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KG290 User Guide - English This document is the user guide for the LG KG290 Mobile Phone. All rights for this document are reserved by LG Electronics. Copying, modifying and distributing this document without the consent of LG Electronics are prohibited.
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Guidelines for Safe Changing and Efficient Use 8 Saved pages the text input mode Settings Using the T9 Mode KG290 Features 15 Network profiles Using the ABC Mode 31 View style Using the 123 mode Parts of the phone Cache...
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Call history Tools Multimedia All calls Alarm clock MP3 player All songs Missed calls Calendar My playlist Dialled calls Calculator Settings Received calls Memo Camera Call duration To do Video camera Call costs Stopwatch FM radio Data information Unit converter Voice recorder Currency Area...
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Table of Contents Messaging My stuff Profiles New message Images Contacts Inbox Sounds Drafts Videos Search Outbox Others New contact Sent Games & Apps Speed dials Listen voicemail External memory Groups Info messages Copy all Read Delete all Topic Settings Templates View options Settings...
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Settings Connectivity Flight mode Bluetooth Power save Date & Time Network Reset Set date USB connection mode 76 Date format Memory status Call Set time Call divert Time format Accessories Answer mode Auto update Send my number Languages Technical data Call waiting Display Minute minder...
Introduction Congratulations on your purchase of the advanced and compact KG290 mobile phone, designed to operate with the latest digital mobile communication technology. This user’s guide contains important information on the use and operation of this phone. Please read all the information carefully for...
For Your Safety Please read these simple guidelines. CAUTION! Not following these guidelines may • Switch off the phone in any area where required by special regulations. be dangerous or illegal. Further For example, do not use your phone in detailed information is given in this hospitals or it may affect sensitive manual.
Guidelines for Safe and Efficient Use Please read these simple guidelines. general population. The guidelines were Not following these guidelines may developed by independent scientific be dangerous or illegal. Further organizations through periodic and detailed information is given in this thorough evaluation of scientific studies.
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device while operating can be well ear or when positioned at least below the maximum value. This is 1.5 cm away from the body. because the device is designed to When a carry case, belt clip or operate at multiple power levels so as holder is used for body-worn to use only the power required to operation, it should not contain...
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Guidelines for Safe and Efficient Use * The SAR limit for mobile devices Product care and used by the public is 2.0 maintenance watts/kilogram (W/kg) averaged WARNING! over ten grams of body tissue. Only use batteries, chargers and The guidelines incorporate a accessories approved for use with this substantial margin of safety to give particular phone model.
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Do not drop. Do not expose the phone to liquid or moisture. Do not subject this unit to mechanical vibration or shock. Use accessories, such as earphones and headsets, with The coating of the phone may be caution. Ensure that cables are damaged if covered with wrap or tucked away safely and do not vinyl wrapper.
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Guidelines for Safe and Efficient Use Some hearing aids might be RF energy may affect some disturbed by mobile phones. electronic systems in your motor vehicle such as a car stereo or Minor interference may affect TVs, safety equipment. radios, PCs, etc. If your vehicle is equipped with an air bag, do not obstruct it with Road safety...
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Potentially explosive Children atmospheres Keep the phone in a safe place out of small children's reach. It includes Do not use the phone at a small parts which if detached may refueling point. Don't use near fuel cause a choking hazard. or chemicals.
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Do not expose the battery charger Use only LG batteries and to direct sunlight or use it in high chargers. LG chargers are humidity, such as the bathroom. designed to maximize the battery Do not leave the battery in hot or life.
KG290 Features Parts of the phone Front view Rear view Antenna Holes for a carrying strap Earpiece Camera lens Front screen SIM card External Navigation keys Battery socket memory slot Note Never touch the antenna during a call. It may degrade speech quality.
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KG290 Features Left side view Right side view Side keys In standby mode (open/closed): Keypad volume adjustment. Headset During a call: Earpiece volume adjustment. Camera hot key...
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Open view Earpiece Main screen Navigation keys Top: Icons showing In standby mode: signal strength, battery Write new Message level and various other (Long Press: Message status Popup) functions List of Contacts Bottom: Soft key List of Profiles indications (Long Press: Change the current profile Left soft key/ between General and Vibrate only) Right soft key...
