LG GS290 Owner’s Manual
USER GUIDE
GS290
P/NO : MMBB0370979(1.1) WR
www.lg.com
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GS290GS290 User Guide
Some of contents of this manual may not
apply to your phone depending on your
phone’s software or your service provider.
This handset is not recommended for the
visually impaired because of its touch-screen
keypad.
Congratulations on your purchase of the
advanced and compact GS290 phone by LG,
designed to operate with the latest digital
mobile communication technology.
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Disposal of your old appliance
1 When this crossed-out wheeled bin symbol is attached to a
product it means the product is covered by the European Directive
2002/96/EC.
2 All electrical and electronic products should be disposed of
separately from the municipal waste stream via designated
collection facilities appointed by the government or the local
authorities.
3 The correct disposal of your old appliance will help prevent
potential negative consequences for the environment and human
health.
4 For more detailed information about disposal of your old appliance,
please contact your city office, waste disposal service or the shop
where you purchased the product.
Disposal of waste batteries/accumulators
1 When this crossed-out wheeled bin symbol is attached to batteries/
accumulators of your product it means they are covered by the
European Directive 2006/66/EC.
2 This symbol may be combined with chemical symbols for
mercury(Hg), cadmium(Cd) or lead(Pb) if the battery contains more
than 0.0005% of mercury, 0.002% of cadmium or 0.004% of lead.
3 All batteries/accumulators should be disposed separately from
the municipal waste stream via designated collection facilities
appointed by the government or the local authorities.
4 The correct disposal of your old batteries/accumulators will help
to prevent potential negative consequences for the environment,
animal and human health.
5 For more detailed information about disposal of your old batteries/
accumulators, please contact your city office, waste disposal service
or the shop where you purchased the product.
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Contents
Guidelines for safe and
e cient use .............................. 4
Getting to know your
phone .......................................10
Installing the SIM and
battery ...................................... 11
Memory card ..........................12
Charging your phone ..........12
Using your touch screen .... 13
Your home screen ................14
Calls ...........................................17
Messaging ............................... 20
Camera .....................................24
Video camera .........................25
Your photos and videos .....26
Multimedia .............................27
UTILITIES .................................. 30
PC Sync .....................................32
The web ...................................34
Settings .................................... 35
Accessories .............................39
Technical data ........................40
Troubleshooting ...................41
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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. These
requirements are based on scientific
guidelines that include safety margins
designed to assure the safety of all
persons, regardless of age and health.
•
The radio wave exposure guidelines
employ a unit of measurement
known as the Specific Absorption
Rate, or SAR. Tests for SAR are
conducted using standardised
methods with the phone transmitting
at its highest certified power level in
all used frequency bands.
• While there may be differences
between the SAR levels of various LG
phone models, they are all designed
to meet the relevant guidelines for
exposure to radio waves.
• The SAR limit recommended by the
International Commission on Non-
Ionizing Radiation Protection
(ICNIRP) is 2W/kg averaged over 10g
of tissue.
• The highest SAR value for this model
phone tested by DASY4 for use at
the ear is 0.993 W/kg (10 g) and
when worn on the body is 0.543
W/kg(10 g).
• The SAR limit recommended by the
Institute of Electrical and Electronics
Engineers (IEEE) is 1.6 W/kg averaged
over 1g of tissue.
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.
Repairs under warranty, at
LG’soption, 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.
Guidelines for safe and e cient use
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• 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 subject this unit to
mechanical vibration or shock.
• Switch off the phone in any area
where you are required by special
regulations. For example, do not use
your phone in hospitals as it may
affect sensitive medical equipment.
• Do not handle the phone with wet
hands while it is being charged. It
may cause an electric shock and can
seriously damage your phone.
• Do not charge a handset near
flammable material as the handset
can become hot and create a fire
hazard.
• Use a dry cloth to clean the exterior
of the unit (do not use solvents such
as benzene, thinner or alcohol).
• 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
Electronics devices
All mobile phones may get
interference, which could affect
performance.
• Do not use your mobile phone near
medical equipment. Avoid placing
the phone over pacemakers, for
example, in your breast pocket.
• Mobile phones may interfere with
some hearing aids.
• 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.
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Guidelines for safe and e cient use
• Do not use a hand-held phone while
driving.
• Give full attention to driving.
• Use a hands-free kit, if available.
• Pull off the road and park before
making or answering a call if driving
conditions so require.
• RF energy may affect some
electronic systems in your vehicle
such as car stereos and safety
equipment.
• If your vehicle is equipped with an
airbag, ensure it is not obstructed by
your mobile device or accessories. It
may fail or cause a serious injury if
obstructed when deployed.
• 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 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.
NOTE: Excessive sound pressure
from earphones can cause
hearing loss.
Glass Parts
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 authorized
service provider.
Blasting area
Do not use the phone where blasting
is in progress. Observe restrictions,
and follow any regulations or rules.
