LG GU290V User Manual

User Guide

GU290V

ENGLISH

FRANÇAIS

P/NO : MMBB0377405(1.1)

www.lg.com/ca

Bluetooth QD ID B016133

Some of the contents in this manual may differ from your phone depending on the software of the phone or your service provider.

GU290V User Guide

ENGLISH

Congratulations on your purchase of the advanced and compact GU290V phone by LG, designed to operate with the latest digital mobile communication technology.

Your new LG GU290V provides enhanced call quality through LG’s voice and sound engine which automatically adjusts listening level and improves speech quality by removing background noise from incoming calls.

Contents

For Your Safety ..................5

Guidelines for safe and

efﬁ cient use ..................... 13

Getting to know

your phone ....................... 41

Getting started .................44

Installing the SIM and battery 44

Installing a memory card .......47

Your Home screen ...........48

On-Screen Icons ...................48

General functions ............49

Making a call ........................49

Making a Call with

the Send Key ........................49

Making International Calls .....49

Ending a Call ........................50

Making a Call from the

Contacts...............................50

Answering a Call ...................50

Adjusting the Volume ............51

Entering Text .........................51

During a Call ........................55

Conference Calls ..................57

Menu Tree ........................60

Music Player .................... 62

All Songs ..............................62

Playlists................................62

Artists ..................................62

Albums ................................62

Genres .................................62

Shufﬂ e Songs .......................62

Call History ......................63

All Calls ................................63

Missed Calls .........................63

Dialed Calls ..........................63

Received Calls ......................63

Games&Apps ................... 64

Games & Applications ...........64

Browser ........................... 65

Home ..................................65

Enter URL .............................66

Bookmarks ...........................66

Saved Pages .......................67

Recent Pages ......................67

RSS Reader .........................67

Browser Settings .................68

Contents

Messaging ....................... 72

Create Message ...................72

Inbox ..................................76

IM ..................................77

Outbox .................................77

Drafts ..................................78

Sentbox ................................78

Email ..................................79

Voicemail .............................80

Message Settings .................80

My Stuff ........................... 84

Music Player .........................84

Camera ................................84

Sound .................................. 84

Pictures................................84

Video ..................................85

Other Files ............................85

File Manager ........................86

Tools ................................87

Voice Command ...................87

Alarm Clock ..........................89

Calendar ..............................90

Notepad ...............................91

Calculator .............................92

World Clock ..........................92

Tasks ..................................92

Stopwatch ............................93

Tip Calculator .......................94

Unit Converter.......................94

Contacts ........................... 95

Contact List ..........................95

New Contact .........................95

Caller Groups........................95

Speed Dial Lists ....................96

SIM Management .................96

My Numbers .........................96

Settings ........................... 97

Sound .................................. 97

Display .................................98

Phone Settings .....................99

Connection .........................103

Call ................................107

Application Settings ............110

Memory .............................110

Software Update .................111

Phone Information...............112

Accessories ................... 113

Trouble Shooting ............114

For Your Safety

Important Information

This user guide contains important information on the use and operation of this phone. Please read all the information carefully for optimal performance and to prevent any damage to or misuse of the phone. Any changes or modiﬁ cations not expressly approved in this user guide could void your warranty for this equipment.

Before You Start

Safety Instructions

WARNING

To reduce the possibility of electric shock, do not expose your phone to high humidity areas, such as the bathroom, swimming pool, etc.

Always store your phone away from heat. Never store

your phone in settings that may expose it to temperatures less than 32°F or greater than 104°F, such as outside during extreme weather conditions or in your car on a hot day. Exposure to excessive cold or heat will result in malfunction, damage and/or catastrophic failure.

Be careful when using your phone near other electronic devices. RF

emissions from your mobile phone may affect nearby in adequately shielded electronic equipment. You should consult with manufacturers of any personal medical devices such as pacemakers and hearing aides to determine if they are susceptible to interference from your mobile phone.

For Your Safety

Turn off your phone in a medical facility or at a gas station. Never place your phone in a microwave oven as this will cause the battery to explode.

