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GW300 User Guide

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GW300 User Guide

- English

Congratulations on your purchase of
the advanced and compact GW300
phone by LG, designed to operate with
the latest digital mobile communication
technology.

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

Disposal of your old appliance

1 When this crossed-out wheeled bin symbol is attached to a product, the

product is subject to European Directive 2002/96/EC.

2 All electrical and electronic products should be disposed of separately

from the municipal waste stream at collection facilities designated by the
government or local authorities.

3 The correct disposal of your old appliances will help prevent potential

negative impacts on the environment and human health.

4 For more detailed information about disposal of your old appliances,

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 efficient use ..6

Getting to know your phone ..............11

Installing the SIM and battery ...........13

Memory card .....................................15

Your home screen .............................16

The status bar ................................16

Using the Multitasking function ........17

Menu map .........................................18

Calling................................................19

Making a call ..................................19

Making a call from your Contacts ....19

Answering and rejecting a call .........19

Speed dialling .................................19

Viewing your Call divert ..................20

Using call divert ..............................20

Using call barring ............................21

Changing the call settings ...............21

Call settings ...................................22

Contacts ............................................23

Searching for a contact ...................23

Adding a new contact .....................23

Contact options ..............................23

Creating a group .............................24

Using service dial numbers .............25

Viewing your own number ...............25

Creating a business card .................25

Changing your contact settings .......25

Messaging .........................................27

Messaging .....................................27

Sending a message ........................27

Entering text ...................................28

Text input mode using the keypad ...28

Setting up your email ......................28

Sending an email using your new

account ..........................................28

Retrieving your email ......................29

Message folders .............................29

Managing your messages ...............29

Changing your text message settings

......................................................

Changing your multimedia message

settings ..........................................31

Changing your email settings ..........32

Changing your other settings ...........32

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Camera ..............................................34

Taking a quick photo .......................34

After you’ve taken your photo ..........34

Using the quick settings ..................34

Using the advanced settings ............35

Adjusting the brightness ..................36

Changing the image size .................37

Viewing your saved photos ..............37

Video camera ....................................38

Shooting a quick video ....................38

After you’ve shot your video ............38

Using the quick settings ..................38

Using the advanced settings ............39

Watching your saved videos ............39

Music .................................................40

MP3 Player.....................................40

Transferring music onto your phone 40

Playing a song ................................40

Using options while playing music ...41

FM radio ............................................42

Using the FM radio..........................42

Searching for stations .....................42

Reset all channels ...........................43

Listening to the radio ......................43

Voice recoder ....................................44

Using the Voice recorder .................44

Recording your voice memo ............44

Sending a voice recording ...............44

My stuff .............................................45

My images .....................................45

Sending a photo .............................45

Using an image ..............................45

Organising your images ..................46

Deleting an image ...........................46

Moving or copying an image ...........46

Marking and unmarking images ......46

Checking your memory status .........47

My sounds .....................................47

Using a sound ................................47

My videos .......................................47

Watching a video ............................47

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Sending a video clip ........................48

Games and Applications ..................48

Playing a game ...............................48

Using the games options menu .......48

Flash contents ................................49

Others ............................................49

External memory ............................49

Installing a Java game & application 49

Games & Apps ...................................50

Games & Apps................................50

Playing a game ...............................50

Viewing applications .......................50

Changing the network profile ...........50

Organiser & Tools ..............................51

Setting your alarm ..........................51

Adding an event to your calendar ....51

Adding an item to your task list ......52

Adding a memo ..............................52

Private memo .................................53

Date finder .....................................53

Settings ..........................................53

Quick menu ....................................53

Using your calculator ......................54

Using the stopwatch .......................54

Converting a unit ............................54

Adding a city to your World time ......55

O2 Home ............................................56

Accessing the web..........................56

Adding and accessing your bookmarks

......................................................

Saving a page.................................57

Accessing a saved page..................57

Viewing your O2 Home history .........57

Changing the web O2 Home settings 57

Connectivity .......................................58

Changing your connectivity settings .58

Changing your Bluetooth settings ....58

Pairing with another Bluetooth device

......................................................

Using a Bluetooth headset ...............59

Sending and receiving your files using

Bluetooth ........................................59

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Use your phone as a mass storage

device ............................................60

Synchronise your phone with your PC

......................................................

Backing up and restoring your phone’s

information .....................................61

Viewing your phone files on your PC 61

Synchronising your contacts ............62

Synchronising your messages .........62

Yahoo! Search ...................................63

Settings .............................................64

Changing your profiles ....................64

Using flight mode ............................64

Changing your phone settings .........64

Changing your display settings ........64

Changing the date & time ...............65

Changing your security settings .......65

Viewing memory status ...................66

Resetting your phone ......................66

Software Upgrade ...........................67

Accessories .......................................68

Network service ................................69

Technical data ...................................69

61

Trouble Shooting ...............................71

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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 GW300
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 2 W/Kg averaged over
10g of tissue.

• The highest SAR value for this

model phone tested by DASY4 for
use at the ear is 1.16 W/Kg (10g)
and when worn on the body is

0.802 W/Kg (10g).

• SAR data information for

residents in countries/regions
that have adopted the SAR limit
recommended by the Institute of
Electrical and Electronics Engineers
(IEEE), which is 1.6 W/Kg averaged
over 1g of tissue.

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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.

• 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 to 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.

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Guidelines for safe and efficient use

• 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
without requesting permission.
Avoid placing the phone over
pacemakers, for example, 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.

• 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.

• When your vehicle is equipped

with an air bag, do not obstruct
with installed or portable wireless
equipment. It can cause the air bag
to fail or cause serious injury due to
improper performance.

• 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.

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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.

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.

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.

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.

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Guidelines for safe and efficient use

• 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
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.

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Getting to know your phone

Earplece

Main LCD

Send key

•

Dials a phone number
and answers a call.

• In standby mode:

Shows the history of
calls.

Alpha numeric keys

• In standby mode:

Input numbers to dial

Hold down

– International calls

– Connect voice

mail centre
to – Speed

dials

– Hold the key

down to go Silent mode

• In editing mode: Enter

numbers & characters

Multitasking key

Go to Home screen or Menu directly.

Clear / lock key

Clears a character with each press.

•

Hold the key down to clear all input.

• Hold the key down to lock when using menus.

Soft keys
(Left soft key /
Right soft key)

These keys perform

•

the function Indicated
in the bottom of the
display.

Confirm key / OK key

Selects menu options

•

and confirms actions.

End key

switch on/off (hold

•

down)

• End or reject a call.

Navigation key

• In standby mode:

Briefly: Quick

menu.

Briefly:

Contacts
search.

Briefly:
Profiles

Briefly:
Homescreen

• In menu: Scroll up

& down

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Getting to know your phone

Side keys

•

In standby mode: Controls
the ring volume.

•

During a call: Earpiece
volume adjustment

• During playing MP3 music:

Audio volume adjustment

Micro SD memory card
socket

Camera lens

SIM card holder

Camera key

Charger/USB cable
connector

TIP: Please ensure

the phone is powered
on , external memory
card is inserted and
in idle mode before
connecting the
USB cable for Mass
Storage.

Headset

Battery cover

Battery pack

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Installing the SIM and battery

1 Remove the battery cover

Press the battery cover release
latch.

2 Remove the battery

Lever the bottom edge of the
battery and remove it carefully
from the battery compartment.

WARNING: Do not remove the

battery when the phone is switched
on, as this may damage the phone.

3 Install the SIM card

Slide the SIM card into the SIM
card holder. Make sure that the
gold contact area on the card is
facing downwards. To remove
the SIM card, pull it gently in the
reverse direction.

WARNING: Do not replace or

remove the SIM card while your
phone is being used or turned on,
or data may be lost or the SIM card
might be damaged.

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Installing the SIM and battery

5 Replace the battery cover

4 Install the battery

Insert the top of the battery first
into the top edge of the battery
compartment. Ensure that the
battery contacts align with the
terminals on the phone. Press
down the bottom of the battery
until it clips into place.

6 Charging your phone

Pull open the cover of the charger
socket on the top of your GW300.
Insert the charger and plug into a
mains electricity socket.
Your GW300 will need to be
charged until a message reading
“Battery full” appears on screen.