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KG290 Features Display Information The screen displays several icons. These are described below. Icon area On-Screen Icons Text and Icon/Indicator Description graphic area Tells you the strength of the network signal. Right key Menu Contacts indicators You can use GPRS service.
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Icon/Indicator Description Note The quality of the conversation may You have received a change depending on network voice message. coverage. When the signal strength Vibrate only menu in is below 2 bars, you may experience profile. muting, call drop and poor audio. Please refer to this signal as an indicator for your calls.
Getting Started Installing the SIM card card, press down lightly and pull it in the reverse direction. and battery 1. Installing the SIM card. Your SIM card contains your phone number, service details and contacts and must be inserted into your handset.
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Note The metal contact of the SIM card can easily be damaged by scratches. Pay special attention to the SIM card while handling. Follow the instructions supplied with the SIM card. 2. Installing the battery. Insert the battery aligning the gold contacts on the battery with the battery terminals (gold contacts) in the battery compartment.
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Getting Started 3. To remove the battery. Turn the power off. (If the power is left on, there is a chance you could lose the stored telephone numbers and messages.) Press the battery release latches and open the battery . Then remove the battery.
Charging the Battery 2. Connect the other end of the travel adapter to the mains socket. Before connecting the travel adapter to the phone you must first install the battery. Note Only use the charger included in the box. 1. With the arrow facing you as 3.
Getting Started Disconnecting the CAUTION! • Do not force the connector as this may charger damage the phone and/or the travel adapter. Disconnect the travel adapter from the phone as shown in the diagram • If you use the battery pack charger when abroad, use an attachment plug below.
Access codes PIN2 code (4 to 8 digits) The PIN2 code, supplied with some You can use the access codes SIM cards, is required to access described in this section to avoid functions such as Fixed Dial unauthorised use of your phone. Number.
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Getting Started PUK2 code (4 to 8 digits) The PUK2 code, supplied with some SIM cards, is required to unlock a blocked PIN2 code. If you lose the code, please contact your network operator. Security code (4 to 8 digits) The security code prevents unauthorised use of your phone.
General Functions Making and answering 1. Press to access the contacts list. calls 2. Scroll to the contact to make a Making a voice call call. 3. Press to make a voice call. 1. Enter the number including the full area code, or select the phone 4.
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General Functions In idle mode with the phone open, Note you can adjust the key volume To reject an incoming call, press using . or the right soft key twice. If you set Answer mode as Slide Answering a call open (Menu 9.5.2), you can answer the call simply by opening the When you receive a call, the phone...
Signal strength T9 mode You can check the strength of your This mode lets you enter words signal by the signal indicator ( with only one keystroke per on the left top of your phone screen. letter. Each key on the keypad Signal strength can vary, particularly has more than one letter.
General Functions Using the T9 Mode 123 mode (Number mode) The T9 predictive text input mode Type numbers using one allows you to enter words easily keystroke per number. with a minimum number of key To change to 123 mode in a text presses.
If the word is still incorrect after Using the ABC Mode typing completely, press to enter your text. once or more to scroll through 1. Press the key labelled with the the other word options. required letter: Example Once for the first letter. Press to type Good.
General Functions Using the 123 (Number) mode Characters in the order display Upper Case Lower Case The 123 mode enables you to enter . , / ? ! - : ' " @ 1 . , / ? ! - : ' " @ 1 numbers in a text message A B C 2 À...
Overview of Menu Functions You can launch a menu by pressing in the idle screen. Move to the desired item and press to go into the sub menu. From the main menu you can also go into a submenu by directly pressing the corresponding numeric key as follows.
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Overview of Menu Functions 4. Multimedia 6. My stuff 8. Contacts 4.1 MP3 player 6.1 Images 8.1 Search 8.2 New contact 4.2 Camera 6.2 Sounds 8.3 Speed dials 4.3 Video camera 6.3 Videos 8.4 Groups 4.4 FM radio 6.4 Others 8.5 Copy all 4.5 Voice recorder 6.5 Games &...
Browser Home Connecting to a desired Menu 1.1 bookmark You can launch the web browser and Press or select Connect from the access the homepage of the web Options menu. service provided by your Service Provider. Adding a new folder 1.