IMPORTANT! Please read the TIA SAFETY INFORMATION on page 13 before using your phone.

Safety Information

Read these simple guidelines. Breaking the rules may be dangerous or illegal. Further detailed information is given in

this user guide.

• Never use an unapproved battery since this could damage the phone and/or battery and could cause the battery to explode.

• Never place your phone in a microwave oven as it will cause the battery to explode.

• Do not dispose of your battery by ﬁ re or with hazardous or ﬂ ammable materials.

• Make sure that no sharpedged items come into contact with the battery. There is a risk of this causing a ﬁ re.

• Store the battery in a place out of reach of children.

• Be careful that children do not swallow any parts such as rubber plugs (earphone, connection parts of the phone, etc.). This could cause asphyxiation or suffocation.

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

• When riding in a car, do not leave your phone or set up the hands-free kit near to the air bag. If wireless equipment is improperly installed and the air bag is activated, you may be seriously injured.

• Do not use a hand-held phone while driving.

• Do not use the phone in areas where its use is prohibited. (For example: aircraft).

• Do not expose the battery charger or adapter to direct sunlight or use it in places with high humidity, such as a bathroom.

• Never store your phone in temperatures less than- 4°F or greater than 122°F.

• Do not use harsh chemicals (such as alcohol, benzene,

thinners, etc.) or detergents to clean your phone. There is a risk of this causing a ﬁ re.

• Do not drop, strike, or shake your phone severely. Such actions may harm the internal circuit boards of the phone.

• Do not use your phone in high explosive areas as the phone may generate sparks.

• Do not damage the power cord by bending, twisting, pulling, or heating.

• Do not use the plug if it is loose as it may cause a ﬁ re or electric shock.

• Do not place any heavy items on the power cord. Do not allow the power cord to be crimped as it may cause ﬁ re or electric shock.

For Your Safety

• Do not handle the phone with wet hands while it is being charged. It may cause an electric shock or seriously damage your phone.

• Do not disassemble the phone.

• Do not place or answer calls while charging the phone as it may short-circuit the phone and/or cause electric shock or ﬁ re.

• Only use the batteries, antennas, and chargers provided by LG. The warranty will not be applied to products provided by other suppliers.

• Only authorized personnel should service the phone and its accessories. Faulty installation or service may result in accidents and consequently invalidate the warranty.

• Do not hold or let the antenna come in contact with your body during a call.

• An emergency call can be made only within a service area. For an emergency call, make sure that you are within a service area and that the phone is turned on.

• Use accessories, such as earphones and headsets, with caution. Ensure that cables are tucked away safely and do not touch the antenna unnecessarily.

Memory card information and care

• Always insert/ remove the

memory card while the handset power is off. If you remove it while the power is on, it may be damaged.

• If a damage cannot be ﬁ xed, format the memory card.

• The memory card cannot be used for recording copyright protected data.

• Do not write forcefully on the memo area.

• Carry and store the memory card in its case.

• Do not allow the memory card to get wet.

• Do not leave the memory card in extremely hot location.

• Do not disassemble or modify the memory card.

FCC RF Exposure Information

WARNING

Read this information before operating the phone.

In August 1996, the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) of the United States, with its action in Report and Order FCC 96-326, adopted an updated safety standard for human exposure to radio frequency (RF) electromagnetic energy emitted by FCC regulated transmitters. Those guidelines are consistent with the safety standard previously set by both U.S. and international standards bodies.

The design of this phone complies with the FCC guidelines and these international standards.

For Your Safety

CAUTION

Use only the supplied and approved antenna. Use of unauthorized antennas or modiﬁ cations could impair call quality, damage the phone, void your warranty and/or result in violation of FCC regulations. Do not use the phone with a damaged antenna. If a damaged antenna comes into contact with skin, a minor burn may result. Contact your local dealer for a replacement antenna.

