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GS290 USER GUIDE Some of the contents in this manual may differ from your phone depending on the software of the phone or your service provider.
Contents Phone Component ..................... 3 Music ..............................................16 Multimedia...................................17 Installing the SIM card and the handset battery .................... 4 UTILITIES .......................................18 Menu map ...................................... 5 PC Suite .........................................19 Your home screen ....................... 6 The web ........................................21 Calls ..................................
Phone Component Earpiece Call key Dials a phone number and answers incoming calls. Multi-tasking key End/ Power key Long press for power on/off. Handsfree or Stereo earphone connector Volume keys • When the screen is at the Home screen: Ring tone and Touch tone volume. • During a call: Earpiece volume. MicroSD Card Slot Charger, cable Lock / Un Lock key • Short press to turn on/off the screen. Camera key • Go to the camera menu directly by pressing and holding the key.
Installing the SIM card and the handset battery Installing the SIM Card When you subscribe to a cellular network, you are provided with a plug-in SIM card loaded with your subscription details, such as your PIN, any optional services available and many others. Important! › The plug-in SIM card and its contacts 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.
Menu map Touch in the Home screen to open a Top menu. From here you can access further menus by scrolling through the icons: COMMUNICATION, ENTERTAINMENT, UTILITIES and SETTINGS.
Your home screen You can drag and click what you need right away in all home screen types. Active Active Widget home screen - When you touch on the bottom right of the screen, the mobile widget panel appears. When you register widget by dragging it, the widget is created in the spot where it was dropped. Speed dial home screen - When you touch , the speed dial list appears. You can call, send a message or edit the contact directly in this home screen.
Calls Making a call 1 Touch to open the keypad. 2 Key in the number using the keypad. 3 Touch to initiate the call. 4 To end the call, press the Smart key. TIP! To enter + for making an international call, press and hold . Press the side lock key to lock the touchscreen to prevent calls being made by mistake. Making a call from your contacts 1 From the home screen touch to open the Contacts.
Changing the common call setting 1 Touch Call settings in the SETTINGS tab. 2 Scroll and touch Common settings. Call reject - Slide the switch to On to highlight the Reject list. You can touch the text box to choose from all calls, contacts or groups, or those from unregistered numbers (those not in your contacts) and No Caller ID. Touch Save to change the setting. Contacts Searching for a contact There are two ways to search for a contact: 1 Touch Contacts in the COMMUNICATION tab. 2 Touch Search.
Changing your contact settings You can adapt your contact settings so that your Contacts suits your own preferences. Touch Contacts in the COMMUNICATION tab and touch Settings. Messaging Your GS290 combines SMS and MMS into one intuitive and easy-to-use menu. Sending a message 1 Touch Messaging in the COMMUNICATION tab. And touch New message to begin composing a new message. 2 Touch Insert to add an image, video, sound, template and so on.
You can choose your input method by tapping and Input method. Touch to turn on T9 mode. This icon is only shown when you choose Keypad as the input method. Touch to choose the writing language. Touch to change between numbers, symbols and text input. Use Shift key to change between capital or lowercase input. Handwriting recognition In Handwriting mode you simply write on the screen and your GS290 will convert your handwriting into your message.
Changing your multimedia message settings Touch Messaging in the COMMUNICATION tab. Scroll and choose Settings and Multimedia message. Retrieval mode - Choose between Home network or Roaming network. If you then choose Manual you will receive only notifications of MMS and you can then decide whether to download them in full. Delivery report - Choose to request and/or allow a delivery report. Read reply - Choose to request and/or allow a reply. Priority - Choose the priority level of your MMS.
SNS Social network services (SNS) Your GS290 has SNS that lets you enjoy and manage your social network. NOTE: An additional costs may be incurred when connecting and using online services. Check your data charges with your network provider. Touch Social network menu and select a site. TIP! Facebook is a native application preloaded onto your phone, and easy to access. Twitter is a java application based on Java technology. Other applications access to the WAP(Wireless Application Protocol) services.
Camera Taking a quick photo 1 Press the key on the right side of the phone. 2 When the camera has focused on your subject, touch the center of the screen to take a photo. You can also press the side of the phone firmly. on the rightkey on the TIP! To switch to the camera mode or video mode, slide up/down the camera or video icon on the centre-right of the viewfinder. After taking a photo Your captured photo will appear on the screen. The image name is shown with four icons on the right-hand side.
Video camera Making a quick video 1 Press the camera key on the right side of the phone for a few seconds. TIP! To switch to the camera mode or video mode, slide up/down the camera or video icon on the right centre of the viewfinder. 2 Holding the phone horizontally, point the lens towards the subject of the video. on the phone once to start recording. Or touch the 3 Press the camera key red dot . 4 Rec will appear at the bottom of the viewfinder with a timer at the bottom showing the length of the video.
Your photos and videos Viewing your photos and videos 1 Touch on the camera preview screen. 2 Your gallery will appear on the screen. 3 Touch the video or photo to open it fully. Editing your photos to bring up the options. 1 Open the photo you’d like to edit and touch 2 Touch the icons to alter your photo: Move your finger across the screen to select the area. Draw something on your photo freehand. Select the line thickness from the four options, then the colour you want to use.
3 4 5 6 Touch the style tab to choose a Muvee style. The default style is Neo Modern. Touch Default sound to change the sound. Touch to see what you’ve created. Touch then Play order to create an order. You can make it random or sequencial. 7 Touch then Save Location to choose where to save the movie. Music To access the music player, touch Music in the ENTERTAINMENT tab. From here, you can access a number of folders: Recently played - Plays the songs you have played recently.
