LG GW300FD User manual

GW300FD User Guide
MMBB0352056 (1.0)
GW300FD
User Guide
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GW300FD User Guide -English
Congratulations on your purchase
of the advanced and compact
GW300FD 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.

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Contents
For Your Safety....................................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
Calls...................................................18
Making a call..................................18
Making a call from your Contacts ....18
Answering and rejecting a call.........18
Speed dialing..................................18
Viewing your Call Logs....................19
Using call forward...........................19
Using call barring............................20
Changing the call settings...............20
Common settings ..........................21
Contacts ............................................22
Searching for a contact...................22
Adding a new contact .....................22
Contact options ..............................22
Creating a group.............................23
Using service dial numbers .............23
Viewing your own number...............24
Creating a business card.................24
Changing your contact settings .......24
Messaging.........................................25
Messaging .....................................25
Sending a message........................25
Entering text...................................26
Text input mode using the keypad ...26
Message folders.............................26
Managing your messages...............27
Changing your text message
settings..........................................28
Changing your multimedia message
settings..........................................28
Changing your other settings...........29
Camera..............................................30
Taking a quick photo.......................30
After you’ve taken your photo..........30
Using the quick settings..................30

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Using the advanced settings............31
Adjusting the brightness..................32
Changing the image size.................32
Viewing your saved photos..............33
Video camera ....................................34
Shooting a quick video....................34
After you’ve shot your video ............34
Using the quick settings..................34
Using the advanced settings............35
Watching your saved videos............35
Music.................................................36
MP3 Player.....................................36
Transferring music onto your phone 36
Playing a song................................37
Using options while playing music ...37
FM radio ............................................38
Using the FM radio..........................38
Searching for stations.....................38
Reset all channels...........................39
Listening to the radio ......................39
Voice recoder ....................................40
Using the Voice recorder .................40
Recording your voice memo............40
Sending a voice recording...............40
Media.................................................41
Pictures..........................................41
Sending a photo .............................41
Using an image ..............................41
Media.................................................42
Organising your images ..................42
Deleting an image...........................42
Moving or copying an image ...........42
Marking and unmarking images......42
Checking your memory status.........43
Sounds...........................................43
Using a sound ................................43
Videos............................................43
Watching a video............................43
Sending a video clip........................44
Games and Applications..................44

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Contents
Playing a game...............................44
Using the games options menu .......44
Flash content..................................45
Others............................................45
External memory ............................45
Installing a Java game & application45
Games & Apps...................................46
Games & Apps................................46
Playing a game...............................46
Viewing applications .......................46
Changing the network profile...........46
Tools & Organizer..............................47
Setting your alarm ..........................47
Adding an event to your calendar ....47
Adding an item to your task list ......48
Adding a memo..............................48
Secret memo..................................49
Date finder .....................................49
Settings..........................................49
Using your calculator ......................49
Using the stopwatch .......................50
Converting a unit ............................50
Adding a city to your World time ......50
Internet..............................................51
Accessing the web..........................51
Adding and accessing your bookmarks
......................................................51
Saving a page.................................52
Accessing a saved page..................52
Viewing your Internet history ...........52
Changing the web Internet settings..52
Connectivity.......................................53
Changing your connectivity settings.53
Changing your Bluetooth settings ....53
Pairing with another Bluetooth device..
......................................................54
Using a Bluetooth headset...............54
Sending and receiving your files using
Bluetooth........................................54
Use your phone as a mass storage
device............................................55
Synchronise your phone with your PC..
......................................................56
Installing LG PC Suite on your com-
puter..............................................56
Connecting your phone and PC .......56

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Viewing your phone files on your PC57
Synchronising your contacts............57
Yahoo! oneSearch .............................58
Settings .............................................59
Changing your profiles....................59
Using flight mode............................59
Changing your phone settings.........59
Changing your display settings........59
Changing the date & time ...............60
Changing your security settings.......60
Viewing memory status...................61
Resetting your phone......................62
Software Upgrade...........................62
Accessories.......................................63
Network service................................64
Technical data...................................64
Safety Guidelines ..............................65
Glossary.............................................84
Trouble Shooting ...............................86