Browser History View style (Menu 1.6.2) Menu 1.4 You can change the browser screen Shows the list of web page's titles size. (full screen or fit to screen) accessed recently. You can access the web page easily. Cache (Menu 1.6.3) Enabling Cache allows you to store Saved pages accessed pages to your phone.
Security Certificates Java script (Menu 1.6.5) (Menu 1.6.7) If stored, a list of root/ca certificates This menu allows you to activate the required for WTLS/TLS can be found Java Script while you use the web here. Certificates can be viewed browser.
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Call history You can check the record of missed, Missed calls Menu 2.2 received, and dialled calls only if the Allows you to view missed call network supports Calling Line records, make a call, send a Identification (CLI) within the service message and save the number in area.
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Call duration Call costs Menu 2.5 Menu 2.6 This function allows you to view the This function allows you to check duration of your Last call, Dialled the cost of your last call, all calls, calls, Received calls and All calls in remaining and reset the cost.
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Call history Data information Menu 2.7 You can check the Data time and Data volume.
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Tools Alarm clock Hour and Minute. Choose either Menu 3.1 ‘AM’ or ‘PM’ which is visible if 12 If you set the alarm, the appears hour format is specified for the on the indicator bar. The specified phone. alarm sounds at the scheduled time. 4.
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Tools Calendar View: Shows the schedule note or Menu 3.2 memo for the chosen day. Press You can refer to your schedule by the left soft key [Options] to edit or months. The cursor is on the current delete the note you selected. date, and the registered date is New schedule: Select this to marked.
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the note lists. 1. Press the left soft key. Go to date: Shows schedule of 2. Select the appropriate function. the date you put. You can enter numbers by using the Delete more number keys, and the operators by using the direction - Delete old: Select this to delete keys.
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Tools Memo of a memo using the left soft key Menu 3.4 [Options]. You can select Multiple or Using the memo management All memos using the Mark/Unmark function, you can view and manage option and then delete a memo. saved memo contents and add new memo.
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press the left soft key [Save] key Stopwatch Menu 3.6 to save the new task. 1. Press [Start] to take time and Status: You can view the status of record the lap time by pressing task selected. [Lap]. Send via: You can send the 2.
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Tools 4. To exit Currency conversion Weight (Menu 3.7.4) function, press [Back] key. 1. Select the Weight menu. 2. Select the desired unit. Area (Menu 3.7.2) 3. Enter the standard unit and view 1. Select Area menu. the converted value. 2.
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Volume World time (Menu 3.7.6) Menu 3.8 1. Select the Volume menu. The World clock function provides time information on major cities 2. Select the desired unit. worldwide. 3. Enter the standard unit and view You can view the time of the desired the converted value.
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Multimedia MP3 player Repeat (Menu 4.1.3.2) Menu 4.1 If you select One, only one song you selected will be repeated. And all All songs (Menu 4.1.1) the songs in your playlist will be You can view all the music files repeated if you select All.
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Camera Menu 4.2 Press the Menu key and select Camera using the navigation keys. Or you can directly open the camera module by a press of the Camera key in standby mode. The camera module opens and you’ll see the view to be captured. indicator Options Album...
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Multimedia Resolution 1280X960, 640x480, 320x240 Quality Normal, Fine, Super fine You can delay the camera shutter time. Self timer Off, 3 seconds, 5 seconds, 10 seconds “ ” is shown when the timer is activated. View mode You can view Full image or Full screen. Save to Save the photos to your Phone or External memory.
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Video camera Menu 4.3 This application enables you to record a video clip. You can play and watch a saved video file in this menu. Once recorded, a video clip can be sent by Message or Bluetooth. Options Album Press the to record the image.
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Multimedia Mode General/MMS Resolution 176X144, 128X96 Quality Normal, Fine, Super fine Save to Save the video clips to your Phone or External memory. Effect Off, Sepia, Mono, Negative. You can adjust the tone of the background video White according to the weather. balance Auto, Daylight, Incandescent, Cloudy, Fluorescent Reset setting...
