ENGLISH User Guide LG-C297 MFLXXXXXXXX (0.1) www.lg.
LG-C297 User Guide - ENGLISH This guide will help you understand your new mobile phone. It will provide you with useful explanations of features on your phone. Some of the contents in this manual may differ from your phone depending on the software of the phone or your service provider.
Contents Getting to know your phone.....................5 Installing the SIM Card and Charging the Battery.........................................................7 Installing the SIM Card...........................7 Turning Your Phone On and Off........10 Lock/Unlock Your Keypad....................10 Calls............................................................10 Making a call............................................10 Answering and rejecting a call...........10 Changing the call settings...........
Using the calendar ............................... 15 Adding an item to your to do list .... 15 Adding a note ........................................ 15 Using your calculator ........................... 15 Using the stopwatch ............................ 16 Converting a unit .................................. 16 Adding a city to your world time ...... 16 Shortcuts ................................................. 16 Internet......................................................
Potentially explosive atmospheres....28 In aircraft...................................................28 Children.....................................................29 Emergency calls.....................................29 Battery information and care.............29 Accessories...............................................32 Technical Data..........................................33 Troubleshooting.......................................
Getting to know your phone Earpiece Main LCD Send key Dials a phone number and answers a call. In standby mode : Shows the history of calls. SIM Switching key Alpha numeric keys In standby mode: Input numbers to dial. Hold down below keys. - Insert ‘+’ symbol to make international calls. - Connect voice mail centre. To - Speed dials. - SOS Mode. In editing mode: Enter numbers & characters Facebook key Lock/Shortcuts key Short press to access Shortcuts key. Long press to Lock in any screen.
Back cover Handsfree or Stereo earphone connector Camera lens Microphone Charger/USB cable connector SIM Card holder 1 SIM Card holder 2 6 Battery pack
Installing the SIM Card and Charging the Battery Installing a Memory card Formatting the Memory card Remove the Back cover and insert a micro SD card with the golden contact area facing downwards as shown in the diagram. To remove the Memory card, gently pull it. From your home screen, Press Menu and select Gallery, Select External memory and From Options choose Format and enter Phone Password to format the Memory card. WARNING: When you format your Memory card, all the content will be Erased.
Important! › The SIM card can be easily damaged by scratches or bending, so be careful when handling, inserting or removing the card. Keep all SIM cards out of the reach of small children. › Only 2G/2.5G SIM cards are supported. 2. Remove the battery. Illustrations 3. Insert your SIM Cards. 1. Open back cover.
4. Insert your battery. 5. Close the back cover. 6. Charge your battery. WARNING: Do not remove the battery when the phone is switched on, as this may damage the phone.
Turning Your Phone On and Off You can power the phone on and off by pressing and holding the Power key. Lock/Unlock Your Keypad To lock, press Menu (LSK) in main screen and then press Keylock (RSK). To Unlock, press Unlock(LSK) and then press Yes(RSK). Calls Making a call 1. Enter the number using the keypad. To delete a digit press Clear. 10 2. Press to initiate the call. 3. To end the call, press . TIP! To enter + when making an international call, press and hold 0.
Changing the call settings You can set the menu relevant to a call. Press Menu, select Settings and choose Call. Note: Cost save mode doesn’t work during in-call. Contacts Cost save mode Searching for a contact Every contact is added along with assigned SIM when adding in phone book. During Calling, matching operator SIM is identified and the operation is completed using the matching operator SIM. This makes possible to use benefit from using same operator.
2. Enter the first and last name of your new contact. 3. Enter the number and select Options then choose Save. TIP! Assign SIM field is used to assign the Contact to Default SIM/SIM1/SIM2. Call will be originated via assigned SIM for the Contact when Cost Save mode is ON. Messaging Sending a message 1. Press Menu, select Messaging, and choose Write message to send an SMS or MMS. 12 2. If you want to add some images or videos etc, select Options and choose Add picture, Add sound, Add video, Add subject. 3.
Facebook Your device has SNS that lets you enjoy and manage your social network. You can update your own SN place status and view your friend’s SN updates. Note: SNS feature is a data intensive application. An additional costs may be incurred when connecting and using online services. Check your data charges with your network provider. E-mail Sending an e-mail using your new account To send/receive an e-mail, you should set up an e-mail account. 1. From Menu Select Messaging and choose E-mail. 2.