Potentially explosive
atmospheres
• Do not use the phone at a refueling
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.
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In aircraft
Wireless devices can cause
interference in aircraft.
• Turn your mobile phone off before
boarding any aircraft.
• 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
under all mobile networks. Therefore,
you should never depend solely on
the phone for emergency calls. Check
with your local service provider.
• Use your wireless phone to call
emergency services for yourself
or others in the case of fire, traffic
accident or medical emergincies;
- Australia Dial (0-0-0)
- New Zealand Dial (1-1-1)
- International Dial (1-1-2)
- other local emergency number.
Remember, it is a free call on your
wireless phone for emergency
services.
• Use your wireless phone to help
others in emergencies, if you see an
accident in progress or other serious
emergency where lives are in danger,
call the emergency number, as you
would want others to do for you.
• Use your wireless phone to help
others in emergencies, if you see an
auto accident crime in progress or
other serious emergency where lives
are in danger, call the emergency
number, as you would want others
to do for you.
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 short-circuit
the battery pack.
• Keep the metal contacts of the
battery pack clean.
• Replace the battery when it
no longer provides acceptable
performance. The battery pack
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Guidelines for safe and e cient use
maybe recharged hundreds of times
until it needs replacing.
• Recharge the battery if it has
not been used for a long time to
maximize 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.
• There is risk of explosion if the
battery is replaced by an incorrect
type.
• Dispose of used batteries according
to the manufacturer’s instructions.
Please recycle when possible. Do not
dispose as household waste.
• If you need to replace the battery,
take it to the nearest authorized LG
Electronics service point or dealer for
assistance.
• Always unplug the charger from the
wall socket after the phone is fully
charged to save unnecessary power
consumption of the charger.
• Actual battery life will depend on
network configuration, product
settings, usage patterns, battery and
environmental conditions.
Driver Safety Tips
Your wireless telephone gives you
the powerful ability to communicate
by voice - almost anywhere, anytime.
But an important responsibility
accompanies the benefi ts of wireless
phones, one that every user must
uphold. When driving a car, driving is
your first responsibility. When using
your wireless phone behind the wheel
of a car, practice good common sense
and remember the following tips:
• Use a hands free device. If
possible, add an additional layer
of convenience and safety to your
wireless phone with one of the many
hands free accessories available
today.
• Let the person you are speaking with
know you are driving; if necessary,
suspend the call in heavy traffic or
hazardous weather conditions.
• Do not take notes or look up phone
numbers while driving. Jotting down
a “to do” list or flipping through your
address book takes attention away
from your primary responsibility,
driving safely.
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• If possible, place calls when you are
not moving or before pulling into
traffic. Try to plan calls when you will
not be driving.
• Do not engage in stressful or
emotional conversations that may
be distracting. Make people you are
talking with aware you are driving
and suspend conversations that have
the potential to divert your attention
from the road.
• Call roadside assistance or a special
nonemergency wireless assistance
number when necessary. If you
see a broken down vehicle posing
no serious hazard, a broken traffic
signal, a minor traffic accident
where no one appears injured, or a
vehicle you know to be stolen, call
roadside assistance or other special
nonemergency wireless number.
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Getting to know your phone
Lock key
• Short press to turn
on/off the screen.
WARNING: Placing a heavy object on the phone or sitting on it while it is in
your pocket can damage the phone’s LCD and touch screen functionality.
Side keys
• When the screen is
at the Home screen:
Ring tone and Touch
tone volume.
• During a call:
Earpiece volume.
MicroSD Card Slot
Camera key
• Go to the camera
menu directly
by pressing and
holding the key.
Charger, cable
Call key
• Dials a phone
number and
answers
incoming calls.
Multitasking key
End/Power key
• Long press for
power on/off.
Main screen
Handsfree or Stereo earphone
connector
Earpiece
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Installing the SIM and battery
1 Remove the battery cover
Slide the battery cover towards the
bottom 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
outwards.
WARNING: Do not use your
ngernail to remove the battery.
WARNING: Do not remove
the battery when the phone is
switched on, as this may damage
the 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.
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Memory card Charging your phone
Installing a memory card
You can expand the memory space
on your phone by using a MicroSD
memory card.
NOTE: The GS290 Supports up to a
16GB Memory Card
1 Open the microSD card slot cover
on the left-hand edge of the
phone.
2 Slide the microSD card into the
slot until it clicks into place. Make
sure the gold contact area is facing
downwards.
Remove the charger socket cover
on the side of your GS290. Connect
the Travel Adapter (Charger) and the
included USB cable. Connect the USB
cable into the phone and plug it into
a power socket. Your GS290 must
be charged until the “Battery full“
message appears on the screen.
NOTE: The battery must be fully
charged initially to improve battery
lifetime. Disregard the first “Battery
full” message and keep the phone on
charge overnight.
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