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FM radio Listen via: You can listen the FM Menu 4.4 radio via speaker or headset. Title Descriptions Voice recorder Shows the frequency Menu 4.5 Frequency indicating the current In this feature you can record over 10 cursor. voice memos, up to a maximum of Volume Controlling the volume 60 seconds each.
Messaging New message Text templates: You can use Text Menu 5.1 templates already set in the You can write and edit text phone. messages up to 10 pages. Contacts: You can add phone 1. Enter the Text menu by pressing numbers or e-mail addresses in [OK].
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2. Press key to add more Note recipients. This phone supports EMS release 5, so is available to send colour 3. Once the numbers have been pictures, sounds, text styles, etc.. If entered, press the left soft key the other parties handsets do not to send the message.
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Messaging Forward: You can forward the Note selected message to another SIM message: SIM message party. means the message is exceptionally stored in the SIM card. Return call: You can call the sender back. When you are notified that you have Save number: You can save the received a multimedia message, you message's number.
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Drafts Multi delete: You can delete Menu 5.3 multiple messages together. You can view the messages saved as Delete all: You can delete all the a draft. The draft messages are messages. listed with the date and time when they were saved. Scroll through the list using up/down navigation keys.
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Messaging Multi delete: You can delete Multi delete: Deletes selected multiple messages together. drafts at one time. Delete all: You can delete all the Delete all: You can delete all the messages. messages in the outbox. Listen voicemail Sent Menu 5.6 Menu 5.5 This menu provides you with a quick Shows the messages you sent...
Info messages Read (Menu 5.7.1) Menu 5.7 1. When you have received an info (Dependent to network and service message and select Read subscription) to view the message, it will be Info service messages are text displayed on the screen. You can messages delivered by the network read another message by scrolling to your handset.
Messaging • I am on the way. Active list: You can select info service message numbers in the • Very urgent! Please contact active list. if you activate an info service number, you can receive • I love you. messages sent from the number. The following options are available.
Delivery report: If you set to Yes, New template: Use this to you can check whether your create a new template. message is sent successfully. Delete all: Deletes all templates. Reply charging: When a message is sent, it allows the Settings Menu 5.9 recipients to reply and charge the...
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Messaging Priority: You can set the priority notification. If you select Home of the message you choose. network only, you will receive multimedia messages only when Validity period: This network you are registered to your home service allows you to set how long network (not roaming).
Voicemail number - Off: If you select this menu, your (Menu 5.9.3) phone will not receive Info You can receive voicemail if your service messages any more. network service provider supports Alert this feature. When a new voicemail is received, a symbol will be - On: Your phone will beep when displayed on the screen.
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My stuff Images New folder: You can create a Menu 6.1 new folder within the folder The Images folder consists of currently selected. embedded links for downloading Multi delete: Deletes the pictures through the Internet. selected image. Pictures taken using the camera are Delete all: Deletes all images.
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File > > Information/ File info: again to start playing. You can view the file information. The followings are available using the left soft key [Options] in the New folder: You can create a Video list. new folder within the folder currently selected.
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My stuff Multi delete: Deletes the When viewing video clips in the selected video file. Media Player, the following options are available: Delete all: Deletes all video files. File > > Information: You can You can view a video using the video check information on files being player.
Others External memory Menu 6.4 Menu 6.6 Any type of file can be stored here. By using the USB cable, you can This folder is mainly used for connect your phone to PC and use transporting files from one PC to the phone as a mass storage another.
Profiles In Profiles, you can adjust and customise the phone tones for different events, environments, or caller groups. There are five preset profiles: General, Silent, Vibrate only, Outdoor and Headset. Each profile can be personalised (Except Vibrate only, Silent menu).
Contacts Search Speed dials Menu 8.1 Menu 8.3 You can see the contact lists. The Speed dials are configured between search operation is performed based 2-9 and set by the information stored on a name. You can also perform in your SIM card and phone. You can some operations by option menu for just check which number is in the the selected phone number;...
Contacts Especially, you can hear the group Settings Menu 8.7 ringtone for the contacts you assign to group and group ringtone. View options (Menu 8.7.1) Name only: Set the phonebook Copy all list by displaying the name only. Menu 8.5 Name &...
