LG LG-C297 User manual

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User Guide
LG-C297

LG-C297 User Guide - ENGLISH
This guide will help you understand your new mobile phone. It will provide you
with useful explanations of features on your phone.
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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Getting to know your phone ....................5
Installing the SIM Card and Charging the
Battery.........................................................7
Installing the SIM Card ..........................7
Turning Your Phone On and Off .......10
Lock/Unlock Your Keypad...................10
Calls ...........................................................10
Making a call ...........................................10
Answering and rejecting a call ..........10
Changing the call settings................... 11
Contacts.....................................................11
Searching for a contact......................... 11
Adding a new contact........................... 11
Messaging.................................................12
Sending a message.............................. 12
Facebook...................................................13
E-mail ........................................................13
Sending an e-mail using your new
account...................................................... 13
Camera .....................................................14
Video camera ...........................................14
Media Player.............................................14
FM radio....................................................14
Voice recorder ..........................................14
Applications.............................................. 14
Organizer .................................................. 15
Setting your alarm ................................ 15
Contents

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Using the calendar ............................... 15
Adding an item to your to do list ....15
Adding a note ........................................ 15
Using your calculator ........................... 15
Using the stopwatch ............................ 16
Converting a unit ..................................16
Adding a city to your world time ..... 16
Shortcuts ................................................. 16
Internet .....................................................16
Accessing the internet browser......... 16
Settings..................................................... 17
Switching your SIM cards ...................17
Changing your phone settings ..........17
Changing your security settings ...... 18
Activating SIM cards ...........................18
Changing your display settings ........18
Changing your connectivity settings 19
Changing your Bluetooth settings .. 19
Resetting your phone .........................20
Phone Software update.........................20
LG Mobile Phone Software update
from internet .........................................20
Guidelines for Safe and Efficient Use 22
Exposure to radio frequency energy22
Product care and maintenance........23
Efficient phone operation................... 26
Road safety.............................................26
Avoid damage to your hearing......... 27
Glass Parts ..............................................28
Blasting area...........................................28

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Potentially explosive atmospheres...28
In aircraft..................................................28
Children....................................................29
Emergency calls ....................................29
Battery information and care ............29
Accessories.............................................. 32
Technical Data......................................... 33
Troubleshooting ...................................... 34

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Getting to know your phone
Main LCD
Confirm key / OK key
Selects menu options and confirms actions.
Earpiece Soft keys (Left soft key / Right soft key)
These keys perform the function Indicated in
the bottom of the display.
Send key
Dials a phone number and answers a call.
In standby mode : Shows the history of calls.
Navigation key
In standby mode:
Press Up Navigation Key : Messaging
Press Down Navigation Key : Media Player
Press Right Navigation Key : FM radio
Press Left Navigation Key : Calendar
In menu: Scroll up, down, Right & left.
SIM Switching key
Camera hot key
Facebook key
Lock/Shortcuts key
Short press to access Shortcuts key.
Long press to Lock in any screen.
Alpha numeric keys
In standby mode: Input numbers to dial.
Hold down below keys.
- Insert‘+’symbol to make international calls.
- Connect voice mail centre.
To - Speed dials.
- SOS Mode.
In editing mode: Enter numbers & characters End key
Switch on/off (hold down)
End or reject a call.
- Hold the key down to activate or
deactivate silent mode.

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Handsfree or Stereo
earphone connector
Charger/USB cable
connector
Microphone
Battery
pack
Camera lens
Back cover
SIM Card
holder 1
SIM Card
holder 2

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Installing the SIM Card and Charging the Battery
Installing a Memory card
Remove the Back cover and insert a micro
SD card with the golden contact area facing
downwards as shown in the diagram. To
remove the Memory card, gently pull it.
Note: Memory card is an optional accessory.
Formatting the Memory card
From your home screen, Press Menu and
select Gallery, Select External memory and
From Options choose Format and enter
Phone Password to format the Memory card.
WARNING: When you format your Memory
card, all the content will be Erased. If you do
not want to lose the data on your Memory card,
take a backup first.
Installing the SIM Card
When you subscribe to a cellular network,
you are provided with a SIM card loaded
with your subscription details, such as your
PIN, any optional services available and
many others.