4 The file should appear in Music > All tracks. Multimedia You can store multimedia files in your phone’s memory so you have easy access to all your pictures, sounds, videos and games. You can also save your files to a memory card. Using a memory card allows you to free up space in your phone’s memory. To access the Multimedia menu, touch select My stuff from ENTERTAINMENT tab. You can open a list of the folders that store all your multimedia files.
FM Radio Your LG GS290 has an FM radio feature so you can tune into your favourite stations to listen on the move. You can listen to the radio without headphones. It you want to attach headphones, insert them into the headphone socket. Searching for stations You can tune your phone to radio stations by searching for them either manually or automatically. They will then be saved to specific channel numbers, so you don‘t have to keep re-tuning.
Setting your alarm 1 Touch Alarms in the UTILITIES tab. Widget alarm should appear in the list as default and you can not delete it. 2 Touch Add alarm. Voice recorder Use your voice recorder to record voice memos or other audio files. Touch Voice recorder in the UTILITIES tab. Using your calculator 1 Touch Tools in the UTILITIES tab. 2 Select Calculator. Converting a unit 1 Touch Tools in the UTILITIES tab. 2 Select Unit converter. Drawing Panel 1 Touch Drawing panel in the UTILITIES tab.
3 Connect handset and PC via USB cable and wait for a while. Installation guide message will be displayed. 4 Follow the instructions on the screen to complete the LG PC Suite Installer wizard. 5 Once installation is complete, the LG PC Suite icon will appear on your desktop. Connecting your phone and PC 1 From the Home screen press SETTINGS tab. and select Connectivity on the 2 Select USB connection mode. 3 Touch PC Suite.
Transferring music using Windows Media Player 1 From the home screen select , then scroll through Connectivity in the SETTINGS tab. 2 Select USB connection mode and choose Music sync. 3 Connect your handset and PC using a compatible USB cable. 4 When you try to connect the handset to your PC, your handset will read: “Music Sync“ followed by Connected. 5 The PC will prompt you to launch your preferred music management software. 6 Select Window Media Player.
Access to Google Service You can launch google services in this application. Touch Google Search in the UTILITIES tab. Settings Personalising your profiles You can quickly change your profile by touching the Home screen. You can personalise each profile setting using the settings menu. 1 Touch Profiles in the SETTINGS tab. 2 Choose the profile you want to edit. 3 You can then change all the sounds and alert options available in the list, including your Ringtone and Volume, Message tone settings and more.
Anti Theft Mobile Tracker When the handset is stolen, handset sends the SMS to the numbers configured by real Owner. To activate the ATMT feature, you will need to set ATMT on, and configure the ATMT settings with Owner name and Alternate numbers. Default ATMT Code is “000000.” Sending and receiving your files using Bluetooth To send a file: 1 Open the file you want to send, typically this will be a photo, video or music file. 2 Choose Send. Choose Bluetooth.
1 Check that your Bluetooth is ON and Visible. You can change your visibility in the Settings menu. 2 Touch Search. 3 Your GS290 will search for devices. When the search is completed, Refresh will appear on screen. 4 Choose the device you want to pair with and enter the passcode, then touch OK. 5 Your phone will then connect to the other device, on which you will need to enter the same passcode. 6 Your passcode protected Bluetooth connection is now ready.
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 Radio wave exposure and Specific Absorption Rate (SAR) information This mobile phone model GS290 has been designed to comply with applicable safety requirements for exposure to radio waves.
Product care and maintenance WARNING Only use batteries, chargers and accessories approved for use with this particular phone model. The use of any other types may invalidate any approval or warranty applying to the phone, and may be dangerous. • Do not disassemble this unit. Take it to a qualified service technician when repair work is required. • 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.
Efficient phone operation Electronic devices • Do not use your mobile phone near medical equipment without requesting permission. Avoid placing the phone over pacemakers, i.e. in your breast pocket. • Some hearing aids might be disturbed by mobile phones. • Minor interference may affect TVs, radios, PCs, etc. Road safety Check the laws and regulations on the use of mobile phones in the area when you drive. • Do not use a hand-held phone while driving. • Give full attention to driving.
Blasting area Do not use the phone where blasting is in progress. Observe restrictions, and follow the rules and regulations. Potentially explosive atmospheres • Do not use the phone at a refuelling point. • Do not use near fuel or chemicals. • Do not transport or store flammable gas, liquid, or explosives in the same compartment of your vehicle as your mobile phone and accessories. In aircraft Wireless devices can cause interference in aircraft. • Turn your mobile phone off before boarding any aircraft.
• 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 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, this may deteriorate the battery performance.
Accessories There are various accessories for your mobile phone. You can select these options according to your personal communication requirements. Charger Battery Stereo headset Data cable CD 30 NOTE: › Always use genuine LG accessories. › Failure to do this may invalidate your warranty. › Accessories may vary in different regions. Lock screen gesture Lock screen gesture - set a gesture to the 9 extended shortcut applications.
Technical data General › Product name : GS290 › System : GSM 850 / E-GSM 900 / DCS 1800 / PCS 1900 Ambient Temperatures › Max: +55°C (discharging), +45°C (charging) › Min: -10°C 31
Troubleshooting This chapter lists some problems you might encounter while using your phone. Some problems require you to call your service provider, but most are easy for you to correct yourself. Message Possible causes Possible Solutions SIM error There is no SIM card in the phone or it is inserted incorrectly. Make sure the SIM card is correctly inserted. No network connection Signal weak Outside GSM network area Move towards a window or into an open area. Check the service provider coverage map.
Message Possible causes Possible Solutions Battery totally empty Charge battery. Temperature out of range Make sure the ambient temperature is right, wait for a while, and then charge again. Contact problem Check the power supply and connection to the phone. Check the battery contacts and clean them if necessary. No mains voltage Plug in to a different socket or check the voltage. Charger defective If the charger does not warm up, replace it. Wrong charger Only use original LG accessories.
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