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Memory card

Installing a memory card

You can expand the memory available
on your phone using a memory card.

Note: A memory card is an optional
accessory.

Slide the memory card into the slot
until it clicks into place. Make sure
that the gold contact area is facing
downwards.

Removing a memory card

Carefully remove the memory card by
gently pushing it in to the phone and
quickly releasing it.

Formatting the memory card

Your memory card may already be
formatted. If your memory card isn’t
formatted, you will need to format it
before you can begin using it.

1 From the home screen press

Menu then select Settings.

2 Choose Memory manager and

select External memory.

3 Press Format and enter the

password, which is set to 0000 as
default. Your memory card will be
formatted and ready to use.

4 To view the new formatted folders

on your GW300 press Menu
and select My stuff. Choose My
memory card.

WARNING: When you

format your memory card, all the
content will be wiped. If you do not
want to lose the data on your memory
card, back it up fi rst.

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Your home screen

The status bar

The status bar uses various icons to
indicate things like signal strength,
new messages and battery life, as
well as telling you whether your
Bluetooth connection is active.

The table below explains the meaning
of icons you’re likely to see in the
status bar.

Icon Description

Network signal strength
(number of bars will vary)

No network signal

GPRS available

EDGE available

Flight mode is activated

Calls are diverted

Roaming service

Bluetooth® is activated

WAP service is connected

Icon Description

Multitasking available

An alarm is set

Schedule

New message

New voice message

New Email

Normal profile in use

Silent profile in use

Outdoor profile in use

Headset profile in use

Remaining battery life

Battery empty

External memory

FM radio

MP3 music playing

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Using the Multitasking function

Press the multitasking key to
open the multitasking menu.

From here you can view all the
applications you have running.
(Some applications such as camera
and video camera can not use the
multitasking function.)

When you have an application
running in the background, will
appear in the status bar.

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Menu map

Games & Apps

1. My games &
apps

2. Settings

Multimedia

1. Camera

2. Video camera

3. Music

4. FM radio

5. Voice recorder

Yahoo! Search

1. Yahoo! Search

Calling

1. Call logs

2. Call durations

3. Data volume

4. Call costs

5. Call divert

6. Call barring

7. Fixed dial
numbers

8. Call waiting

9. Common setting

Messaging

1. Create new
message

2. Inbox

3. Mailbox

4. Drafts

5. Outbox

6. Sent items

7. My folders

8. Templates

9. Emoticons

0. Settings

Contacts

1. Add new

2. Search

3. Speed dials

4. Groups

5. Service dial
numbers

6. Own number

7. My business
card

8. Settings

Organiser

1. Calendar

2. To do

3. Memo

4. Secret memo

5. Date finder

6. Settings

My stuff

1. My images

2. My sounds

3. My videos

4. Games & apps

5. Flash contents

6. Others

7. My memory card

Tools

1. Quick menu

2. Alarms

3. Calculator

4. Stopwatch

5. Converter

6. World time

O2 Home

1. Home

2. Enter address

3. Bookmarks

4. Saved pages

5. History

6. Settings

Connectivity

1. Bluetooth

2. USB connection
mode

Settings

1. Profiles

2. Phone

3. Screen

4. Date & Time

5. Network

6. Internet profile

7. Access points
Packet data conn.

8.

9. Security

0. Memory info.

*. Reset settings

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Calling

Making a call

1 Make sure your phone is on.
2 You can use the keypad. To delete

a digit press or the back
arrow.

3 Press

to begin the call.

4 To end the call, press .

TIP! To enter + when making

an international call, press and hold 0.

Making a call from your
Contacts

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

1 Press Menu to open the main

menu. Select Contacts, then
select Search.

2 Using the keypad, enter the first

letter of the contact you want to
call and scroll to the Contacts.

3 Press

to begin the call.

Answering and rejecting a call

When your phone rings, press
Accept or press
call.

to answer the

While your phone is ringing you can
press Silent to mute the ringing.
This is useful if you have forgotten
to change your profile to silent for a
meeting.

Pres
reject an incoming call.

or select Reject in order to

Note: In call when speaker
is activated, the speaker icon is
displayed with red colour cross, when
the speaker is deactivated speaker
icon is displayed without red colour
cross.

Speed dialling

You can assign a speed dial number
to a contact you call frequently.

1 Press Menu open the main menu.

Select Contacts, then select

Speed dials.

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Calling

2 Your voicemail is preset to speed

dial 1 and you cannot change this.
Select any other number either
by using the navigation keys and
selecting Add or by pressing the
hard key number.

3 Your contacts will open. Select the

contact you’d like to assign to that
number using the navigation keys
then select OK.

To call a speed dial number, press
and hold the assigned number until
the contact appears on screen. The
call will begin automatically and there
is no need to press

.

Viewing your Call divert

Press Menu and select Calling.
Choose Call divert.

All voice calls - View a complete
list of all your dialled, received and
missed calls.

When busy - View a list of any calls
you have missed.

No answer - View a list of all the
numbers you have no answer.

Not reachable - View a list of all the
numbers you haven't reachabled.

TIP! From any call log select
Options and then Delete to delete

selected items.

Using call divert

1 Press Menu and select Calling.
2 Select Call divert.
3 Choose whether to divert all calls,

when the line is busy, when there
is no answer and when you are
out of reach.

4 Choose Activate and select

whether to divert to voice mail, or
to other number.

5 Enter your divert number or select

Search to browse for your divert

number.

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Note: Charges are incurred for
diverting calls. Please contact your
network provider for details.

TIP! To turn off all call diverts,
choose Deactivate all from the Call

divert menu.

TIP! Select Fixed dial numbers from

the Call history menu to turn on and
compile a list of numbers which can
be called from your phone. You’ll need
your PIN2 code from your operator.
When activated, only numbers
included in the fixed dial list can be
called from your phone.

Using call barring

1 Press Menu and select Calling.
2 Select Call barring.
3 Choose any or all of the options:

All outgoing
Outgoing international
Outgoing international calls
except home country
All incoming
Incoming when abroad

4 Enter the call barring password.

Please check with your network
operator for this service.

Changing the call settings

1 Press Menu and select Calling.
2 From here you can amend the

settings for:
Call durations - View details of

how long you have spent on your
calls both received and dialled.

Data volume - View the amount
in kilobytes of all your received and
sent data.

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Calling

Call costs - View the charges
applied to your last call or all calls.
This service is network dependent,
some operators are unable to
support this.

Call divert - Choose whether to
divert your calls.

Call barring - Select which calls
you would like to be barred.

Fixed dial numbers - Choose a
list of numbers that can be called
from your phone.

Call waiting - Be alerted when
you have a call waiting.

Call settings

(Press Menu, select Calling and
choose Common settings)

Call reject - Select Off or On and

choose to reject all calls, those
from specific groups, contacts,
unregistered numbers (those not in
your list of contacts) or those with no
caller ID.

Send my number - Choose whether
your number will be displayed when
you call someone. (Depends on your
network provider.)

Auto redial - Allows you to set the
auto redial function when a call
attempt has failed.

Answer mode - Allows you to set the
answering method. You can choose
from Press send key or Press any

key.
Minute minder - Determines

whether to sound a tone every 1
minute when you are on the phone.

BT answer mode - Choose how to
answer a call when using a Bluetooth
headset. Select Hands-free or

Handset.
Save new number - Selecting this

option will save numbers that are not
already in your contacts upon ending
the call.

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Contacts

Searching for a contact

1 Press Menu and select Contacts

then choose Search.

2 Using the keypad enter the first

letter of the name of the contact
you want to call.

3 To scroll through the contacts and

their different numbers use the
navigation keys.

Or, using the slightly quicker
method…

1 Enter the number you wish to

search on the home screen and
select Options.

2 Choose Search contacts in option

menu.

Adding a new contact

1 Press Menu and select Contacts

then choose Add new.

2

Choose whether to store your new
contact on your Handset or SIM card.

3 Enter the information you want in

the fields provided and select Done.

Or to use a slightly quicker method…
1 Enter the number you wish to store

and press Options.

2 Choose Save number, and

choose either New contact or

Update contact.

3 Enter the relevant information and

select Done.

