LG GU230 User Manual
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GU230
User Guide
Congratulations on your purchase of the advanced and compact
GU230 phone by LG, designed to operate with the latest digital
mobile communication technology.
This guide will help you understand your new mobile phone.
It will provide you with useful explanations of features on your
phone.
Disposal of your old appliance
1 When this crossed-out wheeled bin
symbol is attached to a product it means
the product is covered by the European
Directive 2002/96/EC.
2 All electrical and electronic products
should be disposed of separately from the
municipal waste stream via designated
collection facilities appointed by the
government or the local authorities.
3 The correct disposal of your old appliance
will help prevent potential negative
consequences for the environment and
human health.
4 For more detailed information about
disposal of your old appliance, please
contact your city offi ce, waste disposal
service or the shop where you purchased
the product.
5 Complies with EEE regulations.
— English

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  • Page 1 User Guide — English Congratulations on your purchase of the advanced and compact GU230 phone by LG, designed to operate with the latest digital mobile communication technology. This guide will help you understand your new mobile phone. It will provide you with useful explanations of features on your phone.
  • Page 2: Getting To Know Your Phone

    Getting to Know Your Phone Charger, Cable slot, Hands-free connector Main screen Call key End/Power key Dials a phone Ends or rejects a call. number and Turns the phone answers on/off. Returns to the incoming calls. standby screen when you use the menu.
  • Page 3 Installing a Memory Card Formatting the Memory Card Lift the memory card cover and insert a microSD card Press Menu and select with the gold contact area Settings. facing downward. Close the Choose Memory manager, memory card cover so that it select External memory, clicks shut.
  • Page 4: Installing The Sim Card And Charging The Battery

    Installing the SIM Card and Charging the Battery Installing the SIM Card or bending, so be careful when handling, inserting or removing When you subscribe to a the card. Keep all SIM cards out cellular network, you are of the reach of small children. provided with a plug-in SIM card loaded with your Illustrations...
  • Page 5: Menu Map

    Menu map Messaging Contacts Call log Names Create message Call log Settings Inbox Missed calls Groups My mailbox Received calls Speed dials Drafts Dialled numbers Service dial numbers Outbox Call duration Own number Sent items Packet data counter My business card Saved items Call costs Emoticons...
  • Page 6 Organiser Applications My games & apps Alarm clock Home Settings Calendar Bookmarks To-do list Last web address Notes Settings Secret notes Go to address Calculator Saved pages Stopwatch Date fi nder Converter World time Go to Settings...
  • Page 7 Calls Answering and Rejecting a Call Making a Call When your phone rings, press 1 Key in the number using to answer the call. the keypad. To delete a You can control the volume digit, press CLR. by pressing the Up and Down 2 Press to initiate the Navigation keys.
  • Page 8 Viewing your Call History • Call waiting - Be alerted when you have a call You can only check the log of waiting. This depends on missed, received and dialed your network provider. calls if the network supports Calling Line Identification •...
  • Page 9 2 Using the keypad, enter the first letter of the contact Messaging you want to call. Your GU230 includes text 3 To scroll through the messaging, multimedia contacts, use the up and messaging and E-mail down arrows.
  • Page 10 You can stay in touch on the Messaging and choose move using email on your Create message. GU230. It’s quick and simple to set up a POP3 or IMAP4 2 A new message editor will email account. open. The message editor...
  • Page 11 Sending an E-mail Using Entering Text your New Account You can enter alphanumeric characters using the phone’s To send/receive an email, keypad. The following text you should set up an email input methods are available account. on the phone: T9 predictive 1 Select Menu, select mode, ABC manual mode and Messaging and choose...
  • Page 12 Press Menu and select templates here. Messaging. The folder Emoticons - A list of useful structure used on your GU230 pre-written emoticons that is fairly self-explanatory. can be used for a quick reply. Create message - Allows you to create new messages.
  • Page 13 Creating a Playlist You can create your own playlists by choosing a Music selection of songs from the Your GU230 has a built-in All songs folder. Music player so you can play all 1 Press Menu and select your favorite music.
  • Page 14: Video Camera

    FM Radio 3 Position the phone so you Using the FM Radio can see the subject of your Your LG GU230 has an FM photo. radio feature so you can tune 4 Press the Center key to into your favorite stations and take a photo.
  • Page 15: Voice Recorder