Body-worn Operation

This device was tested for typical body-worn operations with the back of the phone kept 0.79 inches (2cm) between the user’s body and the back of the phone. To comply with FCC RF

exposure requirements, a minimum separation distance of 0.79 inches (2cm) must be maintained between the user’s body and the back of the phone. Third-party belt-clips, holsters, and similar accessories containing metallic components should not be used.

Body-worn accessories that cannot maintain 0.79 inches (2cm) separation distance between the user’s body and the back of the phone, and have not been tested for typical body-worn operations may not comply with FCC RF exposure limits and should be avoided.

Vehicle Mounted External Antenna (optional, if available)

A minimum separation distance of 8 inches (20cm) must be maintained between the user/bystander and the vehicle mounted external antenna to satisfy FCC RF exposure requirements. For more information about RF exposure, visit the FCC website at www.fcc.gov

FCC Part 15 Class B Compliance

This device and its accessories comply with part 15 of FCC rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions:

(1) This device and its accessories may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device and its accessories must accept any interference

received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.

Cautions for Battery

• Do not disassemble.

• Do not short-circuit.

• Do not expose to high

temperature: 60°C (140°F).

• Do not incinerate.

Battery Disposal

• Please dispose of your

battery properly or bring to your local wireless carrier for recycling.

• Do not dispose in ﬁ re or with hazardous or ﬂ ammable materials.

For Your Safety

Adapter (Charger) Cautions

• Using the wrong battery

charger could damage your phone and void your warranty.

• The adapter or battery charger is intended for indoor use only.

Do not expose the adapter or battery charger to direct sunlight or use it in places with high humidity, such as the bathroom.

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.

• 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 attempting to cross the street.

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TIA Safety Information

Provided herein is the complete TIA Safety Information for Wireless Handheld phones. Inclusion of the text covering Pacemakers, Hearing Aids, and Other Medical Devices is required in the owner’s manual for CTIA Certiﬁ cation. Use of the remaining TIA language is encouraged when appropriate.

Exposure to Radio Frequency Signal

Your wireless handheld portable telephone is a lowpower radio transmitter and receiver. When it is ON, it receives and also sends out radio frequency (RF) signals.

In August, 1996, the Federal Communications Commissions (FCC) adopted RF exposure

guidelines with safety levels for handheld wireless phones.

Those guidelines are consistent with the safety standards previously set by both U.S. and international standards bodies:

ANSI C95.1 (1992) * NCRP Report 86 (1986) ICNIRP (1996) Those standards were based

on comprehensive and periodic evaluations of the relevant scientiﬁ c literature. For example, over 120 scientists, engineers, and physicians from universities, government health agencies, and industry reviewed the available body of research to develop the ANSI Standard (C95.1).

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* American National Standards

Institute; National Council on Radiation Protection and Measurements; International Commission on Non-Ionizing Radiation Protection

The design of your phone complies with the FCC guidelines (and those standards).

Antenna Care

Use only the supplied or an approved replacement antenna. Unauthorized antennas, modiﬁ cations, or attachments could damage the phone and may violate FCC regulations.

Phone Operation

NORMAL POSITION: Hold the phone as you would any other telephone with the antenna pointed up and over your shoulder.

Tips on Efﬁ cient Operation

For your phone to operate most efﬁ ciently:

• Do not touch the antenna unnecessarily when the phone is in use. Contact with the antenna affects call quality and may cause the phone to operate at a higher power level than otherwise needed.

Driving

Check the laws and regulations on the use of wireless phones in the areas where you drive. Always obey them. Also, if using your phone while driving, please:

• Give full attention to driving

- driving safely is your ﬁ rst responsibility;

• Use hands-free operation, if available;

• Pull off the road and park before making or answering a call if driving conditions so require.

Electronic Devices

Most modern electronic equipment is shielded from RF signals. However, certain electronic equipment may not be shielded against the RF signals from your wireless phone.

Pacemakers

The Health Industry Manufacturers Association recommends that a minimum separation of six (6’) inches be maintained between a handheld wireless phone and a pacemaker to avoid potential interference with the pacemaker. These recommendations are consistent with the

independent research by and recommendations of Wireless Technology Research. Persons with pacemakers:

• Should ALWAYS keep the phone more than six inches from their pacemaker when the phone is turned ON;

• Should not carry the phone in a breast pocket.