Contact options

There are many things you can do
when viewing a contact. Here’s how
to access and use the options menu.

1 Press Menu and select Contacts

then choose Search.

2 Select Options to open the list of

options. From here you can:
Send message - Send a message

to the contact. If the contact has an
email address, select whether you’d
like to send a Message or Email.

Send business card - Send the
contact’s details to another person
as a business card. Choose to send
as a Text message, Multimedia

message, Email or via Bluetooth.

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Contacts

Make call - Directly make voice
call to a contact you choose.

Add new contact - Add a new
contact.

Edit - Change any of the contact’s
details.

Add to group - Add a contact to
a group.

Mark/Unmark - Choose whether
to mark a contact or unmark.

Search by - Search a contact by
Number or Group.

Save to Handset/SIM - Choose

to move or copy to the phone or
SIM card (depending on where you
originally saved the contact).

Delete - Delete the contact. Select
Yes only if you are sure.

Text input -You can insert symbol

a contact, change writing method
or language and add a word to
dictionary.

Speed dials

- You can assign a
frequently-called contact to a speed
dial number.

Creating a group

1 Press Menu and select Contacts.
2 Select Groups and choose

Options.
3 Select Add new group.
4 Enter a name for your new group.
5 Press Done.

Note: If you delete a group, the

contacts which were assigned to that
group will not be lost. They will remain
in your contacts.

TIP! You can edit an existing group by
highlighting it and selecting Options.
Choose to Add member to the group
from your contacts, select Edit group
or Delete the group.

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Using service dial numbers

You can view the list of Service Dial
Numbers (SDN) assigned by your
service provider (if supported by the
SIM card). Such numbers include
emergency, directory enquiries and
voicemail numbers.

After selecting a service number,
press

to dial that service.

Viewing your own number

Select Own number in the Contacts
menu to view your number.

Creating a business card

You can create your own business
card by selecting My business card,
then Add. Enter your name, number,
email address, image and etc.

Changing your contact settings

1 Press Menu and select Contacts.
2 Select Settings. From here you

can adjust the following settings:
Contact list settings - Choose

whether to view contacts saved
to both your Handset & SIM,
Handset or SIM. You can also
select to show the first name or
last name of a contact first, and to
show a contact picture.

Copy - Copy your contacts from
your SIM card to your handset or
from your handset to your SIM
card. Choose to do this one by
one, or all together.

Move - This works in the same
way as Copy, but the contact
will only be saved to the location
you’ve moved it to. If you move a
contact from the SIM card to the
handset it will be deleted from the
SIM card memory.

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Contacts

Send all contacts via Bluetooth

- Send all contacts information to
another handset by Bluetooth.

Backup contacts - You can save
all the phonebook data in the
handset to an external memory
card by the form of vcard.

Restore contacts - You can restore
all the phonebook data in an
external memory card to the phone
memory by the form of vcard.

Clear contacts - Delete all your
contacts.

Memory info. - You can check
how much memory you’ve got left
on your handset or your SIM card.

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Messaging

Messaging

Your GW300 includes functions
related to SMS (Short Message
Service), MMS (Multimedia Message
Service) as well as the network’s
service messages. To use these
functions, press Menu and select

Messaging.

Sending a message

1 Press Menu, select Messaging

and choose Create new
message.

2 A new message editor will open.

Message editor combines SMS
and MMS in one intuitive mode
that is easy to switch between.
The default setting of the message
editor is SMS mode.

3 Enter your message using the

keypad. See Entering text on the
right for more information on how
to enter text.

4 Select Options and choose Insert

to add an Image, Video, Sound,

Symbols, Template, Emoticon,
Name & Number, New slide,
Subject or More (Business
card/Schedule/Memo/Task/My

business card).
5 Choose Send.
6 Choose a contact from the list

of contacts or enter the phone

number.
7 Select Send.

WARNING: Image, Sound,

Video, New slide, Subject, Business
card, Schedule or My business card
is added to the message editor, it
will be automatically converted to
MMS mode and you will be charged
accordingly.

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Messaging

Entering text

You can enter alphanumeric
characters using the phone’s keypad.
For example, storing names in
contacts, writing a message and
creating scheduling events in the
calendar all require entering text.
The following text input methods are
available in the phone: Abc mode,
and 123 mode.

Note: Some fields may allow only
one text input mode (e.g. telephone
number in contact fields).

Text input mode using the
keypad

When you want to enter text, for
example when writing a message,
the keypad will default to Abc mode.
If you are entering a number, for
example when making a call, the
keypad number keys will default to
numbers.

Setting up your email

You can stay on the move using email
on your GW300. It’s quick and simple
to set up a e-mail or Other email
accounts.

1 Press Menu, select Messaging

and choose Settings.

2 Select Email and choose Email

accounts.

3 Select Add and follow the pop

up instruction and enter the
information required.

Sending an email using your
new account

To send/receive an email, you should
set up an email account (see above).

1 Press Menu, select Messaging

and choose Create new

message.

2 Choose Email and a new email

window will open.

3 Write a subject line then press OK.
4 Enter your message using the

keypad.

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Retrieving your email

1 Press Menu and select

Messaging then choose Mailbox.

2 Select the account you want to

use.

3 Choose Retrieve and the phone

will connect to your email account
and retrieve your new messages.

Message folders

Press Menu and select Messaging.
The folder structure used on your
GW300 should be self-explanatory.

Create new message - Create your
new message.

Inbox - All the messages you receive
are placed into your Inbox. From here
you can reply, forward and more.

Mailbox - All the mails you receive
are placed into your Mailbox.

Drafts - If you don’t have time to
finish writing a message, you can
save what you have written so far
in here.

Outbox - This is a temporary storage
folder used while messages are being
sent.

Sent Items - Copies of all the
messages you send are kept into
your Sent folder.

My folders - You can move
messages of Inbox or Sent items
into My folders. Also you can move
those messages of My folders into
the original message box.

Templates - A list of pre written
useful messages, useful for a quick
reply.

Emoticons - You can add, edit and
delete emoticons. You can insert the
emoticon which you preferred on
writing a message.

Managing your messages

1 Press Menu, select Messaging

and choose Inbox.
2 Select Options and then choose

to:

Reply - Send a reply to the

selected message.

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Messaging

Forward - Send the selected
message on to another person.

Make call - Call the person who
sent you the message.

Save number - Save the number
of the message.

Delete - Delete the selected
message.

Threaded view/General view

- Choose to type of message view.
Options are changed depending on
the view type.

Create new message - Write a
new message or email regardless
who sent you message.

Mark/Unmark - Mark a message
or all.

Copy&Move - Choose to copy or
move the selected message to the
SIM card or phone.

Filter - Displays messages by
desired message types.

Message info - You can check the
message info of its type, subject,
where it is from and its date.

If you see the message No space
for SIM message, you should delete
some messages from your inbox to
create space.

If you see the message No space
for messages, you can delete either
messages or saved files to create
more space.

TIP! When you receive the message,
you can reply quickly by using Quick
reply function. While you see the
message, press Options and select
Quick reply. This is useful if you
need to reply the message during a
meeting.

TIP! While you see the message,
press Options and select Extract.
You can extract the information such
as a number, email address or web
address from the selected message.

Changing your text message
settings

Press Menu, select Messaging, then
choose Settings and Text message.
You can make changes to:

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Text message centre - Enter the
details for your message centre.

Delivery report - Choose to receive
confirmation that your message have
been delivered.

Validity period - Choose how long
your messages are stored at the
message centre.

Message types - Convert your text
into Voice, Fax, X.400 or Email.

Character encoding - Choose how
your characters are encoded. This
affects the size of your message and
therefore data costs.

Send long text as - Choose whether
to send your message as Multiple
SMS or MMS when you enter a text
longer than 2 pages in the message
field.

Changing your multimedia
message settings

Press Menu, select Messaging, then
choose Settings and Multimedia

message. You can make changes to:

Retrieval mode - Choose to

automatically or manually download
multimedia messages depending on
whether you are at home or roaming.

Delivery report - Choose to request
or allow a delivery report.

Read reply - Choose to request or
allow a read reply.

Priority - Choose the priority level of
your multimedia message.

Validity period - Choose how
long your message is stored at the
message centre.

