ENGLISH USER GUIDE GX300 P/NO : MMBB0383203(1.0) GX300_TCI_Cover.indd 1 www.lg.
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GX300 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 ..............4 Installing a memory card ......................5 Installing the SIM and battery ............6 Charging your phone.............................7 Using Dual SIM-card ...............................8 Calls ..............................................................9 Making a call ..............................................9 Making a call from your contacts .......9 Answering and rejecting a call............9 Using the speakerphone ......................
Adding a city to your world time.17 Go to ......................................................18 Torch ......................................................18 Fake call ................................................18 Web ............................................................18 Accessing the wap browser...........18 Settings .....................................................18 Personalising your profiles ............18 Using flight mode .............................
Getting to know your phone Earpiece Main screen Navigation key End/Power key Call key Dials a phone number and answers incoming calls. Charger, cable slot, Handsfree connector Memory card slot Ends or rejects a call. Turns the phone on/off. Returns to the standby screen when you use the menu. Volume key Dual SIM key Camera Go to Camera function directly.
Installing a memory card Lift the memory card cover and insert a micro SD card with the golden contact area facing downwards. Close the memory card cover so that it clicks shut. To remove the memory card, gently push it. Formatting the memory card Press Menu and select Settings. Choose Memory info, select External memory and press Format, and insert security code. WARNING: When you format your memory card, all the content will be wiped.
Installing the SIM and battery 1 Remove the battery cover Slide the battery cover towards the top of the phone and away from it. 2 Install the SIM card Slide the SIM card into the SIM card holder making sure that the gold contact area on the card is facing downwards. Please make sure the battery is removed from the phone before installing the SIM card. To remove the SIM card, pull it gently in the opposite direction.
Charging your phone 3 Install the battery Insert the left side of the battery into the top edge of the battery compartment first. Ensure that the battery contacts align with the phone’s terminals. Press the right side of the battery until down it clicks into place. Remove the charger socket cover on the side of your GX300. Connect the Travel Adapter (Charger) and the included USB cable. Connect the USB cable into the phone and plug it into a power socket.
Using Dual SIM-card You can see two Network Signal icons on the left-top of the screen when you insert two SIM-Card. To select or switch the SIMcard, press Menu and select Settings,then select Dual SIM. Or press Dual SIM key simply on the right side of the GX300. Dual SIM key make it easy for you to switch SIM-Card whenever you call, send messages and so on. TIP! You can see the network signals highlighted by background colour when you switch them.
Calls Making a call 1 Key in the number using the keypad. To delete a digit press CLR. 2 Press to initiate the call. 3 To end the call, press . TIP! To enter + when making an international call, press and hold 0. TIP! To control the volume during a call, press volume key. Making a call from your contacts 1 Select Contacts from the home screen. 2 Using the keypad, enter the first letter of the contact you want to call. For example, for Office, Press 6 three times to select the first character, “O”.
Speed dialling Changing the call settings Press Menu and select Contacts, then choose Speed dials. You can assign a speed dial number to a contact you call frequently. Speed dial 1 is set to your voice mail and you can not change it. You can set the menu relevant to a call. Press Menu, select Settings and choose Call and Select SIM 1 or SIM 2. Call divert - Choose whether to divert your calls. Call barring - Select when you would like calls to be barred.
Auto redial - Allows you to set the auto redial function when a call attempt has failed. Minute minder - Determines whether to sound a tone when you are on the phone as per the set time. Save new number - Choose Yes or No. Contacts Searching for a contact 1 Select Contacts from the home screen and choose Names. 2 Using the keypad enter the first letter of the contact you want to call. 3 To scroll through the contacts and their different numbers use the navigation keys.
Sending a message 1 Press Menu, select Messaging, and choose Create message. 2 Choose Message to send an SMS or MMS. 3 A new message editor will open. The message editor combines Text message and Multimedia messages into one intuitive and easy to switch between editor. The default setting of the message editor is text message. 4 Enter the phone number or press Options and select Send to add a contact from the list of your contacts. You can even add multiple contacts by selecting Add recipient.
T9 mode T9 mode uses a built-in dictionary to recognise words you’re writing based on the key sequences you press. Simply press the number key associated with the letter you want to enter, and the dictionary will recognise the word once all the letters are entered. Abc mode This mode allows you to enter letters by pressing the key labeled with the required letter once, twice, three or four times until the letter is displayed. 123 mode Type numbers using one keystroke per number.
Message folders Press Menu, select Messaging. The folder structure used on your GX300 is fairly self explanatory. Create message - Allows you to create new message. Inbox - All the messages you receive are placed into your Inbox. From here you can reply, forward and more. My mailbox - All your e-mails you receive are placed into My mailbox. Drafts - If you don’t have time to finish writing a message, you can save what you have written so far in here.