6. From Options Choose Send to send your e-mail. Camera You can take photos with the built in camera and adjust its settings to suit your needs. Video camera You can record a video clip through the built-in camera. Media Player Your LG-C297 has a built-in Media player so you can play all your favourite music. 14 FM radio Your LG-C297 has an FM radio feature so you can tune into your favourite stations and listen on the move. Listens to FM radio station.
to spare. If you choose to download any additional games or applications they will be saved into this folder. Press Menu and select Applications. Choose My games & apps. Organizer current date. You can move the cursor to another date using the navigation keys. Adding an item to your to do list (Menu > Organizer > To-do list) You can view, edit and add tasks to do.
Using the stopwatch (Menu > Organizer > Stopwatch) Shortcuts (Menu > Organizer > Shortcuts) This option allows you to use the function of a stopwatch. It helps you to go to the menu you search for. You can set the item as Shortcuts. Converting a unit (Menu > Organizer > Converter) Internet This converts any measurements into a unit you want. Adding a city to your world time (Menu > Organizer > World time) You can check the current time of major cities around the world.
Internet Profiles. You can also manually enter an URL address and access the associated browser page. Note: An additional cost is incurred when connecting to this service and downloading content. Check your data charges with your network provider. Settings Switching your SIM cards (Menu > Settings > Dual SIM > Dual SIM switch) You can choose which SIM card you’re going to use between manually or automatically.
• Misc. settings - You can set the brightness and time of the display screen. Changing your security settings (Menu > Settings > Phone > Security) Change your security settings to keep your LG-C297 and the important information safe. • Anti-theft mobile tracker - When the handset is stolen, handset sends the SMS to the numbers configured by real owner. To activate the ATMT(Antitheft mobile tracker) feature, enter the security code.
Changing your connectivity settings (Menu > Settings > Connectivity > Data account) Your connectivity settings have already been set up by your network operator, so you can enjoy your new phone from switch on. If you want to change any settings, use this menu. You can configure the Data account in this menu. Changing your Bluetooth settings (Menu >Settings > Connectivity > Bluetooth) • Power - Select Power as On/Off.
video sound if you use Bluetooth headset. Note: Bluetooth file transferring function will be blocked under some applications running. (Voice call, Camera, Music Player, UMS/ PCSync) Resetting your phone (Menu > Settings > Restore factory settings) You can initialize all factory defaults. You need Security code to activate this function. Installing LG PC Suite on your computer 1. Go to www.lg.com and choose your country. 2. Select Support and Go to Mobile 20 Support. 3.
need to visit a service centre. As the mobile phone firmware update requires the user’s full attention for the duration of the update process, please make sure to check all instructions and notes that appear at each step before proceeding. Please note that removing the USB data cable or battery during the upgrade may seriously damage your mobile phone.
Guidelines for Safe and Efficient Use Please read these simple guidelines. Not following these guidelines may be dangerous or illegal. Exposure to radio frequency energy THIS DEVICE MEETS INTERNATIONAL GUIDELINES FOR EXPOSURE TO RADIO WAVES Your mobile device is a radio transmitter and receiver. It is designed and manufactured not to exceed the limits for exposure to radio frequency (RF) recommended by international guidelines (ICNIRP).
general, the closer you are to a base station, the lower the power output of the device. Before a phone model is available for sale to the public, compliance with the European R&TTE directive must be shown. This directive includes as one essential requirement the protection of the health and the safety for the user and any other person. The highest SAR value for this device when tested for use at the ear is 0.783 W/kg.
FCC SAR information 24 Your mobile device is also designed to meet the requirements for exposure to radio waves established by the Federal Communications Commission (USA) and Industry Canada. These requirements set a SAR limit of 1.6 W/ kg averaged over 1 gram of tissue. The highest SAR value reported under this standard during product certification for use at the ear is 0.998 W/kg and when properly worn on the body is 0.937 W/kg.
a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation.
• Do not disassemble this unit. Take it to a qualified service technician when repair work is required. • Repairs under warranty, at LG’s discretion, may include replacement parts or boards that are either new or reconditioned, provided that they have functionality equal to that of the parts being replaced. • Keep away from electrical appliances such as TVs, radios, and personal computers. • The unit should be kept away from heat sources such as radiators or cookers. • Do not drop.