Slide duration - Choose how long
your slides appear on screen.

Creation mode - Allows you to select
the contents type supported by MMS.

Delivery time - Configures the
delivery time of message to the
recipient. The multimedia message
centre will deliver the message after
the delivery time.

Multi msg centre - Allows you to
configure network information such
as the multimedia service centre
and the internet profile to send a
multimedia message.

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Messaging

Changing your email settings

1 Press Menu, select Messaging

and choose Settings.

2 Select Email then you can adapt

the following settings:
Email accounts - You can set up

an email account.
Allow reply email - Choose

to allow the sending of ‘read
confirmation’ messages.

Request reply email - Choose
whether to request read
confirmation messages.

Retrieve interval - Choose how
often your GW300 checks for new
email messages.

Retrieve amount - Choose the
number of emails to be retrieved
at any one time.

Include message in Fwd & Reply

- Choose whether or not to include
the original message.

Include attachment - Choose
whether or not to include the
original attachment.

Auto retrieval in roaming -
Choose whether or not to
automatically retrieve your
messages when abroad.

New email notification - Choose
whether or not to be alerted to
new emails.

Signature - Create an email
signature and switch this feature on.

Priority - Choose the priority level
of your email messages.

Changing your other settings

Press Menu, select Messaging, and
choose Settings then:

Text message - You can configure
text message related options.

Multimedia message -You can
configure multimedia message
related options.

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Email -You can adapt your email
settings to your own preferences.

Voicemail - Add a new voicemail
service. Contact your network
operator for more information on the
service they provide.

Service message - Choose to
receive or block service messages.
You can also set your message
security by creating trusted and
untrusted lists of senders.

Info. service - Choose the reception
status, channels and language of
your info messages.

Backup text messages - You can
choose to backup text messages to
Handset memory or External memory.

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Camera

Taking a quick photo

1 Press and hold the key on the

right side of the phone.

2 Point the lens towards the subject

of the photo.

3 Press

to take a photo.

TIP! To access this function
press unlock.

After you’ve taken your photo

Your captured photo will appear on
the screen. The following options are
available:

Back - Go back to previous menu.

Album - View the My images

you have taken in your album.

Send - Send the photo as MMS,

as an Email or via Bluetooth.

New - Take another photo

straight away. Your current photo
will be saved.

Use as - Set the image you

have just taken as wallpaper, a
contacts image or in your start­up/shut down screen.
(Contact image can only be
added to contacts saved to your
phone, not your SIM card.)

Delete - Delete the photo you

have just taken. The viewfinder
will reappear.

Options - You can change the name
of the image or edit the image file.

Using the quick settings

From the viewfinder use navigation
keys and select the options you
would like to use.

Album - Choose to look at the other
images in your album.

Video - Choose to switch from
camera to video camera mode.

Capture - Allows you to take a
picture.

Brightness - Set the brightness of
the image in the viewfinder of the
camera.

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Zoom - Adjust the zoom using the
navigation key on the middle of your
phone. The zoom function is only
available wh en the image size is set
to 640x480 or below.

TIP! Press down key
navigation key twice to disappear
options.(Press up key to view the
options.)

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Using the advanced settings

From the viewfinder select Settings
to open all the advanced settings
options. Use the navigation key to
navigate through the options.

<Preview>
Image size - Change the size of the

photo.
Colour effect - Choose a colour tone

to apply to the photo you’re taking.
White balance - The white balance

ensures that any white in your photo
is realistic. In order for your camera
to correctly adjust the white balance
you may need to determine the
light conditions. Choose from Auto,
Incandescent, Sunny, Fluorescent
or Cloudy.

Night mode - You can take better My
images at night by selecting On.

Timer - The self-timer allows you to
set a delay after the capture button
is pressed. Choose from 3 seconds,
5 seconds or 10 seconds. Great for
a group photo that you want to be
part of.

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Camera

Shot mode - Choose from Normal
or Burst shot. Burst shot lets you
to take up to three, six or nine
shots automatically in very quick
succession, great for taking photos of
moving objects or at sporting events.

Image quality - Controls the quality
of image. The finer the quality the
sharper a photo will be, but the file
size will increase. This means you’ll
be able to store fewer photos in your
memory.

<Others>
Memory in use - Choose whether

to save your photos to the handset
memory or to the external memory.

Hide icons - Hide the icons to the
side of the viewfinder.

Shutter sound - Select one of three
different shutter sounds.

Note: Always press Select after
selecting a new setting to implement
the changes you’ve made. The
settings menu will automatically close,
ready for you to take your picture.

Adjusting the brightness

Contrast defines the difference
between light and dark in an image. A
low contrast image will appear foggy,
whereas a high contrast image will
appear much sharper.

1 Select Brightness in the quick

settings.

2 Slide the contrast indicator along

the bar, towards “-” for a lower
contrast, hazier image or towards
“+” for a higher contrast, sharper
image.

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Changing the image size

The more pixels, the larger the file
size, which in turn means they will
take up more of your memory. If you
want to fit more My images on your
phone or memory card you can alter
the number of pixels to make the file
size smaller.

1 Select Image size in Settings.
2 Select a pixel value from the

numerical options: 1600x1200,
1280x960, 640x480, 320x240.

Viewing your saved photos

1 You can access your saved photos

from within the camera mode by

selecting Album. Your album will

appear on the screen.
2 Highlight the photo you want to

view to bring it to the front of the

album.

3 Select the photo to open it fully.

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Video camera

Shooting a quick video

1 Press and hold

right side of the phone.

2 Select Video menu by pressing

navigation key < in the quick
menu.

3 Focus the camera on what to

record.

4 Press
5 Rec will appear at the bottom of

the viewfinder. Press
stop recording.

the key on the

once to start recording.

again to

After you’ve shot your video

A still image representing your
captured video will appear on screen.
The following options are available:

Back - Go back to previous menu.

Album - Press to look at the

other video clips in your album.
Your current video clip will be
saved.

Play - Press to play the video

you have just recorded.

New - Press to shoot another

video straight away. Your current
video will be saved.

Send - Send the video as MMS,

as an Email or via Bluetooth.

Delete - Delete the video

you have just recorded. The
viewfinder will reappear.

Options - You can change the name
of the video clip.

Using the quick settings

From the viewfinder use navigation
keys and select the options you
would like to use.

Album - Choose to look at the other
videos in your album.

Camera - Choose to switch from
video camera to camera mode.

Rec. - Allows you to record a video.
Brightness - Set the brightness in

the viewfinder of the video camera.
Colour effect - Choose an effect

tone to apply to the video you’re
recording.

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Using the advanced settings

From the viewfinder select Settings
to open all the advanced settings
options. Use the navigation key to
navigate through the options.

<Preview>
Size - Change the size of the video.
Colour effect - Choose an effect

tone to apply to the video you’re
recording.

White balance - The white balance
ensures that any white in your photos
is realistic. In order for your camera
to correctly adjust the white balance
you may need to determine the
light conditions. Choose from Auto,
Incandescent, Sunny, Fluorescent
or Cloudy.

Night mode - You can select night
mode on or off.

Quality - Controls the quality of
video.

Duration - Choose Normal or limit
your video to fit in a Message.

<Others>
Memory in use - Choose whether

to save your videos to the handset
memory or to the external memory.

Hide icons - Hide the icons to the
side of the viewfinder.

Voice - Choose Mute to record a
video without sound.

Note: Always press Select after
selecting a new setting to implement
the changes you’ve made.

Watching your saved videos

1 You can access your saved videos

from within the video camera

mode by selecting Album. Your

album will appear on screen.

2 Highlight the video you want to

view to bring it to the front of the

album.

3 Select the video to open it fully.

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Music

MP3 Player

Your GW300 has a built-in music
player so you can play all your
favourite music.

Note:

•

Before using music player, you will need
to transfer music file onto your phone.

• Music player supports codec types

as follows: MP3, WMA, AAC. Music
player does not necessarily support all
features and variations of file formats.

To access the music player, press
Menu and select Multimedia. From
here you can access to:

Recently played - Only appears when
music is playing. When you select this,
you can go back to the on-going player.

All tracks - Contains all of the songs
you have on your phone.

Playlists ­have created.

Artists - Allows you to view all tracks
sorted by artist.

