfunction.

3. Install the SIM card.

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

and 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

Note

• 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.

4. Install the battery.

Insert the bottom of the battery first into the

bottom edge of the battery compartment.

Push down the top of the battery until it

snaps into space.

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Getting started

5. Replace the battery cover.

Lay the battery cover in place of the phone

and slide it 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

mains adapter to the left side of the

phone. Lift the charger connector lid

off and turn it 180 degrees. 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.

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Note

• Do not fold the rubber lid when

opening the lid of the charger

connector on the phone.

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.

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.

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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Getting started

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 mains adapter, cigarette

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

pack to the handset.

2. Press E 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.

Turning your phone OFF

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

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 104.

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 Enable,

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

switched on. When the PIN code request is set to Disable, your

phone connects to the network directly without the PIN code.

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