LG GU290f User manual

User Guide
GU290f
P/NO : MMBB0387602(1.0) W
www.lg.com
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Making an Emergency call when there is
no USIM card present in the handset:
1. Enter emergency number 000 or 112
2. Press key to activate Emergency call.

GU290f User Guide
Some of the contents in this
manual may differ from your phone
depending on the software of the
phone or your service provider.
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Congratulations on your purchase
of the advanced and compact
GU290f phone by LG, designed to
operate with the latest digital mobile
communication technology.
Your new LG GU290f 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.

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Guidelines for safe and
efficient use..........................5
Getting to know your phone12
Getting started.................... 15
Installing the SIM and battery ... 15
Installing a memory card.......... 17
Your Home screen ..............19
On-Screen Icons...................... 19
General functions................20
Making a call........................... 20
Making a Call with the Send Key 20
Making International Calls ........ 20
Ending a Call........................... 20
Making a Call from the Contacts 20
Answering a Call...................... 21
Adjusting the Volume ............... 21
Entering Text ........................... 22
During a Call ........................... 25
Conference Calls ..................... 27
Menu Tree ........................... 29
Browser ..............................31
Home 31
Enter Address.......................... 32
Bookmarks.............................. 32
RSS Reader ............................ 33
Saved Pages .......................... 33
History ................................... 33
Settings ................................. 33
Music Player ....................... 36
All Songs .............................. 36
Playlists ................................. 36
Artists .................................... 36
Albums .................................. 36
Genres ................................... 36
Shuffle Songs ......................... 36
Call History .........................37
All Calls .................................. 37
Missed Calls............................ 37
Dialed Calls............................. 37
Received Calls......................... 37
Call Duration ........................... 37
Games&Apps ......................38
Games & Applications .............. 38
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Messaging ..........................39
Create new message ............... 39
Inbox .................................... 43
My Email................................. 44
Outbox.................................... 46
Drafts .................................... 46
Voicemail ................................ 47
Message Settings.................... 47
My Stuff .............................. 51
Audio .................................... 51
Video .................................... 51
Pictures .................................. 51
Other Files .............................. 52
File Manager ........................... 52
Tools ................................... 53
Alarm .................................... 53
Calendar ................................. 53
Music Player ........................... 54
To do .................................... 55
Memo .................................... 56
Calculator ............................... 56
World Clock............................. 56
Stopwatch............................... 57
Tip Calculator .......................... 57
Unit Converter ......................... 58
Contacts..............................59
Contact List............................. 59
New Contact ........................... 59
Caller Groups .......................... 59
Speed Dial Lists....................... 59
SIM Management .................... 60
My Numbers ........................... 60
Settings ..............................61
Audio & Ringtones ................... 61
Phone Settings ........................ 62
Display.................................... 65
Call .................................... 66
Data Counter........................... 68
Connection.............................. 68
Memory .................................. 72
Application Settings ................. 73
Phone Information ................... 76
Accessories ........................77
Technical data..................... 78
Trouble Shooting.................79
Contents

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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 GU290f
has been designed to comply with
applicable safety requirements for
exposure to radio waves. These
requirements are based on scientific
guidelines that include safety
margins designed to assure the
safety of all persons, regardless of
age and health.
• The radio wave exposure
guidelines employ a unit of
measurement known as the
Specific Absorption Rate, or SAR.
Tests for SAR are conducted using
standardised methods with the
phone transmitting at its highest
certified power level in all used
frequency bands.
• While there may be differences
between the SAR levels of various
LG phone models, they are all
designed to meet the relevant
guidelines for exposure to radio
waves.
• The SAR limit recommended by
the International Commission on
Non-Ionizing Radiation Protection
(ICNIRP) is 2W/kg averaged over
10g of tissue.
• The highest SAR value for this
model phone tested by DASY4 for
use at the ear is 1.12 W/kg (10
g) and when worn on the body is
1.55 W/Kg (10 g).
• The SAR limit recommended
by the Institute of Electrical and
Electronics Engineers (IEEE) is 1.6
W/kg averaged over 1g of tissue.

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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 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.
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• Do not tap the screen with a sharp
object as it may damage the
phone.
• Do not expose the phone to liquid,
moisture or humidity.
• Do not use the phone or
accessories in places with
high humidity such as pools,
greenhouses, solariums or
tropical environments; it may
cause damage to the phone and
invalidation of warranty.
Efficient phone operation
Electronic and medical
devices
All mobile phones may get
interference, which could affect
performance.
• Do not use your mobile phone
near medical equipment.
Avoid placing the phone over
pacemakers, for example, in your
breast pocket.
• Mobile phones may interfere with
some hearing aids.
• Minor interference may affect TVs,
radios, PCs, etc.
Pacemakers
Pacemaker manufacturers
recommend that a minimum
separation of 15cm be maintained
between a mobile phone and
a pacemaker to avoid potential
interference with the pacemaker. To
achieve this use the phone on the
opposite ear to your pacemaker and
do not carry it in a breast pocket.
Hospitals
Switch off your wireless device when
requested to do so in hospitals,
clinics or health care facilities. These
requests are designed to prevent
possible interference with sensitive
medical equipment.

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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.
• If your vehicle is equipped
with an airbag, ensure it is not
obstructed by your mobile device
or accessories. It may fail or cause
a serious injury if obstructed when
deployed.
• If you are listening to music while
out and about, please ensure that
the volume is at a reasonable
level so that you are aware of your
surroundings. This is particularly
important when near roads.
Avoid damage to your
hearing
Damage to your hearing can occur
if you are exposed to loud sound for
long periods of time. We therefore
recommend that you do not turn on
or off the handset close to your ear.
We also recommend that music and
call volumes are set to a reasonable
level.
Glass Parts
Some parts of your mobile device are
made of glass. This glass could break
if your mobile device is dropped on a
hard surface or receives a substantial
impact. If the glass breaks, do not
touch or attempt to remove. Stop
using your mobile device until the
glass is replaced by an authorised
service centre.
Blasting area
Do not use the phone where blasting
is in progress. Observe restrictions,
and follow any regulations or rules.
Guidelines for safe and efficient use