• Should use the ear opposite the pacemaker to minimize the potential for interference.

• If you have any reason to suspect that interference is taking place, turn your phone OFF immediately.

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Hearing Aids

Some digital wireless phones may interfere with some hearing aids. In the event of such interference, you may want to consult your service provider.

Other Medical Devices

If you use any other personal medical device, consult the manufacturer of your device to determine if they are adequately shielded from external RF energy. Your physician may be able to assist you in obtaining this information.

Health Care Facilities

Turn your phone OFF in health care facilities when any regulations posted in these areas instruct you to do so. Hospitals or health care facilities may use equipment that could be sensitive to external RF energy.

Vehicles

RF signals may affect improperly installed or inadequately shielded electronic systems in motor vehicles. Check with the manufacturer or its representative regarding your vehicle.

You should also consult the manufacturer of any equipment that has been added to your vehicle.

Posted Facilities

Turn your phone OFF in any facility where posted notices so require.

Aircraft

FCC regulations prohibit using your phone while in the air. Turn your phone OFF before boarding an aircraft.

Blasting Areas

To avoid interfering with blasting operations, turn your phone OFF when in a ‘blasting areas or in areas posted: ‘Turn off two-way radio’. Obey all signs and instructions.

Potentially Explosive Atmosphere

Turn your phone OFF when in any area with a potentially explosive atmosphere and obey all signs and instructions. Sparks in such areas could

cause an explosion or ﬁ re resulting in bodily injury or even death.

Areas with a potentially explosive atmosphere are often, but not always, marked clearly.

Potential areas may include: fueling areas (such as gasoline stations); below deck on boats; fuel or chemical transfer or storage facilities; vehicles using liqueﬁ ed petroleum gas (such as propane or butane); areas where the air contains chemicals or particles (such as grain, dust, or metal powders); and any other area where you would normally be advised to turn off your vehicle engine.

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For Vehicles Equipped with an Air Bag

An air bag inﬂ ates with great force. DO NOT place objects, including either installed or portable wireless equipment, in the area over the air bag or in the air bag deployment area. If in-vehicle wireless equipment is improperly installed and the air bag inﬂ ates, serious injury could result.

Safety Information

Please read and observe the following information for safe and proper use of your phone and to prevent damage. Also, keep the user guide in an accessible place at all the times after reading it.

Charger and Adapter Safety

• The charger and adapter

are intended for indoor use only.

Battery Information and Care

• Please dispose of your

battery properly or take it to your local wireless carrier for recycling.

• The battery does not need to be fully discharged before recharging.

• Use only LG-approved chargers speciﬁ c to your phone model since they are designed to maximize battery life.

• Do not disassemble or impact the battery as it may cause electric shock, short-circuit, and ﬁ re. Store the battery in a place out of reach of children.

• Keep the battery’s metal contacts clean.

• Replace the battery when it no longer provides acceptable performance. The battery can be recharged several hundred times before replacement.

• Recharge the battery after long periods of non-use to maximize battery life.

• Battery life will vary due to usage patterns and environmental conditions.

• Use of extended backlighting, MEdia Net Browsing, and data connectivity kits affect battery life and talk/standby times.

• The self-protection function of the battery cuts the power of the phone when its operation is in an abnormal

state. In this case, remove the battery from the phone, reinstall it, and turn the phone on.

• Actual battery life will depend on network conﬁ guration, product settings, usage patterns, battery and environmental conditions.

Explosion, Shock, and Fire Hazards

• Do not put your phone in a

place subject to excessive dust and keep the minimum required distance between the power cord and heat sources.

• Unplug the power cord prior to cleaning your phone, and clean the power plug pin when it is dirty.

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• When using the power plug, ensure that it is ﬁ rmly connected. If it is not, it may cause excessive heat or ﬁ re.