Information Menu 8.8 Service dial number: Use this function to access a particular list of services provided by your network operator (if supported by the SIM card). Own number: You can save and check your own number in SIM card. My business card: This option allows you to create your own business card featuring Name and...
Settings Date & Time Time format (Menu 9.1.4) Menu 9.1 You can set the time format between Set date 24-hour and 12-hour. (Menu 9.1.1) 1. Select the Date item from the Auto update (Menu 9.1.5) Date & Time list and then press When Auto Update is configured to On, the time and date are...
Display you can enter a specific menu Menu 9.3 directly. This menu allows you to personalise the display options of the screens and of the Theme (Menu 9.3.5) menus entire graphic interface. You can change current theme to Wallpaper other one as you want. (Menu 9.3.1) You can select an image to be Menu style...
Settings Colourful dial font You can also exchange, for example, (Menu 9.3.9) business cards, calendar items and If you select On, the colour of dialing pictures. font get various. Note We recommend that your phone and Connectivity Menu 9.4 the Bluetooth device you are communicating with be within a Bluetooth range of 10 meters.
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Network Manual (Menu 9.4.2) If you want to select the desired The Network feature enables you to network manually from a list of indicate whether the network used networks, you can activate this when roaming(outside your home function. If the connection to the area) is selected automatically, manually selected network is lost, manually or preferably.
Settings Preferred GPRS attach (Menu 9.4.2.3) You can set a list of preferred You can set GPRS service depending networks and the phone attempts to on various situations. register with first, before attempting Access point (Menu 9.4.2.4) to register to any other networks. Allow you to select the access point This list is set from the phone’s from the list.
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Call All fax calls: Diverts to a number Menu 9.5 with a fax connection unconditionally. Call divert (Menu 9.5.1) Cancel all: Cancels all call divert The Call divert service allows you to service. divert incoming voice calls, fax calls, The submenus and data calls to another number.
Settings View status: View the status of Call waiting (Menu 9.5.4) the corresponding service. Activate: Activates call waiting service. Selecting this item, Answer mode (Menu 9.5.2) displays requesting message and Allows you to set the answering animation. When the network method.
Minute minder Security (Menu 9.5.5) Menu 9.6 Determines whether to sound a 1 PIN code request minute tone every 1 minute when (Menu 9.6.1) you are on the phone. In this menu, you can set the phone to ask for the PIN code of your SIM Auto redial (Menu 9.5.6) card when the phone is switched on.
Settings 5. You can enter your PUK code up to When SIM changed: Locks the 10 times. If you enter the wrong handset when the phone's SIM card PUK code more than 10 times, you has been changed. can not unlock your phone. You Immediately: Locks the handset will need to contact your service immediately.
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2. Outgoing international Select the Activate menu to receive the Barring password from When is selected, it operates the user and activate the barring in the same way as the Outgoing service on the network. calls menu. The Cancel menu sets 3.
Settings Fixed dial number PIN code change procedure (Menu 9.6.5) 1. Select ‘PIN code’ from the ON/OFF: Select whether to ‘Change codes’ list and then activate or not. PIN authentication press is required. 2. Enter the current PIN code and Number list: Displays the current press Fixed dialist.
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The PIN2 code change procedure is Note the same as the one for the PIN Three incorrect PIN code entries in code. 3 incorrect PIN2 code entries the PIN code entry window would would invalidate the PIN2 code. invalidate the PIN code. In this case, you have to enter the In this case, you have to enter the PUK (PIN Unblock Key) code to...
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Settings Flight mode Reset Menu 9.7 Menu 9.9 If you acivate the Flight mode, you You can initialise all factory defaults. can use the phone without You will need the Security code to connecting the 2G wireless network. activate this function. 2G wireless phone and FM radio signals from the phone or Bluetooth Memory status...
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Portable Handsfree Note Always use genuine LG accessories. This connects to your phone, Failure to do this may invalidate your allowing warranty. handsfree Accessories may be different in operation.
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Technical data General Product name : KG290 System : GSM 900 / DCS 1800 / PCS 1900 Net weight : 54.5g(Without battery) Ambient Temperatures Max : +55°C (normal), +45°C (battery charging) Min : -10°C...