LG GU285F Users manual

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GU285f USER GUIDE

This document is the user guide for the LG GU285f 3G Video Mobile Phone. All rights for this document are reserved by LG Electronics. Copying, modifying and distributing this document without the consent of LG Electronics are prohibited.

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/CE.

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.

Part 15.21 statement

"Change or Modifications that are not expressly approved by the manufacturer could void the user's authority to operate the equipment. “

Part 15.105 statement

This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules.

These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in 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. If this equipment does cause harmful interference or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures:

-Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.

-Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.

-Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected.

- Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.

Part 15 Class B Compliance

This device and its accessories comply with part15 of FCC rules.

Operation is subject to the following two conditions:

(1)This device & its accessories may not cause harmful interference.

(2)This device & its accessories must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.

Body-worn Operation

This device has been tested for typical body-worn operations with the distance of 0.79inches (2.0cm) from the user’s body.

To comply with FCC RF exposure requirements, a minimum separation distance of 0.79inches(2.0cm) must be maintained from the user's body.

Additionally, Belt clips, holsters & other body-worn accessories may not contain metallic components.

GU285f Features

	Parts of the phone
	Open view
	Earpiece
	Earpiece
	Navigation keys
	Navigation keys
	vIn standby mode:
	lProfiles popup
	rWrite Text message
	uQuick menu
	dContact list
	vIn menu: Navigates
	menus.

	OK (Confirm) key
Features GU285f	Multitasking key
	Multitasking key

VGA camera

LCD screen

vTop: Icons showing signal strength, battery level and various other functions

vBottom: Soft key indications

Camera Hot key

vGo to Camera preview

Alpha numeric keys vIn standby mode:

Input numbers to dial. Hold down:

0for international calls.

1to dial voice mail centre.

2to9for speed dials. vIn editing mode: Enter

numbers & characters.

Left soft key/ Right soft key

Performs the function indicated at the bottom of the display.

Call End key

vYou can end a call.

vYou can go back to standby mode by pressing this key when activating the menu.

Clear key

You can delete a letter or go back to previous menu.

Send key

vDials a phone number and answers a call. vIn standby mode: Shows a history of calls

made, received, and missed.

Features GU285f

GU285f Features

Right side view		Left side view
			Handstrap Hole
	Headset/Charger/		microSD card slot
	Headset/Charger/		microSD card slot
	Cable connector
			Side keys
			Side keys

Features GU285f

Rear view

Battery cover

External camera lens

Battery

USIM card socket

Features GU285f

Getting Started

Installing the USIM card and battery

1. Installing the USIM card.

Your USIM card contains your phone number, service details and contacts and must be inserted into your handset. If your USIM card is removed then your handset becomes unusable (except

for emergency calls) until a valid one is inserted. Always disconnect the charger and other accessories from your handset before inserting and removing your USIM card. Slide the USIM card into the USIM card holder. Make sure that the USIM card is properly inserted and the gold contact area on the card is facing downwards. To remove the USIM card, press down lightly and pull it in the reverse direction.

Getting
Started	To insert the USIM card
	To insert the USIM card

To remove the USIM card

Note

vThe metal contact of the USIM card can easily be damaged by scratches. Pay special attention to the USIM card while handling. Follow the instructions supplied with the USIM card.

vAfter removing the battery, insert USIM card.

2. Installing the battery.

Slide the battery upwards until it snaps back into place.

3. To remove the battery.

Turn the power off. (If the power is left on, there is a chance you could lose the stored telephone numbers and messages.)

Press and hold down the battery release button and slide the battery down.

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Charging the Battery

Before connecting the travel adapter to the phone you must first install the battery.

1.With the arrow facing you as shown in the diagram push the plug on the battery adapter into the socket on the right side of the phone until it clicks into place.

2.Connect the other end of the travel adapter to the mains socket.

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Note

vOnly use the charger included in the box.

3.The moving bars on the battery icon will stop after charging is complete.