• If you put your phone in a pocket or bag without covering the receptacle of the phone (power plug pin), metallic articles (such as a coin, paperclip or pen) may short-circuit the phone. Always cover the receptacle when not in use.

• Do not short-circuit the battery. Metallic articles such as a coin, paperclip or pen in your pocket or bag may short-circuit the + and – terminals of the battery (metal strips on the battery) upon moving. Short-circuit of the terminal may damage the battery and cause an explosion.

General Notice

• Using a damaged battery

or placing a battery in your mouth may cause serious injury.

• Do not place items containing magnetic components such as a credit card, phone card, bank book or subway ticket near your phone. The magnetism of the phone may damage the data stored in the magnetic strip.

• Talking on your phone for a long period of time may reduce call quality due to heat generated during use.

• When the phone is not used for a long period time, store it in a safe place with the power cord unplugged.

• Using the phone in proximity to receiving equipment (i.e., TV or radio) may cause interference to the phone.

• Do not use the phone if the antenna is damaged. If a damaged antenna contacts skin, it may cause a slight burn. Please contact an LG Authorized Service Centre to replace the damaged antenna.

• Do not immerse your phone in water. If this happens, turn it off immediately and remove the battery. If the phone does not work, take it to an LG Authorized Service Centre.

• Do not paint your phone.

• The data saved in your

phone might be deleted due to careless use, repair of the phone, or upgrade of the software. Please backup

your important phone numbers. (Ring tones, text messages, voice messages, pictures, and videos could also be deleted.) The manufacturer is not liable for damage due to the loss of data.

• When you use the phone in public places, set the ring tone to vibration so as not to disturb others.

• Do not turn your phone on or off when putting it in your ear.

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FDA Consumer Update

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration Centre for Devices and Radiological Health Consumer Update on Mobile Phones.

1. Do wireless phones pose a health hazard?

The available scientiﬁ c

evidence does not show that any health problems are associated with using wireless phones. There is no proof, however, that wireless phones are absolutely safe. Wireless phones emit low levels of radio frequency energy (RF) in the microwave range while being used. They also emit very low levels of RF when in the standby mode. Whereas high levels of RF can produce health effects (by heating tissue), exposure

to low level RF that does not produce heating effects causes no known adverse health effects. Many studies of low level RF exposures have not found any biological effects. Some studies have suggested that some biological effects may occur, but such ﬁ ndings have not been conﬁ rmed by additional research. In some cases, other researchers have had difﬁ culty in reproducing those studies, or in determining the reasons for inconsistent results.

2. What is the FDA’s role concerning the safety of wireless phones?

Under the law, the FDA does

not review the safety of radiation emitting consumer products such as wireless

phones before they can be sold, as it does with new drugs or medical devices. However, the agency has authority to take action if wireless phones are shown to emit radio frequency energy (RF) at a level that is hazardous to the user. In such a case, the FDA could require the manufacturers of wireless phones to notify users of the health hazard and to repair, replace, or recall the phones so that the hazard no longer exists.

Although the existing

scientiﬁ c data do not justify FDA regulatory actions, the FDA has urged the wireless phone industry to take a number of steps, including the following:

• Support needed research into possible biological

effects of RF of the type emitted by wireless phones;

• Design wireless phones in a way that minimizes any RF exposure to the user that is not necessary for device function; and

• Cooperate in providing users of wireless phones with the best possible information on possible effects of wireless phone use on human health.

The FDA belongs to an

interagency working group of the federal agencies that have responsibility for different aspects of RF safety to ensure coordinated efforts at the federal level. The following agencies belong to this working group:

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• National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health

• Environmental Protection Agency

• Occupational Safety and Health Administration (Administración de la seguridad y salud laborales)

• Occupational Safety and Health Administration

• National Telecommunications and Information Administration

The National Institutes of Health participates in some interagency working group activities, as well.

The FDA shares regulatory responsibilities for wireless phones with the Federal Communications Commission (FCC). All phones that are

sold in the United States must comply with FCC safety guidelines that limit RF exposure. The FCC relies on the FDA and other health agencies for safety questions about wireless phones.