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For Your Safety
Important Information
This user guide contains important
information on the use and operation
of this phone. Please read all the
information carefully for optimal
performance and to prevent any
damage to or misuse of the phone.
Any changes or modifications not
expressly approved in this user guide
could void your warranty for this
equipment.
Before You Start
Safety Instructions
WARNING! To reduce the possibility
of electric shock, do not expose your
phone to high humidity areas, such
as the bathroom, swimming pool, etc.
Always store your phone away
from heat. Never store your phone
in settings that may expose it to
temperatures less than 32°F or
greater than 104°F, such as outside
during extreme weather conditions
or in your car on a hot day. Exposure
to excessive cold or heat will result
in malfunction, damage and/or
catastrophic failure.
Be careful when using your phone
near other electronic devices. RF
emissions from your mobile phone
may affect nearby in adequately
shielded electronic equipment. You
should consult with manufacturers of
any personal medical devices such
as pacemakers and hearing aides to
determine if they are susceptible to
interference from your mobile phone.
Turn off your phone in a medical
facility or at a gas station. Never
place your phone in a microwave
oven as this will cause the battery to
explode.
Safety Information
Read these simple guidelines.
Breaking the rules may be dangerous
or illegal. Further detailed information
is given in this user guide.
•Never use an unapproved battery
since this could damage the phone
and/or battery and could cause the
battery to explode.

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•Never place your phone in a
microwave oven as it will cause the
battery to explode.
•Do not dispose of your battery by
fire or with hazardous or flammable
materials.
•Make sure that no sharp-edged
items come into contact with the
battery. There is a risk of this
causing a fire.
•Store the battery in a place out of
reach of children.
•Be careful that children do not
swallow any parts such as rubber
plugs (earphone, connection parts
of the phone, etc.). This could
cause asphyxiation or suffocation.
•Unplug the power cord and charger
during lightning storms to avoid
electric shock or fire.
•When riding in a car, do not leave
your phone or set up the hands-free
kit near to the air bag. If wireless
equipment is improperly installed
and the air bag is activated, you
may be seriously injured.
•Do not use a hand-held phone
while driving.
•Do not use the phone in areas
where its use is prohibited. (For
example: aircraft).
•Do not expose the battery charger
or adapter to direct sunlight or use
it in places with high humidity, such
as a bathroom.
•Never store your phone in
temperatures less than- 4°F or
greater than 122°F.
•Do not use harsh chemicals(such
as alcohol, benzene, thinners, etc.)
or detergents to clean your phone.
There is a risk of this causing a fire.
•Do not drop, strike, or shake your
phone severely. Such actions may
harm the internal circuit boards of
the phone.
•Do not use your phone in high
explosive areas as the phone may
generate sparks.
•Do not damage the power cord
by bending, twisting, pulling, or
heating. Do not use the plug if it
is loose as it may cause a fire or
electric shock.

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For Your Safety
•Do not place any heavy items on
the power cord. Do not allow the
power cord to be crimped as it may
cause fire or electric shock.
•Do not handle the phone with wet
hands while it is being charged.
It may cause an electric shock or
seriously damage your phone.
•Do not disassemble the phone.
•Do not place or answer calls while
charging the phone as it may
shortcircuit the phone and/or cause
electric shock or fire.
•Only use the batteries, antennas,
and chargers provided by LG.
The warranty will not be applied
to products provided by other
suppliers.
•Only authorized personnel
should service the phone and its
accessories. Faulty installation or
service may result in accidents
and consequently invalidate the
warranty.
•Do not hold or let the antenna
come in contact with your body
during a call.
•An emergency call can be made
only within a service area. For an
emergency call, make sure that you
are within a service area and that
the phone is turned on.
•Use accessories, such as
earphones and headsets, with
caution. Ensure that cables are
tucked away safely and do not
touch the antenna unnecessarily.
Memory card information and
care
•Always insert/ remove the memory
card while the handset power is off.
If you remove it while the power is
on, it may be damaged.
•If a damage cannot be fixed, format
the memory card.
•The memory card cannot be used
for recording copyrightprotected
data.
•Do not write forcefully on the memo
area.
•Carry and store the memory card
in its case.