Video camera FM radio Shooting a quick video Your GX300 has an FM radio feature so you can tune into your favourite stations and listen on the move. 1 Press Menu and select Media, then choose Video. 2 Point the camera lens towards the subject of the video. 3 Press key to start recording. 4 REC will appear in the viewfinder and a timer will show the length of your video. 5 Select Stop to stop recording. Music Your GX300 has a built-in music player so you can play all your favourite music.
TIP! You can listen to the radio via built-in speaker. Press Options, select Listen via speaker. Recording the Radio 1 Press key during listening to the radio. 2 The recording time is displayed on your phone. If you want to stop the recording, press key. If recording is done, the recorded contents will be saved in Gallery as mp3 file. Voice recorder Gallery You can store any media files into your phone’s memory so that you have easy access to all of your images, sounds, videos, others and games.
You can add and manage the appointments. Adding an item to your to do list (Menu > Organiser > To-do list) You can view, edit and add tasks to do. Adding a note (Menu > Organiser > Notes) Using the stopwatch (Menu > Organiser > Stopwatch) This option allows you to use the function of a stopwatch. Date finder (Menu > Organiser > Date finder) You can register your own notes here. Date finder is a handy tool to help you calculate what the date will be after a certain amount of days has passed.
Go to (Menu > Organiser > Go to) It helps you to go to the menu you search for. You can set the item as Go to. Torch (Menu > Organiser > Torch) This allows you to light the place with a lamp . Set it to On and you can find the light from the back side of the phone. Fake call (Menu > Organiser > Fake call) This is a useful function for avoiding awkward situation politely. You can call yourself by setting the time in Fake call menu.
Changing your display settings (Menu > Settings > Display) You can change the settings for the phone display. Changing your date & time (Menu > Settings > Date and time) You can set functions relating to the date and time. Changing your connectivity settings 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.
Make your changes to: My phone’s visibility - Choose whether to Visible, Hidden or Visible for 1 min your device to others. My phone’s name - Enter a name for your LG GX300. Supported services - Shows what it supports. My address - View your Bluetooth address. Pairing with another Bluetooth device 1 Check your Bluetooth is On and Visible. You can change your visibility in the Bluetooth Settings menu, by selecting My phone’s visibility, then Visible. 2 Select Active devices from the Bluetooth menu.
Changing your other settings Network - Choose SIM 1 or SIM 2, Select network mode settings using this menu. Also you can add a preferable network to be connected to Preferred lists. Internet profile - Choose SIM 1 or SIM 2, This menu shows the Internet profiles. You can create new profiles, delete or edit them using the options menu. However, you cannot delete or edit default configurations. Access points - Choose SIM 1 or SIM 2, This menu shows the access points list.
PIN code request - Choose SIM 1 or SIM 2, Choose a PIN code to be requested when you turn your phone on. Handset lock - Choose to lock your handset. Lock if SIM is changed - If you activate this option, your phone will request a security code when you change your SIM card. Change codes - Change your PIN code, PIN2 code, Security code. Viewing memory status (Menu > Settings > Memory info.
Phone Software update LG Mobile Phone Software update from internet For more information on using this function, please visit the http://update.lgmobile.com or http://www.lg.com/common/ index.jsp ¤ select country ¤ Support This Feature allows you to update the firmware of your phone to the latest version conveniently from the internet without the need to visit a service center.
Guidelines for safe and efficient use Exposure to radio frequency energy Radio wave exposure and Specific Absorption Rate (SAR) information This mobile phone model GX300 has been designed to comply with applicable safety requirements for exposure to radio waves. These requirements are based on scientific guidelines that include safety margins designed to assure the safety of all users, regardless of age and health.
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.
• 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.
aware of your surroundings. This is particularly imperative when near roads. Avoid damage to your hearing Damage to your hearing can occur if you are exposed to loud sound for long periods of time. We therefore recommend that you do not turn on or off the handset close to your ear. We also recommend that music and call volumes are set to a reasonable level. • Do not transport or store flammable gas, liquid, or explosives in the same compartment of your vehicle as your mobile phone and accessories.
Battery information and care • You do not need to completely discharge the battery before recharging. 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 shortcircuit the battery pack. • Keep the metal contacts of the battery pack clean. • Replace the battery when it no longer provides acceptable performance.
Accessories These accessories are supplied with the GX300. Charger Data cable Battery CD Stereo 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 inquires.
Technical data Ambient Temperatures Max.: +55°C (discharging) +45°C (charging) Min.
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 USIM error There is no USIM card in the phone or it is nserted incorrectly. Make sure the USIM card is correctly inserted. No network connection Signal weak Outside GSM network area Move towards a window or into an open area.
Troubleshooting Message Possible causes 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.