The FCC also regulates the base stations that the wireless phone networks rely upon. While these base stations operate at higher power than do the wireless phones themselves, the RF exposures that people get from these base stations are typically thousands of times lower than those they can get from wireless phones. Base stations are thus not the subject of the safety questions discussed in this document.

3. What kinds of phones are the subject of this update?

The term ‘wireless phone’

refers here to handheld wireless phones with built-in antennas, often called ‘cell’, ‘mobile’, or ‘PCS’ phones. These types of wireless phones can expose the user to measurable radiofrequency energy (RF) because of the short distance between the phone and the user’s head. These RF exposures are limited by FCC safety guidelines that were developed with the advice of the FDA and other federal health and safety agencies. When the phone is located at greater distances from the user, the exposure to RF is drastically lower because a person’s

RF exposure decreases rapidly with increasing distance from the source. The so-called ‘cordless phones,’ which have a base unit connected to the telephone wiring in a house, typically operate at far lower power levels, and thus produce RF exposures far below the FCC safety limits.

4. What are the results of the research done already?

The research done thus far

has produced conﬂ icting results, and many studies have suffered from ﬂ aws in their research methods. Animal experiments investigating the effects of radiofrequency energy (RF) exposures characteristic of wireless phones have yielded conﬂ icting

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results that often cannot be repeated in other laboratories. A few animal studies, however, have suggested that low levels of RF could accelerate the development of cancer in laboratory animals. However, many of the studies that showed increased tumor development used animals that had been genetically engineered or treated with cancer causing chemicals so as to be predisposed to develop cancer in the absence of RF exposure. Other studies exposed the animals to RF for up to 22 hours per day. These conditions are not similar to the conditions under which people use wireless phones, so we don’t know with certainty what the results of such studies

mean for human health. Three large epidemiology studies have been published since December 2000. Between them, the studies investigated any possible association between the use of wireless phones and primary brain cancer, glioma, meningioma, or acoustic neuroma, tumors of the brain or salivary gland, leukemia, or other cancers. None of the studies demonstrated the existence of any harmful health effects from wireless phone RF exposures.

However, none of the

studies can answer questions about longterm exposures, since the average period of phone use in these studies was around three years.

5. What research is needed to decide whether RF exposure from wireless phones poses a health risk?

A combination of laboratory

studies and epidemiological studies of people actually using wireless phones would provide some of the data that are needed. Lifetime animal exposure studies could be completed in a few years. However, very large numbers of animals would be needed to provide reliable proof of a cancer promoting effect if one exists. Epidemiological studies can provide data that is directly applicable to human populations, but 10 or more years follow-up may be needed to provide answers about some health

effects, such as cancer. This is because the interval between the time of exposure to a cancercausing agent and the time tumors develop - if they do may be many, many years. The interpretation of epidemiological studies is hampered by difﬁ culties in measuring actual RF exposure during day-to-day use of wireless phones. Many factors affect this measurement, such as the angle at which the phone is held, or which model of phone is used.

6. What is the FDA doing to ﬁ nd out more about the possible health effects of wireless phone RF?

The FDA is working with

the U.S. National Toxicology

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Program and with groups of investigators around the world to ensure that high priority animal studies are conducted to address important questions about the effects of exposure to radiofrequency energy (RF). The FDA has been a leading participant in the World Health Organization International Electromagnetic Fields (EMF) Project since its inception in 1996. An inﬂ uential result of this work has been the development of a detailed agenda of research needs that has driven the establishment of new research programs around the world. The project has also helped develop a series of public information documents on EMF issues. The

FDA and the Cellular Telecommunications & Internet Association (CTIA) have a formal Cooperative Research and Development Agreement (CRADA) to do research on wireless phone safety. The FDA provides the scientiﬁ c oversight, obtaining input from experts in government, industry, and academic organizations. CTIA funded research is conducted through contracts with independent investigators. The initial research will include both laboratory studies and studies of wireless phone users. The CRADA will also include a broad assessment of additional research needs in the context of the latest research developments around the world.

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