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Important!
› The SIM card can be easily damaged by
scratches or bending, so be careful when
handling, inserting or removing the card.
Keep all SIM cards out of the reach of
small children.
› Only 2G/2.5G SIM cards are supported.
Illustrations
1. Open back cover.
2. Remove the battery.
3. Insert your SIM Cards.

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4. Insert your battery.
5. Close the back cover.
6. Charge your battery.
WARNING: Do not remove the battery when
the phone is switched on, as this may damage
the phone.

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Turning Your Phone On and Off
You can power the phone on and off by
pressing and holding the Power key.
Lock/Unlock Your Keypad
To lock, press Menu (LSK) in main screen
and then press Keylock (RSK).
To Unlock, press Unlock(LSK) and then
press Yes(RSK).
Calls
Making a call
1. Enter the number using the keypad. To
delete a digit press Clear.
2. Press to initiate the call.
3. To end the call, press .
TIP! To enter + when making an international
call, press and hold 0.
Answering and rejecting a call
When your phone rings, press to answer
the call.
While your phone is ringing, select Silent to
mute the ringing.
This is useful if you have forgotten to
change your profile to Silent for a meeting.
Press or select Reject to reject the
incoming call.

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Changing the call settings
You can set the menu relevant to a call.
Press Menu, select Settings and choose
Call.
Cost save mode
Every contact is added along with assigned
SIM when adding in phone book. During
Calling, matching operator SIM is identified
and the operation is completed using the
matching operator SIM. This makes possible
to use benefit from using same operator.
To use Cost save mode feature,make sure
the feature is On [Settings -> Call -> Cost
save mode]
Note: Cost save mode doesn’t work during
in-call.
Contacts
Searching for a contact
1. Select Contacts from the home screen.
2. Using the keypad enter the first letter of
the contact you want to call.
3. Press Up/Down navigation key to scroll
through the contacts.
Adding a new contact
1. Select Contacts from the home screen.
Select Add new contact.

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2. Enter the first and last name of your new
contact.
3. Enter the number and select Options
then choose Save.
TIP! Assign SIM field is used to assign the
Contact to Default SIM/SIM1/SIM2. Call will
be originated via assigned SIM for the Contact
when Cost Save mode is ON.
Messaging
Sending a message
1. Press Menu, select Messaging, and
choose Write message to send an SMS
or MMS.
2. If you want to add some images or
videos etc, select Options and choose
Add picture, Add sound, Add video, Add
subject.
3. From Options choose Send to then
Select Enter recipient or Add from
Phonebook. You can even add multiple
contacts by marking the contacts.
4. Press Send icon to send the
message.
WARNING: Image, Video clip, Sound clip or
Subject is added to the message editor, it will
be automatically converted to MMS mode and
you will be charged accordingly.

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Facebook
Your device has SNS that lets you enjoy and
manage your social network. You can update
your own SN place status and view your
friend’s SN updates.
Note: SNS feature is a data intensive
application. An additional costs may be
incurred when connecting and using online
services. Check your data charges with your
network provider.
E-mail
Sending an e-mail using your new
account
To send/receive an e-mail, you should set
up an e-mail account.
1. From Menu Select Messaging and
choose E-mail.
2. From Options Choose Write e-mail and a
new e-mail editor screen will open.
3. Enter the recipient’s address and write
a subject.
4. Enter your message.
5. Press Options, select Add attachments
to add a file.