Albums - Allows you to view all
tracks sorted by album.

Contains any playlists you

Genres - Allows you to view all tracks
sorted by genre.

Shuffle tracks - Allows you to play
all of the songs in random order.

Transferring music onto your
phone

The easiest way to transfer music
onto your phone is via Bluetooth or
sync cable.
To transfer music using Bluetooth:

1 Make sure both devices have

Bluetooth switched on and are
visible to one another.

2 Select the music file on the other

device and choose to send it via
Bluetooth.

3 When the file is sent you should

to accept it on your phone by
selecting Yes.

4 The file should appear in All

tracks.

Playing a song

1 Press Menu and select

Multimedia, then choose Music.

2

Choose All tracks then select the
song you want to play. Select

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3 Select to pause the song.

4 Select to skip to the next song.

5 Select to skip to the previous

song.

6 Select Back to stop the music and

return to the All tracks menu.

TIP! To change the volume while
listening to music, use the volume keys
on the left hand side of your phone.

Note: The copyright of music files
can be protected in international
treaties and national copyright laws.
Therefore, it may be necessary to
obtain a permission or a license to
reproduce or copy music. In some
countires national law prohibits private
copying of copyrighted material.
Before downlading or copying hte file,
please check the national legistration
of the applicable country concerning
the use of such material.

Using options while playing
music

Select Options and choose from:
Minimize - Hide the music player

screen so that you can continue
using your phone as normal while
music is playing.

Repeat - You can listen the music
repeated.

Shuffle - Play your tracks in a
random order.

LG Equalizer - You can view LG
Equalizer on the screen.

Visualization - Select a visual effect.
Add to playlist - Adds the current

track to a playlist.
File info. - You can view information

about the music file you are listening
to.

Send - Send the song as a message
or via Bluetooth.

Use as - Use the song as a Voice
ringtone, Video ringtone, Message
tone, Start-up or Shut down.

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FM radio

Using the FM radio

Your GW300 has an FM radio
feature so you can tune into your
favourite stations to listen on the
move.

Note: You will need to insert your
headset in order to listen to the
radio. Insert the plug into the headset
connector.

Searching for stations

You can tune radio stations into your
phone 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.

To auto tune:
1 Press Menu and select

Multimedia, then choose FM
radio.

2 Select Option and choose Auto

scan then select Yes.

3 Available radio stations will be

automatically found and allocated
to a channel in your phone.

To manually tune:
1 Press Menu and select

Multimedia, then choose FM
radio.

2 To enter your station, you can use

the navigation key to search or you
can enter the frequency using the
keypad, then select Set.

3 Select a channel number that

you want to save a station to and
choose Select.

Note: You can also edit the
stations you have saved in a channel
number.

TIP! To improve the reception
extend the headset cord, which
functions as the radio antenna.

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Reset all channels

1 Press Menu and select

Multimedia, then choose FM
radio.

2 Select Options and select Reset

all channels. Choose Yes to

confirm the reset.

Listening to the radio

1 Press Menu and select

Multimedia, then choose FM
radio.

2 Select the channel number of the

station you would like to listen to.

Note: You can listen to the
radio via built-in speaker. Press

Options, select Listen via speaker.

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Voice recoder

Using the Voice recorder

Use your Voice recorder to record
voice memos or other sounds.

Recording your voice memo

1 Press Menu and select

Multimedia, then choose Voice

recorder.
2 Press OK to begin recording.
3 Choose Stop to end the recording.
4 Press Options and select Play to

listen to the recording.

Note: You can listen to all of
the voice recordings you have saved
by selecting Options and Go to Voice

recordings.

Sending a voice recording

1 Once you have finished recording,

select Options.

2 Select Send and choose from

Message, Email or Bluetooth. If

you choose Message or Email,
the recording will be added to the
message and you can write and
send it as normal. If you choose
Bluetooth, you will be prompted to
turn Bluetooth on.

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My stuff

You can store any multimedia files
on your phone’s memory in My stuff
so that you have easy access to all
of your pictures, sounds, videos and
games. You can also save your files
to a memory card. The advantage
of using a memory card is that you
can free up space on your phone’s
memory.

My images

My images contains a list of My
images including default images
pre-loaded onto your phone, images
downloaded by you and images taken
on your phone’s camera.

Sending a photo

1 Press Menu and select My stuff

then choose My images.

2 Select the photo you want to send

and press Options.

3 Select Send and choose from

Message, Email or Bluetooth.

4 If you choose Message or Email,

your photo will be attached to the
message and you can write and
send the message as normal.
If you choose Bluetooth, you will
be prompted to turn Bluetooth on
and your phone will search for a
device to send the picture to.

Using an image

You can choose images to use as
wallpapers, start up/shut down
images or even to identify a caller.

1 Press Menu and select My stuff

then choose My images.

2 Select the image and choose

Options.

3 Select Use as and choose from:

Wallpaper - Set a wallpaper for

the home screen.
Contacts image - Allocate an

image to a particular person in your
contacts list so that the picture
shows when they call you.

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My stuff

Start-up image - Set an image
to appear when you switch the
phone on.

Shut down image - Set an image
to appear when you switch the
phone off.

Organising your images

1 Press Menu and select My stuff,

then choose My images.
2 Select Options and choose Sort

by.
3 Choose from Date, Type or Name.

Deleting an image

1 Press Menu and select My stuff,

then My images.
2 Select the image you want to

delete and press Options.
3 Select Delete and choose Yes to

confirm.

TIP! To quickly delete any file in
My stuff, highlight it with the cursor

and press the key.

Moving or copying an image

You can move or copy an image
between the phone memory and the
memory card. You might want to do
this to either free up some space
in one of the memory banks or to
safeguard your images from being lost.

1 Press Menu and select My stuff

then choose My images.

2 Select an image and press

Options.

3 Select Move or Copy.

Marking and unmarking
images

If you want to move, copy, send or
delete several images at once, you
first need to identify them by marking
them with a tick.

1 Press Menu and select My stuff

then choose My images.

2 Select Options and choose Mark/

Unmark.

3 A box will appear to the left of each

image. If you select an image, a tick
will appear in the box marking it.

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4 To unmark an image, select the

image again so that the tick
disappears from the box.

5 Once you have marked all of the

appropriate images, choose one of
the options to apply to all of them.

Note: Allow for a delay in
loading if you have several images
stored on memory card.

Checking your memory status

You can check to see how much of
your memory you have used and how
much you have remaining.

1 Press Menu and select My stuff,

then choose My images.

2 Select Options and choose

Memory info.

3 Choose Handset memory or

External memory.

Note: If you do not have a

memory card inserted, you will not be
able to select External memory.

My sounds

The My sounds folder contains the
Default sounds and Voice recordings.

Using a sound

1 Press Menu and select My stuff,

then choose My sounds.

2 Select Default sounds or Voice

recordings.

3 Select a sound and press Play to

listen to it.

4 Select Options and choose Use

as.

5 Choose from Ringtone, Message

tone, Start-up or Shut down.

My videos

The My videos folder shows the list
of downloaded videos and videos you
have recorded on your phone.

Watching a video

1 Press Menu and select My stuff

then choose My videos.

2 Select a video and press Play.

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My stuff

Sending a video clip

1 Press Menu and select My stuff

then choose My videos.
2 Select a video and choose

Options.
3 Select Send and choose from

Message, Email or Bluetooth.
4 If you choose Message or Email,

your video clip will be attached to

the message and you can write

and send the message as normal.

If you choose Bluetooth, you will

be prompted to turn Bluetooth on

and your phone will search for a

device to send the video to.

Note: The video may need to
be resized before it can be sent by
MMS. Some videos may be too large
to send by MMS at all.

Games and Applications

You can download games and
applications to your phone to keep
you amused when you have time to
spare.

If you download a game from the
network, you will need to install the
downloaded game in your phone
before enjoying the game.

Playing a game

1 Press Menu and My stuff, choose

Games & apps.
2 Select Games menu.
3 Select a game and press Launch.

Using the games options menu

From the Games and Applications
folders, the following options are
available:

Create new folder - Create a folder
within the games and applications
menu.

Sort by - Sort the games and
applications by Date, Size or Name.

Memory info - View the memory
status.