4.Ensure the battery is fully charged before using the phone for the first time.

CAUTION!

•Do not force the connector as this may damage the phone and/or the travel adapter.

•If you use the battery pack charger when abroad, use an attachment plug adaptor for the proper configuration.

•Do not remove your battery or the USIM card while charging.

WARNING!

•Unplug the power cord and charger during lightning storms to avoid electric shock or fire.

•Make sure that no sharp-edged items such as animal teeth or nails, come into contact with the battery. This may cause a fire.

Disconnecting the charger

Disconnect the travel adapter from the phone as shown in the diagram below.

How to use a microSD memory card

1.Turn the phone off. Inserting or removing the microSD when the phone is on may damage the files stored in the memory card.

2.Lift the plastic cover which protects the microSD slot.

3.Insert the memory card into the slot. The gold contacts must be kept on the back of the microSD. Don’t push the microSD too much. If it doesn't go into the slot easily, you may be trying to insert it in the wrong way or there could be a foreign object in the slot.

4.Once inserted, push the memory card until you hear a Click, meaning that the microSD has been correctly engaged.

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Getting Started

For more information on the microSD, please refer to the memory card instruction manual.

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5.Close the plastic slot protection.

6.To remove the memory card, turn the phone off, open the slot protection and push the microSD to unlock it. Carefully extract the memory card.

Attention:

vAvoid using the Flash Memory Card when the battery is low.

vWhen writing to the card, wait for the operation to complete before removing the card.

vThe card is designed to fit easily into the system one way only.

vDo not bend the card or force it into the slot.

vDo not insert any memory cards other than those made by microSD.

vIf the microSD has been formatted using FAT32, format the microSD using FAT16 again.

Memory card formatting

Before you start to use the memory card you have to format it. After you insert the memory card, select Menu →Settings → Memory manager →External memory, then press Lthe left soft key.

This operation should only be done when you insert the memory card for the first time. During formatting various folders will be created for different data types.

Turning Handset ON/OFF

Turning your handset on

Ensure that your USIM card is in your handset and the battery is charged. Press and hold euntil the power comes on. Enter the USIM PIN code that was supplied with your USIM card if the PIN code request is set to On.

After a few seconds you will be registered on the network.

Turning your handset off

Press and hold euntil the power goes off. There may be a few seconds delay while the handset powers down. Do not turn the handset on again during this time.

Emergency call function

The right soft key is represented by “Inactive/ Emergency call”on the screen. Press the right soft key or dial your emergency number using the number keys, and then press sto make an emergency call.

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General Functions

Functions General

Making and answering calls

Making a voice call

1.Enter the number including the full area code.

vTo delete a digit press ckey.

To delete all digits press and hold c key.

2.Press sto make the call.

3.Press eto finish the call, or close the handset.

Note

vTo activate the speakerphone during a call, activate the touch keys and press O.

Making a call from the call logs

1.In standby mode, press sand the latest incoming, outgoing and missed phone numbers will be displayed.

2.Select the desired number by using d/u.

3.Press s to call the number.

Making a video call

You can make and receive video calls when both you and the other person have 3G coverage. To make/answer a video call, do the following.

1.Input the phone number using the keypad, or select the phone number from the calls made/received lists.

vTo correct mistakes, press cbriefly

to delete the last number, or press and hold cto delete all numbers.

2.If you do not want to use the speakerphone, ensure you have the headset plugged in.

3.To start the video function, press the left soft key [Options] and select Make video call.

vYou will be notified that you will need to close other applications to make the video call.

Note

vThe video call may take some time to connect. Please be patient. The connection time will also depend on how quickly the other party answers the call. While the video call is connecting, you will see your own image; after the other party has answered, their image will be displayed on the screen.

4.Adjust the camera position if necessary.

5.Press eto finish the call, or close the handset.

Making a voice/video call from Contacts

It is easy to call anyone whose number you have stored in your Contacts.

1.Press dto access the contacts list.