• Do not charge the phone when it is on soft furnishings. • The phone should be charged in a well ventilated area. • Do not subject this unit to excessive smoke or dust. • Do not keep the phone next to credit cards or transport tickets; it can affect the information on the magnetic strips. • Do not tap the screen with a sharp object as it may damage the phone. • Do not expose the phone to liquid or moisture. • Use the accessories like earphones cautiously. Do not touch the antenna unnecessarily.
Efficient phone operation Road safety Electronic devices All mobile phones may receive interference, which could affect performance. • Do not use your mobile phone near medical equipment without requesting permission. Avoid placing the phone over pacemakers, for example, in your breast pocket. • Some hearing aids might be disturbed by mobile phones. • Minor interference may affect TVs, radios, PCs, etc. Check the laws and regulations on the use of mobile phones in the area when you drive.
• If your vehicle is equipped with an air bag, do not obstruct with installed or portable wireless equipment. It can cause the air bag to fail or cause serious injury due to improper performance. • If you are listening to music whilst out and about, please ensure that the volume is at a reasonable level so that you are aware of your surroundings. This is of particular importance when near roads.
Glass Parts Potentially explosive atmospheres Some parts of your mobile device are made of glass. This glass could break if your mobile device is dropped on a hard surface or receives a substantial impact. If the glass breaks, do not touch or attempt to remove. Stop using your mobile device until the glass is replaced by an authorised service provider. • Do not use your phone at a refuelling point. • Do not use near fuel or chemicals.
• Do not use it on the ground without permission from the crew. Children Keep the phone in a safe place out of the reach of small children. It includes small parts which may cause a choking hazard if detached. Emergency calls Emergency calls may not be available on all mobile networks. Therefore you should never depend solely on your phone for emergency calls. Check with your local service provider. Battery information and care • You do not need to completely discharge the battery before recharging.
• Replace the battery when it no longer provides acceptable performance. The battery pack may be recharged hundreds of times before it needs replacing. • Recharge the battery if it has not been used for a long time to maximise usability. • Do not expose the battery charger to direct sunlight or use it in high humidity, such as in the bathroom. • Do not leave the battery in hot or cold places, as this may deteriorate battery performance.
• Make sure that no sharp-edged items such as animal’s teeth or nails, come into contact with the battery.
Accessories There are various accessories for your mobile phone. You can select these options according to your personal communication requirements. Travel Adapter Standard Battery User Guide LG-C297 Headset NOTE • Always use genuine LG accessories. Failure to do this may invalidate your warranty. • Accessories may be different in different regions; please check with our regional service company or agent for further enquires.
Technical Data DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY Hereby, LG Electronics declares that this LG-C297 product is in compliance with the essential requirements and other relevant provisions of Directive 1999/5/EC. A copy of the Declaration of Conformity can be found at http:// www.lg.com/global/support/cedoc/ RetrieveProductCeDOC.
Troubleshooting 36 Problem Possible Solution Telephone cannot be switched on Please take out battery and insert again. Then press Power key to power on the phone. Battery empty Charge battery. Check charging indicator on display. The battery doesn’t charge properly or the phone sometimes turns itself off Wipe the charging contacts, both on the phone and on the battery, with a clear soft cloth.
Problem Possible Solution Charging error— Wrong charger Only use original LG accessories. Charging error— Battery defective Replace battery. Charging error—No battery icon appears when charging The battery is empty or has been not used for a long time. It may take a while before the battery icon appears on the screen. Forgot the phone code or password The default phone code is “0000”. Enter PUK The PIN code has been entered incorrectly three times in succession, and the phone is now blocked.
38 Problem Possible Solution Loss of Network You may be in a weak signal area. Move and try again. You are trying to access an option for which you have no subscription with your service provider. Contact the service provider for further details. You have entered a number but it was not dialed Be sure that you have pressed Call key. Be sure that you have accessed the right network service. Be sure that you have not set an outgoing call barring option. Be sure that you have entered the area code.
Problem Possible Solution Your correspondent cannot hear you speaking Be sure that you have switched off the loudspeaker. Be sure that you are holding the phone close enough to your mouth. The microphone is located at the bottom of the phone. The voice quality of the call is poor Check the signal strength indicator on the display. The number of bars indicates the signal strength. Try moving the phone slightly or moving closer to a window if you are in a building.
40 Problem Possible Solution If the above guidelines do not help you to solve the problem Take note of the model number of your mobile phone and a clear description of the problem. Contact your phone dealer or LG Service Center for help.