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Flash contents

The Flash contents folder contains
all of your default and downloaded
flash contents.

Others

The Others folder is used to store
files which are not My images,
My sounds, My videos, games or
applications.

External memory

If you purchase an optional external
microSD memory card, you can
manage more content.

Installing a Java game &
application

Depending on the service provider, all
Java based programs such as Java
games can be downloaded and run
on your phone. You can transfer Java
program files from a compatible PC
to the memory in your phone using
the Bluetooth, USB mass storage or

external memory. The Java program
files are in .jad or .jar format.

If you save the Java program files
in your phone, you should install the
files before using a Java game or
application first.

To install a Java game & application:

1 Press Menu and select My

stuff, then choose Others or My
memory card (If external memory

is inserted).

2 Select the file (*.jad or *.jar) you

want to install and press Install.

Note: The .jad file should
contain its own .jar file.

3 Once installed, the Java program

can be viewed in the Games or
Applications menu where you can
select, execute or delete.

TIP! You can also download
Java MIDlet in your phone by using
the WAP (Wireless Application
Protocol) services. Please note that
additional costs may be incurred
when using online services.

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Games & Apps

Games & Apps

Your GW300 comes with preloaded
games to keep you amused when
you have time to spare. If you choose
to download any additional games or
applications they will be saved into
this folder.

Note: An additional cost is
incurred when connecting to this
service. Check your data charges with
your network provider.

Playing a game

1 Press Menu and select Games

& Apps.

2 Select My games & apps and

choose Games.

3 Choose the game you want to play

and select Launch.

Viewing applications

You can manage the Java
applications installed in your phone
by using the Applications menu.
You can also delete downloaded
applications.

1 Press Menu and select Games

& Apps.
2 Select My games & apps and

choose Applications.
3 View and manage any applications

you have.

Changing the network profile

To download a game, you can set the
value to connect to the network using

Settings.
1 Press Menu and select Games

& Apps.
2 Select Settings.
3 From here you can:

Profiles - You can see profile and

add new profile.
Certificates list - You can see

the certification list for using Java
application.

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Organiser & Tools

Setting your alarm

1 Press Menu and select Tools,

then choose Alarms.

2 Press Options and select Add

new.

3 Scroll down and enter the time you

would like the alarm to sound at.

4 Choose the repeat type to indicate

whether you would like your alarm
to sound Not repeated, Daily,

Mon - Fri, Mon - Sat, Except
holiday, or Choose weekday.

5 Scroll down and choose whether

you would like the alarm to Alarm
Ring, Vibration, Ring & vibration
or Follow profile, FM radio.

6 Scroll down to choose the alarm

tone. Press
sound from voice recordings or
default sounds.

7 Scroll down and enter a name for

the alarm or keep the suggested
name.

and choose a

8 Finally you can set the snooze

interval at 5, 10, 20, 30 minutes,
1 hour or off.

9 Select Done.

Adding an event to your
calendar

1 Press Menu and select Organiser,

then choose Calendar.

2 Select the date you would like to

add an event to. You can choose a
date either by scrolling to it using
the navigation keys or by selecting
Options and Go to date in order
to enter a date.

3 Select Add new and scroll down

to enter the time you would like
your event to begin. Scroll down
and enter the end time of your
event.

4 Enter a Subject for the event.

Use the keypad to type letters and
numbers.

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Organiser & Tools

5 Scroll down again and choose

whether you would like to set an
Alarm for the event. Scroll left or
right to see the available options.
You can set the alarm to go off
at the starting time of the event
or at a set period of time before
the event starts to remind you the
event is coming up.

6 Scroll down once more to select

whether the event is occurring

Not repeated or repeated at
Daily, Weekly, Monthly or
Annually intervals. Also you can

choose User setting. If the event
is repeated, you can also scroll
down to enter an Expiration date
for when the events will stop
completely.

7 Select Done and your event will be

saved in the calendar. A square
cursor will mark the days of any
saved events.

Adding an item to your task
list

1 Press Menu and choose

Organiser.

2 Select To do and select Add.

3 Set the date for the to do item, add

notes and select a priority level:

High, Medium or Low.

4 Save your to do list item by

selecting Done.

TIP! You can edit an item by selecting

it, pressing Options and Edit. Confirm
your amends by selecting Save.

Adding a memo

1 Press Menu and select Organiser,

then Memo.
2 Select Add and type your memo.
3 Select Save.
4 Your memo will appear on screen

the next time you open the memo
application.

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Private memo

You can write the private memo to
protect your privacy. You enter the
security code to use this menu.

Date finder

Date finder is a handy tool to help you
calculate what the date will be after a
certain amount of days has passed.

Settings

Calendar - You can set the

configurations to view the calendar.

Send all shedules & Tasks via
Bluetooth - You can send all the data

in your calendar and/or to do list from
your phone to other phones by using
Bluetooth.

Backup calendar & Tasks - You
can create the backup files of the
calendar or to do list saved in the
phone when you insert an external
memory.

Restore calendar & Tasks - You can
reset the backup files of calendar or
tasks when you insert an external
memory.

Memory info. - You can view the
information of available memory
regarding Calendar, Tasks, Memo and
Secret memo.

Clear all - You can delete all data
regarding Calendar, Tasks, Memo and
Secret memo.

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Organiser & Tools

Using your calculator

1 Press Menu and select Tools,

then choose Calculator.

2 Press the numeric keys to input

numbers.

3 For simple calculations, select the

function you require (+, –, ×, ÷)
using the navigation keys followed
by =.

4 For more complex calculations,

select Options to choose a
command.

5 Select to clear the screen and

start a new calculation.

Using the stopwatch

1 Press Menu and select Tools,

then choose Stopwatch.
2 Select Start to begin the timer.
3 Choose Lap if want to record a

lap time. Up to 20 lap times can

be saved.

4 Select Stop to end the timer.

5 Choose Resume to restart the

stopwatch at the time you stopped
it at or select Reset to return to
zero.

Converting a unit

1 Press Menu and select Tools,

then choose Converter.

2 Choose whether you would like

to convert Currency, Surface,
Length, Weight, Temperature,
Volume or Velocity.

3 Scroll left and right to select a unit,

then scroll down and enter the unit
quantity.

4 Scroll down to the unit conversion

box and choose the unit
measurement you want to convert
into. The conversion will show
automatically in the line below.

Note: For Currency convert,
you need to set Rate according to
current exchange rate first.

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Adding a city to your World
time

1 Press Menu and select Tools,

then choose World time.

2 To find out the time of specific

city, press Options and select
Add city.

3 Scroll down the list or enter the

first letter of the city. Also you can
select Map and choose a city.

4 Press Select.

TIP! If you are abroad, you can

change your time zone from World
time by selecting Options, followed
by Change current city. Choose your
required city as above.

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O2 Home

With O2 Home at the tip of your
fingers, you can get up-to-date
news and weather forecasts as well
as information on sports or traffic
whenever you need it. In addition, O2
Home allows you to download the
latest music, ringtones, wallpapers
and games.

Accessing the web

1 Press Menu and choose O2

Home.
2 To access the O2 Home homepage

directly, select Home.
Alternatively, select Enter address
and type in your desired URL,
followed by Open.

Note: An additional cost is
incurred when connecting to this
service and downloading content.
Check your data charges with your
network provider.

Adding and accessing your
bookmarks

For easy and fast access to your
favourite websites, you can add
bookmarks and save web pages.

1 Press Menu and choose O2

Home.

2 Select Bookmarks. A list of your

bookmarks will appear on the
screen.

3 To create a new folder, select

Options and choose Create new
folder. Enter the name of your

bookmark folder.

4 To add a new bookmark, select

Options and press Add new.

Enter a name for your bookmark
followed by the URL.

5 Select Done. Your bookmark

will be displayed in the list of
bookmarks.

6 To access the bookmark, simply

scroll to it and select Open.

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Saving a page

1 Access your required webpage as

described above.

2 Select Options and Save items,

then choose Save this page.

3 Enter a name for the webpage so

you can easily recognise it.

4 Select Save.

Accessing a saved page

1 Press Menu and choose O2

Home.
2 Select Saved pages.
3 Select Open to connect to the

saved page.