2.Scroll to the contact to make a call.

3.Press sto make a voice call. Press the left soft key and select Make video call to make a video call.

4.Press eto finish the call.

Making international calls

1.Press and hold 0for the international prefix. The‘+’character prefixes the international access code.

2.Enter the country code, area code, and the phone number.

3.Press s.

Answering a call

When you receive a call, the phone rings and the flashing phone icon appears on the screen. If the caller can be identified, the caller’s phone number (or name if stored in your Contacts) is displayed.

1.Open the slider to answer an incoming call.

Note

vTo reject an incoming call, press e or the right soft key twice.

vIf you set Answer mode as Press send key (Menu 2.0.4), you can answer the call by pressing safter opening the slider.

vIf the answer mode is set to Press any key, any key will answer a call except for e.

Functions General

General Functions

2. End the call by closing the handset or pressinge.

Note

vYou can answer a call while using the Contacts or other menu features.

vWhen the compatible headset is connected, you can also answer a call using the headset key, as well as using the phone. To reject an incoming call, press e.

vYou can mute the ringtone when a call comes in by pressing and holding the volume right soft key.

	Shortcut to activate vibrate
	mode
	You can activate the vibrate only mode
	by pressing and holding down *after
	opening the phone.
General	Signal strength
General	You can check the strength of your signal
	by the signal indicator on the LCD screen
Functions	of your phone. Signal strength can vary,
Functions	particularly inside buildings. Moving close
	to a window may improve reception.

Entering text

You can enter alphanumeric characters using the keypad.

For example, storing names in Contacts, writing a message, creating a personal greeting or scheduling events in the calendar all require entering text.

Changing the text input mode

1.When you are in a field that allows characters to be entered, you will notice the text input mode indicator in the upper right corner of the LCD screen.

2.If T9 is on, you can change the mode to

T9Abc, T9ABC, 123, T9abc by pressing

#. When T9 is off, the mode will be changed to Abc, ABC, 123, abc.

Using the T9 Mode

The T9 predictive text input mode allows you to enter words easily with a minimum number of key presses. As you press each key, the handset begins to display the characters that it thinks you are typing based on a built-in dictionary. As new letters are added, the word changes to reflect the most likely candidate from the dictionary.

Using the ABC Mode

Use 2to 9to enter your text.

1.Press the key labelled with the required letter:

vOnce for the first letter.

vTwice for the second letter. vAnd so on.

2.To insert a space, press 0once. To delete letters, press c.

Using the 123 (Number) mode

The 123 mode enables you to enter numbers in a message(a telephone number, for example). Press the keys corresponding to the required digits before manually switching back to the appropriate text entry mode.

Using the symbol mode

The symbol mode enables you to enter various symbols or special characters. To enter a symbol, select Options →Insert → Symbols. Use the navigation and numeric

keys to select the desired symbol and press

Functions General

Overview of Menu Functions

You can launch a menu by pressing Oin the idle screen. Move to the desired item and press Oto go into the sub menu.

From the main menu you can also go into a submenu by directly pressing the corresponding numeric key as follows. The main menu consists of the following top menus and sub menus.

Functions Menu of Overview

1. Games & Apps

1.1My games & apps

1.2Settings

2. Calling

2.1Make video call

2.2Call logs

2.3Call durations

2.4Data volume

2.5Call costs

2.6Call divert

2.7Call barring

2.8Fixed dial numbe s

2.9Call waiting

2.0 Common settings

2.* Video call setting

3. Organiser

3.1Calendar

3.2To do

3.3Memo

3.4Secret memo

3.5Date finder

3.6Settings

4. Multimedia

4.1Camera

4.2Video camera

4.3Music

4.4Voice recorder

5. Messages

5.1Create new message

5.2Inbox

5.3Mailbox

5.4Drafts

5.5Outbox

5.6Sent items

5.7My folders

5.8Templates

5.9Emoticons

5.0 Settings

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