    Recording the Radio Voice Recorder 1 Press the center key while Use your Voice recorder to listening to the radio. record voice memos or other 2 The recording time is sounds. displayed on your phone. If you want to stop the Gallery recording, press You can store any kind of...
  • Page 16 My Games & Apps My Sounds Your GU230 comes with preloaded games to keep you The Sounds folder contains amused in your spare time. default sounds, your voice If you choose to download...
  • Page 17 Organiser Using the Stopwatch This option allows you to use Setting your Alarm stopwatch functions. You can set up to five alarms to Converting Units go off at a specified time This can convert many Using the Calendar measurements into the unit When you enter this menu, you want.
  • Page 18 URL address and access the You can then drag and associated WAP page. drop files to the GU230 1 Press Menu and select removable device folder. Web. 2 PC Suite: Select PC Suite...
  • Page 19 2 Select Active devices from • My address - View your the Bluetooth menu. Bluetooth address. 3 Your GU230 will search for devices. When the search is complete, Add and Refresh will appear on the screen.
  • Page 20 Manual & Software 5 Your phone will then and click Download Section. connect to the other device. Click Yes, and the LG PC The same passcode will Suite installer will then need to be entered on this appear. (Windows XP, device.
  • Page 21 Settings Changing Your Security Settings Changing Your Profiles Change your security settings You can personalize each to keep your GU230 and the profile setting. important information it 1 Choose the Profiles you holds protected. want and select Edit from • PIN code request - Choose Options.
  • Page 22 Resetting Your Phone • Anti-theft mobile tracker - When the handset is stolen, Use Restore factory settings handset sends the SMS to to reset all the settings to the numbers confi gured their factory definitions. You by real owner. To activate need the security code to the ATMT feature, you will activate this function.
  • Page 23: Guidelines For Safe And Efficient Use

    Specific Absorption Specifi c Absorption Rate Rate, or SAR. SAR tests (SAR) Information are conducted using This GU230 mobile phone standardized methods with model has been designed to the phone transmitting at comply with the applicable its highest certified power...
  • Page 24 Guidelines for Safe and Effi cient Use (Continued) • The highest SAR value for Product Care and this phone model tested by Maintenance DASY4 for use close to the ear is 0.716 W/kg (10 g), and Only use WARNING: when worn on the body is batteries, chargers and 1.06 W/kg (10 g).
  • Page 25 • Do not drop. • Do not charge the phone when it is on soft • Do not subject this unit to furnishings. mechanical vibration or shock. • The phone should be charged in a well-ventilated • Switch off the phone in any area.
  • Page 26 Guidelines for Safe and Effi cient Use (Continued) Efficient Phone Operation • Use a hands-free kit, if available. Electronic Devices • Pull off the road and • Do not use your mobile park before making or phone near medical answering a call if driving equipment without conditions so require.
  • Page 27 Avoid Damage to Your Potentially Explosive Hearing Atmospheres Damage to your hearing • Do not use the phone at a can occur if you are exposed refueling point. to loud sounds for long • Do not use near fuel or periods of time.
  • Page 28 Emergency Calls compromise the battery’s performance. Emergency calls may not be available under all mobile • Use only LG batteries and networks. You should therefore chargers. LG chargers are never depend solely on the designed to maximize the phone for emergency calls.
  • Page 29 • If you need to replace it has not been used for the battery, take it to the a long time to maximize nearest authorized LG usability. Electronics service point or dealer for assistance. • Do not expose the battery charger to direct sunlight •...
  • Page 30 • Data cable • User Guide NOTE • Always use genuine LG accessories. Failure to do so may invalidate your warranty. • Accessories may be diff erent in diff erent regions. Please check with our regional service company or agent for further...
  • Page 31: Technical Data

    Technical Data General Product Name: GU230 System: GSM 850 / E-GSM 900 / DCS 1800 / PCS 1900 Ambient Temperatures Max.: +55°C (discharging) +45°C (charging) Min.: -10°C...
  • Page 32 LG Electronics Inc. LG Twin Towers 20, Yeouido-dong, Yeongdeungpo-gu, Seoul, Korea 150-721 GSM 850 / E-GSM 900 / DCS 1800 / PCS 1900 Quad band Terminal Equipment GU230 R&TTE Directive 1999/5/EC EN 301 489-01 V1.6.1, EN 301 489-07 V1.3.1, EN 301 489-17 V1.2.1 EN 301 511 V9.0.2...

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