Viewing your O2 Home history

1 Press Menu and choose O2

Home, then select History.
2 A list of web page titles you have

accessed recently will be displayed.
3 To access one of these pages,

simply select the required page

and press Open.

Changing the web O2 Home
settings

1 Press Menu and choose O2

Home then select Settings.

2 You can choose to edit Profiles,

Appearance settings, Cache,
Cookies, Security, or Reset
Settings.

3 Once you have changed your

settings, press Select.

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Connectivity

Changing your connectivity
settings

Your connectivity settings have
already been set up by your network
operator, so you can enjoy your new
phone straightaway. If you want to
change any settings, use this menu.

Press Menu and select Connectivity.
Your options are:

Bluetooth - Set up your GW300 for
Bluetooth use. You can adapt your
visibility to other devices or search
through devices your phone is paired
with.

USB connection mode - You can
select the USB connection mode on
your phone for several uses.

Changing your Bluetooth
settings

1 Press Menu and select

Connectivity.

2 Choose Bluetooth then Settings.

Make your changes to:

My device visibility - Set Visible
or Visible for 1 min so that other
devices can detect your phone when
they are searching for a Bluetooth
device. If you select Hidden, other
devices will not be able to detect your
phone when they are searching for a
Bluetooth device.

My device name -

You can name or
rename your phone as it will appear on
other devices. Your phone’s name will
be shown on other devices only when

My device visibility is set to Visible.
Supported services - You can

view the list of devices such as
headsets and handsfree supported by
Bluetooth enabled phone.

My address - Check your Bluetooth
address here.

Note: To improve security, we
recommend that once you have
configured or paired with a device,
Visibility be set to Hidden. For
incoming connections, regardless of
whether or not the other device has
been paired with your phone, you
can choose to accept or reject the
connection.

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Pairing with another Bluetooth
device

By pairing your GW300 and another
device, you can set up a passcode
protected connection. This means
your pairing is more secure.

1 Check your Bluetooth is Turn on

and Visible. You can change your
visibility in the Settings menu, by
selecting My device visibility,
then Visible.

2 From Bluetooth, choose Turn on

and select Search new device.

3 Your GW300 will search for

devices. When the search is
completed Add and Refresh will
appear on screen.

4 Choose the device you want to

pair with, select Add and enter a
passcode then choose OK.

5 Your phone will then connect to the

other device, on which you should
enter the same passcode.

6 Your passcode protected Bluetooth

connection is now ready.

Using a Bluetooth headset

1 Check your Bluetooth is Turn on

and Visible.

2 Follow the instructions that came

with your headset to place it
in pairing mode and pair your
devices.

3 Your GW300 will automatically

connect to your Bluetooth headset
and switch to headset profile.

Sending and receiving your
files using Bluetooth

Bluetooth is a great way to send and
receive files as no wires are needed
and connection is quick and easy.
You can also connect to a Bluetooth
headset to make and receive calls.

Before you can start sharing files
using Bluetooth, you will need to pair
your phone with another Bluetooth
device. For information on pairing
devices, see Pairing with another

Bluetooth device.

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Connectivity

To switch Bluetooth on:
1 Press Menu and select

Connectivity then select

Bluetooth.
2 Select Turn on.
3 Select Turn off to switch Bluetooth

off.

To send a file:
1 Open the file you want to send,

typically this will be a photo, video

or music file.
2 Select Options and choose Send,

then Bluetooth.
3 Select Yes to turn Bluetooth on if it

is not already activated.
4 Your GW300 will automatically

search for other Bluetooth enabled
devices within range.

5 Choose the device you want to

send the file to and select OK.

To receive a file:
1 To receive files, your Bluetooth

must be both Turn on and Visible.

2 A message will prompt you to

accept the file from the sender.
Select Yes to receive the file.

TIP! Keep an eye on the progress bar
to make sure your file is sent.

Note: The Bluetooth® word mark and
logos are owned by the Bluetooth SIG,
Inc. and any use of such marks by
LG Electronics is under licence. Other
trademarks and trade names are
those of their respective owners.

Use your phone as a mass
storage device

Your phone can be used as a mass
storage device.

1 Connect the USB cable to your

phone and your PC.

2 Select Mass storage from the

popup menu in your phone.

3 Connect your phone to your PC.

Do not disconnect during transfer.

4 All of your phone files will

automatically be stored onto your
PC hard drive.

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Synchronise your phone with
your PC

You can synchronise your phone
with your PC to make sure all your
important details and dates match,
but also to backup your files to put
your mind at ease.

Backing up and restoring your
phone’s information

1 Connect the USB cable to your

phone and your PC.

2 Select the PC suite from the

popup menu in your phone.

3 Click on the Backup icon, and

select Backup or Restore.

4 Mark the contents you would

like to back up or restore. Select
the location you would like to
backup information to, or restore
information from. Click OK.

5 Your information will be backed up.

Viewing your phone files on
your PC

1 Connect the USB cable to your

phone and your PC.

2 Select the PC suite from the

popup menu in your phone.

3 After searching the phone it will be

connected automatically.

TIP! Viewing the contents of your
phone on your PC helps you to
arrange files, organise documents and
remove contents you no longer need.

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Connectivity

Synchronising your contacts

1 Connect the USB cable to your

phone and your PC.
2 Select the PC suite from the

popup menu in your phone.
3 Click on the Contacts icon.

Your PC will now import and

display all contacts saved to your

SIM card and handset.
4 Select Phone memory. Your PC

will export your contacts to your

handset.
5 Click on File and select Save. You

can now select where you would

like to save your contacts to.

Note: To backup contacts saved to
your SIM card, click on the SIM card
folder on the left side of your PC
screen. Right-click your contact then
Select All. Right-click your contact
again and select Copy to Phone
Memory. Now click on the Handset
folder on the left of your screen and
all your numbers will be displayed.

Synchronising your messages

1 Connect the USB cable to your

phone and your PC.

2 Select the PC suite from the

popup menu in your phone.

3 Click on the Messages icon.
4 All of your phone messages will

be displayed in folders on your
screen.

5 Use the tool bar at the top of

your screen to edit and rearrange
messages.

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Yahoo! Search

You can access Yahoo Mobile Internet
Service. To access Yahoo services,
press Menu and select Yahoo.

Note: You may be unable to access
Yahoo in some countries. This is
dependent on network services.

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Settings

Changing your profiles

1 Press Menu and select Settings.
2 Select Profiles and then choose

the profile you want to edit.

3 Select Options and choose Edit.
4 You can change all of the tones,

its volumes and alert options from
here.

Using flight mode

To turn on flight mode, press Menu
and then select Settings and
Profiles. Select Flight mode to
activate. Flight mode will not allow
you to make calls, connect to the
internet or send message.

Changing your phone settings

1 Press Menu and select Settings.
2 Select Phone settings and choose

from the list below.

Auto key lock - Choose a duration
for locking the key automatically.

Languages - Change the
language of for your GW300’s
display.

Power save - Choose to switch
the factory set power saving
settings Off, Night only or Always

on.
Information - View the technical

information for your GW300.

Changing your display settings

1 Press Menu and select Settings.
2 Select Screen and choose from:

Screen theme - Choose the

theme of your home screen or
start-up/shut down screen.

Menu style - Change the menu
view from List style or Grid style.

Dialling - Adjust the font style and
size for when you are dialling a
phone number.

Font - Adjust the font size.

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Backlight - Choose how long the
backlight remains on. Also, use the
navigation keys to adjust the main
screen brightness.

TIP! The longer the backlight is on for,
the more battery power is used and
you may need to charge your phone
more often.

Handset theme - Quickly change
the whole look of your screen.

Greeting message - After
selecting On, you can write a
welcome message. The message
will appear on screen whenever
you start-up the phone.

Changing the date & time

1 Press Menu and select Settings.
2 Select Date & Time and choose

from the list below:
Time - You can enter the current

time. You can set the time format
to either 24 hours or 12 hours. You
can select a city as time zone.

Date - You can enter the current
date. You can set the date format
(YYYY.MM.DD, DD.MM.YYYY, MM.
DD.YYYY).

Auto update date/time ­Select On, and the phone will
automatically update the date and
time.