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6. From Options Choose Send to send your
e-mail.
Camera
You can take photos with the built in camera
and adjust its settings to suit your needs.
Video camera
You can record a video clip through the
built-in camera.
Media Player
Your LG-C297 has a built-in Media player so
you can play all your favourite music.
FM radio
Your LG-C297 has an FM radio feature so
you can tune into your favourite stations
and listen on the move. Listens to FM radio
station.
You can enjoy listening FM without using headset
as phone supports wireless FM service.
Voice recorder
Use your Voice recorder to record voice
memos or other sounds.
Applications
Your LG-C297 comes with preloaded games
to keep you amused when you have time

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to spare. If you choose to download any
additional games or applications they will be
saved into this folder. Press Menu and select
Applications. Choose My games & apps.
Organizer
Setting your alarm
(Menu > Organizer > Alarm clock)
You can set up to 5 alarms to invoke on a
specified time.
Using the calendar
(Menu > Organizer > Calendar)
When you enter this menu, a calendar
appears. A square cursor is located on the
current date. You can move the cursor to
another date using the navigation keys.
Adding an item to your to do list
(Menu > Organizer > To-do list)
You can view, edit and add tasks to do.
Adding a note
(Menu > Organizer > Notes)
You can register your own notes here.
Using your calculator
(Menu > Organizer > Calculator)
The calculator provides the basic arithmetic
functions: addition, subtraction,multiplication
and division .

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Using the stopwatch
(Menu > Organizer > Stopwatch)
This option allows you to use the function of
a stopwatch.
Converting a unit
(Menu > Organizer > Converter)
This converts any measurements into a unit
you want.
Adding a city to your world time
(Menu > Organizer > World time)
You can check the current time of major
cities around the world.
Shortcuts
(Menu > Organizer > Shortcuts)
It helps you to go to the menu you search
for. You can set the item as Shortcuts.
Internet
Accessing the internet browser
You can launch the Opera Mini browser for
accessing web pages over the internet. Press
Menu and select Internet.
Alternatively, you can also launch Obigo
browser by pressing Menu > Applications
>Browser > Internet service and access
the homepage of the activated profile on

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Internet Profiles. You can also manually enter
an URL address and access the associated
browser page.
Note: An additional cost is incurred when
connecting to this service and downloading
content. Check your data charges with your
network provider.
Settings
Switching your SIM cards
(Menu > Settings > Dual SIM
> Dual SIM switch)
You can choose which SIM card you’re going
to use between manually or automatically.
Changing your phone settings
(Menu > Settings > Phone)
Enjoy the freedom of adapting how your
LG-C297 works for your own style.
• UART settings - User will be able to
perform the operation from PC using
modem for selected SIM card in UART
settings (like AT command using
HyperTerminal, PC dialup). User will be
able to make the GPRS dialup on PC
using the SIM which is selected in UART
setting for e.g. if SIM1 is selected then
user will be able to make the connection
using selected SIM card.

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• Misc. settings - You can set the brightness
and time of the display screen.
Changing your security settings
(Menu > Settings > Phone > Security)
Change your security settings to keep your
LG-C297 and the important information
safe.
• Anti-theft mobile tracker - When the
handset is stolen, handset sends the
SMS to the numbers configured by real
owner. To activate the ATMT(Antitheft
mobile tracker) feature, enter the security
code. And you will need to set ATMT on,
and configure the ATMT settings with
Sender name, numbers. Default security
code is “0000.” ATMT SMS will contain
information about the stolen phone IMEI
& number of the person who is using that
handset.
Activating SIM cards
(Menu > Settings > Dual SIM > Dual
SIM Settings)
You can choose one or all of SIM cards
when you would like to activate.
Changing your display settings
(Menu > Settings > Display)
You can change the settings for the phone
display.

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Changing your connectivity settings
(Menu > Settings > Connectivity > Data
account)
Your connectivity settings have already been
set up by your network operator, so you can
enjoy your new phone from switch on. If you
want to change any settings, use this menu.
You can configure the Data account in this
menu.
Changing your Bluetooth settings
(Menu >Settings > Connectivity >
Bluetooth)
• Power - Select Power as On/Off.
• Visibility - Choose whether to Permanent
visible, Temporary visible or Off your
device to others.
• my device - View new device by choosing
search new device.
• search audio device - View search audio
device.
• My name - Enter a name for your
LG-C297.
• Advanced - Set your Bluetooth settings for
Audio path, Storage, Sharing permission
and View your Bluetooth address by
choosing My address.
Note: When you use a Bluetooth headset ,
A2DP and AVRCP profiles are not supported
while you play video. It means you will not listen