Daylight saving - Select whether
to activate the daylight saving
function or not. You can set the
summer time difference of selected
home city for 1 hour or 2 hours.

Changing your security
settings

Change your security settings to
keep your GW300 and the important
information it holds protected.

1 Press Menu and select Settings.
2 Select Security and choose from

the list below:

PIN code request - Choose a PIN
code to be requested when you
turn your phone on.

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Settings

Handset lock - Choose a security
code to lock your phone When

switching on, If SIM changed or
Immediate.

Change codes - Change your PIN

code (This menu item will appear
if PIN code request is set to On),
PIN2 code, Security code or ATMT
code.

Note: Security code
The security code protects the
unauthorized use of your phone. The
default security code is set to ‘0000’
and the security code is required
to delete all phone entries and to
activate the Reset settings menu.
Also, the security code is required
to enable or disable the phone lock
function to prevent unauthorized
use of the phone. The security code
default setting can be modified from
the Security > Change codes.

Viewing memory status

Your GW300 has three memories
available: the phone, the SIM card
and an external memory card (you
may need to purchase the memory
card separately).
You can use the memory manager to
determine how each memory is used
and see how much space is available.

Press Menu and select Settings,
choose Memory info. You will
then see the current status of the
memories in your GW300.
If you insert an external memory card
in your phone, you can also select
Primary storage settings then
choose the default location you prefer
items to be saved to.

Resetting your phone

Use Reset settings in Settings
menu to reset all the settings to the
factory definitions.
You need the security code to activate
this function.

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Software Upgrade

LG Mobile Phone Software
Upgrade Program

For more information on installing
and using this program, please visit
http://update.lgmobile.com.

This feature allows you to upgrade
your software to the latest version
quickly and conveniently on the
Internet without needing to visit our
service center.

As the mobile phone software
upgrade program requires the user’s
full attention for the duration of the
upgrade process, please be sure to
check any instructions and notes
that appear at each step before
proceeding.

Please note that removing the
USB data communication cable or
batteries during the upgrade may
seriously damage your mobile phone.

As the manufacturer takes no
responsibility for loss of data
during the upgrade process, you
are advised to note down any
important information in advance for
safekeeping.

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Accessories

There are various accessories for your mobile phone. You can select these
options according to your personal communication requirements.

Standard Battery

Travel Adapter

Note

• Always use genuine LG accessories.

• Failure to do so may invalidate your warranty.

• Accessories may vary in different regions: please check with our regional

Hands free earmicrophone

Data cable

service company or agent for further information.

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Network service

Technical data

The wireless phone described in this
guide is approved for use on the GSM
850, E-GSM 900, DCS 1800,
PCS 1900 networks.

A number of features included in this
guide are called Network Services.
These are special services that
you arrange through your wireless
service provider. Before you can take
advantage of any of these Network
Services, you must subscribe to them
through your service provider and
obtain instructions for their use from
your service provider.

General

Product name: GW300
System: GSM 850 / E-GSM 900 /

DCS 1800 / PCS 1900

Ambient Temperatures

Max : +55°C (discharging)

+45°C (charging)

Min : -10°C

Trouble Shooting

This chapter lists some problems that you might encounter while using your
phone. Some problems require that you call your service provider, but most of
problems you encounter are easy to correct yourself.

Message Possible causes Possible Corrective measures

No
connection
to the
network

Codes do
not match

Function
cannot be
set

Calls not
available

Phone
cannot be
switched on

Signal weak
Outside mobile

network covarage.

When you want to
change a security code
you have to confirm the
new code by entering
it again.

Not supported by
service provider or
registration required

Dialling error
New SIM card inserted
Charge limit reached

On/Off key pressed
too briefly

Battery empty
Battery contacts dirty

Move higher to a window or open
space. Check service provider
coverage map.

Codes are set 0000 as default.
You can change as your own.
Contact your service provider.

Contact your service provider.

New network not authorised. Check
for new restrictions. Contact service
provider or reset limit with PIN 2.

Press On/Off key for at least two
seconds.

Charge battery. Check charging
indicator in the display.

Clean contacts.

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Trouble Shooting

Message Possible causes Possible Corrective measures

Charging
error

Number not
permitted

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Battery totally empty
Temperature out of

range

Contact problem

No mains voltage

Charger defective

Wrong charger
Battery defective

The fixed dial number
function is on.

Charge battery.
Make sure the ambient temperature

is right, wait for a while, and then
charge again.

Check power supply and
connection to the phone. Check
the battery contacts, clean them if
necessary.

Plug in to a different socket or
check voltage.

If the charger does not warm up,
replace it.

Only use original LG accessories.
Replace battery.

Check settings.

LIMITED WARRANTY STATEMENT

1. WHAT THIS WARRANTY COVERS :

LG offers you a limited warranty that the enclosed phone and its enclosed accessories will be free
from defects in material and workmanship according to the following terms and conditions:

(1) The limited warranty for the product extends the warranty period beginning on the

date of purchase of the product.

(2) The limited warranty applies for 1 year from the original date of purchase and extends only to

the original purchaser of the product and is not assignable or transferable to any subsequent
purchaser/end user. It shall neither exclude nor limit any mandatory statutory rights of the
customer or any of the customer rights against the seller/dealer of the product.

(3) This warranty is good only to the original purchaser during the warranty period, but

limited to certain country if specied.

(4) The external housing and cosmetics parts shall be free of defects at the time of

shipment and, therefore, shall not be covered under these limited warranty terms.

(5) Upon request from LG. or their designated service agent the consumer must provide

information to reasonably prove the date of purchase.

(6) Unless other service arrangements have been specied the customer shall bear the

cost of shipping a defective product back to the Customer Service Department of LG.
LG shall bear the cost of shipping the product back to the consumer after the
completion of service under this limited warranty.

(7) During the warranty period LG or its authorised service agent will repair or replace at

LG’s sole discretion a defective product. A repaired or replaced product will not be
given a prolonged or renewed warranty period.

2. WHAT THIS WARRANTY DOES NOT COVER :

(1) Defects OR Damages resulting from use of the product in other than its normal and

customary manner.

(2) Defects or damages from abnormal use, abnormal conditions, improper storage.

exposure to moisture or dampness, unauthorised modications, unauthorised
connections, unauthorised repair, neglect, abuse, accident, alteration, improper
installation, or other acts which are not the fault of LG, including damage caused by
shipping, blown fuses, spills of food or liquid.

(3)

Breakage or damage to antennas unless caused directly by defects in material or workmanship.

(4) A warranty repair if the Customer Service Department at LG or other agreed service

agent was not notied by the consumer of the alleged defect or malfunction of the

product during the applicable limited warranty period.
(5) Products which have had the serial number or IMEI number removed or made illegible.
(6) This limited warranty is in lieu of all other warranties, express or implied either in fact

or by operations of law, statutory or otherwise, including, but not limited to any implied

warranty of marketability or tness for a particular use.
(7) Damage resulting from use of non-LG approved accessories.
(8) All plastic surfaces and all other externally exposed parts that are scratched or

damaged due to normal customer use.
(9) Products operated outside published maximum ratings.
(10) Products used or obtained n a rental program.
(11) Consumables (such as fuses).
(12) Suspected defects caused by a failure of the cellular network.

3. CONDITIONS :

No other express warranty is applicable to this product.
The DURATION OF ANY IMPLIED WARRANTIES, INCLUDING THE IMPLIED WARRANTY OF
MARKETABILITY, IL LIMITED TO THE DURATION OF THE EXPRESS WARRANTY HERIN. LG
ELECTRONCS INC. SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR THE LOSS OF THE USE OF THE PRODUCT,
INCOVINIENCE, LOO OR ANY OTHER DAMAGES, DIRECT OR CONSEQUENTIAL, ARISING OUT
OF THE USE OF, OR INABILITY TO USE, THIS PRODUCT OR FOR ANY EXPRESS OR IMPLIED
WARRANTY, INCLUDING THE IMPLIED MARKETABLITY APPLICABLE TO THIS PRODUCT.
Some do not allow the exclusive of limitation of incidental or consequential damages or

limitations on how long an implied warranty lasts; so these limitations or exclusions may not
apply to you. This warranty gives you specic legal rights and you may also have other
rights which vary from country to country.

Memo

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